24 Heures du Simeone

24 Heures du Simeone

Celebrating the 24 Hours of Le Mans with with historic race car demonstrations, dynamic presentations, guest speakers, photo opps, and more!

By Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Date and time

June 15 · 9am - June 16 · 4pm EDT

Location

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

6825-31 Norwitch Drive Philadelphia, PA 19153

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Agenda

9:00 AM

Simeone Museum Opens


The Simeone Museum will open early at 9:00 AM. Le Mans action will commence at 10:00 AM.

10:00 AM

Le Mans, Start!


The evolution of the sports car goes hand in hand with the evolution of Le Mans. Featured collection cars -1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Le Mans, 1936 Bugatti 57G “Tank”, 1970 Porsche 917 LH

12:00 PM

Automobile Club de L'Ouest


Changing Le Mans. Revolutionizing Safety, Reshaping Speed. Featured collection cars - 1927 Mercedes-Benz S-Type Sportwagen, 1931 Bentley 4.5 Litre Supercharged Tourer, 1929 Stutz Model M Supercharged...

4:00 PM

Red Scare


Alfa Romeo at Le Mans. Featured collection cars - 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 LM, 1933 Alfa Romeo 8c 2300 MM Spider, 1938 Alfa Romeo 8c 2900B MM Spider

6:00 PM

Le Mans 1958 - The Three Litre War!


Mighty three-liter engines roared in a fierce, high-stakes showdown for dominance. Featured collection cars - 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, 1956 Jaguar D-Type, 1958 Aston Martin DBR1, 1956 Maserati 3...

8:00 PM

Cobra Strike - Ford v Ferrari


With Ferrari leading and Ford lagging, the Shelby Cobra Daytona upheld American pride. Featured collection cars - 1963 Ferrari 250P, 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, 1966 Ferrari 365 P2/3, 1966 Ford ...

10:00 PM

Draco - Les Reptiles du Mans (The Reptiles of Le Mans)


An entirely new class of predator joins the hunt. Featured collection cars - 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 LM, Draco, 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

10:30 PM

Remembering Dr. Simeone


Honoring the legacy of of our founder and champion, Dr. Frederick Simeone.

11:00 PM

Nacht-Rennwagen (Night racing cars)


A delicate dance of light, shadow and speed. Featured collection cars - 1970 Porsche 917 LH, Draco

12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Cinéma de Minuit (Midnight Cinema)


Classic race films, live race action throughout the night.

8:00 AM

The Glory Days of Racing


Sunday, June 16 | Great cars, great drivers, great competition- the ‘50s at Le Mans. Featured collection cars -1954 Ferrari 375 MM Spider, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe, 1956 Jaguar D-Type,...

10:00 AM

Drapeau à Damier (The Checkered Flag)


Sunday, June 16 | As the checkered flag drops, the Automobile Club de L’Est ascends. Featured collection cars - TBA.

2:00 PM

The French Resistance


Benoist, Wimille, Veyron, Trémoulet - Pilots, Partisans, Patriots! Featured collection cars - 1936/48 Delahaye 135S /175S, 1936 Bugatti 57G “Tank”, 1938 Peugeot Darl’mat Le Mans

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Live viewing of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race


A live viewing of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the museum's Mille Miglia Cafe

About this event

  • 1 day 7 hours

The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum will be paying tribute to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race with a special demonstration weekend beginning at 9:00AM on Saturday, June 15th and ending at 10:00AM on Sunday, June 16.

Visitors will have the opportunity to witness a full day and evening of historic driving demonstrations and Le Mans based programming with a diverse lineup of cars that have competed or were the type to have competed in the iconic endurance event throughout the 101 year history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The event will give fans a chance to see these vehicles in action, as well as learn about their significance in the world of motorsports.

The event will feature driving demonstrations throughout the day and into the night, providing a true sense of the endurance and stamina required to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The museum's collection includes famous Le Mans cars such as the 1966 Ford GT40 MKII, the 1964 prototype Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, and the world-famous “Hippie”1970 Porsche 917 LH, which will be on display and in action during the event. The event will also highlight and reveal for the first time Draco, a mysterious entity that will both shock and amaze all those in attendance.

In addition to the driving demonstrations, the museum will also be offering special activities and presentations on the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the cars that have competed in the race. Scheduled activities include check-ins and interviews with some of motorsports most celebrated figures, a live viewing of the race in its entirety, and a memorial tribute to Dr. Frederick Simeone.

