Sonoma, CA, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Velocity Invitational – North America’s premier luxury motorsports and lifestyle event – is bringing the excitement of a live auction to Sonoma through a new partnership formed with Cars & Bids. The online car auction powerhouse founded by Doug DeMuro will introduce another immersive activity to what’s shaping up to be an incredible weekend for automotive enthusiasts, collectors and racing fans as they gather to celebrate car culture and historic racing while enjoying the best food and wine California has to offer.

Cars & Bids members will be able to participate in the Velocity Invitational auction by submitting a vehicle they’re interested in selling, and if it meets the event’s criteria, their entry will be fast-tracked to become featured as an auction listing, starting prior to the event and concluding before the end of the weekend. Featured cars will also be displayed at the venue for interested parties to inspect before bidding. Cars can be submitted for approval here: viavelocity.com/cars-bids

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