Saratoga Automobile Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1999 |
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| Location | 110 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, New York, USA |
| Type | Automotive Museum |
The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located in the 2,379-acre Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, New York. It's housed in an old water bottling plant that was built in 1935. The museum is a non-profit organization. It teaches visitors about how cars have changed our lives, from the past to the future, in New York and around the world.
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Explore the Museum: What You'll See
The Saratoga Automobile Museum opened its doors in June 2002. It was first set up in 1999. You can see about 30 cars spread across three different display areas. These areas are on two floors.
Ground Floor Galleries
The ground floor has two galleries that show off different car exhibits. These exhibits change often. Gallery A is a huge room with very tall ceilings. It has its original tile walls and floors. The main features of this gallery are three tall windows that go from the floor to the ceiling. There's also a walkway where you can look down. This big gallery is often used for special events and even weddings. You'll also find a small theater room on the first floor.
Second Floor Exhibits
Upstairs, you'll find an art gallery. It shows works from artists and photographers from around the world and close to home. The second floor also has two permanent exhibits. These exhibits look down over the first floor. They are called Racing in New York and East of Detroit.
New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame
The second floor is also home to the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame. This special hall honors many famous stock car racers and people who helped the sport grow in New York.
Here are some of the people who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame:
- Class of 1984: Steve Danish, Jeep Herbert, Kenny Shoemaker
- Class of 1985: Pete Corey, Paul Marshall
- Class of 1988: Eddie Flemke, Frank Trinkaus, Bill Wimble
- Class of 1993: Jerry Cook, Ralph Ouderkirk, Frankie Schneider
- Class of 1997: Dick Clark, Mike Ehring, Richie Evans, George Janoski, Lou Spanier, Bugsy Stevens
- Class of 2007: Art Barry, Les Deuel, Bob McCreadie, Buzzie Reutimann, Maynard Troyer
- Class of 2011: Don Ackner, Mike Budka, Dave Lape, Walt Mitchell, Rich Ricci, Sr., Jim Shampine
- Class of 2019: Jeff Heotzler, Charlie Langenstein, John McArdell, Mike McLaughlin
- Class of 2023: Mitch Gibbs, Dale Planck, Joe Plazek
