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New Exhibit & Events for 50th Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals, Feb. 11-14

New Exhibit & Events for 50th Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals, Feb. 11-14

The 50th annual Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals begins today at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. Celebrating 12 years of motorsports history, the Museum offers an array of unique events and activities taking place during the four-day Winternationals, all of which are open to the public and cost little or nothing.

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SEMA Scholarship Program Applications Now Available Online

Applications for the 2010 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF) are now available online. For 25 years, SMSF has provided financial assistance to students who attend colleges, universities, trade or vocational schools and who are pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

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Southern California Animal Rescue Organization Hosting Car Show Saturday

A German Shepherd sits in front of a stunning 1962 Corvette at the 2009 show.

The Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) is hosting its 7th Annual CARe Show this Saturday at the Capistrano Sports Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the homeless dogs and cats of San Juan Capistrano, California. The car show will feature pre-registered custom, antique and personalized hot rods, trucks, muscle cars and classics.

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A Sneak Peek at the 2010 HRR Trade Show

A Sneak Peek at the 2010 HRR Trade Show

Our annual Trade Show Preview offers a closer look at the upcoming HRR Trade Show and all of its exciting events and features!

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Video: Planet Color Hosting Seminar at HRR Trade Show

David Kidd of Planet Color talks about the “7 Steps to a Killer Paint Job” workshop the company is hosting during Education & Training Day and the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show in this video interview.

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HRR Trade Show Seminar Preview: Dynamat, Evod & Eaton Detroit Spring

The 12th Annual Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show is only four weeks away! Our Education & Training Day presenters are putting the finishing touches on their workshops. Here’s what Evod, Eaton Detroit Spring and Dynamat have planned for their seminars.

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Inaugural Gene Winfield Award Announced

The first Winfield Award—presented by master customizer and designer Gene Winfield in recognition of automotive excellence—will be presented during the 2010 Syracuse Nationals, July 16–18.

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HRR Trade Show Attendees: Last Chance to Reserve Hotel Rooms at Discounted Rates!

Attendees of the upcoming Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show can still get discounted rates at five Indianapolis hotels if they make reservations by Monday, February 15.

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Presenters Share What They Have Planned for Education & Training Day Seminars

With just five weeks left until the start of the 12th Annual Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, Education & Training Day presenters are putting the finishing touches on their workshops. Here’s what a handful of the presenters have planned for their seminars.

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Over 20 Cars to Be on Display at HRR Trade Show

Just some of the 23 cars set to be on display at the 2010 HRR Trade Show!

This year’s Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show will feature the largest display of hot rods, street rods, muscle cars and classic trucks in the show’s history! To date, 23 vehicles are set to be on display—including a dazzling 1933 Willys by builder Rob Ida, a 1958 Plymouth Belvedere by All Classic Restorations, even a 1949 Ford Salt Truck!

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