News & Notes

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1st Annual ididit/Detroit Autorama Party

Attending the Autorama Show at Cobo Hall? Want to hop a bus with a destination of ididit in Tecumseh? On Friday the 26th we will offer a tour of our facility, lunch, and still get you back before your dinner plans. A charter bus will be waiting to pick you up at 11:30 am, and headed to ididit at noon. We will serve lunch and tour the hot rod shop, and manufacturing, and have you back at Cobo by 4:00 pm. Ken said “Let’s Party!”

If you would like to join us, call Jane at (517) 424-0577) to reserve a seat on the bus!

Attention: Buffalo Show Cancelled

Due to complications with the building, the Buffalo World of Wheels has been cancelled. For further information, please contact Gordon Kaiser at (716) 542-3150. We are sorry for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause.

1960 Pontiac For Sale

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1960 Pontiac – 389 cu. in. – Hydromatic – PW, PS, PB, 6-way seat, Wonder Bar Radio, AC, less than 60,000 miles. This car had a model made of it – still available at “Hobby Lobby”. $30,000 or best offer. Signed by Arnie Beswick and Linda Vaughn. Call (563) 608-3811 or (563) 926-2466.

2010 WACO, TX Show is cancelled

Due to building problems, the 2010 Waco, TX show has been cancelled.

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Attention Northwest Car Owners!!!

Some of you car owners in the Northwest are missing out on a great opportunity to be part of the 2010 ISCA Championship Finals. Under the current ISCA rules, an entry can qualify for the Category Championships by participating and winning in as little as four (4) shows.

The Rule Book states that two of these shows must be “A” shows (smaller events) and two must be “AA” shows (larger events). The qualifying entry must win either Best or Outstanding in their category. For example, if you won Best Rod or Outstanding Altered Rod you would be qualified for that particular show.

Our Northwest participants have some great events to show in to achieve this goal. These shows include the Portland Roadster Show (AA), the Boise Roadster Show (A), the Spokane Auto, Boat & Speed Show (A), the Frazer Valley World of Wheels in Vancouver, BC (A), the Salt Lake City Autorama (AA), and the Calgary World of Wheels (AA).

There are six different categories of competition with $60,000 in cash prizes awarded at the year-end championships. Check out the schedule section of this website for more information on all of our events and to download entry forms.

Attention Car Owners

The Louisville Show has changed from an “AA, L1” show to an “A, L3” show. Please plan your schedules accordingly.

2010 Cash Awards

Be sure to checkout the list of 2010 Cash Awards that is posted in the Awards & Winners section.

Heads Up Northwest Car Owners

The Vancouver, BC show will be held February 27-28, 2010. For more information on the Fraser Valley World of Wheels, contact Riccardo Sestitio at (604) 514-2277.

Voting for Rookie of the Year

When voting for the Appreciation Award for Rookie of the Year, please refer to the Standings page. Rookies have an asterisk before their names.

ISCA Pick of the Show Awards

ISCA presents an ISCA Pick of the Show Award at all Super Chevy and NSRA Summer Events.

Ted and Bob holding the ISCA Pick of the Show Award in Memphis, TN. The award was presented to Dave & Joi Walker’s ’41 Willys.

3rd Annual Birch Run World of Wheels

Ted Dimitri was in such a hurry to book the 3rd Annual Birch Run World of Wheels, he forgot he was on a public road – not at the drag strip! His Birch Run show kicks off the new season, and it will be held at the Birch Run Expo Center November 6-8, 2009. You can contact Ted at , or call 313-477-8015. Be sure to make it to his show, but drive the speed limit please.

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GM Performance Parts Show Car Series ISCA Championship Category Payouts for 2009 Season

Custom Category

• 1st Place – $4,500
• 2nd Place – $2,500
• 3rd Place – $1,500
• 4th Place – $1,000
• 5th Place – $500
• Total: $10,000

The ISCA Custom Category Championship will be held in Houston, TX at the 50th Annual Houston Autorama November 26-29, 2009.

