Sebring ’65: When It Rains…It Pours!

6825-31 Norwitch Drive,Philadelphia PA 19153

25 March, 2023

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Experience high-octane excitement at the Sebring ’65 #DemoDay at the Simeone Museum happening on March 25! Relive the legendary, rain-soaked 1965 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race that pushed drivers to their limits and thrilled fans with its unforgettable drama. Explore iconic race cars of the type that braved Sebring's treacherous weather, and dive into their spellbinding stories of triumph and struggle. Witness these magnificent machines roar to life in adrenaline-pumping live demonstrations, showcasing their raw power and resilience. Capture the excitement and intensity of Sebring 1965 through photo opportunities with the extraordinary cars that evoke the spirit of this epic race. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of motorsports, and feel the energy of that rain-soaked day in history. Don't miss this electrifying journey into the past! Reserve your tickets now for the Simeone Museum's pulse-pounding Sebring '65 Demo Day! Featured exhibition cars will include.• 1963 Corvette Grand Sport • 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe • 1966 Ford GT40 MK II _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 11:45 | Scrutineering technical presentation 12:00 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