TRAVERSE
CITY, Mich., Aug. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty is thrilled to
announce the return of an expanded, festival experience at RADwood
Detroit – the ultimate '80s and '90s car and music festival – set
against the backdrop of the iconic city of Detroit on Saturday,
September 14 (11:30 a.m. –
4:00 p.m.) in Hart Plaza.
Mobil 1 Totally RAD Live
RADwood, the original
automotive lifestyle event celebrating the '80s and '90s, blends
period correct dress with the automotive awesomeness of cars,
trucks and bikes from 1980-1999. Attendees wear their best '80s and
'90s clothing and bring fun gear including boomboxes, rollerblades
and BMX bikes. Entertainment features live musical talent including
DJs from the birthplace of techno music, paying homage to the
iconic American cars and unforgettable tunes that defined the
spirit of the era.
"RADwood is a celebration of the cars and culture of the '80s
and '90s as well as the people who created and drove it,"
said Art Cervantes, co-founder and CEO of RADwood. "With the
energy and momentum Detroit has,
it's hard to beat the Motor City for a radder location."
A special selection of Mustangs from The Henry Ford will
energize hundreds of iconic vehicles expected on the plaza while
attendees enjoy ride-and-drive opportunities behind the wheel of
80s and 90s icons, including a Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R and Autozam
AZ-1.
To learn more about RADwood and spectator ticket options, please
go here.
First-ever Cars at the Station Powered by RADwood
In
partnership with Michigan Central, Newlab, and the City of Detroit, Hagerty introduces its
all-new community event 'Cars at the Station,' the first public
automotive event to take place at the new tech and culture hub on
Friday, September 13 (3:00 –
8:00 p.m.) at Michigan Central.
One of the highlights of this free, community-focused event is
the live access attendees, content creators, enthusiasts and media
will have to news and vehicle walkarounds from numerous automotive
brands.
"Cars at The Station spotlights the Motor City's innovative
future, by leveraging Michigan Central's excitement as a unique
on-ramp that brings the greater community together around car
culture," said Cervantes. "This no-cost event reinforces Hagerty's
commitment to fueling car culture and reaching all Detroiters,
welcoming those new to the hobby, as well as those gearheads who
never miss a gathering."
Cars at the Station features three main areas including
exhibits, new vehicle ride-and-drives, taste of Detroit food trucks
and more. Details of each area include:
Michigan Central Station (MCS)
Committed to shaping Detroit's
mobility and innovation ecosystem, the newly restored Station will
serve as the setting for several automotive debuts and news
briefings. In addition to panel discussions and local musical acts,
the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™
(NACTOY) Awards' "Best of 2025" vehicles will be announced on the
Michigan Central Station stage.
Newlab at Michigan Central
Newlab's innovation hub in Detroit
is located on the Michigan Central campus and is focused on
accelerating the commercialization of critical technologies needed
for our sustainable future. The Detroit hub has attracted over 100 startups
pioneering technology in mobility, energy, and materials and has
deployed several pilots to test that technology in the
real-world.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to get an exclusive
look inside this cutting-edge innovation hub and participate in an
immersive activation and panel discussion, all focused on
cultivating the next generation of diverse automotive leaders – an
experience proudly presented by Foxxtecca.
Outside Newlab, guests can test-drive both the latest vehicles
as well as a selection of classics from Hagerty's Learning Garage.
In addition to local brands and vendors, a RADwood Royalty display
will feature cars that represent the ultimate essence of the '80s
and '90s era.
"Cars at The Station gives the community a first-hand look at
Newlab's talented members, their boundary breaking ideas, and the
technology they are developing that will shape the future of
mobility," said Katie Soven,
Managing Director for Newlab Detroit. "We believe that bringing the
community in will help inspire creative thinking and further
Detroit's culture of
ingenuity."
Roosevelt Park - "Cars and
Community powered by the Detroit Auto Show"
Bringing together two of Detroit's
most vibrant neighborhoods, Corktown and Mexicantown, Roosevelt Park is the perfect location for Cars
at The Station's "Community & Cars powered by the Detroit
Auto Show."
In addition to more than 100 cars, trucks and
motorcycles of all types, the Detroit Auto Show team will host
a community centric event in Roosevelt Park to include local
food trucks, music and other entertainment for families to
enjoy.
For car owners who would like to enter their vehicle for the
Cars and Community event, the Detroit Auto Show team, in
cooperation with Modded Detroit, will be taking applicants on
a first-come, first-served basis
at moddeddetroit@gmail.com. (All submissions must include
a photo of your vehicle in addition to full contact info.)
To learn more about Cars at the Station, please
go here.
About RADwood
RADwood is an automotive lifestyle event dedicated to the totally
awesome '80s and '90s. RADwood features standalone car shows
throughout the United States and
is held in conjunction with The Amelia. For a full schedule and
pictures/video from past events visit: https://www.RADwood.com/
About Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY)
Hagerty is an
automotive enthusiast brand committed to saving driving and to
fueling car culture for future generations. The company is a
leading provider of specialty vehicle insurance, expert car
valuation data and insights, live and digital car auction services,
immersive events and automotive entertainment custom made for the
67 million Americans who self-describe as car enthusiasts. Hagerty
also operates in Canada and the
U.K. and is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, a community of over
850,000 who can't get enough of cars. For more information, please
visit www.hagerty.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter and LinkedIn.
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