Bahamas Speed Week Revival Jumpstarts Christmas in the Bahamas
On Day 2 of Bahamas Wedding 25 days of Christmas we are happy to feature the Bahamas Speed Week Revival.
After being absent for almost 45 years the streets of Nassau roared once again as Bahamas Speed Week Revival jump started Christmas in the Bahamas.
The five day event which signaled the rebirth of sport car racing in the Bahamas, featured some 50 exotic and vintage cars from the 50’s and 60’s with a combined value of more than $100 million and was well received by Bahamians. This weekend also provided those who experience the events in its glory days a nostalgic look at what was, as participants raced along the picturesque city of Nassau.
The event drew international participation from as far away as South Africa but probably the most noted participant was Robert Walton, Chairman of Walmart the world’s largest retailer. Mr Walton drove his 1958 Maserati 450S, a car that raced in Nassau during the original speed weeks
The Bahamas Speed Week Revival committee headed by Jimmy Lowe and Brandon Foulkes, was also able to have as this year’s patron Sir Stirling Moss, who during the early days of Speed Week was one of the world’s champion drivers. Having raced against the likes of Phil Hill, Dan Gurney, Pedro & Ricardo Rodriguez, Roger Penske, Mark Donahue, Lance Revington, Bruce McClaren and other racing legends.
We at Bahamas Destination Wedding are hopeful that with the huge following of auto racing fans we will soon have our first Bahamas Speed Week Revival themed wedding, something we are looking forward to and probably will get in 2012.
Well, here is a video clip of some of the racing from Bahamas Speed Week Revival 2011
Bahamas Speed Week Revival
Today’s featured Bahamas wedding professional is Jill Smith, Manager and Beverley Clark Certified Wedding Planner at Stella Maris Resort Club, in beautiful Stella Maris, Long Island.
Jill’s favorite things for the holiday are:
- Favourite holiday movie – The Holiday
- Favourite holiday song – All I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey
- Favourite Sweet Indulgence – A glass of Italian Prosecco with Honey Glazed Ham & Sweet Roasted Potatoes
- Favourite holiday tradition- Cocktail Party at the Stellar Maris Resort with home made Egg Nog and live band playing Christmas Tunes
Thanks Jill, for sharing and we wish you and your family, the very best for the holidays.
As always feel free to share your comments about Bahamas Speed Week Revival and should you have questions about wedding in the Bahamas, just email glenn@bahamas-destination-wedding.com or call us directly at 1-(242)-327-2453
