Mr. Banker was upgraded to stable Saturday morning. On Friday,Jeff Banker and Byron Evans sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS. ", Asked if he might bid on a car during the auction, he said, "It's not a hard no, but the boss is right over there.". Save the Date - October 13-15, 2023 Event Highlights from 2022 Mecum Auction Concours d'Elegance the pace grand prix @ the bend canossa fall rally It is literally a festival of automobiles., Ray Evernham: The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival has been a phenomenal event for me. Once youve raced, you never forget itand you never get over it. Richard Childress. The car involved in the accident experienced a mechanical failure and hit a barrier, event organizers said in a release. "An ambulance came by just as I was showing up," he said. It gives people the opportunity to experience an auction, experience a car race, experience an assembly of cars Ferraris, Lamborghinis and it is all here in the West Village area. They built a race track, which amazes me. Myzal the investigation of the crash is ongoing. Sunday, October 17, 2021 . The three-day festival has taken over the downtown area from about Seventh Street to the Convention Center between Riverfront Parkway and Broad Street. Tickets are now on sale for Chattanooga MotorCar Festival! Sundays Concours dElegance was held under sunny skies and warm temperatures, creating a buzz through West Village as the class-winning cars drove up the ramp in front of the stage to receive their awards. Jeff Banker, 59, was critically injured. Everyone raved about their first visit here. Joseph "Corky" Coker, self-proclaimed "car guy" and perhaps Chattanooga's leading ambassador to the collector-car community, is the Grand Marshal of the 2021 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. A 1999 Jaguar XK3 slowly rolled across the red carpet as a huge crowd filled the center. Corky Coker was the Grand Marshal and Brian Redman the Grand Ambassador. Thank you all for coming to Chattanooga and supporting the event as well as neuroscience and finding a cure for Alzheimers, Parkinsons and strokes. "It's our first time here," Sherman said. Its an exciting place to be. Event featuring classic cars, races, auctions and more continues through Sunday. And some from those who were at the inaugural 2019 event: Corky Coker: In 2019, the idea of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival was birthed by Ken and Byron DeFoor, and they lived up to that dream. The Chattanooga Police Department has identified the course workers injured on the MotorCar Festival time trial course on Riverfront Parkway on Friday morning. There was a loud thud, and I noticed (the car) had broken a tie rod because the wheel was bent back and the headlight tumbled into my camera frame," Llorca said. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. "We are deeply saddened by this incident," event organizers said in a statement. It is common practice afterany incident to do a safety sweep of the course, which could takeseveral hours, and we are working closely with investigators todetermine the exact cause. We are the most trusted source for local news. The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival returns from Oct. 15-17. This photo taken at around 9:15 a.m. near the grass field behind the Tennessee Aquarium shows a person being lifted into an ambulance after a car experienced a mechanical failure and hit a barrier, injuring two course workers during the Chattanooga MotorCar Festival on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The late Jim Pace, an accomplished race car driver and the Event Chair and Chief Operating . Contact Mary Fortune at mfortune@timesfreepress.com or (423) 757-6653. UPDATE: Two Chattanooga MotorCar Festival workers injured during time trials crash, Nursing home in Walker County forced to close down on 24-hour notice, Restaurant fails inspection after employees seen not washing hands, High winds and a line of strong storms pose threat this afternoon, UPDATE: Power outages across the Tennessee Valley following severe weather, Jake Stephens returns as Mocs dominate VMI in 92-72 tournament opening win. Wed love to hear from you. 18, at 11:30 p.m.: The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival has contacted all businesses affected by altered traffic patterns on Riverfront Parkway/W 19th Street with special accommodations being made for those on the west side within the racecourse. He said he wasn't thinking of putting it back to stock, as it had been altered a few times over the years, but he wanted it to be right. The Chattanooga Police Department is leading the investigation into the accident. Riverfront Parkway between West Martin Luther King Boulevard and West 19th Street will have the following traffic restrictions beginning Sunday, at noon until Tuesday, Oct. 2023 Event Schedule Coming Soon. Event organizers released a statement saying there would be a safety sweep of the course before the event resumed. We are coming back!, David Hobbs: I thought the Jim Pace tribute was handled very, very well, indeed. Ill be back!, Lyn St. James: It is the first time that I have been to the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. Lets hope it does.. As the auctioneer announced its final bid as the winner at $10,000, a 1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula began its dance across the stage. A selection of the world's most innovative vehicles will be on display in downtown Chattanooga this October 15-17 for the second Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. The car involved in the accident was driven by Dennis Olthoff, 30, police said. It is common practice afterany incident to do a safety sweep of the course, which could takeseveral hours, and we are working closely with investigators todetermine the exact cause. About five hours after the workers were injured, the course reopened and cars were set to begin racing again. All vehicles entering or exiting businesses between W MLK Blvd and W Main Street must turn northbound. Talk to News 12 anchors, reporters and meteorologists. 423-785-1200 | news@wdef.com3300 Broad Street, Chattanooga TN 37408. Pine Street between W MLK Blvd and 200 feet north of W 8th Street. Chestnut Street between W 8th Street and W MLK Blvd; Access will still be maintained for parking garages facing Chestnut Street. "I have to leave at 2 p.m.," he said, waiting on a bench behind the barricades. All rights reserved. We remain committed to doing everything necessary to ensure the safety of everyone involved in this event and will share more details as we have them.. The CMCF Full Festival Experience package ($145) provides access to all the events plus exclusive access to the Time Trials Paddock/Garage area, grandstand seating and special viewing areas overseeing the course along the Riverfront; staging of the High Jinks Rallye; access to the Alchemy Rooftop Bar at Westin Hotel serving appetizers and cocktails; and the Celebrity Autograph Session. Byron called Dana Mecum and got the Mecum Auction here, so this year has been absolutely amazing. Access to businesses will be maintained with detours via Boynton Drive and W Main Street. Riverwalk patrons will be detoured from Blue Goose Hallow, across Riverfront Parkway at W MLK Blvd to the east sidewalk. Public activities start Friday morning and end Sunday night. 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Proceeds from the event benefit Chattanooga Erlanger Neuroscience Institute, the region's only certified academic Neuroscience Center. 3 talking about this. number: 3, It was amusing, as well as touching. When you see news happening, share it! "I've never been to this show before," he said. The 3-day event features fabulous cars, vintage vehicles, industry celebrities + the opportunity to watch wheel-to-wheel races through the Scenic City's streets. Your email address will not be published. The car involved in the accident experienced a mechanical failure and hit a barrier, event organizers said in a release.