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WWW.SOEC.ORG Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club Established 1991 Volume 18, Issue 3 SUMMER 2015 Down The Alley… 3 News & Notes: Saleen Automotive Signs Progressive License Agreement for Cars and Parts 3 Cars & Coffee, Corona, California 3 Saleen Deal with American Muscle 4 East Coast Debut of the 2015 Black Label Saleen 302: June 6, 2015 6 Carlisle Ford Nationals 2015 Is a Wrap 8 Carlisle Ford Nationals: June 5-7, 2015 10 Parade to Downtown Carlisle: Ford Nationals June 6, 2015 11 From the Collection of Ben Moura: Flashback for Steve Saleen 12 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Races & International Car Show: July 18&19, 2015 20 Buckeye Stangs All-Mustang Show: July 25, 2015 21 Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club 26th Annual Mustang Round-up: August 2, 2015 22 Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama: August 6-9, 2015 29 American Muscle Mustang Show: August 15, 2015 31 Calendar of Events Front Cover: 2015 California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302 at the Carlisle Ford Nationals, Carlisle, PA, June 5-7, 2015. Back Cover: 2015 California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302. Content Copyright © 2015 Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC). SOEC is the official, independent, non-profit organization for owners and enthusiasts of Saleen vehicles and their related activities. 2 SUMMER EDITION 2015 Saleen Alley Editor Betsy Beyer [email protected] Web Administrators Jim Dvorak [email protected] David Bruno Greg Wackett Other Contributors Articles & Photos Rudy Beyer David Bruno Saleen Media SALEEN 30 YEARS OF WINNING Saleen Owners & Enthusiasts Club www.soec.org Saleen Alley Newsletters Archived at http://saleens351.home.comcast.net/SA.htm Owner & Member Services Jim Dvorak 7071 Warner Avenue, #F-671 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 California: 1-714-369-8621 (8 A.M.–9 P.M. PT) London: 020-8150-6192 (4 P.M.-11 P.M. GMT) E-mail: [email protected] Membership Dues are $25 per year. Registration is available online. Photo Usage Photos taken by the editor were taken while the cars were on display at public events, or they were taken with the permission of the car owner. Saleen Alley is a non-commercial publication printed for the dissemination of information and for the enjoyment of the reader. Submissions to Saleen Alley Articles, stories, photographs, upcoming events, and other news submissions are encouraged. E-mail Word-compatible documents and your original, non-copyrighted images to [email protected]. All submissions become the property of Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC). SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY News & Notes: Saleen Automotive Signs Progressive Licensing Agreement for Cars and Parts Expands Marketing and Distribution Agreement With GreenTech Automotive, Inc. CORONA, CA, Jun 15, 2015 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Saleen Automotive Inc. (otcqb:SLNN) Following up the successful debut of the Saleen model lineup at the Shanghai Auto Show, Saleen Automotive and GreenTech Automotive, Inc. (GTA) have expanded their existing marketing and distribution agreement through the signing of a new Intellectual Property License Agreement. This agreement includes expanded distribution as well as an exclusive Saleen brand and technology licensing agreement for the Asian market. Since the initial marketing and distribution agreement, executed March 2014, GTA has fully campaigned the lineup of Saleen vehicles at the Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Shanghai Autoshows to much fanfare and local market brand acceptance. "Just getting a little attention in any market can sometimes take decades of persistence," said Steve Saleen, CEO of Saleen Automotive. "GTA and their team have managed to quickly bring Saleen into the forefront of the performance market in China, and have proven that they are dedicated to the continuing expansion of the Saleen brand and product distribution in the rest of Asia." A new entity, Saleen Motors International (SMI), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of GTA and not affiliated with Saleen, will be used by GTA to distribute Saleen branded products. This agreement also coincides with the release of the new 2015 Mustang, which is available globally for the first time in its 50-year history. With China's automotive market being the largest in the world with 19.71 million new cars sold last year and with global automotive sales slated to reach 117 million new cars annually by 2020, according to JD Power, this marketing, distribution, and licensing agreement couldn't have come at a better time. Saleen Automotive, Inc. Saleen is an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for automotive design and performance engineering in both street and racing applications. Saleen plans to utilize its existing strategic partnerships and dealer network to refine its design and engineering prowess, continue development of emerging automotive technologies, and expand its presence nationwide with a combination of automotive retail services, aftermarket parts and new vehicle sales to build significant long-term value. Learn more at www.saleenautomotive.com. About GreenTech Automotive. GreenTech Automotive (GTA) is a U.S.