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Celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day: July 12, 2013

The U.S. Senate has designated July 12, 2013 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” Officials from SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils suggested this annual event to celebrate the role automotive restoration and collection plays in American life. The date marks the fourth commemoration of the event, according to SEMA. “We again thank the U.S. Senate for the continuing recognition of the collector car hobby as a strong American tradition and pastime,” said Steve McDonald, SEMA vice president of government affairs. “With Australia and Canada joining the mix, Collector Car Appreciation Day has now become an international recognition of the collector car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports. The collector car industry helps preserve our unique American automotive heritage while contributing to the economy by providing high-skilled, well-paying jobs.”
As with the past three resolutions, S. Res. 176 was sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester and Sen. Richard Burr, co-chairs of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, a non-partisan member organization that honors America’s love for the car and motorsports market. Many states and local governments have climbed on board, adopting similar commemorations to celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day. “Collector Car Appreciation Day is the opportunity for everyone involved in this great American hobby to show off their cars and celebrate new traditions,” said Alex Tainsh, chairman of SEMA’s ARMO Council. “Businesses and car clubs across the country will be hosting car shows and cruises. More events are being held to commemorate this special day each year.”

Here is a small video clip you might enjoy:

For a complete list of events celebrating this special day, visit www.semasan.com. See you on the road!

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