By Richard Parks
1) Ronald Charles Phelps, age 76, of La Mirada, California, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Ronald was born in California. A visitation for Ronald will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Rose Hills Mortuary Visitation Center, Mortuary Chapel #120, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California 90601. Following the visitation will be a funeral service from 1 PM to 2 PM at the same location. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ronald’s memory may be made to St Jude Medical Center, www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rosehills.com for the Phelps family. From Sam Eidy
2) Ely Reeves Callaway III, born in 1947, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home in Newport Beach, California, from injuries sustained after a fall. Reeves was a legendary figure in the world of high-performance automobiles. Entirely self-taught, Reeves founded the Callaway Cars in 1977 from his garage in Old Lyme, Connecticut. His first product success was an aftermarket turbo kit for BMW, which renowned automotive journalist Don Sherman reviewed favorably that year in Car and Driver. Reeves, a Formula Vee champion driver prior to becoming a constructor, moved to Old Lyme, Connecticut. His design innovations were for BMW, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Land Rover, Mazda and General Motors. Reeves is perhaps best known for his work with Corvette, The Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette “B2K” and the Twin Turbo Corvette, dubbed “The Sledgehammer.” In 1994, Reeves launched a Germany-based racing unit, Callaway Competition, which achieved successes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and later a European GT racing team. A longtime helicopter pilot and Board Director for Kaman Corporation, Reeves was in recent years a founding adviser to a hydrogen-powered and composite-intensive, blended-wing aircraft start-up with funding from NASA and the Air Force. Sent in by Stefan Pagnani
Reeves Callaway was a very erudite and engaging fellow, always interested in his friends and their lives more than talking about his … and that was while designing and building some of the best damn Corvettes ever seen. He’ll be sorely missed. Doug Stokes
Reeves Callaway, 1947-2023. I don’t know if you know my close friend Reeves Callaway passed away. I have so many souvenirs with Reeves. I remember very well when he ordered from Stand21 the drivers’ equipment when Callaway team raced for the first time the 24-Hours. He came to see me before the race with his dad Elye Reeves who created the Golf Company. We were sharing time together during my California trip. I know very well his kids Pete, Walker and Lily. Yves Yves Morizot
YVES: There will be more on Reeves in the next issue.
3) I’m Greg Long, Russell Long’s brother. I just recently started receiving your newsletter, I think Steve Reyes forwarded it. My brother passed Aug 23, 2022. He was a helluva funny car driver, drove the Sundance, Pabst Blue Ribbon Charger, drove for Schumacher, Jungle Jim and the ‘Goose’ (McEwen). Not sure if you mentioned Russell’s passing but if not, I know he had many friends and fans. Feel free to contact me if you’d like. Thanks Greg Long.
GREG: Welcome. Please send an obituary or history of your brother or a notice from the mortuary. I would like to post it. Perhaps we can work on a short biography of you and your brother.
4) On July 15th the Lions Automobilia Foundation honored Ed “Isky the Camfather” Iskenderian. NHRA Sportsman and Fuel Funny Car World Champion Jack Beckman served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. The Sold-Out car show started at 9AM along with the opening of the Museum where attendees can enjoy donuts and coffee in Rick’s Cafe. At 12:15 pm, a special presentation and awards ceremony was held, culminating in a celebration of Isky’s birthday with a special birthday cake.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Ed Iskenderian’s 102nd birthday at Lions Automobilia Foundation and Museum,” said Rick Lorenzen, Founder of the Lions Automobilia Foundation. “This event offers a unique opportunity for automotive enthusiasts to come together, pick up a limited-edition t-shirt, enjoy a cool car show, and pay tribute to the incredible legacy of Ed Iskenderian. With Isky’s family, friends, and the exceptional exhibits at our museum, it will undoubtedly be an unforgettable celebration.”
The Southern California Section of SAE International joined the party to present Ed with the Peter Bryant Award honoring motorsports technical excellence. The Lexan and Titanium permanent award will be on display at the Lions Automobilia Foundation and Museum in Rancho Dominguez.
