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Awards in a dozen categories plus the "Favorite 50" as picke
d by popular judging, plus live music and food.

The National Automobile Museum will have the only American e
ntry in this historic race, the 1907 Thomas Flyer, on display along with paintings commissioned for the anniversary. The original race was sponsored by the Times and the Paris newspaper La Matin. (775) 333-9300. $9

Hands on fun for families with a sit -in Formula Vee Racer,
a see through Crosley, aerodynamic car testing with Huggy Buggys, and lots more!

Daily: 10am - 5pm - Admission $7 Adults, $5 Seniors, $3.50 children 6-16.

NY State was once home to over 125 car manufacturers, and t
he Saratoga Automobile Museum hosts the finest cars ranging from a Pierce Arrow, Charles Lindbergh's Franklin, and Albany's Weebermobile, among others. Admission $7 Adults, $5 Seniors, $3.50 Children 6-16. Daily 10am - 5pm

Some of the finest Race Cars from New York State including P
oison Lil, Goldschmidt's Allard, and a tribute to the Syracuse Mile, among others, and home of the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame.

Daily 10am to 5pm - Admission $8 Adults, $5 Seniors $3.50 children 6-16.

The opening of the Saratoga Automobile Museum's new "Syracus
e Mile" exhibit has been set for Sunday, January 20th in conjunction with the annual introduction of the New York State Stock Car Association's newest Hall of Fame members at the permanent Hall of Fame display in the museum's Racing in New York gallery.

The "Double Features" program will kick off at 11 am with the unveiling of the photos and nameplates of noted journalist Les Deuel, car owner Art Barry, drivers Buzzie Reutimann, Maynard Troyer and Bob McCreadie, to be inducted the night before at the huge NYSSCA awards banquet in Albany. The program will include remarks by the inductees able to attend.

Attention will then turn to the new SYRACUSE MILE exhibit featuring two of Syracuse's most famous stock cars. One is the '33 Ford coupe, on loan from historian and collector Jeff Ackerman, that Hall of Fame member Cliff Kotary drove to one of his chart-topping six State Fair victories at Syracuse. Alongside will be Gary Balough's legendary "Batmobile," on loan from the DIRT Hall of Fame and Museum in Weedsport, that changed modified racing forever. The duo will be joined by a gleaming Offy-powered USAC championship car, courtesy of Urbana, Ohio historian Bob McConnell, that was driven by Ronnie Duman, Billy Foster, Len Sutton, Bob Harkey, Lloyd Ruby, Ralph Ligouri and New York ace Jim Hurtubise.

The exhibit also features a variety of graphics and memorabilia which, along with huge text panels, will help bring the story of the fabled New York State Fairgrounds track to life.

Further information on the Saratoga Automobile Museum, located on the Avenue of the Pines in the Saratoga Spa State Park just off Exit 13N of I-87, the Adirondack Northway, is available on-line at www.saratogaautomuseum.org.

The Petersen Museum traces sixty years of stock-car racing h
istory with this exhibit. In addition to cars from the series' history, the display will feature trophies and memorabilia. (323) 930-2277. $10.

This exhibit highlights the Petersen Museum's vast collectio
n and brings to light a selection of its acquisitions that haven't yet been on public display. (323) 930-2277. $10.

The Petersen Museum will showcase the art and design process
that went into Pixar's animated auto movie "Cars." The exhibit includes sketches of characters and 3-D maquettes of main characters like Mater that were used as reference points for animators. $10.

The Wally Parks Motorsports Museum will honor six decades of
Hot Rod magazine with this exhibit. (909) 622-2133. $6.

This brand-new museum opened its doors to the public April 1
2. Exhibits highlight the differences between classic and modern car repair, motocross, and a simulated Mack truck, among others.

Celebrate the mid-century tail fin along with the AACA Museu
m. The summer exhibit will feature the space-age designs of the American 1950s and '60s. (717) 566-7100. $9

Trace the history of sport bikes in the U.S. at the Motorcyc
le Hall of Fame's first stop at the San Diego Auto Museum. Bikes and memorabilia are on display. (619) 231-2886. $8.

The Saratoga Automobile Museum in Saratoga Springs, NY, ho
sts a personal photographic project, automontage, in its new gallery and orientation theater beginning June 7th, 2008.

Accomplished commercial photographer and automotive enthusiast David Val Schlink, of Morris County, NJ, has selected 30 images of favorite automobiles from the classic era through the 1980s that illustrate his "automontage" concept - the interplay of light and shadow, reflections and surroundings, in the mirror-like surfaces of the world's outstanding cars.

