Collector Car Appreciation Day set

The Specialty Equipment Market Association and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization and Hot Rod Industry Alliance councils have designated July 13 as Collector Car Appreciation Day. The date marks the third commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

Collector Car Appreciation Day is a singular tribute to the collector car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports.

"On July 13, 2012, collectors and enthusiasts will host hundreds of events across the country," said Laura Bergan, chairman of SEMA's Automotive Restoration Market Organization Council. "We will again proudly partner with individuals, car clubs and businesses as they organize car cruises, club gatherings and other educational events to celebrate the day."

SEMA will maintain and publicize a list of scheduled events. Individuals, car clubs and business owners interested in publicizing events should contact Greg Dooley of the SEMA Government Affairs office at 202-783-6007, ext. 38, or gregd@sema.org. For those unable to celebrate on July 13, SEMA encourages events to be scheduled throughout the month of July.