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Event History
Event History
The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run is a 120 mile tour of the Minnesota countryside. The Run starts in the rural town of New London and makes its way to New Brighton. The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run began in 1987 during New Brighton’s Centennial Celebration. The tour is designed to demonstrate the endurance
The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run is a 120 mile tour of the Minnesota countryside. The Run starts in the rural town of New London and makes its way to New Brighton. The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run began in 1987 during New Brighton’s Centennial Celebration. The tour is designed to demonstrate the endurance of these veteran cars. Drivers take their time traveling an average of 20 mph and stop along the way to help other “tweak” their engines and make repairs. The goal is for everyone to cross the finish line. Drivers have a required stop in Buffalo, the 75 mile point, and cannot leave there until 1:00 pm. They cannot cross the finish line until 3:00 pm to qualify for the finisher’s medallion.
Event History
Event History
Event History
The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run is a 120 mile tour of the Minnesota countryside. The Run starts in the rural town of New London and makes its way to New Brighton. The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run began in 1987 during New Brighton’s Centennial Celebration. The tour is designed to demonstrate the endurance
The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run is a 120 mile tour of the Minnesota countryside. The Run starts in the rural town of New London and makes its way to New Brighton. The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run began in 1987 during New Brighton’s Centennial Celebration. The tour is designed to demonstrate the endurance of these veteran cars. Drivers take their time traveling an average of 20 mph and stop along the way to help other “tweak” their engines and make repairs. The goal is for everyone to cross the finish line. Drivers have a required stop in Buffalo, the 75 mile point, and cannot leave there until 1:00 pm. They cannot cross the finish line until 3:00 pm to qualify for the finisher’s medallion.
History
Event History
History
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility for the tour: All vehicles from 1908 or earlier, or any 1 or 2 cylinder vehicles up to 1915 are eligible to participate in the New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run. This includes bikes, motorcycles, steam and electric cars as well. An average of 60 cars participate annually. (In 2006 for the 20th Anniversary
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility for the tour: All vehicles from 1908 or earlier, or any 1 or 2 cylinder vehicles up to 1915 are eligible to participate in the New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run. This includes bikes, motorcycles, steam and electric cars as well. An average of 60 cars participate annually. (In 2006 for the 20th Anniversary Run, 82 cars registered, 72 started in New London and 65 crossed the finish line in New Brighton.) Three to four pre-tours* are offered to fine tune engines and prepare for the Grand Tour on Saturday. Early registrants are guaranteed volunteers to transport their motor homes, modern cars and trailers to the finish line. The Antique Car Run is held annually on the 2nd Saturday in August.
* Pre-tours are open to horseless carriages built before 1916.