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Volume 13, Issue 2
Autumn 2010
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News & Notes:
Steve Saleen Congratulates Larbre Competition
for Le Mans Win with his S7R
June 13, 2010
Editor’s Comments
Steve Saleen’s SMS Supercars Unveils the
2011 SMS 302 Mustang
April 17, 2010
Fabulous Fords Forever 2010
April 25, 2010
Raleigh Classic Auto Auction 2010
May 14 and 15, 2010
Bob Bell Ford SMS Steve Saleen Signature Event
June 19, 2010
Father’s Day on Long Island, New York
June 20, 2010
MCA Grand National, Mustangs Northwest 30th
Annual Roundup, Bellevue, Washington
July 15-18, 2010
Sunshine in Erie, Pennsylvania
August 1, 2010
Hoof Prints on the Sand 2
August 13-15, 2010
The Personal Touch
August 20, 2010
Carolina Regional Show
August 21, 2010
Mustangs at the Mansion, Biltmore Estate,
Asheville, NC
September 3-5, 2010
Make My Day, Asheville, North Carolina
September 4, 2010
Carlisle, Pennsylvania All-Ford Nationals
June 4-6, 2010
PJ in the Snow. What a Sight!
Calendar of Events
Sturgis Mustang Rally 2010
September 2-6, 2010
Mustangs at the Mansion, Pink Flamingos Entertainment
September 4, 2010
Front Cover: Saleen and SMS Mustangs at the Biltmore Mansion
on the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina, Sept. 5, 2010,
7:29 A.M. to 8:20 A.M. Bottom photo, center: Molly, Steve, &
Liz Saleen, and Debbie Blaylock.
Content Copyright © 2010 Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC).
SOEC is the official, independent, non-profit organization for owners and
enthusiasts of Steve Saleen vehicles and their related activities.
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Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club
Established 1991
Officers & Appointed Positions
President
Debbie Blaylock
Vice President
Bob Muesegaes
Secretary
Jim Reynolds
Treasurer
Gene Russell
Membership
Marilyn Peek
Saleen Alley Editor
Betsy Beyer
[email protected]
Other Contributors
Articles & Photos
David Bruno
Jim Reynolds
Seebee
SMS Supercars Media
Debbie Teel
Web Administrator
Jim Dvorak
[email protected]
Saleen Owners & Enthusiasts Club
P.O. Box 9025
Asheville, NC 28805
www.soec.org
Owner & Member Services
Jim Dvorak
California: 1-714-369-8621 (8 A.M.–9 P.M. PT)
London: 020-8150-6192 (4 P.M.-11 P.M. GMT)
[email protected]
Membership
Dues are $25 per year. Forms are 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
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News & Notes:
SMS Supercars Press Release
Steve Saleen congratulates Larbre
Competition for Le Mans win with his S7R
Orange County, California / Le Mans, France.
(June 13, 2010) Today, Steve Saleen, the man who founded
Saleen, Inc, and who created America's most successful
racecar, the S7R, congratulated Larbre Competition boss
Jack Leconte on winning the GT1 class of this year's 24
hours of Le Mans in his S7R.
Says Steve Saleen: "The S7R is the most successful production based American car to win the most significant race in
the world for manufacturers. After having won at virtually
every major race track in the world, the win at Le Mans
represents the crown of motor racing. We would like to congratulate Jack Leconte and his drivers - Roland Bervillé,
Julien Canal, and Gabriele Gardel - on this extraordinary
achievement. The almost entirely trouble-free race for the
S7R underlines the excellence of this almost ten year old
design."
Editor’s Comments
I have been traveling to shows to assist Steve Saleen with setup and host his appearances at events. When thinking about
Steve Saleen and his quest to build SMS Supercars, the movie
Rocky comes to mind.
