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The 33rd Annual Copperstate 1000
April 16, 2023 - April 18, 2023
The 33rd annual Bell Lexus North Scottsdale Copperstate 1000, presented by the Men’s Arts Council, returns to Arizona at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Sunday, April 16 and will run until April 19. It is one of North America’s most celebrated vintage car road rallies, showcasing some of the finest working examples of vintage, sports, racing, classic, and grand touring automobiles manufactured before the 1974 model year.
Every year, a new route traverses 1,000 miles of beautiful desert terrain, river verdant valley, and alpine landscape across Arizona and beyond. Approximately 90 vintage automobiles participate, with drivers and co-drivers from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. The connections created at these rallies often blossom into lifetime friendships, and many attendees come back year after year.
The Copperstate 1000 has always boasted very notable cars including a 1952 Cunningham C2 Lemans race car, a 1953 Studebaker Commander, a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Boano, a 1960 Aston Martin DB4, a 1964 Alfa Romeo TZ1 Zagato, a 1965 Shelby Cobra, and a 1978 Porsche 911 Carrera RS.
Bell Lexus North Scottsdale has been the title sponsor of the Copperstate 1000 for over 20 years and plays an intricate role in the rally’s success. The luxury car dealer lends the special event five brand new vehicles in the event that a rally car is not able to finish.
The public and fans of all ages can view the cars participating in the Copperstate 1000 before they depart for their journey at the Copperstate send-off event. It takes place at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Sunday, April 16 beginning at 7:30 a.m. where the vehicles are lined up around the outfield and announced as they begin to depart at 10 a.m. There will also be a local car show in the West lot of the stadium starting at 7:30 a.m. Local car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their cars for display in the West lot. Coffee and donuts will also be available for purchase in the West parking lot.
For more information,visit https://mensartscouncil.com/copperstate-1000/.
