Down The Alley Volume 18, Issue 2 SPRING Saleen Alley Editor Betsy Beyer

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2 Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club Established 1991 Volume 18, Issue 2 SPRING 2015 Down The Alley 3 News & Notes: SALEEN AUTOMOTIVE: New Dealer in China 4 Shanghai, China Auto Show: April 20-29, SALEEN AUTOMOTIVE: The China Connection 6 Fabulous Fords Forever at Knott s Berry Farm: April 19, More Fabulous Fords Forever: April 19, Mustang GTs Arrive at Saleen 11 Cruising Pittsburgh Style: May 22, Sturgis Mustang Rally 13 Saleen Annual Car Show: September 26, All Ford Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania: June 5-7, Calendar of Events Saleen Alley Editor Betsy Beyer betsyb@soec.org Other Contributors Articles & Photos Rudy Beyer David Bruno Ed Hinker Frank Lawton Saleen Media John Rocksvold Web Administrators Jim Dvorak info@soec.org David Bruno Greg Wackett SALEEN 30 YEARS OF WINNING Saleen Owners & Enthusiasts Club Saleen Alley Newsletters Archived at Owner & Member Services Jim Dvorak 7071 Warner Avenue, #F-671 Huntington Beach, CA California: (8 A.M. 9 P.M. PT) London: (4 P.M.-11 P.M. GMT) info@soec.org Membership Dues are $25 per year. Registration is available online. Photo Usage Photos taken by the editor were taken while the cars were on display at public events, or they were taken with the permission of the car owner. Saleen Alley is a non-commercial publication printed for the dissemination of information and for the enjoyment of the reader. Front & Back Covers: 2015 Beryllium Black Label Saleen 302 at the Fabulous Fords Forever, Knott s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California. Content Copyright 2015 Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC). SOEC is the official, independent, non-profit organization for owners and enthusiasts of Saleen vehicles and their related activities. 2 SPRING EDITION 2015 Submissions to Saleen Alley Articles, stories, photographs, upcoming events, and other news submissions are encouraged. Word-compatible documents and your original, non-copyrighted images to betsyb@soec.org. All submissions become the property of Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC). SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB

3 SALEEN ALLEY News & Notes: SALEEN AUTOMOTIVE: New Dealer in China Text by: Betsy Beyer On April 17, 2015 Molly Saleen, accompanied by Liz Saleen, attended the signing ceremony for the first Saleen Dealer in China. Molly s Facebook page had the post, Sooo excited!! The ceremony was a formal presentation. The photo below and the photo on the right are from Molly Saleen s Facebook page. In China, the Saleen Brand is called race Lin. Below is information translated from the Shanghai Auto website. (Open the website with Google Chrome, right click to open a menu, and click translate to English.) Race Lin is Weimeng Thai automotive product company's top sports car brand, with a focus on providing consumers with the ultimate luxury, quality, dynamic performance, and environmental performance of ultra-running series of products, including race Lin S7 (Saleen S7), race Lin Mustang (Saleen Mustang), race Lin Kemai Lou (Saleen Camaro), race Lin Challenger (Saleen Challenger) and other classic vehicles. Lin tournament last year to bring its variety of star models debut Beijing Auto Show, declared officially entered the Chinese market. The dealer new dealer is Shanghai Weilong Company. Their website is below. Remember to open with Google Chrome and translate to English. Saleen vehicles were displayed on April 20-29, 2015 at the Shanghai, China Auto Show. The photos are from Click and play the slideshow on the website. There are several slide shows on the site. Above, left to right: Mr. Hu Nan, Director of Marketing; Mr. Huang Zhengfu, Chairman; Molly Saleen; Liz Saleen; Mr. Charles Wang, President of GreenTech Automotive, Saleen China Distributor; Mr. Dennis, Sales Director. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SPRING EDITION

4 Shanghai, China Auto Show: April 20-29, 2015 Photos from: Above: Charles Wang, President of GreenTech Automotive 4 SPRING EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB

