SEMA News—October 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

Jessi Combs, host of “All Girls Garage” on the Velocity Channel (Discovery Networks), is one of seven judges selected for 3M’s Wrap2Wrap Battle at the 2014 SEMA Show.

Installers Compete in Inaugural Wrap2Wrap Battle at the 2014 SEMA Show

3M has challenged all graphics experts to showcase their talents using 3M Wrap Film Series 1080 and face off in the Wrap2Wrap Battle. Installers began competing in online knockout rounds in August, and two finalists will go head-to-head, Thursday, November 6, at the 2014 SEMA Show.

The Wrap2Wrap Battle is an opportunity for installers to demonstrate their skills and compete against industry peers, with judges and the public helping to decide installers’ fates each round. Vossen Wheels, Pirelli Tires, Knifeless Tech Systems and 3M Auto Care are supporting partners. Installers who want to participate in the battle are encouraged to visit go.3m.com/wrap2wrap for official contest rules and information.

Celebrity Wrap2Wrap Battle Judges include: Rutledge Wood, co-host of “Top Gear,” History Channel; Jessi Combs, host of “All Girls Garage,” Velocity Channel (Discovery Networks); Mike Forsythe, Vossen Wheels; David Zuckerberg, Rides magazine; Rafael Navarro, Pirelli Tires; Phil Acquin, Knifeless Tech Systems; and Adam Sumner, 3M authorized installation trainer.

SEMA News—October 2014

INDUSTRY NEWS

Jessi Combs, host of “All Girls Garage” on the Velocity Channel (Discovery Networks), is one of seven judges selected for 3M’s Wrap2Wrap Battle at the 2014 SEMA Show.

Installers Compete in Inaugural Wrap2Wrap Battle at the 2014 SEMA Show

3M has challenged all graphics experts to showcase their talents using 3M Wrap Film Series 1080 and face off in the Wrap2Wrap Battle. Installers began competing in online knockout rounds in August, and two finalists will go head-to-head, Thursday, November 6, at the 2014 SEMA Show.

The Wrap2Wrap Battle is an opportunity for installers to demonstrate their skills and compete against industry peers, with judges and the public helping to decide installers’ fates each round. Vossen Wheels, Pirelli Tires, Knifeless Tech Systems and 3M Auto Care are supporting partners. Installers who want to participate in the battle are encouraged to visit go.3m.com/wrap2wrap for official contest rules and information.

Celebrity Wrap2Wrap Battle Judges include: Rutledge Wood, co-host of “Top Gear,” History Channel; Jessi Combs, host of “All Girls Garage,” Velocity Channel (Discovery Networks); Mike Forsythe, Vossen Wheels; David Zuckerberg, Rides magazine; Rafael Navarro, Pirelli Tires; Phil Acquin, Knifeless Tech Systems; and Adam Sumner, 3M authorized installation trainer.

SEMA News—October 2014

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Law and Order

By Steve McDonald

STATE UPDATE

New Hampshire Year-of-Manufacture Plates: Legislation to expand the range of vehicles eligible to use original year-of-manufacture license plates on antique motor vehicles was signed into law by Governor Maggie Hassan. Under previous law, only ’60-and-earlier model-year antique vehicles were eligible to use these plates. Under the new law, eligibility would be expanded to include all ’75-and-earlier model years. However, the number on the antique plate must not be in use on another motor vehicle, motorcycle or trailer.

Michigan Automotive Heritage: The Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action followed U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and was requested by SEMA to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Michigan is home to the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise. According to the resolution, the Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic-car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 musclecars, street rods, custom, collector and special-interest vehicles to Michigan every year. This year’s cruise took place on August 16.

Rhode Island Replica License Plates: A bill to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year-of-manufacture plates for antique vehicles was signed into law by Governor Lincoln Chafee. In Rhode Island, an antique motorcar is any motor vehicle that is more than 25 years old. Unless fully inspected and meeting inspection requirements, the vehicle may be maintained solely for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest and may not be used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any public highway.

