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,