Welcome Concours in the Village Entrants! Please see the images below for your respective Zones and the list at the bottom of your class and zone.

Please use 150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst (in front of the Holly Inn) as the main entry point to the show field, our Parking Staff will be on hand to direct you to your location.

Arrival time for Class 16 – Motorsports for vehicle drop off is 6am to 6:30am. Trailers must be off the show field no later than 6:30am.

Arrival time for Classes 1-15 and Class 17 begins at 6:30am and lasts until 8am, we need to have everyone in place by 8am, no exceptions.

Opening Ceremonies will begin at 8:30am.

If you have any questions, please contact info@sandhillsmotoring.com

On behalf of the Sandhills Motoring Expo, it is with great pleasure that we extend a warm welcome to you as an entrant in the Concours in the Village. Your participation not only adds to the allure and prestige of the Concours but also contributes to the vibrant tapestry of automotive excellence that defines the Sandhills Motoring Expo.

As an entrant in the Concours, you can expect a day filled with camaraderie, admiration, and appreciation for the timeless beauty and elegance of automobiles. Our team is committed to ensuring that your experience at the Expo is nothing short of extraordinary, and we are here to assist you every step of the way.

The Village of Pinehurst is a Presenting sponsor of the Concours and kindly closes the streets of the Village so we can display your automobiles in a most idyllic setting.  The Village streets do not become “ours” until 4am Sunday morning, this means there is no early parking of show cars.  Concours entrants should arrive between the hours of 6:30am – 8am on Sunday, May 25th, keeping in mind all cars must be in place by 8am. We need your cooperation to successfully park 120 show cars in 90 minutes.  We have a full day planned and expect thousands of spectators, it is important we are in place and ready to start our day by 8am.  We look forward to seeing everyone and thank you again for your support!

Please see the Concours in the Village timeline below:

Sunday, May 25th, 2025

• 6:30-8am Show cars arrive in the Village and Expo Team guides the cars into place. This address will guide you into the Village: 150 Cherokee Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374

• 8:30am Presentation of Colors and Bagpiper Walk

• 8:45am Invocation

• 8:50am National Anthem

• 9:00am Show Starts & Judging begins – Please stay near your vehicle so the Judges can speak with you.

• 11:00am Judging is complete

• 11:15am Lunch Service – Your Lunch and Concours Gift Bag will be available for pickup at the Expo Tent on the Village Green.

• 1:00pm Ribbons will be placed on winning cars, please check your car during lunch, if you have a ribbon on your car, please stay near it for further instructions from the parking team

• 1:30-2:00pm Awards Presentations begin

• 3:30pm Awards Presentation Completed including photos at the podium

All show cars must remain in place until the show has ended

Once again, welcome to the Concours in the Village at the Sandhills Motoring Expo. We look forward to seeing you and your vehicle shine on Sunday, May 25th in Pinehurst, and we wish you the best of luck in the competition.

  • Please do not raise the hood on the car at the Concours unless you are asked to do so by a Judge. Cars are meant to be driven with the hood down/closed.
  • Please do not bring any awards, presentations, or signs/posters outlining details of your car. If you have such, please leave them at home. Anyone displaying such items will be asked to take them down, refusal will result in removal of the vehicle from the show field and immediate disqualification.
  • Present your vehicle in clean and proper order, your vehicle should not appear on the show field with dirt.
  • Please be courteous and professional when interviewing with our Judges.
  • Be prepared; the Judges will ask you direct questions about your vehicle, its features, history, and other specifications.

First, as a point of calibration, every car on the show field has merit, as it has been selected from the much larger group of applicants. Not every car that applies makes the cut.

Second, as another point of calibration, the term “Concours d’ Elegance” is French, which roughly translates to “competition of elegance.” As such, the first events of this sort were held in France in the early 1900s as transportation began to transition from horses to horsepower. Those early events were largely about the overall impression of the vehicle, and that led to the use of the term ‘French judging’ throughout the Concours world. This, of course, is not the only type of Concours judging, but it is the one that is most relevant to the Sandhills Motoring Expo. In short, our judging will not check every nut and bolt for authenticity.

What will be considered for judging at the Sandhills Motoring Expo?

Impression:

  • What’s the overall impression of the car?
  • How appealing is it?

Presentation:

    • How well is the car presented?
    • Exterior
    • Paint & Finish
    • Interior
    • Engine Compartment
    • Storage Compartments
    • Accessories

Operation: The focus will be on the engine and engine bay

    • o  Does the engine START and run smoothly?
      •  Note:  you will be required to start your car on the show field
    • o  What is the overall condition of the engine bay?

Story:

  • What’s the car’s story?
  • How did the owner acquire the car?
  • How has it been used?
  • What does the owner like about it?

If you are in need of the best in auto detailing services, Champion Car Wash & Detail Shop,  our official detailer is standing by for your call! We are very grateful for their continued support!


If you are in need of detailing services prior to the Sunday Concours in the Village, please contact Champion Car Wash and Detail Shop for all of their excellent services.

They can be found online at: https://www.championcarwashanddetailshop.com/ or call them directly at 910-692-5060

Please be sure to make an appointment as their spots will fill up quickly!

Our preferred location is the Pinehurst Cannon Park Community Center, located at 210 Rattlesnake Trail, Pinehurst, NC 28374. This area is available only on Sunday, May 25th, all day. Please see the map below for the parking area, and shortest route back to the Village. Again, please do not block any entrances to any of the adjacent areas.

Please back your trailer in along the parking spots closest to Rattlesnake Trail and furthest away from the Rec Center, we appreciate your cooperation!

Lunch Service for sub sandwiches will begin at 11:15am on the Village Green. Bottled water, chips, and cookies will also be provided.

In addition, when you collect your lunch, the staff will also provide you with your Concours Gift Bag.

To receive your lunch and bag, please let the staff know your first and last name so they can check you off the list.

Condiments for your lunch are provided in the “lunch box”.

Each Class will have a 1st and 2nd place winner. If your vehicle is selected (as indicated with a ribbon and placecard) please use the below maps to navigate to the Awards tent, our Parking Team will also be there to guide you.