Launching Car Week with Style: The Story Behind the Concours at Pasadera

This episode of Break/Fix features Rick Barnett, chairman of the Concours at Pasadera. The Concours is an annual event showcasing modern, classic, and vintage automobiles, focusing on the history and artistry of car design, including this year's spotlight on Ferrari's 75th anniversary. The event supports local charities like the CASA of Monterey County, the Bridge Addiction Recovery Program, and the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation. Barnett discusses the event's origin, its unique approach to car judging, and the significance of the event posters. Listeners are also treated to a poignant story about a fully restored vintage Ferrari Lusso. For those interested in attending or entering their vehicles, Barnett encourages registration on the event's website. The podcast concludes with a call to action for listeners to participate and support this extraordinary automotive celebration. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Concourses at Pasadera Overview 01:26 Interview with Rick Barnett; Rick's First Car Show Experience 02:43 Founding of Concourses at Pasadera 04:12 Car Week in Monterey 05:38 Evolution of Concours d'Elegance 07:36 Themes and Highlights of Concours at Pasadera 15:54 Judging Criteria and Classes 20:46 Rick's Personal Car Collection 26:20 Notable Moments at Pasadera 31:38 Special Guests and Judges at Pasadera 32:32 The Significance of Event Posters 39:01 Beneficiaries and Sponsors of the Event 41:15 Attending and Participating in Pasadera 45:36 Car Care Tips for Enthusiasts 46:50 Future of the Pasadera Concours 48:53 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode is sponsored in part by Garage Style Magazine. Since 2007, GSM has been the definitive source for car collectors, continually delivering information about Automobilia, Petroliana, Events and more... because after all, what doesn't belong in your garage?