About this Event
Saturday, November 14
Before America became a powerhouse in international motorsport, a generation of ambitious manufacturers was already proving that American engineering could compete with the best in the world.
Join us this Saturday for Yankee Iron!, a Demo Day celebrating the ingenuity, innovation, and competitive spirit that helped establish America's performance automotive legacy.
Featured Demo Day Cars
- 1911/1913 Mercer Series 35J Raceabout
- 1912 Hudson Mile-A-Minute Roadster
- 1916 Stutz Bearcat
- 1928 Stutz BB Blackhawk Roadster
- 1929 Stutz Model M Le Mans Speedster
- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Schedule
11:30 - 11:50 - Scrutineering technical explanation.
12:00 PM – Yankee Iron Demo Day presentation
Approximately 12:30 PM – Driving demonstration on the museum’s 3-acre tarmac
Scrutineering begins at 11:30 AM, followed by our presentation at noon and live driving demonstrations on our 3-acre tarmac.
Join us for an afternoon of American automotive history in motion!
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Admission: Included with museum entry ($12-15). Free for members and children under 18. Tickets available at the door or online.
No advance registration required.
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Event Highlights:
- Live Demonstrations
- Historical Insights
- Q&A Session
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Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM
Museum Opens
Info: Learn the science and technology that makes each car special.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:50 PM
Scrutineering technical explanation.
Info: Scrutineering technical explanation.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Demo Day Presentation
Info: Visual presentation highlighting rare photos and videos from the Simeone Museum Library and Archives with Simeone Museum staff and industry experts.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Spirited driving demonstration of Demo Day cars
Info: Demo Day cars are demonstrated with a spirited driving program taking place on our 3 acre outdoor tarmac.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Photo Session / Q and A
Info: Visitors are able to inspect and photograph Demo Day cars up close while engaging in a question and answer session with Simeone Museum staff and volunteers.
Event venue & nearby stays
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, United States
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