By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A wide range of automotive events are held on the second Friday in July to honor Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” As this annual event continues to grow worldwide, states, provinces, counties and cities are following suit with their own recognition. The SAN encourages participation throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future.

Celebrate the hobby your way:

• Attend an official vehicle-inspired event.
• Host your own gathering or club meeting.
• Promote a “holiday sale” at your business.
• Drive your special ride, new or old, whatever the destination.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A wide range of automotive events are held on the second Friday in July to honor Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” As this annual event continues to grow worldwide, states, provinces, counties and cities are following suit with their own recognition. The SAN encourages participation throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future.

Celebrate the hobby your way:

• Attend an official vehicle-inspired event.
• Host your own gathering or club meeting.
• Promote a “holiday sale” at your business.
• Drive your special ride, new or old, whatever the destination.

By Luanne Brown

	The Builder's Challenge allows selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities.

Each year, some of the nation’s best hot-rod and custom-car builders create unique pinewood race cars to participate in the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Builder's Challenge, to be held July 18, 2014, at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. The Builder's Challenge allows these selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction.

2014 participants include:

• Theresa Contreras, L&G Enterprises
• Bodie Stroud, B.S. Industries
• Doug Poad, Poad Designs
• Jesse Greening, Greening Automotive
• Ty Hauer, Reisinger Custom Rebuilding
• Blake Meaux, Mo' Muscle Cars
• Will Hudson, Hudson's Rod Shop
• Doug Dwyer, Essential Marketing Services
• Keith Kaucher, Kaucher Designs
• Brent Vandervort, Fatman Fabrications
• Steve Tracy, Advanced Plating
• Josh Baker, Zinger Customs
• Derek Johnson, Unique Coaches
• Glenn See, Garage Majal
• Daniel Valjevic, Retro Designs

Theresa Contreras of L&G Enterprises will be the first lady builder to participate in the HRIA Builder's Challenge, and Doug Dwyer of Essential Marketing Services has designed and built an incredible Mooneyes-themed pinewood that will be sure to turn heads.

The rules for the race are very liberal, allowing the builders to apply all of their skills to create these miniature hot rods. After the Pinewood Drag Races, the cars will be put on display in the HRIA booth and at the HRIA reception at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 4–7, 2014.

The race winner, best engineered and best in show will be auctioned live during the SEMA Show's HRIA reception. Members and Showgoers can own one of these incredible collectible cars by bidding on them as a part of a silent auction in the HRIA booth at the Show.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, will take place Friday, July 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. There is no better location for Pinewood Drag Races than Pomona—home of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and Auto Club Raceway.

Proceeds from the races benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Race car is easy and rewarding. Register now, and help a child in need today.

By Luanne Brown

	The Builder's Challenge allows selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities.

Each year, some of the nation’s best hot-rod and custom-car builders create unique pinewood race cars to participate in the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Builder's Challenge, to be held July 18, 2014, at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. The Builder's Challenge allows these selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction.

2014 participants include:

• Theresa Contreras, L&G Enterprises
• Bodie Stroud, B.S. Industries
• Doug Poad, Poad Designs
• Jesse Greening, Greening Automotive
• Ty Hauer, Reisinger Custom Rebuilding
• Blake Meaux, Mo' Muscle Cars
• Will Hudson, Hudson's Rod Shop
• Doug Dwyer, Essential Marketing Services
• Keith Kaucher, Kaucher Designs
• Brent Vandervort, Fatman Fabrications
• Steve Tracy, Advanced Plating
• Josh Baker, Zinger Customs
• Derek Johnson, Unique Coaches
• Glenn See, Garage Majal
• Daniel Valjevic, Retro Designs

Theresa Contreras of L&G Enterprises will be the first lady builder to participate in the HRIA Builder's Challenge, and Doug Dwyer of Essential Marketing Services has designed and built an incredible Mooneyes-themed pinewood that will be sure to turn heads.

The rules for the race are very liberal, allowing the builders to apply all of their skills to create these miniature hot rods. After the Pinewood Drag Races, the cars will be put on display in the HRIA booth and at the HRIA reception at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 4–7, 2014.

The race winner, best engineered and best in show will be auctioned live during the SEMA Show's HRIA reception. Members and Showgoers can own one of these incredible collectible cars by bidding on them as a part of a silent auction in the HRIA booth at the Show.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, will take place Friday, July 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. There is no better location for Pinewood Drag Races than Pomona—home of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and Auto Club Raceway.

