Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit HRIA's website

Twelve professional hot-rod builders participated in the 2015 Builder's Challenge.

HRIA Builder’s Challenge Auction Results Announced

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) gathered for its annual Industry Reception, Wednesday, November 4, at the SEMA Show. Each year, up-and-coming builders have the opportunity to showcase their skills by building a Pinewood hot rod. These one-of-a-kind hot rods are displayed at the ARMO/HRIA shared booth and are brought to the reception to be auctioned off to benefit SEMA Cares children’s charities. This year, the auction raised $5,885. A special thank you to those who donated and took home a Pinewood. The reception’s table sponsors donated a total of $8,750 to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and were honored at the event. Special thanks go to: 

• The Enthusiast Network
• Classic Instruments
• Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop
• Alliant Insurance Services
• InGear Media
• ididit Inc.
• Xceleration Media
• National Street Rod Association
• Championship Auto Shows Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• AM Hot Rod Glass
• Advanced Plating
• Lokar Inc.
• Comp Performance Group
• Vintage Air Inc.
• Bowler Performance Transmissions
• Painless Performance Products
• Ron Francis Wiring
• American Autowire
• Steele Rubber Products Inc.
• Goodguys Enterprises Inc.
• Flaming River Industries
• Goolsby Custom Inc.
• Borgeson Universal Company

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Visit TORA's website.

Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 Pinewood Drag Races runner-up.

TORA Reception Raises $ for SEMA Cares Charity

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) held its annual Industry Reception Wednesday evening of the SEMA Show. The event consisted of networking, food and beverages and the much-anticipated Pinewood Drag Races. Dozens of Pinewoods were on display for patrons to purchase or rent to participate in the races for a chance to be named 2015 Winner. This year, SEMA’s CEO Chris Kersting participated and came out ahead while Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 runner-up. All proceeds go to SEMA Cares children’s charities. The 2015 races raised nearly $2,200, and $5,250 was raised in connection with the TORA featured vehicles from Westin Automotive, Truck Accessories Group, BOLT Locks by Strattec and A.R.E. Accessories.

TORA congratulates the 2015 Award Winners:

• TORA Hall of Fame – Charles Morrison Jr.
• TORA Retailer of the Year – Cap World Inc.
• TORA Best New Product Under $500 – J.W. Speaker Corp, 8900 Evolution LED Headlight
• TORA Best New Product Over $500 – Rigid Industries, Midnight Edition LED

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Visit MPMC’s website.

MPMC Events Taking Place at PRI

MPMC General Membership Meeting

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) kicks off PRI week with a general membership meeting. All current members and prospective members are welcome to attend for lunch and hear from council leadership on their initiatives for the year ahead and learn about volunteer opportunities. There will also be time for open discussion and brainstorming on relevant topics that motorsports parts manufacturers face today. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, room 243.

MPMC Hall of Fame Reception

Always an important part of PRI week, the MPMC Hall of Fame immortalizes those who have made a significant contribution to the MPMC or to the motorsports parts manufacturing segment as a whole. Nominations are collected from the MPMC general membership each year, and an MPMC Hall of Fame task force votes on the final selection of inductees based on stringent criteria. The MPMC Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during an evening reception Friday, December 11, 2015, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, Room 243. Attendees will have the chance to network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. This year, the council is inducting two extraordinary individuals—former MPMC Chairman Ron Johnson and motorsports broadcasting icon Dick Berggren.

For more information, contact SEMA’s Director of Councils, Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

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Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit HRIA's website

Twelve professional hot-rod builders participated in the 2015 Builder's Challenge.

HRIA Builder’s Challenge Auction Results Announced

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) gathered for its annual Industry Reception, Wednesday, November 4, at the SEMA Show. Each year, up-and-coming builders have the opportunity to showcase their skills by building a Pinewood hot rod. These one-of-a-kind hot rods are displayed at the ARMO/HRIA shared booth and are brought to the reception to be auctioned off to benefit SEMA Cares children’s charities. This year, the auction raised $5,885. A special thank you to those who donated and took home a Pinewood. The reception’s table sponsors donated a total of $8,750 to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and were honored at the event. Special thanks go to: 

• The Enthusiast Network
• Classic Instruments
• Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop
• Alliant Insurance Services
• InGear Media
• ididit Inc.
• Xceleration Media
• National Street Rod Association
• Championship Auto Shows Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• AM Hot Rod Glass
• Advanced Plating
• Lokar Inc.
• Comp Performance Group
• Vintage Air Inc.
• Bowler Performance Transmissions
• Painless Performance Products
• Ron Francis Wiring
• American Autowire
• Steele Rubber Products Inc.
• Goodguys Enterprises Inc.
• Flaming River Industries
• Goolsby Custom Inc.
• Borgeson Universal Company

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Visit TORA's website.

Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 Pinewood Drag Races runner-up.

TORA Reception Raises $ for SEMA Cares Charity

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) held its annual Industry Reception Wednesday evening of the SEMA Show. The event consisted of networking, food and beverages and the much-anticipated Pinewood Drag Races. Dozens of Pinewoods were on display for patrons to purchase or rent to participate in the races for a chance to be named 2015 Winner. This year, SEMA’s CEO Chris Kersting participated and came out ahead while Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 runner-up. All proceeds go to SEMA Cares children’s charities. The 2015 races raised nearly $2,200, and $5,250 was raised in connection with the TORA featured vehicles from Westin Automotive, Truck Accessories Group, BOLT Locks by Strattec and A.R.E. Accessories.

TORA congratulates the 2015 Award Winners:

• TORA Hall of Fame – Charles Morrison Jr.
• TORA Retailer of the Year – Cap World Inc.
• TORA Best New Product Under $500 – J.W. Speaker Corp, 8900 Evolution LED Headlight
• TORA Best New Product Over $500 – Rigid Industries, Midnight Edition LED

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Visit MPMC’s website.

MPMC Events Taking Place at PRI

MPMC General Membership Meeting

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) kicks off PRI week with a general membership meeting. All current members and prospective members are welcome to attend for lunch and hear from council leadership on their initiatives for the year ahead and learn about volunteer opportunities. There will also be time for open discussion and brainstorming on relevant topics that motorsports parts manufacturers face today. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, room 243.

MPMC Hall of Fame Reception

Always an important part of PRI week, the MPMC Hall of Fame immortalizes those who have made a significant contribution to the MPMC or to the motorsports parts manufacturing segment as a whole. Nominations are collected from the MPMC general membership each year, and an MPMC Hall of Fame task force votes on the final selection of inductees based on stringent criteria. The MPMC Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during an evening reception Friday, December 11, 2015, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, Room 243. Attendees will have the chance to network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. This year, the council is inducting two extraordinary individuals—former MPMC Chairman Ron Johnson and motorsports broadcasting icon Dick Berggren.

For more information, contact SEMA’s Director of Councils, Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

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Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit HRIA's website

Twelve professional hot-rod builders participated in the 2015 Builder's Challenge.

HRIA Builder’s Challenge Auction Results Announced

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) gathered for its annual Industry Reception, Wednesday, November 4, at the SEMA Show. Each year, up-and-coming builders have the opportunity to showcase their skills by building a Pinewood hot rod. These one-of-a-kind hot rods are displayed at the ARMO/HRIA shared booth and are brought to the reception to be auctioned off to benefit SEMA Cares children’s charities. This year, the auction raised $5,885. A special thank you to those who donated and took home a Pinewood. The reception’s table sponsors donated a total of $8,750 to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and were honored at the event. Special thanks go to: 

• The Enthusiast Network
• Classic Instruments
• Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop
• Alliant Insurance Services
• InGear Media
• ididit Inc.
• Xceleration Media
• National Street Rod Association
• Championship Auto Shows Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• AM Hot Rod Glass
• Advanced Plating
• Lokar Inc.
• Comp Performance Group
• Vintage Air Inc.
• Bowler Performance Transmissions
• Painless Performance Products
• Ron Francis Wiring
• American Autowire
• Steele Rubber Products Inc.
• Goodguys Enterprises Inc.
• Flaming River Industries
• Goolsby Custom Inc.
• Borgeson Universal Company

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Visit TORA's website.

Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 Pinewood Drag Races runner-up.

