Peter Krause Lecture - Zero to Sixty: An Automotive History of Durham

About the event

Zero to Sixty: An Automotive History of Durham

Join Peter Krause, legendary mechanic, vintage car enthusiast, and motorsport instructor, for a talk on the automotive history of Durham; the cars, garages, and people that drove Bull City! What they were, how they got there, and what they are today!

Peter Krause is a legendary mechanic, vintage car enthusiast, motorsport instructor, and long time Durham resident. He now provides private client coaching at VIRginia International Raceway.

Before the event join Durham County Library and multiple community partners for a downtown Durham car show like no other; vintage cars, art, coffee, history, and community at Speed House located at 505 N Mangum St in Durham!

Super G Print Lab will be on site with screen prints created for the show by artist Robby Poore for sale, as well as a live screen printing demonstration and automotive prints for sale!

Enjoy a specialty latte named "10W30" made with black sesame paste, vanilla syrup, expresso, milk of choice and black sesame garnish at Vessel Coffee House and Art Cafe, which is located across the street from Speed House. Vessel will also have themed coloring sheets and stickers to enjoy!

Cruise into Zero to Sixty: An Automotive History of Durham car show between 10 a.m. thorugh 2 p.m. at Speed House located at 505 North Mangum Street.

Registration is required for Peter's talk. Seating is limited. Please register each individual attending separately.

Reserved seats will be honored until 12:15 p.m. At 12:15 p.m. seating will open for anyone wishing to attend the talk (registered, waitlisted, and walk-in) as long as there are seats available. Seating will be first come first serve.

Saturday May 30th starting at 12:30 p.m. at Speed House located at 505 N Mangum Street in Durham.

Parking Information

There will be limited street parking available. Please plan on alternate parking at the listed locations.

Parking is available at the Durham County Main Library located at 300 North Roxboro Street which is a short walk to Speed House. Parking is also available at the North Queen Street Garage located at 115 North Queen Street which is behind the apartments directly across the street from the library. Parking at the garage is free on the weekend. The Chapel Hill Street Parking Garage located at 326 E Chapel Hill Street is a short walk to Speed House and parking is free on the weekend. Call the Bull Ride, servicing the downtown area for a free, convenient, and friendly electric-powered ride operated by the Downtown Durham Ambassadors, at 919-682-BULL (2855) between the hours of 10 am –12 pm for a ride to the event.

Questions about either event? Email Megan at mkoslofsky@dconc.gov or Kyle klampart@dconc.gov

Image attribution: Looking northwest from West Geer St., 1953. Courtesy Keith Phillips

Weeks Motor Company / Hutchins Auto Supply

"Weeks Motor Company / Hutchins Auto Supply building. Built in 1948, Weeks was started by Albert Weeks, who ran a service station at North Durham Five Points (Little Five Points) in the 1930s and 1940s. The Weeks Motor Company sold Lincoln and Mercury vehicles."

Image description: Black and white photo of a car dealership from 1953 depicting Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.