The Shift Up Now Foundation is excited to announce that its highly-anticipated, in-person fundraising event, “A Night with the Shift Up Now Foundation” presented by PenFed Credit Union and Tom Wood Porsche, will return for a third year on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Tom Wood Aviation Hangar and event space at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers, IN.
This year’s event will feature an unprecedented twist: The ‘Race to a Million’ is a groundbreaking goal to provide a combined total of $1 million in grants—from previous years and current—to talented female racers. To date, the foundation has awarded more than $700,000 in opportunities to racers believed to have the talent and aptitude to succeed in motorsports, giving them access to more competitive equipment, seat time for testing and practice, and resources to help grow their careers.
The third-annual “A Night with the Shift Up Now Foundation” will take place from 6:00-10:00pm EST, with a VIP cocktail hour from 6:00-7:00pm. The “blue tie” event will feature a cocktail dress code where attendees are asked to show up decked out in their favorite shades of blue, in support of the foundation. There will also be an exclusive blue carpet experience with live photography, accessible immediately to guests during the event.
Participants will enjoy lounge-style seating while being treated to catering by Cunningham Restaurant Group, live music and a diamond pull from Master Jewelers. The event will also feature live Q&A panels throughout the evening, hosted by Julia Landauer, with Shift Up Now grantees, plus the women supporting women and male allies supporting women in the sport.
Similar to the past two years, the silent auction will be a can’t-miss part of the evening. Some of the most popular items from 2025 included a 1:18 INDYCAR diecast car autographed by the entire starting field, tickets to attend the Daytona 24-Hour Race as guests of Porsche, artwork by Betsy Becher, and a tasting menu experience from renowned local Indianapolis restaurant Bluebeard.
Between event ticket sales, the silent auction, and donations from generous Shift Up Now Foundation supporters, the “Race to a Million” is set to make history.
“PenFed is proud to have sponsored the Shift Up Now Foundation’s signature fundraising event since the beginning, and to continue supporting an effort that is creating meaningful opportunities for talented women in motorsports,” said PenFed Credit Union President/CEO James Schenck. “The ‘Race to a Million’ reflects the power of investing in athletes who have the drive, talent, and determination to compete at the highest levels. By standing with Shift Up Now, we are helping fuel the next generation of racers, breaking down barriers, and inspiring more women to pursue success on and off the track.”
Shift Up Now CEO Pippa Mann added, “The Shift Up Now Foundation was founded a little under four years go, and our 2026 event will fall very close to our fourth birthday as a 501c3 organization. To be in a position to be working towards this goal of writing one million dollars of grants in total for female racers before we even turn five years old is something of a fever dream. While motorsport is one of the most incredibly expensive sports on the planet to compete in, it remains one of the few sports where, with equal funding, men and women can compete as equals. And I’m proud that our efforts to help elevate female talent are starting to make an impact for so many racers across so many categories and series. I’m so grateful to everyone who believes in us, our mission, and our racers, and I think this goal gives us the opportunity to do something incredibly cool for talented women in this sport.”
There are several options for fans and supporters who want to get involved.
First, sponsorship opportunities are still available for companies and brands that want to support the Shift Up Now Foundation and its mission. Please reach out to foundation@ShiftUpNow.org to learn more.
Second, tickets will go on sale July 7th HERE, and the event is capped at only 200 guests. For the first three weeks (until July 28, 2026), early bird pricing will be $225 for VIP tickets and $125 for general admission. Starting July 29, 2026, prices will increase to $250 for VIP tickets and $150 for general admission.
Members of The Inside Track by Shift Up Now should log into their dashboard to claim their 2026 ticket discount code.
Lastly, fans who want to join the ‘Race to a Million’ but are not able to attend the event can donate HERE.
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About Shift Up Now Foundation, Inc.
Shift Up Now Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping talented female racers in motorsport. By providing financial support to females in motorsport through corporate giving, gifts, donations, and grants, the foundation aims to create opportunities for women in motorsport to succeed and thrive.