FEDERAL UPDATE

Tire Aging: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not intend to issue a federal safety standard based on tire age. The agency announced its decision in a report entitled “Tire Aging: A Summary of NHTSA’s Work.” The agency has been studying the issue for many years. The NHTSA cited several primary factors for not pursuing a tire-aging safety standard. It noted that tires have become more robust in recent years as a result of increased performance mandates required under the Transportation Safety Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act of 2000. Recent crash data verify that these tires are performing better on the road. The agency also credited mandatory tire-pressure monitoring systems installed on newer vehicles as having helped alert motorists when tires are underinflated. NHTSA intends to discuss the topic through social media messages, fact sheets, infographics and other web content.

Endangered Species Act: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reform aspects of the Endangered Species Act. The legislation would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to release data used to make listings of threatened or endangered animals and plants; require that state data be included in the calculations when making such determinations; report how much money is spent on Endangered Species Act-related lawsuits; and place reasonable caps on attorney fees. The bill has been sent to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Despite agreeing that the current law is flawed, Republicans and Democrats are deadlocked on how to comprehensively update the 40-year-old Endangered Species Act. Millions of acres of land have been set aside to protect threatened or endangered animals and plants, with few tangible results. Scores of off-highway-vehicle roads and trails have been unnecessarily closed as a consequence. SEMA supports an alternative approach that focuses on establishing and managing smaller recovery zones.

Tire Identification Numbers: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed two changes for the tire identification number (TIN) that appears on all new and retreaded motor vehicle tires sold in the United States. The TIN helps consumers and industry members identify tires when they are subject to recall. The first change would expand the two-symbol code to three symbols, since the NHTSA is running out of two-symbol codes for identifying specific tire plants. The second change would standardize the length of the TIN to eliminate confusion that may arise from the current variable lengths. The new length would be 13 symbols for new tires and seven symbols for retreaded tires.

SEMA News—October 2014

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Law and Order

By Steve McDonald

STATE UPDATE

New Hampshire Year-of-Manufacture Plates: Legislation to expand the range of vehicles eligible to use original year-of-manufacture license plates on antique motor vehicles was signed into law by Governor Maggie Hassan. Under previous law, only ’60-and-earlier model-year antique vehicles were eligible to use these plates. Under the new law, eligibility would be expanded to include all ’75-and-earlier model years. However, the number on the antique plate must not be in use on another motor vehicle, motorcycle or trailer.

Michigan Automotive Heritage: The Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action followed U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and was requested by SEMA to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Michigan is home to the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise. According to the resolution, the Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic-car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 musclecars, street rods, custom, collector and special-interest vehicles to Michigan every year. This year’s cruise took place on August 16.

Rhode Island Replica License Plates: A bill to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year-of-manufacture plates for antique vehicles was signed into law by Governor Lincoln Chafee. In Rhode Island, an antique motorcar is any motor vehicle that is more than 25 years old. Unless fully inspected and meeting inspection requirements, the vehicle may be maintained solely for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest and may not be used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any public highway.

FEDERAL UPDATE

Tire Aging: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not intend to issue a federal safety standard based on tire age. The agency announced its decision in a report entitled “Tire Aging: A Summary of NHTSA’s Work.” The agency has been studying the issue for many years. The NHTSA cited several primary factors for not pursuing a tire-aging safety standard. It noted that tires have become more robust in recent years as a result of increased performance mandates required under the Transportation Safety Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act of 2000. Recent crash data verify that these tires are performing better on the road. The agency also credited mandatory tire-pressure monitoring systems installed on newer vehicles as having helped alert motorists when tires are underinflated. NHTSA intends to discuss the topic through social media messages, fact sheets, infographics and other web content.

Endangered Species Act: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reform aspects of the Endangered Species Act. The legislation would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to release data used to make listings of threatened or endangered animals and plants; require that state data be included in the calculations when making such determinations; report how much money is spent on Endangered Species Act-related lawsuits; and place reasonable caps on attorney fees. The bill has been sent to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Despite agreeing that the current law is flawed, Republicans and Democrats are deadlocked on how to comprehensively update the 40-year-old Endangered Species Act. Millions of acres of land have been set aside to protect threatened or endangered animals and plants, with few tangible results. Scores of off-highway-vehicle roads and trails have been unnecessarily closed as a consequence. SEMA supports an alternative approach that focuses on establishing and managing smaller recovery zones.

