Lents Body Shop supports Oregon History Museum’s one of a kind experience: Pedal to the Metal: Oregon Motorsports Tradition
At Lents Body Shop we are committed to supporting Oregon’s rich automobile history. This year we are proud supporters of the Oregon History Museum’s Pedal to the Metal exhibit; which runs from May 29 through September 2, 2011 at the Oregon History Museum.
For more information on the event, here is a copy of the OHM’s event press release.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rachel Butler, 503.306.5221, Rachel.Butler@OHS.org
Additional: Jim Beriault – (503) 968-6806, jb@b5pr.com
Historic race cars drive into the Oregon History Museum for a one-of-a kind experience: Pedal to the Metal: Oregon Motorsports Tradition
May 29 – September 4, 2011
Portland, OR – May 3, 2011— It’s the summer of the automobile in the Portland Park Blocks, and the Oregon History Museum is ready! The Oregon History Museum has created Pedal to the Metal, an original exhibit about Oregon’s motorsport history. Pedal to the Metal will explore Oregon’s contribution to automobile design through its rich history of race car builders and drivers who dedicated their lives to this iconic sport. Never before have so many Oregonian owned race cars, motorcycles and engines been staged in one place at one time!
See Pedal to the Metal May 29 through September 4th at the Oregon History Museum.
“OHS is bringing the automobile design theme across the Park Blocks and making a wonderful connection to Oregon by showcasing race cars of many shapes and sizes which were designed, built or driven by Oregonians,” said Interim Executive Director, Kerry Tymchuk.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Indy 500, and in collaboration with the Portland Art Museum’s Allure exhibit, Pedal to the Metal commemorates the rich history of racing in Oregon, and will showcase a breathtaking display of race cars, motorcycles, and engines. Video footage, photographs, memorabilia, and eye catching wall graphics will provide the context and history for the extraordinary items featured in the exhibit. Never before has this collection of racing history come together in a single exhibition. Exhibit curator Robert Joki has been working with OHS to track down famous race car drivers, builders and enthusiasts to piece together this magnificent show.
A significant portion of this exhibit will highlight Oregon’s connection to the famed Indy 500 by exhibiting Indy Cars that were driven or designed by Oregonians over the years. The exhibit is also a Rose Festival Sanctioned event, and is designed to pair with the Portland Rose Festival’s Rose Cup Race, which will run its 51st race on June 17-19th, 2011.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, Noon to 5:00 p.m. Visit WWW.OHS.ORG for more information.
About the Oregon Historical Society
The Society has served since 1898 as Oregon’s primary research collection and museum about Oregon history. OHS has an extensive collection of historical pieces, including over 85,000 artifacts and 3 million photographs and films. It safeguards and presents Oregon’s history through a museum, research library, traveling exhibits, school programs and website content.
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