Fangio, Il Maestro Demo Day

6825-31 Norwitch Drive,Philadelphia PA 19153

28 May, 2022

Description

Join us on Saturday, May 28 as we take a closer look at one our favorite heroes, the legendary driver Juan Manuel Fangio. While the names of many other racing car drivers have been lost to history, the legacy of Juan Manuel Fangio lives on. A skilled and determined driver, he was nicknamed 'El Maestro' (the master) for his ability to maneuver his race car with precision and control. While Fangio had many achievements throughout his career, it is his legacy that echoes most strongly across time. Today, many racing drivers aspire to be like him, and race car drivers all over the world are still inspired by his story. Join us as we take a deeper look at one of our favorite heroes, and retell the stories that made him a legend. Featured demo day cars will include. 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe1956 Maserati 300SDemo 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 museum curator Kevin Kelly12:30 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