The Lions Automobilia Foundation and Museum is located at Price Transfer on 2790 East Del Amo Boulevard in Rancho Dominguez, California, offering an immersive experience for car and racing enthusiasts. With an extensive collection that spans the history of automobile racing at legendary Lions Drag Strip and the Long Beach Grand Prix, new exhibits under construction are a tribute to Long Beach Marine Stadium, Ascot Raceway, iconic racers like Parnelli Jones and Bill Stroppe, and recent contributions from esteemed donor Clint Eastwood. Eastwood’s noteworthy additions include the Chevy pick-up from the movie “Bridges of Madison County” and Mercury Grand Torino movie cars, alongside replicas of famous vehicles like the Batmobile, “Back to the Future’s” DeLorean, “Christine,” “KITT,” the “General Lee” Dodge Charger, Thelma & Louise’s T-bird, and an impressive collection of meticulously restored Willys Automobiles. The museum showcases a wide array of remarkable vehicles. For more information about the Lions Automobilia Museum please visit LionsAutomobilia.org. Lana Chrisman, Museum Director
Replies on Isky’s (Ed Iskenderian) 102 birthday party at the Lions Automobilia Museum, in Rancho Dominguez, on July 15, 2023.
“Isky’s 102 birthday party at the Lions Automobilia Museum on July 15th was a memorable occasion and all of you are to be congratulated for making his big day so memorable. It was a pleasure to see and talk to so many; you make my day and I know you made Isky’s day special. Thank you to Rick Lorenzen, Lana Chrisman, Kenny Youngblood and all the staff and docents who made our stay so wonderful. More thanks to all who came to display their cars and to set up booths for displays. The Lions is a well-run and fun place to hang out. It is also an archive of immense historical value to the car culture. If I forgot to mention (actually nag you) to work on your biographies and stories to leave behind to the next generation, please start now, and if you need my help just write to me.” Richard Parks
“It was as you say, a lovely experience, especially for me as a number of old friends who I hadn’t seen in many moons all came to the party. Lions is really taking up the challenge of running first-class events. I had the pleasure of seeing and talking to a broad number of people many of whom are my heroes. It was a magical meet.” Doug Stokes
“The Peter Bryant Challenger Award was conceived by veteran racer Dave Wolin and long-time motorsports PR practitioner Doug Stokes. First presented in 2010 at the ‘Legends of Riverside’ event at the Riverside Raceway Museum, the Peter Bryant Challenger Award pays homage to the work that Bryant did in the technical and design side of the racing sport. Since the Riverside Museum closed in 2016, the organizers have been in search of a new organization to tend to the annual award. SAE SoCal has stepped up to the role. Ed Iskenderian, also known as the ‘Camfather’ has been an innovator, engineer, and racer for over 80 years! Iskenderian turns 102 this month but continues to be active in the business that carries his name.” From Doug Stokes
5) We just came back from Ed “Isky” Iskenderian’s 102nd Birthday Party at Lions Drag Racing Musem today! It was epic with so many of the greats still alive. Ed was sharp and in good spirits with many people that love him around. If you are ever driving on the street and you see a guy wearing a helmet please do not race him. hiddenpioneers.
6) Good morning, Richard, it’s really good to hear from you and thanks for a quick and positive reply, it’s much appreciated. You mention 35 volumes, I have a 30-page document, see attachment, is that one of the same? Thank you for permission to use whatever we need. Do you know if any of this has been published and do you have or are any of the original documents still about? Simon, who I believe you already know and copied in your reply, sent me a copy of your Motorsports Newsletter #7. I only have this one email address so please add me to your mailing list. I’ve added Nick Pettitt’s email address this time. Nick is the most knowledgeable person I know on British Drag Racing especially the late 1950’s and all the 1960’s and follows on up to 1990. He edits all the Pioneers stories ready for Simon to upload all photos and other items to any story ready for publication on eurodragster.
