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Papa John is reunited with his Camaro

August 26, 2009

Papa John Schnatter, founder of the Papa John’s pizza chain, has been reunited with his first Camaro.

Schnatter sold his Bumblebee-striped black-and-gold 1971½ Chevy Z28 in 1983 to help save his father’s struggling tavern business. He ultimately started a pizza shop in the back of the tavern. That was the start of what has become the world’s third-largest pizza company.

Schnatter had hoped to one day be reunited with his beloved Camaro and had spent years searching for it. In celebration of the 25th year of the Papa John’s enterprise Schnatter launched “Papa John’s Road Trip” this past May in which he searched for the whereabouts of the car. Originally he offered a $25,000 “finder’s fee” but soon increased it to $250,000.

According to the papajohnsroadtrip.com Web site, the car has led an interesting, but well tended life since its departure. Schnatter, living in Indiana, sold it for $2,800 in ’83. First to own it after Schnatter was a couple in Flatwoods, Ky. They kept it for 17 years, selling it for $1,000 in Aug. 2000 to someone in Russell, Ky. In 2004, it was transferred to Jefferey Robinson back in Flatwoods for $4,500.

Robinson modified the car for show and racing. It was featured in the November 2006 Popular Hot Rodding Magazine and won several awards. It was Robinson who still owned the car when he learned of Papa John’s search. The link had been made by the first owners who saw a t.v. interview with Schnatter earlier this month and went on an Internet search for more information through the blog site, Jalopnik.com. Jalopnik had been following Papa John’s road trip chronicles and contacted Papa John’s with the information.

Last week the car’s authenticity was verified and today Robinson is $250,000 richer. Papa John’s has also extended a $25,000 reward to the family who originally bought the car from Schnatter in 1983 and who helped lead to its rediscovery.

On Tuesday, Robinson delivered the car to Schnatter at Papa John’s headquarters in Louisville less than 200 miles away from the little town of Flatwoods.”The search has been scrambled in the past due to the car originally being described as a 1972 model,” the Papa John’s Web site noted. “In fact, the car is a 1971 ½ model, so technically it’s a ’71. At some point in the company’s history, the year was rounded up to 1972.”

In celebration of the Camaro’s return, Papa John’s offered a free pizza to Camaro owners on Wednesday.

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Specialty Autos

Car of the Week: 1987 Buick Grand National

August 25, 2009

The Buick Grand National was the fastest production car built in 1987, and certainly one of the hottest, baddest, and most collectible American production cars of the 1980s — a decade often considered a barren wasteland when it comes to automobile excitement.

The 1987 Grand Nationals were capable of doing 0-to-60 mph in the low 6-second bracket. Cars Illustrated magazine published quarter-mile performance of 13.85 seconds and 99.22 mph. Musclecars magazine’s test Buick was just a little slower, if you can call 13.90 seconds at 98.16 mph “slow.” The original horsepower number was denoted at 240 for insurance purposes in 1987 by GM. The rating is a number generally considered to be very conservative.

Collectors today like the superior performance of the 1987 Grand National model, even though the ’86 is a whole lot rarer.

There are two main differences between the 1987 Regal Grand National and the 1986 edition. The newer car had an all-black grille and the top section of the grille has no flat surface. Inside, the black vinyl door-pull straps of the 1986 edition were replaced by gray pull straps that matched the gray door panel in color. Under the hood of the ’87 model, the turbocharged and intercooled V-6 was tweaked a bit to give 240-ish hp at 4400 rpm and 355 lbs.-ft. of torque at 2000 rpm.

Standard equipment with the Grand National WE2 package was the same as in 1986 and again included a long list of appearance, convenience and performance features. Only five individual options were available: the RPO YF5 emissions equipment package, an RPO B88 body molding package, an RPO CC1 lockable hatch roof, an RPO WG1 driver’s side six-way power seat and an RPO UA5 theft-deterrent system.

By the end of the summer of 1987, Grand National sales had practically doubled over those of the entire previous year. This was due largely to the massive publicity exposure the hot, high-performance model was receiving in enthusiast publications. Buick dealers then pressured the company to make more of the cars, since dealers were marking them up an additional $3,000 per unit.

Grand National production had originally been slated to halt in July 1987, when Buick was supposed to stop making rear-wheel-drive Regals. On August 3, company executive W.H. Lotts decided to extend production of only the Grand National model through December. By the end of the year, total production had risen to 20,193 cars.

All of the approximately 10,000 cars built after August 3 came with 17 required options. These included black exterior finish, gray interior trim code 583, the 3.8-liter turbocharged V-6, the Grand National equipment package, Soft-Ray tinted glass, door edge guards, two-speed wipers, an electric rear window defogger, a visor vanity mirror, remote-control mirrors, a limited-slip differential, a tilt steering column, tungsten halogen headlights, headlight warning chimes, a heavy-duty battery, an RPO UM6 Delco radio and a front license plate mounting bracket. Buyers could add two option packages and five stand-alone options, but other regular Buick Regal options were unavailable.

ENGINES
Regal Optional Turbocharge V-6: 90-degree overhead valve V-6. Cast-iron block and head. Displacement: 231 cid (3.8 liters). Bore & stroke: 3.80 in. x 3.40 in. Compression ratio: 8.0:1. Brake hp: 245 at 4400 rpm. Torque: 355 lbs.-ft. at 2000 rpm. Four main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Sequential fuel injection.

PRODUCTION
Series # Body/Style # Body/ Seating MSRP Shipping Weight Production Total
GJ/WE2 1 2d-coupe $15,136 3,380 lbs. 20,193

CHASSIS
Wheelbase: 108.1 in. Overall length: 200.6 in. Height: 54.5 in. Width: 71.6 in. Front tread: 58.5 in. Rear tread: 57.8 in. Standard front tires: P245/50VR16 steel-belted radial. Standard rear tires: P255/50VR16 steel-belted radial.

