Race of the Century
August 22nd and 23rd
Stow, MA
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

An extraordinary event that pits some of the greatest technological advancements in air and ground transportation against each other in a series of "races"

Exhibits and displays throughout the event. The entire Collings Foundation collection will be open for viewing. Races start around 1:00 PM.

Entire Facility Open Daily: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Gate Fee: $15 Adults / $10 Children
This is a public event. No reservations are needed.
(Line up of events subject to change)

With today's gas prices approaching $5.00 a gallon, many are praising the latest advances in new transportation technologies. Hybrids, electric cars, vehicles powered by water, all poised to solve the energy crisis. - Well, this phenomenon is not new! The search for reliable fuels and transportation has been ongoing since the invention of the first automobiles and aircraft. To highlight the significance of how history can repeat, the Collings Foundation will host an extraordinary event that pits some of the greatest technological advancements in human transportation against each other in: "Race of the Century"

Which technologies will win? There is only one way to find out:

	1867 CONCORD STAGE COACH - Fast, dependable and no match for that silly motorized carriage...and a good source of fertilizer year round! VS.
	1904 FRANKLIN TYPE A ROADSTER The finest auto-carriage ever! The horse has finally met it's match. With a top speed over 30 mph the horses will be winded in no time!
	HORSE AND CART Time to get serious and win this race. Our driving champion will leave the competition looking at the wrong end of our magnificent steed. VS.
	1906 STANLEY STEAMER The most incredible advancement in automotive technology - a car that runs on water! Once the Stanley heats up - there's no competition.
	1914 STUTZ BEARCAT Amazing event! One of the fastest cars of all time - racing against this astounding flying machine. VS.
	1909 BLERIOT TYPE XI Flying Machine. From the famous Louis Bleriot - first to cross the English Channel in an aircraft. No matter how "fancy" you can get with a "Gentleman's Automobile" - Flying is the way of the future! -
	1937 OFFY SPRINT CAR Straight from the 1937 New England race circuit. Incredibly fast sprint car. - Going to tear up the grass with this one! Certainly faster than the Stearman. VS.
	PT-17 STEARMAN BI-PLANE An amazing 1/2-mile race. The Stearman has to take off, make a full turn and beat the Sprint car back to the finish line. No doubt, this will be a fantastic race!
	Pre Event Party ~ Meet the CF Staff - get a personal tour! We will be hosting a pre-event party Friday August 21 st, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Appetizers and cocktails. $50 per person. Call for reservations. Proceeds will go to the Collings Foundation’s educational programs.

• Automobiles: Entire Collings Foundation collection of automobiles and race cars will be on display- see list for details.
• Aircraft: See an amazing collection of aircraft from the early 1900's up to the Korean War Era. - see list for details.
• Collings Foundation Gift Shop: You will find an excellent variety of clothing, caps, books, DVD's and more available for purchase.
• Additional displays and exhibits: See an amazing exhibition and display of carriages, carts and horses from the Massachusetts Carriage and Driving Society. In a fantastic display of early farm equipment - The Peerless Steam tractor will be operating "full steam".
• Airplane Rides - Limited Availability. Flights will be scheduled before and after the races. It is recommended you reserve your flight sooner than later. PT-17 Stearman $230 for 1/2 Hour. AT-6 Texan $450 for 45 min.
  Call 978-562-9182 for reservations.
  
  Food and beverages will be available.
  
  ! FOR PEOPLE ARRIVING FROM THE NORTH!: There is bridge construction on Sudbury Road and the is closed to traffic- (the road just before Barton Road). We will post detour signs to guide you to the south entrance -
  
  DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO FIND
  THE COLLINGS FOUNDATION:
  The Collings Foundation is located at 137 Barton Road in Stow, MA near Lake Boon - Please see the directions to the location at this link.

For more information, please email info@collingsfoundation.org or call 978-562-9182.