Steve is on a mission to rebuild the Steve Mark Saleen name
with his company, SMS Supercars. The business relies on the
efforts of Molly Saleen, Sean Saleen, Clint Saleen, Fred Blum,
designer Phil Frank, and Steve’s loyal staff to build a new product that will give the enthusiast a vehicle that commands the
respect, love, and loyalty of his customers. Saleen and SMS
Vehicles are driven and cared for as though they are special
treasures.
Steve Saleen has a real passion for performance vehicles. He
loves to talk to the fans. He would love for everyone to experience the special feeling of driving one of his vehicles that are
built to combine performance, functionality, and safety with a
distinctive design.
Through his signature events and giving free posters, Steve
Saleen endeavors to build the brand recognition for SMS Supercars and to meet and greet as many fans as possible. Personally autographing Steve Saleen produced vehicles is Steve's
way of personally thanking owners.
Having your Saleen autographed is a chance, for at least a brief
moment, to see the genuine, sincere person behind the name.
It is hard to keep Steve on schedule because he loves to talk to
the owners.
You may say that the Saleen vehicles are too expensive for your
budget. I once looked at the magazines and really wanted one
of those Saleen Mustangs. Everyone needs a goal. Wait for a
used Saleen and eventually work your way up to a SMS Mustang, SMS Challenger, or SMS Camaro.
If you can't afford a new SMS vehicle right now, SMS Superparts will help you fill that need to make your Mustang, Challenger, or Camaro a ride to be admired.
Steve Saleen launched the S7 in August of 2000 at Pebble
Beach. At its introduction, it was the world's fastest road car.
The S7R race version was introduced shortly thereafter, winning in its very first year all of the four championships in
which it competed: the driver's championship of the American and European Le Mans Series', the American Grand Am
Series, and the FIA GT Championship. Since then, the S7R
has competed in numerous races and championships, and
has won at least once in every year since. This year, team
Larbre Competition competed at Le Mans with the S7R in
the GT1 class, where it won against the 2nd placed Corvette
C6, an Aston Martin DBR9R in 3rd as well as the Lamborghini Murciélago and the Ford GT. Further information about
the S7 and the S7R success can be found on Steve Saleen's
website www.smssupercars.com.
Editor’s Note: I received the following text message from
Steve Saleen on June 13, 2010: “The S7 just won the 24hr
of La Mans!!!
I could almost hear the excitement that he must have been
feeling. He had planned to attend the race, but had a last
minute change in plans and did not go to France.
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Along with the many Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club
members that have been by Steve’s side for many years, I want
to thank Steve for allowing us to become part of his extended
family. If you attend events and see a group of people assisting
Steve, understand that we are not employees. We are club
members who enjoy our Saleen vehicles and love to help the
Saleen family.
When Steve’s schedule allows, we try to get together for dinner.
We have even been known to join Steve at the go-kart track. I
must tell you, Steve drives a go-kart as though he is in a major
race! Watch out for Steve. Of course, he often becomes the
target of our aggressive driving.
At the Asheville MCA show (pages 13, 14, &16), Steve Saleen
and SMS Supercars sponsored the Saturday evening entertainment. The Pink Flamingos, an entertainment group from New
Mexico, made their third appearance for Steve Saleen. They
appeared in 1999 at the Charlotte 35th Mustang Anniversary, at
the Nashville 40th Mustang Anniversary, and at the Asheville,
North Carolina 2010 Mustangs at the Mansion show. The entertainment frequently had audience members on stage to join in
for some impromptu fun. By the end of the evening, the SOEC
members present were on stage for a rendition of WE ARE
FAMILY. Thanks for all of the fun and the feeling that we are
family. Good luck to Steve and the whole Saleen family.
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Steve Saleen’s SMS Supercars Unveils the 2011 SMS 302 Mustang
SMS Media Information: Steve Saleen launched SMS Supercars after he left Saleen, Inc. He has been gradually building
up the company to a full-fledged powerhouse of automotive excellence. While the launch of the 2009 SMS 570 Challenger at
the New York Auto Show last year signaled the seriousness of his new endeavors, the SEMA show in November 2009 highlighted another new element of Steve’s work, SMS Superparts, a one-stop-shop for all your aftermarket needs for speed.
