Where high-end adrenaline meets style, The Concours Club redefines luxury motorsport.
WRITTEN BY STEPHANIE DAVIS SMITH
In Opa-locka, just north of Miami’s glittering chaos, The Concours Club offers an immersive escape where speed is only part of the story.
“We’ve built a club and a resort first and foremost; it just happens to be anchored by a world-class racing circuit,” says club President Aaron Weiss. “That’s a very different starting point than most clubs.” It’s this hospitality-first philosophy that sets The Concours Club apart in the elite world of automotive culture.
Far from the testosterone-fueled garages of traditional tracks, The Concours Club offers a curated, immersive experience. From the lush private lounges to a dining program helmed by culinary heavyweight Chef Brad Kilgore and Master Sommelier Dan Pilkey, members are treated to more than horsepower. “Culture is at the heart of any great club,” says Weiss, “and what culture isn’t defined by its food?”
With a rumored six-figure initiation fee and five-figure annual membership, members rub elbows with the area’s elite, often over Kilgore’s Michelin-starred cuisine.
Still, it’s not all Champagne and steak tartare. The 2-plus mile circuit was designed with the kind of flow professional drivers obsess over, but engineered with the safety and accessibility to accommodate newcomers. “We’ve created an education environment where members can go from zero experience to running lap times just tenths off the pros,” Weiss explains.
Additionally, the club’s partnership with Aston Martin elevates its driving programs “with models like the Vantage, DBX707, and DB12 integrated into everything from member training to VIP transportation,” shares Weiss.
Then there’s Arte Veloce, The Concours Club’s signature event held during Art Basel. “It’s where art and speed intersect,” he says. Past editions have showcased everything from a 1938 Maserati Grand Prix car to curated installations by artists like Ignacio Gana and Bruce McQuiston. This year, a new partnership with CarCoterie promises to elevate the experience even further: blending rare vehicles, contemporary art, live music, and a menu card that’s as collectible as the cars.
Beyond the track, the Club is expanding into wellness with new pickleball and padel courts, plus a long-range plan for more holistic lifestyle amenities. “Because we manage everything in-house,” Weiss notes, “we can respond to member needs and execute ideas faster than anyone else in the space.”
So, who belongs at The Concours Club? “Anyone with a genuine passion for automobilia,” Weiss says. That might be a die-hard driver, a vintage collector, or someone who simply appreciates the artistry of a perfectly built machine. But most of all, it’s about community. “We’ve intentionally kept membership small. We want to know every name, every story.”