TORA Reception Raises $ for SEMA Cares Charity

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) held its annual Industry Reception Wednesday evening of the SEMA Show. The event consisted of networking, food and beverages and the much-anticipated Pinewood Drag Races. Dozens of Pinewoods were on display for patrons to purchase or rent to participate in the races for a chance to be named 2015 Winner. This year, SEMA’s CEO Chris Kersting participated and came out ahead while Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 runner-up. All proceeds go to SEMA Cares children’s charities. The 2015 races raised nearly $2,200, and $5,250 was raised in connection with the TORA featured vehicles from Westin Automotive, Truck Accessories Group, BOLT Locks by Strattec and A.R.E. Accessories.

TORA congratulates the 2015 Award Winners:

• TORA Hall of Fame – Charles Morrison Jr.
• TORA Retailer of the Year – Cap World Inc.
• TORA Best New Product Under $500 – J.W. Speaker Corp, 8900 Evolution LED Headlight
• TORA Best New Product Over $500 – Rigid Industries, Midnight Edition LED

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Visit MPMC’s website.

MPMC Events Taking Place at PRI

MPMC General Membership Meeting

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) kicks off PRI week with a general membership meeting. All current members and prospective members are welcome to attend for lunch and hear from council leadership on their initiatives for the year ahead and learn about volunteer opportunities. There will also be time for open discussion and brainstorming on relevant topics that motorsports parts manufacturers face today. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, room 243.

MPMC Hall of Fame Reception

Always an important part of PRI week, the MPMC Hall of Fame immortalizes those who have made a significant contribution to the MPMC or to the motorsports parts manufacturing segment as a whole. Nominations are collected from the MPMC general membership each year, and an MPMC Hall of Fame task force votes on the final selection of inductees based on stringent criteria. The MPMC Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during an evening reception Friday, December 11, 2015, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, Room 243. Attendees will have the chance to network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. This year, the council is inducting two extraordinary individuals—former MPMC Chairman Ron Johnson and motorsports broadcasting icon Dick Berggren.

For more information, contact SEMA’s Director of Councils, Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

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Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit HRIA's website

Twelve professional hot-rod builders participated in the 2015 Builder's Challenge.

HRIA Builder’s Challenge Auction Results Announced

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) gathered for its annual Industry Reception, Wednesday, November 4, at the SEMA Show. Each year, up-and-coming builders have the opportunity to showcase their skills by building a Pinewood hot rod. These one-of-a-kind hot rods are displayed at the ARMO/HRIA shared booth and are brought to the reception to be auctioned off to benefit SEMA Cares children’s charities. This year, the auction raised $5,885. A special thank you to those who donated and took home a Pinewood. The reception’s table sponsors donated a total of $8,750 to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and were honored at the event. Special thanks go to: 

• The Enthusiast Network
• Classic Instruments
• Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop
• Alliant Insurance Services
• InGear Media
• ididit Inc.
• Xceleration Media
• National Street Rod Association
• Championship Auto Shows Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• AM Hot Rod Glass
• Advanced Plating
• Lokar Inc.
• Comp Performance Group
• Vintage Air Inc.
• Bowler Performance Transmissions
• Painless Performance Products
• Ron Francis Wiring
• American Autowire
• Steele Rubber Products Inc.
• Goodguys Enterprises Inc.
• Flaming River Industries
• Goolsby Custom Inc.
• Borgeson Universal Company

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Visit TORA's website.

Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 Pinewood Drag Races runner-up.

TORA Reception Raises $ for SEMA Cares Charity

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) held its annual Industry Reception Wednesday evening of the SEMA Show. The event consisted of networking, food and beverages and the much-anticipated Pinewood Drag Races. Dozens of Pinewoods were on display for patrons to purchase or rent to participate in the races for a chance to be named 2015 Winner. This year, SEMA’s CEO Chris Kersting participated and came out ahead while Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 runner-up. All proceeds go to SEMA Cares children’s charities. The 2015 races raised nearly $2,200, and $5,250 was raised in connection with the TORA featured vehicles from Westin Automotive, Truck Accessories Group, BOLT Locks by Strattec and A.R.E. Accessories.

TORA congratulates the 2015 Award Winners:

• TORA Hall of Fame – Charles Morrison Jr.
• TORA Retailer of the Year – Cap World Inc.
• TORA Best New Product Under $500 – J.W. Speaker Corp, 8900 Evolution LED Headlight
• TORA Best New Product Over $500 – Rigid Industries, Midnight Edition LED

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Visit MPMC’s website.

