February 2026 | Volume 206 | | | | |
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2026 ANNUAL CONVENTION NEWS | |
| Sights From the 2026 Annual Convention | | Enjoy this sneak peak of photos from the event and make sure to check out the oversized complete wrap-up article, award-winner profiles, and photos in the next issue of Antique Automobile magazine. | | Thank you to all the AACA staff & volunteers that made this Convention a success! | | Your Convention Experience Matters to Us! | | |
Your experience at the Annual Convention matters, and the Annual Convention Committee is committed to making each year better than the last. If you joined us in Chantilly this year, we would truly appreciate hearing about your time at the event.
What stood out to you? What would you change? Which seminars delivered the most value? What should we consider adding in the future? The Annual Convention Survey is your opportunity to share honest feedback that will be carefully reviewed by the committee and used to develop and elevate this event moving forward.
Attention All Attendees:
| Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts. Your input plays an important role in improving this event for everyone. The survey will close on April 15, 2026. | |
Meet Your New 2026 AACA National Board of Directors
Your new 2026 AACA National Board of Directors was officially inducted during this year’s Annual Convention. Click the link above to visit the Board’s page on the AACA website, where you will find each member’s name, position, mailing address, and photo. You can also email any Board member directly by clicking on their name.
These Board members are dedicated to serving you and the AACA community, so please feel free to reach out to them at any time.
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Congratulations to Our 2025 National Award Winners!
Saturday night at the convention is always a celebration of you. We are incredibly proud to honor the members who go the extra mile, put in countless hours, and give so much of themselves to AACA and the hobby we all love. This year we presented over 100 National Awards including vehicle awards, service awards, scholarships, master editor awards, and webmaster awards.
Congratulations once again to all of our deserving winners!
View a slideshow of this year’s winners
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REGISTER NOW FOR THESE EVENTS | |
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REMINDER: Your 2026 membership dues MUST be paid prior to registering for any 2026 National Activities. Renew online now.
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Experience True Southern Hospitality
Only in Cartersville, Georgia… Museum City!!
Don't Miss This Show! 1 week left to register!
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March 26-28, 2026
Winter Nationals
Cartersville, GA
Registration Deadline Extended: March 6
Click here for brochure
Click here to register online
Click here to register online to judge
The Lake Allatoona Region invites you to attend the AACA Winter Nationals on the beautiful new campus of Georgia Highlands College in Cartersville, GA. The Region has put together a great event and are excited to show you around Cartersville Museum City. After joining car enthusiasts at the event, explore LakePoint Sports in Emerson, Big Door Vineyards, Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook or other North Georgia destinations.
The Courtyard by Marriott Cartersville across from the college serves as our host hotel. Free shuttle services to our off-site excursions are courtesy of Cartersville Museum City,
cartersvillemuseumcity.com.
Also happening Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., the 18th Annual Northwest Georgia Women’s Expo at the Clarence Brown Conference Center located next to our host hotel. Complimentary tickets are available for all AACA Winter Nationals participants.
Special Note: Because GA Hwy 20 is a busy stretch of road, we will be running free continuous shuttle transportation on Saturday between the host hotel Courtyard Marriott/Clarance Brown Conference Center and Georgia Highlands College from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Change: Registration pick-up on Thursday from 12-4 p.m. at the Courtyard has been canceled. Registration pick-up will begin on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Courtyard.
Event Highlights:
NEW!! The Savoy Museum's next upcoming exhibit will be titled “And the Winner Is…” It will be a display of national award-winning cars from the Savoy Collection that have received AACA National First Prize, Grand National Winner, and National Historic Preservation awards.
Host Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Cartersville is SOLD OUT
Please reserve your room at one of our overflow hotels:
| | Check out this video put together by the Region to entice you to join them at the 2026 Winter Nationals... | | |
Meet Me in Charlotte in the Springtime
Don't Miss This Event! Registration Ends Soon!
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April 9-11, 2026
Southeastern Spring Nationals
Charlotte, NC
Registration Deadline: March 9
Click here for brochure
Click here to register online
Click here to register online to judge
The Hornets Nest Region extends a cordial welcome to all fellow AACA members attending the Southeastern Spring Nationals. April is a great time of year to visit Charlotte and we would be especially pleased if you would choose to join us this year. The AACA Nationals is being held during the Hornets Nest Region’s Charlotte AutoFair (produced each Spring) at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Credentials for Charlotte AutoFair will be provided to each AACA member registering a vehicle for the show and to each registered AACA Judge.
