Core Insights - The Amelia has announced Dario Franchitti MBE as the honoree for the 2026 event, recognizing his significant contributions to motorsport and car culture [1][2][4] Event Details - The Amelia will take place from March 5-8, 2026, featuring a variety of activities including an evening event called Reverie, a two-day auction by Hagerty's Broad Arrow Auctions, and a concours showcasing 250 vehicles across 30 classes [2][5][8] - The event will also include the return of RADwood, celebrating the automotive lifestyle of the '80s and '90s, and an expanded Cars & Community event on Sunday [2][5] Auction Highlights - In 2025, Broad Arrow Auctions achieved $61.7 million in total sales with 88% of lots sold, including a notable sale of a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione for $9.5 million [4][8] - The 2026 auction is expected to feature over 150 collector cars, building on the success of previous years [4][8] Honoree Background - Dario Franchitti is a four-time IndyCar Series Champion and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner, with a total of 31 career IndyCar victories and 89 podium finishes [6] - He is also recognized as a passionate collector and preservationist, and has been inducted into multiple motorsport halls of fame [6] Organizational Overview - The Amelia is a prestigious motoring event that blends motorsport heritage with contemporary car culture, having donated over $4 million to charitable organizations since its inception in 1996 [8] - Hagerty, the company behind The Amelia, is a leading provider of specialty vehicle insurance and automotive lifestyle services, catering to a community of nearly 890,000 car enthusiasts [9]