Tire Identification Numbers: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed two changes for the tire identification number (TIN) that appears on all new and retreaded motor vehicle tires sold in the United States. The TIN helps consumers and industry members identify tires when they are subject to recall. The first change would expand the two-symbol code to three symbols, since the NHTSA is running out of two-symbol codes for identifying specific tire plants. The second change would standardize the length of the TIN to eliminate confusion that may arise from the current variable lengths. The new length would be 13 symbols for new tires and seven symbols for retreaded tires.

SEMA News—October 2014

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Law and Order

By Steve McDonald

STATE UPDATE

New Hampshire Year-of-Manufacture Plates: Legislation to expand the range of vehicles eligible to use original year-of-manufacture license plates on antique motor vehicles was signed into law by Governor Maggie Hassan. Under previous law, only ’60-and-earlier model-year antique vehicles were eligible to use these plates. Under the new law, eligibility would be expanded to include all ’75-and-earlier model years. However, the number on the antique plate must not be in use on another motor vehicle, motorcycle or trailer.

Michigan Automotive Heritage: The Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action followed U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and was requested by SEMA to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Michigan is home to the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise. According to the resolution, the Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic-car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 musclecars, street rods, custom, collector and special-interest vehicles to Michigan every year. This year’s cruise took place on August 16.

Rhode Island Replica License Plates: A bill to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year-of-manufacture plates for antique vehicles was signed into law by Governor Lincoln Chafee. In Rhode Island, an antique motorcar is any motor vehicle that is more than 25 years old. Unless fully inspected and meeting inspection requirements, the vehicle may be maintained solely for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest and may not be used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any public highway.

FEDERAL UPDATE

Tire Aging: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not intend to issue a federal safety standard based on tire age. The agency announced its decision in a report entitled “Tire Aging: A Summary of NHTSA’s Work.” The agency has been studying the issue for many years. The NHTSA cited several primary factors for not pursuing a tire-aging safety standard. It noted that tires have become more robust in recent years as a result of increased performance mandates required under the Transportation Safety Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act of 2000. Recent crash data verify that these tires are performing better on the road. The agency also credited mandatory tire-pressure monitoring systems installed on newer vehicles as having helped alert motorists when tires are underinflated. NHTSA intends to discuss the topic through social media messages, fact sheets, infographics and other web content.

Endangered Species Act: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reform aspects of the Endangered Species Act. The legislation would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to release data used to make listings of threatened or endangered animals and plants; require that state data be included in the calculations when making such determinations; report how much money is spent on Endangered Species Act-related lawsuits; and place reasonable caps on attorney fees. The bill has been sent to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Despite agreeing that the current law is flawed, Republicans and Democrats are deadlocked on how to comprehensively update the 40-year-old Endangered Species Act. Millions of acres of land have been set aside to protect threatened or endangered animals and plants, with few tangible results. Scores of off-highway-vehicle roads and trails have been unnecessarily closed as a consequence. SEMA supports an alternative approach that focuses on establishing and managing smaller recovery zones.

Tire Identification Numbers: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed two changes for the tire identification number (TIN) that appears on all new and retreaded motor vehicle tires sold in the United States. The TIN helps consumers and industry members identify tires when they are subject to recall. The first change would expand the two-symbol code to three symbols, since the NHTSA is running out of two-symbol codes for identifying specific tire plants. The second change would standardize the length of the TIN to eliminate confusion that may arise from the current variable lengths. The new length would be 13 symbols for new tires and seven symbols for retreaded tires.

SEMA News—October 2014

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Law and Order

By Steve McDonald

STATE UPDATE

New Hampshire Year-of-Manufacture Plates: Legislation to expand the range of vehicles eligible to use original year-of-manufacture license plates on antique motor vehicles was signed into law by Governor Maggie Hassan. Under previous law, only ’60-and-earlier model-year antique vehicles were eligible to use these plates. Under the new law, eligibility would be expanded to include all ’75-and-earlier model years. However, the number on the antique plate must not be in use on another motor vehicle, motorcycle or trailer.