Proceeds from the races benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Race car is easy and rewarding. Register now, and help a child in need today.

By Luanne Brown

	The Builder's Challenge allows selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities.

Each year, some of the nation’s best hot-rod and custom-car builders create unique pinewood race cars to participate in the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Builder's Challenge, to be held July 18, 2014, at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. The Builder's Challenge allows these selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction.

2014 participants include:

• Theresa Contreras, L&G Enterprises
• Bodie Stroud, B.S. Industries
• Doug Poad, Poad Designs
• Jesse Greening, Greening Automotive
• Ty Hauer, Reisinger Custom Rebuilding
• Blake Meaux, Mo' Muscle Cars
• Will Hudson, Hudson's Rod Shop
• Doug Dwyer, Essential Marketing Services
• Keith Kaucher, Kaucher Designs
• Brent Vandervort, Fatman Fabrications
• Steve Tracy, Advanced Plating
• Josh Baker, Zinger Customs
• Derek Johnson, Unique Coaches
• Glenn See, Garage Majal
• Daniel Valjevic, Retro Designs

Theresa Contreras of L&G Enterprises will be the first lady builder to participate in the HRIA Builder's Challenge, and Doug Dwyer of Essential Marketing Services has designed and built an incredible Mooneyes-themed pinewood that will be sure to turn heads.

The rules for the race are very liberal, allowing the builders to apply all of their skills to create these miniature hot rods. After the Pinewood Drag Races, the cars will be put on display in the HRIA booth and at the HRIA reception at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 4–7, 2014.

The race winner, best engineered and best in show will be auctioned live during the SEMA Show's HRIA reception. Members and Showgoers can own one of these incredible collectible cars by bidding on them as a part of a silent auction in the HRIA booth at the Show.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, will take place Friday, July 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. There is no better location for Pinewood Drag Races than Pomona—home of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and Auto Club Raceway.

Proceeds from the races benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Race car is easy and rewarding. Register now, and help a child in need today.

By Luanne Brown

	The Builder's Challenge allows selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities.

Each year, some of the nation’s best hot-rod and custom-car builders create unique pinewood race cars to participate in the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Builder's Challenge, to be held July 18, 2014, at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. The Builder's Challenge allows these selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction.

2014 participants include:

• Theresa Contreras, L&G Enterprises
• Bodie Stroud, B.S. Industries
• Doug Poad, Poad Designs
• Jesse Greening, Greening Automotive
• Ty Hauer, Reisinger Custom Rebuilding
• Blake Meaux, Mo' Muscle Cars
• Will Hudson, Hudson's Rod Shop
• Doug Dwyer, Essential Marketing Services
• Keith Kaucher, Kaucher Designs
• Brent Vandervort, Fatman Fabrications
• Steve Tracy, Advanced Plating
• Josh Baker, Zinger Customs
• Derek Johnson, Unique Coaches
• Glenn See, Garage Majal
• Daniel Valjevic, Retro Designs

Theresa Contreras of L&G Enterprises will be the first lady builder to participate in the HRIA Builder's Challenge, and Doug Dwyer of Essential Marketing Services has designed and built an incredible Mooneyes-themed pinewood that will be sure to turn heads.

The rules for the race are very liberal, allowing the builders to apply all of their skills to create these miniature hot rods. After the Pinewood Drag Races, the cars will be put on display in the HRIA booth and at the HRIA reception at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 4–7, 2014.

The race winner, best engineered and best in show will be auctioned live during the SEMA Show's HRIA reception. Members and Showgoers can own one of these incredible collectible cars by bidding on them as a part of a silent auction in the HRIA booth at the Show.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, will take place Friday, July 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. There is no better location for Pinewood Drag Races than Pomona—home of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and Auto Club Raceway.

Proceeds from the races benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Race car is easy and rewarding. Register now, and help a child in need today.

By Luanne Brown

	The Builder's Challenge allows selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities.

Each year, some of the nation’s best hot-rod and custom-car builders create unique pinewood race cars to participate in the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Builder's Challenge, to be held July 18, 2014, at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. The Builder's Challenge allows these selected hot-rod builders to create one-of-a-kind miniature custom cars to be raced and then auctioned to benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction.

