Rock Jenkins
Rock Jenkins, Agency administration leader, drove the 1972 Chevy El Camino from Florida to Michigan during the third annual winter road rally sponsored by State Farm.
David Madeira
David Madeira, America's Automotive Trust vice chair, is interviewed about “The Drive Home III: Driving the Future,” the winter road rally sponsored by State Farm. The 2014 Triumph Thruxton motorcycle he rode is a special edition motorcycle made for Ace Café, which has franchises all over the world including one in Orlando, Fla. The historic chain is a favorite hang-out for motorcycle and vintage vehicle aficionados.
Cobo Hall
After cruising from Florida to Michigan, The Drive Home III: Driving the Future winter road rally wrapped up at the Cobo Hall in Detroit, where the North American International Auto Show is held. From left, this year’s rally vehicles included the ’62 International Travelette, left, ’59 Cadillac Coupe De Ville, ’69 Camaro SS, ’72 Chevy El Camino, ’55 Chrysler 300 and the ’59 Plymouth Fury along with the 2014 Triumph Thruxton motorcycle.
Cool Cars on Tour
Classic car fans across America got the chance in January to get up close looks at six vintage vehicles and a special edition 2014 Triumph Thruxton Ace motorcycle. “The Drive Home III: Driving the Future” was the third annual winter road rally celebrating America’s motoring legacy in the days leading up to the North American International Auto Show.
State Farm® is a premier sponsor of the road rally, which included stops at Michelin headquarters, Hendrick Motorsports, Barber Motorsports, the National Corvette Museum, Ace Café and BMW Car Club of America Foundation. The event is to promote American-made vehicles.
The 2018 rally vehicles were:
- 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
- 1962 International Travelette
- 1959 Plymouth Fury
- 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
- 1955 Chrysler C-300
- 2014 Triumph Thruxton motorcycle