The Petersen Museum presents:
The Santa Barbara Drive
- an all Women's Rally
- an all Women's Rally
This event is a 21+ Event
Saturday, November 8th
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9:00 AM - Meet at Private Collection for Rally Kick-Off
Address: 18201 E Telegraph Rd, Santa Paula, Ca 93060
Meet your fellow rally-goers and Petersen staff while enjoying a light breakfast and private tour of a private car storage in Santa Paula, Ca.
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9:45 AM - Fireside Panel: A Conversation with Women Who Move the Industry
Speakers:
- Toni Cowan Brown (Moderator): Toni is a content creator, podcast host, and commentator known for her work at the intersection of tech and motorsports. She co-hosts Another Podcast and Unapologetic Women, and is a prominent voice in Formula 1 media. As the founder of Sunday Fangirls, she champions inclusivity in motorsport fandom. Her digital content blends insight with pop culture, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
- Chris Feuell: Chris serves as Head of Alfa Romeo North America, where she leads the brand’s strategy, marketing, and business operations. A seasoned automotive executive, Feuell brings more than three decades of global experience across Ford, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, and Stellantis, with a proven record of delivering innovation, growth, and brand transformation. Recognized among Automotive News’ 100 Leading Women in the Auto Industry (2025), she continues to champion Alfa Romeo’s legacy of Italian passion and performance for a new generation of drivers.
- Victoria Bruno: Victoria is a Ferrari mechanic, content creator, and rising star in the world of vintage automotive restoration. Based in Berkeley, California, she works at the renowned Patrick Ottis Company, specializing in restoring classic Ferrari engines. Originally from Los Angeles, Victoria’s passion for cars began in childhood but was discouraged early on. She later pursued her dream by enrolling at McPherson College, where she excelled in automotive restoration and earned prestigious scholarships. Victoria shares her journey and expertise through digital content, inspiring a new generation of automotive enthusiasts -especially women - to pursue careers in the classic car world.
- Elly Wong: Elly, also known as @f1elly, is an automotive content creator and mechanic-in- training. She gained popularity on TikTok with her humorous and educational Formula 1 videos during the 2020 lockdown. Elly became Red Bull Racing’s first content creator and later a Williams Racing F1 Ambassador. She now creates explainer content on motorsports tech and history while studying to become a certified mechanic.
- Elana Scherr: Elana is a seasoned automotive journalist and the Senior Features Editor at Car and Driver. She transitioned from working in the arts to becoming a leading voice in automotive media. Elana began her journalism career at Hot Rod Magazine, where she became the first female full-time staff editor, later serving as Executive Editor at Roadkill Magazine. Known for her engaging storytelling and hands-on experience as an amateur drag racer, Elana brings a unique blend of technical insight and personality to her work. She’s also active on social media and co-hosts the YouTube channel Challengeher, where she shares her passion for cars and motorsports.
3
10:15 AM - Driver's Briefing
10:30 AM - Depart Collection for Ojai
4
11:15 AM - Brunch at The Oak at Ojai Valley Inn
Address: 905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, Ca 93023
Take a break from driving and enjoy brunch in beautiful Ojai with your rally group. The Oak is an indoor-outdoor restaurant showcasing locally sourced products and ingredients amidst the Topatopa Mountains.
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12:45 PM - Spirited Drive to Santa Barbara
Rally together through the canyons to our next destination. Route will be provided prior to departure.
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2:00 PM - Arrive at Lotusland Botanical Gardens
Address: Cold Spring Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
Tucked away in the beautiful hillside of Montecito, CA, Lotusland spans over 37 acres of lush gardens and exquisite architecture. Enjoy three elegant and expressive wines from Ancient Peaks Winery’s One Stone Cellars. One Stone Cellars is a tribute to women who move mountains, one stone at a time. A portion of proceeds from this label are donated to Dream Big Darling a foundation to support the next generation of female leaders in the wine and spirits industry.
Ancient Peaks Winery is honored to be a part of this wonderful, community event.
Ancient Peaks Winery is honored to be a part of this wonderful, community event.
4:00 PM - End