ALMS Racing: Winter Test
South
Sebring International Raceway; tickets $10 per day.
Event Type: Race.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Sebring, Fla.
For more info visit www.americanlemans.com. Chicago Auto Show
Midwest
Though it comes on the heels of the Detroit auto show, the show in Chicago is gaining its own fans -- as it should, this being its 104th edition. See all the latest cars for 2012 and beyond at McCormick Place. $11 admission.
Event Type: Car Show.
Friday, February 10, 2012 – Sunday, February 19, 2012.
Chicago, Ill.
For more info visit www.chicagoautoshow.com. Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance
West
There are plenty of events for all kinds of car lovers. The Chuckwalla Valley Raceway will host vintage races in Indio; the Tour Classique will wind along California's roads; and the concours itself will be held at the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa.
Event Type: Car Show.
Friday, February 17, 2012 – Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Rancho Mirage, Calif.
For more info visit www.desertconcours.com. McCormick's Palm Springs Auction
West
More than 500 classic, muscle, and sports cars will be for sale at this auction, held behind McCormick's headquarters at the Spa Resort and Casino.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, February 24, 2012 – Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Palm Springs, Calif.
For more info visit www.classic-carauction.com. Atlantic City Classic Car Show and Auction
Northeast
Join 60,000 of your closest friends to admire and possibly purchase thousands of vehicles and automotive memorabilia, presented by G. Potter King.
Event Type: Car Show.
Friday, February 24, 2012 – Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Atlantic City, N.J.
For more info visit www.acclassiccars.com. Classics at the Trump Taj Mahal
Northeast
Worldwide Auctioneers will parade vintage vehicles, including a 1947 Ford Deluxe Woody Wagon, across the auction block Friday evening.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, February 24, 2012.
Atlantic City, N.J.
For more info visit www.worldwide-auctioneers.com. Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance
South
Escape the slush and short days for a burst of spring and vintage vehicles at the Boca Raton Resort. This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin and the 50th anniversary of the Shelby Cobra. $50.
Event Type: Car Show.
Friday, February 24, 2012 – Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Boca Raton, Fla.
For more info visit www.bocaratonconcours.com. Milhous Collection Auction
South
There will be more than cars at this sale by RM Auctions and Sotheby's, though the cars are notable, like the 1937 Cadillac Sixteen custom phaeton designed by Fleetwood. The collection also includes musical instruments and collectibles.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, February 24, 2012 – Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Boca Raton, Fla.
For more info visit www.rmauctions.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Daytona 500
South
Daytona International Speedway; FOX; tickets $65 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Daytona, Fla.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Burdick Collection Auction
South
This collection, being sold by Dan Kruse Classics, has a little bit of everything, including a 1903 Stanley Steamer and a 1981 DeLorean. The auction will take place at the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History in Rosansky.
Event Type: Auction.
Saturday, March 3, 2012.
Rosansky, Tex.
For more info visit www.kruseclassics.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Subway Fresh Fit 500
West
Phoenix International Raceway; FOX; tickets $25 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 4, 2012.
Phoenix, Ariz.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Amelia Island Auction
South
Celebrate spring a few weeks early on an island off the coast of Florida and check out the fair-weather friends at Gooding & Company's auction. Consignments include a 1958 Mercedes-Benz gullwing and a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, March 9, 2012.
Amelia Island, Fla.
For more info visit www.goodingco.com. Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
South
The centerpiece of what could be called the kickoff to the collector car season is the concours held at the Golf Club of Amelia Island off the coast of Florida. Additional events are held throughout the weekend at the local Ritz-Carlton.
Event Type: Car Show.
Saturday, March 10, 2012.
Amelia Island, Fla.
For more info visit www.ameliaconcours.org. RM Auctions Amelia Island Auction
South
A selection of vintage cars will be offered by RM Auctions during the Amelia Island weekend of collector car events. This sale takes place at the Ritz-Carlton, with lots including a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta.
Event Type: Auction.
Saturday, March 10, 2012.
Amelia Island, Fla.
For more info visit www.rmauctions.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Kobalt Tools 400
West
Las Vegas Motor Speedway; FOX; tickets $49 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 11, 2012.
Las Vegas, Nev.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale
South
The boys of summer buy the cars of spring, and Auctions America will sell collector cars and motorcycles at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center over three days. Cars to cross the block range from a 1912 Clement Bayard Torpedo to a 19270 Pontiac GTO Judge.
Event Type: Auction.
Friday, March 16, 2012 – Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
For more info visit www.auctionsamerica.com. ALMS Racing: Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
South
Sebring International Raceway; ABC/ESPN3 March 18; tickets $70 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Saturday, March 17, 2012.
Sebring, Fla.
For more info visit www.americanlemans.com. Australian Grand Prix
International
Tickets $108 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Melbourne, Australia.
For more info visit www.formula1.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Food City 500
South
Bristol Motor Speedway; FOX; tickets $65 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Bristol, Tenn.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Auto Club 400
West
Auto Club Speedway; FOX; tickets $35 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Fontana, Calif.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix
International
Tickets $15 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
For more info visit www.formula1.com. Ohio Spring Classic Car Auction
Midwest
The John S. Knight Center will host Classic Motorcar Auctions and over 150 vehicles to be sold, plus automotive memorabilia.
Event Type: Auction.
Saturday, March 31, 2012.
Akron, Ohio.
For more info visit www.classicmotorcarauctions.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Goodys Fast Relief 500
South
Martinsville Speedway; FOX; tickets $35 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, April 1, 2012.
Martinsville, Va.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. ALMS Racing: Tequila Patron Le Mans Series at Long Beach
West
Downtown Long Beach; ESPN2/ESPN3 live; tickets $70 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Friday, April 13, 2012 – Saturday, April 14, 2012.
Long Beach, Calif.
For more info visit www.americanlemans.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Samsung Mobile 500
South
Texas Motor Speedway; FOX.
Event Type: Race.
Saturday, April 14, 2012.
Fort Worth, Tex.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. UBS Chinese Grand Prix
International
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, April 15, 2012.
Shanghai, China.
For more info visit www.formula1.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: STP 400
Midwest
Kansas Speedway; FOX; tickets $59 and up.
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, April 22, 2012.
Kansas City, Kan.
For more info visit www.nascar.com. Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix
International
Event Type: Race.
Sunday, April 22, 2012.
Sakhir, Bahrain.
For more info visit www.formula1.com. Nascar Sprint Cup: Richmond
South
Richmond International Raceway; FOX.
Event Type: Race.
Saturday, April 28, 2012.
Richmond, Va.
For more info visit www.nascar.com.