July 11th Just Named "Collector Car Appreciation Day"

by Andrea L. Algar

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has gone to bat for all the classic car enthusiasts who love their collector cars a special appreciation day. Now anyone who loves classic cars, vintage trucks, antique automobiles or muscle cars can commemorate in an annual event to celebrate the restoration of historic and classic cars and trucks.

Photo Credit: Super Chevy Show by AAlgar

Steve McDonald, SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs stated, "We thank the U.S. Senate for its continued recognition of the collector car hobby as a valued American Tradition and pastime. With Australia and Canada joining the celebration, Collector Car Appreciation Day has now become an international recognition of the collector car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports. A number of states and local governments have adopted similar commemorative declarations as well."

Two SEMA councils, the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA), worked with lawmakers in designing a resolution designating July 11th as "Collector Car Appreciation Day". The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 493 (S. Res. 493) June 30, 2014, acknowledging the importance of collector cars in America. The Resolution was sponsored by Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, a non-partisan member organization.

Rick Love, Chairman of HRIA said, "Businesses and car clubs across the country will be hosting car shows and cruises. More events are being held to commemorate this special day each year." Motorheads Performance, a repair and restoration shop serving San Antonio and South Central Texas, encourages enthusiasts to take part in 2014 celebrations by attending events in their area.

Guy Algar, owner of Motorheads Performance, states, "In the past, we have hosted a fun car show designed specifically for classic car and muscle car enthusiasts, and have recently heard from many of our customers that they would like to participate in one if we put one together again. We'd like to hear whether you would like to celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day with us next year." Please contact Motorheads Performance if you would like to bring a car, help organize the event, or just attend.

RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION:
SEMA - Event List for Collector Car Appreciation Day
Motorheads Performance - Contact about organizing a Classic Car Show Saturday, July 11, 2015

ABOUT SEMA
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $31.3 billion specialty automotive industry of 6,537 member-companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for the specialty auto parts industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. For more information, contact SEMA at 909-610-2030 or visit www.sema.org or www.enjoythedrive.com.

September 2012 Events for Classic Car Enthusiasts

by Andrea L. Algar
Motorheads Performance

Great month of events all around the country. Here is a sampling of some that caught my eye:


Speed! - Through September 16

An interesting tip provided by mySTi666, a Reddit reader who reports, "The fine arts museum in Salt Lake City has an exhibit called Speed, featuring some of the most iconic race cars in history. It ends Sept. 16th, so if you get a chance I highly recommend going! Here is the 1952 "Beast III" streamliner from the exhibit."  The "Speed!" exhibit is being shown at the Utah Museum of Fine Art. This visitor reports that there are 4-5 salt flat racing cars there as part of this unique display. If you've never been to a museum, it can be a fun day if it has cars!



Beast III set land speed record in 1952 at 238 miles an hour
Photo Credit: mySTi666 from Reddit 


Hot Rod Drag Week 2012  - Week of September 9-14

Yes, Hot Rod Magazine's great event begins and ends this week at the Tulsa Raceway Park. This is a 1200 mile road trip with 5 drag races in five days along the way. Every car must complete both the road trip and the track! With stops in Texas, Louisiana and Tennesse, it wraps up this Friday with the final drag races in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is a must-see if you like drag racing and old muscle! Here's the schedule:

• September 9 - Tulsa Raceway Park, Tulsa, OK  9-4pm
• September 10 - Tulsa Raceway Park, Tulsa, OK  8-12:30pm
• September 11 - Texas Motorplex, Ennis, TX  8-12:30pm
• September 12 - Thunder Road Raceway, Gilliam, LA  8-12:30pm
• September 13 - Memphis Int'l Raceway, Millington, TN  8-12:30pm
• September 14 - Tulsa Raceway Park, Tulsa, OK  4-9pm

3rd Annual Cruising for a Cure Show & Luau - September 13

Proceeds to the Arthritis Foundation of America. 5-8pm Vancouver, WA
Contact Destiny Wigner 360-896-9140


22nd Annual "Fifties in the Fall" - September 15

Join the Rollin' Oldies Car Club for their annual event in Lebanon, OR. Call Linda Martin 541-570-1797 or e-mail lm1941@comcast.net


Mopar Summit - September 15

Car show for Mopars. 10am-2pm in Gresham, OR
Call Frank at 503-558-8899 or e-mail columbiarivermopars@gmail.com


Endless Summer Showdown - September 16

Car Show, Swap Meet and more in Calverton, NY. Website has details.


