Legends 2010 Schedule of Events - Thursday, May 20th

The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the Legends of Motorsport Motorcade and Road Rally on May 20th featuring vintage racing cars from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

May 14, 2010, Mountain Brook, Alabama – The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the Legends of Motorsports Motorcade and Road Rally on May 20th featuring current and vintage racing cars from the 50s, 60s and 70s.  The ''Legends of Motorsports'' motorcade will be held in Mountain Brook Village from 5 to 8 p.m., with special give-aways, music by DJ JAMM Entertainment and specialty food  and drinks in the shopping  district.

About 150 cars  will take part in the event  - one of several in the Birmingham area to promote the Legends of Motorsports racing series at Barber Motorsports Park May 21 through 23.  Barber Motorsports Park will host the first event in a new historic racing series led by Bobby Rahal, three-time CART champion and winner of the 1986 Indy 500. The series will feature Formula One, Can-Am, Grand Prix, Trans-Am and other classic cars mostly from the 1960s and 70s competing in eight races over the weekend.  “We’ll probably have cars worth more than a million dollars [on display],” Rahal said.


On Wednesday, May 19th at midnight, public parking in Mountain Brook Village will be roped off.  There will be NO PULIC PARKING in the village on Thursday.  On Thursday May 20th, Roads in Mountain Brook Village will be blocked at noon. Entertainment and door prizes will be scheduled throughout the day on the main stage. For park and walk locations, or shuttle stops, click HERE

  • 12:00 NOON  Most Roads in Mountain Brook Village will close for pedestrian traffic ONLY,  Cahaba Road will CLOSE AT NOON

  • 3:00 pm is official beginning of Road Rally event time.  

  • 4:00 pm shuttle service will begin from Macy’s  in Brookwood Village and drop off in front of Shades Valley Presbyterian Church.    

  • 5:00 pm The Road Rally will enter the village. 

  • 5:00-8:00 pm cars from Road Rally will be parked throughout the village for viewing

  • 730 pm DRAWING for Rolex Watch (details below). 

  • 8:00 pm cars will depart the village, but cars from car clubs will remain in the village. 

  • 10:00 The shuttle to Macy’s will end. Park and walk locations will be at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the Zoo.

  • For information or tickets to the following weekend races at Barber Motorsports Park, please click HERE

Merchant events!

Amano's - will feature a special food event under the tent, is having a special sale, and will serve wine and beer

Avo's - Dips and Tacos! Mint Julep Bar, full bar, country ham sliders, Dram burgers

Barton Clay – Will have a drawing for a Rolex watch, will be giving away bottled water, and Rolex hats **

Benchmark Food and Beverage Concessionaires – beer, wine, and cocktail stations throughout the village

Beverly Ruff Antiques and Linens & ANTIQUITIES – Open until 8:00, Light Refreshments

Billy's Bar & Grill - will serve up favorites including Billy's chidken sandwiches, hamburgers, and water and soda will be available

Bromberg’s  – Open  House: Extended hours until 8:00pm, Register to win a piece of Jewelry,Register to win tickets provided by Zoom for the weekend events at Barbers, light food and beverage will be provided for customers

Chappy’s Deli  – Drinks, sandwiches, salads and desserts

Charlotte Woodson Antiques -  20% discount on all purchases.  Open until 8PM.  Light refreshments!

The Cook Store – The Cook Store, Dyron’s Low Country and Village Wine Market will be serving food, wine and lots of shopping.

Christine's – All picture frames 15% off!  A drawing for bath products worth up to $100 will be held inside the store.  Open until 8:00 pm

The Dande Lion – Light Refreshments and extended hours until 8:00pm. Special drawings for Byers Choice Carolers, placemats, wineglasses, Auburn and Alabama school items.

Dram & AVO – Mint Julep Bar, Cocktail, Wine and Beer Bar, Country Ham Sliders, Dram Burgers, AVO Dips and Tacos

Etc - Extended hours with refreshments and a drawing for a piece of jewelry!

LAH Realty – LAH Realty will be offering complimentary bags of hot fresh peanuts with opportunities to discuss what makes Birmingham special

Leaf N Petal - Drawing for a mixed outdoor container at 7:45  and you do not have to be present to win.  Tent outside with free water and plant info!

The Lingerie Shoppe – Pajama Party! At the Lingerie Shoppe. We will have a drawing for a pair of pajamas of the winner’s choice. We will serve popcorn and water and soft drinks. Party starts at 3:00pm and the drawing will be at 8:00pm.

Lulie’s on Cahaba – Lulie’s will have extended hours until8:00pmanda sales rack on the street with clothing at least 50% off. Discounts available from 10% – 30% off depending on the “hotwheel” you pick.
Friday and Saturday Anna Balkan will be in the store with her semiprecious jewelry line from 11:00am -
6:00pm, 15% discount off any purchases of hers, trunk show starts Thursday.


Marguerite’s Conceits – Special event sale and extended hours until 8:00pm. Refreshments served.

Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce - Come to the Chamber booth located next to the main stage to register for $25.00 gift cards for Mountain Brook drawn every hour, also purchase a visitor guide for $25.00 and receive a complimentary ticket to be entered in a drawing for a Submariner Rolex Watch. Drawing held at Barton-Clay at 7:30pm

Mountain Brook Creamery - will be serving drinks and snow cones outside and a drawing for a gift certificate for a full sheet ice cream cake at 8:00pm. Extended hours from 11:00am – 11:00pm

Mulberry Heights Antiques – Black Tie" event at our shop!  We will be serving wine and hors d'oeuvres. Our new EMYO paintings are in!

Paige Albright Orientals – Open 'til 8:00pm.  Refreshments and door prizes!

RealtySouth/Brook Manor/Thornton Homes – Local motor clubs displayed in vacant lots.

Ruby Ansley Interiors, Inc. – Open house with refreshments

Slade Blackwell - will be providing on-side photos and same-day postcards of the event

Swank – Extended hours until 8:00pm and special sale event

Table Matters – Fortunata trunk show, Haute Hostess Aprons trunk show

Village Sportswear/Marella – 10% off every purchase from 5- 8pm, Reusable totes given for every
purchase, Special sale racks – Have to see to believe! $5.00 T-shirt rack.

Western Supermarket – Ribeye Cookout featuring ribeye sandwich, chips and drink for $5.00, Coca Cola
DJ center with live DJ, Moet Champagne Sale

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Mountain Brook guides with complimentary tickets entered into a ROLEX drawing are available NOW at the Chamber office and Barton & Clay Jewelers in Mountain Brook Village.  They will also be available at the Chamber booth next to the stage at the Legends of Motorsports Road Rally, THIS THURSDAY, May 20th.   Guides with complimentary tickets are $25/each.  Winner will be announced at 7:30PM! You do not have to be present to win. Proceeds support the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce.   A very special thanks to Sperry Snow of Barton & Clay, and  one of the Legends of Motorsports sponsors, ROLEX, for arranging this special drawing!


To purchase a Mountain Brook Guide for $25 (5 for $100) and receive your complimentary ticket to be entered into drawing for a Rolex Submariner Watch to be held on May 20th, 7:30pm, advance drink tickets or for more information please contact The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce at 205-871-3779 and visit www.welcometomountainbrook.com.