Sporty cars are those built for enjoyment on public roads. In this exhibit, we show the evolution and development of... Read More
Popular in England, hill climbs were the test of a car’s pulling ability and its speed and power. A driver... Read More
While Watkins Glen brought sports car racing back to the U.S., it was the Sebring 12-hour race that brought international... Read More
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, chosen “Museum of the Year” on two occasions by the International Historic Motoring Awards in... Read More
For the first half of the 20th century, America rarely sent cars to compete in races overseas, despite the extensive... Read More
At a distance of over one thousand miles, the Mille Miglia was a difficult race to finish, much less win.... Read More
Racing on public roads was common in Europe, but discouraged in England. In fact a speed limit of 20mph was... Read More
The Mille Miglia (“Thousand Miles”) started in 1927 and was one of the most popular races in Europe. The cars... Read More
The test of a car’s ability to travel long distances at (for the time) high speeds played a significant role... Read More
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the most prestigious endurance sports car race in the world. Until 1970, the... Read More
In Utah, the remains of a prehistoric lake left a flat surface that is perfect for high speeds. This competition... Read More
There was active organized racing throughout the U.S. prior to WWI. Venues such as Santa Monica, CA, Savannah, GA, Elgin,... Read More
