Empire State Tour: Deadline to sign up is tonight

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The deadline to sign up for our exclusive vacation in New York’s Finger Lakes, our Classic Motorsports Road Tours Empire State Tour, is tonight, July 31, 11:59 Eastern.

Join us on our Empire State Tour, and you’ll enjoy unique destinations, including Letchworth State Park, Glenn H. Curtiss Aviation Museum, Watkins Glen International and the International Motor Racing Research Center.

We’ll also treat you to a five-night stay at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, turn-by-turn navigation through custom-programmed GPS units, various hand-selected dining experiences, plus the chance to drive your favorite car on some of the most enjoyable driving roads in the country.

If you can’t make our Empire State Tour, keep an eye out for future Classic Motorsports Road Tours.

The Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Empire State Tour: Discover the works the Wright brothers’ rival

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Ralph Waldo Emerson may have stressed that the journey is more important than the destination, but, then again, he never joined us on our Classic Motorsports Road Tours Empire State Tour.

While you’ll certainly enjoy the journey of piloting your favorite car along some of the country’s finest driving roads, we’ll also treat you to one-of-a-kind destinations found only in New York’s picturesque Finger Lakes region–like the famed Glenn H. Curtiss Museum.

The 60,000 square foot facility celebrates the life and works of Glenn H. Curtiss, a contemporary (and sometimes-rival) of the Wright Brothers, and houses countless vintage automobiles, aircraft, engines and motorcycles.

Also included in our Empire State Tour? A five-night stay at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, turn-by-turn navigation through custom-programmed GPS units plus various hand-selected dining experiences.

Learn more about our Empire State Tour and keep an eye on the Classic Motorsports Road Tours website for future updates.

The Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Classic Motorsports Road Tours: Easier than ever to stay up to date

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The easiest way to keep up to date on all of our signature Classic Motorsports Road Tours? By following on Facebook and Instagram, of course.

In addition to the latest news and updates from our upcoming Empire State Tour, Orange Blossom Tour, Shenandoah Valley Tour and Bluegrass Tour, you’ll also find highlights, insights and more from each driving tour.

Why join us on any of our Classic Motorsports Road Tours? Because you’ll enjoy a vacation experience you can’t find elsewhere: We’ll treat you to first-class cuisine, exclusive destinations, luxurious accommodations and some of the country’s finest driving roads–and you’ll experience it all from behind the wheel of your favorite car, just as nature intended.

Our Classic Motorsports Road Tours often sell out quickly, however, so register now to avoid missing out later.

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All of our driving tours are presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Empire State Tour: Experience the “Grand Canyon of the East”

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Breathtaking scenic views. Join us on our Classic Motorsports Road Tours Empire State Tour, our driving tour of New York’s Finger Lakes, and you’ll experience several–including the stunning, 14,000-plus-acre Letchworth State Park.

Aptly nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of the East,” Letchworth is famous for its strikingly deep gorges and towering waterfalls.

That’s just scratching the surface of our Empire State Tour, as participants will also enjoy a five-night stay at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, turn-by-turn navigation through custom-programmed GPS units, several hand-selected dining experiences and the chance to drive on some of the finest driving roads the country has to offer.

Learn more about our Empire State Tour and keep an eye on the Classic Motorsports Road Tours website for future updates.

The Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours in association with Chubb Insurance.

Celebrating decades of racing history | Shenandoah Valley Tour Day 4

We kicked off day four of our Shenandoah Valley Tour by heading to Duncan Imports & Classics, an eclectic collection of Japanese and European imported cars.

After enjoying a tour of the mechanical menagerie, we then made our way to one of Virginia's oldest wineries, Chateau Morrisette, for lunch at the winery's on-site restaurant.

Our final stop of the day–and our tour–took us to the Wood Brothers Racing Museum, a monument to NASCAR's oldest continuously operating racing team, the family that started it and the impact they've had on the sport in their 70-plus years on the track.

Museum visit completed, it was then time to head back to our host hotel one last time.

Before heading our separate ways, however, we hosted a farewell dinner where we also had a few surprises in store for our participants.

Missed out on making our Shenandoah Valley Tour this year? Well, good news: we’re doing it again on June 6-11, 2027. Reserve your spot today. Space is limited and we sell out quickly.

Our Shenandoah Valley Tour takes place this week, June 21-26, and is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours, in association with Chubb.

Driving on track at VIR | Shenandoah Valley Tour Day 3

We started day three of our Shenandoah Valley Tour with a long drive towards Alton, Virginia, a perfect chance for everyone to warm up their tires for the day’s destination: Virginia International Raceway.

VIR stands as one of our favorite tracks thanks to its rolling hills and variety of configurations.

Our visit at the track consisted of guided laps of the track, followed by lunch on site at the Oak Tree Tavern.

After lunch, it was then another long, scenic drive back to the Hotel Roanoke for a chance to freshen up before heading to dinner at Downtown Roanoke’s Table 50.

Missed out on making our Shenandoah Valley Tour this year? Well, good news: we’re doing it again on June 6-11, 2027. Reserve your spot today. Space is limited and we sell out quickly.

Our Shenandoah Valley Tour takes place this week, June 21-26, and is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours, in association with Chubb.

Taking a time machine to 1766 | Shenandoah Valley Tour Day 2

For the second day of our Classic Motorsports Road Tours Shenandoah Valley Tour, we ventured over to Hot Springs, Virginia, to visit the historic Omni Homestead Resort & Spa, which dates all the way back to 1766.

Our tour guests were led on a tour of the property, featuring buildings in use since 1901, before enjoying lunch in the site’s Crystal Ballroom.

Then we departed the Omni Homestead for an early arrival back at the Hotel Roanoke.

What was next on the itinerary? That was entirely up to our tour participants–there were ample things to see and do around downtown Roanoke, and we encouraged our guests to see the sights, or stay in and see what our host hotel has to offer.

Missed out on making our Shenandoah Valley Tour this year? Well, good news: we’re doing it again on June 6-11, 2027. Reserve your spot today. Space is limited and we sell out quickly.

Our Shenandoah Valley Tour takes place this week, June 21-26, and is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours, in association with Chubb.

Exploring hidden wonders | Shenandoah Valley Tour Day 1

The Shenandoah Valley. Home to lush mountain views, underground natural wonders, a deep connection to the history of the United States and, this week, our Classic Motorsports Road Tours Shenandoah Valley Tour.

Monday, June 22, marks the first day of driving adventures, and we started that day by departing Hotel Roanoke en route to Natural Bridge, a 215-foot-high natural arch (and all that’s left of the roof of an ancient underground river) that spans some 90 feet in width.

After our tour-goers enjoyed a guided tour of the park and a picnic lunch on the property, we made our way to a private car collection located on a lovely farm. In addition to exploring the collection, our guests were treated to a metal forming demonstration in the collection owner’s shop.

To conclude the day, we headed back to the Hotel Roanoke, where we met to have dinner, just steps away from the hotel, before turning in for the night.

Missed out on making our Shenandoah Valley Tour this year? Well, good news: we’re doing it again on June 6-11, 2027. Reserve your spot today. Space is limited and we sell out quickly.

Our Shenandoah Valley Tour takes place this week, June 21-26, and is presented by Classic Motorsports Road Tours, in association with Chubb.

*Itineraries subject to change.

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