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Event Highlights:
- Free Admission to Charlotte AutoFair
- Judging School and Senior Master Judging School
- Judges Breakfast
- Judges CJE
- Youth Program
- New Owners Clinic
- Nationals Car Show
- Awards & Picnic
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Hotel Options:
Tru by Hilton Concord: 704-456-7951
Home2 Suites by Hilton: 704-456-7950
Embassy Suites: 704-455-8200
Comfort Suites Concord Mills: 704-761-6803
Wingate by Wyndham: 704-979-1300
Hampton Inn: 704-793-9700
Courtyard by Marriott: 704-453-2600
Residence Inn: 704-454-7862
Homewood Suites: 980-313-3100
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For Your Love of the Automobile… Viva Las Vegas!
There's No Snow in Vegas, So You Should Definitely Go to This Show!
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April 23-25, 2026
Grand Nationals (April 24)
Western Spring Nationals (April 25)
Las Vegas, NV
Registration Deadline: Extended to April 9
Click here for brochure
Click here to register online
Click here to register online to judge
The Las Vegas Region is excited to welcome you to Sin City! This dual show is being hosted at a resort in Lake Las Vegas, roughly 30 minutes east of The Strip in the Henderson area. Join us for perfect weather, great food, awesome cars, and a good time with your AACA friends!
Event Highlights:
- Thursday Members Roundtable & Judging School
- Thursday Tour of the Maloof Car Collection
- Friday Grand Nationals Car Show
- Friday Grand Nationals Awards Presentation
- Friday Evening Ice Cream Social
- Saturday CJE & Owners Briefing
- Saturday Western Spring Nationals Car Show
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Saturday Evening Awards Banquet with special guest speaker Peter Brock
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Host Hotel: Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson, NV 89011
Reserve your room online or call 702-567-4700
mention Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA)
$155 per night (includes resort fee) + tax
Questions?
Chairman: John Ragonese, jbrags1644@gmail.com, 775-846-9045
Registration: Pat Buckley, pbuckley@aaca.org, 717-534-1910
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Christmas Trees, Jimmy Stewart, Covered Bridges & Antique Cars
It’s a Wonderful Life in Indiana, PA
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May 28-30, 2026
Eastern Spring Nationals
Indiana, PA
Registration Deadline: April 27
Click here for brochure
Click here to register online
Click here to register online to judge
The Shannock Valley Region is excited to be hosting the 2026 Eastern Spring Nationals on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. You are probably wondering what do Christmas trees, Jimmy Stewart, covered bridges, and antique cars have in common? Well, for one weekend in May, you will be able to find all of them in Indiana, PA! Won’t you join us for what is sure to be a fantastic show experience?!
Event Highlights:
- Thursday Indiana Tour by Bus
- Thursday Welcome Reception at the Jimmy Stewart Museum
- Friday Covered Bridge Tour
- Friday Visit to Mytrysak’s Family Tree Farm & Yarnick’s Farmer’s Market
- Friday Membership Roundtable & Judging School
- Friday Evening ‘50s/’60s Reception
- Saturday Judges Breakfast, CJE & Owner’s Briefing
- Saturday Eastern Spring Nationals Car Show
- Saturday Evening Awards Banquet
Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn is SOLD OUT
Please reserve your room at one of our alternate hotels:
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Ramada by Wyndam
1395 Wayne Ave., Indiana PA 15201
Click here to book a room
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Hampton Inn & Suites
62 Pine Ridge Rd, Blairsville, PA 15717
724-459-5920, mention AACA rate
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June 14-19, 2026
Sentimental Tour
Mechanicsburg, PA
Registration Deadline: May 15
Click here for brochure
Click here to register online
Click here to register online to judge
The Oakland Pontiac Worldwide Region is honored to host this tour in historic and scenic Perry, Cumberland, and Dauphin counties. This tour is for all recognized AACA vehicles from 1928 thru 1958. All makes are welcome.
