About the Event
Child and Youth Tickets are Free All Day on April 15th!
Redeemable in-person only. Vault not included.
Join us on April 15th for Pato Day featuring Pato O’Ward at the Petersen Automotive Museum! This special event offers free admission into the museum for all children and youth under 18.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from renowned professional driver Pato O’Ward as he shares insights into his incredible journey in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and his role as the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team Reserve Driver
Enjoy a special opportunity for kids to join Pato’s talk and be part of the excitement surrounding a true racing icon. While photos and direct interactions are reserved for our partner schools, everyone can still dive into hands-on fun in the Discovery Center and experience the thrill of Forza in our Forza Motorsport Gallery.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day of inspiration and high-octane fun!
About Pato O’Ward
McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team Reserve Driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season, Pato O’Ward, boasts an illustrious career spanning six seasons in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Hailing originally from Mexico and raised in San Antonio, O’Ward has garnered notable achievements, including clinching the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the Prototype Challenge class, securing victory twice in his class at the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona, and triumphing as a Prototype Challenge class winner at the 12 Hours of Sebring. Furthermore, he distinguished himself as the 2018 INDY NXT by Firestone champion. Beyond the racetrack, O’Ward indulges his interests in sushi, karting, boxing, and weight training.
