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2025 Audrain Newport Concours and Motor — Seminar Series

Friday, Oct. 3, 2:30 to 3:30 pm – Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week — at the historic Casino Theater on the grounds of the International Tennis Hall of Fame — Donald will be moderating the “Form & Function – Designing for Purpose, on the Road & Wrist” seminar with Anthonie de Haas, Director of Product Development, A. Lange & Söhne and Michael Simcoe, General Motors Senior VP, Global Design, retired, discussing the challenges and opportunities in creating memorable products for demanding and discerning audiences, whether that be a new automobile or an important new watch.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2:30 to 3:30 pm – at the historic Casino Theater on the grounds of the International Tennis Hall of Fame– “Behind the Driver – Running a Winning Race Team” — Donald will lead the conversation with Tony Kanaan Team Principal of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team and championship-winning driver and Ray Evernham, a NASCAR and Motorsports Hall of Fame, team owner and consultant, three-time Winston Cup Series champion crew chief with Jeff Gordon, on what it takes to get the person at the wheel into the winner’s circle.   The seminar will bring you onto the pit wall, into the garage and the minds of winners.

• International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, USA

PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE

Donald will be attending and judging at The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the flagship of Pebble Beach Automotive Week. He will also be in attendance at the auction previews of RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Co, Broad Arrow Auctions and Bonhams, where consultations can be scheduled to review vehicles on offer.

• Pebble Beach Golf Links, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, USA
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Concorso di Eleganza e Sportività Citta di Trieste

Piazza Unità d’Italia  in  Trieste  will once again be transformed into an open-air museum for the  
Concorso di Eleganza e Sportività “Città di Trieste” 2025. Organized by  ACI Storico , in collaboration with AAVS –  Associazione Amatori Veicoli Storici and  AC Trieste , with the patronage of the 
Automobile Club d’Italia , the event promises to enchant enthusiasts and the curious with an inspiring theme: Innovation, expressed in engineering, mechanics and design, to tell the technical and stylistic revolutions that have marked the history of the automobile.

• Piazza Unità d'Italia, Piazza Unità d'Italia, Trieste, Province of Trieste, Italy
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Lugano Elegance

The Concorso d’Eleganza Città di Lugano celebrates the heritage and beauty of classic cars. Established in 2022, it has quickly gained prominence as one of Europe’s most notable events, combining strong international appeal with the charm of the city. Additionally, it stands out as one of the few events of its importance to offer free entry to the public.

• Piazza Riforma, Lugano, Switzerland
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Anantara Concorso Roma 2025

The new Anantara Concorso Roma is set to captivate classic car enthusiasts as it offers a couple of welcome new dimensions to Italy’s classic car scene. One distinctive feature of the Anantara Concorso Roma is its exhibition space right in the heart of the Eternal City and exclusive to Italian cars only. Attendees can expect to witness a mesmerizing display of automotive evolution, showcasing how design, technology, and performance have evolved over the years. From timeless classics that continue to captivate enthusiasts to futuristic models pushing the boundaries of engineering, the lineup offers something for every automotive aficionado to admire and appreciate.

• Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, Piazza della Repubblica, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
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Goodwood Members’ Meeting

Thrilling motor racing, high-speed track demonstrations and fun-packed festivities make for a sensational weekend. Uncrowded, intimate and access-all-areas, Members’ Meeting is exclusively open to members and fellows of the Goodwood Road Racing Club.

• Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, UK
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