24 Heures du Simeone - The Americans at Le Mans
24 hours. 40 plus historic cars. Live Le Mans coverage. The American story at Le Mans, told through the Simeone Museum collection.
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum will host the fourth annual 24 Heures du Simeone on June 13 and 14, 2026, running concurrently with the actual 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.
This year’s theme, The Americans at Le Mans, traces the full arc of American ambition at the world’s greatest endurance race, from the earliest American pioneers in the 1920s through the defining battles of the 1960s.
More than 40 historic car demonstrations will run across 12 themed segments over a continuous 24 hour program. Live coverage of the race in France will stream throughout the museum. Historic drivers and competitors will appear for interviews, with live check ins from drivers and engineers on the ground at Le Mans as the race unfolds.
The weekend will also mark the public unveiling of the latest addition to the Simeone permanent collection. The museum has not disclosed what the acquisition is, describing it only as a significant addition to one of the world’s great collections of racing sports cars.
24 hours. 40 plus historic cars. Live Le Mans coverage. The American story at Le Mans, told through the Simeone Museum collection.
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum will host the fourth annual 24 Heures du Simeone on June 13 and 14, 2026, running concurrently with the actual 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.
This year’s theme, The Americans at Le Mans, traces the full arc of American ambition at the world’s greatest endurance race, from the earliest American pioneers in the 1920s through the defining battles of the 1960s.
More than 40 historic car demonstrations will run across 12 themed segments over a continuous 24 hour program. Live coverage of the race in France will stream throughout the museum. Historic drivers and competitors will appear for interviews, with live check ins from drivers and engineers on the ground at Le Mans as the race unfolds.
The weekend will also mark the public unveiling of the latest addition to the Simeone permanent collection. The museum has not disclosed what the acquisition is, describing it only as a significant addition to one of the world’s great collections of racing sports cars.
The ACO Partnership
Returning for the second consecutive year as an official event partner is the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, the French organization that has organized the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 1923.
The ACO brings an expanded presence to the event, including an ACO Members Lounge in the museum’s Bugatti Room, three racing simulators, a custom Le Mans trivia game, exclusive swag bags for new ACO members, and a raffle for WEC Lone Star Le Mans weekend tickets.
ACO members receive discounted admission. See ticket options below.
Food and Drink
On site vendors will include Federal Donuts, Campos Deli, Zerno Coffee, and Mr. Softee.
Campos Deli and Zerno Coffee will be available throughout the weekend. Federal Donuts will be on site Saturday only with a full service food truck. Mr. Softee will be available Saturday afternoon.
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 day 2 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 9:30 AM
Refund Policy
Location
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
6825-31 Norwitch Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19153
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Agenda
The Americans at Le Mans
Before Ford. Before Cunningham. Before Shelby. Americans were already racing at Le Mans. From the Duesenberg to the Du Pont, meet the pioneers who believed they belonged at the greatest race in the world and made the journey first. 1921 Duesenberg 183 Grand Prix / 1927 Stutz AA Blackhawk Speedster / 1929 DuPont Le Mans Speedster / 1929 Stutz Supercharged Le Mans / 1931 Bentley 4.5-Litre Supercharged
Cunningham Equipe
Briggs Cunningham was an American who refused to be outclassed. He built his own cars, hired the best drivers, and took on the world at Le Mans with nothing but ambition and for American glory. This is his story. 1952 Cunningham C-4R / 1956 Jaguar D-Type / 1963 Corvette Grand Sport / 1948 Cadillac Series 61
John Fitch: An American Original
An American fighter pilot who became a Le Mans racer. John Fitch took on the European establishment with borrowed machinery and sheer nerve, and left a mark on the sport that few Americans ever have. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing / 1952 Cunningham C-4R / 1948 Allard J2 / 1953 Jaguar XK120 FHC / 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia / 1966 Corvette 427 Stingray