OPTIONS
CF5 sliding electric Silver Astroroof. CC1 lockable hatch roof (not available with option C95). D84 Designers’ Accent paint codes 15, 31, 62 or 79 (matching color vinyl top available with paint codes 15, 31 or 79). LC2 Turbo package, including 3.8-liter SFI turbocharged V-6 with intercooler (MX0, C60 and Y56 required and included in WE2). MX0 automatic transmission with overdrive (not available with LD5 and required with LC2). YF5 California assembly line emission equipment and testing (required option in California). GM8 2.56 axle ratio (LV2, MX1 and V080 required and mandatory with option Y56). GU4 3.08 axle ratio (options LD5 or LV2 with MX0 and V08 required). GU5 3.23 axle ratio (LD5 required). K05 Engine block heater (not available with LV2). K22 94-amp. Delcotron (not available with LC2 and when LD5 is ordered, C41 is a required option. Delcotron (options LD and air conditioning required). UA1 heavy-duty battery. V08 heavy-duty engine and transmission cooling (not available with LC2). C60 air conditioner (required with LC2 and included in WE2 package). C49 electric rear-window defogger. A01 Soft-Ray tinted glass. A02 Soft-Ray tinted windshield. Fixed-mast antenna standard unless power antenna ordered. UK4 ETR AM/FM stereo with seek and scan. UM7 ETR AM/FM stereo with seek and scan and clock. UM6 cassette tape and ETR AM/FM stereo with seek and scan, auto reverse and clock. UX1 graphic equalizer, cassette tape and ETR AM/FM stereo with seek and scan, auto reverse with search/repeat and clock. UL5 radio delete (front speakers not deleted). U66 rear dual extended range speakers (UK4 required and included with options UM7, UM6 and UX1). UW4 Concert Sound II six-speaker system (options UM7, UM6 or UX1 required). U75 automatic power antenna (not available with options W02 or WE2). US7 Automatic power antenna with black mounting piece (W02, WE2 or WE4 only). QHY P205/70R14 steel-belted, radial-ply, all-season, whitewall tires (required with F41). QYH P215/65R15 steel-belted, radial-ply, white-letter tires (available with Y56). N78 four aluminum wheels. P12 four chrome-plated wheels. Four color-keyed steel wheels with trim rings (not available with WE2, Y56 or WE4). Wheel colors offered were: 13P Silver, 62P Brown, 31P Blue, 79P Dark Red and 42P Sage. N91 custom locking wire wheel covers. AU3 electric door locks (required with option UA6). A90 remote-control electric trunk lock release. AT6 manual passenger seatback recliner, included with bucket seats (55/45 or 45/45 seats required). WG1 six-way power driver’s seat AC3/AG1 (55/45, 45/45 or bucket seats required). A31 power windows. K34 electronic cruise control. CD4 two-speed windshield wiper with low-speed delay feature (N33 required with bucket seats). C95 front-seat reading lamps. (not available with option CC1). TT5 tungsten-halogen headlamps. T63 “Headlamps on” warning chime. T82 Twilight Sentinel headlight control. UA6 theft-deterrent system with starter-interrupt (option AU3 required). U23 trip odometer (included on U52 or with LC2). U52 electronic digital instrumentation (not available with option U23). D35 body-colored sport-type outside rearview mirrors (left-hand remote control, right-hand manual). D68 body-colored sport remote-control outside mirrors (both remote control). D34 passenger side visor vanity mirror (not available with D34). B88 black protective body-side molding for W02, WE2 or WE4 only. B91 black door-edge guards for W02, WE2 or WE4 only. B32 front carpet savers. B33 rear carpet savers. B34 front carpet savers with inserts. B35 rear carpet savers with inserts. B48 trunk trim covering. Tilt steering column (required with CD4 and bucket seats). VK3 front license plate mounting. G80 limited-slip differential. F41 Gran Touring suspension (not available with F40, Y56 or WE2 and QHY required). W02 exterior sport package. Note: Some of these options may not have been offered for the Regal Grand National.

COLLECTOR VALUES
1987 Regal T-Type Grand National
No. 1 condition: $33,500
No. 2: $23,450
No. 3: $15,080
No. 4: $6,700

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Tarheel Triumph
Street Rod and Replica Bill Becomes Law in North Carolina

The roller coaster ride through North Carolina’s legislative process came to a full stop when a version of SEMA-model legislation to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, replicas and custom vehicles was approved by the legislature and signed into law by North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue. The new law is the product of more than two years of negotiations between SEMA, the extensive hobbyist network in North Carolina and hobby-friendly state legislators. The law is slated to take effect on Oct. 1, 2009. In the end, the law retains the key components of the SEMA-model bill while relieving vehicle owners of unfair title branding and inspection concerns. Among other things, the measure:

• Provides specific registration and titling classes for street rods, customs and replicas
• Allows for the use of non-original materials
• Creates a titling and registration criterion that assigns replica vehicles the same model year designation as the production vehicle intended to be replicated
• Requires that the title of a replica vehicle clearly indicates that the vehicle is a replica and not an original
• Requires that street rods, customs and replicas be designated as “specially constructed vehicles.”

In addition, for out-of-state vehicles that are 35 model years old or older and specially constructed vehicles, the law calls for a vehicle verification conducted by the License and Theft Bureau of the Division of Motor Vehicles. For these out-of-state vehicles, the inspection will only consist of verifying the vehicle identification number to ensure that it matches the vehicle and ownership documents.

“Street rods, custom cars and replicas are the same crowd pleasers that participate in exhibitions and as parade vehicles, and whose owners regularly contribute to charities and civic events,”
said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. “This new North Carolina law recognizes the immeasurable amount of time, money and attention automotive hobbyists invest
in their cars. For many vehicle enthusiasts in North Carolina and throughout America, building, maintaining and enjoying their vehicles is a favorite pastime. This legislation represents an opportunity to acknowledge their commitment to the hobby and to protect it for future generations.”

North Carolina joins Washington State, California, Illinois, Missouri, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Montana, Maine, Colorado, Arkansas, Virginia, Nevada, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Tennessee, Wyoming and Utah as states that have enacted legislation based on the SEMA model.

The SAN is especially indebted to North Carolina Senators Hartsell and Berger, and Representatives Goodwin, Barnhart, Crawford and Frye for sponsoring the legislation and shepherding it through the legislature. The SAN also acknowledges the hard work
and dedication of Jim Lore, local chapters of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the National Corvette Restorers Society among other vehicle enthusiasts and enthusiast groups who actively engaged legislators in pursuing this bill.

