Ferrari 360 Spider wins Best of Show at Amelia Island Kickoff

We planned to kick off the Amelia concours weekend in style, and that’s exactly what we did at our second-ever Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff presented by Sunoco.

Out of 150 cars, our panel of over 40 judges–including the likes of Bobby Rahal, Wayne Carini, Tom Cotter, Bill Warner and more–had the difficult task of whittling the field down to one Best of Show winner: A 2003 Ferrari 360 Spider entered by Graziano Fauzetti.

Since we love nothing more than giving out prizes, we also handed out awards in over 20 categories:

Special Award Categories

• Best of Show

  • Graziano Fruzzetti

  • 2003 Ferrari 360 Spider

• Editor’s Choice

  • Elizabeth Beatey

  • 1968 Volkswagen Beetle

• Editor’s Choice: Best Mercedes-Benz

  • Larry Hodson

  • 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

• Editor’s Choice: Best Morgan

  • Jim O'Brien

  • 1998 Morgan Plus 8

• Editor’s Choice: Best Audi

  • Art Milford

  • 2022 Audi RS6 Avant Wagon

German Car Block Presented by The Paddock Classic Car Restorations

• Best BMW

  • Ken Schuster

  • 1990 BMW E30 M3

• Best Porsche

  • V. Kotlouski

  • 1986 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera

• Best AudiBest Mercedes-Benz Sports Car

  • Adam Marko

  • 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback

  • John Olson

  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

• Best Other German

  • Patty Schwarze

  • 1958 Goggomobil

British Car Block Presented by Michelin

• Best Morgan

  • Mary Pinkston

  • 2020 Morgan Plus 4

• Best Jaguar

  • Michael Jackson

  • 1968 Jaguar E-type

• Best MG

  • Mark Spaulding

  • 1970 MGB

• Best Austin-Healey

  • Tom Romano

  • 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

• Best Aston Martin

  • Jens Evling

  • 2009 Aston Martin DB9 V12

• Best Rolls Royce or Bentley

  • Richard Gray

  • 1953 Bentley R-Type

• Best Triumph

  • Tim Vos

  • 1974 Triumph TR6

• Best Other British

  • Kelly Ott

  • 1951 Morris Minor

American Car Block Presented by National Parts Depot

• Best Corvette

  • Jeff Wise

  • 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition

• Best GM

  • ​​​​​​​Randy Brown

  • 1965 Pontiac GTO

• Best Ford

  • Jay Bryan

  • 1974 Ford Bronco

• Best Shelby

  • ​​​​​​​Robert Mroz

  • 2020 Shelby GT350

• Best SUV

  • Jay Bryan

  • 1974 Ford Bronco

• Best Other American

  • Bill Cuttitta

  • 2014 Dodge SRT Viper GTS ​

Japanese Car Block

• Best Japanese Car

  • Edgar Rhee

  • 1993 Honda NSX

Italian Car Block Presented by The Paddock Classic Car Restorations

• Best Fiat

  • Giancarlo Fruzzetti

  • 1970 Fiat Sport Coupe

• Best Ferrari

  • Graziano Fruzzetti

  • 2003 Ferrari 360 Spider 

• Best Other Italian

  • ​​​​​​​Peter & Sandy Gagne

  • 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider Veloce

A sincere thank you goes out to everyone who participated, whether you entered a car or came by to spectate. You all made this event possible and so very worthwhile.

Visit ameliakickoff.com for more information, including updates on future events.

The Amelia Island Kickoff is presented by Sunoco, with car blocks presented by National Parts Depot, Michelin, The Paddock Classic Cars, in association with Moss Motors, Hagerty Drivers Club, Griot’s Garage, Lear Chemical and Xenex Motorsports with a special thank you to the city of Fernandina Beach for making this event possible 

Volunteer for the Amelia Island Kickoff, get a free car entry

It pays off to volunteer, and that especially holds true for The Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff. Besides the good feeling of lending a helping hand, you’ll receive a free T-shirt and free entry for your classic car into the event.

