January 21, 2005

HALL OF FAME COMPLETION A BEGINNING, NOT AN END

Saratoga Springs, NY When the New York State Stock Car Association's Hall of Fame display opens in the Saratoga Automobile Museum at 2 pm on Saturday,
January 29th it will mark the end of one process and the beginning of another.

"The design and construction processes are complete and visitors can enjoy looking at the photos of current members of the Hall of Fame and discussing the golden days of racing" said exhibit coordinator Ron Hedger. "But the next phase is equally important to keeping the history of racing in the Empire State alive. We want to change our displays regularly and schedule events that will keep the memories alive for the region's many race fans and participants."

To that end, the auto museum will have an adjacent showcase filled with Hall of Fame memorabilia and two cars in the Racing Across New York gallery related to the history of the New York State Stock Car Association.

"We currently have a track roadster driven by Hall of Fame members Bob Whitbeck and Pete Corey and member Vince Quenneville's last modified on display and a great wish list for the future" said Hedger. "I'd like to show the public cars driven by Richie Evans, Bernie Miller, Ernie Marshall and all of the other stars of the past. And while the showcase now features memorabilia from Steve Danish and CJ Richards, we're asking Hall of Fame members to supply interesting items to keep the showcase fresh in the future."

The public's first look at the display on the 29th will include remarks by NYSSCA President John Keegan, brief interviews of Hall of Fame members on hand and an autograph and discussion session.

Suggestions pertaining to available cars and memorabilia as well as seminars and programs of interest to race fans and participants can be directed to Hedger by e-mail at rjhmedia@juno.com or by calling 518-885-7481.

The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located on the Avenue of the Pines in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10
am to 5 pm.  Admission is $7 for adults or $5 for seniors.