"Photographically, for me, these images that capture both the car and the place, where something of the setting is seen in the automobile's surfaces, I call automontage. Sometimes the effect is a subtle one, but I love seeing it in these extraordinary cars."

Although David Val Schlink has photographed cars for 35 years, he began this project in 2000, using digital cameras throughout. The selection on display features motifs printed and framed as pages from an imagined book.

"As I reviewed my automotive 'take' of the past eight years, I saw this theme emerge, that of cars reflecting their settings and environments. I liked the effect of these exceptional automobile's surfaces giving the viewer a sense of place and atmosphere."

Schlink adds, "automontage is simply my word for what I find to be a visually-transporting effect - these digital images are of motifs as I found and photographed them, with virtually no photo manipulation involved other than to prepare them for printing with the computer."

The exhibition also includes a compelling photographic display of famous cars' steering wheels and instrument panels or, as Schlink describes them, "dashboards I have known and loved."

In addition to his work shooting designer interiors, he enjoys teaching hands-on digital photography workshops, with an emphasis on camera work that delivers a range of subjects "in the best possible light." Schlink's photography has been featured in Fortune 500 corporate publications, as well as in NJ CEO, Design NJ, New Jersey Home and Style, Hunterdon Life and New York Spaces.


For further information, David can be contacted at www.automontage.com ---

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automontage


"I've always enjoyed looking at cars.

And photographing them.

Especially those unbelievably shiny ones, with wonderful lines and contours.

Over the years, I've shot a great many favorites.

And I tried to find them, indoors or out, as if lit in a studio ---

I was after the kind of light that was even overall, and forgiving, exposure-wise.

A day with a high, bright overcast would be perfect for what I was after, back then.

But as time went on, I came to appreciate a car reflecting its setting.

That is, when its perfectly smooth surfaces show its surroundings --- perhaps palm fronds, or a canopy of branches or billowing clouds overhead, or dramatic windows nearby.

Or architectural elements, mirrored in that gorgeous sheet metal, creating a Dali-esque effect.

And I saw that even the atmosphere of a place could be conveyed, too, as shown in a racing car's hood, its color muted by low-lying fog in the early hours.

Or on bright, curvaceous panels, sparkling with morning mist.

Seeing this result, in the camera's viewfinder, can make for a fascinating visual experience.

Photographically, these images that capture both the car and the place, where something of the setting is seen in the automobile's surfaces, I call automontage.

Sometimes the effect is a subtle one, but I love seeing it in these extraordinary cars.

I hope you will, too. "



David Val Schlink

The new Antique Motorcycle Club of America gallery at the An
tique Auto Museum will be filled with 30-40 rare motorcycles. The museum will be the AMCA's headquarters, and they're looking for rare and antique bikes for future exhibits. $9. (717) 566-7100

Celebrate the American tradition of the road trip with trail
er in tow at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Relive the vacations of your childhood, no matter the era, with displays of vintage cars and trailers. (323) 930-CARS. $10.

There is still a following of collectors in the American car
culture, with approximately 6000 Edsels in existence. The Towe Auto Museum will be hosting a display of Edsels from July 1 until August 30, 2008. The exhibit will feature a variety of Edsels, including a rare 1960 nine passenger Villager Wagon.

Motorcycle designer Arlen Ness will be on hand at the openin
g of this exhibit honoring his work, including "Untouchable," the custom 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead that launched his career. $10. (614) 856-2222

The Saratoga Automobile Museum Celebrates theGeneral Motor
s Centennial,
With a new exhibit: Cadillac: A Century of Style


Saratoga Springs, NY - The Saratoga Automobile Museum will celebrate the General Motors Centennial with a focus on Cadillac, America's iconic luxury car. A fabulous selection of historic Cadillacs, on loan from the General Motors Heritage Collection, will be on display from July 27th through November 2nd.

For more than 100 years, Cadillac has pioneered automotive advances such as precision interchangeable parts, which helped it win the prestigious Dewar Trophy in 1908, and later pioneered the first electric self-starter in 1912. Cadillac also introduced the first industry V-16 in 1931, and launched the postwar years with sleek tailfins in 1948. Today, Cadillac's exciting design renaissance, highlighted by razor-edged styling on vehicles like the award-winning CTS and 2009 Escalade Hybrid, have made the brand a world-class luxury contender.

