Ace Spade Rally 2026 - The Capitol Run
Tuesday, July 28 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
Celoron, NY –Bedford, PA – Lynchburg, VA – Asheville, NC – Roanoke, VA – Washington, DC
– Celebrate our 10th anniversary!
– ASR 2026 includes six days of driving through iconic routes such as Back of the Dragon, Blue Ridge Parkway, and various mountain roads in West Virginia
– Cultural Experiences: Visiting the Washington monuments, exploring The Wharf in DC, and walking the historic cobblestone streets of Asheville, which is known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture
– Special Events: Visit to aviation hanger for an up-close viewing of Space Shuttle, Lockheed Blackbird and many unique aircrafts on display. Cars and Coffee in Lynchburg and Washington area, with an optional sport shooting activity
– Hotel Accommodations: Five nights of luxury and modern 4-star+ hotel stays
– Adventures: 6 days of adventuring through epic and scenic roads with the Rally fam and like-minded car enthusiasts
– Seamless Navigation: A curated route map with planned stops for fuel, lunch, and restrooms
– Spots are limited!
Your 2026 Ace Spade Rally experience will include:
– Entry for 1 (one) Rally car (with maximum of two participants per car)
– Access for up to 2 (two) participants and 1 (one) rally car, to all planned events throughout the rally
– 5 nights of luxury and modern 4-star+ hotel accommodations
– Welcome reception at selected hotel
– Closing Night Event and Dinner in Washington, DC, featuring award presentations and prizes
– Access to aviation hanger for an up-close viewing of Space Shuttle, Lockheed Blackbird and many fantastic aircrafts on display
– An ASR Playbook with daily itineraries, online maps, and turn-by-turn navigation Planned waypoints include stops for fuel, lunch, and restrooms
– Sponsor Car Decals, Ace Spade Rally shirts and swag bag
– Rally routes are pre-driven to ensure safe road conditions
– Secured and reserved overnight parking during the rally
– Overnight parking fees included during the rally
To Receive an INVITE – Register below and enter “Back of Dragon” in the additional info below!
ITINERARY:
Teams meet and greet in Celeron, NY on evening of Mon, Jul 27 for drinks and pizza by the lake.
Tue, Jul 28
Day 1: Celoron, NY to Bedford, PA
– Celoron NY Launch
– Susquehannock State Park and Sproul State Forest in Pennsylvania
– Pub and Brewery lunch
– 4-Star accommodations at Hotel Resort & Spa
Wed, Jul 29
Day 2: Bedford, PA to Lynchburg, VA
– Roller coaster drive on George Washington Hwy & Seneca Trail
– Smoky and savory BBQ lunch
– An exhilarating drive through 5 ridges in the Appalachian mountains through West Virginia and Virginia
– Cars and Coffee Lynchburg VA
– 4-Star+ hotel accommodations
– A welcome evening with hors d’oeuvres
Thu, Jul 30
Day 3: Lynchburg, VA to Asheville, NC
– Experience an epic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Back of the Dragon, and various North Carolina mountain roads.
– Lunch at an American/Mexican fusion restaurant; the breakfast burrito is highly recommended at any time of day.
– 4-Star+ hotel accommodations and Social Wine Hour upon arrival.
– Explore and enjoy the local food and culture in Asheville.
Fri, Jul 31
Day 4: Asheville, NC to Roanoke, VA
– Experience scenic routes along the Blue Ridge Parkway, taking in the stunning vistas and landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands.
– Enjoy a relaxing brewery lunch
– Photo op at iconic locations in Roanoke
– 4-Star accommodations at the “Magic City”
Sat, Aug 1
Day 5: Roanoke, VA to Washington, DC
– Scenic drive through the fantastic roads enroute to Washington, DC.
– Visit to aviation hanger for an up-close viewing of Space Shuttle, Lockheed Blackbird and many unique aircrafts on display.
– A drive around the Capitol building for photo op
– Walking tour of the D.C. monuments and iconic landmarks
– 4-Star+ hotel accommodations at the Wharf
– Closing Night Event & Dinner: Closing night dinner featuring award presentations & prizes
Sun, Aug 2
Day 5: Washington, DC to home
– Cars and Coffee in DC
– Optional sport shooting session at the C&C venue
– Group Drive Home: A planned route featuring beautiful roads and scheduled stops along the way
