Jaguar at Le Mans: Dominating the Competition!

6825-31 Norwitch Drive,Philadelphia PA 19153

11 February, 2023

Description

The Simeone Museum is proud to present "Jaguar at Le Mans: Dominating the Competition!" – a demo day event celebrating the legendary racing marque's dominance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1950s. This event will give our visitors a unique opportunity to experience the thrill and excitement of Jaguar's legendary racing heritage. Come witness some of Jaguar's most iconic race cars from the 1950s, including the highly acclaimed C and D-Type models. These historic vehicles will be put through their paces in a dynamic demonstration on the museum's 3-acre “track”, giving our guests a small glimpse as to what it was like to be at Le Mans. In addition to the thrilling on-site demonstrations, visitors will also have the opportunity to learn from our team of racing experts and enthusiasts who will share their insights and knowledge about Jaguar's achievements at Le Mans with a one-of-a-kind presentation complete with rare and historic photos taken straight from the Simeone Library Archives. Featured exhibition cars will include.• 1953 Jaguar XK120 FHC • 1956 Jaguar C-Type • 1956 Jaguar D-Type Before we kick off our Jaguar at Le Mans: Dominating the Competition! Demo Day, we invite you to be a part of the celebration as we open this years Best of Britain exhibition with a special talk and presentation by Jonathan Stein beginning promptly at 11:15 AM.  Rev your engines and join us for a thrilling journey through the history of MG cars in America. Celebrate 100 years of the iconic "sacred octagon" with us as we delve into the rich legacy of this classic British automaker. From its roots in the 1920s to its resurgence in popularity today, this presentation is a must-see for anyone who loves classic cars, British history, and automotive engineering. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the story of one of the world's most beloved car brands. Purchase your tickets now so you can be a part of the action! _____________________________________________________________________________ What are demo days at the Simeone Museum? Demo Days at the Simeone Museum are special events that showcase the museum's collection of historic race cars. During these events, visitors can watch as the cars are driven around the museum's track, and learn all about the history of the cars, the heros that made them famous, and the races that made them legends! These special events take place on select Saturdays throughout the year and offer a rare opportunity to watch a selection of rare and historic race cars in action. You can learn and see more here._____________________________________________________________________________ Our Demo Day schedule is as follows10:00 | Simeone Museum doors open to the public11:15 to 12:45 | Special Presentation on the History of the MG by Jonathan Stein12:00 to 12:30 | Visual presentation highlighting rare photos and videos from the Simeone Museum Library and Archives12:30 to 1:00 | Spirited driving demonstration of Demo Day cars1:00 to 2:00 | Visitors are able to inspect and photograph Demo Day cars up close while engaging in a question and answer session with Simeone Museum staff and volunteers