At Detroit 2010, Steve gave a visual glimpse of what the last of the muscle car trio will look like, the SMS 620 Camaro, but the
Mustang is what a lot of his fans associate with him. On April 17, 2010, the 46th Anniversary of the launch of the Ford Mustang
on April 17, 1964, Steve Saleen introduced his brand new 2011 SMS 302 Mustang. Based on the new 2011 Mustang, it utilizes the 5.0L V8 engine and produces over 440 hp in normally aspirated form and over 535 hp with the patent pending SMS
296 Supercharger. Prices start at $ 54,990.00 and deliveries started in May 2010. Details are on www.smssupercars.com.
Left & right: 2011 SMS 302 Mustang.
Below: Steve Saleen’s celebration for the World Premiere of the 2011 SMS 302 Mustang at the SMS Supercars facility at 2737 Wardlow Rd., Corona, California.
Above: Three SMS Challengers and a Saleen Mustang at
the SMS Supercars show April 17, 2010.
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Fabulous Fords Forever 2010
The 25th Annual Fabulous Fords Forever, The Most Gigantic
Car Show Ever, was held at Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park,
California on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Approximately 2,000
Fords from 1903 to 2010 were displayed in 50 class. The
event was sponsored by the Ford Car Club Council, Western
Region.
This year’s event celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Taurus,
50th Anniversary of Falcon, 55th Anniversary of T-Bird, and
70th Anniversary of the Lincoln Continental.
Steve Saleen attended and had
his traditional autograph sessions, free SMS posters, and
autographing of Saleen vehicles.
Right: Steve autographing
Saleen #05-0824.
Photos by: Seabee
Above & below: Steve Saleen’s SMS Supercars had a 2011
SMS 302 Mustang (above) and a Ford GT (below) on display.
Molly Saleen’s Molly Pop Saleen
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Raleigh Classic Auto Auction 2010
SMS 570X Challenger
#10-15
On May 14 and 15, Steve Saleen attended the Raleigh Classic Auto Auction 2010. Chris Leith Automotive, SMS Supercars dealer, Wake Forest, North Carolina, had the auction at
the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
For the event, Steve Saleen went from car manufacturer to
car salesman and teacher. He appeared to really enjoy explaining the transformation from the Dodge Challenger to the
SMS Challenger.
In listening to Steve Saleen describe the details of the design
and engineering of the SMS 570X Challenger, it is evident
that every change has a purpose. What
the untrained eye sees as cosmetic
changes are part of the balance engineered to maximize the car's performance,
driver comfort, and safety. Small curves in
the interior of the hood are designed to
have the hood fold on impact. The lower
front fascia is part of the air intake system.
The redesigned rear fascia extends the
rear panel an extra two inches to allow the
wing to be mounted further back to provide
improved down-force. It looks great, but it
is also an important part of the total performance.
SMS Supercars is a manufacturer, not a
car tuner, and is the Manufacturer of Record for its vehicles.
As such, crash testing has been done to certify that its vehicles meet all safety standards. SMS Supercars provides a
full bumper to bumper warranty on its vehicles, and the vehicles are certified for EPA emission standards for all fifty
states.
It is clear that the SMS product incorporates engineering for
speed and style. Steve Saleen stated that “SMS vehicles
are a great value when considering the horsepower per dollar ratio.”
Above: SMS 570X
Challenger, 700 hp.
Right: Steve Saleen
discussing SMS
Supercars and the
SMS Challenger.
Below, left to right:
Steve Saleen and
Chris Leith, Chris
Leith Automotive.
Steve Saleen is continuing his mission to give the enthusiast
a true built in the USA Supercar. With the production of the
SMS Challenger, the SMS Mustang, and the soon to come
SMS Camaro, Steve has a performance vehicle for every
power hungry car enthusiast. He loves his work and takes
great pride in the vehicles that he produces.
