In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, Mercedes-Benz had more pressing matters to attend to than achieving success on the racetrack. Within ten short years, this would all change.
When you think of sports car racing, two things immediately come to mind: great speed and great design. However, for every successful designer, there are dozens more than would never be rewarded for their lifetime of work and effort.
The history and legacy of Enzo Ferrari was the topic of discussion celebrating one of the greatest Italian automakers of...
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."
This Demo Day covered the legendary rivalry between two of the greatest automotive manufacturers of all time, Carroll Shelby and...
When discussing the giants in the world of sports car racing, it’s often the drivers and designers who first come...
This car competed in only 1 race in Italy, adding to its remarkable condition. The famous actor William Holden later...
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz Gullwing 300SL, 1953 C-Type Jaguar, 1953 Cunningham C4R, and the 1954 Ferrari 375 MM were examined. Less...
Dr. Simeone discussed how Ferrari has become such a great name because of its technological and stylistic excellence. He discussed...
Dr. Simeone talked about what makes the incredible 12 cylinder engine so special. He also had 3 special racing sports...
This Demo Day took a closer look at what many consider to be the most dangerous race of any type in the world. Even though it may have just run for five consecutive years, during that time it attracted a veritable who's who of famous drivers from all ends of motorsports and automotive racing, and wound up creating a legacy that would live on to this day.
The infamous 1954 Le Mans 24 Hour race was recreated in 24 minutes at this Demo Day Event. With more...