Barrett-Jackson Auction - September 20-21

Antiques, Muscle Cars, Classics and more come to auction in Las Vegas.
Contact Barrett-Jackson


Charlotte AutoFair - September 20-23

Held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway - this is a big event!
Contact Charlotte AutoFair website for more information.


Henderson Super Run Classic Car Show - September 20-23

"A Classic Car Experience". Visit website for more information.


Gulf Coast Classic - September 22-23

This is one of Texas' largest and best organized car shows. Houston, Texas at Sam Houston Race Park. Website details.


Lone Star Texas Chevy Club 37th Annual Swap Meet - September 28

Great swap meet in Grand Prairie, Texas at Traders Village. Visit the club's website for more info.


RESOURCES:
Barrett-Jackson - Las Vegas Auction List of Cars

August 2012 Events for Classic Car Enthusiasts

by Andrea L. Algar
Motorheads Performance

We want to bring you the best information that enables you to enjoy your hobby of old cars even more than ever. Starting this month, we plan on publishing a list of upcoming events we think you'd be interested in. While we can't list each and every state event, we will focus on the larger national events, as well as events thoughout the state of Texas. If you have a car show, cruise or swap meet you'd like listed, drop us an e-mail with the information so everyone can enjoy the fun.

Hot Rod Drag Week 2012 - September 9-14

Hot Rod Magazine hosts a yearly "Drag Week", which is an event combining road trip with drag racing 5 times in 5 days. The road trip this year starts at the Tulsa Raceway Park (Tulsa, OK), to the Texas Motorplex (Ennis, TX) on the 11th, Thunder Road Raceway Park (Gilliam, LA) on the 12th, Memphis International Raceway (Millington, TN) on the 13th, and wraps up back at Tulsa on the 14th. It's a gruelling event with some top notch racing. Not all racers can successfully complete the road trip, which keeps it interesting! Guy Algar and I hope to see you in Ennis!

 

11th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Nationals - August 3-5

This is a great event, sponsored by Quick Fuel Technology. The NMCA Nationals will be held at the Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky this year, Features the Dave Duell Nostalgia Super Stock Classic. This is a drag race event featuring street-legal muscle cars in heads-up competition. In addition to the racing, there is an all-domestic car show, swap meet, burnout contest, and product/manufacturers midway.

 

Russo and Steele 12th Annual Auction - August 16

High end auction for the serious collector of American muscle, hot rods and customs. Held in prestigious Monterey, California, this 3-evening event will auction over 250 cars.

Terrill Antique Car Museum Classic Car Show - August 11

Classic Car Show in De Leon, Texas. Free to participants. Trophies awarded. During town's De Leon's Peach & Melon Festival so there will be lots of activities.

GoodGuys Events

GoodGuys holds a number of events nationwide.
Here are August events:

Spokane Fair & Expo Center, Spokane, WA  Aug 17-19

Almeda Co Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA  Aug 24-25

Kansas City Speedway, Kansas City, MO  Aug 31 - Sept 2

Carlisle Truck Nationals - August 3-5

If you're into trucks, you'll love the Carlisle Truck Nationals which is one of the largest truck events in the world. All sorts of events, merchants, awards, contests and action! Carlisle, PA

Route 66 International Festival 2012  - August 11

Rte 66 Vintage Car Show in Victorville, CA at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds. The Route 66 International Festival Vintage Car Show is a one day vintage & classic car show that is open to vehicles from 1900-1985 only and includes classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and old trucks.

TEXAS EVENTS:

23rd Annual Yellow Rose Classic Car Show - August 11

The North Texas Mustang Club hosts this year's Yellow Rose Car Show in Fort Worth, Texas. This is one of the largest Ford indoor shows in the southwest.

44th Annual Edsel Owners Club Convention - August 1-5

Annual club convention outside San Antonio in Kerrville, TX

Dreams of a CURE - August 4

Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show - Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. Show is to be held in Dumas, TX

Giddings Swap Meet - August 24-26

50 Acre Swap Meet - in Giddings, TX

Quitman Classic Car Show - August 23

Car Show held at the Dairy Queen in Quitman, TX  (phone only 903-763-4414)