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Event Announcement

MUSTANGS NORTHWEST ROUNDUP: JULY 16-19 2015 – BELLEVUE, WA

Come spend the weekend with Saleen Automotive as well as Steve, Liz and Molly Saleen. Enjoy racing, cruising and two car shows…

Event website: mustangsnorthwest.com

Host Hotel 2015
Red Lion in Bellevue
11211 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 455-5240

Room Rate is $125.00/night

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Banquet Dinner
Mustangs Northwest is delighted to be able to invite you to join us for dinner on Saturday July 18th. Our special guest speaker for the evening will be Kevin Marti of Marti Auto Works. Even if you don’t know his first name – the mention of a “Marti Report” should give you an AHA moment. Dinner will be buffet style and will feature salmon, roast beef, chicken and cheesecake. The event will be held at the host hotel, the Red Lion, in Bellevue on Saturday, July 18th. The price for dinner will be $49.95.

The Banquet will be held on Saturday, July 18th.

More Details to Come.

Location:
Red Lion in Bellevue
11211 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 455-5240

Pony Trails
July 17th -Pony Trails – Depart from Bellevue College – Driver’s meeting at 9:45am.

Take your Pony on scenic cruise on the backroads of the Cascades with other fellow Ford enthusiasts. We will depart from Bellevue College and head to Monroe and Highway 2. From Monroe, the cruise will take the backroads to end up in Roslyn. Driver’s Meeting will be at 9:45 a.m. at the college. Come with a full take of gasoline, but there will be places to stop along the way. There will be a 50/50 pot with ticket sales at the college and in Roslyn and the drawing at 3 p.m. in Roslyn. See you on July 17th!

Contact information:
Jeanie McCain – 206-242-4980

Judged Show 2015
Click to download the 2015 Registration Form for the Judged Show!

July 18th – MCA Regional Judged Show – Bellevue College – 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Entry fee for Registrations postmarked by July 6, 2014 is $45.00. Entry fee for registrations postmarked between July 7 and July 17 is $90.00. No day of show Registration.

Contact information:
Lois Robinson – Registrar – 206-817-0756
Nancy Atkinson – Judged Chairperson 425-432-0499

People’s Choice Show
July 19 – People’s Choice Show & All Ford Picnic – Bellevue College – 9 am – 5 pm

World’s Largest Annual Gathering of Mustangs – Entry $20.00 per car (No Pre-Registration) – Gates open at 7:30 am.

Contact information:
Jeanie McCain – 206-242-4980

Join us on Sunday July 19th for the World’s Largest Annual Mustang Show. This year there will be a whole lot going on. We will be helping to celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Shelby American cars and we anticipate more than 50 cars in their display. Add to that a display from the folks at Saleen and a chance to visit with our special guest Kevin Marti of the Marti Report. Vote for your favorite cars and see if they win one of the 200 plus trophies to be handed out. And oh, there will be vendors around to sell you food, coffee and car parts. Admission is $20.00 at the gate.

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Event Coverage

CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2015 IS A WRAP

The fastest weekend in June. This is but one description for the Ford Nationals by Carlisle Events. For an unprecedented third year, SOEC again hosted Steve Saleen and company for a weekend of Power In The Hands of a Few. A weekend filled with first introductions, information sharing, bench racing and countless autographs.

Many thanks goes to Jim Dvorak and Mothers Polish for supplying goody bags, a sample of their California Gold car wash and microfiber towel to our first 48 show registrants. This event relationship dates back to 2009. Show planning and support is the backbone of these gatherings and we must recognize the efforts of Rudy & Betsy Beyer, Mertz family, Boring family, and Greg Wackett for their tireless effort. Lastly, gratitude to all participants, enthusiasts and owners that make these events so special.


Video: Tom Cesare

James Hajkowski's 14-020 302 Yellow Label - Photo by owner
James Hajkowski’s 14-020 302 Yellow Label – Photo by owner
Jeff Foulk's 06-0778 S281 SC - Photo by Owner
Jeff Foulk’s 06-0778 S281 SC – Photo by Owner
Greg Wackett wearing a vintage Steve Saleen fire Suit
Greg Wackett wearing a vintage Steve Saleen fire Suit