Event Highlights:
- Sunday Visit to the AACA Museum
- Sunday Opening Banquet at Vissagio’s Restaurant
- Monday Visit Don Barlup’s 1926 Vintage Service Station, 10 Covered Bridges, Little Buffalo State Park & Historic Shoaff’s Mill
- Tuesday Visit the Army Heritage Center, Cumberland Crossings & an Antique Mall
- Tuesday Lunch at the Masonic Lodge with a presentation by the Cumberland County Historical Society on the Carlisle Indian School
- Wednesday Tour the Historic Fort Hunter Mansion and Grounds, Then Head to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
- Thursday Starts With the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and Ends With Eichelberger Distillery and Dills Tavern
- Friday We Head to the Rolls Royce Museum, Take a Scenic Drive Past the Yellow Breeches Creek, Visit Cliff’s Collection of Vintage Cars & Signs, and Stop at the Lemoyne Antique Mall
- Friday Closing Banquet at Vissagio’s Restaurant
Host Hotel:
Fairfield by Marriott, 503 Winding Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
717-795-1918, Code AACA2026, $119.00 per night plus taxes (includes breakfast)
Questions?
Chair: Don Barlup, Pullman1914@aol.com, 717-877-4766
Registration: Marilyn Lewis, lewisfmjk@yahoo.com, 618-295-3384
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REMINDER: Your 2026 membership dues MUST be paid prior to registering for any 2026 National Activities. Renew online now.
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Do You Have an Official AACA Car Sign for Your Car Yet? | |
Deadline to order for Charlotte and Las Vegas is March 6! | | | | |
This is the only official AACA recommended car show sign and is intended for use at AACA events. The AACA car sign format, styled similarly to other Concours signs, when properly weighted or staked would limit potential damage to vehicles if bumped or blown. Signs are 16.5" tall and 12" wide and are made of hard plastic to withstand the elements. These signs are only available to AACA members and are custom created to tell your vehicle's story and history.
AACA car signs cost $45 plus shipping and handling. Add an image or images for $5 each. PA residents also pay sales tax.
Please allow 4-5 weeks for the entire process from start to finish.
Click here for more information and instructions.
Email Jon Curtis at AACA Headquarters if you would like to have a sign made.
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| | As automobile speed increased, engineers were challenged by a critical component that went round and round and could deform at the most inopportune time, particularly when it was being called upon to perform at its utmost. What was that vulnerable rotating mass? | | Please scroll all the way to the end of Speedster to find the answer. | | | | |
2026 PHILADELPHIA AUTO SHOW | |
| Thank You to Our 2026 Philadelphia Auto Show Volunteers & Exhibitors | | Thank you to Mike Jones, our 2026 Philadelphia Auto Show Exhibit Chair, and all of his amazing volunteers who helped pull off our beautiful exhibit. A very special thank you to all of the wonderful owners who shared their antique cars with the hundreds of thousands of attendees. It was a showstopper of a week for AACA – not only did everyone attending the show see our name and the gorgeous cars, but we also gained 90+ new members! | | | |
Sylvaine Aust
Boyertown Museum
of Historic Vehicles
Angie Carpenter
Carlas Classic Cars
Alessandro J. Chiaro
Connors Motorcar Company
Mike Engard
Gene & Marlene Epstein
Michael Etling Jr.
Nick Fiorani
Samuel Fiorani
Michael Ford
Craig Hilliard
Curtis Hilliard
Bob Hobaugh
Charles Hooper
Charlene Hutchison
Dave Hutchison
Bill Jacobson
Mike Jones
Glenn Koerner
LBI Limited
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Mark and Sue Lankford
Cindi Lindsay
Bob Martino
Jordan Michaels
Gene Mosteller
Rich Myers
The NB Center
for American Automotive Heritage
Jerry & Mary Parnes
Philip & Tonia Patterson
Perseverance Volunteer Fire Co.
Frank Radio
Stoney Read
Bob and Carol Robinson
Al & Alex Rouzzi
Donald Roy
Lee Rush
Michael & Jan Smith
Jack Stoll
Mark & Lori Thompson
Carl Villone
Howard Wellens
Jim Wickel
| | Pictured above is the ’65 Mustang recently donated to AACA, on display at the 2026 Philly Auto Show. You can visit headquarters and see this beauty for yourself! | | | | |
Schedule a Tour of AACA National Headquarters
& Library Research Center
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Would your AACA region or chapter like to visit?
What about any of the other car clubs you belong to?
