The International Show Car Association

Farewell to Wally Arnold, our Friend and Industry Icon

Our good friend and long-time customer Wally Arnold died on Thursday, June 13th. He was 71. Please take a moment to remember him and his complete devotion to the custom car industry. As a major supporter of our events, we grew to know Wally as well as he would let anyone know him. In the words of our President, Pete Toundas, who loved Wally dearly; “Wally’s love of cars was as big as his personality. His spirit will linger long after his passing.”

Born in the Midwest, Wally moved to California to be with his father at the age of 9. He was immersed in southern California car culture from that day forward and his path never veered. Whether he was at work in his father’s wrecking yard after school, creating accessories for Cal Custom or growing Eagle One Car Care products, Wally was always at the forefront of innovation. Although he was “technically” retired, he was always close at hand. In fact, he started White Eagle Motorsports in 1998 so he could continue on as a consultant to Eagle One and his countless friends in the industry.

His favorite pastime was going to events. While at Eagle One, Wally launched a road show campaign that attended more than 100 events a year for over a decade. He loved every minute, telling stories and laughing all the way. Wally was truly a larger-than-life man. His accomplishments are innumerable, but his most treasured title was “friend.” One of Wally’s favorite sayings when he left a message was, “You didn’t answer the phone, so you must be talking to a bigger name.” Well, this time Wally is the one talking to a bigger name. Rest in peace big Wally.

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2014 International Show Car Association (ISCA) Grand Champion

        The 2014 Season brings the return of an ISCA Grand Champion! New for 2014 and beyond, the International Show Car Association will crown a Grand Champion. In past years, the ISCA has judged their champions by categories. Those categories include; Custom Cars, Street Rods (all kinds), all Pickup Trucks, Street Machine, Touring and Competition Entries and Restored Entries. The Grand Champion will be the entry judged the best of these five category champions annually. The ISCA is working on some different ideas regarding how to honor the Grand Champion. This will be announced later; however, before their 2014 Season starts in Houston, Texas over Thanksgiving weekend.

        The International Show Car Association wants to welcome two new shows for the 2014 season. Both cities, Austin, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, have hosted ISCA Shows in the past. Neither has been on the schedule for a number of years. Austin will be held on the weekend of January 10, 11, 12, 2014. The 1st Annual Austin AutoRama will be held at the Palmer Events Center. The Austin AutoRama will be an “A” Show, L3 rating. Halex Productions, Inc., out of Sequin, Texas, can be contacted at; P (830) 305-8122 or halexpros9094@aol.com for more information.

        The 3rd Annual Dayton World of Wheels sponsored by KOI Auto Parts, will be held on March 21, 22, 23, 2104, at the Dayton Expo Center. The Dayton Expo Center is located adjacent to the Dayton Airport. The Dayton World of Wheels will be an “A”, L4 rated show. For more information concerning Dayton, please contact Tradeshow Productions at; P (937) 938-7237 or chadmullins68@gmail.com.

        I would like you to please join me in welcoming these new shows to the ISCA family, and if you have any questions concerning these shows or any other ISCA Shows, please contact; Bob Millard at Bob@theisca.com.

******THE 2013-14 SCHEDULE IS NOW POSTED! CHECK IT OUT HERE!!!******

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ISCA Category Champions Crowned at
ISCA Summit Racing Equipment Show Car Series Championship Finals

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Here are the Category Champions for 2013: John Bedenbender, 1962 Chevy Impala (Custom Category), Harold & Rhea Schrader, 1935 Ford (Rod Category), John Kryta, 1969 Pontiac GTO (Restored Category), Kenny Frederic, 1957 Chevy (Street Machine Comp Category), and Philip Fairchild, 1955 Chevy (Truck Category). Congratulations to the Champions and to everyone else who made it to the Finals!

Here are a few of the big winners during the weekend of April 12-14:

Quebec City: Jeff & Deborah Davis, 1970 Chevelle (Best Custom, Best American); Joe Ladouceur, 2013 Chevy Silverado (Best Street Machine Comp); Steve McNulty, 1970 Chevy CST40 (Best Truck); Jean-Francois Croteau, 1932 Ford roadster (Best Rod, Best Canadian); Philippe St-Antoine, 1970 Plymouth Baracuda (Best Restored); Garage Atelier 2000, 2012 Harley Fat Boy (Best Bike); Club Chrysler Quebec (Best Club).

Lafayette: Buddy Schulz, 1972 Chevy Pickup (Best Cajun Classic, Best Truck); Robby Lawless, 1969 Camaro RS (Best Custom, Best Louisiana); Kelly Parsons, 2012 Pro Street SCC (Best Bike); Glen Raabe, 1971 Dodge Challenger (Best Restored); Phil Becker, 1932 Ford Coupe (Best Rod).