Turkey Run, twist to tradition
Elitza Ivanova
Issue date: 11/1/06 Section: Features
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Every year the Turkey Run, held on Thanksgiving weekend, allows for people from all over the country to gather and show off their unique cars.
The tradition, celebrating its 33rd annual show, first began as a response to a nearby exhibition, which allowed only antique vehicles. It has gone from a small gathering of cars in plaza to a 5,000 car show which fills Daytona Beach Speedway every year.
The founder of the event, Stewart Sarjent, is also its current president.
Rick Finzer, event chairman of the Turkey Run, has been with the show for 31 years now. "Car people are the nicest, easiest people to get along with," he says.
The event gives a new twist to Thanksgiving traditions. It offers craft space for women, 1,200 spaces for cars on sale, 3,000 vendor spaces and, of course, people who share a passion for cars.
Although the show offers a variety of old cars, the cut-off mark for participating vehicles is anything older than '79 models. There are, however, 10-15 spaces that make exception to that rule. Places like that are held for more current models that represent the younger generation of participants and which are worth thousands more than the original selling price, due to custom paint, graphics, custom interiors and other improvements. These are among a few of the many reasons why high school and college students should check out the show as well.
The event is sponsored by Advanced Discount Auto Parts and it will be held on Nov. 22-26 at Daytona International Speedway. Admission is $15 per day Thursday through Saturday and $10 on Sunday. Children get in for free. Tickets will be on sale during each day at the booth closest to the Speedway.
For info visit: www.turkeyrun.com
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