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The Grandest Classic Car Event in the Southeast

This coming Thanksgiving, thousands of classic car enthusiasts from across the US will be making their way to Daytona Beach to witness and participate in the biggest classic car gathering in the southeast. The Daytona Turkey Run is a classic car show and swap meet that takes place around Thanksgiving Day every year, and it is held at the famous Daytona International Speedway. This year, the 4-day event will begin on the 26th of November.

Visitors to the 2009 Daytona Turkey Run can expect to see more than 5,000 splendid classic cars on display. All types of show-quality automobiles will be represented at the car show, including muscle cars, street rods, vintage cars, sports cars, race cars, customs, and trucks. There will also be a car corral where over 1,500 cars will be put up for sale, as well as an auction by Vicari Motor Sports that feature some of the finest vintage and classic automobiles. More than 4,000 stalls will be set up at the swap meet, offering a huge selection of auto parts and accessories.

The Daytona Turkey Run promises a most exciting Thanksgiving weekend for all classic car owners and enthusiasts. Show hours are 8 am to 4 pm from Thursday to Saturday and 8 am to 2 pm on Sunday. Full-day tickets for adults are priced at $15 from Thursday to Saturday and $10 on Sunday. Children under the age of 11 can enter free if they are accompanied by adults.