Cars & Social and McLaren North Jersey Host Sold-Out Private IMAX Screening of F1: The Movie

Joseph L Boscia Jr
Jun 24, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Jul 16, 2025

June 25, 2025 – Eatontown, NJ

In a powerful convergence of luxury, motorsport passion, and cinematic excitement, Cars & Social teamed up with McLaren North Jersey to host a sold-out private IMAX screening of the highly anticipated F1: The Movie. The event took place on Wednesday, June 25th, two days ahead of the film’s public release on Friday, June 27th.

Held at the AMC Monmouth Mall 15 IMAX theater in Eatontown, NJ, the exclusive pre-release event welcomed over 200 guests and more than 70 exotic cars, many of which were McLarens brought by proud owners and the event's presenting sponsor, McLaren North Jersey.

A Red-Carpet Motorsports Experience

Guests began arriving at 6:30 PM to a private parking area that featured over 100 reserved spaces for exotic cars. Attendees mingled, admired one another’s vehicles, and soaked in the festive atmosphere, which combined elements of a car show with the thrill of a movie premiere.

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One of the night’s standout attractions was a 1:1 Full-scale F1 McLaren car, delivered and displayed right outside the theater courtesy of VMS Lux. The lifelike model drew a crowd of onlookers and served as the perfect backdrop for social media moments and fan photos.

Food, Fashion, and Formula 1

Before the screening, guests were treated to complimentary food and refreshments provided by Mangia Pizza in Shrewsbury, NJ, a local favorite known for its brick oven specialties. As a bonus perk, attendees also received an exclusive 20% discount on licensed F1 gear courtesy of CMC Motorsports in Little Silver, NJ. The promo code “McLarenNJ” was valid for a limited time, allowing fans to stock up on official merchandise to mark the occasion.

A Community-Driven Celebration

An enthusiastic pre-event email set the tone for the evening, outlining everything from arrival logistics to giveaways and sponsor shout outs. The message captured the spirit of the event perfectly: a community of car lovers coming together to celebrate their shared passion in a high-quality, curated experience.

“We’re honored to be your hosts and look forward to enjoying an unforgettable movie night together!” read the email sent out to confirmed guests prior to the screening.

From roaring engines to IMAX surround sound, the night was a full-sensory celebration of Formula 1 and the culture it inspires. The partnership between Cars & Social and McLaren North Jersey is poised to set a new standard for lifestyle-driven events in the automotive world.

With plans already being discussed for future collaborations, this screening marks what many attendees hope is the beginning of a series of high-caliber automotive experiences across the Tri-State area.

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