Michigan Automotive Heritage: The Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action followed U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and was requested by SEMA to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Michigan is home to the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise. According to the resolution, the Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic-car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 musclecars, street rods, custom, collector and special-interest vehicles to Michigan every year. This year’s cruise took place on August 16.

Rhode Island Replica License Plates: A bill to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year-of-manufacture plates for antique vehicles was signed into law by Governor Lincoln Chafee. In Rhode Island, an antique motorcar is any motor vehicle that is more than 25 years old. Unless fully inspected and meeting inspection requirements, the vehicle may be maintained solely for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest and may not be used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any public highway.

FEDERAL UPDATE

Tire Aging: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not intend to issue a federal safety standard based on tire age. The agency announced its decision in a report entitled “Tire Aging: A Summary of NHTSA’s Work.” The agency has been studying the issue for many years. The NHTSA cited several primary factors for not pursuing a tire-aging safety standard. It noted that tires have become more robust in recent years as a result of increased performance mandates required under the Transportation Safety Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act of 2000. Recent crash data verify that these tires are performing better on the road. The agency also credited mandatory tire-pressure monitoring systems installed on newer vehicles as having helped alert motorists when tires are underinflated. NHTSA intends to discuss the topic through social media messages, fact sheets, infographics and other web content.

Endangered Species Act: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reform aspects of the Endangered Species Act. The legislation would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to release data used to make listings of threatened or endangered animals and plants; require that state data be included in the calculations when making such determinations; report how much money is spent on Endangered Species Act-related lawsuits; and place reasonable caps on attorney fees. The bill has been sent to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Despite agreeing that the current law is flawed, Republicans and Democrats are deadlocked on how to comprehensively update the 40-year-old Endangered Species Act. Millions of acres of land have been set aside to protect threatened or endangered animals and plants, with few tangible results. Scores of off-highway-vehicle roads and trails have been unnecessarily closed as a consequence. SEMA supports an alternative approach that focuses on establishing and managing smaller recovery zones.

Tire Identification Numbers: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed two changes for the tire identification number (TIN) that appears on all new and retreaded motor vehicle tires sold in the United States. The TIN helps consumers and industry members identify tires when they are subject to recall. The first change would expand the two-symbol code to three symbols, since the NHTSA is running out of two-symbol codes for identifying specific tire plants. The second change would standardize the length of the TIN to eliminate confusion that may arise from the current variable lengths. The new length would be 13 symbols for new tires and seven symbols for retreaded tires.

SEMA News—October 2014

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Law and Order

By Steve McDonald

STATE UPDATE

New Hampshire Year-of-Manufacture Plates: Legislation to expand the range of vehicles eligible to use original year-of-manufacture license plates on antique motor vehicles was signed into law by Governor Maggie Hassan. Under previous law, only ’60-and-earlier model-year antique vehicles were eligible to use these plates. Under the new law, eligibility would be expanded to include all ’75-and-earlier model years. However, the number on the antique plate must not be in use on another motor vehicle, motorcycle or trailer.

Michigan Automotive Heritage: The Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action followed U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and was requested by SEMA to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Michigan is home to the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise. According to the resolution, the Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic-car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 musclecars, street rods, custom, collector and special-interest vehicles to Michigan every year. This year’s cruise took place on August 16.

Rhode Island Replica License Plates: A bill to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year-of-manufacture plates for antique vehicles was signed into law by Governor Lincoln Chafee. In Rhode Island, an antique motorcar is any motor vehicle that is more than 25 years old. Unless fully inspected and meeting inspection requirements, the vehicle may be maintained solely for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest and may not be used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any public highway.

