Hélio Castroneves Named Honoree at The Amelia in 2025
The Amelia, a leading global concours weekend, has announced Hélio Castroneves as its 2025 honoree. Castroneves, a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021) and 2020 IMSA champion, was selected for his excellence in racing and competitive spirit. The event, celebrating its 30th year in 2025, will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island from March 6-9, featuring seminars, auctions, driving experiences, and the Concours d'Elegance with nearly 300 cars in 30 classes. Featured classes include Corvette at Sebring, 1930s Alfa Romeos, and Formula 1 Cars 1950-Present.
The Amelia, un prestigioso weekend di concorso automobilistico, ha annunciato Hélio Castroneves come suo onorato nel 2025. Castroneves, vincitore di quattro Indianapolis 500 (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021) e campione IMSA 2020, è stato scelto per la sua eccellenza nelle corse e il suo spirito competitivo. L'evento, che celebra il suo 30° anniversario nel 2025, si terrà al Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, dal 6 al 9 marzo, e includerà seminari, aste, esperienze di guida e il Concours d'Elegance con quasi 300 auto in 30 classi. Le classi in evidenza includono Corvette a Sebring, Alfa Romeo degli anni '30 e auto di Formula 1 dal 1950 ad oggi.
The Amelia, un destacado fin de semana de concursos a nivel mundial, ha anunciado a Hélio Castroneves como su homenajeado de 2025. Castroneves, ganador de cuatro Indianapolis 500 (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021) y campeón de IMSA 2020, fue seleccionado por su excelencia en las carreras y su espíritu competitivo. El evento, que celebra su 30º año en 2025, se llevará a cabo en The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, del 6 al 9 de marzo, y contará con seminarios, subastas, experiencias de conducción y el Concours d'Elegance con casi 300 coches en 30 categorías. Las clases destacadas incluyen Corvette en Sebring, Alfa Romeo de los años 30 y coches de Fórmula 1 desde 1950 hasta la actualidad.
The Amelia는 세계적인 콘쿠르 주말 행사로 헬리오 카스트로네베스를 2025년의 수상자로 발표했습니다. 카스트로네베스는 인디애나폴리스 500에서 4번 우승(2001, 2002, 2009, 2021)하고 2020년 IMSA 챔피언에 오른 것으로, 그의 레이싱에서의 뛰어난 성과와 경쟁적인 정신으로 선정되었습니다. 이번 행사는 2025년 30주년을 기념하며 3월 6일부터 9일까지 아멜리아 아일랜드의 리츠칼튼에서 열리며, 세미나, 경매, 드라이빙 체험, 그리고 거의 300대의 차량이 30개 클래스로 나뉘어 전시되는 콩쿠르 드 엘레강스가 포함됩니다. 주요 클래스에는 세브링의 Corvette, 1930년대 Alfa Romeos, 그리고 1950년부터 현재까지의 포뮬러 1 차가 포함됩니다.
The Amelia, un week-end de concours automobile de renommée mondiale, a annoncé Hélio Castroneves comme son honoré pour 2025. Castroneves, quadruple vainqueur des Indianapolis 500 (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021) et champion IMSA 2020, a été sélectionné pour son excellence en course et son esprit compétitif. L'événement, qui célèbrera sa 30e année en 2025, se tiendra au Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, du 6 au 9 mars, et comprendra des séminaires, des enchères, des expériences de conduite et le Concours d'Elegance avec près de 300 voitures réparties en 30 catégories. Les classes phares comprennent la Corvette à Sebring, les Alfa Romeo des années 30 et les voitures de Formule 1 de 1950 à aujourd'hui.
