April 2018

COMMUNITY
The 12th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance
presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation has raised
more than $10 million to date for the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Broward County. Hosted for the 12th consecutive year at
the Boca Raton Resort & Club, the event took place from
February 23-25 and included highlights with Jay
Leno and Tim Allen, which attracted more than
7,000 attendees
for a weekend
of philanthropy,
comedy, and a
stellar automobile
and motorcycle
display.
The event was
founded and Rick Case, Tim Allen, and Rita Case.
directed by Rita
and Rick Case of The Rick Case Automotive Group.
The Cases have, over the last 12 years, continued
their leadership and hands-on involvement with the
Boca Raton Concours, which benefits the Boys &
Girls Clubs of Broward County.
The weekend of events began on February 23
with the duPont Registry Live Hangar Party at
Atlantic Aviation at the Boca Raton Airport. Guests
experienced gourmet tastings from 20 of South
Florida’s finest restaurants and perused a selection
of exotic and luxury cars, motorcycles, private jets, and
premier vendors. Attendees had a chance to meet Indy 500
Race Car driver, Jack Harvey, and preview Harvey’s INDY 500
Race Car, which is sponsored in part by AutoNation.
The excitement continued the evening of February 24, at the
Boca Raton Resort & Club, with the Grand Gala Dinner, Live
Auction, and show featuring a performance by Tim Allen.
Allen, an actor, comedian, author, and avid car collector,
starred in the hit ABC series Home Improvement where he
garnered a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy nomination, and
was honored with the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male
Performer in a Television Series for eight years in a row. Guests
also enjoyed the presentation of the Automotive Lifetime
Achievement Award to Norman Braman, founder and owner
of Braman Motorcars, and National Lifetime Achievement
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The Stars Shine
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& Girls Clubs of Broward County Culinary Kids serving
the best delights.
Award to Bob Carter, executive VP of Toyota North America.
The weekend continued with the Boca Raton Concours
d’Elegance on February 25. The morning started with a private
Q&A brunch hosted by celebrity judges Jay Leno, from the Jay
Leno’s Garage TV Show, and Tim Allen. Following the brunch,
Leno joined Allen as they walked
through the show field meeting
automobile and motorcycle
owners as they searched for their
favorite automobile and motorcycle
to present the Jay Leno “Big Dog
Garage Award” and the “Tim Allen
Award.”
Guests experienced an automotive
showcase featuring vehicles
and motorcycles from various
time periods. Auto enthusiasts
viewed the Marques of the Year,
Lincoln-Mercury, and a special
presentation by the Antique
Automobile Club of America,
Cars throughout the Decades of
the past Century. Leno and Allen
joined an expert panel of judges
including Chief Judge Dr. Paul
Sable and Chief Honorary Judge
Steve Moskowitz, Executive
Director of AACA, Jay Quail, Executive Director of Classic Car
Club of America, and Keith Martin from Sports Car Market
Magazine. Additionally, Grand Marshal Wayne Carini, host of
Chasing Classic Cars, joined the group along with Master of
Ceremonies Bill Rothermel and Tom duPont, who selected the
finest vintage, antique, classic, and exotic vehicles based on
period, presentation, and overall style. They were also joined
by guest judge David Schultz, Chairman of the 2017 Lincoln
Motor Car Foundation. Once the show kicked off, guests
enjoyed a selection of gourmet food, wine, and cocktails
from more than 20 of South Florida’s finest restaurants at the
Concours d’Gourmet Pavilion.
INDY Driver, Jack Harvey with Roxi Laslau
and Joe Smith.
Jay Leno’s Garage Award Motorcycle, 1967
Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH, Michael Dart,
Coral Springs.
The 13th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will be on
February 22-24, 2019. To learn more about the annual Boca
Raton Concours d’Elegance, visit www.bocaCDE.com. P