With just a few weeks until the gates open for the third annual Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 event on April 26 in Costa Mesa, CA, we have more details to share with visitors and fans. The 2025 event will include experiences exclusive to Air|Water ticket holders, such as rides in the new 911 Carrera, in which attendees will be able to experience the thrill and agility of the new 911 with a professional driver on a specialized course. This unique opportunity will be available to A|W ticket holders free-of-charge during event hours.
Equally exciting is the announcement of the 1985 McLaren MP4/2B powered by the Porsche-TAG turbo engine as guest of honor at Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1. It’s the car that took McLaren to the 1985 Formula One World Championship driven by legends Alain Prost and Niki Lauda. The car was powered by the world-famous 1.5-liter turbocharged V6 that was jointly developed by Porsche and McLaren, with support from TAG (Techniques d’Avant Garde). This was Prost’s first of four famous championships. He dominated the ’85 season, taking five wins to claim the title by 20 points over Michele Alboreto’s Ferrari. With assistance from Niki Lauda, the MP4/2B also won the Constructor’s Championship thanks to six wins from 12 races.
Partners
In other news, Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 will introduce a number of new participating brands, including Porsche Cars North America for the first time. Other new names include Bilstein and Optima, while long term partners Mobil 1, Pirelli, Meguiar’s, Hagerty, Broad Arrow, and FCP Euro return. Pirelli will be introducing new off-road and hyper sports tires at the show.
Exhibitors
The Exhibitor Hall at Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 was a new introduction last year and has already doubled in scale for 2025 with more than 45 companies committed. The list of exhibitors is a mouthwatering selection of Porsche aftermarket products, performance and restoration, as well as fashion and accessories suppliers aiming to grab your attention during the course of the day.
Broad Arrow Auction
Broad Arrow returns to for its second annual all-Porsche auction in partnership with Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1. The live auction will take place from 11AM on April 26, allowing all attendees to view or participate. The selection of desirable cars along with sought-after Porsche automobilia will be available for interested parties to view on Friday April 25 from 10AM until 5PM inside The Hangar building at the Air|Water venue.
Last year’s auction was a huge success, surpassing $15.6 million in total sales and reflecting Broad Arrow and Hagerty’s commitment to the Porsche community, helping enthusiasts to protect, buy, sell, and enjoy their cars. The auction house is looking forward to celebrating all things Porsche again and is accepting consignments via broadarrowauctions.com.
Road to Air|Water Driven by Mobile 1
At the time of writing, limited spaces were still available for the second annual Overcrest Road to Air|Water in partnership with Hagerty. The one-of-a-kind driving experience offers participants the opportunity to drive with a group of great cars and people on an epic rally route. Entry details and pricing are available HERE.
Display Your Car
Open to every kind of street-driven and racing Porsche – both air- and water-cooled – from the earliest 356 to the latest 2025 models, Air|Water invites owners to again display their vehicles. Unfortunately, the Feature Car option has again sold out, leaving visitors to select the Paddock car display option when purchasing tickets. Displayed in a designated Porsche-only parking area, Paddock allows a more flexible departure time for visitors to leave. Feature Cars must remain on-site and in-position until the show closes and visitors have safely dispersed.
When registering a car, owners are invited to please upload the best photos and full description of your car. This content will be made available to visitors via the Bramo app and individual QR codes to showcase each car, enhancing the experience for everyone. Please note: each Paddock and Feature Car ticket includes one General Admission ticket for the Driver only. Each Passenger must purchase and present a General Admission ticket for entry. Owners wishing to participate in Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 can select their display option and register their vehicle at air-water.com to become part of the annual festival. Children under 12 may enter free with an adult who has purchased a General Admission ticket.
Luftgekühlt
Dedicated exclusively to air-cooled Porsche models, Luftgekühlt 11 is set for October 4 at a location soon to be announced. Following the incredible success of the tenth Anniversary celebration at the Universal Studios Backlot, the Luft team is creating another unforgettable event. More details will be revealed later in the year.