We’re publishing a Series of Special Events Features this year starting in August covering the early years of British Drag Racing before the American Invasion then September the 10th 2023. As I’m sure you know will be the 60th Anniversary of when Mooneyes became the first American dragster to appear in England to race Sydney Allard’s Chrysler Dragster at Silverstone, Brighton, Church Lawford and Debden. Nick is currently writing these stories again for publication on eurodragster. Then start again in May 2024. We have been trying to find out about George Wells, the chief starter at Drag Festivals in 1964 and ’65 and also the American Commandos visits at Santa Pod in 1966 and ’67. We would like to know if he’s still alive and his whereabouts as we assumed he returned to America. He was stationed at the time in Europe with the USAF. We now have the original letter from him that he sent to Gerry Belton which brought about him becoming chief starter. We’ve already spoken to Brian Holmes who took over from George. He’s supplied us so far with text and we await some photos from him which he said he still has. You may know that he moved to California I believe in the mid to late 1960’s and is still there. Cheers from John, Simon and Nick. John Hunt, editor@eurodragster.com
JOHN: I don’t believe you have the full history of my father’s involvement in drag racing, but a portion. I will send you the entire history, but you will need to use the Table of Contents for each year as there is no Index. His story was simply too big to allow time for an Index. That and the biographies and articles that I wrote have not been published. I send it out free of charge to whomever would like to read it. The history is from first-hand documents or other sources. I will add your email and Nick’s as well. If there is anyone else in the UK who wants to be added to the Motorsports Newsletter just send me their email addresses.
My university degree is in History and my professor advised me that the number one effort historians should undertake is biographies. Rather than do long bios I emphasize short ones because that gives volume to the accumulation of biographical histories. A hundred short bios are more substantial than one long bio. If you are interested in how I do them, I will be glad to help you. Once my system is mastered you should be able to create a bio on a person in roughly two hours. I will be glad to start you out.
My next unsolicited advice is directed toward promoting your group. Find newsletters, websites, podcasts, groups, blogs, etc, and send them regular updates, about 2 weeks to a month apart, short (50-200 words) about what you are doing; Hall of Fames, reunions, shows, races, individuals, anniversaries, meetings, etc. It needs to be constant and avoid press releases. I adapt press releases because they tend to be repetitive, long-winded, full of adjectives and short on details. Make what you send out, especially to people like me who want to know, short, fact-filled, relevant and detailed, but OFTEN. You want your message to be broadcast constantly so that your programs stay fresh in the public’s mind.
7) Don Smith writes: Wins by Clay Millican, Matt Hagan headline 43rd and final NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Denver, Manny Buginga’s New Pro Mod Revealed with Air Flaps, Chute Net, and much more at www.Dragzine.com.
DON: Keep us informed if the Bandimere Family finds a new spot for a major drag strip in Colorado.
8) Tom Matano was the first Hidden Pioneer to join Bill Montgomery and Jennifer Rodriguez was the youngest Team member at 17 years old in High school her senior year. We connected them up after a few car shows and visits with Larry Wood, Hector Cademartori, Bob Rosas who all gave her encouragement to keep going. Jennfier was mentored by Tom Matano at this school in Northern California where she recently graduated this year. We found her at Victor Valley High school in the City of Colton, CA. She is on her way to a great paying career in Art as a trained Artist. See her interview with Tom and some of her past work as a High School student. Help us find more Jennifer’s in high schools. Enjoy this Hidden Pioneers Success. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y2E1flzti0odWZav_zJwZ4HKPGYOaqdU/view?usp=sharing. Videos of Jennifer Pop Art: Comic Girl Look | Jennifer Rodriguez – YouTube. My Art Progress 2012 to Now (2016) | JRDesignz – YouTube. And Jenny’s 1st Mural | JRDesignz – YouTube. From Bill Montgomery, Hidden Pioneers
9) Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Lyon Air Museum is further celebrating hot rod history where hot rod history was made. From 10AM to 1PM, Hot Rods on the Tarmac will be open to the public showcasing a display of approximately 100 visiting period-authentic hot rods from the 1940’s and 1950’s era. The LYON AIR MUSEUM will host a special exhibit: Santa Ana Drags and Beyond: America’s First Official Drag Strip. July 1, 2023– September 4, 2023, from Mark Foster, Museum Director. The Lyon Air Museum is located at 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana, California 92707,Phone: 714-210-4585. Email: info www.lyonairmuseum.org. Daily Hours of Operation: 10AM-4PM. Admission Rates: General-$14, Seniors and Veterans-$11, Ages 5 to 17-$7. Children 5 years and under-Free Admission. Groups of 10 or more will receive $1 discount per ticket.
10) E MARINE TECH SHOW/EXPO • E Marine Tech Show/Expo builds on future technology by also introducing the E Marine industry side of all types of E watercraft and E boats the E Marine Tech Show/Expo in its EV Future Tech Show/Expo exhibits. E Marine Tech Show (spagnani.
11) Received funny stories for Kent Fuller from Bill Holland. Please send me your Kent Fuller stories. If I don’t have them, I can’t send them out to others, can I?