2014 participants include:

• Theresa Contreras, L&G Enterprises
• Bodie Stroud, B.S. Industries
• Doug Poad, Poad Designs
• Jesse Greening, Greening Automotive
• Ty Hauer, Reisinger Custom Rebuilding
• Blake Meaux, Mo' Muscle Cars
• Will Hudson, Hudson's Rod Shop
• Doug Dwyer, Essential Marketing Services
• Keith Kaucher, Kaucher Designs
• Brent Vandervort, Fatman Fabrications
• Steve Tracy, Advanced Plating
• Josh Baker, Zinger Customs
• Derek Johnson, Unique Coaches
• Glenn See, Garage Majal
• Daniel Valjevic, Retro Designs

Theresa Contreras of L&G Enterprises will be the first lady builder to participate in the HRIA Builder's Challenge, and Doug Dwyer of Essential Marketing Services has designed and built an incredible Mooneyes-themed pinewood that will be sure to turn heads.

The rules for the race are very liberal, allowing the builders to apply all of their skills to create these miniature hot rods. After the Pinewood Drag Races, the cars will be put on display in the HRIA booth and at the HRIA reception at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 4–7, 2014.

The race winner, best engineered and best in show will be auctioned live during the SEMA Show's HRIA reception. Members and Showgoers can own one of these incredible collectible cars by bidding on them as a part of a silent auction in the HRIA booth at the Show.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, will take place Friday, July 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California. There is no better location for Pinewood Drag Races than Pomona—home of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and Auto Club Raceway.

Proceeds from the races benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Race car is easy and rewarding. Register now, and help a child in need today.

By Della Domingo

Tim Martin	Greg Adler

Results of the 2014 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with two new members joining the group. They are Greg Adler, representing the distributor retailer category, and Tim Martin, representing the manufacturer’s category. The complete list of 2014–2015 SEMA Board of Directors are:

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, Driven Performance Brands
Chairman-elect: Doug Evans, The Enthusiast Network (TEN)
Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Jeff Bates, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, eTool Developers
• Kyle Fickler, Weld Racing
• Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, Hotchkis Performance
• Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
• Russell Stephens, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will return as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected SEMA Board of Directors will be recognized during the SEMA Installation Gala, Friday, July 18, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center, in Pomona, California. Also during the banquet, outgoing Board members JR Moore of Performance Warehouse and Steve Wolcott of ProMedia will be recognized and honored for their service and their contributions to the industry. The event will also feature a special tribute to the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees—Nile Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler and Fred Offenhauser.

By Della Domingo

Tim Martin	Greg Adler

Results of the 2014 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with two new members joining the group. They are Greg Adler, representing the distributor retailer category, and Tim Martin, representing the manufacturer’s category. The complete list of 2014–2015 SEMA Board of Directors are:

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, Driven Performance Brands
Chairman-elect: Doug Evans, The Enthusiast Network (TEN)
Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Jeff Bates, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, eTool Developers
• Kyle Fickler, Weld Racing
• Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, Hotchkis Performance
• Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
• Russell Stephens, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will return as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected SEMA Board of Directors will be recognized during the SEMA Installation Gala, Friday, July 18, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center, in Pomona, California. Also during the banquet, outgoing Board members JR Moore of Performance Warehouse and Steve Wolcott of ProMedia will be recognized and honored for their service and their contributions to the industry. The event will also feature a special tribute to the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees—Nile Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler and Fred Offenhauser.

By Della Domingo

Tim Martin	Greg Adler

Results of the 2014 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with two new members joining the group. They are Greg Adler, representing the distributor retailer category, and Tim Martin, representing the manufacturer’s category. The complete list of 2014–2015 SEMA Board of Directors are:

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, Driven Performance Brands
Chairman-elect: Doug Evans, The Enthusiast Network (TEN)
Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Jeff Bates, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, eTool Developers
• Kyle Fickler, Weld Racing
• Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, Hotchkis Performance
• Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
• Russell Stephens, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will return as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected SEMA Board of Directors will be recognized during the SEMA Installation Gala, Friday, July 18, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center, in Pomona, California. Also during the banquet, outgoing Board members JR Moore of Performance Warehouse and Steve Wolcott of ProMedia will be recognized and honored for their service and their contributions to the industry. The event will also feature a special tribute to the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees—Nile Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler and Fred Offenhauser.