5 SALEEN ALLEY SALEEN AUTOMOTIVE: The China Connection Text by: Betsy Beyer Steve Saleen is not moving operations to China! Saleens made in Corona, California, USA are going to China! A little internet research revealed the link from Saleen Automotive in Corona, California to Shanghai, China goes through Saleen Motors International (SMI) and GreenTech Automotive Sales (China). WM Industries Corporation (WMIC) is a U.S.-based automotive manufacturer with four wholly owned subsidiaries: WM GreenTech Automotive, Saleen Automotive International, WM Motors, and WM GreenTech Automotive Sales (China). On March 5, 2014 Saleen Automotive announced that it entered into an agreement with GreenTech Automotive (GTA) McLean, Virginia, to distribute the full collection of Saleen automobiles in China. Saleen Motors International (SMI) distributes Saleen performance vehicles in Asia through an exclusive, strategic collaboration with Saleen Automotive, Inc. SMI is passionate about vehicle styling, handling, performance, and power. ( ) WM GreenTech Automotive Sales (China) is headquartered in Shanghai, China and provides an international sales channel for GTA, SMI, and WM Motors vehicles. ( Above, center: Molly Saleen and Charles Wang, President of GreenTech Automotive, Saleen Distributor. Above: Charles Wang, President of GreenTech Automotive, Saleen Distributor. Editor s Note: GreenTech Automotive Sales (China) had other models displayed at the Shanghai Auto show. The Saleen 620 Camaro and Saleen 302 Mustang were the vehicles produced by Saleen. Saleen GTX Tesla Drew Crowds at Formula-E Event All-Electric Saleen Was a Fan Favorite in Long Beach CORONA, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 6, 2015) - Saleen Automotive Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN) This past weekend, FIA's Formula-E series made a stop in Long Beach, CA. Drawing racing and environmentally conscious fans alike, the popular new series proves that electric vehicles are more than a fad. Coming off a successful launch of their new vehicle, Saleen Automotive was in attendance at the event in downtown Long Beach. Displaying their GTX to the hordes of electric vehicle enthusiasts, the car was a hit with the crowd. Along with displaying his version of the Tesla Model S, Steve Saleen gave a presentation on the future of electric vehicles to the Tesla Club of LA. "The future of electric vehicles is very exciting," asserted Steve Saleen at the presentation, "with mavericks in the industry like Tesla and BMW, it is no wonder electric vehicle sales are skyrocketing." According to CNN Money, Tesla had record sales in the first quarter of "If there was any time to be getting into the electric vehicle market, that time would be now," remarked Saleen. The popularity of the Saleen GTX also proves that electric vehicle owners want to set their vehicles apart. "We get almost as many calls about our GTX performance parts as we do our 302 parts," stated Molly Saleen, VP of Saleen's Retail Division. "Tesla owners love the fact that a name like Saleen is offering them performance and styling for their vehicles." Saleen offers two versions of the GTX, a 380 horsepower, rear-wheel drive version as well as the much-publicized 691 horsepower, all-wheel drive version. More information on this and all of Saleen's vehicles and performance parts can be found online at or by calling them at (800) SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SPRING EDITION

6 Fabulous Fords Forever at Knott s Berry Farm: April 19, 2015 Text & photos by: John Rocksvold This year close to 2,000 cars were present at the Annual Fabulous Fords Forever event held at Knott s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California. It was a warm day and a lot of people stopped by to see all of the new Saleens at the Saleen display. This event is a favorite for Saleen owners. If you haven t had a chance to get to this show, bring your car down for the next one in April The crowned jewel of the show was this Saleen special order painted beryllium Black Label 302 that is featured on the front and back covers of this publication. Beneath the eye-catching paint and carbon fiber is a supercharged 302 engine putting down 730 HP on 91 octane gasoline. Below: Also on hand was this Yellow Label Saleen 302 Convertible with a supercharged engine cranking out 710 HP. (# ) Below: Saleen s entry model White Label Saleen 302 sports 450 HP drew quite the crowd. 6 SPRING EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB

7 SALEEN ALLEY The show had several Saleens on hand with almost every generation represented. Above: This awesome red 2014 Yellow Label ( YL), along with this wild custom White Label ( WL) represented the 2010 through 2014 Saleen Mustangs. Above: HCM brought their super-light Saleen Mustang. Every body panel has been redone in carbon fiber. Below, left: Steve Saleen check out the carbon fiber at the Saleen Show on September Steve took a long look at the custom Saleen. Please note that the 2015 Black Label Saleen has carbon fiber components! SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SPRING EDITION