Legislative Quick Hits

Indiana Antiques: SAN is working with the Indiana Department
of Environmental Management (IDEM) and state hobbyist groups
on a compromise to an agency proposal that would redefine the term
“antique vehicle” in order to force more of these hobby cars into the
emissions inspection program. Under existing law, an antique vehicle is
defined as “a motor vehicle or motor scooter that is at least 25-years old.”
Under the regulation,the definition would be revised to require that
the vehicle must be atleast 25-years old, registered and plated as a
historic motor vehicle, driven a maximum of 3,000 miles per calendar
year, and include federally required pollution control equipment for that make and
model year. Under the plan, the vehicle would be periodically forced
into a vehicle emission test site to verify that these requirements have
been met. IDEM indicated that it will issue a revised version of its
proposal that will contain less burdensome requirements.

Cash for Clunkers Program: The $1 billion vehicle scrappage program
authorized under the “Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save
Act” (CARS) began in late July and almost immediately ran out of
cash. Lawmakers quickly authorized another $2 billion in spending.
Preliminary data indicated that consumers were replacing SUVs and
pick-ups with smaller passenger cars. However, future data may reveal
whether the scrapped cars were actually rarely driven second or third
vehicles. SEMA convinced lawmakers to exclude pre-1984 vehicles
from the program to safeguard vehicles that may possess unique historic
or aesthetic value and are irreplaceable to hobbyists as a source of
restoration parts. The program allows all parts to be recycled except the
engine. During the scrappage debate, SEMA maintained that a better
environmental approach would have been to support vehicle repairs,
installation of specialty equipment to reduce emissions and increase
fuel economy, and engine recycling.

Ethanol-15: SAN submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) opposing a request to allow the ethanol
content of gasoline to increase to 15 percent (from 10 percent). SAN
cited concern that the additional content could harm automobile parts
of all ages, including special interest collector and historic vehicles. A
number of other organizations expressed similar concerns. Tests using
ethanol concentrations of up to 20% have shown a notable increase in
wear on vehicle fuel systems produced up through model year 1995,
and especially for pre-1990 vehicles. Fuel pumps, tanks, seals, hoses
and other rubber components are particularly subject to failures. The
EPA has until Dec. 1 to decide whether to grant or deny the request.

Caucus Corner

Each month Driving Force will feature members of the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus. The SEMA-supported caucus is a bipartisan group of state lawmakers whose common thread is a love and appreciation for automobiles.

Here are its newest members:

California
Assemblymember Bill Emmerson
Assemblymember Ted Gaines

It’s been a good run…

It is with sadness as well as a sense of excitement for future challenges that I share with you that I will be stepping down as director of the SEMA Action Network. Over the last five years, it has been an honor and a privilege to work with such a dedicated and passionate group.

Rest assured I won’t be going far as I will be working in another department within the SEMA organization. In this new role I will be helping to support our industry in these tough economic times.

While there are far too many people to thank, including the SEMA Government Affairs team and the SEMA staff who worked to produce a quality newsletter each month, I am grateful for the support demonstrated by so many SAN members during my tenure as director. I truly value the friendships that I have made with so many of you.

I frequently commented that while I was fortunate to be behind the wheel of the organization, it was and always will be the commitment of enthusiasts to protect this hobby that truly drives the SAN. Countless phone calls and e-mails to lawmakers demonstrated the true power and
effectiveness of our collective voices. I take comfort in knowing that every day there are more individuals and car clubs joining the SAN to help carry on that fight.

I pass the torch now to Ethan Landesman, who has been brought in to lead our hobbyist crusade in the years ahead. I leave the SAN in good hands. Please give Ethan the same support you’ve shown me over the past five years.

Again, I share my deepest and sincere thanks for your support.

As my contactinformation will remain the same, please feel free to e-mail me at jasont@sema.org if I can be of any assistance in the future.

Hey That’s My Car
The car is a “true barn find.”

1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Owner: Garry Yoder
Boynton Beach, FL

I saw a small ad in the local weekly newspaper in 1982 for this car and found it was located in a barn less than a mile from my home in rural Cincinnati. I purchased it for $5,000 and towed it home. The original owner raced the car for 10 years and then sold it to his 17 year old neighbor for $1,200.00. The kid wrecked it in one week! It then sat for 10 years in his mother’s barn as he was never able or motivated to repair it.

I bought it in that condition. I did a 20 week frame-off with the help of a friend. This was in the summer of 1983. Then I put the car away in my shop where it sat for another 17 years! I was into other Corvettes over those years with my two sons. Finishing this one was not on the prioritylist. When I retired to Florida, I paid a highly recommended restorer in the area to re-assemble the car from the boxes of parts I had accumulated over the years.

The car had 1949 technology, was not real dependable, or fun to drive, but it sure looked nice! I drove it approximately 500 miles before deciding to do the resto-mod after seeing huge prices paid for resto-mod C1 vettes at auctions such as Barrett-Jackson. I shopped several builders and due to none of them meeting my strict standards, or being able to take the job in less than a
couple of years, I decided to do the job myself.

Since restomoding the car,I have had it in 10 shows, won 10 trophies, and
driven the car about 1,100 miles. The craftsmanship and finish are top notch.

Sharing the Podium
Driving Force Receives Multiple Automotive Press Awards

Recently, the SEMA Action Network received a series of awards from its colleagues
in the automotive publishing industry. First off, Driving Force received Gold, Silver,
and Bronze medals from the International Automotive Media Awards for multiple editions
and cover designs in 2008. The newsletter was also recognized by Old Cars Weekly
News & Marketplace with their ‘Golden Quill’award for “outstanding efforts in the
communications field of the old car hobby.”

While extremely honored and grateful for the recognition, the SEMA staff that produce
Driving Force in return thank the numerous car clubs and individuals who have submitted
stories and profiles for each issue. By allowing us to share your story we are able to
provide great examples of the positive impact this hobby has on our communities.
Most of all we have fun doing it.

A big “Thank you” to all of you for making the SAN and Driving Force what it is today.

Attention Car Clubs, Event Organizers and Enthusiasts!
Put SAN on Your Mailing List!

We’d like to know what’s going on with SEMA Action Network clubs and enthusiasts across the country; what charity events you’re involved in; when and where the rod runs, car shows, trail rides, rallies and tech meetings are held; and what legislative and regulatory issues concern club members and individual enthusiasts.

