DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (March 11, 2013) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association's SEMA Action Network (SAN) has picked July 12 as its annual "Collector Car Appreciation Day."
It marks the fourth commemoration of what has become an annual event "to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society," SEMA said. The SAN again secured a congressional resolution to recognize the day's significance.
A list of planned events—including car shows, cruise-ins and parades—held in support of SAN's annual event follows:
ARIZONA
July 12-13, Glendale
4TH Annual SEMA National Car Collector Day Show - Mixteca/Kmart Cruise In
Sponsor: Nancy Perry
More info: Nancy Perry – www.nancyperryproductions.com
CALIFORNIA
July 12, Corona
Collector Car Appreciation Open House
Sponsor: Extreme Automotive
Info: 951-371-9730 or [email protected]
July 12, Orange County
Hagerty Driving Experience
Sponsor: Hagerty Operation Ignite!
Info: [email protected]
July 13, Simi Valley
4th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day Celebration
Sponsor: Coachmen Car Club of Ventura County
Info: Skeeter Rader - PO Box 951, Newbury Park, Calif. 91319. Phone: 805-915-7188
FLORIDA
July 10-14, Lake City
Key West Power Cruise
Sponsor: Cheri Copeland
Info: www.keywestpowercruise.com
ILLINOIS
July 20, Evansville
Evansville Days Rock N' Rod Run
Sponsor: Evansville Days Non Profit Organization
Info: Larry D. Sauerhage - [email protected]
IOWA
July 14, Burlington
Strong Cars for Strong Kids Car Show
Sponsor: Burlington Area Community YMCA-YWCA
Info: Kari McCoy
MICHIGAN
July 12, Holland
4th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day
Sponsor: John's Classic Cougars / Vintage Car Club of Holland
Info: 616-396-0390 or [email protected]
NEW JERSEY
July 12, South Jersey
Fourth Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day Rally
Sponsor: Back Road Cruisers
Info: Jim Shriver - [email protected]
NEVADA
July 10, Las Vegas
Celebration of Collector Car Appreciation Day
Sponsor: Bob Beers Ward 2 Las Vegas City Council
Info: John Bear - [email protected] or www.lasvegasnevada.gov/ward2
TEXAS
July 13, Dallas
4th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day Cruise In at Keller's Drive In
Sponsor: Dallas Area Classic Chevys
Info: www.DallasClassicChevy.com
VERMONT
July 12, Bennington
Hemmings' Annual National Collector Car Day Cruise-in to the Drive-in
Sponsor: Hemmings Motor News
Info: 800/227-4373 or http://www.hemmings.com/events/cruiseins.html
SEMA said events can be submitted by contacting the SAN at [email protected] or calling 909-978-6721.