John Fitch Demo Day

6825-31 Norwitch Drive,Philadelphia PA 19153

23 April, 2022

Description

In a sport filled with legendary figures, John Fitch stands alone, both as an innovator and a trailblazer. In a sport filled with legendary figures, John Fitch stands alone, both as an innovator and a trailblazer. John was a groundbreaking driver, an accomplished inventor, a fierce advocate for safety, and a courageous patriot that was forever changed by both the ravages of war and the perils of racing. Join us for a very special Demo Day commemorating one of our favorite Spirit of Competition Award honorees, and personal heroes - the one and only John Fitch! Featured demo day cars will include. 1952 Cunningham C4R1954 Ferrari 375 MM1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe1956 Jaguar D-TypeDemo 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