DESTINATION DRIVE to KEENELAND, KY https://keenelandconcours.com/

You read the title and say, “why would I want to go there”? For those in-the-know, you already KNOW what’s there. For the rest of you, read on!

In addition to being a world-famous track, Keeneland is also the home of the annual Keeneland Concours, a first class PCA event on the level of Amelia Island and Pebble Beach Concours.

Located in the Horse Capital of the World, Keeneland is an internationally renowned racecourse and is the world’s largest and most prominent auction house. It hosts world-class racing twice annually during its boutique Spring and Fall meetings. Owners, trainers, riders and fans from all over the world travel to each year to participate at Keeneland. Founded in 1936, Keeneland’s mission is to continually invest in the industry and to preserve the tradition of . Considered one of America's most beautiful tracks, Keeneland is known for its well-designed and meticulous landscaping. The grounds consist of the paddock, a prep area where visitors can view horses up-close just before the race and a combination of dirt and turf racetracks.

For our purposes during Parade, judged cars begin to stage before 9:00 AM on Saturday. Most of the judged cars come in on Friday and do final car preparation in the pre-staging area. The actual show field and Paddock areas are finalized on Friday. Note there is no charge for entering the areas on Friday. If you go, use Ken Hold as a contact on Friday at 859-396-3502 or email at [email protected]. On Saturday the best person to contact is Rick Music at 859-227-3106. Rick is the Bluegrass Region VP. He is also chair of the PCA BGS Hospitality Park at the Keeneland Concours.

If you make the drive, here are some links to other interesting sites within five miles of Keeneland:

• The Castle: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g39940-d1435573-Reviews- The_Kentucky_Castle-Versailles_Kentucky.html. • The Kentucky Aviation Museum: https://www.ket.org/program/electronic-field-trip-to-the- aviation-museum-of-kentucky/electronic-field-trip-to-the-aviation-museum-of-kentucky/ • located adjacent to Keeneland Racecourse: https://calumetfarm.com/ • WinStar Farm https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39940-d6548441-Reviews- WinStar_Farm-Versailles_Kentucky.html

DESTINATION DRIVE to KEENELAND

1. Head south toward Indiana Ave (259 ft) 2. Follow US-150 E, I-64 E and US-60 E to Old Clubhouse Ln in Lexington 2 hr 19 min (127 mi) 3. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto IN-56 E/Indiana Ave 4. Continue to follow IN-56 E 10.9 mi 5. Turn right onto Indiana's Historic Pathways - South Spur/E Main St 0.2 mi 6. Turn right onto US-150 E/College St/College Hill St/Indiana's Historic Pathways - South Spur/SE Main St 7. Continue to follow US-150 E 37.2 mi 8. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-64 E/US-150 E/IN-62 E/New Albany/Louisville and merge onto I-64 E/IN-62 E/US-150 E 2.3 mi 9. Keep right to continue on I-64 E - Entering Kentucky 3.1 mi 10. Keep left to stay on I-64 E 4.1 mi 11. Keep right to stay on I-64 E, follow signs for I-71/Lexington/Cincinnati 52.8 mi 12. Take exit 58 to merge onto US-60 E/Versailles Rd toward Versailles/Frankfort 13. Continue to follow US-60 E 14. Pass by Subway (on the right in 10.3 mi) 16.5 mi 15. Drive to Old Clubhouse Ln (0.3 mi) 16. Turn left onto Old Clubhouse Ln 0.1 mi 17. Use any lane to turn slightly left to stay on Old Clubhouse Ln 18. Destination will be on the left 0.2 mi

Kenneland 4201 Versailles Rd Lexington, KY 40510

RETURN to FRENCH LICK

1. Head southeast on Old Clubhouse Ln 2. Follow US-60 W, I-64 W and US-150 W to IN-56 W in French Lick Township - 2 hr 13 min (125 mi) 3. Follow IN-56 W to your destination in French Lick - 5 min (2.0 mi)

French Lick Resort 8670 IN-56 French Lick, IN 47432