One of the best ways to keep us abreast of what’s going on and what’s important to the vehicle hobbies nationwide is for us to receive your club newsletters and updates. Please consider placing SEMA on your mailing list.

Send correspondence to: Ethan Landesman, SEMA, 1317 F Street, N.W., Suite 500,
Washington, D.C. 20004-1105. Or by e-mail at ethanl@sema.org.

September 2009 SAN Club Events

Arkansas
September 11-13, Little Rock
21st Annual Fall Street Machine Nationals
Information: http://www.streetmachinenationals.net/event/90 or 317/236-6515

California
September 11-12, Eureka
Cruz ‘N’ Eureka
Information: http://www.cruzneureka.org/ or 707/839-1192

September 12, Alhambra
Labor of Love Car Show
Sponsor: Undertakers So. Cal Car Club
Information: 626/483-9522

September 13, Long Beach
Belmont Shore Car Show
Sponsor: Bay City Rodders
Information: http://www.baycityrodders.com/ or 714/894-8411

California
September 20, Coronado
16th Annual Fall Classic Car Show
Sponsor: Camaro Club of San Diego
Information: http://www.camaroclubofsandiego.org/fc15.html or 619/670-1394

Colorado
September 19-20, Arvada
26th Annual Colorado English Motoring Conclave
Information: http://www.thecoloradoconclave.com/pages/welcome.htm or 303/755-1926

September 19, Aurora
3rd Annual Colfax Ave Cruise
Sponsor: Old Car Council of Colorado
Information: http://www.oldcarcouncil.org/Cruise-ins.html or 303/699-4819

Connecticut
September 13, Manchester
30th Annual Mustang Power Show
Sponsor: Mustang Car Club of New England
Information: http://www.mccne.com/ or 508/584-8848

Delaware
September 12, Delaware City
2009 Annual Car Show
Sponsor: British Car Club of Delaware
Information: http://www.bccdelaware.com/

Georgia
September 6, Atlanta
10th Annual Dixie Fried Car Show
Sponsor: Road Kings
Information: http://theroadkings.com/##

September 12, Augusta
6th Annual Augusta Vintage Nationals
Information: http://augustavintagenationals.com/ or 706/790-6607

September 25-27, Hiaqassee
Southeastern MG Fall Gathering of the Faithful
Sponsor: Southeastern MGT Register
Information: http://www.semgtr.org/ or 770/457-4561

Illinois
September 10-12, Cordova
2009 AMC Nationals
Sponsor: National American Motors Drivers & Racers Association
Information: 262/843-4326

September 12-13, St. Charles
14th Annual Fierorama
Sponsor: Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts
Information: http://www.fierofocus.com/ or 630/983-6434

September 18-20, Joliet
Chicagoland Nationals
Information: http://www.chicagolandnats.com/# or 925/838-9876

September 20, Lemont
14th Annual Fall All Pontiac/GMC Car Show
Sponsor: Illinois Chapter of Pontiac-Oakland Club International
Information: 815/245-2308

September 25-27, Springfield
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Information: http://www.familyevents.com/event/87 or 317/236-6515

Indiana
September 18-20, Indianapolis
28th Annual Fall 4Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Information: http://www.4wheeljamboree.com/event/12 or 317/236-6515

Iowa
September 12, Roseburg
Wine, Wheels and Art
Information: http://www.uvwineartandmusic.com/ or 541/440-2697

Kansas
September 4-6, Kansas City
8th Mid-Western Nationals
Information: http://good-guys.com/events/eventDetails.aspx?eventid=09-624 or 925/838-9876

Kentucky
September 11-13, Carrollton
12th Annual September in the Park
Sponsor: Derby City Mustang Club
Information: http://derbycitymustangclub.com/ or 502/254-2606

Maryland
September 12, Columbia
21st Annual All Chevy Show
Sponsor: Maryland Camaro Club
Information: http://mdcamaroclub.com/2006allChevy/default.htm or 410/877-0380

Massachusetts
September 5-6, Falmouth
Dream Cruise by the Sea
Sponsor: Falmouth Classic Car Club
Information: www.falmouthdreamcruise.com/ or 508/540-7426

September 13, Dedham
16th Annual Vintage Era Days & 1st Annual Chrome, Color & Fins
Sponsor: Bay State Antique Auto Club
Information: http://bsaac.com/ or 781/459-8800

September 26, Weston
Weston & Wayland Rotary Club Antique and Classic Car Show
Information: http://www.westoncarshow.com/ or

Michigan
September 11-13, Kalamazoo
Street Rod Nationals North
Information: http://nsra-usa.com/index.php/site/evdet/141 or 901/452-4030

Minnesota
September 7, Hugo
9th Annual Labor Day Car Show
Sponsor: North Star Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club
Information: http://www.northstarwheel.com/ or 763/560-9191

Mississippi
September 18-20, Tunica
9th Annual Delta River Cruise
Sponsor: Memphis Street Rods
Information: http://www.memphisstreetrods.com/ or 901/360-8600

Missouri
September 19, Earth City
11th Annual Car Show
Sponsor: American Roadhouse Car Club
Information: http://www.americanroadhouse.org/2009showflyer.pdf or 636/462-1775

Nebraska
September 6, Bennington
2nd Annual All Car-Truck-Motorcycle Show
Sponsor: Midwest Early Corvettes
Information: http://www.midwestearlycorvetteclub.com/ or 402/334-5730

New Hampshire
September 19, Manchester
Cars for a Cause Car Show
Information: 603/836-2247

New Jersey
September 19, Ocean Grove
12th Annual Brits on the Beach
Sponsor: Positive Earth Drivers Club
Information: http://www.pedc.org/

New Mexico
September 13, Albuquerque
17th Annual Make-A-Wish Benefit Classic Car Show
Sponsor: Rio Grande Corvette Club
Information: http://www.rgcc.us/Events.html or 505/440-5675

New York
September 11-13, Lake George
21st Annual Adirondack Nationals
Information: http://www.adirondacknationals.com/ or 518/821-6237

September 13, Wampsville
49th Annual Antique Car Show & Flea Market
Sponsor: The Mohican Model A Ford Club
Information: http://www.mohicanmodela.org/index.php or 315/736-1928

