# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Before the legend, there was the driver. Five cars. One story. See Carroll Shelby's rise brought to life on the tarmac.About this EventCarroll Shelby did not simply win races. He helped change what road racing in America could be.In the years after the war, American road racing was still largely amateur, shaped by clubs, limited prize money, and a culture that had not yet fully embraced the factory-backed, international model taking hold abroad. Shelby arrived at exactly the moment that world was beginning to change, and he pushed it forward with unusual force.Before he became a constructor, Shelby was already thinking beyond the driver's seat. Racing was, for him, a way to learn how cars were made and how winning organizations worked. Between 1952 and 1960, he entered 168 races, won 60, and finished on the podium 89 times. Those numbers tell the story of a driver whose rise was not accidental. It was built on speed, consistency, and a clear sense of purpose.This Demo Day follows that rise through five cars that mark key stages in his development, from his early years in rough, demanding machines to the international stage he helped American racing reach. Together, they trace the story of a man who did more than succeed within the sport. He helped pull American road racing out of its amateur beginnings and toward a more serious, professional future.This is the Carroll Shelby story before the legend hardened into myth: a gifted, determined driver coming of age alongside a new kind of American racing, more disciplined, more ambitious, and increasingly capable of challenging the best in the world.Featured Cars1950 Allard J21954 Austin-Healey 1001954 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Spyder1958 Aston Martin DBR11964 Shelby Cobra Daytona CoupeWhether you know Carroll Shelby as a driver, a builder, or a symbol of American ambition, this Demo Day offers a closer look at the years that shaped him, and a chance to see that history brought to life on the tarmac._______________________________________________________________________________________________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. _______________________________________________________________________________________________Event Highlights:Live DemonstrationsHistorical InsightsQ&A Session_______________________________________________________________________________________________Our Demo Day schedule is as follows:10:00 | Simeone Museum doors open to the public11:30 to 11:50 | Discussion on the technology behind the cars12:00 to 12:30 | Visual presentation highlighting rare photos and videos from the Simeone Museum Library and Archives12:30 to 1:00 | Spirited driving demonstration of Demo Day cars1:00 to 2:00 | 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 volunteersAgenda🕑: 10:00 AMMuseum OpensInfo: Simeone Museum doors open to the public.🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMScrutineeringInfo: Discussion highlighting the specific technology and attributes of the featured cars.🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMDemo Day PresentationInfo: 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 PMSpirited driving demonstration of Demo Day carsInfo: Demo Day cars are demonstrated with a spirited driving program taking place on our 3 acre outdoor tarmac.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMPhoto Session / Q and AInfo: 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 URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/carroll-shelby-and-the-rise-of-professional-racing-in-america/100001986372549768
- **Event Categories**: Sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 17.85, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
- **lat**: 39.9109
- **long**: -75.2266
- **full address**: Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America being held?
  - **A:** Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America?
  - **A:** Tickets for Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America are priced at USD 18 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability2023 General Admission - AdultsUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailable2023 General Admission - Seniors Age 65+USD 15 + USD 3 feeAvailableChildren - Under 18FreeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America?
  - **A:** Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America is organized by Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum.

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