Randy Heinitz's (rheinitz) Blog

The Thermal Motorsports Track & Club is a private member's only race track being developed in Thermal, CA, near Palm Springs in the Southern California Desert. Situated close to The Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, the club promises to be a world class premier invitation-only racing club aim...

There's something definitely refreshing when it comes to an old-fashioned retail bookstore in a small town and The Book Exchange does not disappoint. Located in a rejuvenated strip mall at 611 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, this book store doesn't have a fancy façade, sign or window di...

Vintage car owners Aaron and Valerie Weiss of San Marino, CA, were awarded Best in Show for a 1929 Auburn 8-120 Boattail Speedster at The 2011 Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance held Sunday, February 27, at The La Quinta Resort and Club. Nine Special and Design Team awards were handed out at the...

In spite of rain and cold temperatures, spectators and drivers alike gathered in Old Town La Quinta, east of Palm Springs, Saturday morning for the start of Tour Classique, a road trip of vintage and exotic motor vehicles through the east Coachella Valley. The event is affiliated with The Desert...

McCormick's of Palm Springs officially began a three day classic car auction in downtown Palm Springs Friday afternoon with greetings from the mayor and a chance to peruse the inventory to be liquidated. Admission was free so curious spectators and auto enthusiasts mingled with registered bidder...

Fresh and locally grown produce can be found weekly at three certified farmers markets in the Palm Springs area. Every Saturday in Palm Springs, Sundays in La Quinta and Wednesdays in Palm Desert local growers and farmers set up an open air market to sell their goods. The Certified Farmers Marke...

Every Thursday morning at 10:00am during season, Kathy Leonard, a volunteer for The Palm Springs Historical Society, leads groups of people on a tour of downtown Palm Springs. A long term resident, Leonard points out buildings and points of interest to tourists and locals alike making sure to in...

Car enthusiasts interested in seeing some new and innovative cars from Fiat and Tesla, as well as Cadillac, will be able to do so this weekend at The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance in La Quinta, CA, on Sunday, February 27, from 10 am to 4 pm. Among the cars showcased will be the electric Road...

A Tourist Information Center has just opened in Downtown Palm Springs in the historic La Plaza Center. Located at 185 S. Indian Canyon Drive, The Palm Springs Tour and Tourist Information Center is operated by Elite Land Tours and Mark Farley. In addition to booking an Elite Land Tour excursion,...

If vintage automobile shows or classic car auctions are your passion then the Palm Springs area is offering two nationally acclaimed shows and auctions this week end. McCormick's Palm Springs Collector Car Auctions will be hosting a three day event at The Spa Resort Casino in Downtown Palm Sprin...