Concours d’Elegance 2010
A Concours d’Elegance (from French meaning a competition of elegance, lit. “concourse of excellence”, referring to the gathering of prestigious cars) dates back to 17th Century French aristocracy, who paraded horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris during Summer weekends and holidays. Over time, carriages became horseless and the gatherings became a competition among automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their automobiles.
The Jaguar Club of Southern Colorado
proudly presents
The 2nd Annual Pikes Peak Concours d’Elegance
| by Don Yowell All those months of planning and work and suddenly, it’s here. It’s October 1 and the 2010 Pikes Peak Concours d’Elegance is off and running. 
Photo by Keith Winton The event seems to take on a life of it’s own and moves smoothly and efficiently; the cocktail party in a picture-perfect setting, dinner with old and new friends with lots of things to talk about and, as quickly as it began, day one is over. Day 2 begins very early, cool and quiet, but with that subtle underlying urgency of knowing there’s plenty of work yet to be done.
Photo by Keith Winton Familiar faces begin arriving amid the smell of hot coffee and warm bagels. Soon, lots of beautiful automobiles grace the recently vacated parking lot. For some of these Jaguars, this event is a homecoming as this lot was once their home – a fitting place to be judged as they continue their journey through the years and miles.
Photo by Keith Winton As the sun continues to rise, the British Motoring Festival also moves into full swing. Lots of British and U.K. motoring history arrives, some familiar, some new to this show, but all interesting.
Photo by Keith Winton 10:00 A.M. and the Red Noland fire truck horn and siren announce the judges meeting and the show begins. Each vehicle is carefully scrutinized and evaluated. Very little will get past these judges, many whom have years of
Photo by Keith Winton |
experience under their belts. There is also a group of new, less experienced judges, getting their training from some of the best.All too quickly, the morning ends and a small group of Jaguars line up for the afternoon drive, the second of Jack’s finely executed Concours parades. This year, the route is through the Air Force Academy to gaze upon mile after mile of football fan’s vehicles lining both sides of Stadium Boulevard. Today it’s Air Force versus Navy – an event close to the hearts of a number of the Concours participants.
After the Air Force Academy, the parade of motorized elegance heads south, to the Garden of the Gods Visitor’s Center and a photo-op!
Photo by Kelly Dennis After the much needed break, the group heads through the Garden of the Gods into Manitou Springs and back to Jaguar, Colorado Springs.
Photo by Keith Winton The smell of barbecued beef and chicken fills the air and suddenly, it’s dinner and awards time. Every one is tired and slightly sunburned, but there’s a smile on each face with the satisfaction gained from a “job well done”.
Photo by Don Yowell It’s 8:00 P.M and Concours 2010 is over. It’s been a glorious event in a marvelous setting with wonderful weather and great friends. Truly, another classic chapter in the Jaguar life style.
Photo by Don Yowell The results of the 2010 Pikes Peak Concours d’Elegance are listed below: |
| Category | Score | Year | Type | Name | Club |
| C4 – 1st | 99.18 | 1958 | XK150 | Gary & Dee Kerkow | JCSC |
| C6 – 1st | 99.92 | 1971 | E-Type | Craig Miles / Dave Sanders | RMJC |
| C7 – 1st | 99.70 | 1973 | E-Type | Gary George | RMJC |
| C15A – 1st | 99.90 | 1985 | XJS | Steve & Deanie Kennedy | RMJC |
| C15B – 1st | 98.06 | 1996 | XJS | Ray Horrall, Jr. | RMJC |
| C16A – 1st | 99.94 | 2000 | XK8 | Cyndi & Howard Mumm | JCSC |
| C16A – 2nd | 99.93 | 1997 | XK8 | Frank& Claudia Hummel | RMJC |
| C16B – 1st | 98.76 | 2007 | XK | Gary & Dee Kerkow | JCSC |
| C17 – 1st | 98.76 | 2007 | S-Type | Rick DeWilde | RMJC |
| C18 – 1st | 99.90 | 2000 | X-Type | Keith Winton | JCSC |
| S3 – 1st | 9.440 | 1986 | XJS-C | Frank & Jean Oakley | RMJC |
| D2 – 1st | 9.704 | 1965 | E-Type | Budd Butcher | JCSC |
| D6 – 1st | 9.969 | 1986 | XJ6 VP | Jack & Debbie Humphrey | JCSC |
| D8A – 1st | 9.596 | 1986 | XJS | Richard & Bee Eller | JCSC |
| D9A – 1st | 9.974 | 2003 | XK8 | Donald Yowell / Kelly Dennis | JCSC |
| D9A – 3rd | 9.871 | 2001 | XK8 | Roy & Angela Winton | JCSC |
| D9A – 2nd | 9.913 | 1998 | XK8 | Ray Horrall, Jr. | RMJC |
| D9B – 1st | 9.997 | 2007 | XKR | Tom & Donna Miller | JCSC |
| D9B – 2nd | 9.970 | 2007 | XKS | Carolyn McCaul | JCSC |
| D11 – 2nd | 9.991 | 2002 | X-Type | Andrew & Norma Miller | JCSC |
| D11 – 3rd | 9.858 | 2008 | S-Type | Donald Yowell / Kelly Dennis | JCSC |
| D11 – 1st | 9.996 | 2006 | X-Type | Carolyn McCaul | JCSC |