-based automotive manufacturer dedicated to developing and producing environmentally friendly, energy-efficient vehicles. GTA's core values encompass green technology, affordability and U.S. job creation. GTA operates a pilot manufacturing facility in Horn Lake, Mississippi, and is constructing a new manufacturing facility in Tunica, Mississippi. For more information, visit www.wmgta.com. Cars & Coffee, Corona, California Presented by Saleen Automotive. In cooperation with the City of Corona. WHEN: Every Saturday, 7 AM – 9 AM beginning September 5, 2015 WHERE: Saleen HQ, 2755 Wardlow Rd., Corona, California 92882 WHAT: Casual car meet. All makes and models welcome. Saleen Deal with American Muscle On August 15, 2015 Steve Saleen attended the American Muscle Mustang Show at the Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton, Pennsylvania. At the event, Steve Saleen announced that Saleen Authentic Parts will soon be available at www.americanmuscle.com. Saleen Automotive will continue to sell authentic Saleen Parts on saleen.com. This deal is to attract additional customers through another popular source. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 3 WWW.SOEC.ORG East Coast Debut of the 2015 Black Label Saleen 302: June 6, 2015 Text by: Betsy Beyer Photos by: Rudy & Betsy 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 All 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 1:00 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 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 Wayne and Jen Mertz for help with the logistics of getting everything in place for the 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 All 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". 4 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Below: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Ford Nationals, June 6, 2015. The 2015 Black Label Saleen 302 detailed by Vic Eubanks, Croftgate Jersey Eco-responsible car detailing products. Vic is also a Saleen owner and sponsor of the Red Mustang Registry, www.allredmustangs.com. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 5 WWW.SOEC.ORG CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2015 IS A WRAP Text by: David Bruno Photos by: David Bruno, Rudy Beyer, & Betsy Beyer June 5-7, 2015, the fastest weekend in June. This is but one description for the Ford Nationals by Carlisle Events. Over 3,000 Fords packed the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds. 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. The Ford GT (made for Ford by Saleen) was the featured car for the 10 Year Anniversary GT Celebration, 2005-2015. Carlisle Events had a special display of Ford GT’s in Building T. Steve Saleen was interviewed by Joey Limongelli, AKA “GT Joey”, as they discussed Saleen’s part in the production of the Ford GT at the Saleen Troy, Michigan plant. 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 Above: June 5, 2015 Ford GT dinner. Camilo Beyer, Mertz family, Boring family, Greg Wackett, and Dave Bruno for their tireless Pardo, designer and artist and Steve Saleen, effort. Lastly, gratitude goes to all participants, enthusiasts, and owners that made Builder of the 2005/2006 Ford GT. these events so special. 6 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Above: Left, Steve Saleen being interviewed by Joey Limongelli, AKA “GT Joey”. Above & below: Ford GT display in Building T. Above: 2005 Ford GT, Modified by Hennesey, 850 HP, 228 mph. Left & below: Robertson Race Team’s Ford GT. The Robertsons, David and Andrea, helped bring a car that had faded into racing obscurity back to the limelight by 2005. Not long after in 2011, the Robertsons fielded a Ford GT in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and found a podium finish 45 years after Ford’s first win at the track. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 7 WWW.SOEC.ORG CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS: JUNE 5-7, 2015 8 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS: JUNE 5-7, 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 9 WWW.SOEC.ORG PARADE TO DOWNTOWN CARLISLE: FORD NATIONALS JUNE 6, 2015 CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 10 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY From the Collection of Ben Moura: Flashback for Steve Saleen Steve Saleen's 1st Saleen at Sears Point, California. Photo taken June 6, 2015 at Carlisle, PA. