The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located in the 2,379-acre (963 ha) Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, New York.[1] Housed in a former water bottling plant built in 1935, the museum is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York Department of Education as a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit institution and focuses on the impact of the automobile in the past, present and future in New York and the wider world. The Museum is also a member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).
  Location within New York | |
| Established | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Location | 110 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, New York, USA |
| Coordinates | 43°03′25″N 73°48′17″W / 43.057015°N 73.804660°W |
| Type | Automotive Museum |
| Website | Official website |
Facilities
editAfter a full renovation, the Saratoga Automobile Museum was chartered in 1999 and officially opened to the public in June 2002. It can display approximately thirty vehicles between three galleries on two floors. The ground floor displays rotating featured exhibits between two galleries. Gallery A is an expansive space featuring 30+ foot ceilings, original tile walls and flooring, and the focal point of the gallery, 3 floor-to-ceiling palladian windows and observation walkway. This gallery is often used for public and private events and weddings. Also on the first floor is a small theater room.
Collections
editAn art gallery showcases local and international artists and photographers. The second floor houses the two permanent exhibits overlooking the first floor, Racing in New York and East of Detroit, plus the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame.[2]
NYSSCA Hall of Fame Inductees
editClass of 1984 to Class of 2009
edit| 1984 | Steve Danish, Jeep Herbert, Kenny Shoemaker | |
| 1985 | Pete Corey, Paul Marshall | |
| 1986 | George Proctor, Tony Villano | |
| 1987 | Doug Garrison, Irv Taylor, Jerry Townley | |
| 1988 | Eddie Flemke, Frank Trinkaus, Bill Wimble | |
| 1989 | Rene Charland, Cliff Kotary, Theron Moore, Ted Ryan, Ken Tremont Sr. | |
| 1990 | Ernie Gahan, Mert Hulbert, Dick Nephew, Karl Haeussel | |
| 1991 | Nick Ronca, "Tate" Eugene Tetreault, Howie Westervelt | |
| 1992 | "Jollie" Ollie Palmer, Donald Wayman, Cliff Wright | |
| 1993 | Jerry Cook, Ralph Ouderkirk, Frankie Schneider | |
| 1994 | Tim Baker, Ed Delmolino, Chuck Ely, Ed Pieniazek | |
| 1995 | Chet Hames, Hugh Hedger, Claude Hoard, Ron Narducci | |
| 1996 | Fred DeCarr, Dexter Dorr, Ernie Marshall, Ernie Martin | |
| 1997 | Dick Clark, Mike Ehring, Richie Evans, George Janoski, Lou Spanier, Bugsy Stevens | |
| 1998 | Margaret Bosley, Leonard Bosley, Carlton Hughes, Harry Peek, Winn Slavin | |
| 1999 | Tommy Corellis, C. D. Coville, Stretch VanSteenburgh, Don MacTavish | |
| 2000 | Ken Goodermote, Lou Lazzaro, Link Pettit, Sr., Ethel Searing-Wetmore | |
| 2001 | John Button, Ray Dalmata, Ed Feuz, James Gage Sr., Bob Hackel, Dutch Hoag, Charles "Chuck" Irving, Charlie LaDuc, Jim Luke, Steve Luse, Bernie Miller, Bob Mott, John Osterhoudt, Lee Palmer, Vince Quenneville Sr., C.J. Richards, Paul Roberts, Allen "Schootch" Schoonmaker, Sonny Seamon, Arthur "Uncle” Art Stuarts, George Welch, Stan Wetmore | |
| 2002 | George Marcus, John "Jocko" Martterer, Bob Whitebeck | |
| 2003 | Len Boehler, Fred DeSarro, Maynard Forrette, Butch Jelley, Andy Romano | |
| 2004 | John Grady, Buck Holliday, Brian Ross, Donnie Wetmore | |
| 2005 | Geoff Bodine, Ed Cloce, Jim Frye, Barb Frye, Dick Schoonover | |
