April 17 – 22, 2015
BELL LEXUS NORTH SCOTTSDALE COPPERSTATE 1000
is one of the premier vintage car road rallies in North America. The Men’s Arts Council (MAC) created the event in 1990 as a fundraiser for Phoenix Art Museum and this event continues to set the benchmark for excellence. The finest vintage automobiles in the world have graced the scenic highways of Arizona during this annual four day event.
This annual event celebrates the automotive cultural legacy by featuring some of the finest working examples of vintage, sports, racing, classic and grand touring automobiles manufactured before the 1974 model year.
Each year a new route covers 1,000 miles of beautiful desert terrain, verdant river valley and alpine landscape throughout the state of Arizona and beyond.
As the collector car hobby continues to thrive it has evolved into a lifestyle as more and more collectors are driving and enjoying their vintage automobiles. The Bell Lexus North Scottsdale Copperstate 1000 is the epitome of such a lifestyle event and allows participants to enjoy four days of glorious driving with fellow enthusiasts while having only the sheer exhilaration of the open road to contend with as all the details have been handled by our capable staff.
The Bell Lexus North Scottsdale Copperstate 1000 hosts approximately 80 qualifying vintage automobiles with drivers and co-drivers from the all over United States, as well as Canada, Mexico and Europe. The entrants pay a fee and enjoy a fully catered 4-day event. The relationships that are made during these rallies often develop into lifelong friendships. Many participants return year after year.
COPPERSTATE CRUISE-IN
Saturday, April 18** PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DAY!!!
9am – 2pm
12 noon – Copperstate Cars Depart
FREE to attend
FREE to participate
Cool Cars
A car enthusiasts dream, the Bell Lexus North Scottsdale Copperstate 1000 Cruise-In is the Valley’s must-do motorsports event.
The 90 vintage sports and race cars participating in the annual Bell Lexus North Scottsdale Copperstate 1000 will depart at 12 noon from Tempe Diablo Stadium. Gates open at 9am. This is your chance to see some of the rarest vintage automobiles ever produced.
Car clubs and anyone who just wants to take their Cool Car out to the Stadium is invited to attend as well.
Hot Eats & Cold Beers
The classic cars will be joined by some modern trucks…food trucks. Phoenix’s favorite food trucks will be cooking-up a taste-tempting array of delicious eats and gourmet treats. The Stadium’s concessions will open as well, including their beer garden.
TEMPE DIABLO STADIUM
Built in 1968, the stadium went through a major renovation in 2005. Not only is the complex one of the most picturesque facilities, it is one of the most accessible complexes in the Phoenix Metro area. Food, restrooms and seating (shaded and non-shaded) for more than 14,000 guests.
www.tempe.gov/Diablo
Whether viewing the collections cars, speaking with the owners or mingling with fellow automotive enthusiasts, the day promises to be pure Nirvana for auto aficionados of all ages.