Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2009 Inductees New York, NY (April 8, 2009) – Five individuals representing motorsports, design, engineering, and product planning have been selected for induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame. The Inductee class of 2009 includes Craig Breedlove, Richard Caleal, Wunibald Kamm, Harold Sperlich and Mickey Thompson. The Inductees were announced today at the International Motor Press Association meeting at the New York International Auto Show. Formal induction ceremonies will take place in Dearborn, Mich., in October. Craig Breedlove (1937 - ) First person to break the 400, 500 and 600 mph land speed records. Richard D. Caleal (1912 – 2006) Head of advanced styling for Ford; designed the 1949 Ford. Wunibald I.E. Kamm (1893 – 1966) Pioneering German aerodynamicist. Harold K. Sperlich (1929 - ) Product planning genius; chief architect of the original Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. Mickey Thompson (1928 – 1988) Drag racing and speed record pioneer; his name is synonymous with off-road racing. The Automotive Hall of Fame, located in Dearborn, Mich., is the only industry-wide means to honor the men and women of the global motor vehicle and related industries. It is dedicated to preserving the history of mobility by celebrating the creativity, toil and genius of the individual. The Automotive Hall of Fame is both a visitor attraction and an educational resource for inspiring others to higher levels of achievement in their own work and lives. For more information about the Automotive Hall of Fame, visit www.automotivehalloffame.org. # # # Ten Years of Cruising Woodward on Display Since 1999, Charles Maher has been the only artist to create the paintings used for the official posters of the Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend each August. For the first time, all ten paintings can be seen together at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn. “Even I have never seen all ten paintings together in one place,” laughs Maher, a Bloomfield Hills resident whose work has been exhibited at some of the nation’s most important automotive gatherings, including Meadow Brook, Pebble Beach and Amelia Island. “The Automotive Hall of Fame is the ideal place for these paintings to be enjoyed.” “This is actually the third time Charles has exhibited here,” said Jeffrey Leestma, Automotive Hall of Fame president, “but with work we’ve never seen before. Even though the cruising season is over in Michigan, the spirit of cruising can continue through the winter because of this outstanding collection of automotive art.” The “Ten Years of Cruising” exhibit continues at the Automotive Hall of Fame through March. Maher has been painting full time since 1988. Previously, he worked as an automotive designer. He is a past president of the National Automotive Artists Association and a member of the Automotive Fine Art Society. His work has appeared in many automotive publications, including AutoWeek, Sports Car Market, Racer, Road & Track, Mustang Monthly, Automobile, and Car Collector. “Since 1999, Charles Maher has designed the annual posters for our Classic Car Show,” said Michael Lary, event coordinator for the Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend. “His work has proven to be overwhelmingly popular to the automotive enthusiast.” The Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend takes place in the downtown shopping district of Ferndale, and is a participating member of the Woodward Dream Cruise. The Ferndale Dream Cruise Weekend will take place August 14, 15 and 16, 2009. The “Ten Years of Cruising” exhibit is showing now through March 31, 2009. The Automotive Hall of Fame is located in Dearborn, next to The Henry Ford, and is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 to 5. For information, call 313-240-4000. ###	Fabulous Fins coming to Automotive Hall of Fame - Automotive Hall of Fame Classic to Feature only Tail-Finned Vehicles DEARBORN, MI -- The fourth annual Automotive Hall of Fame Classic, an exhibition limited to no more than 40 superior automobiles, will be held Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan. “Fabulous Fins” will feature only vehicles with tail fins, some enormous, as could be found on a 1959 Cadillac, and others of more modest size, like those found on a 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Click here for full article.