If you are planning a tour or day excursion for a group near the Hershey area, why not include a stop at our building as part of your itinerary?
To book a tour, contact Amoi Goldman, AACA Reference Librarian & Outreach Coordinator, at 717-534-2082 or agoldman@aaca.org.
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Bookends of a Legacy: Owning the First and Last Oldsmobile
By John Masters, Millsboro, DE, johnnym7@juno.com
This is a member submitted article.
| | I purchased my 1902 Model “R” Curved Dash Oldsmobile in 1986 as a basket case. It was intended to be a project for my U.S. Air Force retirement. By serial number, it is the 1,064th production Oldsmobile built. It took me seven years (no internet back then) to resurrect it into a driving vehicle. It was restored as a driver and is not 100% museum quality. Certain liberties had to be taken to ensure it was a safe driver. It has been featured in several local and national publications. When I lived in Kansas, it had the license plate 1STOLDS (first Olds). | | |
When GM announced the end of the Oldsmobile line with the 2004 models, the last 500 cars were given special badging and painted in a Dark Cherry Metallic color not normally found on other Olds cars. Through my local dealer, I was able to secure one of these 2004 Aleros. It is number 222 of the last 500, built on April 27, which also happened to be my birthday. In Kansas, it had the license plate LSTOLDS (last Olds).
Both cars are street legal and are driven often to keep them operational. I have often shown both cars together with the special license plates. As I now live in Delaware, I was not able to secure the same plate numbers again. I still have the Kansas plates without registration tags and put them on for shows, then remove them to drive home. In the time I owned them, I have not found any other private owner who has both a first and last edition Oldsmobile. A very unique pair.
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We are always looking to feature articles from AACA members in Speedster. We'd love to share your personal accounts of tours and shows you have attended, restoration projects, unique vehicle stories and history, and any other stories you think other AACA members would enjoy hearing about.
Stories should average 500 words or less. And we love photos, so make sure to include some! Please send your photos and stories to Chrissy Arnold.
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AACA Grand Nationals / Zenith Awards
Get Ready for a Showcase of the AACA's Best of the Best!
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America on WheelsAugust 19-22, 2026
AACA Grand Nationals/Zenith Awards
The NB Center in Allentown, PA
500 car limit for the show
Registration materials & online registration coming soon!
The nation’s best of the best are heading to the AACA Grand Nationals. Experience stunning restorations, rare classics, and the passion that drives our hobby.
Event Highlights:
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Thursday Welcome Reception at America on Wheels
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Friday AACA Member Only Open House and Tours of The NB Center
- Friday Zenith Competition & Awards
- Saturday Grand Nationals & Awards Dinner
Book your room NOW at the Host Hotel:
Hyatt Suites Allentown West, 610-387-1000
621 Grange Road, Allentown, PA 18106
Standard Room, $159 inc breakfast, Group Code: G-AACA
Click here to book a Standard room
Suite (with kitchenette), $169 inc breakfast, Group Code: G-AAC2
Click here to book a Suite
More info coming soon! Can’t wait to see you there!
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AACA LIBRARY & RESEARCH CENTER | |
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Back in December I teased the announcement of a new display area in the library. During Hershey Fall Nationals, were able to acquire three exhibit cases that we installed in one of our meeting rooms. The staff discussed how we’d like to use them, and after much conversation we came up with too many great ideas to choose just one for permanent display! So instead, we have chosen to do a rotating exhibit every 6-12 months – we just have too many great items in the collection we want to share.
We wanted to start off by highlighting some items from the Flat Files collection, which we’ve divided into 3 sub-categories (one for each display case): collectibles, travel, and popular culture. Here are some of the library’s artifacts you can currently view:
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Collectibles
Trading cards, matchbooks, patches, and stamps
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Travel
Pennsylvania licenses/registration, hotel brochures, maps, stickers and decals, and postcards
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Pop Culture
Stereoscope and 3D slides/equipment, comics, cartoons and jokes, video games, movies, and art
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| Many of these are rarely seen items from the collection, but which represent important facets of automobile history and culture. The Flat Files display will be available at the library for viewing for about a year, at which time we’ll replace it with one of our other exciting display ideas! | |
2026 Annual Convention Recap
Another Convention is behind us, and by all accounts it was a great event in Chantilly, VA, earlier this month. We took in so much positive feedback from attendees, and were thrilled to hear that everyone had such a wonderful time. We’d like to thank everyone who stopped by the AACA Library booth in the Trade Show to purchase duplicate books from us, or to check out our Bookmobile – we appreciate the support! Amoi and I really enjoyed seeing everyone again this year, and spending time with you at all the exciting activities throughout the Convention – we’re already looking forward to next year!
