Yankee Iron! Demo Day

Schedule

Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | Philadelphia, PA

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Celebrate American automotive ingenuity at Yankee Iron! Demo Day, November 14, with historic cars in action on our 3-acre tarmac.
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 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.


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Where is it happening?

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

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Tickets

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