Every year, if you like to drive fast, you can do it safely by registering for the Sun Valley Tour De Force. The charitable event draws a huge crowd of auto enthusiasts and people who get goosebumps when the speed needle clears 100.
The Car Show is one of the more fun, social media worthy photobooth events of the year a s everyone loves a tricked out car especially when you’re talking oldies from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. There should also be some immaculately kept vehicles from the modern era with names like Porsche, Bugatti, Ferrari and perhaps even a few Teslas.
On a sequestered stretch of highway 75, north of Ketchum between Phantom Hill and Smiley Creek, the Sawtooth Scenic Byway will be home for a day of no-speed-limit runs with Galena Summit and the Sawtooths as a stunning backdrop. In a curvy, mountainous environment this section is relatively straight, flat and safe. Each driver will have the opportunity to max out their engine and reach speeds that consistently top 200 mph. The road will be closed to public traffic during the high-speed runs as around 50 drivers pay $2,950 per run to show and feel their vehicle’s maximum overdrive on a public road.
There will be a Spectator’s area, a viewing platform with radar speedometer to clock the drivers and much hobnobbing. Drinks and dinner will be on offer from the organizers, Intrepid Events, who create these events to raise funds for charities making a difference in the Valley, this year the Hunger Coalition. The 3 day festival of automotive altitude features the no-speed-limit runs, car show, and a much anticipated Cars and Comedy. In addition to entertainment, Cars and Comedy will offer a chance to bid on unique car experiences like a trip to the McLaren headquarters in the U.K. for a behind the scenes peek or a trip to the BMW driving school.
Car lovers will be out in full force for these three days as Ketchum often reaches capacity. Hopefully if this is your gear, you’ve made accommodations!