January 10, 2006

"TRIPLE PLAY" FOR RACERS AND FANS AT AUTO MUSEUM

Saratoga Springs, NY - Auto racing fans and participants can enjoy three major events at the Saratoga Automobile Museum during the off-season. The first comes at noon on Sunday, January 22, when the New York State Stock Car Association presents the 2005 inductees to their Hall of Fame. Visitors will get their first look at the updated Hall of Fame display, now featuring photos of NASCAR Winston Cup star Geoffrey Bodine, NASCAR modified owner Ed Cloce, dirt track driving star Dick Schoonover and long-time officials Jim and Barbara Frye along with the nearly 100 other members.

The new inductees have been invited to speak and all Hall of Fame members on hand will be introduced. Hall of Fame members and a guest will be admitted free of charge, with all NYSSCA members admitted for $5 instead of the regular adult admission charge of $7.

Sunday, Jan 29th will find the museum hosting the first annual Book Swap and Sale. Free to museum volunteers and members and requiring only a regular admission charge for others, the event will allow collectors and fans to show off, sell or trade automotive and racing related books, magazines, memorabilia and photos.

The event will run from 2-4 pm, with participants limited to one table, which they must supply. Space can be reserved with Special Events coordinator Alan Edstrom by calling the museum at 518-587-1935. In the event of a major snowstorm, the event will be postponed to February 5th. Rounding out the museum's winter schedule will be the Saturday, March 11th Racing Legends Day. Set for 1 pm, the event will feature short talks by a number of regional stars, including NASCAR asphalt ace Brian Ross.

Always popular question and answer sessions involving the audience will highlight the program, with other participants to be announced as arrangements are made. The event will also include a short talk on the Lee Wallard driven 1951 Indianapolis 500 winning Belanger Special, currently on display in Saratoga courtesy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

More information on the Saratoga Automobile Museum may be obtained on-line at www.saratogaautomuseum.com.