What will your volunteering duties consist of? Simply directing cars into the event. We’ll need roughly 20 kind souls to help between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the day of the event, Friday, March 7.

Sounds good? Great. Here’s how to volunteer and claim your free entry:

First, register and pay for your car as you normally would. Then, register to volunteer. (Be sure to do these two things and use the same account.)

When you check in to begin your volunteering duties on event day, you’ll be refunded for your entry.

Don’t want to lending a helping hand but still want to display your car? No problem. We won’t judge. You can still register for just $45.

Just want to spectate? Well, just show up. It’s free.

Affordable fun for the whole family

Photograph by Joshua Sweeney

Can’t find a sitter leading up to Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff? Why not get the kiddos involved in the hobby by bringing them, too. Don’t worry, it won’t cost you anything extra as spectators–of all ages–are free.

[Amelia Island Kickoff: Enjoy the fun–and the food]

Want to take it a step further? Register one of your family’s classic cars for just $45. 

The Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff presented by Sunoco is sure to create the perfect family getaway with more than 100 collector cars, food and so much more.     

Enjoy the fun–and the food

Sure, The Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff features rows and rows of classic cars. But there’s also great people, awesome vendors and, yes, fantastic food options. 

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls and Philly Boyz Cheesesteaks will have food for sale on site. Want somewhere to take a break and sit? Salt Life Food Shack is within walking distance of Main Beach Park.

Looking to enter your car? Sign up today–but don’t wait; space is quickly becoming limited, with more than 100 cars already entered. 

Looking to spectate? No need to purchase tickets–just show up, it's free. 

Amelia Island Kickoff judges: Rahal, Carini, Cotter, Warner and more

What do Indy 500 winner and team owner Bobby Rahal, famed car restorer Wayne Carini, celebrated author Tom Cotter and Amelia Concours founder Bill Warner have in common?

They’ll all be judging at our Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff presented by Sunoco.

The Amelia Island Kickoff isn’t just a showcase of 150 amazing cars; it’s also a showcase of some of the most influential people in the classic car world. Here is our impressive roster of judges that’s slated for 2025::

• Tom Plucinsky

• Alexander Soultanis

• Jay Hanson

• Eric Petersen

• Alex Schmuck

• Tim McNair

• Scott Hughes

• Jeffrey Schatz

• Rob Sass

• Ben Horton

• Kerri King

• Tom Yang

• Brad Phillips

• John Saccameno

• Dale Will

• Lance Miller

• Ed Narewski

• Morgan Duffy

• Tom Cotter

• Jack Baldwin

• Trent Abbott

• Steve Chivington

• Clint Sly

• Kip Wasenko

• Lowell Paddock

• Mark Becker

• Chris Brewer

• Melanie Pray

• Wayne Carini

• Larry Printz

• Paul Sable

• Ken Gross

• Richard Lincoln

• Forrest Bennett

• Dane Medici

• T. G. Mittler

• Robert Platz

• Matthew Ivanhoe

• Bill Warner

• Peter Gleeson

• Peter Singhof

• Bobby Rahal

Looking to enter your car? Sign up today–but don’t wait; space is quickly becoming limited, with more than 100 cars already entered.

Looking to spectate? No need to purchase tickets–just show up, it's free.

The Amelia Island Kickoff is Just Over a Month Away!

With just a little over a month left before the event, about 100 of our 150 registration spots have been filled, and the rest are filling up quickly!

If you still plan to bring your car, the best time to register is now: you’ll have a better chance of not getting put on the waitlist, and your entry pass can be mailed to you, saving you a trip to will-call.

While our American and German classes are reaching capacity, we still have plenty of room left to spare in our Italian, Japanese, and Other categories, so if you’re choosing between bringing the Porsche or the Ferrari, we’d recommend the Ferrari.

If your club is listed on our participating clubs page, be sure to mention them on your registration form so we know to let you in.

All that being said, we look forward to seeing you at the second annual Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff!

