LIVE AT WORLD OF SPEED: CARCAST WITH ADAM CAROLLA FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST MARIO ANDRETTI! Join us on Friday, August 30 2019, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets Now! CarCast is a twice weekly automotive podcast hosted by Adam Carolla and Matt “The Motorator” D’Andria. It’s the only show of its […]
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With a heavy heart, World of Speed’s Board of Directors has announced the decision to close the museum permanently. Deciding to close the museum was an extremely difficult decision. As with other Oregon establishments, World of Speed has been temporarily closed since March 16 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As currently outlined, the museum would
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drive into summer REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! From tech to racing, engineering to engines, students will learn important STEAM concepts while having fun. Students grades K-12 will have the chance to explore engineering, tech, the fundamentals of speed, and discover motorsports. Kick it into high gear this summer with a camp you’ll never forget! Camps fill
The middle of the 20th century was an exciting time for motorsports fans and car lovers. Racing and cars became cornerstones of American pop culture, from music and books to movies, and the races themselves were bigger (and faster) than ever. Explore American racing history from the ‘50s to the ‘70s in “Mid-Century Motorsports,” a
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OTTO’S STORYTIME GARAGE October 26: Bigger! Bigger! by Lisa Patricelli Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Join World of Speed for an all-new adventure for younger guests! Otto’s Storytime Garage combines books, art, music, learning, and fun, with a new program each week. Hear a story and then take part in an activity that goes along with
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Photos & Papers Scan-a-Thon, Oct 27-28 If you have racing or motorsports-related photos or papers that you’d like scanned, this is for you! Preserve them digitally for free while also helping us preserve the rich history of motorsports. Sign up for a time slot online or stop by the Archive Room the weekend of October
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Slot Car Racing from the Turn of the Century to Today 10:30am Saturday, November 3rd Volunteer Talk – Greg Petrolati Join us as Greg Petrolati presents a brief history of slot car racing from its early beginnings to the present. Slot cars have existed ever since standard race cars could inspire them to be built.
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Thursday, February 13, 7-10 P.M. Sometimes as Valentines Day approaches, it’s easy to feel like Cupid is stupid! So join us at World of Speed in our Atomic Lounge for Stupid Cupid Trivia & Car-aoke night! Light appetizers provided; wine and beer available for purchase. Free for members, $10 for non-members
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WORLD OF SPEED27490 SW 95th Ave.Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 (503) 563-6444 DRIVING DIRECTIONS Coming from I-5 South (Salem) Coming from I-5 North (Portland)
Mission World of Speed’s mission is to serve a wide range of audiences through varied, interdisciplinary educational programs, integrating the study of history, art, culture, science and technology to appeal to all ages, backgrounds, and interests. World of Speed aims to build the community by being an educational resource for local schools, institutions, organizations and