Speaking about the new exhibit, Jean Hoffman, the Museum's Board Chairman, noted, "The Saratoga Automobile Museum is thrilled to be partnering with General Motors and proud to be featuring Cadillac, long the company's brand leader, and a world-renowned symbol of prestige, styling and engineering innovation."

On display, will be an exact replica of the first Cadillac, a 1902 single-cylinder model\; a 1920 Model 59 sedan with custom coachwork designed by Harley Earl\; a 1931 Cadillac V-16 Touring car\; a 1951 Cadillac Series 61 as raced by Briggs Cunningham at Le Mans\; a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado with the brand's signature towering tailfins\; the last 1976 Eldorado Convertible\; the breathtaking 2003 Cadillac Sixteen concept car and a contemporary Cadillac CTS-VR racecar, to name just a few.

On July 26th, the Museum will host a preview of the exhibit at its annual Summer Gala, where General Manager of the Cadillac Motor Division, James E. Taylor will be the event's Honorary Chairman, and Ed Welburn, Vice President General Motors Global Design, will speak about the past, present, and future of GM car styling.

Billy F Gilbbons, of the rock group, ZZ Top, has loaned his famed CadZZilla coupe, designed by Larry Erickson, and built by Craig Naff and the late Boyd Coddington. This iconic custom car, considered the finest example of its kind in the 1990's, and a Hot Rod Magazine cover subject, will be on hand for the entire run of the exhibit. This is the first time CadZZilla has been on the East Coast in decades, and it's not to be missed.

In addition to these vintage cars, Cadillac will display the new, 2009 Escalade Hybrid and Escalade Platinum Series SUV's.


More information is available online at www.saratogaautomuseum.org

CARS ON DISPLAY
1902 Cadillac
1920 Cadillac
1915 Cadillac
1931 Cadillac V16
1940 Cadillac Coupe
1949 Cadillac
1950 Cadillac Lemans #3
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Last Built
1979 Cadillac Seville Last Built
CTS-VR Racecar
Cadillac Sixteen


SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
The mission of the Saratoga Automobile Museum is to preserve, interpret and exhibit automobiles and automotive artifacts. We celebrate the automobile and educate the general public, students and enthusiasts regarding the role of the automobile in New York State and in the wider world. In addition to technical and design aspects, our educational focus is on the past, present and future social and economic impact of the automobile. More Information about the Saratoga Automobile Museum can be found at www.saratogaautomuseum.org.

GENERAL MOTORS
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 266,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.

A road trip like no other. The route begins way up in the Pa
cific Northwest, then makes its way 1,500 miles south to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. All participants are current or past entrants in the concours, or have "an elegance befitting the concours." Limited to 30 lucky cars and their people.

The classic-car events in Monterey just keep multiplying. Th
is addition to the calendar takes place in quaint downtown Carmel and will feature over 130 luxury, sports, and muscle cars in juried classes. Less formal than the main event at Pebble Beach, but not less ritzy. Free.

Classic MOPAR styles and '60s and '70s muscle carsCocktail
s and the Whitney's signature hor d'oeuvres
Proceeds from this event benefit the Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Monday, August 11th 2008

EASTERN Motor Racing Assoc Track Day-Good for stock street c
ars or racers. Instructors provided
See website for more info:
www.emraracing.org

A tour of the GM Heritage Center, which contains an exclusi
ve GM car collection
A tour of the Ren Cen (GM World Headquarters)
A tour of the new Detroit RiverWalk

Next Generation Automotive CRM is the leading US event that
brings together marketing and sales professionals from across the entire enterprise to discuss the integration of the latest customer contact strategies into the CRM portfolio.

Ensure you and your company are in a position to profit from the latest developments in CRM. Join us for the complimentary exclusive networking dinner on August 13.

Marketing and CRM professionals can get more information and register for this timely industry conference in California by going to www.usaautocrm.com. Or call Pam Walter toll free on 866-599-1189, toll free fax 866 599 1190 or email pwalter@eng-nl.com

A sunset cruise along the Detroit Riverfront on the Michigan
Princess River Boat
Sponsored by the Michigan AFL-CIOshow your union membership card for free admission

Representatives of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and MotorCities National Heritage Area will be on-board to talk about the history of the automobile industry and labor along the Detroit River
Wednesday, August 13th 2008

A cruise to the Bear Mountain, New YOrk Wednesday night car
show. Leaving from Tuxedo, New York @ 5:30pm on Wednesdays.

A 25 minute ride to Bear Mountain takes you to one of the most spectacular Wednesday night cruises in the country with all makes and models of classic, collectible, muscle and sports cars. Cruise in from 6-8pm.

