Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance
West
There are plenty of events for all kinds of car lovers. The Chuckwalla Valley Raceway will host vintage races in Indio; the Tour Classique will wind along California's roads; and the concours itself will be held at the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa.
Event Type: Car Show.
Friday, February 17, 2012 – Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Rancho Mirage, Calif.
For more info visit www.desertconcours.com. McCormick's Palm Springs Auction
West
More than 500 classic, muscle, and sports cars will be for sale at this auction, held behind McCormick's headquarters at the Spa Resort and Casino.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, February 24, 2012 – Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Palm Springs, Calif.
For more info visit www.classic-carauction.com. Atlantic City Classic Car Show and Auction
Northeast
Join 60,000 of your closest friends to admire and possibly purchase thousands of vehicles and automotive memorabilia, presented by G. Potter King.
Event Type: Car Show.
Friday, February 24, 2012 – Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Atlantic City, N.J.
For more info visit www.acclassiccars.com. Classics at the Trump Taj Mahal
Northeast
Worldwide Auctioneers will parade vintage vehicles, including a 1947 Ford Deluxe Woody Wagon, across the auction block Friday evening.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, February 24, 2012.
Atlantic City, N.J.
For more info visit www.worldwide-auctioneers.com. Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance
South
Escape the slush and short days for a burst of spring and vintage vehicles at the Boca Raton Resort. This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin and the 50th anniversary of the Shelby Cobra. $50.
Event Type: Car Show.
Friday, February 24, 2012 – Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Boca Raton, Fla.
For more info visit www.bocaratonconcours.com. Milhous Collection Auction
South
There will be more than cars at this sale by RM Auctions and Sotheby's, though the cars are notable, like the 1937 Cadillac Sixteen custom phaeton designed by Fleetwood. The collection also includes musical instruments and collectibles.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, February 24, 2012 – Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Boca Raton, Fla.
For more info visit www.rmauctions.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Daytona 500
South
Daytona International Speedway; FOX; tickets $65 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Daytona, Fla.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Burdick Collection Auction
South
This collection, being sold by Dan Kruse Classics, has a little bit of everything, including a 1903 Stanley Steamer and a 1981 DeLorean. The auction will take place at the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History in Rosansky.
Event Type: Auction.
Saturday, March 3, 2012.
Rosansky, Tex.
For more info visit www.kruseclassics.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Subway Fresh Fit 500
West
Phoenix International Raceway; FOX; tickets $25 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 4, 2012.
Phoenix, Ariz.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Amelia Island Auction
South
Celebrate spring a few weeks early on an island off the coast of Florida and check out the fair-weather friends at Gooding & Company's auction. Consignments include a 1958 Mercedes-Benz gullwing and a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, March 9, 2012.
Amelia Island, Fla.
For more info visit www.goodingco.com. Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
South
The centerpiece of what could be called the kickoff to the collector car season is the concours held at the Golf Club of Amelia Island off the coast of Florida. Additional events are held throughout the weekend at the local Ritz-Carlton.
Event Type: Car Show.
Saturday, March 10, 2012.
Amelia Island, Fla.
For more info visit www.ameliaconcours.org. RM Auctions Amelia Island Auction
South
A selection of vintage cars will be offered by RM Auctions during the Amelia Island weekend of collector car events. This sale takes place at the Ritz-Carlton, with lots including a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta.
Event Type: Auction.
Saturday, March 10, 2012.
Amelia Island, Fla.
For more info visit www.rmauctions.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Kobalt Tools 400
West
Las Vegas Motor Speedway; FOX; tickets $49 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 11, 2012.
Las Vegas, Nev.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale
South
The boys of summer buy the cars of spring, and Auctions America will sell collector cars and motorcycles at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center over three days. Cars to cross the block range from a 1912 Clement Bayard Torpedo to a 19270 Pontiac GTO Judge.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, March 16, 2012 – Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
For more info visit www.auctionsamerica.com. ALMS Racing: Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
South
Sebring International Raceway; ABC/ESPN3 March 18; tickets $70 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Saturday, March 17, 2012.
Sebring, Fla.
For more info visit www.americanlemans.com. Australian Grand Prix
International
Tickets $108 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Melbourne, Australia.
For more info visit www.formula1.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Food City 500
South
Bristol Motor Speedway; FOX; tickets $65 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Bristol, Tenn.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. AZCC Z Car Show
South
Any Datsun/Nissan Z from 1970 to today is welcome to compete for prizes at North Point Nissan. The Arkansas Z Club will give out awards in six categories, plus best of show. Best of all -- no entry fee.
Event Type: Specialty Show.
Saturday, March 24, 2012.
Little Rock, Ark.