FEDERAL UPDATE

Tire Aging: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not intend to issue a federal safety standard based on tire age. The agency announced its decision in a report entitled “Tire Aging: A Summary of NHTSA’s Work.” The agency has been studying the issue for many years. The NHTSA cited several primary factors for not pursuing a tire-aging safety standard. It noted that tires have become more robust in recent years as a result of increased performance mandates required under the Transportation Safety Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act of 2000. Recent crash data verify that these tires are performing better on the road. The agency also credited mandatory tire-pressure monitoring systems installed on newer vehicles as having helped alert motorists when tires are underinflated. NHTSA intends to discuss the topic through social media messages, fact sheets, infographics and other web content.

Endangered Species Act: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reform aspects of the Endangered Species Act. The legislation would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to release data used to make listings of threatened or endangered animals and plants; require that state data be included in the calculations when making such determinations; report how much money is spent on Endangered Species Act-related lawsuits; and place reasonable caps on attorney fees. The bill has been sent to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Despite agreeing that the current law is flawed, Republicans and Democrats are deadlocked on how to comprehensively update the 40-year-old Endangered Species Act. Millions of acres of land have been set aside to protect threatened or endangered animals and plants, with few tangible results. Scores of off-highway-vehicle roads and trails have been unnecessarily closed as a consequence. SEMA supports an alternative approach that focuses on establishing and managing smaller recovery zones.

Tire Identification Numbers: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed two changes for the tire identification number (TIN) that appears on all new and retreaded motor vehicle tires sold in the United States. The TIN helps consumers and industry members identify tires when they are subject to recall. The first change would expand the two-symbol code to three symbols, since the NHTSA is running out of two-symbol codes for identifying specific tire plants. The second change would standardize the length of the TIN to eliminate confusion that may arise from the current variable lengths. The new length would be 13 symbols for new tires and seven symbols for retreaded tires.

SEMA News—October 2014

EVENTS

A Time to Recognize the Hobby

SEMA Members Celebrate Fifth Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day

By Colby Martin

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognized “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 states, counties and local areas all over the country and Canada followed the Senate’s lead. The states of California, Louisiana and New Mexico, along with the Canadian Provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba and Nova Scotia, adopted their own resolutions commemorating the day.

Intended to celebrate classics of the past and the future, the day was marked by nearly 150 official events that 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 “holiday sales” in honor of the occasion. A detailed summary and online photo gallery of CCAD celebrations are available on the SEMA Action Network’s website at www.SEMAsan.com/ccad.

CCAD is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils.