12) Urban Workshop, Orange County (California) largest DIY makerspace and the community, July 15, 2023, from 1pm-4pm, free entry, 365-A Clinton Street, Costa Mesa, California, 92626 (949-296-2153), www.UrbanWorkshop.net.
Class Tracks offer an exciting way to learn about the topics you love and are passionate about. They offer detailed instruction along with projects that allow you to apply the new skills and take something home you can be proud off. All of the class tracks include sign offs in the instructional areas so you can come back on your own as a member and continue to make your own projects.
TRK 114 – CNC Plasma Cutter Class Track, July 16th, 9am – 4pm
TRK 106 – 3D Printing Class Track, July 9th – July 16th, 9am – 4pm
TRK 110 – Automotive Class Track, July 29th – August 19th, 1pm -4pm
TRK 104 – Woodshop Class Track, August 8th – September 12th, 6pm – 9pm
TRK 105 – Welding Class Track, August 9th – September 13th, 6pm – 9pm
TRK 111 – HAAS CNC Mill Class Track, Sept. 11th – October 16th, 6pm – 9pm
Don’t let your kids be bored this summer. Get them enrolled before the classes fill up. It’s easy to enroll on our website. Remember to create the new account in your student’s name and add your contact information. Each student will need to be enrolled separately. Summer Camps classes run through August 25. We challenge young students to use traditional, modern tools to work through projects, make things they never thought they could. Real tools and real projects levels 1-4, ages 10-16. Bill Montgomery Hidden Pioneers hiddenpioneers and Steven Trindade at Urban Workshop at info.
13) Mark Greene at Cars Yeah info will interview on his podcast this week Kennan Rolsen from Cars & Bids; Brandt Fuqua from Graphic Disorder; Glen Smale (Author); and Mitch Williams from Rigid Industires. Cars Yeah mailing address: 4618 131st St Ct NW, Gig Harbor, Washington 98332.
14) From Craig Hoelzel: Big Car Show coming to La Verne, California, Saturday, November 18, 2023, 10am-4pm La Verne Holiday Car Show, 3rd & D Streets in Downtown La Verne. Open to all classics, muscle cars, exotics, antiques, race cars, trucks and specialty cars. Big vendor row and music entertainment. One of the biggest and oldest Car Shows in Southern California. Benefiting the CHiPs For Kids toy drive and the La Verne K9 Police Foundation. Registration and Vendor Applications are at www.CruisinLaVerne.com.
15) This Top Gun Drag Strip in Fallon, Nevada is much safer to race than getting yourself trouble from street racing. Paul Gallitero at
16) WRITING BIOGRAPHIES: My system takes about 2 hours tops over a period of a week or two. That is about 5 minutes at a time and the 2 hours includes your time and mine. I start out with questions, and you QUIT after five minutes and send it to me. Don’t do any research, type from memory and send it back for me to edit. My questions are in RED and put all your answers at the TOP. I’ll put any new answers into the story and send it back to you immediately with new questions. You can answer or ignore whatever you wish. Richard
17) CATALOG Review for the Gone Racin’ Series. CARtech Auto Books and Manuals, reviewed by Richard Parks, 13 July 2023.
Catalogs are rarely saved, with the exception being by historians and researchers into a particular culture, but they are pure gold as far as uncovering the past is concerned. CARtech’s catalog, “Auto Books and Manuals” is a case in point. The quality is on the upside, with paper quality high, 8 1/2 x 11 inches in size, 32 pages in length and a high quality of textual description to go along with the photographs of the front covers of their books and manuals for sale. The public doesn’t need to buy a catalog as the company will send them out to you for free and versions are also found on the internet. For the full review send me an email requesting the review.
18) Veloce Publishing newsletter Velocette, the Three Twins: Roarer, Model O and LE, by Brian Agnew & Ivan Rhodes is available from Veloce Publishing Veloce House, Parkway Farm Business Park, Poundbury United Kingdom info. PRICE: £25 UK, $40 USA, $53 CAN SKU: V5900 FORMAT: Hardback 25×20.7cm, 120 pages, 97 pictures, ISBN: 978-1-787119-00-0 UPC: 6-36847-01900-6. After the war, the Goodman family, which owned Veloce Ltd, focused on the production of a Motorcycle for Everyman: an idea that had featured in the company’s production bikes since its formation. Ideas embodied in the Roarer and the Model O were drawn on to produce the twin-cylinder LE range of motorcycles; these, however, were not well received by the motorcycling public, and many blame the production of the LE for the eventual demise of the company. An in-depth engineering analysis of the twin-cylinder motorcycles produced by Veloce Ltd: The Roarer, The Model O and the LE.