Ohio
September11-13, Springfield
20th Annual IH Scout & Light Truck Nationals
Information: http://www.midnitestar.org/ or 937/525-9781

Pennsylvania
September 13, New Alexandria
Pittsburgh Classic All Volkswagen Car Show
Sponsor: South Eastern Volkswagen Association
Information: http://www.sevwa.com/pittsburghclassic.htm or 919/616-2183

September 19, York
York on Wheels
Information: http://www.yorkheritage.org/specialevents.asp?id=6 or 717/848-1587

September 25-27, Long Pond
5th Annual Great American Nationals
Information: http://www.greatamericannats.com/ or 925/838-9876

Tennessee
September 11-12, Pigeon Forge
Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup
Information: http://www.shadesofthepast.com/ or 865/995-9097

September 18-20, Nashville
30th Annual Music City Convention
Sponsor: Mid-Tenn Classic Chevy Club
Information: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/mtccc/ or 615/824-8256

September 24-26, Sevierville
The Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest
Information: http://www.smokymtnautofest.com/ or 865/680-4193

September 26, Pulaski
26th Annual Antique Car Show
Sponsor: Pulaski Area Car Enthusiasts Car Club
Information: http://www.pacecarclub.com/ or 931/424-6559

Texas
September 5, Big Spring
Early Cars
Sponsor: http://www.earlycar.com/ or 432/263-0693

September 19, Seguin
9th Annual Classic Car Show
Sponsor: South Central Texas Chapter of POCI
Information: http://www.classicpontiac.org/CarShow.asp or 830/386-0338

Vermont
September 17-19, Burlington
17th Annual Northeast Street Rod Nationals
Information: http://nsra-usa.com/index.php/site/evdet/142 or 901/452-4030

September 18-20, Stowe
The British Invasion
Information: http://www.britishinvasion.com/index.html

Washington
September 12, Olympia
25th Annual Corvette & High Performance Open House
Information: http://www.corvhp.com/openhouse.htm or 360/754-7890

Wisconsin
September 6, Sheboygan
24th Annual Riverfront Custom Car Show
Sponsor: Kettle Moraine Corvette Club
Information: http://www.oopcd.com/kmcc/BH.09flyer.pdf or 920/565-3224

September 13, Ixonia
The President’s Cup
Sponsor: Wisconsin Region of Antique Automobile Club of America
Information: http://local.aaca.org/wisconsin/ or 414/236-9961

September 18, Wisconsin Dells
2009 Quadstate Oldsmobile Show
Sponsor: Oldsmobile Club of Wisconsin
Information: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/ocw/Quad2009.htm or 920/232-9031

September 26-27, Madison
Fall Jefferson Car Show and Swap Meet
Information: http://www.madisonclassics.com/car-shows/fall-jefferson.php or 608/244-8416

Canada

British Columbia
September 18-19, Radium Hot Springs
Columbia Valley Classics Show & Shine
Sponsor: Columbia Valley Classics Car Club
Information: http://radiumcarshow.com/ or 250/347-9331

Early October Events

California
October 4, Anaheim
40th Annual All Ford Picnic & Car Show
Sponsor: Early Ford V-8 Club of American – Southern California Region
Information: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/socalearlyfordv-8/ or 714/538-3957

October 2-4, Sacramento
Golden State Nationals
Information: http://nsra-usa.com/index.php/site/evdet/143 or 901/452-4030

October 11, Burbank
Throttlers 2009 Car Show
Sponsor: San Fernando Valley Model T Club
Information: 818/648-6982

Georgia
October 10, Ellijay
21st Annual Apple Classic Autoshow
Sponsor: Apple Country Auto Club
Information: 706/273-2582 or 706/635-2221

New Jersey
October 4, North Brunswick
22nd Annual Meet
Sponsor: NY/NJ Slant-Six Club
Information: http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 or 732/549-0188

North Carolina
October 9-10, Myrtle Beach
Pow Wow at the Beach
Sponsor: Palmetto Chapter of the Pontiac Oakland Club
Information: http://www.palmettopontiacs.org/palmettoevents.html or 864/923-3668

Pennsylvania
October 11, Houston
14th All Pontiac Car Show
Sponsor: Western PA. Chapter of Pontiac-Oakland Club
Information: 412/922-0616 or 412/833-1441

South Carolina
October 10, Ladson
22nd Annual Show & Shine
Sponsor: Lowcountry Mopars
Information: http://www.geocities.com/scmopar/#show or 843/797-3246

Texas
October 2-4, Ft. Worth
17th Lone Star Nationals
Information: http://www.lonestarnats.com/ or 925/838-9876

All in the Family
Son of Legendary Hollywood Customizer Makes Own History in Sacramento

Throughout history there have been many notable father and son connections. To car enthusiasts, Dean and Kevin Jeffries have each made their mark on the hobby. One in Hollywood. The other in Sacramento.

Dean Jeffries customized television and movie vehicles in the 1960s, such as the Mantaray from “Bikini Beach,” Black Beauty from “The Green Hornet,” the Monkeemobile, and the moon buggy from “Diamonds Are Forever.”

His son, Kevin Jeffries has taken a different route to help spotlight and promote the hobby—the California State Assembly. First elected in 2006, he immediately stood out as a friend to car enthusiasts. A few months after being elected, Jeffries joined the SEMA-sponsored State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus. There are currently 16 caucus members from the California Legislature, including Caucus Chairman Mike Duvall. The caucus totals close to 400 lawmakers from all 50 State Legislatures.

Jeffries serves as Vice Chairman of the Assembly Transportation Committee which oversees a large portion of bills which have an impact on the car hobby. One such bill considered earlier this year would have increased the smog check requirements for cars more than 15 years old. Jeffries urged his colleagues to oppose the measure as it would have minimal impact on air quality at the expense of car collectors.

As demonstrated in the letter below, Jeffries voiced his opposition to the bill and pledged his continued support for hobbyists in the state.

“We continue to seek out lawmakers to participate in the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus and to actively pursue pro-active legislative policies that work to the benefit of the auto hobby,” said Steve McDonald, SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs. “Assemblyman Jeffries shares this common bond with his love and appreciation for the collector car community.”

Fellow Automobile Enthusiasts,

You had contacted me earlier this year regarding your opposition to AB 859, which would have increased the smog check requirements for cars more than 15 years old, adding new costs to collectors, while accomplishing very little in improving our state’s air quality.

