the Garage Blog w/Seth

Amelia Island Video

2013-04-29T14:40:33Z

"Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. More than 300 classics, special interest and race cars decorated the show field on a beautiful Sunday.

The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance has donated a portion of its proceeds to several very deserving organizations in the Jacksonville/North Florida area. In particular Community Hospice of Northeast Florida."

Amelias Island Concours 2013 from Myriad Productions on Vimeo.

PINEWOOD DERBY ASSEMBLY

2013-03-20T19:18:04Z

One of our favorite volunteers put this video together for us to use with the Scouts on our PINEWOOD Tune-up program

Thank you Dennis!

Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby!

2013-03-20T17:47:35Z

This past Saturday marked the first official Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby race at the Auto Museum. It was a district wide race so any scout in the Twin Rivers Council could participate (a second track was set up for non-scouts and siblings).

The event was a tremendous success as we had over 50 racers on hand throughout the day. We are hopeful to be host to next year's race, so till then, here are a few pictures from Saturday.

"Design Your Ride" children's art program

2013-01-30T18:00:59Z

“Design Your Ride”: 2/2/2013, 10am – 12pm

SAM’s Garage will be offering a very special art/design workshop where children get the opportunity to design their own car using different artistic mediums. By utilizing the “Scholastic; Design My Ride” kit, Museum Art Director Brandon Salls and Education Director Seth Warden will guide students through their very own design process!

*Limited to the first 20 children (ages 6-13) to sign up.

NYSCCA 2013 HALL OF FAME

2013-01-25T19:22:29Z

One of the highlights of the year at the Saratoga Automobile Museum is the annual induction ceremony for the New York State Stock Car Association’s Hall of Fame, as NYSSCA’s permanent HoF exhibit is a major feature of the museum’s Racing in New York gallery. This year’s ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 26^th at 11 am and will honor a half-dozen inductees.

Youth Programming

2012-11-15T16:18:55Z

Have you ever heard of Ab Jenkins? If you haven't, he is a man who set out to single-handedly break every existing land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah. More than a century later, many of his records remain unbroken. This video will soon be running in our Orentation Theater!

LOST SPEEDWAYS

2012-11-11T14:28:26Z

Astor Cup Race ad on September 24th, 1916 at The Sheepshead Speedway. The track doesn't exist today and has become one of the many "Lost Speedways". In honor of all the lost, but not forgotten speedways, we are hosting "LOST SPEEDWAYS" November 24, 2012 at the Saratoga Automobile Museum.

2013 Race Car

2012-10-25T13:25:10Z

After reading this article on the new 2013 race car that NASCAR has developed for next season's Sprint Cup Series, I am amazed to see the evolution of this sport continue! Our exhibit features cars from the beginning of NASCAR to now...but not really "now" as we are seeing yet another race car design!

Here's the full article:

http://www.nascar.com/news/121024/phoenix-tire-test/index.html

2013 Invitational

2012-10-24T13:37:22Z

The planning is well underway for our 2013 Invitational! Mark your calendars!

Check out this video for a closer look:

The man who rode with Dale!

2012-10-04T15:14:10Z

Richard Childress, the man who rode with Dale Earnhardt, will be at our Museum this month! Get your tickets for his Oct. 18th visit now at www.saratogaautomuseum.org