19) Following schedule is courtesy of SHERM PORTER at fuely32.
AUGUST 19 Hot August Nights at the Southern California Railway Museum – 1976 and older classic car – (951) 943-3020 or info
AUGUST 18-20 ANRA Summer Nationals – Auto Club Famoso Raceway – For info: www.anra.com
AUGUST 18-20 52nd Annual North-South Run 1953-1956 Ford F100 Pickups & Panels, Santa Maria, CA. info: NoSoRun or 562-920-3404
AUGUST 18-19 29th Hot El Camino Cruise Nite Atascadero, CA 6:30pm–8:30pm pre-registration. info: 805-470-3360 or jfanning or www.atascadero.org
AUGUST 19 32nd Annual Atascadero Lake Car Show 10am–3pm Mid-State Cruizers–limited to 230 entries–all cars/trucks welcome. info: Roy Barba 805-238-3177 or Larry Wilson 805-423-5218 or www.midstatecruizers.org
AUGUST 19 Annual Concours d’ Lemons California, Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA. info: www.concoursdlemons.com
AUGUST 19-20 42nd Annual Wings Over Camarillo Air Show/Car Show, must pre-register. info: info@wingsovercamarillo.com
20) I remember Bob Airheart. He helped me when I was in need of information about the brakes on my Valkyrie. He was surprised that the company Fiberfab used his brakes on a production car sporting a Chevy 500 hp 427 cu, 5-speed, ZF transaxle performance car. At the time they didn’t make his brakes anymore, I was in a bit of a stuck zone. But he was kind to help if there was another option out there. I later learned that the car I had, was built by Keith Black for Tom Martin. It used to have a Chevrolet aluminum ZL1 427 cu with 800 horsepower and a Formula 1 six-speed transaxle. Of course, the transaxle couldn’t take the punishment from the monstrous engine and blew it up. They replaced it back to a 327 cu with a Corvair transaxle. I also learned that the original owner of the Fiberfab company took my car to NASA’s wind tunnel to see its aerodynamics when in development to handle its high speed. Of course, the amusement of the factory car’s parachute was really there to help stop the ferocious beast. It was neat to know that it was a very competitive car in the SCCA and won in the open window class. Rest In Peace Airheart and thanks. Spencer Simon
21) I want to thank Acura for allowing me to Test drive the new 2023 TLX Type S (Tiger Eye Pearl) color that is Amazing! One of the highlights was Ed wearing an Acura 2022 IMSA Champions hat I gave him a couple months ago! Dave Marek pointed out that on stage it was COOL. Before heading to Lions drag racing museum, we stopped to pick up another Legend family member Richard Parks, Wally’s son who is another COOL (Hidden Pioneer). We also became friends after meeting 2 years ago at the (NHRA) Winter Nationals in Pomona. His passion for the youth comes from his Dad who I had the pleasure of talking with one-on-one several times alone. Great man to say the least. It was good to see so many big names here to enjoy Ed’s 102 Birthday party. Looking forward to many more in the future. Enjoy the photos here on the Hidden Pioneers facebook page: (20+) Facebook. Bill Montgomery, Prime Motivation & Hidden Pioneers
22) From Ernie and Elaine Nagamatsu; 1961 MacDonald Corvette Special. July 2023 Kent, Washington
At the Kent Washington Historic Races, the launch of the #00 was a gathering of people and spirits circling around the just completed #00 Corvette Special. There was the bonding of historical racing stories which included Joe Freitas, Wally Peat, and Larry Webb.
The 1961 Dave MacDonald Corvette Special bringing together a brilliant race shop with Mike, among others such as John, Dale, Chauncy, Steve, Brian, and Randy. We were all so inspired with the determination and focus of Rich MacDonald to be with us despite his brave fighting the side effects of heavy Chemo. Rich was just diagnosed with inoperable Cancer and Chemo for life extension. The interaction of our Team developed into indescribable moments as one just had to be there to experience the feel-good feelings and seeing the #00 and strong prayers for Rich. The SOVERN race organization providing special solo Parade Laps for Rich MacDonald as his dad, Dave, had Championship accomplishments in both Shelby Cobras and Corvettes, which were the themes of the race weekend. Rich drove the #00 in the parade laps, wearing a special #00 Corvette Special driving suit. Rich held my hand tightly and said, “Ernie, I don’t know how many days I have left, but this is the best day of my life, dad is watching.”
