For classic car fans, the 52nd annual fall Daytona Turkey Run is the perfect accompaniment for the Thanksgiving holiday, with apologies to your mom’s stuffing and gravy recipe.
This year’s Turkey Run, unfolding from Nov. 27-30, again will showcase thousands of classic and custom vehicles on the massive infield at Daytona International Speedway.
It’s an annual must-see extravaganza for gearheads such as Pat Teehan, 67, who has been attending with his family and friends from the New Smyrna Beach-based East Coast Cruisers car club for decades.
The appeal?
“It’s thousands of like-minded people who go out there and love the same thing we do,” said Teehan, who will be driving his restored 1933 Ford Three-Window Coupe to the event. “I’ve got an old car, my wife and my son do, too. We make it a family event, spend the weekend out there.”
The Teehans’ fleet of collectible vehicles also includes a 1959 Chevy Apache pick-up truck and another 1956 Chevy truck that was his son’s first car about 16 years ago, Teehan said.
If you’d like to join the Teehans and their friends, here’s what you need to know about the 52nd annual fall Turkey Run:
When is the fall Daytona Turkey Run?
This year’s Turkey Run rolls from Nov. 27-30, showcasing thousands of classic and custom vehicles on the massive infield at Daytona International Speedway.
What happens at the fall Turkey Run in Daytona?
In addition to the display of more than 5,000 collectible vehicles, daily events include a massive swap meet as well as an array of vendors with art and fashion items tailored to the four-wheel crowd.
On Saturday, the popular Hops & Hoods event features the offerings of more than 40 breweries from around the country, pouring over 120 different beers.
It’s a fine way to sample some of the best beers in the world. It is also a great opportunity to meet other beer enthusiasts and learn about the latest brewing trends.
It runs from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Tickets for Hops & Hoods range from $26.65-$56.65 at turkeyrun.com.
On Sunday’s closing day, events feature the annual 2 p.m. Classic Car Parade Lap around the Speedway track. For those with classic cars, it’s included in the event’s participant fee.
How many people attend the Turkey Run in Daytona?
The event is expected to draw some 150,000 gearheads through its four-day run, a crowd that travels not only from Central Florida, but regionally and throughout the United States and Canada.
How many cars does the Daytona Turkey Run showcase?
Besides the aforementioned 5,000 collectible show cars on display, the event also showcases some 1,500 customized vehicles for sale by owners in the Car Corral. If you need parts for your classic beauty, there are more than 2,000 vendors at the swap meet with an array of items both mechanical and aesthetic.
What are the hours for the fall Turkey Run in Daytona?
Fall Turkey Run hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27-29; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 30.
How much does it cost to go to the fall Turkey Run in Daytona?
Gate admission: $20 (Nov. 27-29); $15 (Nov. 30); free for ages 11 and younger.
Where can I find more information on fall Turkey Run in Daytona?
Visit turkeyrun.com for details.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Not too early to get ready for Daytona’s Turkey Run Thanksgiving classic car feast
Reporting by Jim Abbott, Daytona Beach News-Journal / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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