2005 PRI Trade Show To Display More New Racing Technology and Products
According to show organizers, the 2005 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show will be bigger and better than ever this year. Slated to take place Dec. 1-3 in Orlando, Fla., the 18th Annual PRI Trade Show will encompass 1,000,000-square feet of floor space, with more than 25 percent of exhibitors requesting additional booths this year. This is the first time the event will take place in Orlando, after 17 years in Indianapolis.
Gold Eagle Sponsors First Chi-Town STA-BIL Kruze
Gold Eagle Co. is revving up its engines to sponsor the first Chi-Town STA-BIL Kruze, on Saturday, June 4 in Chicago.
2005 Cruisin’ Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Organizers of the Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous Presented by Firestone have announced the 2005 inductees into the Cruisin’ Hall of Fame. Four automotive icons will be inducted into the 2005 Cruisin’ Hall of Fame and Meguiar’s Wax will receive the 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award during the classic car show, the Route 66 Rendezvous. The Eleventh Annual Cruisin’ Hall of Fame Brunch & Induction Ceremony will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Center in San Bernardino.
41st Annual Northwood University International Auto Show Set for Oct. 8-10
Northwood University has announced the date and theme for the 41st annual Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS). NUIAS is scheduled to take place on Oct. 8, 9 and 10 in Midland, Mich. The theme of this year’s show is “One World. One Vision. One Show.” Held during the peak fall color season on Northwood’s beautifully wooded campus in Midland, the show will feature 450 new domestic and imported cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, vans and experimental and specialty vehicles.
Ford Selected as Featured OEM for 2004 SEMA Show
Ford Motor Co. has been selected as the featured vehicle manufacturer for the 2004 SEMA Show, which takes place Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week. In addition to Ford, other OEM exhibitors will display concept vehicles and ways to modify vehicles at the SEMA Show 2004, including: American Honda, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, SCION, Subaru and Toyota.
Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion Gives Bowling Green $3.5 Million Economic Boost
When participants and fans cruise into Bowling Green, Ky., for the June 18-20 Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, they’ll bring their hot rods, cool cars…and their wallets. It’s estimated the Reunion, presented by DuPont Automotive Refinishes, and now in its second year at Beech Bend Raceway Park, will generate more than $3.5 million to the Warren County area, which is more than 2.19 percent of the almost $161 million economic impact of tourism on Bowling Green for the year, according to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
PPG Introduces New Line of Custom Finishes
PPG Automotive Refinish recently launched a new brand for its line of custom finishes. The new Vibrance Collection will showcase what the company described as “hot colors, unique pigments and special-effect finishes,” as well as a line of special primers, clears and detailing products. PPG is also finalizing a new co-branding partnership with Hot Wheels, a Mattel, Inc. brand, to collaborate on the production of 12 anodized-looking Hot Wheels SPECTRAFLAME colors in the Vibrance Collection for use in automotive refinishing.
Holley and DuPont to Sponsor Second Annual NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, June 18-20
Holley and DuPont Automotive Finishes, the major sponsors of last year’s inaugural NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, have signed on again for the second annual event. The second annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, presented by DuPont Automotive Finishes, is set for June 18-20, at Beech Bend Park, in Bowling Green, Ky. Like last year, Holley is the title sponsor while DuPont Automotive Finishes is the presenting sponsor.
American Collectors Insurance Unveils Updated Web Site
American Collectors Insurance (ACI), a national specialty provider of collector vehicle insurance, recently updated and re-designed its Web site. In addition to a new look, the site offers information on insuring collector cars, trucks and motorcycles. The site’s “Quote Wizard” feature allows users to “shop” before they buy. Current policyholders can now use the Web site to submit questions, request changes in coverage and report claims.