Dinner follows in downtown Monroe, New York at Velvet Monkey Restaurant @ 8:30pm.

Some changes are in store for Concorso fans. There are two d
ays of events, and they'll be held at the Marina California Airport this year. All Italian marques will be present from every era, including airplanes. Thursday night's gala is limited to 500 attendees, but there's no limit to the main event the next day. $100.

Big news in the car auction world: Russo and Steele are goin
g all reserve, all the time. No longer will cars be offered at "no reserve." It's safe to assume, though, that the 150 cars that cross the block at the downtown Marriott Hotel over three days will still be bathed in colored spotlights and drowned in thumping music.

NHRA PowerAde Drag Racing Series at Maple Grove Raceway\; ti
ckets $49.

Two days before the Woodward Dream Cruise, the theme of the
afternoon Tiger game at Comerica Park will be celebrating the "Woodward Dream Cruise". The fun continues after the last pitch, as cruisers and their "cruiser cars" gather next to Comerica Park

The Opera House foyer will be the setting for a fundraising event for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy where guests will enjoy chamber music, finger food, air conditioning and indoor plumbing!

Its all about the music, food, games, and cars, fun begins at 4 p.m.!

Thursday, August 14th 2008

Gourmet food and vintage cars grace the golf club at Quail L
odge again this year, while Bonhams and Butterfields holds a one-day auction inside. A grass-green 1913 Isotta Fraschini sports tourer has already been consigned.

The series is now called Camping World, but one thing is th
e same as young, punk up-and-comers take the fight to NASCAR's old guard. Discover the future of NASCAR as they duke it out to the finish line during the Mohegan Sun 200 spectacular. Accompanying the big-bore American iron will be the Ford Mustang Challenge as they test their limits in a 45-minute "sprint" race. And talk about amount of driver skill, new to the scene will be the Jetta TDI Cup race as 30 young drivers, one car type and all diesel prove their mettle. Tickets range from $15-45.

RM will drive cars across the auction block Friday and Satur
day nights at the Portola Plaza in downtown Monterey, including a 1957 Dodge Diablo concept car designed by famed Italian firm Ghia. (800) 211-4371.

Town Center Park will see nighttime drags, afternoon cruise
s, and the big event, the Sunday VW show.

The White Rose Motorcycle Club welcomes collectors and vendo
rs alike to talk shop and swap parts at one of the oldest vintage Japanese bike shows in the country. $5.

Vintage cars take on the historic track at Laguna-Seca this
weekend. After spending time at the nearby concours and auctions, it's nice to come to the track and see the cars and motorcycles in action. $65.

Big Boy is transforming the State Fairgrounds into the world
's largest drive-in restaurant
Car-side or family-friendly picnic food service
Live music
Friday, August 15th - 16th 2008

Pure genius: auto enthusiasts gather every third Saturday at
Lanier Technical College to talk cars, show off their projects, and drink a cup of joe. Each meeting is hosted by a local car club, and there's room for 250 cars. Free but for the cost of a cup of coffee.

Organizers bill this as the largest one-day automotive event
in the world. Whether or not that's true, there is certainly a lot going on at the Dream Cruise. Participants drive vintage autos along a 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue between Ferndale and Pontiac, Michigan. Free.

The judged concours will take place under the century-old sh
ade trees in Hedges Boyer Park on Saturday. Concours participants can register for Sunday morning's tour. (614) 832-8728

David Gooding and company offer a selective group of cars fo
r auction in a tent erected on the grounds of Pebble Beach, a stone's throw (if you can throw far) from the prestigious concours on the exclusive golf course.

This display and swap event is open to ALL Volkswagen buses
and trucks, regardless of year, model or condition. Held on the tree-shaded lawns of the fairgrounds, the inaugural event in 2007 featured 147 buses and trucks, from daily drivers to full restorations and everything in between. Please visit www.busfest.net for details

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway
\; 1 pm on ESPN\; tickets $55.

The Police Fleet Expo is a great place for the police fleet
community to learn, network, and take in the latest information about police vehicles and products.

A cruise to the Bear Mountain, New YOrk Wednesday night car
show. Leaving from Tuxedo, New York @ 5:30pm on Wednesdays.

A 25 minute ride to Bear Mountain takes you to one of the most spectacular Wednesday night cruises in the country with all makes and models of classic, collectible, muscle and sports cars. Cruise in from 6-8pm.