Visitors can opt to stay at the museum for the duration of the event, and are encouraged to bring pillows, sleeping bags, and/or pop tents if they choose to do so. Guests that validate attendance throughout the event will earn the right to become an honorary member of the museum's inaugural Automobile Club de L’Est, and will receive a special members only commemorative patch marking the achievement.

The event is open to the public and will take place continuously beginning at 9:00AM sharp on Saturday, June 15th and will run through 10:00AM on Sunday June 16th.

The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is located at 6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19153.

Admission for the entire weekend, including reentry is $24.00 plus electronic processing fees for all adults and children aged 12 and older. Entry is free for children under 12. Discounted tickets are available for Simeone Museum members and volunteers. As this is a special event, all tickets must be purchased electronically in advance and will not be available at the door.

Tickets

Frequently asked questions

What is the 24 Heures du Simeone?

The 24 Heures du Simeone is a celebration of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s greatest endurance race. It will take place for 24+ straight hours on June 15-June 16 and will take place at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

How much are tickets? Do I need one for each day? Is there a group discount?

Tickets to this one-time-only special event are $24.oo (plus processing fees) for adults and children aged 12 and older. Kids under 12 are free. One ticket gets you re-entry for both days and throughout the night. Ground discounts are not available for this event.

Can I purchase tickets at the door?

Tickets for the 24 Heures du Simeone will not be available at the door. You can purchase tickets same day tickets both Saturday and Sunday, but all ticket purchases must be made electronically through our online portal.

Will there be food available on-site? Can I bring my own food, snacks, alcohol?

We will have at least two food vendors on site. If you would like to bring your own food and or/snacks, you are more than welcome to. Due to the nature of the event we request no tailgating, alcohol, or grilling while on the Simeone Museum grounds.

What if the weather is bad?

Some of the greatest races in the history of Le Mans have been impacted by inclement weather. The race has always gone on, and so will we. We have held Demo Days in rain and snow and will do the same if we have a bit of bad weather that day.

Is photography allowed? Can I bring a tripod?

Photography is not only allowed but encouraged. Tripods are allowed but we ask that everyone keep it within reason and use their best judgement. Large lights and or setups are strongly discouraged.

Is this event pet friendly?

If you have ever been to the Simeone Museum, you know that we love dogs and welcome them at all our events. However, due to the special nature of this event, we request that all our four-legged friends stay home for this one. Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed throughout the duration.

Are all portions of the Simeone Museum ADA?

Approximately 95% of the Simeone Museum is accessible on the ground floor and ADA accessible. All of our programming for this event will take place on the ground floor and will be ADA accessible. The Patterson Gallery of Art on our second floor is the only portion of the museum that is not.

Will the rest of the museum be open to viewing? Will tours be available throughout the weekend?

The entire Simeone Museum will be open throughout the course of the weekend and we encourage you to check out the rest of the collection while you are visiting. We will NOT be conducting any private or guided tours durin the 24 Heures du Simeone.

Can I watch the actual 24 Hours of Le Mans during the event?

Yes! We will have designated areas where the race will be shown on large screen televisions for the entire length of the race.

Can I drive a car, sit in a car, or fill one up with gas?

Unfortunately our current insurance does not allow for any extra-curricular activities in our cars with the exception of staff and insurance-vetted volunteers.

Can I fly my drone?

For the safety of our guests and staff, we request all amateur drone pilots to refrain from flying during the course of the event. If you are a professional drone pilot and would like to volunteer to assist with aeriel photography, please contact us.

What if I have a car that raced Le Mans and I want to participate?

We are looking for guest cars! We already have some great ones lined up but are always open to bringing more into the mix. If you have a car that raced Le Mans and want to take part, please contact us.

Can I spend 24 Hours at the museum?

Yes you can! We’re going to awarding a special giveaway to everyone that makes it for the entire duration. Feel free to bring a sleeping bad, pillow, or pop tent if you choose to spend the night.

Can I bring an RV?

On-street RV parking will be available on a first-come basis.

Is it going to be safe?

The museum is located in a light commercial/industrial area of Philadelphia, directly across from an active 24-hour Amazon hub. We will have a heavy security presence throughout the event and regular patrols of parking areas.

Is there a hotel to sleep at?

Yes. There are several hotels just minutes away from the museum.

Where can I see a list of cars taking part?

You can see all the scheduled cars and the themed programming in the agenda above.

How can I help?

We want to put on the most amazing show possible. If you would like to help us make it even better, we are looking for sponsors and partners of all kinds. If you think you can provide either financial or material help, please let us know!

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Email: simeonemuseum@gmail.com

Website: https://simeonemuseum.org/