(Disclaimer: This is a “save the date” type of event for Mercedes-Benz Club of America Members, listed by the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Southern Stars Chapter for member convenience. We are not the event hosts.)
Mercedes-Benz Club of America is officially a Featured Club at the 2026 "Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff Presented by Sunoco"! This event will be in Fernandina Beach at Main Beach Park, just a few miles north of The Ritz-Carlton!
In 2024 and 2025, Mercedes-Benz was the largest single marque to share cars, can we do it again in 2026?
AmeliaKickoff.com
(Registration link for 2026 is pending.)
2025 awards included: Best Mercedes-Benz Sports Car, Best Mercedes-Benz sedan or wagon, Best other German, Editors’ Choice: Best Mercedes-Benz, and Editors’ Choice: Best in Show. 2026 will likely have the same or similiar awards!
PLEASE NOTE: Winners must be present at the awards ceremony to accept their prize. All prizes subject to change.
($45 to register a car; spectators are free).
2026 Amelia Island Kickoff Schedule:
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Will-call open
12:00 p.m. Show gates open for pre-registered vehicles. Vehicles that haven’t pre-registered will not be admitted to the show.
1:00 pm: Show gates close to all car traffic. If you are registered for the show and aren’t in line to enter before this time, you will not be admitted to the show. Spectators on foot are welcome at this time.
1:30 p.m. Judging begins.
3:00 p.m. Panel discussion on main stage.
4:00 p.m. Awards ceremony. Winners must be present to receive prizes.
5:00 p.m. Show ends, gates reopen.
Vehicles may not enter the show before gates open, and must exit show immediately after its conclusion. Schedule subject to change without notice.
Event requirements from the hosts, Classic Motorsports Magazine:
All entries must be accepted by our selection committee. To submit your vehicle for acceptance, register for the event. All new registrations will automatically be wait-listed until evaluated and approved or rejected by the committee. Your card will not be charged unless your vehicle is accepted. Upload a photo and details of your car during registration to improve your chances of being selected.
What cars are we looking for? We're looking for classic sports and luxury cars, newer exotics, and classic 4x4s ...
For more info:
AmeliaKickoff.com
Volunteer for Amelia Island Kickoff!
(Link for 2026 pending.)
Here are driving directions and a layout of the 2025 event for reference. This will be updated for 2026, although you can see a general idea of the layout.
https://www.ameliakickoff.com/mapdirections
ClassicMotorsports.com
Be sure to follow MBCA's national Facebook page and Instagram account for upcoming events!
Facebook.com/MBCAnational/
Instagram.com/MercedesBenzClubofAmerica
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