American Speed Festival

The American Speed Festival transforms M1’s 87-acre facility into a comprehensive celebration of motor sport culture. The 2023 edition honoured the Le Mans centenary through its ‘Americans at Le Mans’ theme, uniting the 1967 Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 with the 1965 Ferrari 250 LM victor, whilst paying tribute to Reeves Callaway through an unprecedented gathering of Callaway Corvettes.

Beyond the dynamic demonstrations on the 1.5-mile circuit, the festival cultivates broader engagement through heritage seminars, exclusive garage tours and the Checkered Flag Ball. The recognition of Johnny O’Connell and Ford Motor Company’s Le Mans achievements continued the event’s tradition of honouring motor sport luminaries, following Peter Brock and Jim Hall.

The festival’s commitment extends beyond celebration to community impact, with proceeds from its charity gala supporting M1 Mobility’s transport services for Pontiac residents, demonstrating how motor sport heritage can drive positive social change.