The
2008 event was held at the Riverside International Automotive
Musuem
at 815 Marlborough Avenue #200, Riverside, CA 92507
in the Hunter Park Business complex, Riverside. This beautiful
new museuem is a must see for racing fans and history buffs.
RIAM's racing memorabilia archive features many items from
Riverside International Raceway and Ontario Motor Speedway.
The Golden Era
of Sports Car Racing
(Coutesy RIAM's Website)
Riverside International
Raceway heralded in the new era of permanent road racing circuits
in the 1950's. Reputed to be the third such track to be built
in the U.S. (preceded only by Willows Springs and the defunct
Paramount track); it was undoubtedly the greatest road racing
circuit in the West.
European Sports Racers; Formula One Grand Prix; NASCAR; Can-Am; USAC; IMSA; IROC; CART all made pilgrimages to Riverside. Many of the world's greatest driver's answered the challenge of Riverside's famous corners: Phil Hill; Stirling Moss; Mario Andretti; Carrol Shelby; Parnelli Jones; Bob Bodurant; Bill Krause; Skip Hudson; and Chuck Daigh all helped to make riverside famous during the "Golden Era", but no driver succeeded in carving out Riverside victories like Dan Gurney.
Riverside is sometimes referred to as the track that Gurney built. He raced more variety of series and had more victories at RIR than any other racer. In fact, Dan grew up in Riverside, racing motorcycles around the hills of Riverside, even before there was a track. Dan began his illustrious career and cut his teeth at RIR.
The International Race of Champions (IROC) was born at Riverside. The brainchild RIR President Les Richter, the series pitted top echelon drivers from F1, USAC, SCCA and NASCAR in equally prepared cars on America's most challenging circuits, Riverside and Daytona. First in Porsche Carrera RSR's and later in race prepped Chevrolet Cameros.
Sadly, all this
history was lost in 1988 when RIR saw its last racing, later to
be torn down and replaced by a shopping mall approved by the then
newly formed City of Moreno Valley (RIR never was in the Riverside's
city limits). RIR is still revered to this day in the hearts and
minds of racing fans. Recent museum events and historic races
pay homage to the greatest road racing circuit too ever grace
the U.S.
This is certain
to be a great event with over 30 awards being presented.
We will also introduce a new award this year and will have a special
presentation
Don't miss out on the fun!!
Step
Back in Time
Experience life in Riverside at the turn
of the 20th century
Each year we feature fine examples of the many styles of architecture prevelant in Riverside at the height of its prosperity. Different homes are open each year and give visitors a great experience of 'Old Riverside'.
The tour is held each year the Saturday following Mothers' Day and makes a great treat for all the Moms' you know!!
Our next Vintage
Home Tour is set for
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Online Ticket Sales Are
Now Closed...
To purchase tickets for todays event please visit
The Weber House
1511 University
Avenue
Riverside, CA
in the
'Courtyard by Marriot' lot
from
10:00 to 5:00 PM
The ticket price includes a self-guided home tour of 8 lovely examples of Riverside's rich historic architecture including Riverside's Heritage House, celebrating 30 years of operation, 1 gratis raffle basket ticket, along with a restoration faire including suppliers, artists and craftspeople. The vintage mercantile will feature antiques and collectibles along with the return of the Tour Basket Raffle opportunity.
This year tour tickets are also
available at these fine Riverside locations:
Mrs.TiggyWinkles
Mission Galleria
Center Lumber
A to Z Printing
New Locations Just
Added!!
Riverside County Library
- Woodcrest
16625 Krameria, Riverside 92504
Moreno Valley
Flower Box - Moreno Valley
12625 Frederick Ste F-2, Moreno
Valley, CA 92553
If ordering by mail, send a S.A.S.E.
with a check made out to "ORF" at Home Tour Tickets,
8410 Cleveland Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504.
Be sure to
Visit the Historic Peter J. Weber House
Home of the Old Riverside Foundation
and
Vintage Home Tour Vintage Mercantile
Start the new year An elegant event held in the Heritage Square Historic District featuring a four-course progressive dinner in some of the District's most illustrious vintage homes. Enjoy fine entertainment at each dinner home. Dine like the Victorians did with similar food and drink
Dinner includes: Hors' De Ouvres
both hot and cold,
wine or sparkling cider, a sit down dinner served at festively
decorated tables with crystal, china, and linens, and a wide assortment
of irresistable desserts with coffee and tea.
The Historic Mission
Inn
also offers attendees special rates
so you can make a truly special weekend experience!!
Enjoy a gourmet dinner and entertainment with transportation between
the homes provided by horse-drawn carriages.
Space is limited, make your reservations early.
Friday, January
9th, 2009
6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
&
Saturday, January 10th, 2009
6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Dinner Tickets Available
November 2008
Purchase tickets online
Or contact Old Riverside Foundation
Directly for information at (951) 683-2725
OR
Send an email to our Dinner Committee at
Twelfth
Night Dinner
(This is the prefered method)
Please be sure to include the
number of tickets you would like, the entree selection (Beef/
Chicken/ Vegetarian) and the last name of the reservation. Be
sure to include a daytime and evening contact telephone number
with area code. Emails will be answered within 6 hours. If you
call the ORF number and get our answering machine, PLEASE
SPEAK SLOWLY AND CLEARLY!
Tickets are $85
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This
is a rain or shine event.
The event will occur regarding
of weather conditions.
Please be sure you dress for the weather as you will be outside
while being transported by carriage from home to home for thie
event. While the carriage do offer some protection from the elements,
they are not weather-proof.