{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"420: Creating Velocity Invitational and America's Ultimate Automotive Weekend","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/420-creating-velocity-invitational-and-america-s-ultimate-automotive-weekend","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/autosausage/420_Velocity.mp3?dest-id=1205588","description":"This week on the Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Jeff O'Neill to discuss how he transformed a passion for motorsports, wine, hospitality, and historic racing into one of the most exciting automotive events in the country: Velocity Invitational. Jeff shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching the event, the challenges of creating a world-class experience from scratch, and his vision for blending historic race cars, modern hypercars, fine dining, wine, and luxury lifestyle experiences into one unforgettable weekend. We also discuss:  The inspiration behind Velocity Invitational  Building an event that appeals to both hardcore enthusiasts and newcomers  Historic racing and the future of car culture What makes a truly great automotive experience  Favorite moments and standout cars from past events The importance of hospitality and atmosphere  Where the event is headed next  If you love collector cars, motorsports, luxury experiences, or the stories behind ambitious automotive ventures, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Learn more at: https://www.sonomaraceway.com/events/velocity-invitational/ & https://www.viavelocity.com/ #CollectorCarPodcast #VelocityInvitational #JeffONeill #HistoricRacing #CollectorCars #Motorsports #CarCulture #LuxuryLifestyle #RaceCars #VintageRacing #AutomotivePodcast #CarCollectors #Hypercars #MotorsportLifestyle #TheCollectorCarPodcast Need help buying or selling your collector car? Contact Greg at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or collectorcarslimited@gmail.com. 🚗 Book Launch: The Enthusiast's Guide to Collector Cars Learn more and upcoming events: https://enthusiastsguide.thecollectorcarpodcast.com/ New episodes drop every Thursday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform. #collectorcars #thecollectorcarpodcast #classiccars #podcast   ABOUT The Collector Car Podcast features expert interviews, great collections, and market insights. With 25+ years of experience, Greg helps enthusiasts navigate the collector car world with confidence. LISTEN Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collector-car-podcast/id1460713022  Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Collector-Car-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJNDPB6  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d2066df3-7acc-4c84-af8d-c76d29989ccb/the-collector-car-podcast  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-collector-car-podcast/PC:26514 FOLLOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCollectorCarPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorcarpodcast/"},"annotations":[{"startTime":122.8,"endTime":157.7,"type":"topic","title":"Velocity Invitational","url":"/glossary/velocity-invitational","quote":"...in the country for cars, Velocity Invitational, and I am thrilled to have the founder of the event, Jeff O'Neill, on the collector car podcast...","canonicalId":"topic:velocity-invitational","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Velocity Invitational is the collector-car event the hosts are discussing, centered on bringing notable cars to a track setting. 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