The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie

Chairman

August 24, 2018

Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Carmel, California

Welcome to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, A Peninsula Signature Event.

Now in its sixteenth year, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering features one of the world's rarest and most exquisite collections of vintage automobiles set against the backdrop of the stunning Santa Lucia mountain range. This delightful and enjoyable occasion offers an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the ultimate in automotive design and engineering, as well as camaraderie and fun in an intimate gathering of fellow enthusiasts, collectors and friends. I am delighted to welcome everyone to this wonderful event and I hope you will enjoy it, whether you are old friends of ours or attending for the first time.

This year we are highlighting 70 Years of the Iconic Porsche 356, The Alois Ruf Reunion, the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Espada and Islero and The Great Lancias, in addition to the traditional classes of Pre-War Sports and Racing, Post-War Sports, The Great Ferraris and many others.

Our Fireside Chat series returns with guest speakers including a “Fashion in the Fast Lane” session with InStyle Editorin-Chief Laura Brown, and an exciting session with legendary race car driver Scott Pruett.

The cuisine is always a highlight and this year our culinary team has prepared a gastronomic feast with specialties from Hong Kong, Bangkok, New York, Carmel Valley, Italy and Tokyo.

Thanks to your presence and support, we continue to support a range of charities, namely the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation, Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation and the Junior ROTC.

Most importantly, I would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support. I am most grateful for their ongoing commitment to this remarkable gathering which has become a prominent component of Monterey Car Week.

Again, my warmest welcome. Sincerely,