Capitol Concours d'Elegance to be Held Sunday, September 19 on the Greens of Capitol Mall in Sacramento, California

17th Annual Event Finds New Home and Features Cars of Italy & France and Ford Thunderbird

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 17th Annual Capitol Concours d'Elegance will be held in its new home on the greens of Capitol Mall in Sacramento, California on Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children®- Northern California. This spectacular classic car event will showcase more than 100 exceptional examples of American and European vintage and exotic cars and feature the cars of Italy and France as well as Ford Thunderbird. "We are excited to present our Concours at the new Capitol Mall venue and plan to grow the event in this location over the coming decade. We know the public will be thrilled with our special features which will line several blocks with incredible vintage cars, sports cars and exotics," said Alan Anderson, Director of Development for Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Northern California.

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Among the cars on display, enthusiasts can expect to see impeccable examples from top classic car collections plus select examples on loan from the California Automobile Museum. DiMora Motorcar will also have some special surprises for the crowd. The Capitol Concours d'Elegance Presented by Shriners Hospital for Children® - Northern California offers live music as well as activities for children. "This is truly an event the entire family will enjoy," says Anderson. "We are excited to tell our story to the Concours guests so that we can help more children who otherwise would not receive much needed medical treatment." Guests will have the opportunity to donate to the hospital in return for a ride in an exotic car such as Ferrari or Lamborghini or one of the surprises from Mercedes-Benz during the Ride & Drive. Visitors will enjoy great food and incredible vendor exhibits such as Garage Style Magazine's Automobilia and Art Pavilion where vintage neon and metal signs, posters, books and other memorabilia can be purchased for the home and garage.

Planned peripheral events include a Saturday morning, September 18th Tour d'Elegance which takes car entries along a scenic route of the area, a reception that evening on the 25th floor of the US Bank building, offering guests a 360 degree view of the Sacramento area and a bird's eye view of the Concours venue and a Saturday, July 31 Prelude d'Elegance "teaser" event held at Sacramento's Town and Country where beautiful examples of classic and exotic cars will be displayed to promote the event.

Concours tickets are $15.00 for adults at the gate, $10.00 in advance at the event website or by phoning 916 453-2018. Military with valid ID as well as children 12 and under are admitted free and parking is free. For a schedule of events with locations, to learn about sponsorship opportunities, to enter a car or to purchase tickets please visit the event website: www.shrinersconcours.com.  

Primary Concours sponsors include Mercedes-Benz of Sacramento, El Dorado Hills, Rocklin – members of the Von Housen Automotive Group, Snider Leasing, Elk Grove Toyota and SureWest Foundation. The event is supported by SCCA-Sports Car Club of America, Lamborghini Club America, Ferrari Club of America-Sacramento Region, EuroSunday, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and their Capitol Mall property owner membership.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Northern California

Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Northern California is an international health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to the age of 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment with no financial obligation to patients or families.  To learn more visit: www.shrinershospitals.org

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