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Is Your 2026 Membership Past Due?
AACA membership runs on a calendar year basis January 1 through December 31.
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Only paid members receive our award-winning and much beloved Antique Automobile magazine. Not to mention that you cannot receive registration materials or register for any 2026 shows or tours without a current membership.
Renewing is quick and easy online. All you need is your member number and pin. Don't remember one of these? No problem! Email or give us a call and we'll be happy to help!
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Road Trip Alert: Join the Ultimate AACA & McPherson Caravan! | |
| We are calling all McPherson College alumni and AACA members to join an epic cross-country caravan from AACA to the C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival this May in McPherson, Kansas. | | |
This year is a massive milestone celebrating the 50th Anniversary of McPherson College's legendary Automotive Restoration program! To celebrate, we want to organize a fun caravan to the 26th annual C.A.R.S. show the first weekend in May.
We will roll into McPherson, KS, together to experience over 400 breathtaking vehicles. This spectacular event is 100% student led. McPherson's automotive restoration students plan, organize, and execute the entire festival from the ground up. You will even get to see them judging classes and proudly displaying their own stunning, hands-on restoration projects right alongside priceless historic concours level vehicles.
We are rolling out from AACA Headquarters in Hershey, PA, and building a moving party along the way. Catch up and cruise with us at any of our official pit stops:
- Columbus, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- St. Louis, MO
- Kansas City, MO/KS
Whether you are driving a fully restored classic, your daily commuter, or trailering your car out, we want you in our fleet.
Contact Kyle Blake, VP of Youth Development and Awards, BlakeRestorations@gmail.com or 443-564-7268, if you are interested in joining the caravan. Let’s make the drive as unforgettable as the destination!
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Savoy Museum to Showcase Their Collection of AACA Award Winners
By Harry Krix, White, GA, hrkrix@gmail.com
This is a member submitted article.
| | It was announced recently by Tom Shinall, Director of Curatorial Services at the Savoy Museum that the next upcoming exhibit at the museum will be titled “And the Winner Is…” an exceptional display of national award-winning cars from the Savoy Collection that have received AACA National First Prize, Grand National Winner, and National Historic Preservation awards, dating all the way back to 1976. | | | photo of Savoy Museum provided by Harry Krix and Marie Harrington | |
Of the 20+ AACA winners in the Savoy Collection, the museum will be displaying six cars, four of which have never been on display at the museum. Tom said “We plan on supplementing the display in the Main Gallery with canvas art prints highlighting the other winning cars from our collection.”
Kraig Bolus, President of the host Region for the 2026 Winter Nationals, Lake Allatoona Region, commented “This will be a wonderful opportunity to attend our show and also get to see some top flight cars seldom shown in a public setting. We are very excited to be a part of Savoy’s exhibit that will showcase some of these great cars.”
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Check Out These Upcoming 2026 AACA National Activities... | | |
Would you like registration materials mailed to you as soon as they are available for any of these events?
Email Sue with your name, member number and the event or send in the
Activity Request Card from your Antique Automobile magazine.
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REMINDER: Your 2026 membership dues MUST be paid prior to requesting registration materials for any 2026 National Activities. Renew online now.
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ATTENTION: REGIONS & CHAPTERS | |
Your Reporting Forms Are PAST DUE! | |
If you have not yet sent your Region/Chapter Officer Reporting Forms and Roster Reporting Forms to AACA National Headquarters, they are now PAST DUE! These forms were originally mailed to your current President or Secretary in November.
If you need another copy, you can click here to download them from the AACA website, or contact us and we can mail you a new set.
Please return all completed forms to Sue Eitnier at seitnier@aaca.org. You can also mail them to AACA, 800 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA 17033.
It is important to note that without current reporting forms on file, we cannot provide insurance coverage for any of your events. Thank you for taking care of this as soon as possible.
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Free Region/Chapter Membership Applications
Four 2026 FREE membership applications have been mailed to your current region/chapter President. These applications can only be used for the recruitment of BRAND NEW AACA NATIONAL MEMBERS and must be signed by a region/chapter representative. These membership forms must be used by September 1, 2026.
