and 2015 Automotive Hall of Fame Inductee Roger Penske announced that the Memorial Classic race would, for the first time ever, be run in August. How can I make it through this pandemic without racing? IRacing, which first hit the scene in September of 2004, is the virtual real deal.
A long-term loan from Hall of Fame inductee Clarence W. Avery’s grandson, Avery H. Greene, this gold Waltham pocket watch, a gift from Henry Ford to Avery in 1925, has been on display at Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Automotive Hall of Fame offers free admission and movie Fridays once a month. During this time of closure, our staff would like to share some of our favorite movie titles that we screen at the Hall for your enjoyment at home.
One you may have missed is the 1988 film Tucker: The Man and his Dream, based on Automotive Hall of Fame 1999 Inductee Preston Tucker and the inspiring story of the creation of the Tucker Safety Car also known as the Torpedo.
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
This Francis Ford Coppola film features another Hall of Fame alum, 2014 Inductee Alex S. Tremulis, the designer behind the futuristic Tucker automobile. Stream now on YouTube, Amazon Prime, and Google Play.
The Automotive Hall of Fame has more than 800 individuals that are honored for their contributions to the automotive industry from all over the globe.
During the current pandemic, we are limited in our ability to move about freely. Our identities are closely tied to our ability to go where and when we choose – in other words, to be mobile. As usual, the automotive industry is stepping up with innovative solutions, including tomorrow’s historic virtual Indy race.
The automotive industry has many such examples of ingenuity that impact daily life in unexpected ways. Ford Motor Company created the moving assembly line, and Henry Ford couldn’t have done it without Clarence Avery, who took a 728 minute assembly to just 93 minutes.
Automotive Hall of Fame President Sarah Cook. Photo courtesy of AHOF.
At the Automotive Hall of Fame, we preserve global motor vehicle history, AND we’re dedicated to shaping a better future. That’s why we offer a scholarship program to support and encourage the next generation. If you’re interested in a career in mobility, click hereto apply.
We look forward to reopening with exciting new programming as soon as it is safe and recommended. Until then, we’ll continue to offer content and experiences online.
Please consider supporting our shared automotive heritage in these difficult times with a giftin support of our work. Now more than ever, your gift ensures that we continue to learn from, support and celebrate human endeavors in mobility.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Cook
President
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Nominate: recommend an industry leader for Hall of Fame induction or an award.
Apply: complete a scholarship application for undergraduate college students.
A Shunpiker's Journal, hosted by Steve Purdy, covers the stories of its host and others who shun the turnpikes and freeways of America to better enjoy the businesses and life that revolve around the automobile.
10:00 AM every Wednesday
Replay: 4:00 PM, 10:00 PM, Thursday 4:00 AM
