This annual celebration is when the industry has the opportunity to come together and honor its leaders and innovators. Other activities include the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, held later that evening at 6 p.m. Presented by eBay Motors, the pinewood race will feature more than 250 cars in three classes (stock, modified and unlimited).īoth the car show and the pinewood races are part of the 2009 SEMA Leadership Days. Taking place along with the car show will be the 2nd Annual SEMA CARES Pinewood Drag Races. Foose was the youngest member ever inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame at age 31 in 1997, one of his many awards and accolades. His career skyrocketed to the point where he started his own company, Foose Design, in 1998. I can’t think of a better way to support these two great children’s charities.”įoose, a 45-year-old native of Santa Barbara, Calif., began working on automobiles at age 7 for his father’s company. "This industry has been an important part of my life and it’s one that I’m very proud to be a part of. "It’s an honor being named Grand Marshall for SEMA’s first public car show," said Foose. Also, as Grand Marshall of the event, Foose will design and autograph the official car show T-shirt that will be given to all vehicle registrants free of charge. “People like Chip and eBay Motors who have stepped up along with all the other sponsors and volunteers demonstrates the extent to which this industry will go to support a good cause.”įoose’s design talent will be displayed at the show through three of his personal vehicles: a 1956 Ford F100 pickup from Overhaulin’, a 2002 Ford T-Bird “Speedbird” that starred in “Rides,” and his Foose Coupe. His generosity and celebrity status will help us launch a successful event that can make the lives of these kids a little better,” said Joel Ayres, chairman of the SEMA Cares Committee. Qualifying on Saturday and the full race on Sunday are available on the FIA WEC App and on broadcast stations worldwide.“As Chairman of the SEMA Cares committee, I was thrilled when Chip Foose graciously agreed to be the Grand Marshall of our inaugural car show and be on hand to share his passion and expertise with his fellow automotive enthusiasts. Track action at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez gets underway with Free Practice on Friday afternoon. Soap star Diego de Erice, actress and TV host Raquel Bigorra, plus actor/ producers Mark Tacher and Sebastian Zurita have all confirmed their attendance. The designer will be meeting the fans with several personal appearances scheduled in the WEC Fan Zone.Ĭhip Foose was the ‘house’ designer on Overhaulin’ for nine seasons on TLC, Velocity and Discovery channels with the more than 110 episodes of the show syndicated worldwide.Ī number of national Mexican TV and music industry figures are also set to be present over the weekend. Perhaps the most technologically advanced competition cars in the world will influence some future design ideas from Chip Foose? The multiple award-winning designer, and star of the TV show Overhaulin’, will experience the WEC’s world class sports prototypes and GT cars at very close quarters. World renowned custom car and hot rod designer Chip Foose is one of several well known faces set to attend this weekend’s 6 Hours of Mexico Presented by AT&T, round five of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship.
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