The 12th
annual Virginia Jaguar Club Concours d'Elegance for 2010 will be held on
Saturday, September 18th. The venue for this year will be the same as last in Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip. PLEASE NOTE that as in past years, this date does not
conflict with any other sanctioned Concours.
Returning
to Shockoe Slip
Shockoe Slip, near Brown's Island,
is Richmond's oldest mercantile district and was once the site of the State
Capitol building. This area has been a bustling hub since the 17th century. Though
the earliest buildings here were destroyed during the Civil War, original
cobblestones and structures dating from 1868-1888 make this a beautiful and
historic area and a perfect place for sightseeing. Shockoe also offers
shopping, dining and entertainment and has become the nightspot of choice for
Richmonders.
The scene at our 2009 Concours
Jaguars
exclusively will be featured on Saturday in Shockoe Slip. The VJC Concours
will be held in the unique environment on the historic cobblestones of this popular
Richmond venue. As in years past, the same high quality of JCNA judging
standards and accuracy will be applied to all participants.
Parking and placement will begin
around the fountain at 12 NOON, with "rags down" by 1:30 PM. Judging
will be finished and scores tabulated by 4:00 PM providing everyone time
to shop, relax, or otherwise enjoy the area before the evening awards banquet.
Awards will presented to owners of the three highest scoring Jaguars in both
Driven and Championship Divisions.
Also as in
2009, for our traditional Saturday night dinner, Concours entrants, club
members and other Jaguar enthusiasts will gather just across the street at Sam
Miller's Restaurant at 7:00 pm for a great meal followed by the
presentation of awards by Concours Chairman Steve Kelley and Chief
Judge, Wayne Estrada. Participants will not need to be present to receive
an award but last year this banquet wound up to be the most fun and memorable
in years! As always, the 2010 VJC Concours d'Elegance, will be a JCNA officially
sanctioned event that counts towards national point totals.
Overnight accommodations are
within sight and walking distance of the Concours, located conveniently at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 555 East Canal St. Richmond, VA 23219.
Letter from the President about
the 2010 Concours
Welcome to the 2010 VJC Concours d'Elegance. Please support the
VJC by bringing your Jaguar to the Concours (if you want it judged for JCNA
points) or just give it a wash and bring it to the show for everyone to enjoy.
The event will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 18th at our new venue
- the historic water fountain circle in Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip. This
is a JCNA sanctioned event for those wanting JCNA points and participants must
register with VJC in order to participate. As opposed to years past, day of
show registrations are allowed on a SPACE AVAILABLE basis only. Pre
registration is strongly recommended due to space limitations and "display
only" entries will be accepted on a "first come, first served" basis. The
registration form is available by clicking on the link in the left sidebar of
this page.
Please let me know by Wednesday,
September 8th if you plan to attend the Concours awards dinner. Email to davidmharrison2003@yahoo.com or
call me at 804-748-4601. THIS IS IMPORTANT. Again, pre
registration for the dinner is required and those registering will be
provided with the restaurant's menu choices. Sorry, but no day of event
accommodations can be made if you do not let me know in advance on attending
the banquet.
If you also wish to enter your
Jaguar in the CVBCC show the following day at the lovely New Kent Winery
(Sunday September 19th) a separate registration is required. Please go to the
CVBCC website at http://www.cvbcc.com
to register for that show. The CVBCC show has become a classic "must
see" show on the Eastern Seaboard - one that you will not want to miss.
For all participants coming from
out of town, CVBCC has arranged for a special rate at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at
555 E Canal Street. CVBCC also offers a hospitality suite at the Crowne Plaza, for sharing LBC stories and tales. Ask at the front desk for the suite
number. Free food and drink is provided for all British Car enthusiasts! Cost
to enter the general European Car Show is $35 per car.
