The National Automobile Museum will officially open its new Speed Street exhibit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, in partnership with the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce.

The free event, open to the public from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., will be held at the museum, located at 1 Museum Drive in downtown Reno.

Speed Street highlights the history and evolution of high-performance racing through six NASCAR race cars, racing artifacts, new interpretive graphics, and immersive displays focused on speed, competition, engineering, and the drivers and teams who have shaped one of America's most popular forms of motorsports.

The exhibit was made possible through the donation of cars and significant financial support from Tom Klauer.

"We are incredibly grateful to Tom Klauer for his generosity and commitment to preserving automotive history," said Phil MacDougall, president of the National Automobile Museum. "His support has allowed us to create an engaging new exhibit that celebrates the excitement of NASCAR racing while expanding the experiences we offer our visitors. This is just the beginning. The exhibit will evolve every 90 days, featuring a rotating collection of race cars representing a variety of motorsports, including Formula One, drag racing, sprint cars, and other racing disciplines. That means every visit will offer something new for racing enthusiasts and first-time guests alike."

Museum officials said plans are already underway for Phase 2 of the Speed Street experience, which will feature a full NASCAR racing simulator that will allow guests to experience being behind the wheel of a race car.

The museum also plans to launch a Speed Street Speaker Series featuring drivers, engineers, crew chiefs, and other people who have made significant contributions to motorsports. The series is intended to give visitors firsthand stories and insights from leaders in the racing community.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will include remarks from museum leadership, representatives of the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce and Tom Klauer before the exhibit officially opens. Guests attending the event will be among the first to explore the collection of NASCAR cars and racing memorabilia.

More information is available from the National Automobile Museum.