Demo Days
Demo Days at the Simeone Museum offer a rare opportunity to see historically significant racing sports cars brought to life. Unlike a traditional museum visit, Demo Days allow guests to experience select cars not only as works of design and engineering, but as living machines in motion.
The program begins at 11:00 AM with scrutineering, which runs for approximately 30 minutes. This portion of the day gives visitors a closer look at the featured cars before they take to the tarmac. The formal Demo Day presentation begins at 12:00 PM, with historical commentary and interpretation, followed by the live vehicle demonstration.
Guests can expect a deeper look into the history, purpose, and competitive significance of each featured car, along with the unforgettable sound and spectacle of seeing them driven on the museum’s 3 acre tarmac. Demo Days are a central part of the Simeone Museum experience and reflect Dr. Simeone’s belief that these cars should be preserved, studied, and carefully exercised so their history can be fully understood.
2026 Events
| Date | Demo Day | Description | Featured Car #1 | Featured Car #2 | Featured Car #3 | Featured Car #4 | Featured Car #5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/24/26 | America: World Sportscar Champion! | Against the best in the world, American challengers proved themselves in endurance racing and seized lasting glory. | 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe | 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II | 1967 Ford Mk IV | --- | --- |
| 2/14/26 | America Loves Corvette | Celebrate America’s love for Corvette, the sports car that captured the nation’s heart and defined its racing spirit. | 1963 Corvette Grand Sport | 1966 Corvette Sting Ray | --- | --- | --- |
| 4/11/26 | Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America | Carroll Shelby carried America’s ambition on his shoulders, proving that one determined dreamer could topple giants and redefine an era. | 1950 Allard J2 | 1954 Austin Healey 100 | 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Spyder | 1958 Aston Martin DBR 1 | 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe |
| 5/9/26 | The American Formula: Full Bore! | America’s creed of racing was forged in audacity, resilience, and an unshakable will to win. | 1912 National Model 40 Semi-Racing Roadster | 1933 Auburn 12-165 Salon Speedster | 1967 Ford Mk IV | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | --- |
| 7/11/26 | Car Detective: Defining the Simeone Museum from Alfa to Vauxhall | Through research, intuition, and patience, Dr. Simeone gave voice to cars whose stories might otherwise have been lost. This is their story. | 1921 Vauxhall 30/90 Velox Tourer | 1926 Bugatti Type 35 | 1933 Squire Roadster | 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900A | --- |
| 8/8/26 | Salt Flats: AB Jenkins to Craig Breedlove | Across the endless white of Bonneville, courage and horsepower met to create legends and records that changed the very meaning of speed. | 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe | 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe | --- | --- |
| 9/19/26 | John Fitch: Fighter Pilot to Road Racer | John Fitch bridged the worlds of cockpit and circuit, bringing discipline and daring together in pursuit of victory. | 1952 Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica | 1952 Cunningham C-4R Roadster | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe | 1956 Maserati 300S | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa |
| 11/14/26 | Yankee Iron! | Yankee Iron stood for more than machines; it reflected a culture of ingenuity and the drive to compete with the best. | 1911/1913 Mercer Series 35J Raceabout | 1912 Hudson Mile-A-Minute Roadster | 1916 Stutz Bearcat | 1928 Stutz BB Blackhawk Roadster | 1929 Stutz Model M Le Mans Speedster |
| 11/28/26 | People's Choice Awards | From ballot to tarmac, the People’s Choice turns your voice into the Spirit of Competition on display. | |||||
| Date | Special Events | Description | |||||
| 3/21/26 | Once Around the Clock. The Simeone 12 Hours of Sebring | The American story of endurance cannot be told without Sebring. Once Around the Clock, the Simeone 12 Hours of Sebring, pays tribute to the twelve-hour contest that tested courage, stamina, and ingenuity on America’s toughest stage. Featured collection car: TBA. | TBA | ||||
| 6/13/26 | 24 Heures du Simeone, Part II. The Americans at Le Mans | Le Mans became legend not only through its European heroes but through the Americans who crossed the Atlantic and claimed glory of their own. Part II of the Heroes of Le Mans honors their story in a 24-hour celebration of courage, endurance, and national pride. Featured collection cars: TBA. | TBA | ||||
| TBA | The Spirit of Competition Award | The Spirit of Competition Award returns in 2026 as the Simeone Museum’s highest honor, a celebration of vision, courage, and achievement that embody the very essence of racing. Each year this distinguished tradition unites our community around the ideals that define motorsport at its best. | |||||
| Date | Exhibitions | Description | |||||
| Winter | America Loves Corvette | America Loves Corvette, brings together Chevrolet’s most iconic sports car across every generation, from street legends to track champions. Corvette owners are invited to submit their cars to be part of this all-American tribute. | |||||
| Spring | Shelby’s America | From Cobras to GT350s and beyond, Carroll Shelby’s vision reshaped American performance and conquered the world. This exhibit honors the cars that carried his name and his ambition. Shelby owners are encouraged to submit their machines to join this celebration of American grit and glory. | |||||
| Summer | American Dream | Luxury, power, and possibility on four wheels. These cars embodied the promise of the open road, the spirit of freedom, and the dream of what America could become. | |||||
| Fall | Foxbody: The People’s Mustang | The Mustang that belonged to everyone, raced, modified, and loved across America. This exhibit celebrates the Foxbody era, when performance was accessible, adaptable, and proudly American. Foxbody owners are invited to submit their cars to take part in this tribute. | |||||
| Winter | AMC: Rebel Spirit | From Ambassador to Gremlin X, AMC built cars that stood apart with bold ideas and fearless character. This exhibit celebrates America’s most unconventional performance brand. AMC owners are invited to submit their cars to showcase this unique chapter in American motoring. |
Holidays
The Simeone Museum is closed
- EVERY Monday
- Easter Sunday
- The 4th of July
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve
- New Year’s Day
Additional Holiday/Weather
Please visit www.simeonemuseum.org for details on closures related to additional holidays and/or weather related events.
Tickets are also available for purchase in person at our museum front desk. Please remember that special events like the Simeone 12 Hours of Sebring, the 24 Heures du Simeone, and the Spirit of Competition Award require special ticketing.