8 More Fabulous Fords Forever: April 19, 2015 Text & photos by: John Rocksvold Above: Amongst the fox-bodied Mustangs present were this pristine SSC ( SSC), left, and a 90 Saleen Mustang ( ), right, which sported one of the ultra-rare Saleen embossed intake manifolds. Left & above: One of my favorite parts of the show is seeing the people! There is always a fun crowd at this show and, like these people, there were many who dressed for the period of their favorite Fords and even got their pets into the spirit. Do you see SALEEN? Above: During the show Steve was always busy. Left, he can be seen being interviewed by Horsepower For an Hour, and right, Steve is autographing posters. 8 SPRING EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB

9 SALEEN ALLEY Above: Even the Saleen staff, like Max Matthewson (Marketing Associate), found the time to have a bit of fun! Left column: Even after the show ended, Steve went around the Showfield to greet car owners and to sign cars and other Saleen memorabilia. Steve will tell you, his signature will make any car a bit faster. Below: The VIP lunch with the Who s Who of Ford. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SPRING EDITION

10 Mustang GTs Arrive at Saleen From the Saleen Facebook post on June 1, 20015: "We got a few truck loads of 2015 Mustangs in. Who's going to order one and what color will you choose?" Check out the Saleen parking lot and call in your order. White Label Saleen 302s start at $42,754. Call Saleen at Saleen 302 White Label, Yellow Label, or Black Label: Saleen has a 301 for a lot of budgets. 10 SPRING EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB

11 SALEEN ALLEY Cruising Pittsburgh Style: May 22, 2015 Text by: Betsy Beyer Photos by: Rudy Beyer The Memorial Day Weekend started with a cruise at the Northway Christian Community Church, Wexford, Pennsylvania, located about 20 miles North of Pittsburgh. The cruise is known as the Wexford Starlite Car Cruise. It gets its name from a 1960s drive-in theater that was once located on the site of the church. Just an ordinary local cruise would probably not be included in this newsletter, but the magnitude of this weekly event deserves recognition. To the organizers knowledge, the event is the largest weekly car cruise-in event in the USA. Yes, in the USA. On a weekly basis, all 1,200 spaces of the church parking lot are filled with a large variety of classic cars, muscle cars, exotic cars, and motorcycles. The cruisers start arriving around 2:00 P.M. for the 5:00 cruise. The early arrivals visit the many food vendors for their dinner, and then leave. This makes room for the after work crowd to secure their parking spots and enjoy dinner and walking through the many rows to view the cars. By the time the 9:00 cruise-in ends, over 2,000 vehicles have taken part in the event. In addition to the cruise-in vehicles, the parking lots of adjacent businesses are filled with spectator vehicles. Spectators attend to enjoy dinner and a stroll through the lots to see all of the cruise-in cars. If the weather is sunny and dry, the event has attracted as many as 3,000 vehicles. The cars park in the grass and ends of the aisles! It is amazing that car enthusiasts of all ages mingle together with a common bond. So often car enthusiasts who don t have a show car get left out of the experience. Spectators who park in the adjacent lots also get to enjoy dinner and conversation all based on the love of cars. Below & right: Orange County Orange Saleen 351 #001 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SPRING EDITION