Smiley’s Custom Headers celebrated CCAD in Upland, California, with a cruise-in at the Sizzlin’ Restaurant on Route 66.		Mick’s U.S. Musclecars and Classics from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, celebrated with an impressive array of vintage American vehicles.
The Crazy Cruisers Car Club of Panama City, Florida, hosted its Fifth Annual National CCAD Show and Shine, which included a visit from honorary member Russ Deane (red shirt, middle), SEMA’s general counsel.		With help from COMP Performance Group and Martin & Co., the July 10 Concert Cruise-In at Fontanel included a vehicle display and tribute to CCAD live on stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
Coker Tire celebrated with an employee cruise-in at its facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.		The city of Las Vegas celebrated CCAD with many enthusiasts driving their cars to city hall to be displayed. Art Kam, president of the Las Vegas Cruisin’ Association, received the city’s CCAD proclamation during a city council meeting.
York Nostalgia celebrated CCAD at its 13th Annual Musclecar Madness, which was held in York, Pennsylvania, on July 11–12. ididit Inc. honored CCAD during the company’s Convoy to Columbus, Ohio, which began in Tecumseh, Michigan, and finished at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus.		West Virginia Delegate Gary Howell, chairman of the SEMA-supported State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus, spoke to a crowd at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals about his passion for the industry and the importance of the CCAD celebration. Courtesy of Bob Wenzelburger
The Filling Station in Lebanon, Oregon, held its third annual open house and cruise-in to celebrate CCAD.		Ben Chase of Keystone Automotive of Corona, California, drove his ’70 Chevelle to work in honor of CCAD.
Marc Meadors (left) and Gary Meadors of Goodguys joined HRIA Chair Rick Love (second left) of Vintage Air and Chair-Elect John McLeod (right) of Classic Instruments to salute CCAD at the Goodguys 17th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.		QA1 in Lakeville, Minnesota, hosted an open house and cruise.
Hemmings Motor News held a cruise-in at its headquarters in Bennington, Vermont, on Friday, July 11.		The Antique Automobile Club of America museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, celebrated with a gathering of antique cars. Courtesy of Donnie Panthen
Extreme Automotive in Corona, California, hosted an open house at its shop.		Volkswagen Group of America hosted a very diverse collection of vehicles for its event in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
MSD Performance of El Paso, Texas, hosted a drive-in movie and car gathering to celebrate. SEMA Member CCAD Event Hosts AACA Museum—Hershey, PA American Modern Insurance Group—Cincinnati, OH Canepa—Scotts Valley, CA Carlisle Events—Carlisle, PA Coker Tire Co.—Chattanooga, TN COMP Performance Group—Whites Creek, TN D&S Automotive—Mentor, OH Eastwood Co.—Pottstown, PA Eckler Industries—Titusville, FL Extreme Automotive—Corona, CA Family Events—Indianapolis, IN The Filling Station—Lebanon, OR Goodguys Rod & Custom Association—Columbus, OH Hagerty Classic Cars Magazine—Birmingham, MI Hemmings Motor News—Bennington, VT didit Inc.—Tecumseh, MI Kee Auto Top Manufacturing Co.—Charlotte, NC Keystone Automotive—Corona, CA Mishimoto Automotive—New Castle, DE MSD Performance—El Paso, TX Nancy Perry Productions—Phoenix, AZ New Hampshire Motor Speedway/NASCAR—Loudon, NH NOPI—Myrtle Beach, SC Petersen Automotive Museum—Los Angeles, CA QA1—Lakeville, MN Smiley’s Custom Headers—Upland, CA Speedway Motors, Inc.—Lincoln, NE Steele Rubber Products—Denver, NC Volkswagen Group of America—Auburn Hills, MI Walker Tire & Quick Nick’s Service Centers—Lincoln, NE York Nostalgia—York, PA		The CCAD Cruise-In hosted by Steele Rubber Products in Denver, North Carolina, attracted local legislators and business leaders. Matt Agosta (third left), president of Steele Rubber Products and an ARMO select committee member, addressed the crowd.   Nancy Perry Productions celebrated with a two-day collector car show in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. Pictured here (from left) are former SEMA intern Kevin May, Nancy Perry, Kristi Menzler-Becker and Chris Thomson of Airaid.

SEMA News—October 2014

EVENTS

A Time to Recognize the Hobby

SEMA Members Celebrate Fifth Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day

By Colby Martin

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognized “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 states, counties and local areas all over the country and Canada followed the Senate’s lead. The states of California, Louisiana and New Mexico, along with the Canadian Provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba and Nova Scotia, adopted their own resolutions commemorating the day.

Intended to celebrate classics of the past and the future, the day was marked by nearly 150 official events that 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 “holiday sales” in honor of the occasion. A detailed summary and online photo gallery of CCAD celebrations are available on the SEMA Action Network’s website at www.SEMAsan.com/ccad.

CCAD is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils.

