The Speedster: America's Turn of the Century Supercar
Friday, August 14, 2026 11:30AM Moderated by Carrol Jensen with Matthew Goist, Bobby Green, Carl Jensen, and Jason Vansickle In the early 1900s, led by smaller premium marques such as National, Stutz, Marmon, Mercer, Simplex, and Knox, Speedsters captured the imagination of buyers willing to pay the price of a home for the thrill—where the pursuit of speed far outweighed concerns for safety. At a moment when the nation was undergoing rapid transformation—driven by new technologies, industrial growth, and a shift from rural agriculture to urban life—wealth surged, and the economy strengthened. Manufacturers showcased performance on the track by introducing the “Speedster” to inspire affluent enthusiasts to purchase these minimalist two-seat machines built for speed with large engines and little else. Cities paused as crowds gathered to witness unprecedented speed, while racing permeated popular culture through films, Broadway, and music. Join us as the panel of experts explores the stories and images of America’s original “Supercar.” Carrol Jensen - Moderator Following a successful career in corporate America, Carrol turned her attention to all things automotive. She co-founded and later became the Chairman of the Milwaukee Concours, was on the board of directors of the Hilton Head Concours chairing the car selection committee, is a Past President of the Classic Car Club of America and currently is the Vice President of the Classic Car Club of America Museum. Growing up across the street from the historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack, she jumped at the chance to run the Harry Miller Club annual historic race event held there. She is currently an officer on the board of directors for Road America and has annually organized features at RA’s vintage race event that range from the Ragtime Racers to the Gurney AAR Eagle reunions. Carrol is also the membership coordinator for Women in Motorsports North America where she can share her passion for bringing others into all roles in motorsports. Carrol is frequently called upon for moderating, speaking, judging and support in organizing motoring events. Matt Goist Matt Goist is the Manager and Curator for the Singleton Collection of Costa Mesa California, a growing collection of historically significant American automobiles spanning the early 1900s to the 1970s. He is a 2017 graduate of the McPherson College Automotive Restoration Program and currently serves on the McPherson College Automotive Restoration National Advisory Board. He is an active member of the Horseless Carriage Club of America, the Classic Car Club of America, and the H.H. Franklin Automobile Club, and serves on car club boards at both national and regional levels. For ten years he has been the director of the H.H. Franklin Club Student Experience Program, exposing dozens of students to the prewar car hobby for the first time. His personal involvement in the collector automotive world includes prewar automobiles with an emphasis on the Brass and Nickel Era, early American coachbuilding, unrestored preservation cars, and touring. He is currently recommissioning his 1931 Franklin 153 Speedster bodied by Dietrich. Bobby Green Bobby Green is a Los Angeles–based preservationist, automotive enthusiast, and founder of Old Crow Speed Shop and the 1933 Group. With a lifelong passion for vintage and land speed racing, restoration and history, Green has built a reputation for sourcing, restoring, and reimagining rare and historically significant vehicles—often blending period-correct craftsmanship with a deep respect for the stories behind each machine. His private collection, housed in a restored 1920s-era church in Pasadena, reflects decades of dedication to automotive culture, from European racing icons to American hot rod traditions. Carl Jensen Carl Jensen, a second-generation enthusiast, has had a lifelong exposure to speedsters starting with a ride in a Case Speedster on track at age 5. He is the editor of the Stutz Club magazine, and written articles for The Horseless Carriage Gazette, The Classic Car, The Bulb Horn, and other publications. He has written features for concours programs and online historical articles for OESA/MEMA. The Jensen’s collection includes a 1912 Stutz Bearcat which Carl restored, and he has driven a wide range of speedsters both on the road and on the track. Jason Vansickle Jason Vansickle oversees the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum’s collection and restoration department and is developing the Museum’s educational programming. He leads a team of 12 who develop the Museum’s exhibitions, displays, and content and preserve and clean the cars and artifacts. Vansickle has been with the Museum since 2011, having served in numerous roles, most recently as Curator starting in 2018 before being promoted to his current position as Vice President of Curation and Education in February 2022. Forum panelists subject to change. Attendee expressly assumes all risks incidental to and associated with attendance at the Event. 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