Recap: 2025 Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour

You, your favorite car and six days of the finest views, experiences, food and–our personal favorite–driving roads the Smoky Mountains have to offer.

No, it’s not a dream, but our annual Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour, which started on Sunday, June 8, and ran through Friday, June 13.

Here’s a recap of what you missed:

Sunday, June 8

All guests arrived at the host hotel, the Westin Chattanooga, for a chance to settle in before a welcome cocktail reception and dinner at the hotel.

Monday, June 9

It’s not every day you get to slay dragons, but that’s exactly what the participants of our Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour had the chance to do today.

Of course, we’re talking about the famed Tail of the Dragon, regarded by many as one of the world’s best driving roads.

Also on today’s itinerary? A scenic drive of the Cherohala Skyway, lunch at the Tapoco Tavern in Robbinsville, North Carolina, and dinner at Easy Bistro in Chattanooga.

Tuesday, June 10

Ever go to a new restaurant and leave so impressed that you decide to bring your friends the next time you go? Yeah, that was us after experiencing the newly opened Savoy Automobile Museum.

For the second day of adventures, tour participants taking part in this year’s Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour were treated to a tour of the Savoy’s extensive collection and a private catered lunch at the museum.

After the trip to the Savoy, we led our guests back to the host hotel, the Westin Chattanooga, along some thrilling southern Appalachian mountain roads.

Wednesday, June 11

Yes, Appalachia is home to some truly great driving roads, but it’s also home to some stunning scenery, too.

For day three of our Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour, we treated participants to some challenging roads before stopping at Fall Creek Falls State Park to take in the iconic waterfall and enjoy some lunch.

The day’s activities also included dinner at St. John’s Restaurant in Chattanooga.

Thursday, June 12

June 12 might be the last day of adventures for our Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour participants, but that doesn’t mean we’re dialing back the excitement.

First up was a visit to Chattanooga’s Point Park for the chance to take in the stunning panoramic vistas of the city and surrounding areas.

Our guests then loaded up and headed to The Coker Museum for an exclusive tour of the collection–led by Corky Coker’s daughter, Casey Coker-Jarvis–as well as a private lunch at Corky Coker’s Honest Charley Speed Shop.

Lastly, we took the participants along a lengthy driving loop to give the area a proper farewell.

Friday, June 13

Our guests enjoyed breakfast at the hotel before checking out and parting ways,

Reserve your spot now! Few more spots added for Empire State Tour

Due to overwhelming demand, we have opened up a few more spots for our still-intimate Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour, taking place September 7-12.

That’s right, you now have the opportunity to get in on exclusive experiences around the Finger Lakes. That includes taking in destinations such as the region's famous vineyards, the Corning Museum of Glass and even Watkins Glen International–and yes, you'll get to lap the storied track.

Reserve your spot today. Space sells quickly, especially for our Empire State Tour.

The Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour is presented by Sunoco in association with Chubb Insurance.

Reserve your spot now: Smoky Mountain Tour registration closes May 8

Stunning mountain vistas, world-class car collections, delicious food and some of best driving roads the Smokies have to offer–that’s what’s in store for our Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour, June 8-12.

Interested? Don’t wait, as your chance to reserve a spot closes in less than a week on May 8.

The Westin Chattanooga will serve as our home base during this five-day tour, with four days of driving on famed and challenging roads like the Tail of the Dragon and the Cherohola Skyway.

You might even learn a thing or two as we visit unique collections like The Coker Museum and the Savoy Automobile Museum. Love the outdoors? In addition to the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains, we’ll also visit sites like the Fall Creek Falls.

Reserve your spot today.

Recap: 2025 Classic Motorsports Orange Blossom Tour

Day 1:

A guided tour of Florida’s finest back roads and hidden gem destinations–all from behind the wheel of your very own car.

Welcome to the Classic Motorsports Orange Blossom Tour, this year taking place March 9-14.

Sunday, March 9, saw our participants arrive at the hub hotel for the week’s activities, the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, and settle in before the first day of driving.

