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July 5, 2012 (Julian) -- Julian's Classic Motoring Show this year will be a blend of extremes, with pristine perfect exotics and down-to-earth and hard-charging off-road vehicles. The off-roaders' appearance is historically significant since they'll be saluting the 45th running of the internationally-famous Baja 1000. Show dates for the Julian Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event are July 14 and 15, 2012.
Customarily, cars are lined up along Julian's Main Street before they're driven to Menghini Winery for higher scrutiny. Fittingly, legendary race driver Ivan "Ironman" Stewart will be grand marshal in celebration of off-road racing's tough terrain skirmishes in Baja California. The 1,000-mile event, a November fixture, is the granddaddy of that style of competition.
Among Stewart's 82 triumphs, he captured a record 17 stadium races, a record 17 Baja 500s, three Baja 1000s and SCORE International events. He has won 10 point championships, including four SCORE world titles and three Mickey Thompson Entrainment Group championships.
And, he's the only person so far to win overall, including motorcycles while driving a four-wheel vehicle solo in the Baja 1000. Stewart will be on hand to greet his many fans. Show organizer Steve Sheppard anticipates several other drivers with their cars.
"The San Diego Ferrari Club in conjunction with Cavallo Motorsports of Carlsbad will be running their third annual 'Surf to Pines Rally' as a kick-off to the Classic Motoring Show," said Sheppard. "We are still planning on our 5 p.m. 'parade' from Julian to Menghini Winery on Saturday (July 14)."
Ferraris, Porsches and Morgans - all with racing pedigrees - have been featured in previous shows and are expected to return.
Sheppard said he has been working with SCORE (the off-roaders' sanctioning organization), Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., the Ferrari Club and Tecate Beer Co. for assistance. He indicated SCORE president Sal Fish has expressed interest in being included.
"This event is getting to be 'talked about' in San Diego," Sheppard said. "In my judgment, our theme this year is very timely, and we are honored that Ivan Stewart is going to be a part of the event. The feedback from past attendees is very positive regarding the theme: 'Salute to the 45th Running of the Baja 1000.'"
Menghini Winery is located at 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian.
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