Smiley’s Custom Headers celebrated CCAD in Upland, California, with a cruise-in at the Sizzlin’ Restaurant on Route 66.		Mick’s U.S. Musclecars and Classics from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, celebrated with an impressive array of vintage American vehicles.
The Crazy Cruisers Car Club of Panama City, Florida, hosted its Fifth Annual National CCAD Show and Shine, which included a visit from honorary member Russ Deane (red shirt, middle), SEMA’s general counsel.		With help from COMP Performance Group and Martin & Co., the July 10 Concert Cruise-In at Fontanel included a vehicle display and tribute to CCAD live on stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
Coker Tire celebrated with an employee cruise-in at its facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.		The city of Las Vegas celebrated CCAD with many enthusiasts driving their cars to city hall to be displayed. Art Kam, president of the Las Vegas Cruisin’ Association, received the city’s CCAD proclamation during a city council meeting.
York Nostalgia celebrated CCAD at its 13th Annual Musclecar Madness, which was held in York, Pennsylvania, on July 11–12. ididit Inc. honored CCAD during the company’s Convoy to Columbus, Ohio, which began in Tecumseh, Michigan, and finished at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus.		West Virginia Delegate Gary Howell, chairman of the SEMA-supported State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus, spoke to a crowd at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals about his passion for the industry and the importance of the CCAD celebration. Courtesy of Bob Wenzelburger
The Filling Station in Lebanon, Oregon, held its third annual open house and cruise-in to celebrate CCAD.		Ben Chase of Keystone Automotive of Corona, California, drove his ’70 Chevelle to work in honor of CCAD.
Marc Meadors (left) and Gary Meadors of Goodguys joined HRIA Chair Rick Love (second left) of Vintage Air and Chair-Elect John McLeod (right) of Classic Instruments to salute CCAD at the Goodguys 17th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.		QA1 in Lakeville, Minnesota, hosted an open house and cruise.
Hemmings Motor News held a cruise-in at its headquarters in Bennington, Vermont, on Friday, July 11.		The Antique Automobile Club of America museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, celebrated with a gathering of antique cars. Courtesy of Donnie Panthen
Extreme Automotive in Corona, California, hosted an open house at its shop.		Volkswagen Group of America hosted a very diverse collection of vehicles for its event in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
MSD Performance of El Paso, Texas, hosted a drive-in movie and car gathering to celebrate. SEMA Member CCAD Event Hosts AACA Museum—Hershey, PA American Modern Insurance Group—Cincinnati, OH Canepa—Scotts Valley, CA Carlisle Events—Carlisle, PA Coker Tire Co.—Chattanooga, TN COMP Performance Group—Whites Creek, TN D&S Automotive—Mentor, OH Eastwood Co.—Pottstown, PA Eckler Industries—Titusville, FL Extreme Automotive—Corona, CA Family Events—Indianapolis, IN The Filling Station—Lebanon, OR Goodguys Rod & Custom Association—Columbus, OH Hagerty Classic Cars Magazine—Birmingham, MI Hemmings Motor News—Bennington, VT didit Inc.—Tecumseh, MI Kee Auto Top Manufacturing Co.—Charlotte, NC Keystone Automotive—Corona, CA Mishimoto Automotive—New Castle, DE MSD Performance—El Paso, TX Nancy Perry Productions—Phoenix, AZ New Hampshire Motor Speedway/NASCAR—Loudon, NH NOPI—Myrtle Beach, SC Petersen Automotive Museum—Los Angeles, CA QA1—Lakeville, MN Smiley’s Custom Headers—Upland, CA Speedway Motors, Inc.—Lincoln, NE Steele Rubber Products—Denver, NC Volkswagen Group of America—Auburn Hills, MI Walker Tire & Quick Nick’s Service Centers—Lincoln, NE York Nostalgia—York, PA		The CCAD Cruise-In hosted by Steele Rubber Products in Denver, North Carolina, attracted local legislators and business leaders. Matt Agosta (third left), president of Steele Rubber Products and an ARMO select committee member, addressed the crowd.   Nancy Perry Productions celebrated with a two-day collector car show in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. Pictured here (from left) are former SEMA intern Kevin May, Nancy Perry, Kristi Menzler-Becker and Chris Thomson of Airaid.

SEMA News—October 2014

EVENTS

A Time to Recognize the Hobby

SEMA Members Celebrate Fifth Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day

By Colby Martin

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognized “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 states, counties and local areas all over the country and Canada followed the Senate’s lead. The states of California, Louisiana and New Mexico, along with the Canadian Provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba and Nova Scotia, adopted their own resolutions commemorating the day.

Intended to celebrate classics of the past and the future, the day was marked by nearly 150 official events that 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 “holiday sales” in honor of the occasion. A detailed summary and online photo gallery of CCAD celebrations are available on the SEMA Action Network’s website at www.SEMAsan.com/ccad.

CCAD is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils.