Dinner follows in downtown Monroe, New York at Velvet Monkey Restaurant @ 8:30pm.

One lucky attendee at this year's 'Vette celebration will ge
t a little something more to be happy about -- namely, a 1996 Collector Edition Corvette. Keep in mind, though, that this is one of the largest Corvette events in the world, so you're going to have to vie for that 'Vette against a slew of others over the weekend. $12.

A 3 day event featuring 2200 street rods and custom cars, 1
963 vintage and older. A family event with something to do for everyone.

American Le Mans series at Mosport International Raceway\; 3
pm on SPEED\; tickets $50.

Hey Thrill Seekers!!!Hollywood Icon George Barris and his
famous movie cars are here now for you to see now!! Only $7 General admission. Click on Autoseum.org, www.MovieandTVcars.com. Call (718) 465-5999. FREE Parking, children under 12 years enter FREE...

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway\; 7 pm on
ESPN.

This outdoor show at Thanksgiving Point will raise money for
a nearby children's museum, in addition to just inviting everyone to bring their vintage autos and enjoy the day. $10.

With a $500 maximum layout for race-prepped cars, you can't
afford not to take part in one of the LeMons 24-hour endurance events. Two days of racing (with time for sleeping and drinking the pain away in between) earn participants a load of prizes, including the Al Gore Jr. Carbon-Neutral Cup. (510) 507-5778. $100, plus car.

Somerset Nissan Sponsors 10th Annual Z Car Show

Indy Racing League at Infineon Raceway, 5:30 pm on ESPN2,
$39.

Formula 1

NHRA PowerAde Drag Racing Series at O'Reilly Raceway Park\;
tickets $48.

A cruise to the Bear Mountain, New YOrk Wednesday night car
show. Leaving from Tuxedo, New York @ 5:30pm on Wednesdays.

A 25 minute ride to Bear Mountain takes you to one of the most spectacular Wednesday night cruises in the country with all makes and models of classic, collectible, muscle and sports cars. Cruise in from 6-8pm.

Dinner follows in downtown Monroe, New York at Velvet Monkey Restaurant @ 8:30pm.

Help the National Corvette Museum celebrate its fourteenth b
irthday over Labor Day weekend. Events include a Makers Mark scenic tour and lunch, hall of fame induction, and autocross. Regsitration deadline is August 11. (800) 53-VETTE.

Four days of Ferrari, with track time for owners at Watkins
Glen International. Displays of Italy's finest works of art will line Market Street in downtown Corning.

Celebrate three of America's classiest of classic cars at a
festival dedicated to the bygone marques. Activities include a tour, an auction held by Kruse International, and ice-cream social, and a downtown cruise-in. (260) 925-3600

American Le Mans series\; 2:30 pm on SPEED\; tickets $45.

There is nothing like the perfect late-summer afternoons tha
t the Northwest corner of Connecticut produces, and with a breath-taking collection of cars taking to the track, there's no better way to spend Labor Day weekend. Discover the glamour, glory and style of historic and vintage sports cars as they claim focus of the event both on track, in the open paddock and during the prestigious Sunday in the Park Automotive Extravaganza. Tickets range from $15 - $80.

Of the many events commorating the 100th anniversary of the
Ford Model T, this one can't be beat for authenticity. Tour Henry Ford's garage, including a 1916 Model T, then enjoy lunch in the tea house in Clara Ford's garden. (313) 593-5590. $25.

The museum will display more than 1000 of its cars, trucks
, and motorcycles in addition to hundreds of cars brought by local collectors at this annual celebration of all things automotive, now in its third decade. (253) 536-2885. $10.

Who knows how many cars will cross the block, or even what
the block might look like at Worldwide Group's inaugural auction in its brand-new headquarters. It's probably safe to expect a slate of high-quality cars at WWG's first event at the new place. (260) 972-0000

EASTERN Motor Racing Assoc. Wheel-to-wheel road racing plu
s 2-HOUR ENDURO with "LeMans Start"-(Aug-30th)-SCCA or NASA license OK.
Track Day (Aug-31st)-Good for stock street cars or racers.
See website for more info:
www.emraracing.org

2-Hour Endurance Road Race with modified "LeMans Start"-Grea
t for Porsche 944, SpecMiata, M30 BMW, etc
Current NASA or SCCA license OK. See website for more www.emraracing.org

Al Sr. and Bobby Unser will be the honored guests at this ev
ent, along with the "Rocky Mountain Fourteeners," a selection of the best cars from the state's marque clubs. $40.