I am pleased to inform you yesterday this bill was held on the “suspense file” in the Assembly Appropriations Committee, and is essentially dead for this year. This is truly a victory—but like a bad penny, bad ideas also return over and over again in Sacramento, so we must all continue to be vigilant in protecting our hobby.

In the meantime, I will continue to look out for the interests of automobile enthusiasts as vice-chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, and I encourage you to contact me with issues of concern as they come up in Sacramento, and I am always open to suggestions on how the state’s laws may be improved to make things easier for automobile collectors, customizers, and racers in California.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact my office,

Kevin Jeffries
Assemblyman, 66th District

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Legislative Quick Hits

California Greenhouse Gases: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will grant a waiver to California to allow the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks. Until at least 2016, however, California will pursue the national approach adopted by the Obama Administration. The decision ends a seven-year battle by California to establish standards to limit emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. In 2007, the Bush Administration blocked implementation of the California CO2 rule which had been adopted by 13 other states. Since the federal standards will not begin until 2012, the waiver technically allows California and other states to enforce their own standards. More importantly, the waiver will permit California to pursue stricter standards after 2016.

California Tire Fuel Efficiency: California has issued a regulatory proposal to establish a tire fuel efficiency rating system. The regulation is based on a 2003 California law mandating a program to provide consumers with information about the fuel efficiency of replacement tires. The law contains a SAN provision exempting manufacturers of tires that have the same SKU, plant, and year, and have been produced or imported in annual units of less than 15,000. California regulators are proposing a program that would assign a “fuel efficient tire” ranking to the top 15 percent of tires with the lowest rolling resistance within their size and load class. All other tested tires would be ranked as “tires that are not fuel efficient.” If implemented, the testing program would take effect in mid 2011. Manufacturers would also be required to report other tire information such as load index, federal Uniform Tire Quality Grading System rating and speed rating.

Connecticut Vehicle Noise: The SAN helped defeat legislation that would require motor vehicles and devices to be operated, constructed and adjusted to prevent unnecessary or unusual noise. The bill did not define what constituted unnecessary or unusual noise. The SAN also persuaded lawmakers not to pass legislation that sought to provide an incentive to localities to increase the number of citations issued for violation of vehicle noise regulations.

North Carolina Scrappage: SAN members persuaded North Carolina legislators not to consider legislation that would have implemented a state vehicle scrappage program for passenger vehicles that are at least 14-years old. Participants would have received around $1,000-$1,500 to scrap their car and purchase a current year vehicle under 10,000 pounds, or one from the previous three model years. All trade-in vehicles could have been destroyed, regardless of their historical value or collector interest. Had this effort been successful, hobbyists could have been denied the availability of vintage cars and parts for restoration projects.

Oregon Aftermarket Parts: The Oregon House and Senate approved an alternative to legislation that originally sought to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives are available that “decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.” Under the alternative, negotiated between SEMA and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the bill would only give the Department authority to adopt the present California certification process for aftermarket emissions-related parts, allowing parts manufacturers to meet one uniform standard, rather than a patchwork of multiple state standards. The amended legislation will also incorporate a California law that requires state regulators to develop a tire fuel-efficiency program for passenger car and light truck replacement tires. As in California, Oregon includes a SEMA-drafted provision to exempt limited production tires (15,000 or less annually), deep tread snow tires, limited-use spares, motorcycle tires and tires manufactured for use on off-road vehicles. The bill will now be transmitted to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

Tennessee Antique Vehicles: Legislation to amend the state’s current law defining antique motor vehicles to also permit use of these vehicles for “selling, testing the operation of or obtaining repairs” was signed into law by Governor Phil Bredesen. The bill had originally contained a SAN-supported provision to allow use for everyday general transportation. In addition to the new allowances, the Tennessee law continues to permit use of antique vehicles for club activities, exhibits, tours and for general transportation on Saturday and Sunday.

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Youth Spotlight

Hands On Learning

Instructors at the Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) in Appleton, Wisconsin, decided to give a real hands on approach to understanding automotive technology. They built a 600 hp 1986 Firebird.

While the car spent most of the last 7 years on a drag strip, the students decided to take on a great challenge by taking it to the Bonneville Salt Flats for a top speed run contest. With a 167-mph run under their belts, the students agreed to raise the bar again by driving all 1,200 miles of the 2009 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. They took this challenge one step further by deciding to operate solely on alternate energy; their main source being Ethanol alcohol at a concentration of 85% along with a blend of only 15% gasoline.

In pushing the envelope even further, one advisor helped the students build and design a hydrogen generator which injects pure hydrogen into the engine air intake system at various prescribed periods of operation. Another advisor helped the students build and install solar panels beneath the rear hatch glass to help supplement the electrical needs required to operate the hydrogen generator.

“The classes at FVTC bring out a different perspective to the automotive world besides studying fundamental design and repair,” said FVTC student Ryan Brerenton. “Our class agreed that a place to show off some of our ideas and skills would be to complete the Power Tour.”

The car made it the entire route with the exception of breaking one valve operating rocker arm which disabled one cylinder. However, with a quick replacement part from Competition Cams the Firebird was back on the road. It completed the tour in Bristol, Tennessee, where the team from FVTC stayed an extra day to participate in a meet at the Thunder Valley Dragway.

“While the college supports my efforts in the classroom, the students raised the funds to take the Firebird on the road,” said lead instructor Dave Sarna. “They did it all on good old fashioned hard work and resourcefulness. I was very proud of them all.”

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Hey, That’s My Car!

Paid In Full

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Owner: Steve Rowe
Chicago, Illinois

My parents had a 1969 Chevelle, which just happens to be the year I was born. As I got older, I decided that I had to get one too. In 1996 I found one listed in the newspaper and bought it for a whopping $1,500. I had to borrow $500 from my then girlfriend and even signed an I.O.U to make it official. We’ll get back to that story later.

I had the car towed to her house and it sat in the backyard with the parts search underway. It needed a grille, bumper, fenders and a motor. I found a guy who just happened to have all of the parts I needed. He even had a friend that could help install them.