Smiley’s Custom Headers celebrated CCAD in Upland, California, with a cruise-in at the Sizzlin’ Restaurant on Route 66.		Mick’s U.S. Musclecars and Classics from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, celebrated with an impressive array of vintage American vehicles.
The Crazy Cruisers Car Club of Panama City, Florida, hosted its Fifth Annual National CCAD Show and Shine, which included a visit from honorary member Russ Deane (red shirt, middle), SEMA’s general counsel.		With help from COMP Performance Group and Martin & Co., the July 10 Concert Cruise-In at Fontanel included a vehicle display and tribute to CCAD live on stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
Coker Tire celebrated with an employee cruise-in at its facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.		The city of Las Vegas celebrated CCAD with many enthusiasts driving their cars to city hall to be displayed. Art Kam, president of the Las Vegas Cruisin’ Association, received the city’s CCAD proclamation during a city council meeting.
York Nostalgia celebrated CCAD at its 13th Annual Musclecar Madness, which was held in York, Pennsylvania, on July 11–12. ididit Inc. honored CCAD during the company’s Convoy to Columbus, Ohio, which began in Tecumseh, Michigan, and finished at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus.		West Virginia Delegate Gary Howell, chairman of the SEMA-supported State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus, spoke to a crowd at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals about his passion for the industry and the importance of the CCAD celebration. Courtesy of Bob Wenzelburger
The Filling Station in Lebanon, Oregon, held its third annual open house and cruise-in to celebrate CCAD.		Ben Chase of Keystone Automotive of Corona, California, drove his ’70 Chevelle to work in honor of CCAD.
Marc Meadors (left) and Gary Meadors of Goodguys joined HRIA Chair Rick Love (second left) of Vintage Air and Chair-Elect John McLeod (right) of Classic Instruments to salute CCAD at the Goodguys 17th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.		QA1 in Lakeville, Minnesota, hosted an open house and cruise.
Hemmings Motor News held a cruise-in at its headquarters in Bennington, Vermont, on Friday, July 11.		The Antique Automobile Club of America museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, celebrated with a gathering of antique cars. Courtesy of Donnie Panthen
Extreme Automotive in Corona, California, hosted an open house at its shop.		Volkswagen Group of America hosted a very diverse collection of vehicles for its event in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
MSD Performance of El Paso, Texas, hosted a drive-in movie and car gathering to celebrate. SEMA Member CCAD Event Hosts AACA Museum—Hershey, PA American Modern Insurance Group—Cincinnati, OH Canepa—Scotts Valley, CA Carlisle Events—Carlisle, PA Coker Tire Co.—Chattanooga, TN COMP Performance Group—Whites Creek, TN D&S Automotive—Mentor, OH Eastwood Co.—Pottstown, PA Eckler Industries—Titusville, FL Extreme Automotive—Corona, CA Family Events—Indianapolis, IN The Filling Station—Lebanon, OR Goodguys Rod & Custom Association—Columbus, OH Hagerty Classic Cars Magazine—Birmingham, MI Hemmings Motor News—Bennington, VT didit Inc.—Tecumseh, MI Kee Auto Top Manufacturing Co.—Charlotte, NC Keystone Automotive—Corona, CA Mishimoto Automotive—New Castle, DE MSD Performance—El Paso, TX Nancy Perry Productions—Phoenix, AZ New Hampshire Motor Speedway/NASCAR—Loudon, NH NOPI—Myrtle Beach, SC Petersen Automotive Museum—Los Angeles, CA QA1—Lakeville, MN Smiley’s Custom Headers—Upland, CA Speedway Motors, Inc.—Lincoln, NE Steele Rubber Products—Denver, NC Volkswagen Group of America—Auburn Hills, MI Walker Tire & Quick Nick’s Service Centers—Lincoln, NE York Nostalgia—York, PA		The CCAD Cruise-In hosted by Steele Rubber Products in Denver, North Carolina, attracted local legislators and business leaders. Matt Agosta (third left), president of Steele Rubber Products and an ARMO select committee member, addressed the crowd.   Nancy Perry Productions celebrated with a two-day collector car show in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. Pictured here (from left) are former SEMA intern Kevin May, Nancy Perry, Kristi Menzler-Becker and Chris Thomson of Airaid.