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14 All Ford Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania: June 5-7, The Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club is pleased to announce that, for the 3rd year in a row, it will host the appearance of Steve Saleen at the 2015 All Ford Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania on June 5-7, The Ford GT (made for Ford by Saleen) is the featured car. Carlisle Events will have all Saleen produced vehicles park together so that all owners can have time to spend with Steve Saleen. Last September 2014 Steve Saleen gave us a very early commitment to attend this event. This was reconfirmed in early April default.aspx Saleen Registration The Carlisle Showfield has Saleen Mustang classes 385, 386, 387, & 388. An all Saleen Powered Class # 389 for other Saleen powered vehicles has been added. (It is listed slightly out of order in the middle of the 390s on the Carlisle website.) Carlisle also has Black, Red, and Yellow Mustang registration. These separate Mustang groups will not be part of the Saleen display area. All the Saleen classes will be parked near the Ford GT special feature car area to allow for Saleen owners to be near Steve Saleen's activities with the Ford GT group. This is the first time that all Saleen built vehicles will be displayed together. (This will not be in our usual area in the Mustang section.) Friday Afternoon, June 5, 2015 On Friday afternoon, June 5, 2015, the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club will host an exclusive Saleen and Ford GT owners autograph session with Steve Saleen. This exclusive Friday Saleen and Ford GT session is being offered to allow time for Steve Saleen to personally greet owners, sign Saleen memorabilia, and Saleen built vehicles (including Ford GTs). For Saleen and Ford GT owners who are unable to attend on Friday, time to sign vehicles will be offered on Saturday. Please try to attend on Friday to avoid the long lines on Saturday and assure that there is enough time to get your autographs and photos with Steve Saleen. Friday Evening, June 5, 2015 Steve Saleen will attend the Carlisle Events Friday evening dinner for Ford GT owners. To avoid conflicts with Carlisle activities, the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club will not be arranging a Friday dinner as has been done in the past. Saleen Owners can stay and hang out at the club tent Friday evening, but only owners who purchase a Ford GT package will be able to attend the Ford GT dinner and exclusive Ford GT activities. Those who want to stay and hang out at the club tent can eat at the food vendor area under the Grand Stands. Most of the food vendors are open until 5:00. Most area restaurants will have long lines at 5:00. Ford GT Celebration Packages The Ford GT packages are $200 for the Friday Night Ford GT Party with no Ford GT registered or $250 for the Full Ford GT celebration package including a Ford GT registration and Saturday Night Parade for a Ford GT. These events are being arranged by Carlisle Events, so we don't have additional information about the Ford GT package. Here is the link to Carlisle's Ford GT page. Friday Night, June 5, 2015 The $200 Friday Night VIP GT Party gets you into the VIP party within Building T. Meet and chat with all the Ford GT celebrities in attendance, get them to sign your favorite GT model or your favorite GT book. Hear from the celebrities as the night goes on and see who they select as their special GT Celebrity Choice picks. After dinner and speeches the night will conclude with a special autograph signing opportunity with all the celebrities in attendance. Carlisle Events will be providing a limited edition poster for this celebration for you to have signed in addition to what you may have. Saleen owners who register a car in their class and want to purchase the $200 Friday night VIP GT package will need to upgrade to the VIP package and get details by contacting Ken Appell at Carlisle Events: Saturday, June 6, 2015 Attend the show and check the Carlisle Events program booklet to get the times of Steve Saleen's seminars and activities. There will be Saturday autograph sessions and Saleen vehicle signings. Ford GTs will be at the front of the Saturday evening parade to downtown Carlisle. Registration for Showfield $55 Registration includes weekend admission for two people. If you received your Gate-N-Go pre-registration you should have had your entry window sticker mailed to you. Please remember to have it on your show car. After registering on-line, a receipt was ed to you. Please take this receipt to the event. You can still register the day of the show. If you belong to a club, enter the full club name. Please do not abbreviate the club name. All Saleens are encouraged to register with the "Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club". 14 SPRING EDITION 2015 SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB

15 SALEEN ALLEY Calendar of Events Please visit for information on these events and other activities. June 5-7, 2015 Steve Saleen Signature Event All Ford Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania Steve Saleen will attend. Liz and Molly Saleen will NOT attend. See details an another page. Thursday - Sunday, July 16-19, 2015 Steve Saleen Signature Event 2014 Mustang Roundup & All Ford Picnic Bellevue College, Bellevue, Washington Saturday & Sunday, July 18&19, 2015 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Races and Car Shows Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania MCA 2015 National Shows Check the MCA website for details and regional MCA shows MCA National Shows July 17 - July 19, 2015 Loveland, Colorado Front Range Mustang Club presents the Mustangs with Altitude National Show. September 3 - September 6, 2015 Columbus, Ohio Mustang Club of Ohio presents the 2015 Buckeye Mustang Grand National Show. Thursday - Sunday, August 6-9, 2015 Steve Saleen Signature Event 2015 Saleen Nationals, Saleen Club of America Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama Wednesday - Sunday, September 2-6, 2015 Steve Saleen Signature Event Sturgis Mustang Rally, Sturgis, South Dakota September 26, 2015 Steve Saleen Signature Event SALEEN and SOEC present SALEEN Annual Car Show & Open House Saleen Headquarters, 2735 Wardlow Road, Corona, California See details an another page. SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB SPRING EDITION

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