When I pulled up to his friend’s house, I noticed a 1970 Nova in mint condition. The guy told me that he did all the work. I thought I found my new best friend. For the next four months I spent every other day in his garage working on my car. Before the restoration, it had a 396 and a four-speed Muncie, a 12-bolt rearend with 3.73 gears, stock suspension and Rallye rims. Now after the transformation the Chevelle sports a race-prepped 502, which is lit by a MSD-6AL. Air is sucked in through a K&N Filter, swallowed by a Demon Carb, and sent packing via 3-inch Hooker headers through Dynomax mufflers.

By the way, that girlfriend and I have been happily married for 10 years now. I did take care of the I.O.U from all those years ago. She has a ’72 Monte Carlo in the garage next to my SS.

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Club Spotlight

Calling All Car Clubs!
Entry Forms Available October 1 for Annual Eagle One Golden Rule Awards

Eagle One has announced the availability of entry forms for its 17th Annual Golden Rule Awards. Car clubs entering will have an opportunity to win a $1,500 grand prize that will be donated to a charity of their choice.

Three other winners will receive a $500 cash contribution for a charity of their choice.  The grand prize will be awarded to the car club judged to have performed the most compassionate achievement during 2009. Winners will be selected in four regions—west, midwest, east and south—for conducting the most outstanding community service program in their area during 2009.

In addition to a total of $3,000 in cash donations from Eagle One and co-sponsor Valvoline, winners will receive a generous supply of premium appearance care products and motor oil for fund-raising purposes and a custom-designed trophy.

Starting October 1, the entry form will be available for download on www.eagleone.com or by calling 818/501-1445. The deadline for entries is December 31, 2009. Winners will be notified by February 10, 2010.

Eagle One is part of the Valvoline family of brands.

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August 2009 SAN Club Events

Alabama
August 16, Decatur
3rd Annual Car Show & Block Party
Sponsor: Decatur MOPARS
Information: http://decaturmopars.googlepages.com/ or 256/466-3443

California
August 6-9, Truckee
42nd Annual Sierra Trek
Sponsor: California Association of 4WD Clubs
Information: http://www.cal4wheel.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=246 or 800/4×4-FUNN

August 8, Palo Alto
8th Annual Volvo Car Show
Sponsor: Golden Gate Chapter of the Volvo Club of America
Information: http://www.vcoa.org/events/2009-carlsen/index.php or 800/70-VOLVO

August 15, Crescent City
6th Annual Cool Northern Nights on the Coast
Sponsor: The Northern Knights Car Club
Information: http://www.northernknights.us/page8.php or 707/465-1166

August 22, Atascadero
20th Annual Atascadero Lake Car Show
Sponsor: Mid-State Cruizers
Information: http://www.midstatecruizers.org/carshow.html or 805/466-3853

August 21-23, Pleasanton
23rd West Coast Nationals
Information: http://good-guys.com/events/eventDetails.aspx?eventid=09-625 or 925/838-9876

August 22, El Segundo
12th Annual Main Street Car Show
Information: 310/524-2262 or 310/524-2215

August 29, Solvang
5th Annual Wheels ‘N’ Windmills
Information: http://wheelsnwindmills.com/index.html or 805/688-6112

Colorado
August 22, Brighton
41st Annual Mountain States Swap Meet
Sponsor: Old Car Council of Colorado
Information: http://www.oldcarcouncil.org/SwapMeet.html or 303/886-7923

Connecticut
August 2, East Hampton
43rd Annual Vintage Motorcar Meet
Sponsor: Belltown Antique Car Club
Information: http://belltownantiquecarclub.org/shows/summer%20show%20main.htm or 860/267-4617

August 16, Goshen
Litchfield Hills Historical Auto Club Show
Sponsor: Litchfield Hills Historical Auto Club
Information: 860/482-4500

August 30, Vernon
Chrysler Convention
Sponsor: DARTS
Information: http://www.chryslerconvention.com/index.html or 860/257-8434

Georgia
August 1, Macon
1st Annual Super Cruise-In
Sponsor: Middle Georgia Cruisers Car Club
Information: http://midgac.com/2009_super_cruise_flyer.pdf or 478/972-2021

Illinois
August 2, Lake In The Hills
Lake In The Hills Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
Information: http://www.lithcarshow.com/ or 847/658-5676

August 22-23, Springfield
31st Annual Mustang & All Ford Show
Sponsor: Central Illinois Mustangers
Information: http://www.cimclub.com/annualshow.html or 217/525-7420

Indiana
August 8, Elkhart
26th Annual Mustang and Ford Car Show
Sponsor: Michiana Mustangs
Information: http://michianamustangs.com/carshow.html or 219/874-4488

Iowa
August 22, Amana
1st Annual Iowa Model A Day
Sponsor: Hawk A Region Model A Restorers Club
Information: http://hawkamodelaclub.org/images/stories/downloads/amana%20model%20a%20day.pdf or 319/622-3756

Kentucky
August 5-8, Louisville
40th Annual Street Rod Nationals
Sponsor: National Street Rod Association
Information: http://nsra-usa.com/index.php/site/evdet/96 or 901/452-4030

Maine
August 14-15, Hebron
37th Annual Downeast Street Rod Run
Sponsor: Downeast Streetrod Club
Information: http://downeaststreetrodclub.com or 207/786-4176

Maryland
August 8, Rockville
35th Annual All-GM Show
Sponsor: Metro Chapter Buick Club & Capital City Rockets
Information: http://local.aaca.org/chesapeake/AllGMFlyer09.htm or 240/686-0229

Massachusetts
August 2, Bourne
2009 Blast From the Past Car Show
Sponsor: Cape Cod Classics
Information: http://www.capecodclassics.org/2009blast.pdf

Michigan
August 9, Novi
21st Annual Mustang Memories Car Show and Swap Meet
Sponsor: Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan
Information: http://www.mocsem.com or 313/304-5244

Minnesota
August 2, Plymouth
23rd Annual Muscle Car Classic
Sponsor: Land of Lakes GTO Club
Information: http://lolgto.com/ or 651/649-4518

August 22, Staples
14th Annual Ride The Dream Car Show
Sponsor: Still Cruisin’ Car Club
Information: http://stillcruisincarclub.com/car_show.htm or 218/296-1288

August 23, Minneapolis
All Italian Car and Motorcycle Show
Sponsor: Wheels of Italy
Information: www.wheelsofitaly.com or 612/385-3111

