About the VIP Fundraiser

Following the inaugural MOTORE di ELITE, the celebration will continue inside the iconic Daytona 500 Club with DRIVEN: An Evening of Purpose, an exclusive VIP fundraising experience benefiting the Tim Tebow Foundation.

 

Hosted in partnership with Hooten Young Whiskey, DRIVEN will bring together automotive enthusiasts, collectors, business leaders, philanthropists, and community partners for an unforgettable evening centered on generosity and meaningful impact. Guests will enjoy Bespoke Cocktails, Award-Winning Whiskey Tastings, Live Hand-Rolled Cigar Exhibition, Compelling Stories, and a Silent Auction featuring distinctive experiences and items.

 

More than an evening of entertainment, DRIVEN represents the purpose at the heart of MOTORE di ELITE: using a shared passion for automotive excellence to create brighter futures for people facing some of life’s most difficult circumstances.

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Featured Guest Speaker: Norman “Hoot” Hooten

We are honored to welcome retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant and Special Forces veteran Norman “Hoot” Hooten as the evening’s featured guest speaker. Hooten’s experiences during the Battle of Mogadishu inspired the character portrayed by Eric Bana in the acclaimed film Black Hawk Down.

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Following a lifetime defined by service, discipline, camaraderie, and purpose, Hooten co-founded Hooten Young, a gold-medal whiskey and cigar brand born from a commitment to those building their American Dream. Every bottle and every cigar is Made to Remember®, honoring meaningful moments, celebrating hard-earned victories, and bringing people together over stories worth sharing.

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Through personal reflections on leadership, brotherhood, sacrifice, resilience, and service, Hooten will bring a powerful perspective to an evening dedicated to creating lasting impact. His story embodies the spirit of DRIVEN, a belief that true distinction is measured not only by achievement, but by the purpose we pursue and the lives we influence. 

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Supporting a Mission of Faith, Hope, and Love

The Tim Tebow Foundation exists to bring Faith, Hope, and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. Since its founding in 2010, the Foundation and its global partners have served some of the world’s most vulnerable people across more than 90 countries.

 

Its work is carried out through ministry outreach focused on four primary areas: Orphan Care and Prevention, Special Needs, Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation, and Profound Medical Needs.

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Through its orphan care initiatives, the Foundation works to protect vulnerable children, strengthen families, and help prevent children from being abandoned or separated from their communities. Its special-needs programs create opportunities for individuals and families to feel celebrated, supported, and valued while providing access to compassionate care and life-changing experiences.

 

The Foundation also supports children facing profound medical challenges by helping provide access to critical treatment, surgical care, and ongoing support. These efforts offer hope to families navigating circumstances that can otherwise feel overwhelming or impossible.

 

In the fight against human trafficking and child exploitation, the Tim Tebow Foundation and its partners work across three critical areas: Prevention, Rescue, and Survivor Care. This includes helping identify and protect children at risk, supporting rescue operations, and providing survivors with safe environments, specialized care, and resources to begin rebuilding their lives.

 

By attending DRIVEN, participating in the silent auction, or supporting the evening as a partner, guests will help advance this important mission and create tangible change for vulnerable children and families around the world.