Club ACO

To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, the ACO Club is organizing three official Watch Parties for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the United States on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The events will take place in three different cities: New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Designed as true immersive experiences, these gatherings reserved for American ACO Members will offer a unique way to experience the race in iconic venues of automotive culture, with live broadcasts, animations, exchanges with experts, and a 100% Le Mans atmosphere.

All Members participating in one of these events will automatically be entered into a draw to win two tickets for the WEC Lone Star Le Mans race weekend from September 4 to 6, 2026 – one of the upcoming rounds of the championship!

New York: at the heart of the Classic Car Club Manhattan The Club ACO will take over the prestigious Classic Car Club Manhattan for a private day reserved for ACO Members and members of the New York club. From 9 am to 3 pm, participants can enjoy all the club’s spaces: screening room, piano lounge, library, terrace, and billiard room. The official broadcast of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be shown on a giant screen throughout the day. The program also includes exchanges with drivers and endurance specialists, Le Mans simulators, quizzes, animations, a cocktail reception, and a bar area.

Philadelphia: the race at the Simeone Museum In Philadelphia, the ACO Club partners with the renowned Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum to offer a unique experience: following the entire 24 Hours of Le Mans, from the start to the finish. From Saturday, June 13 at 9 am to Sunday, June 14 at 11 am, ACO Members will have access to the Bugatti Room, a private lounge area. This exceptional event will allow attendees to watch the complete race broadcast, discover cars that have actually raced at Le Mans, enjoy the museum’s “Demo Days” with dynamic demonstrations, access simulators and Le Mans animations, and benefit from discounted rates thanks to their ACO membership.

Los Angeles: a day at the Petersen Automotive Museum In Los Angeles, the iconic Petersen Automotive Museum will host the ACO Club’s official Watch Party. The museum will dedicate its Bruce Meyer gallery entirely to the event with the race broadcast on a giant screen, special exhibitions, and history-focused animations. ACO Members will enjoy a private breakfast before the race start, exchanges with guests and Le Mans specialists, simulators and quizzes, and temporary exhibitions dedicated to endurance racing.