Le Mans Prototype – Winning the Race by Playing the Rules

6825-31 Norwitch Drive,Philadelphia PA 19153

12 March, 2022

Description

Winning at Le Mans take a lot more than having the fastest car on the track. Planning, strategy, and sometimes trickery can mean all the difference between going home as a winner, or a loser. Join us as we take a deeper look at the surprising history of the Le Mans class system and explore how the introduction of prototype cars would change the game forever. Featured demo day cars will include. 1963 Ferrari 250P1966 Ford GT40 MKII1970 Porsche 917LHDemo Day events typically adhere to the following schedule 10:00 – 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