The Ignition Society
A private Bay Area car club for any car, any driver and their families, built around monthly events
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The Ignition Society is a private car community for the SF Bay Area and beyond. Its home base is the Peninsula, but the whole Bay is welcome, with all cars and all people. The club runs on a simple idea: quality over quantity, family over a crowd.
If you like drives, dinners and cars and coffees but want a smaller group where people actually know each other, this is built for that. Spouses, kids and dogs are welcome at events, and membership is open regardless of gender, age, race or what you drive. Dues go toward events and infrastructure, so the club keeps running for the people in it.
Outcomes
- Meet fellow car lovers around the Bay in person
- Make car meets a regular part of family life
- Find local shops and services the club trusts
- Join drives and trips with people you know
- Feel part of a close, welcoming car community
What's included?
One Paid Member Event Monthly
Each month, one fully paid member event such as a drive, dinner, BBQ or exclusive cars and coffee, so there is always something on the calendar to look forward to.
Family Included
Spouses, kids and dogs are welcome at club gatherings, so car events become something the whole household can enjoy together.
Travel Events
Three travel events a year, which carry additional fees, give members a chance to take longer trips with the club.
Public Drives and Pop-Ups
Members get access to public drives, cars and coffees and secret pop-up parties organized through the club.
Local Discounts
Preferred pricing with Bay Area shops and services the club uses.
Who is this for?
- Bay Area car enthusiasts who want a private group over big public meets
- Families who want to bring spouses, kids and dogs to car events
- Owners of any make or model who want friends to drive and travel with
- Newcomers to the Peninsula looking for a local car community
About the creator

The Ignition Society
A private car community for the SF Bay Area, open to every car and every person
The Ignition Society is a private car community based on the San Francisco Peninsula and open to the whole Bay Area. It was founded by Taylor Griffith and Evan Ferl, who built it around a simple idea: quality over quantity, family over a crowd. The...