Meet the Founder

Meet the Founder

Ike Kanakanui is an automobile enthusiast and the visionary behind Legacy Road Tours. Growing up in Southern California, he developed his passion for driving on the iconic Banner Grade of Highway SR-78. His journey began with a classic 1972 El Camino and expanded during his service in the Navy, where he received specialized training in evasive, tactical, and defensive driving. This included experience on drift and race courses, honing his ability to manage vehicles at high speeds in challenging and adverse environments.


As a connoisseur of unique vehicles, Ike has owned a range of classics, including a restored 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto, enjoying exhilarating drives through the picturesque hills of Taormina and Castelmola, Sicily. He has completed La Corsa Sicilia to Monaco, showcasing his expertise and passion for technical driving and maximizing vehicle performance through iconic roads.


Currently Ike in the southernmost city of the United States, at the end of US1 in Key West, where he curates exclusive driving experiences locally and worldwide with Legacy Road Tours, inviting discerning enthusiasts to explore the thrill of the open road in unparalleled style.

Ike Kanakanui is an automobile enthusiast and the visionary behind Legacy Road Tours. Growing up in Southern California, he developed his passion for driving on the iconic Banner Grade of Highway SR-78. His journey began with a classic 1972 El Camino and expanded during his service in the Navy, where he received specialized training in evasive, tactical, and defensive driving. This included experience on drift and race courses, honing his ability to manage vehicles at high speeds in challenging and adverse environments.


As a connoisseur of unique vehicles, Ike has owned a range of classics, including a restored 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto, enjoying exhilarating drives through the picturesque hills of Taormina and Castelmola, Sicily. He has completed La Corsa Sicilia to Monaco, showcasing his expertise and passion for technical driving and maximizing vehicle performance through iconic roads.


Currently Ike in the southernmost city of the United States, at the end of US1 in Key West, where he curates exclusive driving experiences locally and worldwide with Legacy Road Tours, inviting discerning enthusiasts to explore the thrill of the open road in unparalleled style.

Ike Kanakanui is an automobile enthusiast and the visionary behind Legacy Road Tours. Growing up in Southern California, he developed his passion for driving on the iconic Banner Grade of Highway SR-78. His journey began with a classic 1972 El Camino and expanded during his service in the Navy, where he received specialized training in evasive, tactical, and defensive driving. This included experience on drift and race courses, honing his ability to manage vehicles at high speeds in challenging and adverse environments.


As a connoisseur of unique vehicles, Ike has owned a range of classics, including a restored 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto, enjoying exhilarating drives through the picturesque hills of Taormina and Castelmola, Sicily. He has completed La Corsa Sicilia to Monaco, showcasing his expertise and passion for technical driving and maximizing vehicle performance through iconic roads.

Currently Ike in the southernmost city of the United States, at the end of US1 in Key West, where he curates exclusive driving experiences locally and worldwide with Legacy Road Tours, inviting discerning enthusiasts to explore the thrill of the open road in unparalleled style.

Legacy Road Tours are curated cultural road journeys — immersive small-group trips that combine the freedom of driving with insider access to authentic local food, culture, and heritage events.

Copyright Legacy Road Tours, 2025. All Rights Reserved.

Legacy Road Tours are curated cultural road journeys — immersive small-group trips that combine the freedom of driving with insider access to authentic local food, culture, and heritage events.

Copyright Legacy Road Tours, 2025. All Rights Reserved.

Legacy Road Tours are curated cultural road journeys — immersive small-group trips that combine the freedom of driving with insider access to authentic local food, culture, and heritage events.

Copyright Legacy Road Tours, 2025. All Rights Reserved.