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Bob Bell Ford SMS Steve Saleen
Signature Event
On June 19, 2010 Steve Saleen was at the Chesapeake Bay
Mustang Club’s 7th Annual All-Ford show at Bob Bell Ford,
SMS dealer, Glen Burnie, Maryland. Thank you to SOEC
member Greg Wackett for organizing and hosting the SOEC
participation at the show.
Show visitors had their many items for Steve to sign in addition to receiving a free autographed SMS poster. Fred Blum
was on hand to give details about the new SMS Mustangs.
In the tradition of Saleen ownership, owners were excited to
have Steve autograph their Saleen vehicle.
Three 2010 SMS Mustangs were on display and available for
sale. The blue SMS Mustang below is #10-0001.
Above, left to right: Steve Saleen and Bob Bell, Bob Bell
Ford, Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Above, left to right: Steve Saleen, Greg Wackett, and
Rudy Beyer displaying a free SMS Mustang poster that fans
received.
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Above & right: SMS 302 Mustang #11-0012
19 Saleens were
at the show.
Above: Pat Infantè, real
SALEEN fan! Check out
the tattoo!
Above, left to right: Tom Di Blasi,
Di Blasi Motors, Inc., Corona, New
York, SMS dealer and Steve Saleen.
Father’s Day on Long Island, New York Nineteen Saleens were at Chicken Holiday in Westbury,
Long Island, New York to greet Steve Saleen on Father’s
Day, June 20, 2010. Getting onto the island with a trailer
was a challenge, but once on the island, the area was like
any suburban area. The gathering was held by Di Blasi Motors, Inc, Corona, New York, a new SMS dealer
(www.diblasimotors.com), and hosted by the Long Island,
L.I. Stangs.
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MCA Grand National, Mustangs Northwest 30th
Annual Roundup, Bellevue, Washington
Text and photos by Debbie
July 15-18, 2010 was an exciting time in the Pacific Northwest as
it was the first time that the MCA Grand Nationals were held on
the west coast. The festivities began on July 15th with 60 participants taking their cars to Pacific Raceways to drive the 2.8 mile
course. Rides were available courtesy of Miller Motorsports and
Roush in cars like the FR500S, the new Roush, and a 2011
GT350 driven by MCA President Steven McCarley.
Pony Trails took off from Monroe with over 267 cars driving
through Snohomish, Lake Stevens, Granite Falls, Arlington Darrington, Marblemount, Rockport, and ending at the Newhalem
Dam. This route showcased farms, rivers, and snow capped
mountains, giving out of town guests the chance to see beautiful
areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The MCA Judged show on July 17th had 260 cars from across
the US and Canada. Steve, Liz, and Molly Saleen along with
George Follmer were in attendance this year. Shelby, Ford,
Miller Motorsports, and Roush trailers along with the SMS booth
added a lot to the show.
Above: SMS Supercars.
Above, left to right: Molly, Liz, and Steve Saleen. Above,
right: George Follmer, Motorsports Hall of Fame race car driver.
2011SMS 302 Mustangs.
As always, the dinner cruise was a hit. Over 250 people were
treated to an amazing meal and incredible views of the Seattle
skyline. Guest speakers included NPD's Rick Schmidt, Steve
Saleen, MCA President Steven McCarley, and Motorsports Hall
of Fame race car driver George Follmer. The highlight of the
evening was the auction. Steve Saleen made auction history
when he outbid himself on a hat donated by Jack Roush. When
asked why he outbid himself on Roush's hat, he simply told everyone that he makes great cars, too.
