Page 16 - Experience Magazine Spring 2023
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Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega announcing the
        proclamation of official “Barrett-Jackson Week.”
        Other highlights from the weekend included
        STEM Fest presented by Ford, Lucid, Safe
        Haven and Arizona SciTech Institute, driven
        by Barrett-Jackson’s Gearing Towards the
        Future initiative. STEM Fest offered children
        an array of STEM games, robotics and other
        activities. Barrett-Jackson was excited to
        welcome the Blue Origin capsule in STEM
        Fest and give children the opportunity to
        dream about outer space.

        The Boy Scouts were also on-site to earn their
        automotive merit badges and participate in
        a Pinewood Derby, one of the most popular
        Scouting events for the past 50 years.

        A highlight of the weekend was the Barrett-
        Jackson Cup car parade across the auction
        block with nearly 50 contenders competing
        for the coveted Barrett-Jackson Cup,
        presented by Castrol with support from
        Summit Racing Equipment, Meguiar’s, TMI
        and Robert Graham.
        Sunday’s activities put the 2023 Future
        Collector Car Show presented by Meguiar’s
        in the spotlight. Held on the Polo Field, the
        show featured over 100 future collectibles,
        but ultimately it was a 2002 Honda S2000
        that earned the Best of Show title.
        The day concluded with the Opening Night
        Gala, an annual celebration that starts
        the Arizona event season and signifies the
        beginning of Barrett-Jackson’s auction week.
        The Gala, a renowned ultimate automotive
        lifestyle event, featured over 50 airmen and
        women in a salute to Arizona’s Luke Air
        Force Base and presenting of colors, as well as
        acclaimed live entertainment from Emerald
        City Band and DJ Munition, gourmet food
        and signature cocktails.
        MONDAY ON THE MOVE
        AND A TERRIFIC TUESDAY
        The action began shortly after gates opened
        on Monday and Tuesday with the Barrett-
        Jackson Automobilia Auction. This popular
        daily event shines the spotlight on one-of-
        kind automotive collectibles that range from
        vintage toys to antique gas pumps, glowing
        neon signs, vending machines and more.


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