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  • Event Title Driven to Win: Racing in America
  • Event Date(s) Now Open
  • Event Location Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
  • Event Description Presented by General Motors, the first comprehensive exhibition covering various forms of American auto racing, including stock car, sports car, drag racing, Indy car, hill climb and land-speed racing, is now open in Dearborn. The 24,000 square-foot exhibit provides visitors an in-depth look at the people, the experiences, the culture, the spectacle, the risks and the innovations centered in the world of American auto sports.

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  • Event Title Young Modelers Club
  • Event Date(s) Saturdays Running October 11, 2025 thru April 11, 2025 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Location Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, Eastpointe, MI
  • Event Description Ages 8 to 16, parents welcome to join in. For those who have never built a model, we give you a free snap-together kit to build and take home! All supplies such as tools, paint, glue, etc will be provided for those who bring their own model to build. Members of IPMS Warren model club will be there to help and teach modeling techniques For more info, contact Jim Ashford, 248.399.2386, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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  • Event Title Achievement: African Americans' Accomplishments & Contributions in Automotive Exhibit
  • Event Date(s) On Display Now!
  • Event Location Automotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn, MI
  • Event Description The contributions Black Americans have made to the automotive industry have not been celebrated or even fully captured and shared. Very little effort has even been made to conduct the required research to identify the individuals, much less curate an exhibit on their accomplishments. The Automotive Hall of Fame recognizes that these are important stories that need to be told.

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  • Event Title Night at the Museum
  • Event Date(s) Thursday, January 15th, 2026 5 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Location Stahl's Motors & Music Experience, New Baltimore, MI
  • Event Description Get ready for an unforgettable evening, Stahls Night at the Museum brings the collection to life after hours! As the sun sets, the cars, music, and memorabilia take on a whole new glow, transforming the space into a vibrant spectacle of sights, sounds, and stories from automotive history.

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  • Event Title Distracted Driving Simulator
  • Event Date(s) Now Open!
  • Event Location Sloan Museum of Discovery, Flint, MI
  • Event Description The new Distracted Driving interactive game helps drivers see the dangers of driving while distracted and emphasizes the important message of vehicle safety. The new exhibit was supported by a 2024 MotorCities Challenge Grant. Cellphones, text messages music, podcasts and other drivers on the road are introduced to your virtual vehicle while you play. The exhibit actually asks visitors to drive while simultaneously texting messages to friends. The resulting virtual accidents that take place have monetary “costs” assigned based on vehicle damage. Upon completing the course, visitors will see the costs of distracted driving, as well as receive messaging on the dangers of texting while driving. The Distracted Driving Simulator is located in the Museum's Durant Gallery and is free with general admission.

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  • Event Title Pontiac's Early Truck History
  • Event Date(s) Thursday, January 8th, 2026 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • Event Location Pontiac Transportation Museum, Pontiac, MI
  • Event Description This month’s Pontiac Transportation Museum Lecture Series will be on Pontiac’s Truck History that actually precedes its history with cars. This presentation will be led by Mr. Doug Ritter and is not to be missed.

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  • Event Title The Production Czar of the Arsenal of Democracy
  • Event Date(s) Sunday, January 11th, 2026 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Location Packard Proving Grounds, Shelby Township, MI
  • Event Description On Sunday, January 11, the Packard Proving Grounds will present a new installment of its Historical Speaker Series, exploring the story of Donald Nelson — a lesser-known but deeply influential figure behind Detroit’s role as the “Arsenal of Democracy” during World War II. The program examines leadership, wartime decision-making, and the human stories behind Detroit’s industrial legacy.

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  • Event Title "America 250 - Grit, Grace, & Grandeur"
  • Event Date(s) Sunday, January 11th, 2026 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Event Location Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
  • Event Description 2026 marks the 250 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the first Gilmore Lecture Series of the year will highlight this. Titled “America 250 – Grit, Grace, & Grandeur” this presentation by Maggie Murphy will tell the tale of survival, musical excellence, and historical preservation of the United States.