Dates for the diary

M1 Concourse’s actionpacked year ahead includes everything from Cars & Coffee to on-track action and charity fundraisers

JUNE 25

APRIL 2023

01

M1 F1rst Saturday Cars & Coffee European and supercars.

Michigan’s largest gathering of cars unites in the M1 Concourse Arena on the first Saturday of each month. You can enjoy coffee and breakfast while strolling the property, indulging in all the sights and sounds of this massive car show.

MAY 2023

06

M1 F1rst Saturday Cars & Coffee

All GM brands including Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac and GMC.

06

M1 Concourse Car Club Members’ Day

Please check website for latest event information at www.m1concourse.com.

JUNE 2023

03

M1 F1rst Saturday Cars & Coffee Antique, vintage and classics (US and European).

15-18

Xtreme Xperience 25

Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Spectacular presented by Coca-Cola

Watch fireworks from the comfort of your car. Get front-row seats to an extended display for all ages. Also a community car show, live music, family activities and a selection of food trucks.

27-28

Teen Street Skills

Safe and responsible drivers’ program for 15-19s with former IndyCar driver Robbie Buhl.

JULY 2023 01

M1 F1rst Saturday Cars & Coffee

Mopar performance including Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Ram and Jeep. 07

Collector Car Appreciation Day

SEMA’s promotion of the use of collector and classic cars of the past and future. M1 Garage Owners, Motorsports Club and Car Club members will be able to drive laps around the M1 circuit. 09

M1 Cycling Classic

In partnership with the Michigan Bicycle Racing Association, this will boast a full day of on-track cycling events across ten classes. Includes criterium and mountain-bike races, a 75-lap Fondo Challenge, family fun rides, activities and E-bike demonstrations. All in benefit of the Checkered Flag Challenge.

12-16

40th Anniversary Celebration of the Pontiac Fiero

Groundbreaking mid-engined coupe celebrated with a showcase packed with events, stunning examples and surprises such as prototypes, pace cars, specials and the last Fiero ever produced. Joining in will be members of the Pontiac Motorsports Division, Pontiac Design Studio and Pontiac Engineering, plus original plant workers.

AUGUST 18

AUGUST 2023

05

M1 F1rst Saturday Cars & Coffee

Hot rods, customs and street rods.

12

MotorTrend presents Roadkill Nights

Powered by Dodge

First held in 2015, it is a one-day car-culture festival that in addition to legal street racing offers a full slate of fan activities, including Dodge thrill and drift rides and simulators, a muscle-car show and much more.

18

M1 Woodward Dream Show

Presented by Comerica Bank, this huge hot rod, custom, cruiser and muscle-car show focuses on featured classes, marques and a celebration of automotive enthusiasm in the heart of the Motor City. Celebrates 70 years of the Corvette, as well as the Mopar Performance brand.

19

M1 Woodward Dream Parade

See motoring history in movement both at M1 and on the roads that helped forge the legends. A celebration for all residents and fans of Woodward to enjoy. An escorted parade (limited to 200 vehicles) will include cruising on Woodward Avenue and in downtown Pontiac, then looping back to M1 Concourse to take part in the all-day Cruise-In.

SEPTEMBER 2023 02

M1 F1rst Saturday Cars & Coffee

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury.

28-OCT 01

American Speed Festival

Presented by Comerica Bank, combines history’s greatest performance brands with everything from vintage Indy cars and historic stock cars to modern-day supercars. A rare opportunity to see race machinery from all eras perform on the M1 Concourse Speed Ring. Includes the Drive & Dine tour, Motor Grille, Speed Ring performance days, Private Garage Reveal, Speed & Style car show and Automotive Art Expo. Marks 100 years of the Le Mans 24 Hours, 70 years of the Chevrolet Corvette and 50 years of IROC, among others.

30

Checkered Flag Ball

Fundraiser from Checkered Flag Challenge, the philanthropic arm of M1 Concourse. It’ll benefit M1 Mobility, an initiative with the Pontiac Community Foundation to provide transportation solutions to connect residents with essential community services and programs in the area.

OCTOBER 2023

07

M1 F1rst Saturday Cars & Coffee

Japanese Domestic Manufacturers (JDM) and Asian brands.

28 iHeartMedia Detroit is holding the biggest Trunk or Treat, supported by WNIC, WKQI, WJLB and WLLZ, with kids going from car to car collecting candy while wearing Halloween costumes, in a safe and fun environment.

Trunk or Treat 2023!

28

M1 Concourse After Hours Halloween Bash

Night-time fun for automotive fans.