Interactive weekend showcases the best
of automotive culture
TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2024
/CNW/ - Canada's leading
heart-pumping outdoor auto extravaganza, Drive Festival presented
by Mobil 1, is back for its fourth consecutive year from
Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8, 2024. Drive Festival
delivers maximum sensory overload for car lovers - whether you're
watching the cars speed by on the race track or behind the wheel on
one of three test drive tracks.
Mobil 1 is once again the Official Presenting Sponsor of Drive
Festival and Title Sponsor of the Dream Car Speed Run - where
attendees can watch exotic, classic and iconic cars driven at
speed. For those looking to get in the driver's seat, there is the
PRO-SERIES Manufacturer Test Track, the Performance Test Track and
the Nokian Tyres Off-Road Test Track. The interactive festival
is expected to draw over 30,000 autophiles throughout its three-day
run.
Drive Festival showcases the latest in new manufacturer
automobiles and vehicle technology, including a Canadian debut for
the first time ever. This year, Ford is bringing the new 2025 Ford
Maverick, offering Canadians their first opportunity to see this
game changing vehicle in person. With the lowest starting price of
any truck in Canada, now offering
hybrid all-wheel drive and Lobo – a new canvas for modern street
trucks, Maverick is sure to draw a lot of interest.
Also on display are electric and hybrid cars, SUVs, trucks, new
and modified motorcycles, ATVs and Side x Sides. The Aviva Electric
Avenue will showcase the latest EV models from Audi, Mercedes,
Tesla and Genesis. The venue has over 900 acres of space where
exhibitors and car clubs will showcase exotic, race, vintage and
rare cars. The interactive event has something for everyone,
including the Family Fun Zone with ride-on electric cars for the
kids.
"As we grow we want to bring new and interesting features
to car lovers - whether you're in the market for a new vehicle, a
collector, a racing fan or simply looking for a fun family
activity," says Adam Ruppel,
Festival Director. "We think attendees are going to be blown away
with some of the features we've got in store."
This year's new features include:
- Nokian Tyres Off-Road Expo this nail-biting attraction
features an off-road test track with new manufacturer vehicles, as
well as a Kawasaki Side x Side
ride-along adventure.
- Hagerty Show & Shine
collectors can register to bring their cars to this first-ever
exhibit where attendees will vote for their favourites.
- Aviva Monaco Pavilion a collection of some of the most
impressive cars in the world including supercars, exotics, race
cars and collectibles from Pagani to McLaren.
In addition, this year Drive Festival has partnered with popular
Throttle House YouTubers, James and Thomas, who are known for
their engaging, insightful and hilarious automotive content. They
will meet with fans on Saturday and also rip it up on the Mobil 1
Dream Car Speed Run.
Drive Festival is held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park at 3233
Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville, ON
L1C 3K6. For more show information and tickets, please
visit www.DriveFestival.com. Follow along for the latest
updates on social media: Instagram @drive_festival_auto, Facebook
@drivefestivalauto using hashtag #drivefestival.
Show Hours:
Friday, September
6, 2024, 11am - 6pm
Saturday, September 7, 2024,
10am - 6pm
Sunday, September 8, 2024,
10am - 5pm
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SOURCE Drive Festival