2nd Ann Collector Car Appreciation Day on July 8

Forwarding a message from the newsletter I get from SAN. Had fun at a local event last year.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is proud to announce July 8, 2011, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. This will be the second celebration in what will become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is now working to secure a Congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance.

“Last year, the U.S. Senate helped launch the first national Collector Car Appreciation Day by passing Senate Resolution 513 at our request,” said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs, Steve McDonald. “As a result, thousands of Americans gathered at car cruises, parades and other events to celebrate our nation¹s automotive heritage. As we move forward, the SAN’s commitment to preserving and promoting the automotive hobby through its legislative advocacy, projects and programs is evident in this special day.”

As American automotive enthusiasts, we have a unique understanding of the importance of our cars. We know the significance of the automobile to our nation¹s economic and social fabric. Countless jobs, technological advancements and revenue rely on the industry and its enthusiasts.
Moreover, our hobby is the embodiment of American freedom. Not only are we able to travel freely, but we can express ourselves through the modification of our cars. Automobiles have become an art form. Some enthusiasts prefer to use their vehicles as a rolling canvas to the world. Others choose to express their competitive nature through motorsports. Cars also have a unique way of bringing people together. “Time in the garage, at the racetrack or at the local cruise-in has united families and created lifelong friendships between like-minded people,” said Mike Dingell, director of the SEMA Action Network. “Restored vehicles also provide a window to the past and promote our hobby by educating future enthusiasts. Racetracks, car shows, swap meets and the like have provided us all with memories and experiences we will never forget. This day showcases our unique car culture not only to fellow Americans, but to the world.”

The SAN encourages enthusiasts all over the nation to commemorate Friday, July 8 as Collector Car Appreciation Day. To help enthusiasts celebrate, SAN is compiling a list of events happening around the country on July 8, 2011. If you are attending, promoting or know of any car shows, cruises, etc. that are scheduled for Friday, July 8 or that weekend, please forward the information to Mike Dingell at miked@ sema.org. It doesn’t matter how big or small the event is, we want to know about it! To view an updated list of commemorative events, please visit www.semasan.com/collectorcarappreciationday.