SEMA Congressional Affairs Director Dan Sadowski presenting Senate Resolution 452 to American Collectors Insurance CEO Jill Bookman, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chairman and Chief Administrator Ray Martinez, and ARMO Chair and American Collectors’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Laura Packard.
	Collector cars on display at Steele Rubber Products in Denver, North Carolina.
	State Representative Jason Saine (R-NC), Eric Saltrick, vice president of marketing at Steele Rubber Products, State Senator Chris Carney (R-NC) and Matt Agosta, president, Steele Rubber Products.
	“Drive Your Collector Car to Work” staff event at Source Interlink Media’s Tampa, Florida, office.

On July 13, 2012, SEMA members joined with SEMA staff and thousands of enthusiasts to celebrate the third annual Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). Nearly 200 official events were held in the United States, Canada and Australia to commemorate the day, designated by a SEMA-requested U.S. Senate Resolution 452 sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).  

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognizes “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.” Lawmakers in several states and Canada followed the Senate’s lead. New York, New Mexico, Idaho, West Virginia and Hawaii, along with the Canadian Province of Manitoba adopted their own resolution commemorating the day.

The official events included car club cruise-ins, open houses at SEMA-member companies, specialty shows at automobile museums and “drive your collector car to work” displays. Scores of other unofficial events included car shows, picnics and cruise-ins.

Collector Car Appreciation Day is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils. A detailed summary of the events held across the nation the nation is available on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

Photos from Collector Car Appreciation Day celebrations are being collected and will soon be posted to an online album available through the SAN website. Send your photos to SAN Director Colby Martin at san@sema.org with “2012 Collector Car Event Photos” as the subject line. Please include the event's details (name, date, city, state) in your message. 

SEMA-member company representatives joined SEMA staff for the association's third annual CCAD event.
Drivers of more than 30 vehicles gathered at the third annual CCAD celebration at the SEMA Headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

 

	SEMA Congressional Affairs Director Dan Sadowski presenting Senate Resolution 452 to American Collectors Insurance CEO Jill Bookman, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chairman and Chief Administrator Ray Martinez, and ARMO Chair and American Collectors’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Laura Packard.
	Collector cars on display at Steele Rubber Products in Denver, North Carolina.
	State Representative Jason Saine (R-NC), Eric Saltrick, vice president of marketing at Steele Rubber Products, State Senator Chris Carney (R-NC) and Matt Agosta, president, Steele Rubber Products.
	“Drive Your Collector Car to Work” staff event at Source Interlink Media’s Tampa, Florida, office.

On July 13, 2012, SEMA members joined with SEMA staff and thousands of enthusiasts to celebrate the third annual Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). Nearly 200 official events were held in the United States, Canada and Australia to commemorate the day, designated by a SEMA-requested U.S. Senate Resolution 452 sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).  

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognizes “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.” Lawmakers in several states and Canada followed the Senate’s lead. New York, New Mexico, Idaho, West Virginia and Hawaii, along with the Canadian Province of Manitoba adopted their own resolution commemorating the day.

The official events included car club cruise-ins, open houses at SEMA-member companies, specialty shows at automobile museums and “drive your collector car to work” displays. Scores of other unofficial events included car shows, picnics and cruise-ins.

Collector Car Appreciation Day is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils. A detailed summary of the events held across the nation the nation is available on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

Photos from Collector Car Appreciation Day celebrations are being collected and will soon be posted to an online album available through the SAN website. Send your photos to SAN Director Colby Martin at san@sema.org with “2012 Collector Car Event Photos” as the subject line. Please include the event's details (name, date, city, state) in your message. 

SEMA-member company representatives joined SEMA staff for the association's third annual CCAD event.
Drivers of more than 30 vehicles gathered at the third annual CCAD celebration at the SEMA Headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

 

	SEMA Congressional Affairs Director Dan Sadowski presenting Senate Resolution 452 to American Collectors Insurance CEO Jill Bookman, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chairman and Chief Administrator Ray Martinez, and ARMO Chair and American Collectors’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Laura Packard.
	Collector cars on display at Steele Rubber Products in Denver, North Carolina.
	State Representative Jason Saine (R-NC), Eric Saltrick, vice president of marketing at Steele Rubber Products, State Senator Chris Carney (R-NC) and Matt Agosta, president, Steele Rubber Products.
	“Drive Your Collector Car to Work” staff event at Source Interlink Media’s Tampa, Florida, office.

On July 13, 2012, SEMA members joined with SEMA staff and thousands of enthusiasts to celebrate the third annual Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). Nearly 200 official events were held in the United States, Canada and Australia to commemorate the day, designated by a SEMA-requested U.S. Senate Resolution 452 sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).  