For more info visit azcc.ww4.us. Nascar Sprint Cup: Auto Club 400
West
Auto Club Speedway; FOX; tickets $35 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Fontana, Calif.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix
International
Tickets $15 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
For more info visit www.formula1.com. Ohio Spring Classic Car Auction
Midwest
The John S. Knight Center will host Classic Motorcar Auctions and over 150 vehicles to be sold, plus automotive memorabilia.
Event Type: Auction.
Saturday, March 31, 2012.
Akron, Ohio.
For more info visit www.classicmotorcarauctions.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Goodys Fast Relief 500
South
Martinsville Speedway; FOX; tickets $35 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, April 1, 2012.
Martinsville, Va.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction
South
Celebrate ten years of this Barrett-Jackson spring sale with nearly a thousand of your closest bidding friends. Consignments include the only V7 1000-hp twin-turbo Corvette from 1963.
Event Type: Auction.
Thursday, April 5, 2012 – Saturday, April 7, 2012.
Palm Beach, Fla.
For more info visit www.barrett-jackson.com. Corvette Expo XX
South
Corvettes of Enid presents the state's largest indoor all-Vette show at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center. Awards will be given out, and a silent auction will be held. $3.
Event Type: Specialty Show.
Saturday, April 7, 2012.
Enid, Okla.
For more info visit www.corvettesofenid.com. Wheels across the Pond
South
While the kids are dying eggs the day before Easter, you can sneak away to this celebration of 50 years of the MG at Carlin Park. The British Classic Car and Bike Show, now in its sixth year, will have other marques on hand, in case you're not so into birthdays. $30 to enter a vehicle.
Event Type: Specialty Show.
Saturday, April 7, 2012.
Jupiter, Fla.
For more info visit www.wheelsacrossthepond.com. ALMS Racing: Tequila Patron Le Mans Series at Long Beach
West
Downtown Long Beach; ESPN2/ESPN3 live; tickets $70 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Friday, April 13, 2012 – Saturday, April 14, 2012.
Long Beach, Calif.
For more info visit www.americanlemans.com. Live Oak Concours d'Elegance
South
Nearly 200 vintage cars and motorcycles will grace the Historic City Park Golf Course in Baton Rouge. Saturday is devoted to a countryside cruise, while Sunday is reserved for the juried concours on the lawn. $50.
Event Type: Car Show.
Saturday, April 14, 2012 – Sunday, April 15, 2012.
Baton Rouge, La.
For more info visit www.liveoakconcours.org. Nascar Sprint Cup: Samsung Mobile 500
South
Texas Motor Speedway; FOX.
Event Type: Race.
Saturday, April 14, 2012.
Fort Worth, Tex.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. UBS Chinese Grand Prix
International
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, April 15, 2012.
Shanghai, China.
For more info visit www.formula1.com. Branson Auction
Midwest
Expect plenty of classic and muscle cars to cross the block at the Branson Convention Center this spring.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, April 20, 2012 – Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Branson, Mo.
For more info visit www.bransonauction.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: STP 400
Midwest
Kansas Speedway; FOX; tickets $59 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, April 22, 2012.
Kansas City, Kan.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix
International
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, April 22, 2012.
Sakhir, Bahrain.
For more info visit www.formula1.com. Spring Carlisle Event
Northeast
All 150 acres of the Carlisle Fairgrounds will once again be devoted to classic cars and the people who love them -- and buy things for them. More than 2000 cars will be for sale, and more tha 8000 vendors will be on the grounds to sell the parts those new projects need. $30 for a five-day pass.
Event Type: Swap Meet.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 – Sunday, April 29, 2012.
Carlisle, Pa.
For more info visit www.carlisleevents.com. Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
West
This year's event will take over two days at the Half Moon Bay Airport, with 2,000 cars, motorcycles, and vintage airplanes sharing space. $30 for a two-day pass.
Event Type: Car Show.
Saturday, April 28, 2012 – Sunday, April 29, 2012.
Half Moon Bay, Calif.
For more info visit www.miramarevents.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Richmond
South
Richmond International Raceway; FOX.
Event Type: Race.
Saturday, April 28, 2012.
Richmond, Va.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance
West
This historic Greystone Mansion is the backdrop for some of the finest vintage autos and motorcycles, along with seminars, food, and automobilia. The price of admission for the concours includes 2-for-1 admission to the Petersen Auto Museum. $133.
Event Type: Car Show.
Sunday, May 6, 2012.
Beverly Hills, Calif.
For more info visit www.greystoneconcours.org. Nascar Sprint Cup: Aaron's 499
South
Talladega Superspeedway; FOX; tickets $45 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, May 6, 2012.
Talladega, Ala.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. ALMS Racing: American Le Mans Monterey
West
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca; ESPN2/ESPN3 May 13; tickets $70 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Thursday, May 10, 2012 – Saturday, May 12, 2012.
Monterey, Calif.
For more info visit www.americanlemans.com.