KNOKKE-LE-ZOUTE A BEACON OF RECREATION, REFINEMENT, ARTS AND LIFESTYLE ON THE BELGIAN COAST 2 Knokke-Heist, and the fashionable Zoute area in particular, is gearing up for the ninth edition of the ZOUTE GRAND PRIX. The prestigious classic car event can count on the support of the local administration and the collaboration with a number of loyal premium car brands/partners. This eighth anniversary builds on the national and international reputation of the event. Since time immemorial Zoute has been associated with a refined lifestyle where class, recreation and sportsmanship reign supreme. The weekend from 4 to 7 October 2018 le Zoute will become the centre of the world s most prestigious car brands, both old and new. For me, it was yet another weekend away from home, and it was wearing down on my spirit. Today, however, I only hope to be invited back again - Derek Bell - former Formula 1 driver and 5 times Le Mans winner
PROGRAM 4-7 OCTOBER 2018 The Kustlaan and the trendy Albertplein in le Zoute are the ideal backdrop for the ZOUTE TOP MARQUES, where premium car brands will be exhibiting their latest models and presenting their premieres. The 2018 ZOUTE CONCOURS D ELEGANCE by Degroof Petercam will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the familiar Fairway 1 of the prestigious Royal Zoute Golf Club. A limited number of unique pre- and post-war classics will be judged by an internationally renowned jury. The ZOUTE SALE by Bonhams will be held at the beach in the heart of le Zoute. This important auction features remarkable, historic vehicles - many of them from major domestic and international collections. 5 The ZOUTE RALLY by Stow is a regularity rally for up to 200 cars manufactured between 1920 and 1965, with start and finish in le Zoute. The rally takes the competitors along the most beautiful polder routes in the area. A trial such as the FLYING 1/4 MILE provides the necessary excitement. The ZOUTE GT TOUR by EY is reserved for exclusive and modern GT cars less than 20 years old. Driving through the Flemish and Dutch hinterland in a festive parade, they return via picturesque green lanes to le Zoute. The ZOUTE GT SPRINT by EY, a speed trial, is guaranteed to be a spectacle. Save the date of 4 to 7 October 2018 for the ninth edition of the ZOUTE GRAND PRIX. We are looking forward to this magnificent event and would be pleased to welcome you for a weekend of pure historic car fun in Belgium s most exclusive seaside resort: Knokke-Le Zoute. More info: www.zoutegrandprix.be
ZOUTE TOP MARQUES THE MOST EXCLUSIVE CARS IN A ROW Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 October 2018 6 From 4 to 7 October 2018 the Kustlaan and the fashionable Albertplein will be the ideal backdrop for 19 spectacular car podia. Our 19 premium car partners will be decorating the streets with their latest models and Belgian premieres. You will be able to admire the following top brands: Bentley, Jaguar, Ferrari, Bugatti, Tesla, Porsche, Alpine, Land Rover, McLaren, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Maserati, Audi, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Alpina, Lexus, Lamborghini & Mercedes-Benz. The event can easily be described as the open-air car show of the world s most prestigious brands. An exciting and relaxed drive, an atmospheric setting and the typical Zoute spirit, they all combine to provide the perfect environment for you to discover the most beautiful and most recent car design. The ideal opportunity for you to get to know your next car! 7 More info: www.zoutegrandprix.be
ZOUTE RALLY by Stow RELAXING AT THE WHEEL Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 October 2018 The 2018 ZOUTE RALLY by Stow is a unique regularity rally for cars first registered between 1920 and 1965. A leisurely yet impressive drive of 200 selected cars through the hinterland, with start and finish in le Zoute. Two formulas were designed, the first being the actual regularity rally with an imposed average speed and RTs. The FLYING ¼ MILE provides additional excitement. 9 The second formula is a drive along a shorter route, without an imposed average speed and without RTs. Technical checks and formalities are scheduled for Thursday 4 October at the ZOUTE DRIVERS CLUB by Lebeau-Courally, on the dyke. The regularity rally and the drive will be run on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 October, both on a selective and enjoyable route. More info: www.zoutegrandprix.be
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ZOUTE SALE by BONHAMS Preview on Thursday 4 October 2018 Sale on Friday 5 October 2018 Following the excellent results of the previous editions, auction house Bonhams decided to organize this year again a sale as part of the ZOUTE GRAND PRIX. The catalogue of exceptional high quality is again expected to attract a strong attendance by both national and international buyers and collectors. 12 Bonhams has a renowned reputation for the auctioning of classic cars of extremely high quality. This is illustrated by the impressive results obtained at events such as The Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Paris Grand Palais Sale and the Quail Lodge Auction during Pebble Beach Concours d Elégance week, to name but a few. 13 The fifth ZOUTE SALE by Bonhams will be held in the VIP Marquee at the beach in front of the Albertplein on Friday 5 October at 6 p.m. A preview of the cars will take place on Thursday 4 October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday 5 October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A preview cocktail is also scheduled for Thursday. The final catalogue of the auction will be available approximately three weeks before the event. Cars for this auction can be entered until 31 august 2018 at the latest. More info: www.zoutegrandprix.be www.bonhams.com
ZOUTE CONCOURS D ELEGANCE by DEGROOF PETERCAM NOSTALGIA PEAKS Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October 2018 14 On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October, Fairway N 1 of the famous Royal Zoute Golf Club will be the stylish venue for a new edition of The ZOUTE CONCOURS D ELEGANCE by Degroof Petercam. 15 During this two-day event, 70 unique, remarkable and exclusive classic cars will be presented to the attendees and submitted to the judgment of an international jury. The organizing committee selects the cars according to stringent criteria and divides them into two categories: pre-war and post-war. Alongside the classical mentions and trophies, there are also exclusive special prizes by Degroof Petercam, Lebeau-Courally, EY, Stow,... More info: www.zoutegrandprix.be
ZOUTE GT TOUR by EY A WONDERFUL DRIVE ALONG PICTURESQUE ROADS Sunday 7 October 2018 17 The ZOUTE GT TOUR by EY, organized for the seventh time in 2018, is reserved for exclusive and modern GT cars less than 20 years old. An impressive caravan of stunning bodyworks and powerful engines will proceed along Flanders most beautiful and most picturesque roads. From the start to the finish in le Zoute, where a parade will take place under police escort. The ZOUTE GT SPRINT by EY and the ZOUTE GT SLALOM by EY will provide excitement and spectacle along the way. Entries can be submitted until 31 August 2018. More info: www.zoutegrandprix.be
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