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognizes “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.” Lawmakers in several states and Canada followed the Senate’s lead. New York, New Mexico, Idaho, West Virginia and Hawaii, along with the Canadian Province of Manitoba adopted their own resolution commemorating the day.

The official events included car club cruise-ins, open houses at SEMA-member companies, specialty shows at automobile museums and “drive your collector car to work” displays. Scores of other unofficial events included car shows, picnics and cruise-ins.

Collector Car Appreciation Day is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils. A detailed summary of the events held across the nation the nation is available on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

Photos from Collector Car Appreciation Day celebrations are being collected and will soon be posted to an online album available through the SAN website. Send your photos to SAN Director Colby Martin at san@sema.org with “2012 Collector Car Event Photos” as the subject line. Please include the event's details (name, date, city, state) in your message. 

SEMA-member company representatives joined SEMA staff for the association's third annual CCAD event.
Drivers of more than 30 vehicles gathered at the third annual CCAD celebration at the SEMA Headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

 

	SEMA Congressional Affairs Director Dan Sadowski presenting Senate Resolution 452 to American Collectors Insurance CEO Jill Bookman, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chairman and Chief Administrator Ray Martinez, and ARMO Chair and American Collectors’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Laura Packard.
	Collector cars on display at Steele Rubber Products in Denver, North Carolina.
	State Representative Jason Saine (R-NC), Eric Saltrick, vice president of marketing at Steele Rubber Products, State Senator Chris Carney (R-NC) and Matt Agosta, president, Steele Rubber Products.
	“Drive Your Collector Car to Work” staff event at Source Interlink Media’s Tampa, Florida, office.

On July 13, 2012, SEMA members joined with SEMA staff and thousands of enthusiasts to celebrate the third annual Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). Nearly 200 official events were held in the United States, Canada and Australia to commemorate the day, designated by a SEMA-requested U.S. Senate Resolution 452 sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).  

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognizes “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.” Lawmakers in several states and Canada followed the Senate’s lead. New York, New Mexico, Idaho, West Virginia and Hawaii, along with the Canadian Province of Manitoba adopted their own resolution commemorating the day.

The official events included car club cruise-ins, open houses at SEMA-member companies, specialty shows at automobile museums and “drive your collector car to work” displays. Scores of other unofficial events included car shows, picnics and cruise-ins.

Collector Car Appreciation Day is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils. A detailed summary of the events held across the nation the nation is available on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

Photos from Collector Car Appreciation Day celebrations are being collected and will soon be posted to an online album available through the SAN website. Send your photos to SAN Director Colby Martin at san@sema.org with “2012 Collector Car Event Photos” as the subject line. Please include the event's details (name, date, city, state) in your message. 

SEMA-member company representatives joined SEMA staff for the association's third annual CCAD event.
Drivers of more than 30 vehicles gathered at the third annual CCAD celebration at the SEMA Headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

 

	SEMA Congressional Affairs Director Dan Sadowski presenting Senate Resolution 452 to American Collectors Insurance CEO Jill Bookman, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chairman and Chief Administrator Ray Martinez, and ARMO Chair and American Collectors’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Laura Packard.
	Collector cars on display at Steele Rubber Products in Denver, North Carolina.
	State Representative Jason Saine (R-NC), Eric Saltrick, vice president of marketing at Steele Rubber Products, State Senator Chris Carney (R-NC) and Matt Agosta, president, Steele Rubber Products.
	“Drive Your Collector Car to Work” staff event at Source Interlink Media’s Tampa, Florida, office.

On July 13, 2012, SEMA members joined with SEMA staff and thousands of enthusiasts to celebrate the third annual Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). Nearly 200 official events were held in the United States, Canada and Australia to commemorate the day, designated by a SEMA-requested U.S. Senate Resolution 452 sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).  

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognizes “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.” Lawmakers in several states and Canada followed the Senate’s lead. New York, New Mexico, Idaho, West Virginia and Hawaii, along with the Canadian Province of Manitoba adopted their own resolution commemorating the day.

The official events included car club cruise-ins, open houses at SEMA-member companies, specialty shows at automobile museums and “drive your collector car to work” displays. Scores of other unofficial events included car shows, picnics and cruise-ins.

Collector Car Appreciation Day is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils. A detailed summary of the events held across the nation the nation is available on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

Photos from Collector Car Appreciation Day celebrations are being collected and will soon be posted to an online album available through the SAN website. Send your photos to SAN Director Colby Martin at san@sema.org with “2012 Collector Car Event Photos” as the subject line. Please include the event's details (name, date, city, state) in your message. 

SEMA-member company representatives joined SEMA staff for the association's third annual CCAD event.
Drivers of more than 30 vehicles gathered at the third annual CCAD celebration at the SEMA Headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

 

	John Menzler, SEMA's 2011 Person of the Year, will be the official starter of the 2012 Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors.

