Discovering the people behind Miami's car culture with Jessica Hawkins and Valvoline

In a celebration of mechanics and Miami, Valvoline took Jessica Hawkins on a journey through the city to meet some of the people keeping Miami's car culture alive.

Miami's car culture is about more than the cars themselves. It's built around the people who work on them and bring the community together.

Joined by car enthusiast and Valvoline partner Ricky Boada, Jessica began the day at Mary's Café & Coin Laundry in Coconut Grove, a local spot known for its traditional Cuban coffee. Over a cup of colada, a Cuban-style espresso, Jessica spoke candidly about her journey into motorsport and how she first got into cars.

From there, the pair headed to Redland Performance in Cutler Bay to meet Danny O'Connor, a mechanic and drifter who is helping to open doors for the next generation. Supported for Valvoline, Danny shares his experience and offers guidance to younger enthusiasts looking to find their way into the world of motorsport.

With help from Ronald Norat, owner of Masterclass Automotive, Ricky jumped behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition to conclude the day with an impromptu car meet, bringing together hundreds of enthusiasts from across Miami, including some familiar faces.

Watch the video below to see how the day unfolded and learn what Jessica discovered during her time in Miami. 

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