The Event

Classic bikes grace the Paddock October 15 in a motorcycle-only event

The Event

Legendary motorcycles from around the world converged on the famed Del Mar Race Track Paddock this past October 15, 2011.

The organizers of the 2011 Del Mar Concours d’Elegance were proud to present Celebration of the Motorcycle, a one-of-a-kind, cycle-only event featuring only the finest examples of cycle manufacturing, from the earliest days to the classics we all grew up with.

Thanks to all who participated and made this a truly one-of-a-kind event.

The event featured a hand-selection collection of antique and classic bikes from around the world, each with its own pedigree and story to tell. All competed for our coveted Best of Show prize, with a wide variety of judging categories available.

Click here for a list of Event Winners.

We will also feature a People’s Choice Award, as well as numerous other awards that will have both entrants and the public waiting for the last announcement of the day.

Celebration of the Motorcycle is Proud to Announce our AMA Hall of Fame Grand Marshals for 2011: Bobby Hill, Dick Klamfoth and Bill Tuman – In Person

We are proud to announce that the 2011 Celebration of the Motorcycle featured THREE legendary grand marshals: AMA Hall of Fame member and winner of the first AMA Grand National Championship Bobby Hill, AMA Hall of Fame member and three-time Daytona 200 winner Dick Klamfoth, and AMA Hall of Fame Member and 1953 winner of the AMA Grand National Championship,

These legendary racers were in attendance on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Paddock and were honored for their contributions to classic motorcycle history.


Celebration of the Motorcycle is presented in conjunction with the 2011 Del Mar Concours d’Elegance antique and classic automobile event, which was held Sunday, October 16, 2011.

The Del Mar Race Track Paddock has been witness to numerous classic bike shows in the past, and our goal is to restore this glory with our event. The Paddock is a unique setting that brings out the best in the vehicles that grace it, and we’re certain that your classic cycle will feel right at home as we present a top-of-the-line event that is guaranteed to please both spectator and entrant.

Featured Charity: High Hopes

High HopesWe are proud to have as our 2011 charity the deserving group High Hopes Head Injury Program (http://www.highhopes.ws). We encourage you to visit their site to learn more about them and to make a donation. From their site:

High Hopes was the first private non-profit organization formed in the country to exclusively serve the needs of the head injured and their families. High Hopes is a non profit charity which also functions as a full service day treatment program dedicated to helping the brain injured recover from their injuries. High Hopes has one of the highest success rates, as we have been serving the community for over 36 years. Since our inception in 1975, High Hopes has been recognized as a pioneer in the development and facilitation of community-based services. This year over 400,000 people will survive a head injury with some degree of impairment. Traumatic head injuries (a blow to the head resulting in coma or loss of consciousness) are the leading cause of death and disability in people under the age of 35. This “Silent Epidemic” leaves 50,000 to 90,000 people needing programs like High Hopes. Through innovative programs, High Hopes continues to provide excellent services with superior results at the lowest cost in the country.

Featured Artist: Scott Jacobs

We are proud to feature Scott Jacobs as our show artist for the 2011 Celebration of the Motorcycle. He was in attendance and had his amazing motorcycle and automotive art prints for sale. To visit his website, please click here.

To view eligible motorcycle categories, please click here.

To enter your classic cycle for our event, please click here.

Questions or comments about our show, please click here.

Thank you for your support and consideration of the 2011 Celebration of the Motorcycle. We hope we exceeded your expectations of a quality event not readily found in the motorcycle world.