Bahamas Speed Week Revival Revs Up
PICTET RACES TO SPONSORSHIP OF AUCTION OF PROMISES
Bahamas Speed Week Revival organizers announced today that one of the world's leading international private financial institutions, Pictet Bank, has signed on as the official sponsor of the event's gala banquet and Auction of Promises to benefit four Bahamian charities.
"Pictet's presence adds further prestige to a series of events already promising to be the sporting and social highlight of the year, Bahamas Speed Week Revival," said Jimmie Lowe, President. Set for November 30-December 5, Speed Week is expected to attract some $100 million in classic race and exotic cars to Nassau. Sir Stirling Moss is returning -- some 50 years later -- to serve as patron of Revival Week, lending what British organizer David McLaughlin dubbed "even more glamour to a scene that is brimming with star-studded settings, racing celebrities and activities." The week's events include exhibitions, a sprint at Arawak Cay, a hill climb at Fort Charlotte, Paddock Club, Concours d'Elegance, gala banquet and auction. Among the most popular events is likely to be an evening when all participating cars will be on display under the lights and tight security on Bay Street stretching from Frederick Street to Parliament Street. Bay Street will be closed to traffic during that time. Carlo Milano is sponsoring that evening.
For Pictet, with a presence in 19 countries, sponsorship offers the opportunity to invite very special guests to Nassau to witness the historic event and enjoy the interaction with drivers and guests.
"We are very proud to be an integral part of Bahamas Speed Week Revival," said Yves Lourdin, Managing Director, Pictet Bahamas. "This series promises to bring a contemporary touch to the glamour and excitement reminiscent of days gone by and its charitable component holds great appeal to us as an international leader in private wealth and institutional asset management." The December 3 gala benefit and Auction of Promises is set to benefit The Cancer Society, Ranfurly Home for Children, Teen Challenge and the AIDS Foundation.
According to organizers, Bahamas Speed Week has attracted top level sponsors.
"We are extremely pleased with the interest by sponsors and are in talks with what we believe will be the last two gold sponsors this week," said Lowe. "In this economic climate, it is a testament to what people believe Bahamas Speed Week Revival means to the economy and to the culture of The Bahamas that sponsors have been so eager to get in on the starting line." Pictet joins sponsors Carlo Milano, Graycliff, Bahamas Ferries, Ministry of Tourism & Aviation and the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture and EFG Financial Services.
CAPTION: PICTET AUCTION OF PROMISES SPONSOR - Yves Lourdin, Managing Director, Pictet Bahamas, the official sponsor of the Bahamas Speed Week Revival’s gala banquet and Auction of Promises. The December 3 event will benefit the Cancer Society, Ranfurly Home for Children, Teen challenge and the AIDS Foundation.
