Any excuse to take out “the fun car” is a good one, and we love the idea of a day trip turning into a full weekend of driving with friends, so interesting road rallies are always on our radar. These can take the form of snow-covered forays into the French or Italian Alps, or they can carry us along the coastline of California under bright sun and a clear dome of blue sky—some have been part of decades-old traditions while others are just starting up. One such event that falls into the latter group is coming up on the west coast this May, and the unique “California Adventure” will see two separate starting points and plenty of luxury amenities along each route (the northern group, starting at Canepa Motorsports, will converge with the southern group, starting at the Petersen Automotive Museum, in Santa Barbara wine country). Photos from last year’s rallies in California and the southeastern United States are included.
The event is hosted and put on by Drive Toward a Cure, a charitable organization dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s Disease, so in addition to driving on excellent roads, eating great food, staying in resorts like the Alisal Guest Ranch, and making new friends, participants will be doing it all for a great cause. Further details can be found on the official website, and those planning to buy tickets can use the following link to receive a $500 discount through Petrolicious. Details are below:
What’s happening? Drive Toward a Cure is hosting its second California road rally, and participants will start in Nor Cal and So Cal simultaneously, with the two parties merging for the second half of the event. The rally will stop at wineries and resorts, meals are included, as are hotel accommodations.
Where is it?
Starting points will be at the Petersen Automotive Museum and Canepa Motorsports.
When is it? The rally begins on May 3rd and will be completed on May 6th.
What do I need to do to go? To register for the 2018 California Adventure, please purchase tickets through this link in order to receive a $500 discount through Petrolicious. Hagerty’s DriveShare is an event sponsor this year, so those wishing to drive something vintage without shipping their own metal to California will have plenty of options for renting.
Further Details: Click Here For The Official Event Website