The People's Choice show was held on Sunday, July 18th, with
1300 cars in attendance. There were more than 100 Saleen cars
in the parking lot where the SMS booth was located. The new
2011 SMS 302's are incredible!! I was also given the honor of
volunteering in the SMS booth with Steve, Liz, Molly, and Jim
Dvorak. Between autograph sessions, the Saleen's were taking
pictures, autographing cars, holding babies, and talking to fans
that came to the booth, including a couple from Australia. They
made everyone feel welcome, and were very gracious.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation had a booth. By
selling 45th Anniversary teddy bears dressed in leather jackets
(donated by the Ford Foundation), they raised over $800 for
things like research, insulin pumps, and new treatments. Steve
Saleen lent his support by autographing over 30 bears. (Steve
autographed 10 bears at the 45th Anniversary show in 2009.)
They also displayed the Legends of Ford hood airbrushed at
SEMA by legendary airbrush artist Mickey Harris and signed by
Edsel Ford, Steve Saleen, Parnelli Jones, John Force, Ashley
Force, Vaughn Gitten, Jr., Robert Hight, and Chip Foose. Steve
Saleen was presented a hat from Cece Green, a 9 year old who
was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes when she was 16 months
old and had just received an insulin pump which will allows her to
live a more normal life. Cece handed Steve the hat, and Steve
told her he would be honored to accept the hat, but she had to
autograph it for him, and then he would autograph one for her. It
was adorable when she had to ask her dad what an autograph
was.
I also had the privilege of meeting a 17 year old young man who
applied for a grant and built his own Mustang. He was so proud
of his car. He didn't realize that the show, the first show for his
car, was the MCA Grand Nationals. He was so nervous to be
judged on that level. His car received a Gold Award! When Liz
Saleen rode around the parking lot and made the comment - nice
car - he was on cloud 9. It is really fantastic to see the love for
Mustangs reach the younger generation.
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Above: Jim Dvorak, SOEC.
Above: Liz Saleen greeting a
young fan.
Above: Steve and Liz Saleen
at the SMS display.
Above: The Legends of Ford hood by airbrush artist Mickey Harris.
Above, left: Cece Green autographing a hat for Steve Saleen.
Above, right: Steve Saleen and Cece Green sporting their
autographed hats. Below, left: Molly Saleen. Below, right:
S281 Speedster #99-02, formerly Liz Saleen’s daily driver.
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Sunshine in Erie, Pennsylvania
The Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club's Annual Car Show
was held at Bob Ferrando Ford, Girard, PA on August 1,
2010. The Erie weather is always an issue! This year sunshine was plentiful! Eight Saleens were present. The show
had their usual Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle with the
proceeds going to the Autism Society.
Ed and Lisa Hinker were present with their S281E #070032. They traveled from Sturgis, South Dakota with
Saleen Owners Frank and Judy Lawton, also from Sturgis.
They were on the way east pick up Frank's newly purchased
Saleen Sterling Edition. In addition to showing a car, the
Sturgis visitors were at the show to distribute information
about the 2010 Sturgis Mustang Rally.
One of the most noticeable Saleens that were at the show
was an authentic Saleen #01-0503 that was wrecked and
then restored with a custom Pink paint job and graphics.
See the photo in column two of this page.
S281
#01-0503
Below, left to right: S281 SC #06-1142, S281 SC #070014, and grabber orange Mustangs.
www.grabberorange.net
Left: S281 SC
#04-0207
Below: S281E
#07-0032
S281
#05-1153
Background photo: July 31, 2010, Pymatuning Lake, Spillway near Erie, Pennsylvania on the way to the Erie show.
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Hoof Prints on the Sand 2
Virginia “Beach” would ordinarily bring to mind a weekend of
sun and sand. The weekend of August 13-15, 2010 featured
sun and Mustangs at the Pembroke Mall, Virginia Beach,
Virginia. The Southeastern Virginia Mustang Club held the
Mustang Club of America National Hoof Prints in the Sand 2.