The Amelia, ein führendes globales Concours-Wochenende, hat Hélio Castroneves als seinen Ehrengast für 2025 bekanntgegeben. Castroneves, viermaliger Gewinner des Indianapolis 500 (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021) und IMSA-Meister 2020, wurde für seine Exzellenz im Rennsport und seinen Wettbewerbsgeist ausgewählt. Die Veranstaltung, die im Jahr 2025 ihr 30-jähriges Bestehen feiert, findet vom 6. bis 9. März im Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, statt und bietet Seminare, Auktionen, Fahrerlebnisse sowie den Concours d'Elegance mit fast 300 Fahrzeugen in 30 Klassen. Zu den hervorgehobenen Klassen gehören Corvette in Sebring, Alfa Romeos aus den 1930er Jahren und Formel-1-Autos von 1950 bis heute.
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- 2001, 2002, 2009, and 2021
Indianapolis 500 wins - 2020 IMSA championship with 4 victories and 4 pole positions with Acura Team Penske
- Minority partner and co-owner of Meyer Shank Racing
- Season 5 winner of ABC television series Dancing with the Stars in 2007
He was chosen as honoree for The Amelia in 2025 based on his dedication to excellence in racing as well as his unwavering competitive spirit that has made him one of the most successful drivers in IndyCar history.
"Hélio Castroneves changed the history of IndyCar and represents everything that automotive racing should be about," said Hagerty Vice Chairman, Concours Group, Matt Orendac. "No one is more passionate about racing than Hélio Castroneves, and he's sure to bring that enthusiasm from the track to the showfield. The Amelia celebrates its 30th year in 2025 and is growing into a new era, while still retaining its roots as the racer's concours. It's in that spirit of youth-meeting-heritage that we announce Mr. Castroneves as our next honoree for 2025."
Castroneves is originally from São Paolo,
In addition to IndyCar, Castroneves has also seen great success in sports car racing, with Hélio and teammate Ricky Taylor winning the IMSA championship in 2020 with 4 victories and 4 pole positions for Acura Team Penske. In August 2023, he shifted gears into ownership as minority partner and co-owner of MSR, lending his decades of expertise to the team.
Reflecting his appetite for competition in all aspects of life, Castroneves was named champion on the dance floor as the season five winner of the popular ABC television series Dancing with the Stars in 2007.
"There's clearly a synergy between people who love racing and those who love concours, and The Amelia is the intersection of both those passions, each of which I hold dearly," said Castroneves. "To be honoree of the event during its 30th year is also an honor and so special, and I look forward to celebrating with The Amelia community."
The Amelia will celebrate its 30th year in 2025. Built on a historic legacy of excellence, The Amelia 2025 weekend will feature seminars, films, celebrations, auctions, driving experiences and, of course, the renowned Concours d'Elegance, where guests will enjoy hundreds of vehicles ranging from 1930s Alfa Romeos to the most advanced F1 race cars.
The Concours d'Elegance will feature nearly 300 cars in 30 classes. Featured classes include:
- Corvette at Sebring. The Corvette became a serious sports car in 1956, debuting at
Sebring and winning both the SCCA and Cal Club championships that year. Nearly 70 years later, hundreds of Corvettes have raced and scored victories atSebring , which plays host to the biggest names in racing and is part of the Triple Crown of endurance racing alongside the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of LeMans. - Alfa Romeos of the 1930s. Alfa Romeo began the 1930s as it ended the 1920s, dominating
Italy's sports car and competition scene. In all, from 1894 to 1949, Alfa won more international races than any other marque, Bugatti, and Mercedes-Benz included. - Formula 1 Cars 1950-Present. The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the world's premier forms of racing since its inaugural running in 1950. F1 continues to attract the world's best drivers and builders who create cars that push the technological envelope.
The Amelia takes place at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island from March 6-9, 2025. Additional event and ticket information is available by visiting AmeliaConcours.com.
About The Amelia
The Amelia is a multiple award-winning motoring event held March 6-9, 2025 at The Golf Club of Amelia Island and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. A Broad Arrow Auction, luxury shopping, new vehicle reveals & experiential drives, exclusive gatherings and entertaining seminars surround Saturday's Cars & Community and Sunday's Concours d'Elegance. Each year The Amelia honors a racing legend and attracts celebrities from across the automotive landscape. Since its inception in 1996, the Amelia has donated over
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