Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum & ACO Partner to Celebrate Le Mans

On June 14–15, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia will become the epicenter of endurance racing in North America with its annual 24-hour tribute to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In partnership with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO)—the official organizer of Le Mans—the 2025 edition of “24 Heures du Simeone” will mark a transformative moment in motorsport storytelling, noted museum officials in a press release.

For the first time, this immersive event will feature live, direct coverage of the race from Le Mans, made possible through a unique collaboration with the ACO USA. This exclusive access offers attendees an insider’s perspective, with content and coverage not available to the general public.

This year’s theme, “The Heroes of Le Mans,” explores the human dimension of endurance—the drivers, engineers and visionaries who, through courage and persistence, forged the legacy of the world’s most demanding race, noted the release.

Event highlights include:

• Historic vehicle demonstrations on the museum’s 3-acre tarmac, featuring over 30 automobiles from the Simeone Collection, including icons like the Aston Martin DBR1, Ford GT MK IV and Porsche 917 LH.
• Official ACO USA broadcast of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, available exclusively at the Simeone Museum.
• Special appearances by veteran Le Mans drivers.
• The unveiling of a major new addition to the museum collection.
• A nighttime light and sound show capturing the mood of midnight at Circuit de la Sarthe.
• An exclusive preview of “DriverVision,” the museum’s upcoming immersive experience.
• Exclusive ACO swag, memorabilia and discounted memberships available for attendees.
• Live Le Mans storytelling sessions, expanding on the museum’s signature Demo Day format with a lineup of narrative segments that bring racing history to life throughout the weekend.
• Screenings of exclusive video interviews with legendary Le Mans drivers, conducted by author and historian Harry Hurst.

“This partnership represents more than a shared love of endurance racing—it’s a shared responsibility to honor its legacy,” said Kevin Kelly, executive director of the Simeone Museum. “We’re not just watching the race—we’re telling its story, with the people and the partners who make that story matter.”