Missouri
August 1, Springfield
20th Anniversary GOMC All Ford Show
Sponsor: Greater Ozarks Mustang Club
Information: http://www.gomc.org/ or 417/883-2073

Montana
August 14-15, Libby
Ignite the Nites’ Car Show
Sponsor: Igniters Car Club
Information: www.igniterscarclub.com or 406/293-6693

Nebraska
August 16, Columbus
All Ford and Mustang Car Show
Sponsor: Platte Valley Mustangs
Information: http://www.pvmustangs.net/ or 402/367-4019

Nevada
July 31- August 9, Reno
Hot August Nights
Information: http://www.hotaugustnights.net/ or 775/356-1956

New Hampshire
August 14-16, Moultonborough
2009 Granite State Nationals
Information: http://www.rightcoastcars.com/shows/ln/index.html or 603/253-4199

New Jersey
August 29, Mahwah
2009 GTOAA Eastern Regional Meet
Sponsor: Garden State GTO’s
Information: http://www.garden-state-gtos.org/2009_regionals.htm

New York
August 4-8, Batavia
2009 Eastern Nashionals
Sponsor: Niagara Frontier Nash Car Club
Information: 716/699-5802 or 585/374-6473

Ohio
August 7-9, Columbus
29th Annual Mopar Nationals
Information: http://www.moparnats.org/index.htm or 313/278-2240

August 8, Pataskala
Volksfest! 19
Sponsor: Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club
Information: http://www.covvc.org/ or 740/548-6522

August 28-30, Norwalk
8th Blue Suede Cruise
Information: http://good-guys.com/events/eventDetails.aspx?eventid=09-611 or 925/838-9876

Oregon
August 1, Prairie City
14th Annual Classic Car Show
Sponsor: Grant County Kruzers
Information: http://www.ortelco.net/~kruzers/ or 541/932-4214

Pennsylvania
August 6-8, Wampum
SAAC-34
Sponsor: Shelby American Automobile Club
Information: http://www.saac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=174&Itemid=100

Texas
August 8-9, Fort Worth
20th Annual Yellow Rose Classic
Sponsor: North Texas Mustang Club
Information: http://www.yellowrosecarshow.com/ or 817/595-6900

August 7-9, Beaumont
Texas Style Hot Summer Nites
Information: http://www.txhotsummernites.com/ or 409/769-7599

Vermont
August 7-9, Stowe
52nd Annual Antique & Classic Car Meet
Sponsor: Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts
Information: http://www.vtauto.org/carshows.php or 802/279-0686

Virginia
August 15, Roanoke
2009 Car Show
Sponsor: Roanoke Valley Volkswagen Club
Information: http://www.rvvwc.com/2009%20VMT%20RVVWC%20Car%20Show.PDF

August 28-30, Richmond
Richmond Nationals
Information: http://www.nsra-usa.com/media/regforms/2009/ENTRY_FORM_RICHMOND_2009.pdf or 901/452-4030

Washington
August 9, Puyallup
17th Annual All Ford & Mustang Roundup
Sponsor: Pierce County Mustang Club
Information: http://www.piercecountymustangclub.com/ or 253/686-2519

August 14-16, Spokane
8th Great Northwest Nationals
Information: http://good-guys.com/events/eventDetails.aspx?eventid=09-626 or 925/838-9876

West Virginia
August 21-23, Wheeling
17th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Sponsor: Ohio Valley Street Survivors
Information: 304/233-7714 or 304/639-1638

Wisconsin
August 2-3
Summer Elkhorn Car Show and Swap Meet
Sponsor: Madison Classics
Information: http://www.madisonclassics.com/car-shows/summer-elkhorn.php or 608/244-8416

August 9, Waukesha
Waukesha Old Car Show
Sponsor: Waukesha Old Car Club
Information: http://www.waukeshaoldcarclub.org/ or 262/547-5212

August 9, Berlin
22nd Annual Berlin Car Show
Sponsor: Street Cruzers
Information: http://www.streetcruzers.org/streetcruzers/Car_Show.html or 920/361-0843

August 15, Union Grove
2nd Justice League of Car Clubs Car Show & Drags
Sponsor: Justice League Car Club
Information: http://www.bcsm.net/justiceleague/justiceLeague09b.pdf

Alberta, Canada
August 4-8, St. Albert
Rock’n August
Sponsor: St. Albert Cruisers
Information: http://www.rocknaugust.com or 780/996-4230

Manitoba, Canada
August 2, International Peace Garden
Great Plains International Jeepers Rendezvous
Sponsor: Westman Jeep Association
Information: http://westmanjeep.com

Ontario, Canada
August 15-16, New Hamburg
30th Annual Moparfest
Information: http://www.moparfest.com/ or 519/342-1284

August 21-23, Cobourg
Great North American Land Yacht Regatta
Sponsor: Lincoln Continental Owners Club
Information: 416/757-5647

Early September 2009 Events

Illinois
September 12-13, St. Charles
14th Annual Fierorama
Sponsor: Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts
Information: http://www.fierofocus.com or 630/983-6434

Kansas
September 4-6, Kansas City
8th Mid-Western Nationals
Information: http://good-guys.com/events/eventDetails.aspx?eventid=09-624 or 925/838-9876

Massachusetts
September 5-6, Falmouth
Dream Cruise by the Sea
Sponsor: Falmouth Classic Car Club
Information: www.falmouthdreamcruise.com/ or 508/540-7426

Michigan
September 11-13, Kalamazoo
Street Rod Nationals North
Information: http://nsra-usa.com/index.php/site/evdet/141 or 901/452-4030

Texas
September 5, Big Spring
Early Cars
Sponsor: http://www.earlycar.com or 432/263-0693

Wisconsin
September 13, Ixonia
The President’s Cup
Sponsor: Wisconsin Region of Antique Automobile Club of America
Information: http://local.aaca.org/wisconsin/ or 414/236-9961

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One of the best ways to keep us abreast of what’s going on and what’s important to the vehicle hobbies nationwide is for us to receive your club newsletters and updates. Please consider placing SEMA on your mailing list. Send correspondence to: Jason Tolleson, SEMA, 1317 F Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20004-1105. Or by e-mail at jasont@sema.org.