On Friday, a nice breeze and 84 degrees temperature made
the task of cleaning the cars just a little easier. The traditional banquet was held on Friday evening instead of Saturday evening. Six Saleens were among the cars that were
judged on Saturday afternoon. Saturday evening featured a
drive down Virginia Beach Boulevard to the popular beach
area. Street performers were on corners and side streets to
add to the festive vacation atmosphere. The people on the
sidewalks stopped and photographed the parade of Mustangs on the Boulevard.
S281
#05-1359
The Mustang Club of America National Shows are a good
venue to find Mustang and Saleen owners who are enthusiastic about displaying their vehicles. In addition to the judging, fun and fellowship are the bonuses gained by attending
National MCA Shows. If having your Saleen judged doesn’t
appeal to you, try attending a show for the fellowship and
you may find that earning a trophy is possible.
S281
#98-0013
S281
#06-0931
S351
#97-0014
Left, above, & right: Cruising
Virginia Beach Boulevard.
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The Personal Touch
Carolina Regional Show
Steve Saleen offers the personal touch to his new SMS Supercars dealerships. He made a “follow-up” visit to the Chris
Leith Dodge dealership’s cruise-in on Friday evening, August
20, 2010. The SMS Challenger was the spot-light vehicle as
Steve Saleen signed free SMS Challenger posters for fans.
Steve passionately reviewed the details of his SMS Challenger for visitors at the cruise-in.
Steve Saleen signs on new SMS dealers and offers a personal visit to help promote the newly delivered SMS vehicles. On August 21, 2010, Steve Saleen visited Parkway
Ford, Winston-Salem, North Carolina for a Signature Event.
Steve Saleen is busy spreading the word that his company,
SMS Supercars, is the only authorized source for Steve
Saleen vehicles — SMS Challenger, SMS Mustang, and
SMS Camaro. www.smssupercars.com
The SVT Cobra Mustang Club held the 9th Annual Carolina
Regional SVT Cobra, Mustang, and All Ford Show at Parkway Ford on Peters Creek Parkway. To accommodate the
number of Saleens that were in attendance, the Saleen class
was expanded. Twenty-four Saleens were present. The
photos on this page are from the Carolina Regional Show.
If you’re not currently in the market for a new performance
vehicle, you might consider performance parts for your current ride. SMS Superparts offers parts for your 2009 and up
Challenger and 2009 and up Mustang.
www.smssuperparts.com
Above, center: Ed Woods, Parkway Ford.
Below, center: Steve Saleen
Below: Steve Saleen autograph sessions. Above: 2011 SMS 302 Mustang.
Below, left to right: Saleen # 89-0235; Dave Bruno’s Parnelli Jones #423; & Stuart Earp, S281 #03-0081, Yellow Mustang Registry.
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Mustangs at the Mansion, Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
The Mustang Club of America 2010 National Mustang Show,
Mustangs at the Mansion, was held by the Blue Ridge Mustang
Club of Asheville on September 3-5, 2010. The beautiful 8,000
acre Biltmore Estate was invaded by Mustangs! Nearly 500
show cars were registered for the judged show field. Registered
spectators were parked in other parking lots. Shuttle buses
traversed the area to take people to the parking lots, hotels, and
attractions on the estate. The main attraction was the Biltmore
House. Completed in 1895, the Biltmore House was the home
of George Washington Vanderbilt. See the front cover.
The Vanderbilt fortune was made by George Vanderbilt’s GreatGrandfather. In 1810 he built a ferry service on New York Bay
that grew into a trade business and fleet of steamboats making
trips to Europe and Central America. The successive generations increased the family fortune as financiers.
The show was like a family reunion for long time SOEC members. See the cover, pages 3, 14, and 16 for more information
and photos.
The photos below are
scenes
from
the
show and members
of the SOEC family.
Above, left to right: Fred Blum, Molly Saleen, Liz Saleen, Debbie
Blaylock, Steve Saleen, Robin Gallo (Pink Flamingos), Marilyn Peek,
and Lisa DeWolf (Pink Flamingos). See photos on page 16 for Pink
Flamingos entertainment sponsored by Steve Saleen and SMS Supercars on Sept. 4, 2010 at the Mustangs at the Mansion MCA show.
