Special Shows Entertain And Inspire
At New Automotive Hall of Fame

           DEARBORN, MI, July 7, 1997 -- Visitors of all ages are certain to enjoy two educational and fun mini-shows to be presented several times each day at the new Automotive Hall of Fame, which opens August 16 in Dearborn, Michigan.
           "Inspiration" is a 10-minute interactive show with a story performed from a "Smart Cart" stage on wheels. Scott Dennis, who helped co-create many of the highly acclaimed live Mr. Wizard shows, has developed a program specifically for the Hall of Fame that will take visitors on a fascinating journey that would replace the horse with mechanical power.
           "You'll make stops along the way at steam, electric, gasoline, diesel, solar and even hydrogen innovations," says Daniel Kroupa, Manager of Educational Programs and Outreach.
           "You'll laugh at the goofs, marvel at the successes, enjoy a few surprises and, when it's all over, you'll know the fundamentals of why your vehicle's motor works most of the time!"
           "Carl's Car" is a storytelling adventure in the Hall of Fame's Paris Exposition Pavilion. Visitors will journey along the path that led Carl Benz to develop the world's first gasoline-powered automobile. They'll marvel as a full-size replica of the world's most important pioneer motor vehicle comes to life and actually operates -- an experience not available anywhere else in North America.
           The new Automotive Hall of Fame is designed and built to be a visitor attraction and educational resource. It celebrates accomplished people of the worldwide motor vehicle industry for the purpose of inspiring others, especially young people, to higher levels of achievement in their own work and lives. It is a unique "people place" of innovation and inspiration where interactive experiences and one-on-one demonstrations are entertaining and enlightening.
           Automotive Hall of Fame hours of operation and admission: through October, daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; November through Memorial Day, daily except Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; admission, $6 adult, $5.50 senior 62+, $3 youth.

21400 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI 48121 USA
Telephone (313) 240-4000
Fax (313) 240-8641