Cunningham Equipe Demo Day

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