2015 Carlisle Ford Nationals award winners
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R205 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
326 – BROZOVICH, MATTHEW — 1985 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
327 – MILLER, PAUL — 1989 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
328 – SASSAK, THOMAS L. — 1989 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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R206 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
329 – KISH, MIKE — 2002 FORD SALEEN EXTREME — FIRST PLACE
330 – VINING, COLBY — 2002 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
331 – PIPER, ROD — 2000 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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R204 – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
323 – SINGLETON, REGINALD — 2008 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
324 – BUCHAN, JAMIE — 2009 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
325 – DOUGLAS, KEITH — 2007 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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R203 – SALEEN POWERED
320 – BORING, DOUGLAS — 1988 FORD SALEEN RANGER RACE T — FIRST PLACE
321 – PETERSON, DONALD — 2007 FORD SALEEN S331 — SECOND PLACE
322 – SEELEY, GARY — 2007 FORD F150 SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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B322 – FOCUS SPEC. INT. (ROUSH, SALEEN, MACH, KONA)
58 – PEFFER, MAT — 2003 FORD FOCUS ROUSH — FIRST PLACE
59 – CLINTON, CODY — 2005 FORD FOCUS ROUSH — SECOND PLACE
60 – BORING, DOUGLAS — 2004 FORD SALEEN FOCUS — THIRD PLACE
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B357 – 1968 – 1969 FAIRLANE/TORINO
166 – BREGITZER, DENNIS — 1968 FORD TORINO GT — THIRD PLACE
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Steve Saleen Saleen
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Y153 – 1955 – 1957 THUNDERBIRDS
582 – MENTZER, CHARLES — 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Rudy Beyer Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club
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Y172 – 1969 – 1973 BOSS (INC SHINODA)
646 – SMITH, MICHAEL A — 1969 FORD MUSTANG BOSS — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: David Bruno Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club

Award winning Michael A. Smith's 1969 Boss 302 - Photo by Jeff Foulk
Award winning Michael A. Smith’s 1969 Boss 302 – Photo by Jeff Foulk

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Event Coverage

EAST COAST DEBUT OF 2015 BLACK LABEL 302, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA: JUNE 6, 2015

Photos by: Betsy & Rudy Beyer

Since Saleen is located in Corona, California East Coast fans didn’t have an opportunity to see a 2015 Black Label Saleen 302 in person. The debut of the 2015 Black Saleen 302 was in Los Angeles on March 20, 2015. The debut car was painted in a new Saleen Signature color, California Sunset. The color is a bright gleaming yellow that changes tones as the amount of sunlight changes, like the California setting sun.

A Beryllium Black Label Saleen 302 was displayed at the April Knott’s Berry Farm show on April 19, 2015 while the California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302 was in a China.

The Ford Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania was the East Coast debut of the 2015 California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302. The car hauler trailer arrived around 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 6. Excited fans crowded around the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club tent as Saleen staff, Derek Hall and Dan Webster off-loaded the Saleen from its trailer stall.

At this point a chef would have passed out samples of the delicacy that was just prepared. Steve Saleen didn’t distribute samples of the car, but patient fans did receive a free autographed poster of the new Black Label Saleen 302. In addition to the posters, cards with the Saleen 302 specifications and Sturgis Mustang Rally magazines were passed out.

While Steve Saleen signed posters, the Black Label Saleen 302 remained on display in front of the SOEC tent. The curiosity of the crowd was satisfied, and the desire for a new Saleen was been awakened for many fans.

After the autograph session, seven Saleen vehicles participated in the parade to downtown Carlisle to park and remain on display for the evening. After the parade, the group went to dinner at Apple Bees.

The Supercharged Black Label Saleen 302’s starting price is $73,214. If you are currently unable to fulfill the desire own a Supercharged Black Label Saleen 302 with the full body Saleen makeover, then other versions are available. The naturally aspirated Black Label Saleen 302 starts at $62,362, the Supercharged Yellow Label Saleen 302 starts at $53,720, and the naturally aspirated White Label Saleen 302 starts at $42,754. Check out www.saleen.com for details.

In the past, Saleen Mustangs were together on the Showfield, but other Saleen vehicles were scattered in their respective class based on the Ford model. This year Carlisle Events added a Saleen Powered Class so that all Ford/Saleen produced vehicles could be parked together.

The Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club was pleased to host Steve Saleen’s appearance at the Carlisle Event. Thank you to all of the Saleen owners who helped with many tasks. Also thank you to Ken Appell and the Carlisle Events staff for their help. Lance Miller and Bill Miller (great friends but not related) are the owners of Carlisle Events. Under their direction the Carlisle Ford Nationals has become a great place for our Saleen owners to gather and share their enthusiasm for Saleen “Power in the Hands of a Few”.

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Event Coverage

2015 302 BLACK LABEL STUNS FORD NATIONALS CROWD

2015 302 Black Label - Carlisle Ford Nationals
2015 302 Black Label – Carlisle Ford Nationals

Video by way of: Chris Eich

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Event Announcement

2015 SALEEN CLUB OF AMERICA NATIONALS: AUG. 6-9, 2015

2014 SCOA Saleen Nationals

2015 Saleen Nationals
* Presented by: P&M Mechanical
* Featuring the Saleen S281 Budget rental cars from 1996-1998.
* The 2015 Saleen Club of America Nationals will be held at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama August 6-9, 2015.
* Host hotel information here. Use group code: SAL
* Win a 1997 Saleen Mustang: Sponsored by HESCO

 

 

 

 

THE SCHEDULE
THURSDAY for the Early Birds, there will be a cruise down to Wellborn Muscle Car Museum. We’ll eat lunch there then cruise back up through the Talladega National Forest stopping at the Talladega Superspeedway where you’ll have the opportunity to make a couple of hot laps around the 2.66 mile high banked oval and visit the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

THURSDAY EVENING will be our Early Bird meet & greet at the host hotel, sponsored by Saw’s BBQ.

FRIDAY will be a driving tour stopping at Old Car Heaven in downtown Birmingham for lunch and then cruising back to the hotel.

FRIDAY EVENING is our Welcome Bash – This event will be held in the atrium of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts.

SATURDAY is the National Show. Want your car signed by Steve Saleen? He’ll be there, along with Liz and Molly! There will also be parade laps on the track from noon to 1:00 PM if you want to see the track from the driver’s seat and there will also be High Performance Drivers Education (HPDE) so you can learn what your car will really do if you choose! The HPDE will be four 20-30 minute sessions on the track (based on number of registrations) with an instructor sitting right beside you. We’ll also have a Powder Puff division (one 20-30 minute session) for the ladies that don’t want to mix it up with the men.

SATURDAY EVENING we’ll be off to dinner, set on the ground floor among the vintage cars at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, sponsored by NAPA AutoCare Centers. Be sure to register for this event as Steve Saleen will be the guest speaker and you don’t want to miss that. Plus we’ll be awarding the Gary Alsobrooks Award to the 2015 recipient.

SUNDAY will be the annual “See Ya” Breakfast for host hotel guests that are headed out early, then off to the Autocross driving event for the day for everyone else. We will class cars accordingly and awards will be given. This event is being held in conjunction with the Alabama Region SCCA.

Location Barber Motorsports Park
6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway
Birmingham AL 35094
(205) 298-9040
Map

Hosted By
Saleen Club of America
1290 Lakes Rd.
Monroe NY 10950

Event Website
www.saleenclubofamerica.com

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[Source: Saleen Club of America]

Event Coverage

SALEEN INT. DEBUTS NEW MODELS FOR SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW 2015

Auto Shanghai 2015
The 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition

The 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2015), presented as an impressive and recognized gathering of international automotive industries, will reveal itself from April 22 – 29, 2015 at China Expo Complex, Shanghai with brand new visions before China and the world.

Auto Shanghai 2015, as one of the two leading trade fairs for the automotive industry in China who takes place every two years, has received large numbers of exhibitors, visitors and media from all over the world ever since 1985.

The 16th Auto Shanghai Show combines all benefits of a large-scale comprehensive trade fair which serves as an international platform for exhibitors and visitors. It brings great attention, support and participation of automotive industries home and abroad. Its innovative concept and first-class will again converge all the automotive giants to lead the splendid future of the automotive industry.

Press day: 20-21 April 2015 (for press and VIPs only)

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[Source: Saleen Motors International]

Event Announcement

SAAC-40: POCONO RACEWAY – AUG. 20 – 22, 2015

August 20 – 23, 2015
Pocono Raceway – Long Pond, PA
SAAC-40 Registration

SAAC celebrates its 40th year with our National Convention at Pocono Raceway, a great facility with both a sports car track and a Tri-Oval. We again have partnered with SVRA (Sportscar Vintage Racing Association). The event will precede Indy Car racing weekend… and allow our attendees to stay and see their event. Once again, this will offer the great activities of a SAAC Convention, with the added bonus of a weekend of wheel-to-wheel Historic and Vintage SVRA races, capped by Indy Cars.

We previously announced the location of SAAC-40 to be at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA., in conjunction with the SVRA Vintage Races. That still stands, but we had an offer we couldn’t refuse: The IndyCar Series folks will be having a major event on August 23rd – The Pocono INDYCAR 500… This makes our 40th a gala full weekend of speed.

We had the unique opportunity to hold our event on the days leading up to the INDYCAR race. So… We moved the previously announced date to one week later – August 20-22, 2015.

SVRA has joined us to complete the race weekend with their Pocono Mountains Vintage Festival.

This creates an amazing race weekend for SAAC members. The expansive facilities at Pocono will allow us to have a great open track schedule, plenty of paddock area… and the added enjoyment of Vintage Racing with SVRA and a world class Indy Car event. Preliminary scheduling work is showing that not only will we have the sports car circuit for our open track, but also the tri-oval that the Indy cars use. People who attend SAAC-40 will have a FULL track pass that will allow them to attend all three events…even on Sunday for the Indy 500 race.

Open Track will run on the Sports Car Circuit, with an opportunity for all open-trackers to take a run on the big tri-oval track as well.

Judging will be INDOORS at the Kalahari Resort, the convention’s host hotel. The regular exciting activities, such as Popular Vote Car Show and Swap Meet will be at Pocono Raceway.

So, adjust your calendars to August 20-22 and get ready for the 40th SAAC Convention.

http://www.indycar.com/Schedule/2015/IndyCar-Series/Pocono

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