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 11 WWW.SOEC.ORG Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 15, 2015 Photos by: Rudy Beyer Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Races & International Car Show: July 18&19, 2015 Text by: Betsy Beyer Photos by: Dave Bruno & Rudy Beyer 1,200 volunteers, 150 vintage race cars, over 40 car clubs, 2,000 show cars, and 200,000 spectators gathered in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the 32nd Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The PVGP races through Schenley Park are considered by many drivers to be the most challenging race course worldwide. The 2.33 mile circuit has 23 turns - not to mention hay bales, manhole covers, phone poles, and stone walls. The Grand Prix in Schenley Park is the only vintage race event that is run on actual city streets – made possible by our Pit Crew of 1,000 volunteers and the City of Pittsburgh. The Marque of the Year was The Cars of Italy. 300 Italian cars, including 150 Fiats were on display at the International Car Show held on the Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park. The Spotlight Car was the Ford Thunderbird. As the vintage race cars raced on the city park road, spectators walked the golf course to see the fantastic variety of show cars in attendance. The annual event is held for the benefit of the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Valley School. In 2014 the charities received $360,000 from the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Events. July 10-19, 2015 Events Historic Races at Pitt Race Complex Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala Walnut Street Invitational Car Display Waterfront Mall Car Cruise Downtown Parade and car displays Cocktails and Car Display on the Clemente Bridge Countryside Tour Hard Rock Café Cars and Guitars Concert International Car Show Vintage Races with 150 Vintage Cars 12 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Mustangs at Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: July 18, 2015 Photos by: Rudy Beyer Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Spotlight Car, Ford Thunderbird: July 18, 2015 Photos by: Rudy Beyer Below: Ford Thunderbirds. Photos by: Dave Bruno Above: 1989 Saleen SSC #94 Below: Saleen S281 #634 Below: Mustangs Photos by: Dave Bruno SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 13 WWW.SOEC.ORG Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: July 18, 2015 The Marque of the Year was The Cars of Italy. 300 Italian cars, including 150 Fiats were on display at the International Car Show. Photos by: Dave Bruno Lamborghini Lamborghini Lamborghini Lamborghini Ferrari Fiat 1959 Zagato 14 SUMMER EDITION 2015 Ferrari SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: July 18, 2015 German Cars: Porsches, on display at the International Car Photos by: Dave Bruno Show. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 15 WWW.SOEC.ORG Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: July 18, 2015 German Cars: BMWs & Volkswagens on display at the InternaPhotos by: Dave Bruno tional Car Show. Volkswagen BMW BMW Mini Cooper Volkswagen Volkswagen BMW Volkswagen BMW Volkswagen BMW 16 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: July 18, 2015 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: July 18, 2015 German Cars: Mercedes & Bentleys on display at the InternaPhotos by: Dave Bruno tional Car Show. British Cars: MGs, Triumphs, Lotuses, & Jaguars on display at Photos by: Dave Bruno the International Car Show. MG Mercedes Triumph Lotus Mercedes Lotus Mercedes Jaguar Bentley SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB Jaguar SUMMER EDITION 2015 17 WWW.SOEC.ORG Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: July 18, 2015 American Cars: Ford Mustangs, Ford GTs, Cobra, & Falcons on Photos by: Dave Bruno display at the International Car Show. Mustang Ford GT Mustang Ford GT Mustang Mustang Cobra Mustang 18 SUMMER EDITION 2015 Ford Falcon SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: July 18, 2015 American Cars: Corvettes, Cadillacs, & Military Vehicles on disPhotos by: Dave Bruno play at the International Car Show. Corvette Above & below: Allegheny Valley School representatives in Saleen 351 #13-001 on Sunday, July 19, 2015 ready for the parade on the Schenley Park race course for the opening of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Vintage Races. Photos by: Rudy Beyer Corvette Corvette Military Vehicles Corvette Cadillac Corvette SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 19 WWW.SOEC.ORG Buckeye Stangs All-Mustang Show: Photos by: Dave Bruno July 25, 2015 Summit Racing, Tallmadge, Ohio was the site of the 12th Annual Buckeye Stangs All-Mustang Show on July 25, 2015. The show was held for the benefit of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in Memory of Megan Welker. 2007 Parnelli Jones Saleen Mustang #423 S281 Saleen Mustang 20 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club 26th Annual Mustang Round-up: Photos by: Dave Bruno August 2, 2015 The Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club (LEMOC) hosted their 26th Annual Mustang Round-up on August 2, 2015 at Bob Ferrando Ford Lincoln, Girard, Pennsylvania. 2007 Parnelli Jones Saleen Mustang #423 Saleen S281 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 21 WWW.SOEC.ORG Below: Thursday, August 6, Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals trip to Wellborn Muscle Car Museum. Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama: August 6-9, 2015 Text by: Betsy Beyer Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer Thursday, August 6, over 90 cars, mostly Saleens, cruised to the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum and Talladega Speedway. Police blocked intersections for a really well organized 1 hour drive to the Wellborn Museum where everyone enjoyed the cars and the best ever, king sized burgers and huge cookies for lunch. The group then drove 45 minutes to the Talladega Speedway. Some of the group went into the Museum. 60 cars went for the hot laps on the track. The day was cloudy with just a few sprinkles. A barbeque dinner was held at the hotel. Friday, August 7, 70 cars cruised to Old Mountain State Park and then to Old Car Heaven Museum for lunch. Friday evening dinner was at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. As expected, the museum displays racecars, but it also has an extensive collection of motorcycles. Saturday, August 8, 116 cars were assembled in the main parking lot in front of the track for the judge car show. The 2015 California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302 was on display. As usual, Steve autographed free posters for fans and autographed cars. During the afternoon race sessions, Steve took Doug Boring's Saleen Sportruck Race Truck and Mike Charles' Saleen Racecar on the track. Steve said that the track time with his Saleen Race Truck and Saleen Racecar brought back good memories. The Saturday evening Banquet was held at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Steve Saleen was the speaker at the banquet. He gave an update about the new 2015 Saleen lineup and showed an exciting video of movie scenes with Saleens. The 2016 Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals will be on Thursday - Sunday, August 4-7. The show will be in Ohio, possibly at the Mid Ohio Track. 22 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Below: Thursday, August 6, SCOA Saleen Nationals trip to Wellborn Muscle Car Museum. Photos by: Jason Smith Below and right: Thursday, August 6, SCOA Saleen Nationals trip to Talladega Speedway. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer SUMMER EDITION 2015 23 WWW.SOEC.ORG Below: Friday, August 7 Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals trip to Old Mountain State Park. Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer Below: Friday, August 7 Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals trip to Old Car Heaven. Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer 24 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Below: Friday, August 7, Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals, pizza and tour at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer Below: Friday, August 7 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum wall mural of the Barber Motorsports Park. The park, which opened in 2003, has a 16-turn, 2.38-mile (3.83 km) road course, designed by Alan Wilson, viewable from several naturally wooded or grass-covered banks. The track is designed to be run clockwise. The layout is compact, with a number of elevation changes. The pit lane is to the outside of the track, parallel to the front stretch; the pit wall is on the driver’s left. Two cutoff turns, which are barricaded when not in use, allow the track to be shortened for club events or testing sessions. Source http://skipbarber.com/track/barber-motorsports-park SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 25 WWW.SOEC.ORG Below: Saturday, August 8, Barber Motorsports Park, 116 cars main lot in front of the track for the Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals judge car show. The 2015 California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302 was on display. Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer 26 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Below: Saturday, August 8, Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals judge car show. Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer Merideth, Croftgate Jersey Eco-responsible car detailing products.http://www.croftgatejersey.com Below, left: Saturday, August 8, Steve Saleen & Tony Day. Tony won the bid for a ride on the road course at Barber Motorsports Park with Steve Saleen driving the Saleen Racecar owned by Mike Charles. Below, right: Mike Charles & sons watch as Tony Day gets in their Saleen Racecar with Steve Saleen driving. Photos by: Jason Smith Below, left: Saturday, August 8, Doug Boring driving his Saleen Sportruck Race Truck to the track for his track driving. Steve Saleen drove a few laps in the truck. Below, right: Molly Saleen got a ride in a Porsche racecar. Photos by: Jason Smith SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 27 WWW.SOEC.ORG Above: Saturday, August 8, Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals banquet was held at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. The 2015 California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302 was on display. Below: Steve Saleen was the speaker at the banquet. Below: Stretch Your Imagination, Todd Senofonte, stunt double for Jean-Claude Van Damme. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0784429 Photo submitted at a Saleen event. Photos by: Jason Smith Right: Poster photo from a Steve Saleen Signature session at Barber Motorsports, August 8, 2015. Below: Roadrunner at the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum. Photos by: Betsy Beyer 28 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY 7th Annual American Muscle Mustang Show: August 15, 2015 Text by: Betsy Beyer Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer On August 15, 2015 Steve Saleen attended the American Muscle Mustang Show at the Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton, Pennsylvania. Steve Saleen addressed the crowd at the Starting Line during the drag racing. He announced that Saleen Authentic Parts will soon be available at www.americanmuscle.com. Saleen Automotive will continue to sell authentic Saleen Parts on saleen.com. This deal is to attract additional customers through another popular source. Over 3,000 Mustangs and more than 10,000 spectators attended the event. The show boasts that it is the largest Mustang-only car show. The show raised $55,000 for Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Northern Delaware, & Susquehanna Valley. At the Bama Performance Dyno challenge, an American Muscle customer and his Procharged Foxbody won by putting out 1,161 RWHP. The BBK Revving contest was held to choose the Mustang with the best of the best exhaust systems. Crowd applause chose the loudest Mustang. Exhibition races, prizes, Mustangs, food, and fun were on tap for everyone. Meet and greets were held with Chip Foose, automotive designer and fabricator, and Vaughn Grittin, Jr. (JR), professional drifter who competes in the Formula D series with a 2015 Mustang RTR. Steve Saleen signed posters for fans. The 2015 California Sunset Black Label Saleen 302 was on display. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 29 WWW.SOEC.ORG American Muscle Mustang Built for Make A Wish Above: American Muscle’s Shopping Cart! Below, left & right: August 15, 2015, Saleens at the 7th Annual American Muscle Mustang Show: Photos by: Rudy & Betsy Beyer 30 SUMMER EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SALEEN ALLEY Calendar of Events Please visit www.soec.org/events for information on these events and other activities. June 3-5, 2016 All Ford Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-fordnationals/default.aspx Saturday & Sunday, July 16&17, 2016 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Races and Car Shows Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania http://www.pvgp.org Thursday - Sunday, August 4-7, 2016 2016 Saleen Nationals, Saleen Club of America MCA 2016 National Shows Check the MCA website for details and regional MCA shows. www.mustang.org 2016 MCA National Shows April 15 - April 17, 2016 Ancient City National MCA National Show St. Augustine, Florida FL - Jacksonville Mustang Club http://www.jmcmustang.net/Ancient-City-National June 3 - June 5, 2016 Magic of the Mustang Natioinal Show Reno, Nevada NV - Reno Mustang Car Club http://www.renomustangcarclub.com/mca-magic-of-the-mustang.html http://saleenclubofamerica.com Planned for Ohio July 22 - July 24, 2016 Mustangs on the Niagara MCA National Show Wednesday - Sunday, August 31 - September 4, 2016 Sturgis Mustang Rally, Sturgis, South Dakota Buffalo, New York - Grand Island, Beaver Island State Park Western New York Shelby and Mustang Club http://www.sturgismustangrally.com Thursday - Sunday, September 1-4, 2016 Possible Steve Saleen Signature Event Get your hotel reservations early. Mustang Club of America 40th Anniversary Celebration Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana http://www.mca40th.com Registration Deadline Online: March 1, 2016 https://motosho.com/event/562ebadd2917c https://www.facebook.com/Mustangs-on-the-Niagara-2016National-Show-1633099253641490/timeline/ September 30 - October 2, 2016 Coastal Carolina Mustang Club MCA National Show Myrtle Beach, South Carolina http://www.carolinamustangclub.com Mustang Club of America 40th Anniversary Celebration Thursday - Sunday, September 1-4, 2016 Text by: Betsy Beyer November 2015: Steve Saleen’s schedule for 2016 is still undecided. The Mustang Club of America has approached Steve Saleen about attending the Mustang Club of America 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday— Sunday, September 1-4, 2016. Registration and hotel reservations for this event are already available through the website set up for the event. http://www.mca40th.com Steve Saleen is giving consideration to attending this event. At this time (November 2015) it is a good possibility that Steve Saleen will attend this event. Readers will have to wait for confirmation sometime in 2016. It is recommended that readers frequently check the 40th website for deadlines to register and get hotel reservations. SOEC will post information on the website when details are available. http://soec.org . SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SUMMER EDITION 2015 31
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