On behalf of the San Diego Automotive Museum Board of Directors, we invite you to join us as a valued partner for our annual signature event, THE Party in the Park…Ignite! A Night at the Grand Prix on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This extraordinary evening celebrates automotive artistry and history while fueling vital support for underserved San Diego youth through our IGNITE Academy.

By donating an item toward our auction, you play an integral role in this prestigious event while gaining exposure for your business to an influential audience. Proceeds from your auction item will help drive transformative opportunities for our youth. Your brand will be in front of over 400 distinguished guests—including automotive and racing industry leaders, philanthropists, educators, and business professionals.

This year, we are proud to honor Dr. Steve and Mrs. Lynne Wheeler for their unwavering commitment to empowering local youth through educational opportunities, advocating for the arts, and strengthening our community. Their dedication to our youth and our car community embodies the mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum.

Since 2021, THE Party in the Park has raised nearly $3 million for the IGNITE Academy—our innovative educational program designed to Inspire, Guide, Network, provide Internships, Train, and Educate underserved students in the automotive trades. Each year, the Academy provides 60 local youth participants with hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world career opportunities through the Museum’s 26 automotive partnerships.

This elegant evening at the San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park promises to be our most spectacular yet! Guests enjoy a gourmet seated dinner, signature cocktails, complimentary valet parking, and an array of auction opportunities, including a thrilling live auction, a silent and super silent auction, and a performance by Liquid Blue, voted America’s Best Dance Band.

Your generous donation will directly support the IGNITE Academy and is tax-deductible. By contributing, you play a vital role in transforming the lives of underserved youth.