1950 Allard J2

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The Perils of Racing Demo Day

Auto racing is one of the most popular sports in the world, but it is also one of the most dangerous. From the moment a driver climbs into the cockpit, they are at risk. As history has continually demonstrated, professional race car drivers face the threat of danger with every pass and turn.

1950 Allard J2 Driving Demonstration

Driving Demonstration featuring our 1950 Allard J2. Video shot at The Perils of Racing #DemoDay at the Simeone Museum.

The Perils of Racing Demo Day Prep

We had a fun day prepping these three beauties for tomorrow's The Perils of Racing #DemoDay.

2022 – Cunningham Equipe Demo Day

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."

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2018 SCCA Part II Demo Day

In SCCA Part II, Dr. Simeone picked up the discussion where he left off from Part I that was about...

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Sports Car Club of America Demo Day

Dr. Simeone discussed American sports car racing after the war and the beginning of the SCCA. The Demo Day featured...

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Tribute to Watkins Glen Demo Day

Featured cars from the Simeone collection that raced at Watkins Glen....

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Watkins Glen Demo Day

Our 1950 Allard made its first laps at one of our Demo Days last Saturday, despite it being a bit...

1950 Allard J2

1950 Allard J2

Our car raced at Watkins Glen in 1951-1952 and still has its original 331 Cadillac engine. It is one of...

Located in Philadelphia, PA, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is one of the world’s greatest collections of racing sports cars. Through our theme, “The Spirit of Competition”, we celebrate the history and evolution of these magnificent machines.

Assembled over 50 years by Dr. Frederick Simeone, the Museum contains over 75 historically significant cars including Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Mercedes, Jaguar, Bentley, Porsche, Aston Martin, Corvette, Ford, and more.

Celebrating the Spirit of Competition

Located in Philadelphia, PA, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is one of the world’s greatest collections of racing sports cars. Through our theme, “The Spirit of Competition”, we celebrate the history and evolution of these magnificent machines.

Assembled over 50 years by Dr. Frederick Simeone, the Museum contains over 75 historically significant cars including Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Mercedes, Jaguar, Bentley, Porsche, Aston Martin, Corvette, Ford, and more.