Cunningham Equipe Demo Day

6825-31 Norwitch Drive,Philadelphia PA 19153

22 January, 2022

Description

An examination of the life and legacy of Briggs Cunningham In 1950, Briggs Cunningham became the first American since the ’20s to field cars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Newspapers of the day called him the leader of "the brave little band of millionaires who carry America’s sports car hopes abroad." Join us as we take a closer look at one of our nation's most historically significant "gentleman sportsmen" and examine his life and impact on the world. Featuring the following Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum collection automobiles: 1948 Cadillac Series 611952 Cunningham C-4R Roadster1956 Jaguar D-TypeDemo Day events typically adhere to the following schedule 10:00 – Doors open 11:15 to 11:45 – Scrutineering technical learning session 12:00 to 12:30 – Demo Day discussion, Q and A with Dr. Simeone 12:30 to 1:00 – Driving demonstration with featured automobiles 1:00 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/