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 61
- 1952 Cunningham C-4R Roadster
- 1956 Jaguar D-Type
Demo 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
Follow this link for tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cunningham-equipe-demo-day-tickets-244734125357
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