Truck Category

• 1st Place – $4,500
• 2nd Place – $2,500
• 3rd Place – $1,500
• 4th Place – $1,000
• 5th Place – $500
• Total: $10,000

The location of the Truck Category Championship will be announced at a future date.

Street Machine Comp Category

• 1st Place – $4,500
• 2nd Place – $2,500
• 3rd Place – $1,500
• 4th Place – $1,000
• 5th Place – $500
• Total: $10,000

The location of the Street Machine Comp Championship will be announced at a future date.

Rod Category

• 1st Place – $4,500
• 2nd Place – $2,500
• 3rd Place – $1,500
• 4th Place – $1,000
• 5th Place – $500
• Total: $10,000

The location of the Rod Category Championship will be announced at a future date.

Restored Category

• 1st Place – $4,500
• 2nd Place – $2,500
• 3rd Place – $1,500
• 4th Place – $1,000
• 5th Place – $500
• Total: $10,000

The location of the Restored Category Championship will be announced at a future date.

Bike Category

• 1st Place – $2,000
• 2nd Place – $1,000
• 3rd Place – $850
• 4th Place – $650
• 5th Place – $500
• Total: $5,000

The location of the Bike Category Championship will be announced at a future date.

Classic Instruments Gauges Raffle

Classic Instruments, a long-time ISCA supporter, has generously donated a set of gauges (valued at $950) to benefit automotive education. The gauges will be on display in the ISCA Booth at the Detroit Autorama March 6-8, 2009.

ISCA will raffle off these gauges, and all proceeds will go to a scholarship for a Michigan high school student to further their education in the automotive field. The raffle is in conjunction with the very popular ISCA Student Career Day Program.

Raffle tickets can be purchased at the ISCA Booth during the Detroit Autorama for $5.00 per ticket, or five tickets for $20.00.

If any companies would like to get involved with this program, please contact Bob Millard, ISCA General Manager, at (248) 371-1600 or .

If you’re coming to the 2009 Detroit Autorama, please help support automotive education by purchasing a ticket or two

Car Renderings by Darrell Hammond Designs

Check out these renderings of Darrell Hammond Designs. Darrell can be reached at . He is ready and able to help you with your next design.

Past ISCA Grand Champion Harry Willett Wins America’s Most Beautiful Roadster

Harry Willett, past ISCA Grand Champion, added another coveted prize to his already impressive trophy case recently. Harry’s ’32 Ford Roadster won the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award at the 2009 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, CA Harry has been a long-time ISCA supporter, and his ’23 Ford T, known as “Disco T” bested all other challengers for the ISCA 1975-76 Championship. A 2008 Great 8 Ridler contender, Harry’s AMBR-winning roadster features a V-10 Viper engine, 6-speed transmission and was fabricated by Harry himself. An almost permanent fixture at the Chicago World of Wheels as a partner and Show Chairman, Harry has been instrumental in helping to make that show a successful component of the GM Performance Parts Show Car Series. Congratulations from everyone in the ISCA family on the AMBR win Harry! It’s wonderful to see such a great car guy win such a great award.

Attention West Coast Car Owners

Be sure to check out the brand new ISCA-sanctioned show in the Vancouver, BC area. The Fraser Valley World of Wheels will be held February 28-March 1, 2009 in Abbotsford, BC. Contact Gord Wintrup at 604-533-4478, or . Help support this new producer by entering your vehicle today. Your participation will be greatly appreciated.

ISCA Student Day Sponsor Info

The ISCA is proud to welcome Baker College of Michigan as a sponsor for the ISCA Student Career Day program. Baker College will be awarding numerous scholarships to their automotive programs. Currently the automotive programs are held at the following Michigan campuses: Clinton Township, Auburn Hills, Owosso, Flint and Cadillac.

Baker College is the second largest college in Michigan and we are excited to have them as a part of this program.

