Crank ‘Em Up… Brass Cars and Board Tracks

6825-31 Norwitch Drive,Philadelphia PA 19153

08 April, 2023

Description

Step back in time at the Simeone Museum Demo Day on April 8, 2023, as we celebrate the captivating era of yesteryear racing with our special event: "Crank 'Em Up… Brass Cars and Board Tracks". Discover the stories and witness the unmatched beauty of these early racing marvels that laid the foundation for the motorsport we know and love today. In the early 20th century, the thrilling world of automobile racing took a bold turn with the introduction of board tracks, high-banked wooden racing circuits that saw fearless drivers push their machines to the limit. This event will highlight the ingenuity and innovation of brass-era race cars and the daring pioneers who raced them. This Demo Day offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of brass cars and board track racing, as well as to engage with fellow enthusiasts, historians, and automotive experts. Join us at the Simeone Museum on April 8, 2023, for "Crank 'Em Up… Brass Cars and Board Tracks" and immerse yourself in the captivating world of early motorsport. Witness these spectacular machines come to life with live demonstrations on our 3-acre back “track”. Feel the rumble and listen to the unmistakable roar of their engines, as our experienced drivers recreate the exhilarating atmosphere of early 20th-century racing. At this exclusive Demo Day, you'll get up close and personal with four featured Simeone Collection cars that played a significant role in the history of early motorsports: Featured exhibition cars will include.• 1907 Renault Vanderbilt Racer • 1911 Mercer 35J Raceabout • 1912 National Model 40 • 1916 Stutz Bearcat _____________________________________________________________________________ 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