MPMC Events Taking Place at PRI

MPMC General Membership Meeting

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) kicks off PRI week with a general membership meeting. All current members and prospective members are welcome to attend for lunch and hear from council leadership on their initiatives for the year ahead and learn about volunteer opportunities. There will also be time for open discussion and brainstorming on relevant topics that motorsports parts manufacturers face today. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, room 243.

MPMC Hall of Fame Reception

Always an important part of PRI week, the MPMC Hall of Fame immortalizes those who have made a significant contribution to the MPMC or to the motorsports parts manufacturing segment as a whole. Nominations are collected from the MPMC general membership each year, and an MPMC Hall of Fame task force votes on the final selection of inductees based on stringent criteria. The MPMC Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during an evening reception Friday, December 11, 2015, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, Room 243. Attendees will have the chance to network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. This year, the council is inducting two extraordinary individuals—former MPMC Chairman Ron Johnson and motorsports broadcasting icon Dick Berggren.

For more information, contact SEMA’s Director of Councils, Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

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Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit HRIA's website

Twelve professional hot-rod builders participated in the 2015 Builder's Challenge.

HRIA Builder’s Challenge Auction Results Announced

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) gathered for its annual Industry Reception, Wednesday, November 4, at the SEMA Show. Each year, up-and-coming builders have the opportunity to showcase their skills by building a Pinewood hot rod. These one-of-a-kind hot rods are displayed at the ARMO/HRIA shared booth and are brought to the reception to be auctioned off to benefit SEMA Cares children’s charities. This year, the auction raised $5,885. A special thank you to those who donated and took home a Pinewood. The reception’s table sponsors donated a total of $8,750 to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and were honored at the event. Special thanks go to: 

• The Enthusiast Network
• Classic Instruments
• Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop
• Alliant Insurance Services
• InGear Media
• ididit Inc.
• Xceleration Media
• National Street Rod Association
• Championship Auto Shows Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• AM Hot Rod Glass
• Advanced Plating
• Lokar Inc.
• Comp Performance Group
• Vintage Air Inc.
• Bowler Performance Transmissions
• Painless Performance Products
• Ron Francis Wiring
• American Autowire
• Steele Rubber Products Inc.
• Goodguys Enterprises Inc.
• Flaming River Industries
• Goolsby Custom Inc.
• Borgeson Universal Company

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Visit TORA's website.

Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 Pinewood Drag Races runner-up.

TORA Reception Raises $ for SEMA Cares Charity

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) held its annual Industry Reception Wednesday evening of the SEMA Show. The event consisted of networking, food and beverages and the much-anticipated Pinewood Drag Races. Dozens of Pinewoods were on display for patrons to purchase or rent to participate in the races for a chance to be named 2015 Winner. This year, SEMA’s CEO Chris Kersting participated and came out ahead while Rob Kelley of Truck’n America was named the 2015 runner-up. All proceeds go to SEMA Cares children’s charities. The 2015 races raised nearly $2,200, and $5,250 was raised in connection with the TORA featured vehicles from Westin Automotive, Truck Accessories Group, BOLT Locks by Strattec and A.R.E. Accessories.

TORA congratulates the 2015 Award Winners:

• TORA Hall of Fame – Charles Morrison Jr.
• TORA Retailer of the Year – Cap World Inc.
• TORA Best New Product Under $500 – J.W. Speaker Corp, 8900 Evolution LED Headlight
• TORA Best New Product Over $500 – Rigid Industries, Midnight Edition LED

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Visit MPMC’s website.

MPMC Events Taking Place at PRI

MPMC General Membership Meeting

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) kicks off PRI week with a general membership meeting. All current members and prospective members are welcome to attend for lunch and hear from council leadership on their initiatives for the year ahead and learn about volunteer opportunities. There will also be time for open discussion and brainstorming on relevant topics that motorsports parts manufacturers face today. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, room 243.

MPMC Hall of Fame Reception

Always an important part of PRI week, the MPMC Hall of Fame immortalizes those who have made a significant contribution to the MPMC or to the motorsports parts manufacturing segment as a whole. Nominations are collected from the MPMC general membership each year, and an MPMC Hall of Fame task force votes on the final selection of inductees based on stringent criteria. The MPMC Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during an evening reception Friday, December 11, 2015, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, Room 243. Attendees will have the chance to network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. This year, the council is inducting two extraordinary individuals—former MPMC Chairman Ron Johnson and motorsports broadcasting icon Dick Berggren.

