The Amelia just lately introduced Brazilian race automobile driver Hélio Castroneves because the honoree for 2025, persevering with the occasion’s longstanding custom as “the racer’s concours.” Castroneves’ wide-ranging racing and competitors expertise contains:
2001, 2002, 2009, and 2021 Indianapolis 500 wins
2020 IMSA championship with 4 victories and 4 pole positions with Acura Crew Penske
Minority accomplice and co-owner of Meyer Shank Racing
Season 5 winner of ABC tv collection Dancing with the Stars in 2007
He was chosen as honoree for The Amelia in 2025 primarily based on his dedication to excellence in racing in addition to his unwavering aggressive spirit that has made him one of the profitable drivers in IndyCar historical past.
“Hélio Castroneves modified the historical past of IndyCar and represents every part that automotive racing ought to be about,” mentioned Hagerty Vice Chairman, Concours Group, Matt Orendac. “Nobody is extra keen about racing than Hélio Castroneves, and he’s certain to convey that enthusiasm from the monitor to the showfield. The Amelia celebrates its thirtieth 12 months in 2025 and is rising into a brand new period, whereas nonetheless retaining its roots because the racer’s concours. It’s in that spirit of youth-meeting-heritage that we announce Mr. Castroneves as our subsequent honoree for 2025.”
Castroneves is initially from São Paolo, Brazil, and presently resides in Florida, making Amelia Island a frequent native vacation spot for him. He started racing when he was solely 12 years outdated and has since then change into a real legend on this planet of motorsport. He competed in his first Indianapolis 500 in 2001 with Crew Penske, etching his identify on the Borg-Warner trophy as he picked up his first Indianapolis 500 win that very same 12 months. With 4 a long time of racing below his belt, he most just lately received the Indy 500 in 2021 with Meyer Shank Racing (MSR), making him solely the fourth particular person ever to win the race 4 occasions.
Along with IndyCar, Castroneves has additionally seen nice success in sports activities automobile racing, with Hélio and teammate Ricky Taylor profitable the IMSA championship in 2020 with 4 victories and 4 pole positions for Acura Crew Penske. In August 2023, he shifted gears into possession as minority accomplice and co-owner of MSR, lending his a long time of experience to the staff.
Reflecting his urge for food for competitors in all elements of life, Castroneves was named champion on the dance ground because the season 5 winner of the favored ABC tv collection Dancing with the Stars in 2007.
“There’s clearly a synergy between individuals who love racing and those that love concours, and The Amelia is the intersection of each these passions, every of which I maintain dearly,” mentioned Castroneves. “To be honoree of the occasion throughout its thirtieth 12 months can also be an honor and so particular, and I look ahead to celebrating with The Amelia neighborhood.”
The Amelia will rejoice its thirtieth 12 months in 2025. Constructed on a historic legacy of excellence, The Amelia 2025 weekend will characteristic seminars, movies, celebrations, auctions, driving experiences and, in fact, the famend Concours d’Class, the place company will get pleasure from tons of of automobiles starting from Nineteen Thirties Alfa Romeos to essentially the most superior F1 race automobiles.
The Concours d’Class will characteristic practically 300 automobiles in 30 lessons. Featured lessons embrace:
Corvette at Sebring: The Corvette turned a severe sports activities automobile in 1956, debuting at Sebring and profitable each the SCCA and Cal Membership championships that 12 months. Practically 70 years later, tons of of Corvettes have raced and scored victories at Sebring, which performs host to the largest names in racing and is a part of the Triple Crown of endurance racing alongside the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of LeMans.
Alfa Romeos of the Nineteen Thirties: Alfa Romeo started the Nineteen Thirties because it ended the Nineteen Twenties, dominating Italy’s sports activities automobile and competitors scene. In all, from 1894 to 1949, Alfa received extra worldwide races than some other marque, Bugatti, and Mercedes-Benz included.
Components 1 Vehicles 1950-Current: The FIA Components One World Championship has been one of many world’s premier types of racing since its inaugural working in 1950. F1 continues to draw the world’s greatest drivers and builders who create automobiles that push the technological envelope.
The Amelia takes place at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island from March 6-9, 2025. Further occasion and ticket data is offered by visiting AmeliaConcours.com
