Some of the nation’s best custom-car and hot-rod builders recently took part in the third-annual Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
Pinewood Builders Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created
one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars.
The cars were raced at the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races in Pomona,
California, with the car built by Derek White of Street Vizions winning
the race.
Some of the nation’s best custom-car and hot-rod builders recently took part in the third-annual Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Pinewood Builders Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars.
Each year, the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) awards the Industry
Recognition of an Individual, Business of the Year, and Hall of Fame honors to
the top businesses and individuals for their contributions to the
hot-rod sector of the specialty-equipment market. The winners of these
awards will be recognized at the 2012 HRIA Industry Awards Reception, October 31, 2012, during the SEMA Show at the Hotel Las Vegas.
On July 13, 2012, SEMA members joined with SEMA staff and thousands of
enthusiasts to celebrate the third annual Collector Car Appreciation Day
(CCAD). Nearly 200 official events were held in the United States, Canada and
Australia to commemorate the day, designated by a SEMA-requested U.S.
Senate Resolution 452 sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sen.
Richard Burr (R-NC).
The United States Senate passed Senate Resolution 452 (S. Res. 452) at
the request of SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization
(ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils designating July
13, 2012 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.”