Uniquely is a Modesto Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Central Valley so special.
In a city that celebrates classic cars and cruising, it’s fitting that a Modesto neighborhood features streets named after automotive icons. Located at the northern edge of the city, just off Coffee Road, you’ll find Grand Prix Drive. Branching off from it are streets like Maserati Drive, Ghia Court, Ferrari Drive, Bugatti Way, and Lamborghini Lane.
The race car-inspired pocket is one of numerous themed neighborhoods in Modesto. Around Modesto Junior College are Yale Avenue, Princeton Avenue, Harvard Avenue, Columbia Lane, Stanford Avenue, Fordham Avenue, and Purdue Avenue, which stem from College Avenue.
Off Rumble Road just east of McHenry Avenue, you will encounter King Arthur. Well, not the actual folk hero, but a few streets named after figures in his legend. Lancelot Lane leads to King Arthur Way, Merlin Way, Guinevere Lane and Charlamagne Way.