Joe will discuss the evolution of the IMRRC since its founding in 1998 and its mission to collect, share, and preserve the history of motorsports. The presentation will focus on the Center’s current digitization efforts and what to expect in 2026 and beyond. Particular emphasis will be placed on the varied photograph, scrapbook, and film collections at the IMRRC.
Bio
Joe Schill began his professional career as a high school social studies teacher before going back to school to get a library science degree. His first job as an archivist was at the Rakow Research Library at Corning Museum of Glass (2019-2024). He is passionate about history in general and is always happy to discuss the fascinating history of Upstate New York. Joe has been head archivist at the IMRRC since September 2024.
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This episode is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family – and was recorded in front of a live studio audience. And has been Edited, Remastered and Produced in partnership with the Motoring Podcast Network.
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