The Great Race VIP Weekend ft. Wayne Carini Dinner for Charity

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Get ready to go full throttle with this once-in-a-lifetime VIP package celebrating classic cars, legendary racers and unforgettable moments — all in support of a meaningful cause. All proceeds benefit Autism Families Connecticut, supporting programs and community for individuals and families affected by autism. 

Your Experience Includes: 

• Dine with Automotive Legend Wayne Carini  Enjoy an exclusive dinner at the official Great Race banquet on Thursday, June 19, alongside Wayne Carini, renowned host of Chasing Classic Cars. You'll also receive an autographed copy of his new book, Wayne Carini: My Life Chasing Classic Cars. 

• All-Access Credentials to Back to the 50’s Weekend  Two weekend passes (Friday–Sunday) to the iconic Back to the 50’s event — a festival packed with thousands of vintage rides, car lovers, and nostalgic charm. 

• Ride Along in the Friday Great Race Trophy Run  Buckle up for an unforgettable ride with a seasoned Great Race participant during Friday’s Trophy Run — a perfect way to kick off Hagerty Drivers Club Days in style. 

• Wave the Green Flag at the Start Line  Step into the spotlight and wave the official green flag to launch the Great Race on Saturday, June 21 — in front of 60,000 spectators! 

• Exclusive Great Race x Hagerty Gift Bag  Take home a curated selection of exclusive Great Race and Hagerty merchandise to commemorate your VIP experience. 

About The Great Race: 

The Great Race is an antique, vintage, and collector car competitive controlled-speed endurance road rally on public highways. It is not a test of top speed. It is a test of a driver/navigator team’s ability to follow precise course instructions and the car’s (and team’s) ability to endure on a cross-country trip. The course instructions require the competing teams to drive at or below the posted speed limits at all times. This year’s race will begin in St. Paul, MN and conclude in Lake Murray, SC. More info can be found at www.greatrace.com. 

About Wayne Carini: 

With a lifetime of experience in automobile restoration under his belt, master car restorer Wayne Carini has a resume that includes body and paint work on rare car collections owned by the likes of David Letterman, tennis great Ivan Lendl and the DuPont family. He's been featured in the New York Times as well as numerous automobile magazines and starred in television specials. 

As the host of Chasing Classic Cars, Wayne gives viewers a true insider's look into his inner circle as he embarks on his personal mission to uncover the world's most rare and exotic cars. Chasing Classic Cars welcomes viewers into the elite club of car restorers and collectors as Wayne buys, restores and sells vintage rides, and the owners of the most exclusive and secret garages open up their doors only to Wayne. More info can be found at www.f40.com. 

About Autism Families Connecticut: 

Autism Families CONNECTicut was founded in January 2010 by a group of parents, grandparents and family members who recognized that there were limited weekend recreational and social activities specifically targeted to children on the autism spectrum in Connecticut. Initially, to fill that gap, the focus was on providing programming for children on the spectrum, ages 5-12. While still the focus, programming has since expanded to include preschoolers ages 3-5, teens ages 13-19, and young adults ages 20-35 on the autism spectrum, as well as siblings and parents when appropriate. 

Programs are locally based, high quality, low cost, accessible to families and run by professionals. Every program is held in a safe, non-judgmental environment, designed to encourage children, teens, and young adults who attend to have fun, get active and make friends. Most programs are primarily on the weekends and are multi week-long. 

Additional Notes:

Marketplace will not be charging buyers premium on this lot, the auction winner is responsible for donating the money directly to Autism Families Connecticut.