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SARATOGA AUTO MUSEUM TO PARTICIPATE IN TURNING STONE CASINO AUTO RACING EXPO

June 5, 2006

For Immediate Release
Saratoga Springs, NY


The Saratoga Automobile Museum will have a major presence at the first annual Auto Racing Expo, set for June 15-18 at the Turning Stone Casino, just off exit 33 of the NY Thruway in Verona, NY.

ÏThe Expo is a perfect match for the museum,Ó said Racing in New York gallery coordinator Ron Hedger. ÏAlong with two Nextel Cup drivers from the Coca-Cola Racing family - Kyle Petty and rookie sensation Denny Hamlin, the Expo will feature autograph sessions with past champions Bobby Allison and Benny Parson, along with appearances by regional heroes Jack Johnson and Tim McCreadie.

ÏOur display will be highlighted by the Budweiser #11 Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by 1985 NASCAR Winston Cup champion Darrell Waltrip. He spent many seasons battling with Parsons and Allison and the car will trigger many memories for NASCAR fans. WeÌll also have a pair of vintage open cockpit cars, the Bridge Ford V8-60 midget and Buddy HinmanÌs Hillegas sprint car.Ó

Visitors to the auto museum display will be able to purchase Living Legends Series DVDÌs , featuring such notables of the sport as Carroll Shelby, John Fitch and Chris Economaki, and register their e-mail addresses so the museum can notify them of upcoming events. The museum offers an ongoing series of talks by past and present racing personalities as well as the annual introduction of the new members of the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame.

Admission to the Auto Racing Expo is free to the public, and the hours are Thursday, June 15th 4-8 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 8 pm and Sunday, June 18th from 11 am to 4 pm.

The Saratoga Automobile MuseumÌs participation in the Auto Racing Expo is supported by the StewartÌs chain of convenience stores. The Budweiser #11, built originally in the shops of the legendary driver and team owner Junior Johnson, is currently on display as the featured car in the Racing in New York gallery courtesy of owner Tom Cotter of Davidson, NC.

The mission of the Saratoga Automobile Museum is to display significant cars, trucks, and vehicles that not only represent the automotive heritage of New York State but the entire world of motorized transportation. The Museum is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York Department of Education and in addition to organizing permanent and temporary exhibits, the Museum hosts a variety of workshops, interactive displays, lectures, and outdoor shows.

The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located on the grounds of Saratoga Spa State Park at 110 Avenue of the Pines. For more information, guests can also visit the MuseumÌs website at www.saratogaautomuseum.org or call (518) 587-1935.