Cars & Social Wraps Up 2026 with the Jersey Pines Rally
30 exotic cars, 175+ miles and a full day through the New Jersey Pine Barrens made for the perfect Cars & Social season finale.
On October 3, Cars & Social hosted its Jersey Pines Rally, bringing together approximately 30 exotic cars for an eight-stop, 175+ mile drive from Monmouth County through the Pine Barrens and ultimately to the Seaview Hotel in Galloway. The planned route included Harry Wright Lake, Batsto Village, Sweetwater Marina and Atlantic City. Route
Starting at Avanti
The day kicked off at Avanti Day Resort in Manalapan, which cleared its parking lot and opened its doors exclusively for the group. Drivers enjoyed coffee and a hot breakfast provided by The Bagel Nook while rally decals were installed and everyone prepared for the day ahead.
Presented by Dayton Custom Wheels
Our headline sponsor, Dayton Custom Wheels & Coatings, had its logo displayed across the windshields of the rally cars. Based in Asbury Park, Dayton specializes in powder coating, wheel and rim repair, polishing, plating and custom wheel finishes.
We thank Dayton Custom Wheels for supporting Cars & Social and helping make the Jersey Pines Rally possible.
Through the Jersey Pines
From Manalapan, the group headed south through the Pine Barrens, enjoying some of New Jersey's best backroads and scenery.
After several stops along the route, the group arrived at Sweetwater Marina for a waterfront lunch. The large parking area allowed all of the cars to stay together while everyone enjoyed lunch overlooking the water.
Cigars, Seaview & Dinner
The final driving stretch brought the group to Tennessee Avenue Tobacco Company in Atlantic City, where everyone had a chance to relax outside, enjoy cigars and take in the lineup of cars.
As the sun went down, the group continued to the Seaview Hotel in Galloway to check in. The night ended with a large group dinner, drinks and plenty of conversation about the cars and the incredible day we had together.
A Perfect End to the Season
From breakfast at Avanti to 175+ miles through the Pines, waterfront lunch, cigars in Atlantic City and dinner at Seaview, the Jersey Pines Rally was an incredible way to close out the 2026 driving season.
Thank you to our sponsors, participating businesses and, most importantly, the 30 drivers who joined us and made the day possible.
The cars bring us together. The experiences keep us together.
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