Above: Marilyn Peek and the
Pink Flamingos.
Below, left to right: Steve
Saleen, Debbie Blaylock, &
Fred Blum.
SC #90-14
Below, left to right: Bryan
Reynolds, Jim Reynolds,
Donna Kennedy, & Liz Saleen.
SC #93-01
S351#97-14 & S281 # 396
Above, left to right: Molly Saleen & Liz Saleen. Below, left to right:
Betsy & Rudy Beyer; Ed & Lucy Svoboda; Wayne, Jen, & Collin Mertz.
Left:
Debbie Blaylock’s
Grandson, Aiden.
Below, left to right: Fred Blum, Molly Saleen, Debbie Blaylock,
Liz Saleen, Steve Saleen, Bryan Reynolds, & Jim Reynolds.
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Below, left to right: Sept. 4, on the
drums with the Pink Flamingos SOEC members, Wayne Mertz &
Bryan Reynolds.
Below, right: 5 year old
Bryan Reynolds at the 30th
Anniversary Mustang Show
in 1994.
Left:
Bryan
Reynolds
on the
drums
Sept.
2010.
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“Make My Day”
Like so many proud Saleen owners, Linda and Tom Kennedy
made the trip to the Asheville, North Carolina show to meet
Steve Saleen and get their Torch Red Supercharged S281 #051263 personally autographed by Steve Saleen. They have expressed deep appreciation to Steve for making the extra effort to
seek out their Saleen that was parked in a spectator parking lot,
separate from the other cars. He truly made their day! Again,
there’s that personal touch that Steve is known for. He is aware
of the efforts that owners go through to attend a signature event
and does his best to find the Saleen vehicles in attendance.
Below, left to right: Tom & Linda Kennedy, and Steve Saleen.
PJ in the Snow. What a Sight! December 12, 2009 was SOEC member
David Bruno’s lucky day! In memory of
Gene Larkin, Pittsburgh’s Sturman-Larkin
Ford sponsored a raffle for the benefit of the
ALS Association, fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease. The drawing was based on the
Pennsylvania Big Four Lottery Number for
Saturday, December 12, 2010. The winning number was 1787 and Parnelli Jones
Saleen #423 was the prize.
PJ photos by David Bruno.
Below, left to right: December
19, 2009 - Mrs. Nancy Larkin,
David Bruno, and Lew Dowdy,
salesman who sold David the
winning ticket.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania All-Ford Nationals
Text and photos by David Bruno
Carlisle Events in Carlisle, PA produces the Carlisle All-Ford
Nationals, the largest all Ford show in the world. The 2010
event was held on June 4-6 with approximately 30 Saleens in
attendance. The event had over 2,000 vendors, indoor exhibits,
burnout contest, Fun Field participant judging, Women’s Oasis,
car give-away on Sunday, and much more. Once again David
Bruno represented SOEC and SMS Supercars at the event.
Marcella Woods and Grey Synder (owners of Dan Gurney #82)
helped with hanging the SMS banners. Marcella also won a
Celebrity Pick Award By Bill Miller III.
Jose Becerra debuted his 1998 S351 Speedster #14 that had
sat in a barn for a number of years. It won a 3rd place award in
the 1994-2004 Saleen class. Jose's Speedster was parked next
to the club tent, and he helped man the space when necessary.
Michael & Pam O'Sullivan brought their his & hers 2006 S281
Extreme coupes. Both have been tuned by JDM Engineering. Mike won a 3rd place award in the 2005-09 Saleen class.
Jeff Foulk and his two sons, first time event attendees, enjoyed
everything that Saturday offered. Jeff drove his 2006 S281 S/C
coupe from Ohio, while his oldest son drove a Ford Super Duty
pickup pulling Jeff's no-miles, original owner, 1985 Mustang GT
hatchback. All three vehicles participated in the Carlisle Fun
Field Show. Jeff's Saleen won a 2nd place award in the 200509 Saleen class.