| 2006 | Chuck Akulis, Jim Langenback, John Tallini, Merv Treichler | |
| 2007 | Art Barry, Les Deuel, Bob McCreadie, Buzzie Reutimann, Maynard Troyer | |
| 2008 | Will Cagle, Dick Hansen, Billy Rafter, Dick Waterman | |
| 2009 | Jerry Higbie Sr., Mike Romano, Charlie Rudolph, Jimmy Spencer |
Class of 2010 to Present
edit| 2010 | Marty Beberwyk, Hertha Beberwyk, Jack Cottrell, Paul Emerick, Dickie Larkin | [3] |
| 2011 | Don Ackner, Mike Budka, Dave Lape, Walt Mitchell, Rich Ricci, Sr., Jim Shampine | |
| 2012 | Percy Barber, Peg Bedell, Walter Bedell, Jack Blackwood Jr., Bill Brooking, Dave Cruickshank, Bob Devine, Don Diffendorf, Glenn Donnelly, Gibby Fountain, Don Haddock, Ron Hedger, Jack Johnson, Milt Johnson, George Kent, Walt Markert, Kenny Marshall, Edmund Pierce, Mike Ronca, Dick Sweet, Danny Watson, Tommy Williams Sr. | |
| 2013 | Mike Colsten, Jimmy King, Joe Messina, Bob Savoie, Jimmy Winks | [4] |
| 2014 | Pete Bicknell, Kenny Brightbill, Howie Commander, Charlie Jarzombek, Marcia Wetmore | [5] |
| 2015 | Bruce Dostal, Richie Eurich, Claude and Gail Riley, Doug Hoffman, Norm Moyer, Billy Taylor | [6] |
| 2016 | Gary Balough, Don and Jo Ann Davies, Bill Greco, Paul Jensen, Danny Odyda | [7] |
| 2017 | Dick Hicks, Jimmy Horton, Dave Kneisel, Allie Swears | [8] |
| 2018 | Gary Iulg, Jerry Rose, Curt Van Pelt, Pat Ward | [9] |
| 2019 | Jeff Heotzler, Charlie Langenstein, John McArdell, Mike McLaughlin | [10] |
| 2020/21 | Gene Cole, John C Flach, John P Flach, JoAnn Flanigan, Brett Hearn, Randy Ross, Roger Treichler | [11] |
| 2022 | Ray Bramall, Ralph Compani, Frank “Sege” Fidanza, Steve Hartman Sr., Roger Heroux, John Keegan, Don Lawson Sr., Herbie Layfield, Roger Phelps, Gary Smith, Kenny Tremont Jr., Herbert Wright | [12][13] |
| 2023 | Mitch Gibbs, Dale Planck, Joe Plazek | [13] |
References
edit- ^ Haueter, David (September 2013). "History Comes Alive". Roundel: 41–44.
- ^ Ellis, Jim (November 21, 2020). "Jack Johnson's iconic 12A on display at the Saratoga Automobile Museum". The Leader Herald. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "Compiled from NYSSA Hall of Fame List of Inductees". Saratoga Automobile Museum. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "NYSSCA hosts 45th annual awards banquet". The Leader Herald. February 9, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Boggie, Tom (January 21, 2015). "Commander heads list of NYSSCA inductees". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Rich Eurich inducted into New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame". Warwick Advertiser. February 17, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Edmeston driver makes New York racing HOF". Cooperstown Crier. December 26, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Modestino, Lou (October 25, 2017). "Four elected to NY State Stock Car Assn. HOF". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "NYSSCA Hall of Fame Induction". Saratoga Automobile Museum. December 26, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Fallis, Laurie (February 19, 2020). "The New York State Stock Car Association Is Set To Celebrate 2019's Best This Weekend". Race Pro Weekly. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Bettig, Ed and Betty (February 4, 2022). "Hall of Fame Celebration". Dirt Track Digest. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Szczerba, Ron (May 11, 2023). "NYSSCA Inducts Six Legends Into Hall of Fame". Dirt Track Digest. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "NYSSCA names 2023 Hall of Fame". Dirt Track Digest. December 18, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.