The race organizers stepped up again with the help of Jake Angel to develop an early Corvette race car parade laps, with Brad Shinn, Corky, Doug, Bob & Beky Pengraph, Debbie, Sherri, and many others. Corky personally assisted us in securing the very first racing #00 Logbook and sign the first race entry. Bob made sure our friends received proper Media Credentials and they wore their vests proudly. Our team went to the Sunday early morning Flaggers briefing to distribute special trophies and gifts to the volunteer flaggers and marshals. It was so moving, as Joe Freitas stepped forward to thank the flaggers, as he was the former racer that raced on Airport tracks with hay bales in the corners, hay bales as skimp safety barriers for flaggers of days past. We all proudly wore our embroidered #00 Corvette Special Team shirts with pride. A resounding moment was watching Joe and Wally autograph the dash of the #00 to add to the prior autograph by Rich MacDonald. Dave MacDonald left us on May 30, 1964, at the Indy 500 in a horrific crash with Eddie Sachs.
We watched Joe in his recreated 1957 Corvette early racecar, in the parade lap and to have Vicki as a passenger, remembering her as a little girl and Dave MacDonald’s daughter. Rich did the parade lap for early Corvette race cars, leading out with the #00 Corvette Special and with Wally Peat, the builder of the original #00 along with Max Balchowsky, Jim Simpson and Wally being some of Dave MacDonald’s best friends.
The #00 raced in its glowing orange red colors. The hugs were stronger than usual, tears flowed from time to time and sometimes we were speechless. The hospitality and support of SOVERN beamed on us again. As the low angled rays of sun glowed from the West, we presented the well-deserved Best Damn Garage trophy to Mike Velcher and his crew.
23) E POWERSPORTS TECH SHOW/EXPO • EV Future Tech Show/Expo builds on future technology by introducing the E side of Powersport by including the E Powersport Tech Show/Expo in is exhibits, by uniting top outdoor sports adventure brands with highly engaged thrill-seeking E ATV and E UTV vehicles. Get ready for the ultimate e powersport lifestyle event for all ages! E Powersports Tech Show (spagnani
24) Duffy Livingston and Jack Underwood at the coffee shop. Photo by Charles Embrey.
25) Thank you for sending across your latest Motorsports Newsletter. I’m not sure if you are aware or not but I’m a director of the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame who recently, during Santa Pod Raceway’s Dragstalgia event, announced their latest inductee’s. Below you will find brief citations for Roy Wilding, Eric Teboul, Rod & Anne Pallant and Roger Gorringe. The full induction ceremonies will take place at Oatland’s Park Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey on Saturday 18th November, whose elegant, four-star luxury has served the Hall of Fame so well since 2017. Notable presentations will also include the Stuart Bradbury Junior Drag Racing Awards to the season’s winning Junior Dragster and Dragbike racers. For further information and full citations please see http://www.britishdragracinghof.co.uk or our Facebook page ‘British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Limited.’ I trust you can find a slot in the next newsletter. Best regards from England, Jerry Cookson
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26) Exclusive Invitation: Be the First to Discover Our Secrets! Segerstrom Shelby Event Center. Museum & Collector Car Detailing 101, August 12, 2023, from 5pm to 7pm. Seminar includes snacks and refreshments, news and a special reveal. Limited seating and tickets are required. Segerstrom Shelby Event Center, 5 Whatney, Irvine, CA 92618. info. From Rae Segerstrom
27) By SEMA Editors. Fred Van Senus, the former CEO and president of Vehicle Specialties Inc (VSI), Van Senus and Van Sensus Auto Parts of Highland and Hammond, Indiana, has passed away. He was 79. In 1998, SEMA recognized VSI as the Warehouse Distributor of the Year. Van Senus Auto Parts was a family business until its sale to Auto-Wares in 2012. Van Senus and his brother also founded, owned and operated the high-performance distribution company VSI for more than 35 years before its sale to Meyer Distributing in 2014. From Don Smith
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