Cars & Cigars Set for August 2, Tickets Now On Sale

Per usual, summer is flying by! We hope you're racking up the miles and enjoying the sunshine. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, there's still plenty of exciting automotive events in the near future. Perhaps we will see you at Pebble Beach in a few weeks, or Hilton Head a little later this fall. Does car season ever really end? If you're as enthusiastic as us, the answer is no! In recent news, the RPM Foundation managed and participated in the Great Race X-Cup, racing from Minnesota to South Carolina. Throughout the journey, the Foundation raised ~$50,000 and awarded nearly ~$60,000 in grants and scholarships! Just a few weeks later, the RPM Foundation team, connected with Lucky Kraken production company, went cameras up at LaVine Restorations in Nappanee, Indiana to film the first episode of a new educational docu-series Endangered Skills , as seen in the cover photo above. At LeMay - America's Car Museum there has been a fantastic response to our current exhibit, Rare & Luxurious: 100 Years of Exceptional Automobiles . If you've yet to see it, be sure to visit soon. It will be closing at the end of September to make room for a brand new, can't miss exhibition. Keep an eye out for an official announcement about this exhibit that is being put together with the help of a guest curator with a name you'll surely recognize! In the coming weeks, we will be hosting Cars & Cigars followed by our annual gala, Wheels & Heels, both of which will take place at LeMay - America's Car Museum in Tacoma, WA. If you'd like to join us at the gala on September 6th for a celebratory evening don't hesitate to RSVP, as limited tickets remain! More information about Cars & Cigars can be found below! We here at the Trust truly appreciate your support, whether that's as a Museum visitor, donor, volunteer or someone simply sharing our passions for automotive history, vehicle preservation, and driving! Thank you for joining our mission to honor the past, celebrate the present, and drive the future of car culture.

From cross-country adventures to exhilarating new exhibitions and youth-powered racing, the future is bright for America's Automotive Trust! Plans are already underway for the return of The Drive Home, set for January 2026. This time, we’ll be cruising the legendary Route 66 from California to Illinois before heading to the Motor City for the Detroit Auto Show, all in honor of the 100th anniversary of America’s most iconic highway. Stay tuned to find out where you can catch us as we drive classic cars more than 2,000 miles across the nation. In Tacoma, Rare & Luxurious: 100 Years of Exceptional Automobiles is now open at LeMay – America’s Car Museum . This stunning new exhibit explores a century of style, performance, and prestige, featuring icons like the Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Lamborghini Miura, Duesenberg Model J, and Ford GT. This tribute to the art of the automobile is a can't miss! On the RPM Foundation front, the future is shifting into high gear. Preparations are underway for the 2025 Great Race X-Cup, happening next month, where student teams will showcase their skill on the open road. The RPM team is also kicking off filming for Endangered Skills, an all-new video series spotlighting the vanishing techniques that keep restoration traditions alive. As we celebrate car culture past, present, and future, we wish everyone a joyful, thrilling, and safe car season. Stay tuned, stay engaged, and above all, keep driving what you love.