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Key Biscayne will be back in the driver’s seat for the second annual Key Biscayne Car Week.
From Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, the event will begin with two-time Formula 1 World Champion and two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, Emerson Fittipaldi, driving the legendary “Spirit of Miami” onto Monaco Square.
“After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, we are thrilled to be making a triumphant return this year. Our continued focus for Key Biscayne Car Week is to create a groundbreaking event that authentically displays automotive style, beauty, vision, and restoration,” said Fittipaldi, chair, Key Biscayne Car Week. “Our commitment is to become the center of attention in the automotive world by exhibiting vintage, modern, and Formula 1 race cars on the Key Biscayne Village Green.”
The complete event itinerary will consist of:
Friday, Sept. 30:
• The weekend will begin with an invite-only reception for sponsors, collectors, and event organizers.
Saturday, Oct. 1:
• noon to 4 p.m., locals and visitors are invited to pass by the car exhibition at the Monaco Square Civic Center on Saturday. There will be live music, go-kart races, and trophy presentations for the public to enjoy at no cost.
• The day will close out at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club for the annual reception gala.
Sunday, Oct. 2:
• Celebrations will conclude at the Crossbridge Church (Key Biscayne) with more cars, a morning presentation by the Fittipaldi family, and a delicious buffet brunch. This event is also open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Charitable contributions are an integral part of this event as proceeds from this year will benefit The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the nonprofit organization Eternity & Grace.
“We want to honor the legacy of Key Biscayne Car Week by continuing our commitment to doing well by our community,” said Frances Reaves, Esq., co-chair, Key Biscayne Car Week.
Key Biscayne and its surrounding areas offer the perfect combination of sea and land to celebrate automotive culture.
“The village has been home to some of the world’s most prestigious events, such as the Miami Open Tennis Tournament, Miami International Boat Show, and now Key Biscayne Car Week,” said Mary Tague, co-chair, Key Biscayne Car Week. “The exhibited range of cars will only add to the tropical vibrancy that is Key Biscayne, and we look forward to another successful turnout!”
For more information on the 2022 Key Biscayne Car Week, visit KeyBiscayneCarWeek.org or email keybiscaynecarweek@gmail.com.
About Key Biscayne Car Week
Key Biscayne Car Week champions the core values of design, innovation, originality, and discovery through must-see events, activations, and exclusive launches. This year’s event was made possible thanks to the following sponsors: Village of Key Biscayne, Funkshion Productions, Parent Your Parents, Toy Town, J.P. Morgan, and Smarthinking Inc. Each sponsor has formed part of the development and organization of this one-of-a-kind automotive gathering. To learn more or to inquire about event/sponsorship opportunities, please visit KeyBiscayneCarWeek.org.