The Amelia Island Kickoff is presented by Sunoco, with blocks presented by National Parts Depot, The Paddock, and Michelin in association with Moss Motors , Lear Chemicals, Hagerty Drivers Club and Griot’s Garage. Special thanks to the city of Fernandina Beach for making this event possible.

Japanese, Italian and other cars welcome at Amelia Island Kickoff

Have a Ferrari? Or an Alfa Romeo? How about an Acura? Maybe a vintage Nissan? Or, perhaps, it’s a bit more obscure, such as a Citroën? Either way, if it’s a standout example, it’s welcome at The Amelia Island Kickoff presented by Sunoco.

Sign up now to register your Italian, Japanese or “Other” car–it’s just $45. With more than 100 cars already entered, space is starting to become limited.

Want to just spectate? No need to preregister–and it’s free.

Bring your car club to the Amelia Island Kickoff

What makes an event even more memorable? Bringing your friends. And car clubs are more than welcome to do that at The Amelia Island Kickoff presented by Sunoco.

Interested? Just email us at AmeliaIsland@ClassicMotorsports.com.

Not affiliated with a club? No problem, you’re still welcome to present your classic car at the Amelia Island Kickoff. To register your car–it’s just $45–click here.

Want to just spectate? That’s okay, too, and no need to preregister. Heck, no need to break out the wallet, either, as it’s free.

Amelia Island Kickoff 2025 Registration Opening on Friday, June 14th

Classic Motorsports will once again be kicking off the Amelia weekend in style on Friday, March 7th, 2025.

Just like this year, rain or shine, we’ll fill the green space of Main Beach Park, with awesome cars and great people. We’ll also send some of the classic car world’s biggest celebrities through the field to award prizes to their favorite cars. Spectator entry is free and does not require online registration— just walk right in.

Show vehicle entry is $45, and all cars must pre-register online.

Registration for the 2025 Amelia Island Kickoff opens this Friday, June 14 2024 at 12:00pm Eastern.

The Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff is presented by Sunoco, with car blocks presented by Moss, National Parts Depot and The Paddock, in association with Hagerty Drivers Club, Griot’s Garage and Reliable Carriers.

Mercedes-Benz Club of America joins the Amelia Island Kickoff

Photo Credit: J.A. Ackley

We’re kicking off the start of The Amelia concours weekend in style with our all-new Amelia Island Kickoff Presented by Sunoco–and the Mercedes-Benz Club of America is the latest club to join in on the celebrations.

For our inaugural Amelia Island Kickoff, we’ll be filling the green space of Main Beach Park with awesome cars and great people from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1.

Along the way, we’ll send some of the classic car world’s biggest celebrities through the field awarding prizes to their favorite cars.

For those that want to spectate, you can for the low price of free–just walk right in, with no registration required.

For those looking to enter their vehicle, entry price is $45, and all cars must preregister online. Capacity is limited to 150 cars and no registrations will be accepted at the show gate.

Is your club interested in being a part of our Amelia Island Kickoff Presented by Sunoco? Clubs for any marque are welcome, provided they make arrangements with Classic Motorsports in advance. Click here for more details.

The Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff is presented by Sunoco, with car blocks presented by Moss Motors, Paddock Classic Cars and NPD, in association with Hagerty Drivers Club, Griot’s Garage and Reliable Carriers.

Announcing the First-ever Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff!

Want to kick off the Amelia Island concours weekend in style? Look no further than our all-new Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff presented by Sunoco.

On Friday, March 1, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., we’ll be filling the green space of Main Beach Park–just a few miles north of the Ritz-Carlton–with awesome cars and great people.

Along the way, we’ll send some of the classic car world’s biggest celebrities through the field awarding prizes to their favorite cars.

For those that want to spectate, you can for the low price of free–just walk right in, with no registration required.

For those looking to enter their vehicle, entry price is $45, and all cars must pre-register online. Capacity is limited to 150 cars and no registrations will be accepted at the show gate

For more information about the 2024 Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff, visit ameliakickoff.com.

 The Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff is presented by Sunoco, with car blocks presented by Moss Motors and NPD, in association with Hagerty Drivers Club, Griot’s Garage and Reliable Carriers.