Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction sets opening weekend attendance record
Featuring family day and the Future Collector Car Show
Posted 1/24/23
This past weekend, the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction recorded the highest attendance for an opening weekend in the auction company’s history.
Families and young enthusiasts flocked …
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Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction sets opening weekend attendance record
Featuring family day and the Future Collector Car Show
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This past weekend, the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction recorded the highest attendance for an opening weekend in the auction company’s history.
Families and young enthusiasts flocked to Barrett-Jackson to take in the excitement of Family Day presented by QT on Saturday and the Future Collector Car Show presented by Meguiar’s on Sunday, according to a press release.
The Scottsdale Auction continues through Sunday, Jan. 29, with both automobilia and collector cars auctioning from the world-famous auction block.
“After the incredible year we experienced in 2022, breaking hundreds of world auction records and shattering our own previous sales records, it’s incredible to see this level of enthusiasm from the hobby as we kicked off our 2023 Scottsdale Auction this weekend,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Our opening weekend saw the highest attendance we’ve ever welcomed at WestWorld over the first two days of our event, and I can’t wait to see what this week’s action brings.”
Barrett-Jackson’s opening weekend began on Saturday with Family Day presented by QT, which featured several family-friendly activations such as STEM Fest supported by Ford Motor Company, Lucid Motors and Safe Haven Defense, as well as the Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby. Barrett-Jackson also partnered with the Driven Project once again to provide supercar therapy to 12 children battling serious illnesses and heavy life challenges.
Sunday’s activities put the 2023 Future Collector Car Show presented by Meguiar’s in the spotlight. Held on the polo field, the show welcomed a young, diverse crowd of enthusiasts and featured over 100 future collectibles.
Ultimately, it was a 2002 Honda S2000 that earned the Best of Show title. Among the judges at the event was renowned automotive photographer Larry Chen, TV personality Bogi Lateiner and YouTuber TJ Hunt.
Jackson and City of Scottsdale Mayor David D. Ortega were on hand to welcome participants and congratulate the winners.
Sunday concluded with the hottest ticket in town, Barrett-Jackson’s Opening Night Gala. The renowned automotive lifestyle event featured 56 airmen and women in salute to Arizona’s Luke Air Force Base and presenting of colors, as well as acclaimed live entertainment from Emerald City Band and DJ Munition, gourmet food and signature cocktails.
