Posts Tagged ‘ 2010 HRR Trade Show ’

News Bites: Industry News in 100 Words or Less

By Ashley Smissen , July 30, 2010 in News & Events

Detroit Speed Debuts New 1963 Chevy II Test Car

Detroit Speed has announced that it has added a new 1963 Chevy II to its family of test cars. The recently completed test car features the company’s Chevy II Front Frame, Inner Fenders and the new Chevy II QuadraLink. The car also features Detroit Speed’s Chevy II Deep Tubs, which took home an Innovation Award at the 2010 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show.

The Chevy II joins other DSE test cars that include the Twister Camaro and a 1965 Chevelle.

Prestolite Performance Acquires of QuickTime

Prestolite Performance, the parent company of brands such as Mr. Gasket, Lakewood, ACCEL, Hays and Mallory, has announced that it has acquired QuickTime, Inc., a manufacturer of lightweight bell housings and racing accessories. QuickTime’s manufacturing and R & D will continue to be based out of its headquarters in Oskaloosa, Iowa, while its sales, service and administration will transfer to Prestolite’s Cleveland headquarters by the end of the year. QuickTime President and CEO Ross McCombs will join the Prestolite team doing new product innovation.

“Big Daddy” Don Garlits to Serve as Grand Marshal of Blue Suede Cruise

Drag racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits will serve as the Grand Marshal of the Goodguys 9^th Blue Suede Cruise, which will be held August 20-22 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Garlits, who was voted the greatest driver in the history of NHRA drag racing, will be signing autographs and selling memorabilia at the cruise. One of his vintage dragsters, “Swamp Rat,” will also be at the show.

For more information on the Blue Suede Cruise, go to www.ggbluesuedecruise.com.

Tags: "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, 2010 Events, 2010 HRR Trade Show, Award Winners, Company Acquisitions, Cruises, Detroit Speed, Don Garlits, Drag Racing, Goodguys, Industry Icons, NHRA News, Prestolite Performance

Jack Roush Hospitalized Following Plane Crash

By Ashley Smissen , July 28, 2010 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, News & Events

Jack Roush is shown accepting the Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 HRR Trade Show in March.

Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and chairman of Roush Enterprises, has been hospitalized following a plane crash at Wittman Regional Airport in OshKosh, Wisconsin, Roush Enterprises is reporting on its website.

Roush, in town for the annual EAA AirVenture show, was landing his Hawker Beechcraft Premier jet when the accident occurred. He was transported to a local hospital. Dr. Kevin Wasco, the attending physician, says that Roush is in serious but stable condition.

Vintage Trade Show Photos Added to HRR’s Facebook

By Ashley Smissen , June 21, 2010 in News & Events, Photo Galleries

Carroll Shelby (center) is flanked by friends as he's presented with the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003.

Plans are already underway for the 2011 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show! Our 13^th annual show will bring all the fun and education of our past shows, plus many new and exciting surprises!

We’ve added some great photos from many of the past HRR Trade Shows onto our Facebook page. To check out these photos, become Hotrod & Restoration’s friend on Facebook by going to www.facebook.com/hotrodandrestoration.

You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/hrrmag.

Tags: 2010 HRR Trade Show, 2011 HRR Trade Show, Facebook, Hotrod & Restoration Show Photos, Photo Galleries

Featured Vehicle: ‘One Nasty-Looking’ 1969 Chevy Camaro

By Ashley Smissen , June 10, 2010 in Photo Galleries, Rod Shops

“Sinister functionality” is the term Michael P. Manning uses to describe the concept of his 1969 Camaro. Since the day the original concept of the car was formulated, he knew one thing: it had to be a menacing muscle car.

The May 2010 Issue of Hotrod & Restoration Is About to Hit Your Mailbox!

By Ashley Smissen , May 4, 2010 in Business Resources, News & Events

The latest issue of Hotrod & Restoration is on its way to your shop. Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of the 2010 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, including exhibitor interviews, event coverage and information on all of the products entered into the New Product Showcase. There’s also in-depth coverage of the products that won a 2010 Innovation Awards.

Also inside your May issue of Hotrod & Restoration:

Gallery: Fun Times at the 2010 HRR Trade Show!

By Ashley Smissen , April 6, 2010 in News & Events, Photo Galleries

While the 2010 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show offered a lot of great opportunities for networking, talking shop and making business deals, there certainly was enough time for attendees and exhibitors to have a lot of fun! Here’s a small sampling of the good times had at this year’s show!

Video: Rob Ida Concepts Takes the 'Vanishing Point' Challenger to the HRR Trade Show

By Ashley Smissen , April 6, 2010 in News & Events, Videos

Rob Ida Concepts displayed several cars at the recent Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, including the 1970 Dodge Challenger “Vanishing Point,” a Featured Vehicle in the March 2010 issue of Hotrod & Restoration.

The Rob Ida Concepts team took the Challenger around Indianapolis, shooting video of that late-night trip and the car’s time on the showroom floor, which includes an interview with David Kidd of “Vanishing Point” paint supplier Planet Color and demonstrations of the car’s coolest features, like its card-swipe entry system.

Gallery: Cool Cars From the 2010 HRR Trade Show

By Ashley Smissen , March 23, 2010 in News & Events, Photo Galleries, Rod Shops

The 2010 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show had so much to offer its attendees: free educational seminars, exhibitors showcasing their latest products and a chance to mingle with new and old friends within the industry. It also delivered plenty of eye candy in the way of pristine classic cars located all over the show floor.

Here’s just a few of the many beautiful vehicles that were on display at our show last week!

: “Hard Candy” 1932 Ford Roadster

: Deluxe 1923 T-Bucket

: The Truckster

: “Toasty Goat” 1965 GTO

: 1934 Ford Three-Window

: 1932 Ford Sedan

: 1961 Corvette

: 1970 Chevelle SS

All photos by Ashley Majeski Smissen.

The Numbers Are in for the 2010 HRR Trade Show!

By Ashley Smissen , March 23, 2010 in News & Events, Rod Shops

It’s official: the 12^th annual Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show was a huge success! The number of attendees and the number of exhibitors were both up from 2009’s show. Attendees from over 900 companies enjoyed the only trade show designed for their industry!

4,359 people registered for the show, and attendance was up 10% from 2009!

138 companies exhibited at the show, a 27% increase from last year.

In addition, 41 states were represented at this year’s show, as well as 9 countries, with attendees coming from as far away as New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Nigeria!

We had more show cars than ever before, with 24 muscle cars, hot rods, classic trucks and customs on display throughout the show floor.

We look forward to another successful show in 2011! To stay up-to-date on next year’s show, be sure to keep checking www.hotrodshow.com!

Tags: 2009 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, 2010 HRR Trade Show, 2011 HRR Trade Show, HRR Display Cars

2010 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show Is a Success!

By Ashley Smissen , March 16, 2010 in News & Events, Photo Galleries

The 12^th Annual Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, held last week at the Indianapolis Convention Center, proved to be a big hit with both exhibitors and attendees, with attendance numbers up for both.

The show hosted 40 successful manufacturer’s seminars during the Education and Training Day on Thursday; and two days on the show floor filled with business, networking and exciting events.

Here’s a quick look at what went on during show, which is the only trade show exclusively for the hot rod, street rod, muscle car and classic truck markets. Check out the May issue of Hotrod & Restoration for complete coverage of the show!