Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) is an annual celebration to raise awareness of the role

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and collection plays in American society. The day was first recognized on July 9, 2010, due, in part, to

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resolution S. Res 513, sponsored by Senators

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(D-MT) and

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(R-NC). Hundreds of events were staged nationwide to celebrate the first CCAD. Thousands attended events ranging from car cruises and shows to small-business open houses and “drive your car to work” displays. The effort was organized by the

Specialty Equipment Market Association Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) of the automotive aftermarket was formed in 1963 by Paul Schiefer, Roy Richter, Ed Iskenderian, Els Lohn, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, Robert E. Wyman, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand Jr, Al Segal, Dean Moo ...

(SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils, acknowledged the importance of the automobile in American culture as the inspiration for much music, literature, photography, cinema, fashion and other artistic pursuits.

Collector Car Appreciation Day at Toyota Speedway

The SEMA Action Network (SAN), SEMA’s grassroots enthusiast network maintains a list o
scheduled events
to commemorate Collector Car Appreciation Day.

Previous Dates

References

Thousands to Gather to Celebrate First-Ever 'Collector Car Appreciation Day'

External links

SEMA.org

SEMA Action Network

Collector Car Appreciation Day

tirebusiness.com

Hawaii Resolution
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