The 7th Annual Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance has come to a close. The weather for the whole affair over the past 5 days has been perfect, and the field of distinguished and rare motorcars was beyond description. The 180 vehicles are separated into 26 classes and judged within each class with a runner-up, second place, and winner. Among the many classes, there were four finalists for “best in show”. The winner of the 2025 Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance was the 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Spider – The Rimoli Alfa owned by Chris McAllister, driven by son Alex McAllister.
This vehicular presentation is so vast that it defies adequate description. According to the Audrain website, “The vehicles selected pay homage to the theme of History, Luxury and Sport.” Often compared to the Pebble Beach Concours, Newport is perceived as a more intimate setting where people can engage more fully with the automobiles. The vehicles on display range from early 1900 steam-powered vehicles to 1980 race cars and everything in between. There was also the fully electric Dacora on display, available in 2027/2028. Some of the cars represent the only remaining representations of their model in the world. Some were perfectly restored vintage motorcars, appearing timeless, and others were glorious in their original state, celebrating preservation over restoration.
Jay Leno, Chairman of this year’s event, was ever-present on the grounds and received all comers with stories, agreeing to selfies and autographs. Leno shared the podium with Nick Waller, Donald Osborne, the former CEO of the Audrain Group, and John Paul DeJoria, who presented the awards and offered commentary for each class.
This event has quickly become one of the crown jewels in Newport, marking it on people’s calendars. The next Audrain Newport Concours will occur on October 4, 2026.
Images represent an overview of vehicles on display until photos of judges, after which vehicles shown are winners in their class, finishing with the best in show winner.
Drake Maye ran for 68 yards and threw for 86 in sloppy, snowy conditions and scored New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Jack Casey has always loved music. Whether listening, playing solo or with friends these experiences over the decades have informed his photography. The passion to photographically preserve the pinnacle moment of a musicians’ performance is what fuels him. He has shot a diverse range of thousands of world class artists, dating back to the early 70s. Casey has photographed the Newport Festivals, the Philadelphia Folk Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festivals. It’s not uncommon to see him shooting at many local theaters, clubs and performance venues.
Casey’s work has appeared on CD covers and in publications, physical and online media as well as being included by Joan Baez in the book, Musicians As Artists. After being retired for a decade from a career in social work, Casey is working on a photo-story book reflecting upon his life on the stage, backstage and in the photo pit.
