They Were There - The Simeone Cars that Raced Le Mans Demo Day

6825-31 Norwitch Drive,Philadelphia PA 19153

21 August, 2021

Description

Join us as we take a closer look at the Simeone Museum collection cars that actually took part and competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For almost 100 years, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been the pinnacle of sports car racing, and is considered by many to be the most prestigious and important auto race in the world. Instead of focusing on the fastest-machines, Le Mans requires participating teams to balance sporty design and aerodynamics with reliability and endurance. It is a brutal test of driver and machine that pushes both to their limits - and sometimes beyond. Victory brings with it honor to not only the driver, and the team, but also their nation. Join us as we take a closer look at the Simeone Museum collection cars that actually took part in this iconic competition of speed and skill and share the story of their victories, defeats, and the drivers that made them legendary. Featuring the following Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum collection automobiles:1929 Stutz Model M Supercharged Le Mans1933 Alfa Romeo 8c 2300 Le Mans1936 Aston Martin Le Mans1936 Bugatti 57G “Tank”1936/48 Delahaye 135S /175S1938 Peugeot Darl’mat Le Mans Racer1952 Cunningham C-4R Roadster1956 Maserati 300S1958 Aston Martin DBR11963 Ferrari 2501964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe1966 Ford GT40 MKII1967 Ford GT40 MK IV1970 Porsche 917 LHDemo Day events typically adhere to the following schedule10:00 – Doors open11:15 to 11:45 – Scrutineering technical learning session12:00 to 12:30 – Demo Day discussion, Q and A with Dr. Simeone12:30 to 1:00 – Driving demonstration with featured automobiles1:00 to 2:00 – Visitors are able to inspect and photograph Demo Day cars up close, while engaging with Simeone Museum staff and volunteers Email: [email protected] Website: https://simeonemuseum.org/