For more information, contact SEMA’s Director of Councils, Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

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Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

Left to right: Jim Holloway of Mothers, builders Josh Henning and Jonathan Goolsby of Goolsby Customs, owners Tim and Cici Spencer. and Dennis Holloway of Mothers.

By SEMA Editors

The 2015 Mothers Shine Award was presented to Tim and Cici Spencer of Birmingham, Alabama, for their ’69 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback. The Mothers Shine Award celebrates the finest examples of SEMA Show vehicles on display and is considered a coveted and prestigious achievement within the car builder community.

Jonathan Goolsby and the build team at Goolsby Customs in Bessemer, Alabama, completed the build, which took two years to execute.

The Shine Award winner is selected by a panel of seasoned builders, paint specialists, journalists and previous Shine Award recipients. Judging is based on overall appearance, fit and finish, attention to detail, integration of custom and stock elements, creative vision and execution of concept.

Aftermarket industry veteran and Shine Award judge, John Naderi returned to host the ceremony this year, which was held at the Mothers Polish booth. The Mustang was on display throughout the week at the combined Automotive Restoration Market Organization and Hot Rod Industry Alliance booth during the 2015 SEMA Show.

In addition to the Shine Award, this Fastback also won a Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design as part of the Ford Corporate Design Awards as well as a top three finish in the Glasurit Best Paint Awards.

This ’69 Ford Mustang, owned by Tim and Cici Spencer from Birmingham, Alabama, and built by Goolsby Customs, was selected as the Mothers 2015 Shine Award winner.

For more about the  Mothers Shine Award and to see past winners of the honor, visit www.shineaward.com.

Left to right: Jim Holloway of Mothers, builders Josh Henning and Jonathan Goolsby of Goolsby Customs, owners Tim and Cici Spencer. and Dennis Holloway of Mothers.

By SEMA Editors

The 2015 Mothers Shine Award was presented to Tim and Cici Spencer of Birmingham, Alabama, for their ’69 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback. The Mothers Shine Award celebrates the finest examples of SEMA Show vehicles on display and is considered a coveted and prestigious achievement within the car builder community.

Jonathan Goolsby and the build team at Goolsby Customs in Bessemer, Alabama, completed the build, which took two years to execute.

The Shine Award winner is selected by a panel of seasoned builders, paint specialists, journalists and previous Shine Award recipients. Judging is based on overall appearance, fit and finish, attention to detail, integration of custom and stock elements, creative vision and execution of concept.

Aftermarket industry veteran and Shine Award judge, John Naderi returned to host the ceremony this year, which was held at the Mothers Polish booth. The Mustang was on display throughout the week at the combined Automotive Restoration Market Organization and Hot Rod Industry Alliance booth during the 2015 SEMA Show.

In addition to the Shine Award, this Fastback also won a Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design as part of the Ford Corporate Design Awards as well as a top three finish in the Glasurit Best Paint Awards.

This ’69 Ford Mustang, owned by Tim and Cici Spencer from Birmingham, Alabama, and built by Goolsby Customs, was selected as the Mothers 2015 Shine Award winner.

For more about the  Mothers Shine Award and to see past winners of the honor, visit www.shineaward.com.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

As pictured here, the Wilson Center celebrated Collector Car Appreciation Day last year in Brookfield, Wisconsin, with a cruise-in that gathered more than 200 cars and 4,000 spectators.

An Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR 79) has been introduced in Wisconsin to annually designate the second Friday in July as Collector Vehicle Appreciation Day in the state. Six years ago, in an effort to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society, SEMA announced the second Friday in July as an annual commemoration of collector vehicles. 

The next Collector Car Appreciation Day will be celebrated July 8, 2016. As it has in years past, SEMA is again working to secure a U.S. Senate resolution to recognize the day’s significance. In the previous six years, thousands of Americans have gathered at car cruises, parades and other events to celebrate our nation’s automotive heritage. By taking part in these events around the country, these automotive enthusiasts and related businesses have ensured that their passion was honored and recognized. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.