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.