Alton, Virginia (June 12, 2005)
The Healey Museum, commemorating the life of Donald M. Healey and the production of his automobiles was announced today at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. The Healey Museum will showcase significant and unique automobiles, trophies and memorabilia, offering the general public previously unseen views of private automobile collections. In addition to specific milestone cars, the Bill Wood Collection of Healey production documentation obtained from Geoff Healey will be a major part of the museum’s Resource Center. A collection of photographs and literature relating to the Nash-Healey has been obtained from an anonymous donor. Additional acquisitions for the museum are being researched and evaluated.

Bill Emerson, Curator of The Healey Museum, introduced special guests Harvey Siegel and Connie Nyholm, co-owners of Virginia International Raceway; Allan Casavant, Founder of The Healey Museum; Bill Denton, Architect; David Lenk, Displays Consultant; and Melody Cooke, Research and Acquisitions. The groundbreaking took place surrounded by historic Healeys representing milestones in the marque. In keeping with the worldwide appeal of Healey automobiles, visitors from Canada, Australia and the U.S. participated in the symbolic groundbreaking. Many in attendance were racers in the 2005 Australian/U.S. Healey Challenge.  Chuck Anderson has been appointed liaison with worldwide club relations.

The location of the 20,000 sq. ft. building at Virginia International Raceway was made known as part of VIR’s annual Gold Cup Historic Races weekend. Allan Casavant and Connie Nyholm shared the honor of unveiling the sign announcing the future home of The Healey Museum. The museum opening is scheduled for 2007.

The Healey Museum

healeymuseum@mac.com

healeymuseumcurator@mac.com

Virginia International Raceway

www.virclub.com