SEMA Cares is pleased to announce that John Menzler, SEMA's 2011 Person of the Year, will be the official starter of the 2012 Pinewood Drag Races, which will take place at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center, July 27, 2012. Menzler is an enthusiastic SEMA supporter, and his spirit is sure to increase the participation in the drag races as well as the fierce competition. Even better, Menzler continues to call out the SEMA councils, which are sure to compete for top dog at the Pinewood Drag Races. 

“The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)—the 'real' car and racing councils—have challenged all other councils to show up and 'run what you brung,'" said Menzler. "Don’t be the council on the sideline bragging how you could have tree’d them or built a better car. Sponsor or build a car, and prove it!”

The Council Cup is an open-class event and heats will be held during the reception. The top three finishers in those heats will compete in the final race at the opening of the Gala. Owners of all cars and trucks who have paid to race in any class with council affiliation are eligible for the Council Cup qualifying races.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors, take place Friday, July 27, 2012, 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 will benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction charities. 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.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood car is easy and rewarding. Please help a child in need today.

	John Menzler, SEMA's 2011 Person of the Year, will be the official starter of the 2012 Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors.

SEMA Cares is pleased to announce that John Menzler, SEMA's 2011 Person of the Year, will be the official starter of the 2012 Pinewood Drag Races, which will take place at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center, July 27, 2012. Menzler is an enthusiastic SEMA supporter, and his spirit is sure to increase the participation in the drag races as well as the fierce competition. Even better, Menzler continues to call out the SEMA councils, which are sure to compete for top dog at the Pinewood Drag Races. 

“The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)—the 'real' car and racing councils—have challenged all other councils to show up and 'run what you brung,'" said Menzler. "Don’t be the council on the sideline bragging how you could have tree’d them or built a better car. Sponsor or build a car, and prove it!”

The Council Cup is an open-class event and heats will be held during the reception. The top three finishers in those heats will compete in the final race at the opening of the Gala. Owners of all cars and trucks who have paid to race in any class with council affiliation are eligible for the Council Cup qualifying races.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors, take place Friday, July 27, 2012, 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 will benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction charities. 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.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood car is easy and rewarding. Please help a child in need today.

	John Menzler, SEMA's 2011 Person of the Year, will be the official starter of the 2012 Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors.

SEMA Cares is pleased to announce that John Menzler, SEMA's 2011 Person of the Year, will be the official starter of the 2012 Pinewood Drag Races, which will take place at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center, July 27, 2012. Menzler is an enthusiastic SEMA supporter, and his spirit is sure to increase the participation in the drag races as well as the fierce competition. Even better, Menzler continues to call out the SEMA councils, which are sure to compete for top dog at the Pinewood Drag Races. 

“The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)—the 'real' car and racing councils—have challenged all other councils to show up and 'run what you brung,'" said Menzler. "Don’t be the council on the sideline bragging how you could have tree’d them or built a better car. Sponsor or build a car, and prove it!”

The Council Cup is an open-class event and heats will be held during the reception. The top three finishers in those heats will compete in the final race at the opening of the Gala. Owners of all cars and trucks who have paid to race in any class with council affiliation are eligible for the Council Cup qualifying races.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors, take place Friday, July 27, 2012, 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 will benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction charities. 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.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood car is easy and rewarding. Please help a child in need today.

	John Menzler, SEMA's 2011 Person of the Year, will be the official starter of the 2012 Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors.

SEMA Cares is pleased to announce that John Menzler, SEMA's 2011 Person of the Year, will be the official starter of the 2012 Pinewood Drag Races, which will take place at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center, July 27, 2012. Menzler is an enthusiastic SEMA supporter, and his spirit is sure to increase the participation in the drag races as well as the fierce competition. Even better, Menzler continues to call out the SEMA councils, which are sure to compete for top dog at the Pinewood Drag Races. 

“The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)—the 'real' car and racing councils—have challenged all other councils to show up and 'run what you brung,'" said Menzler. "Don’t be the council on the sideline bragging how you could have tree’d them or built a better car. Sponsor or build a car, and prove it!”

The Council Cup is an open-class event and heats will be held during the reception. The top three finishers in those heats will compete in the final race at the opening of the Gala. Owners of all cars and trucks who have paid to race in any class with council affiliation are eligible for the Council Cup qualifying races.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors, take place Friday, July 27, 2012, 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 will benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction charities. 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.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood car is easy and rewarding. Please help a child in need today.

This is your last chance to purchase tickets and join the hundreds of leaders and professionals from the specialty-equipment industry to honor noteworthy icons and volunteers during the 2012 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 27. The event will be held at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center in Pomona, California, located just down the road from the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.