Julian Classic Motoring Show

Julian's Classic Motoring Show, which is sponsored by the Julian Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Menghini Winery on both July 14 and 15.

This year will be a blend of extremes, with pristine perfect exotics and down-to-earth and hard-charging off-road vehicles, with the theme being "Salute to the 45th Running of the Baja 1000."

Customarily, cars are lined up along Julian's Main Street before they're driven to Menghini Winery for higher scrutiny. A parade from Julian to the winery will be held at 5 p.m. on July 14.

Fittingly, legendary race driver Ivan "Ironman" Stewart will be grand marshal in celebration of off-road racing's tough terrain skirmishes in Baja California. The 1,000-mile event, a November fixture, is the granddaddy of that style of competition.

Among Stewart's 82 triumphs, he captured a record 17 stadium races, a record 17 Baja 500s, three Baja 1000s and SCORE International events. He has won 10 point championships, including four SCORE world titles and three Mickey Thompson Entrainment Group championships. 

And, he's the only person so far to win overall, including motorcycles while driving a four-wheel vehicle solo in the Baja 1000. Stewart will be on hand to greet his many fans.

Ferraris, Porsches and Morgans - all with racing pedigrees - have been featured in previous shows and are expected to return.