Monday, March 10, we started off with an on-site breakfast before heading west to De Leon Springs. While there, our tour-goers saw several local species in their natural habit, including manatees, alligators, turtles and more.

After lunch at the Victoria Hills Golf Club, we drove south to the tallest lighthouse in Florida, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Guests got to explore the museums located in the former lighthouse keeper’s dwellings.

Those brave enough to climb the many, many stairs of the lighthouse were greeted with a stunning panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

To finish up the day, we returned to the hotel for the chance to freshen up before dinner at the Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse located inside the hotel.

Day 2:

Day 2, March 11, started off with a trek southwards through Florida’s iconic Space Coast, with a stop at the Seminole Rest historic site before heading to lunch at Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill in Melbourne.

With their stomachs full, our tour participants were treated to a visit at the 123,000-square-foot American Muscle Car Museum, featuring several rare and low-mileage cars.

While it was time to head back to the hotel for dinner, the day’s activities didn’t end for everyone.

For the tour guests who purchased tickets to attend, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s annual induction dinner took place at our host hotel, the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.

For everyone else, it was a choose-your-own-adventure-style dinner.

Day 3:

Day 3, March 12, our first stop of the day was The World Center of Racing, Daytona International Speedway. Tour participants got to experience the famed race track from driver's seat during some parade laps.

After that, we headed inside the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America for a chance to see cars, motorcycles and memorabilia from throughout the history of racing.

For lunch, we took our tour goers across the street to one our favorite local Italian places, Tiano's, before getting back on the road for a visit to the pristine nature of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.

To wrap up the day, we then returned to hotel and hopped on a bus for a ride to another of our favorite local restaurants, Mario’s.

Day 4:

For Day 4, March 13, we treated our tour participants to a very special treat: For the first time ever, we opened our own private collection to the public.

Guests also had the chance to check out the Classic Motorsports workshop and see the latest project car in progress.

Then, we headed north for lunch at one of our favorite waterfront restaurants before enjoying a private tour of the famed Brumos Collection.

Before ending the day, we led our tour-goers for a drive along the St. Johns River and through the many farms of western Flagler County.

Once back at the hotel, it was time to freshen up for one last dinner together before parting ways in the morning on March 14.

Smoky Mountain Tour: Drive the famed Tail of the Dragon

If there’s one road that captures the imagination of many motoring enthusiasts, it’s the Tail of the Dragon–and with good reason. It consists of 318 curves in 11 miles, and you can experience that first-hand with us on the Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour.

This is just one of many incredible driving excursions during our tour that’s based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Reserve your spot today. Space sells quickly for our tours, with our Empire State Tour in September already having a waiting list.

Smoky Mountain Tour: Private tour of the Savoy Automobile Museum

Photograph courtesy Savoy Automobile Museum

What won the “Best Attraction for Car Lovers” from USA Today last year? The Savoy Automobile Museum–and guests on the Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour will experience a private tour of its collection.

Special exhibitions being displayed during the June 8-13 tour include “Fabulous Fiberglass,” “Stunning Studebakers,” “Barn Finds” and “Harvest Highway.”

This is just one of many incredible stops during the Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Reserve your spot today. Space sells quickly for our tours, with our Empire State Tour in September already having a waiting list.

Smoky Mountain Tour: This is why Chattanooga is a destination

Photo by Sarah Swainson

Why make Chattanooga and its Westin Chattanooga the hub for this year’s Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour? Because the Scenic City rocks.

Don’t take our word for it. According to Visit Chattanooga, Lonely Planet named Chattanooga as the “Best in the U.S.” and “10 U.S. destinations you need to see.” The New York Times put Chattanooga on its list of “Top 45 Places to go” in the world.

Why?

Chattanooga offers a vibrant arts scene, fine dining, natural beauty and amazing things to do.

The good news? The Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour serves as your personal guide to the hidden gems in Chattanooga and surrounding areas while also offering you a few opportunities to explore on your own, too. It's a recipe that will leave you with an unforgettable trip that you will talk about for years to come.

Reserve your spot today. Space sells quickly for our tours, with our Empire State Tour in September already having a waiting list.

*Itineraries subject to change.

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