Category: Events to Attend
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Rise and Shine: Race Service’s Friday Morning Gathering
There’s something magical about a Friday morning. Not the alarm clock going off before the sun is up part, but that moment when you pull up to a warehouse in Los Angeles, the smell of espresso hits you before you even open the car door, and you realize you’re surrounded by people who value good
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Willow Springs Reimagined: A Desert Icon Gets a Second Life
There’s a familiar knot in the gut that enthusiasts get when they hear a beloved racetrack is changing hands. The words “redevelopment” and “investment” get thrown around and suddenly visions of bulldozers replacing berms with condos dance in our heads. So when the news broke that Willow Springs Raceway had been sold to CrossHarbor Capital
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SoCal Drivers Club Is Building the Track Community We’ve All Been Waiting For
Picture this: it’s 6 AM on a Saturday, you’re loading your helmet into the car, and you’re about to drive two hours to spend maybe 60 minutes actually on track. By the time you factor in multiple drivers’ meetings, tech inspection, and waiting around between sessions, you’ve burned an entire weekend for what amounts to
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The Definitive Guide to Monterey Car Week
Last August, I found myself driving down Highway 1 toward the Monterey Peninsula for what car enthusiasts simply call “Car Week.” What started as a single concours event in 1950 has evolved into the most significant automotive gathering in North America, where million-dollar auction hammers fall, racing legends still turn laps at Laguna Seca, and
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The People’s Champ: Seeing Ken Block’s Legacy
The first thing that hits you when you walk into the “People’s Champ” exhibit isn’t the cars—it’s the silence. Not literal silence, but that moment when your brain stops processing the museum chatter around you because you’re staring at the actual Hoonicorn. There it sits, black with those unmistakable Hoonigan graphics, and suddenly you’re 15
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Finding My Tribe: How Camp Overcrest and Sportscar Vacationland Reminded Me Why I Love Cars
There’s a moment that happens at every great car event. It’s not when the supercars roll up or when the cameras start flashing. It’s quieter than that. It’s when you’re standing next to your car, coffee in hand, watching the morning light reflect off your paint, and a stranger walks up to ask about your
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The Journey to RADwood NorCal 2025
There’s something magical about pointing your car down an unfamiliar highway with nothing but a full tank of gas and the promise of automotive nirvana waiting at the end. This past weekend, that journey led me from the high mountain passes of the Sierra Nevada to the San Jose Earthquakes stadium for RADwood NorCal 2025,
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Small Town, Big Scene: How a Reno Car Show Sparked Something Bigger
A few days ago, I found myself back in a familiar place, walking rows of cars, a camera in one pocket and a Red Bull in the other. But this time was different. I wasn’t just attending another car show. I had been invited as part of the media team at Flagship Autoshow 25 in
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Portland Cars and Coffee: Where Oregon’s Car Culture Comes Alive
Every Saturday morning, in the sleepy industrial edges of suburban Portland, the most eclectic gathering of gearheads in the Pacific Northwest descends on a parking lot of Langer’s Entertainment Center in Sherwood, Oregon. Welcome to Portland Cars and Coffee, where Ferraris meet lifted Tacomas, and vintage BMWs park next to hypercars. It’s an event that
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Fanatec GT America at Sonoma: The Perfect First Taste of Racing
When someone mentions the Sonoma area, you’d be forgiven for thinking of Napa Valley. Rolling vineyards, overachieving Cabernets, and enough rustic charm to sell out a year’s worth of fall weddings. Yet hidden among these same hills lies an entirely different world of similar sensory experience: the thunderous, adrenaline-fueled realm of Sonoma Raceway. Discovering Racing’s
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SEMA Spotlight: S Klub LA’s C63s Red Pig Tribute
Los Angeles-based S Klub LA has carved a niche for itself by creating some of the most imaginative and visually stunning automotive builds in the world. With a passion for blending classic car design with modern performance, S Klub LA is known for taking iconic vehicles and reinterpreting them in ways that pay homage to
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An Amateur at SEMA: My First-Time Attending
Attending SEMA for the first time is an unforgettable experience for any car enthusiast, and it was no different for me. As someone who’s followed the automotive world closely and always admired the insane builds, innovations, and creativity that emerge from this annual event, actually being there in person was surreal. Imagine stepping into an
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SEMA 2024 Spotlight: Evolve Automotive’s P65 Swapped 1M
Every year, SEMA showcases groundbreaking builds from some of the most creative minds in the automotive world. But this year, Evolve Automotive’s P65-swapped BMW 1M was truly a showstopper. Known for their precision engineering and high-performance builds, Evolve Automotive took what was already a cult favorite—the BMW 1M—and transformed it into a motorsport-inspired masterpiece by
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SEMA 2024 Spotlight: Toyota Unveils GR86 WRC Tribute
Attending SEMA 2024 was a sensory overload of automotive passion and innovation, but one car that truly stood out was Toyota’s GR86 Rally Legacy Concept. This wasn’t just another concept car on display; it was a heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic rally cars in Toyota’s history—the Castrol-liveried Celica GT-Four, which dominated the
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Kia’s Returns to SEMA 2024 With Adventure in It’s Sights
There’s a certain magic that comes with attending your first live concept car release, especially at an event as electrifying as the SEMA Show. As an automotive enthusiast, I’ve watched countless unveilings online, but being there in person, in the bustling, high-energy atmosphere of SEMA, was a whole different experience. Standing among journalists, influencers, and
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Gridlife Laguna is Forza Horizon in Real Life
If you have any interest in cars, motorsport, or simply having an adrenaline-fueled good time, Gridlife at Laguna Seca is an event you can’t miss. This high-octane festival combines the thrill of on-track action with the energy of a music festival, creating an unforgettable weekend experience. I had the chance to attend this year’s event
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Ferrari Challenge North America at Sonoma: Italian Exotics for American Peanuts
There’s something inherently special about Ferrari. It’s not just the name, the history, or even the engineering excellence—it’s the way these cars make you feel. The Ferrari Challenge North America series embodies this emotion, bringing the soul of Ferrari to racetracks across the continent. Recently, I had the opportunity to experience this automotive spectacle at
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The Dream of the 90’s is Alive at RADWood
Located this year on the iconic Pier 30 in San Francisco, Radwood NorCal is not just a car show; it’s a vibrant celebration of automotive culture from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Attending Radwood is like stepping into a time machine, where the sights, sounds, and styles of two unforgettable decades come roaring back to life.
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Is Coffee Driving the Future for Car Enthusiasts?
In the bustling heart of Los Angeles, a new haven has emerged for car enthusiasts—one that marries the love for finely brewed coffee with the passion for sleek automobiles. Motoring Coffee isn’t just your regular coffee shop; it’s a vibrant community hub that stands at the crossroads of casual café culture and the world of
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Petersen Automotive Museum: A Temple of Automotive History and Culture
The Petersen Automotive Museum is renowned for its diverse and meticulously detailed exhibits that span the entire spectrum of automotive history. From gleaming classic cars that defined their eras to the cutting-edge prototype vehicles shaping our future, each exhibit is crafted with an extraordinary level of scrutiny and detail. The museum’s displays are not merely
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All Makes Welcome: A Low-Key Take on SoCal Car Culture
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Long Beach, California, outside the quaint yet bustling Good Time Coffee, is “All Makes Welcome”. A monthly low-key car show that unfolds as a picturesque representation of Southern California’s rich automotive tapestry. Unlike the traditional “Cars and Coffee” meets where the aroma of premium coffee blends with the sight
The Late Brake 