The 2023 St. Petersburg Motor Classic

It was just that… Classic!

What a fabulous show, the best-organized show I've ever been to, a family-friendly show, amazing feel, perfect weather, great food, and quality at every turn. These are just a few of the accolades we've received regarding this year's show, and they keep coming in. It goes without saying that we thank all those involved, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, our dedicated, hard-working committee, over 70 volunteers, sponsors new and old, and of course, the massive flow of spectators.

We cannot accurately convey how many thousands of hours go into putting on a show like this and that time is given freely by all to help us help our charities and the community. Early Sunday morning South Straub Park was set up, and we opened the show to the public at 10 am after parking over 250 cars, boats, and motorcycles. The weather cooperated with a cloudless, sunny day that couldn't have been better. We presented over 60 quality crystal awards on time to a grateful crowd.

This was one of the best shows on the West Coast of Florida, reflecting well on SPYC and what the City of St. Petersburg offers. We have yet to finalize our accounts but are hopeful that we will be able to double what we donated to charity last year.

Thank you all. Now we begin planning our 2024 show.

Our Volunteers: Stewart Ahman, Linda Albreacht, Jack Albrecht, Janet Anderson, John Arsenault, Donna Bauer, George Baulig, Mike Baulig, Jeanie Bicknell, Steve Bicknell, Susan Boles, Peter Brine, Debbie Cannon, Gary Cannon, Fred Cotsakis, Mike Culotta, Tyler Culotta, Gloria Davis, Harry DiOrio, Peg DiOrio, John Deermont, Tom Donalson, Gerry Douglas, Gregg Dunay, Andy Evans, Ashley Ferrer, Kevin Gardei, Deborah Giaquinto, Meg Gimmi, Mark (Gino) Ginocchio, Joe Hartman, Debbie Heston, Lori Hodges, Jack Howard, Joe Hynes, Jackie Jensen, Larry Jensen, Pat Kaufman, Denis Koelsch, Mike Laky, Mary Lavash-Ahman, Tracy Livingston, Eunice Livingston, Mike Lizotte, Patty Lizotte, Mike Mathis, Emmett McCabe, Judy McFadden, Bob Miller, Tommy Mitman, Derek Moss, Darcy Mullins, Bob Oakley, Gayle Perera, Raul Perera, Joanne Pihlkar, John Provosoli, Jim Rillings, Bill Robbins, David Shirey, Darby Siviter, Erica Smith, John Smith, Shane Smith, David Witty, Bob Roche, Jerry Workman, Marilyn Hartman. We couldn’t have done it without everyone of you.

by Chris Fraser, Entertainment Chair