ARTOMOBILIA NEWS
Driven to Give: The Humane Society for Hamilton County
As Driven to Give approaches on October 24th, we're featuring the charities it supports. This week: the Humane Society for Hamilton County, one of the only open-admission, truly no-kill shelters in the country. Matched entry fees and a poker run turn a great day of driving directly into second chances for animals.
Two Things to Know Before Zusammen
Two things to know before Zusammen on October 10th. The lunch option from Big Hoffa's closes this Wednesday, after that, it's display-only registration. And we're giving away all our past Artomobilia merch, free to anyone who wants it. Show up at noon for the best selection, because the best pieces go first.
Come for the Cars, Stay for the Community
We've covered all our events this year, so for Zusammen, we're turning the lens on the organizations that support us all season: Motor District and its amazing campus, Autogeek (a car care giant based right in Westfield), and T-Fiber's exceptional speed and service. Come see the community on October 10th.
Driven to Give: Meet The Oaks Academy
As Driven to Give approaches on October 24th, we're featuring the charities it supports. This week: The Oaks Academy, a classical school serving diverse Indianapolis families since 1998. Matched by the Woodard Van Riper Family Foundation, each entry fee is doubled, and the top poker hands add up to $6K, $4K, and $2K more.
One Word Says It All: Zusammen
Zusammen means "all-together" in German, and that's the whole idea: bringing the Indianapolis German car community into one place as the season winds down. Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Volkswagen, all are welcome at Motor District, with inspiring garages, lunch from Big Hoffa's, and live music. All ages welcome.
Moments of Joy: Meet Random Acts of Flowers
Driven to Give is filling up with worthy local charities and the enthusiasts who support them. First up: Random Acts of Flowers, a unique Indianapolis nonprofit that delivers recycled flowers and moments of kindness to people in healthcare facilities, more than 170,000 bouquets since 2016. We're excited to forward their mission.
Everything German, All in One Place
Zusammen is on. Stunning German machinery comes to Motor District on Saturday, October 10th, from noon to 2pm, with lunch from Porsche collector and restaurateur Adam Hoffman of Big Hoffa's, music from Chris Trowbridge, and a rare peek inside the Motor District car condominiums. Everything German enthusiasts love, in one place.
Ending the Season by Giving Back
The Artomobilia Driven to Give Road Rally, presented by the Woodard Van Riper Foundation, closes the driving season with nearly $140,000 directed to charities chosen by select entrants. A reboot of the foundation's decade-old Road Rally tradition, it runs from Silo Auto Club through southern Indiana to downtown Carmel.
Supporting the First Responders Who Supported Carmel
Before Artomobilia this year, a hundred-year storm flooded Carmel, and some of the first responders who rescued neighbors lost their own property to the same waters. On September 24th, Hotel Carmichael's Somm Smackdown sends 100 percent of funds to support them. Seating is limited and will sell out. Register now.
A Stroll Down Memory Lane, and a Look Ahead
With the 2026 season wrapped, we're looking ahead to our 20th anniversary in August 2027, and looking back at how far we've come. Our partners at Carmel Monthly have chronicled Artomobilia since 2014, from Lane Motor Museum to our most noteworthy collectors. Take a stroll down memory lane with us.
One Last Gathering Before the Season Closes
The season has one last gathering, and it's nearly here. Zusammen comes to Motor District on Saturday, October 10th. Grab your German-car-loving friends, register for lunch, and join us for an array of German hardware, live music, barbecue from Big Hoffa's, and garage tours. The proper way to close the season.
The Weekend We're Still Smiling About
Artomobilia Weekend was remarkable again this year: stunning weather, extraordinary cars, jets, and a community that made every moment worthwhile. Thank you to the City of Carmel, our Palooza and area sponsors, and the many organizations that support this community all year. We've gathered a first round of photos from across the weekend. Take a look, more to come.
Artomobilia Weekend 2026… The Countdown Is On
Welcome to the countdown to Artomobilia weekend. Entrants, your load-in instructions are out, check your inbox and add us to your contacts. And don't overlook Friday: tickets remain for the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge and the Veloce Hangar Party. Miss Veloce, and you'll be waiting another year.
Everything You Need for Saturday, in Your Pocket
Saturday is a big day across a big footprint, and the Artomobilia Weekend Guide makes it easy to navigate. Available online now, it includes the event map with group and sponsor locations, the Event Day Guide, entrant lists, and more. Pull it up on your phone and bookmark it before you arrive.
One More Reason to Take Friday Off… ahem… Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Off…
Sabré Cook, racing driver, mechanical engineer, and the first woman to compete in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, hosts her Test Day Experience at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 26th and 27th, then stops by the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge on Friday. A rare chance to spend time trackside.
Our Scoring & How to Prep Your Car
It's no state secret what our fifty judges look for at Artomobilia. This year we're introducing Thusia, a new judging app, and our partners at Autogeek and SONAX have assembled a video series to help you prepare every area the judges evaluate. Here's how it all works, and how to get your car ready.
The Perfect Kick-Off to Artomobilia Weekend
The Veloce Hangar Party, presented by Gator Motorsport, returns August 28th with a Ruth's Chris dinner, live music from the BlueWater Kings, an open bar from Beam Suntory, and cars and aircraft under one roof. Thanks to a remarkable group of supporting sponsors, it's the perfect kick-off to Artomobilia weekend.
This Year, Artomobilia Goes Live
We're excited to welcome Rising Tide Media as a new partner, and to share something new: this year, Artomobilia goes live. Rising Tide Media will broadcast the event to tens of thousands of viewers, and the opportunity is open to our sponsors and partners who'd like to be part of the reach.
Porsche Enthusiasts, Take Note
Porsche enthusiasts, take note. The Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge, presented by Porsche North America, comes to Motor District on August 28th, with 24 restored cars, a Ruth's Chris lunch, and live music. Everyone's welcome, and Porsche owners are invited to bring their cars for the display. A full afternoon of German excellence.
Welcome Back, Bentley of Indianapolis
We're glad to welcome back Bentley of Indianapolis for a fourth year. Bentley's history runs deep here: in 1922, the first Bentley ever to enter the Indy 500 finished thirteenth, its only appearance in the race. This year they join Veloce as a supporting sponsor, offering Ride & Drives to qualified attendees.