Above, left to right: Chuck Lezar (Sturman-Larkin Ford) and
new PJ Saleen owner, David Bruno making it official on Dec. 19,
2009. PJ was out of the snow and looking better.
Below: May 29, 2010, PJ out of winter storage and looking
really good after clay bar and wax treatment.
The SOEC tent was a popular place, with free club posters and
SMS Supercars sales material on hand for visitors. The PJ
proved enticing to kids with cell phone cameras. The two most
frequent topics were availability of replacement Saleen vehicle
parts and "where's Steve?" Sunday Jim D'Amore III and Ned
Shortsleeve from JDM Engineering visited.
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Above, left to right: Sunday, June 6, 2010 - Dan Gurney
Saleen #82 and Parnelli Jones (PJ) Saleen #423 at the All-Ford
Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB
SALEEN ALLEY
Calendar of Events Please visit www.soec.org/events for information on
these events and other SOEC activities.
January 8 & 9, 2011
17th Annual Ford & Mustang Roundup
Sponsored by National Parts Depot
Silver Springs, Ocala, Florida
http://www.npdlink.com/modules.php?name=Silver_Springs
April 16, 2011
SMS Supercars Open House
2737 Wardlow Rd., Corona, California
www.smssupercars.com
April 17, 2011
Fabulous Fords Forever
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California
www.fabulousfordsforever.org
June 3-5, 2011
Carlisle All-Ford Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
www.carsatcarlisle.com
September 2-5, 2011
Sturgis Mustang Rally, Sturgis, South Dakota
www.sturgismustangrally.com
Sturgis Mustang Rally 2010
Over 500 Mustangs were registered for the 4th Annual Sturgis Mustang Rally, September 2-6, 2010. Events included
drag racing, cruiser night, Black Hills poker run tour, show &
shine on Main St., cruiser night parade, pub crawl, classic
Mustang auction, Mustang rodeo, live entertainment, autocross for cash prizes, dice roll to win a Sturgis Mustang Rally
Mustang, and more!
MCA 2011 National Show Schedule Check the MCA website at www.mustang.org for details
and regional MCA shows.
April 8-10, 2011
Wild West Pony Show
North Texas Mustang Club
Mesquite Memorial Stadium, Mesquite, Texas
May 20-22, 2011
River City National
Jacksonville Mustang Club
River City Marketplace, Jacksonville, Florida
June 17-19, 2011
Mustangs at the Beach
Mustang Shelby Club of Long Island
Sands Point Preserve, (Guegenheim Estate)
Sands Point, New York
August 12-14, 2011
Midwest National Mustang Show
Mustang Club of Central Iowa
Holiday Inn - Airport, Des Moines, Iowa
September 2-4, 2011
MCA Grand National
Monuments & Mustangs
National Capital Region Mustang Club
Regency Furniture Stadium, Waldorf, Maryland
Above: Main St., Sept. 4, 2010 Sturgis Mustang Rally. Photo
by Sturgis Photo and Gifts. www.sturgisrallyphoto.com To order
a print, call 605-347-6570.
Below & right: September 2010 Sturgis Mustang Rally, Sturgis,
South Dakota. Photos from www.sturgismustangrally.com
SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB
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SOEC Headquarters
P.O. Box 9025
Asheville, NC 28805
Below & right: Mustangs at the Mansion, September 4, 2010.
Steve Saleen and SMS Supercars sponsored the evening's entertainment - the Pink Flamingos, an entertainment group from
New Mexico. The entertainment featured audience participation, line dancing, volley ball beach party, and SOEC members
joined Steve on stage for WE ARE FAMILY.
Gene - Wild Man
Above: Steve Saleen with a 2010 460X SMS Mustang at the
Mustangs at the Mansion National Mustang Club of America
show at the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina.