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Saleen is offering a special offer on remaining S302 White Labels. These 26 “Special Order” coupes feature Race Red exterior paint and charcoal leather interior.
Auto Guangzhou 2014 The 12th China (Guangzhou) International Auto Parts & Accessories Exhibition
Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd will hold the 12th China (Guangzhou) International Auto Parts & Accessories Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2014) at China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou during November 20th – 23rd, 2014.
As one of the largest auto parts & accessories distribution center in China, Guangzhou is a cluster of automobile and parts production. Since 2012 the parts & accessories section of Auto Guangzhou has been upgraded as a specialized concurrent event, China (Guangzhou) International Auto Parts and Accessories Exhibition.
The 12th China (Guangzhou) International Auto Parts & Accessories Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2014) will provide an effective platform for exhibitors to tap with the growing China market.
Some of the mystery about the 2015 Saleen 302 is solved. The renderings of the full front and side of the new Saleen 302 were revealed at the event. Typically a novelist will reveal the details of the story in various chapters. Steve Saleen is keeping fans in suspense for yet another chapter.
Ford has chosen to produce the 2.3 Liter EcoBoost Mustang to begin the 2015 model year. The EcoBoost engine will have 310 horsepower and 320 lb-ft. of torque with a Best-in-class 21 city/32 hwy/25 combined mpg.
The EcoBoost Mustang might be ok for many Mustang enthusiasts, but performance oriented Saleen fans are waiting for the release of the 8 cylinder 302 Mustangs. The renderings of the 2015 Saleen 302 Mustang have satisfied a little of the curiosity that surrounded the Saleen event. Patience will be necessary to get to the last chapter of the novel.
The photos below are informal images taken during the event. Formal photos will be posted later. These images compare the 2015 Ford Mustang to the 2015 Saleen 302.
This past July we released a first look of our 2015 Saleen 302 Mustang. With the finalization of the all new Mustang model drawing near, we will have an additional first look rendering on display at our Annual Saleen Show this Saturday.
Following this special event, additional information regarding this model will be sent out next week.
For more information or to place an order for a 2015 Saleen 302 Mustang, visit saleen.com or contact us directly at (855) 797-6339.
Concorso Italiano was again a key part the traditional Monterey Automobile Week. The event was on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Black Horse Golf Course in Monterey Bay, California. Concorso Italiano’s unique format featured more than 800 – 1000 vehicles of Italian origin. Vehicles were on display and elements of Italian style such as fashion, food, music were all on the beautiful grounds of the Black Horse Golf Club.
The Sturgis Mustang Rally was held on August 27-31, 2014 with rally headquarters at the Thunder Dome in . The event has such a family atmosphere that long time event staff member Dan Jacobsen referred to the event as a “Family Reunion”. One of the event sponsors was the local Saleen dealer, Scott Peterson Motors Sturgis Ford which formerly was Jacobsen Ford. Saleen Automotive was also a sponsor. Over 800 Mustangs were registered for the event with 578 Mustangs registered for the Saturday Show & Shine.
Sturgis Mustang Rally featured events included the following:
Mustang Rodeo in which the Mustangs drove through the course and both the driver and passenger had to lasso a few horses and toss bean bags for points. Sponsor: Classic Design Concepts Prizes: Trophies & $300, $200, and $100
Cannon Bull Run to the Carbon Shooting Complex for a competition shoot, a drive to the Moonshine Gulch Saloon, and a return drive through the beautiful and winding. Prizes: $200, $100, and $100
Launch Box Competition in which each participant started in the launch box and raced to the stop feet away. Sponsor: Shelby American Prizes: $300, $200, and $100
Burnout Competition to produce smoke for a minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum of 90 seconds. Sponsor: LateModel Restoration Prizes: $500, $300, and $200
Black Hills Poker Run to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Hills City, Keystone, and Deadwood. Participants collected stamps that were redeemed on Sunday to draw their poker hand. Prizes: $200, $100, and $100
Saturday Show and Shine Competition. Sponsor: Scott Peterson Motors Sturgis Ford Saleen Dealer Prizes: 1st and 2nd place photo plaque awards in each of 62 classes plus 5 Choice
Loud American Loud Pipes Competition to “prove that those Mustangs have more than just good looks”. Prizes: Unique “LOUD PIPES” trophy and Sturgis Jack Daniels Single Barrel
Saturday Mustang Rally Auction at the Knuckles Saloon where “Everything Mustang Sells!”
Mustang Sturgis Parade
Steve Saleen had his usual autograph sessions on Saturday at the Show and Shine and on Sunday at the Thunder Dome.
A highlight of the show was the Sunday Dice Roll for a special edition Sturgis Mustang Rally Mustang. Once again this year the Dice Roll Mustang was a Special SMR Black Label Saleen 302. Saleen was the sponsor for the Dice Roll. To go with the theme of the event, the Saleen had “Deadmans Hand” and a graphic of a card hand with “Aces and Eights”. The Saleen was a black coupe with a Red Butterfly hood. Each registered participant had the opportunity to roll 6 dice, each with only one letter on one side to make the word “SALEEN”. No one was able to roll “SALEEN” so the car was auctioned on Sunday.
Steve Saleen was the guest speaker at the Sunday evening banquet. He opened his talk with a statement that he was mad that no one knew how to spell “SALEEN”. Of course he was referring to the unsuccessful “SALEEN” dice roll that was held just before the banquet.
Steve Saleen gave a talk about his current projects. He has a new distributor in China. His wife, Liz, and daughter, Molly, had to miss the SMR to attend events in China. Steve had photos of his Saleen S7 at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show, the new Saleen FOURSIXTEEN all electric Tesla S, and the rendering of the 2015 Saleen 302 Mustang. On display by the stage was an impressive collection of Saleens representing several custom Saleen colors – Lizstick Red, Orange County Orange, Tire Smoke White, and Beryllium. A ChromeMolly Saleen was on display under the Saleen tent.
The Sturgis Mustang Rally has something for everyone. Mark your calendars for September 2-6, 2015.
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All Ford Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Steve Saleen Signature Event
The Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club is pleased to announce that, for the 3rd year in a row, it will host the appearance of Steve Saleen at the 2015 All Ford Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania on June 5-7, 2015. The Ford GT (made for Ford by Saleen) is the featured car. Carlisle Events will try to have all Saleen produced vehicles park together so that all owners can have time to spend with Steve Saleen. Steve Saleen has given us a very early commitment to attend this event. Please watch soec.org for any updates.
Please remember to choose Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club as your club affiliation on your event registration.
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Gate-N-Go: Your Green Light to the Showfield
Register for the 2015 Carlisle Ford Nationals Showfield. Registration includes weekend admission for two people. To qualify for the 10% Gate-N-Go pre-registration discount and have your entry window sticker mailed to you, please pre-register prior to May 4th, 2015 at midnight EST. Discount will be applied at checkout. After registering, a receipt will be emailed to you – please bring this receipt to the event. If you belong to a club, enter the full club name. Please do not abbreviate the club name.
MEET STEVE SALEEN OF SALEEN AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Hall of Famer Returns to Carlisle During Ford Weekend
A very popular name within automotive circles is coming to Carlisle courtesy of the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC). Steve Saleen was born in California and attended USC, earning a degree in business. He parlayed his education into a booming career that saw him work with the Porsche Owners Club before becoming a competitive racer. In 1980, he entered the Formula Atlantic series and was third in the final series standings. After that, he advanced to the SCCA Trans-Am series in ’82, driving a Ford Mustang. From there, his passion for the Mustang grew immensely, culminating with the founding of Saleen Autosport in 1983 and subsequent building of the first Saleen Mustang.
In 1984, the car was completed, tested and raced against some of the world’s top cars, finishing first in its class at the Mosport 24 hour endurance race. Years later, Saleen formed a race team with comedian Tim Allen and driver Bob Bondurant. The three raced Saleen Mustangs in the SCAA World Challenge. Inducted into the Mustang Hall of Fame in 1996 along side Carroll Shelby, Saleen remains active today, primarily with his namesake company, Saleen Inc.
Saleen also had a hand in the early Ford GT cars. Don’t miss out as Saleen, for the first time in front of a large audience, tells his story and version of the GT. With Ford spinning the history of the GT in their words, Saleen wants to take this time to set the record straight in his words. Further, Saleen is working on a new Ford powered Supercar that just may debut at Carlisle in 2015. How cool would that be?
Don’t miss a chance to meet Saleen at Carlisle in 2015 as he shares stories of his involvement with the Ford GT as part of the special GT celebration. There will be autograph sessions, Q&A times and more.
