Take a Drive with Kevin | Drive Toward a Cure
# Take a Drive with Kevin | Drive Toward a Cure
**Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM**
**Starting Location: Ride Lounge Midtown Atlanta**
Join us for a special morning of cars, community, and purpose as **Ride Lounge Midtown proudly serves as the starting point for Take a Drive with Kevin**, a charity driving experience benefiting those living with Parkinson's disease.
Hosted by the national nonprofit **Drive Toward a Cure**, this meaningful event honors the life and legacy of Kevin Smith, a beloved automotive and motorsports public relations professional whose passion for cars and people left a lasting impact on the automotive community.
Participants will gather at Ride Lounge Midtown beginning at 8:00 AM before departing at approximately 9:15 AM for a scenic drive through the beautiful foothills of North Georgia to **Wolf Mountain Vineyards**.
Upon arrival, guests will enjoy an exclusive experience hosted by winery owner, chief winemaker, and Porsche enthusiast Karl Boegner, including a private tour of his automobile collection, wine tasting, lunch, and a visit to his Rock 'n' Roll Bar and Guitar Hall of Fame.
The gathering will also feature special appearances by legendary motorsports broadcaster **Bob Varsha** and 2025 FIA World Endurance Champion **Ryan Hardwick**.
More than just a drive, this event brings automotive enthusiasts together to celebrate friendship, honor Kevin's legacy, and support Parkinson's research, patient care, and assistance for families affected by the disease.
### Event Details
- **Date:** Saturday, November 14, 2026 - **Arrival:** 8:00 AM at Ride Lounge Midtown - **Departure:** Approximately 9:15 AM - **Destination:** Wolf Mountain Vineyards, Dahlonega, GA - **Experience concludes:** 2:00 PM - **Registration:** $350 per vehicle - **Additional passengers:** $75 each - **Availability:** Limited registration
Proceeds benefit Emory University's Parkinson's disease program and Drive Toward a Cure's Special Assistance Grant Fund.
**Come for the drive. Be part of something bigger.**
**Registration and full event details:**
https://www.drivetowardacure.org/day/kevin2026/