Once Around the Clock - The Simeone 12 Hours of Sebring

As the real 12 Hours of Sebring race unfolds in Florida, experience it live in Philadelphia. Demonstrations. Storytelling. Race coverage. A full-day program built around the rhythm of Sebring itself.

Every two hours, historic race cars take to the tarmac in live demonstrations, paired with film, photography, and historical context from the race that defined American endurance racing.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

Seven Eras of Sebring, Presented For You

• Indoor historical presentation with rare footage
• Live car demonstrations on the museum's 3.5-acre tarmac
• Audience Q and A with Executive Director Kevin Kelly and racing history experts
• Close-up access of cars for photography

LIVE FROM SEBRING

Watch the actual 2026 12 Hours of Sebring on ten screens throughout the museum. Follow race updates, driver interviews, and live developments from Florida all day.

THE ATMOSPHERE

The museum is styled to evoke Sebring from the 1950s through the 1970s. Music, visuals, and vehicles place you inside the era when American endurance racing took shape.

Guests who attend multiple sessions throughout the day will discover special moments and surprises as the program builds toward the race's conclusion. The atmosphere intensifies as the real 12 Hours of Sebring unfolds.

This event rewards endurance. The longer you stay, the more of the story you see.

FOOD AND DRINK

• Your favorite Philly themed foods.
• Food available for purchase from noon to 8:00 PM
• Water fountains available throughout the museum

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Doors open: 9:00 AM

Program: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Museum closes: 11:00 PM

Tickets:

• Adults - 12 and older: $20
• Youth under 12 : Free
• Museum Members: One free ticket per membership

All-day access. Come and go as you please. Wristbands provided.

Location:

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum - 6825-31 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19153

Parking: Free on-site and overflow lot across the street

What to Know:

• Rain or shine event
• Photography encouraged
• Wheelchair accessible
• Electronic payment only (no cash)
• No alcohol, dogs, or fireworks

WHY THIS MATTERS

Since 1950, the 12 Hours of Sebring has been America's proving ground for endurance racing. It tested engineering, stamina, and strategy against the world's best.

In 2026, as the United States marks 250 years of independence, this event honors a competition where American builders, drivers, and teams proved they belonged on the global stage. From the Crosley's clever victory, to Cunningham's breakthrough and Shelby's championship-winning Cobras, Sebring shaped American motorsport.

On March 21, that history runs again.

TICKETS

Advance purchase recommended for convenience. Day-of tickets also available at the door (card/electronic payment only, no cash).

Questions? Visit simeonemuseum.org or call 215-365-7233

Info: Relive the birth of professional sports car racing in America. Experience the underdog story of the 1950 Sam Collier Memorial Grand Prix of Endurance, where a tiny Crosley Hot Shot shocked the racing world by defeating Ferraris and Allards on handicap. See the types of machines that competed in this historic race that defied the SCCA and launched Sebring's legendary status.

Info: The first official 12 Hours of Sebring marked a turning point in American endurance racing. Learn how Alexander Ulmann secured FIA sanctioning for what would become a legendary event. Witness the Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica that covered 754 miles on its way to victory, alongside the cars that pushed through dusk and darkness after the lights came on at 6:45 PM establishing the format that would define the race for decades.

Info: Celebrate America's greatest triumph! Phil Walters and John Fitch—two war heroes and racing legends—drove their Cunningham C-4R to victory in the opening round of the new World Sportscar Championship. Experience the era when this All-American victory against European factory teams announced America's arrival on the world stage.

Info: Journey through the Golden Age of sports car racing! Experience the era when Sebring hosted the World Sportscar Championship and the world's best came to Florida. Relive the evolution from European dominance to America's triumph—Ford's four consecutive Le Mans victories and Shelby's GT dominance proved American iron could beat the world.

Info: The ultimate factory battle! Five European manufacturers—Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Maserati, and Porsche, brought their finest machinery and greatest drivers to Florida. Stirling Moss, Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorn, and Carroll Shelby all competed in this epic 12-hour duel that traded the lead nine times before one winner would take victory!

Info: Chaos and glory at Sebring! The 1965 race delivered everything: record heat, a monsoon that dropped 5 inches of rain in 30 minutes, and Carroll Shelby's GT revolution. Experience the drama when 130-degree temperatures melted the track and flooding engines. This was the race where Shelby's Cobra Daytona Coupes swept the GT class on their way to winning the International Championship for GT manufacturers —the only American car ever to do so.

Info: The checkered flag falls! Conclude your journey through Sebring history with a spectacular parade of champions. From the winning Frazer. Nash of 1952 to the legendary machines that defined an era, witness the cars that wrote motorsport history. As the actual 12 Hours of Sebring crosses the finish line in Florida, we celebrate 75 years of North America 's most demanding endurance test.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, United States

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