Miller Electric has been an active participant in the ISCA Student Career Day since its inception in 2004. Due to the success of this ever-growing program, Miller Electric has agreed to give away at least 40 pieces of welding equipment during the 2009 ISCA season.

We would like to thank them for their continued support and dedication to the ISCA Student Career Day.

HEADS UP CAR OWNERS!

All new for 2009, SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT is honoring all “Outstanding in Category” winners at Championship Auto Shows events with a $100 gift certificate.

There are 14 “Outstanding in Category” awards at each event. CASI has 18 events kicking off in Houston, November 27-30, 2008.

ISCA would like to welcome SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT as a sponsor and we thank you for your participation.

“The New ISCA” [UPDATED]

The ISCA competition has a new look for 2009 and beyond. To better serve the exhibitors, changes have been made to make it easier to qualify for a Class or Category Championship, and to ensure that award payouts are uniform throughout the championship series. Here’s a breakdown of those changes:

Memberships

• There are no longer two different memberships (Regular or Competition). Each person entered in an ISCA-sanctioned event will automatically become an ISCA member.
• Everyone will pay a $50.00 registration fee to enter each show. If a car owner wishes to enter two entries that are legally registered to that same car owner, a $25.00 registration will be paid for the second entry.
• All registration fees will be retained by the show producer.

Regions, Divisions & Qualifying Requirements

• There are no longer any Regions or Divisions. Exhibitors are welcome to show anywhere in the country.
• To qualify to win a Class Championship, an entry must win its class at least four (4) times; two of these shows must be smaller shows (“A”), and two must be larger shows (“AA”).
• To qualify to win a Category Championship, an entry must win at least four (4) “Bests” or “Outstandings” in its category during the preceding ISCA season.

Category Championships

• There will be six Category Championships (Custom, Rod, Truck, Street Machine/Comp, Restored and Bike) declared annually at separate predetermined shows throughout the season. The first Category Championship will be for the Custom Category, and it will be held in Houston, TX on Thanksgiving, 2009.

ISCA Seasons

• The first new ISCA season will run from March 28-30, 2008 through April 3-5, 2009 in Quebec City.
• Please note: As of the end of the 2009 show season (April 3-5, 2009, Quebec City), any entry that is qualified for a Category Championship and will be participating in that Category Championship, is not allowed to be changed in any way prior to that Category Championship.

Display Awards/Championship

• The Display Championship has been eliminated. Display awards will be presented at each show. Each Display Award will consist of a plaque and $100.00. Non-electrical Display and 10×20 Display awards will have a plaque only.

Monetary Award Payouts

As stated previously, in order to ensure consistent payouts to our competitors, ISCA has set mandatory payouts for shows, by size. The L1, L2 or L3 designation, which appears with each show listing on the schedule, indicates cash payouts and number of Display awards for that show (for example: “AA” Detroit, MI “L1”). The payout for each level is:

Level 1 Payouts

• $750 for Best of Category Awards
• $300 for Outstanding of Category Awards
• 10 Display awards at $100 each

Level 2 Payouts

• $600 for Best of Category Awards
• $250 for Outstanding of Category Awards
• 8 Display awards at $100 each

Level 3 Payouts

• $500 for Best of Category Awards
• $200 for Outstanding of Category Awards
• 6 Display awards at $100 each

Travel money will be paid at the rate of $.50/mile to any exhibitor who travels at least 150 miles one way from his residence to an ISCA show, up to 1,000 miles one way. Producers must approve any travel money to be paid.

NEW RULE FOR ALL QUALIFIERS FOR ALL CATEGORY CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR THE 2009 SEASON AND BEYOND

As of the end of the 2009 show season in Quebec City, QUE, the weekend of April 5, 2009, any qualified entry planning on attending their respective Category Championship will not be allowed to change their qualified entry before their Category Championship.

For more detailed clarification of this rule, please contact Bob Millard at ISCA at (248) 371-1600 or by email: .

The 2009 Rulebooks are now available. Call the office if you need one before your first show.