Now Open: Driven to Win: The Automobile in Competition

New exhibit celebrates over 100 years of motorsport history, showcasing 11 iconic race cars across a variety of competitive disciplines

Vehicles on display include iconic racers, such as the 1946 Kurtis-Miller Ross Page Special, the 1968 AAR Eagle 68 driven by Denny Hulme, the 2018 McLaren MCL33, the 1966 Lola T70 MKII Spyder and the 1993 AAR Toyota Eagle MKIII, which achieved 21 wins in 27 IMSA races, along with the 1913 Mercer Type 35-J Raceabout, considered one of the U.S.'s first sports cars.

The exhibit also features the 1957 Teverbaugh & Kirkland Bonneville Special, a land speed racer that was the first equipped with a parachute, the 1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan 'Black Widow' by SEDCO, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona raced by Buddy Baker in 1969 and 1970 when he became the first driver to achieve 200 mph on a closed course, the 1972 Alpine A110 1800 Group IV that competed in the inaugural World Rally Championship and the 2010 John Force Racing Ford Mustang driven by Force to his 15th NHRA Nitro Funny Car Championship.

'Motorsports is a significant part of automotive history, and this display represents the ever-evolving journey of racing,' said Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Terry L. Karges. 'We hope our guests enjoy a look at how auto racing has evolved over the last century.'

'Driven to Win: The Automobile in Competition' will be displayed until 2025. To purchase tickets or for more information about the Petersen Automotive Museum, please visit Petersen.org/exhibits.

The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. The museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles, 90036. Admission prices are $21 for general admission adults, $19 for seniors (62+), $13 for youth (12-17) and $12 for children ages 4 to 11. Active military with ID, personal care attendants and children under age four are admitted free. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For general information, call 323-930-CARS or visit www.petersen.org.

Photo credit: The Petersen Automotive Museum
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