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Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club
Established 1991
Volume 18, Issue 3
SUMMER 2015
Down The Alley…
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News & Notes: Saleen Automotive Signs
Progressive License Agreement for Cars and Parts
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Cars & Coffee, Corona, California
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Saleen Deal with American Muscle
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East Coast Debut of the 2015 Black Label
Saleen 302: June 6, 2015
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Carlisle Ford Nationals 2015 Is a Wrap
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Carlisle Ford Nationals: June 5-7, 2015
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Parade to Downtown Carlisle: Ford Nationals
June 6, 2015
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From the Collection of Ben Moura: Flashback for
Steve Saleen
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Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Races &
International Car Show: July 18&19, 2015
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Buckeye Stangs All-Mustang Show: July 25, 2015
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Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club 26th Annual
Mustang Round-up: August 2, 2015
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Saleen Club of America Saleen Nationals,
Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama:
August 6-9, 2015
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American Muscle Mustang Show: August 15, 2015
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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.
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Betsy Beyer
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David Bruno
Greg Wackett
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS: JUNE 5-7, 2015
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PARADE TO DOWNTOWN CARLISLE:
FORD NATIONALS JUNE 6, 2015
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 .
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