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$3,000-$5,000 Grants Available to Regions Hosting National Activities
The AACA National Board of Directors realizes that the financial risk involved with hosting a national show or tour has caused many regions and chapters to be hesitant to volunteer to host a national event. Some regions simply do not have the funds available to even think about hosting.
The board has approved a grant program for any region receiving board approval to host a national event that has not hosted one for more than ten years. Here's how it breaks down:
- $5,000 grants available to regions hosting national car shows
- $5,000 grants available to regions hosting national 5-day tours
- $3,000 grants available to regions hosting national 3-day tours
There are many opportunities to host one of these events. We have Winter Nationals available and will schedule up to three years in advance. Spring and Fall National shows are available to schedule for Eastern, Southeastern, Central and Western Divisions, also up to 3 years in advance.
Touring events share the same opportunities. Founders Tour, Sentimental Tour, Vintage Tour, Reliability Tour, Glidden Tour and all four Divisional Tours have available openings for your region to reserve for up to three years in advance.
For more information, please contact Greg Jackson, VP National Activities, at greg.jackson15@outlook.com or 704-408-6217.
Don’t miss this opportunity to host a national event. Take advantage of this special grant program while the National Board has this offer available!
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Already Thinking About Hershey 2026?
Discounted Room Rate at the Hershey Lodge Available Now
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Thanks once again to our partnership with RM Sotheby’s, we are able to offer all of you a discounted rate at the Hershey Lodge during the 2026 Eastern Fall Nationals happening October 6-9. The auction will back again, and the special room block is already set up. The discounted room rate is $308 a night. Selling out this room block is the best way we can ensure that the auction remains a part of our event. So, if you are ready to make your reservations for next year and have always wanted to stay at the Hershey Lodge, now’s your chance!
To book your reservations online, click here.
If you prefer to speak to a reservation agent, please call 855-729-3108 and ask for the room block for RM Sotheby’s, October 4-10, 2026.
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Below are a few exclusive deals on live events, theme parks and attractions. Check out these and more by visitng the AACA MemberDeals site. | | |
Universal Orlando Resort
Save up to $100 on Tickets with Universal Epic Universe
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The Lion King - Broadway
Save up to $25 plus $5 parking credit
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San Francisco CityPASS®
Save up to 48% on combined attraction prices!
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Don’t forget to sign up to get information about ongoing legislative issues affecting the car hobby directly from our partner SEMA!
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Do You Know a Military Veteran Who Would Like to be an AACA Member? | |
The Military Membership Program is available to Military Veterans that have proudly served to protect our homeland and freedoms. With this program, AACA is extending complimentary 2026 memberships for first-time AACA applicants. More information on this program and an application can be found on the AACA website under Membership and drop down to Military Program, or simply click here.
These complimentary 2026 memberships are for first-time AACA applicants. These complimentary applications for membership are intended for individuals who have a genuine interest in the antique car hobby.
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AACA hosts online forums! AACA hosts a massive online forum area on our website that you can read and/or join in on the conversations on all sorts of topics. People post some really interesting material and pictures on an everyday basis. If you haven't used the forums before, just use the sign-up button in the upper right corner to create your user account. Anyone can join the online forums and it's completely free.
AACA has Facebook! AACA has an official Facebook page for club information and events. We also have an extremely active Facebook group, where group members post, ask questions and discuss everything and anything car-related. LIKE our Facebook page and ask to JOIN our Facebook group. Don't forget to connect with the AACA Library on their official Facebook page as well.
AACA is on Instagram! @antiqueautomobileclubofamerica
Be sure to use these hashtags: #DrivingHistory, #AACA, #AntiqueAutomobileClubofAmerica, #Hershey, #AACAHershey, #AACAproud, #AACAstrong
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Automobile speeds increased faster than road wheel integrity, which is why wooden wheels disappeared sooner rather than later. For example, when Hudson went racing, it had to reinforce its steel wheels to sustain the high cornering loads that could deform or even break them. Excessive lug nut and mounting hub strain was also a concern. In NASCAR competition, Hudson wheels included a secondary steel insert welded into the primary wheel. This created what was essentially a two-in-one, severe-duty variant. Meanwhile, on the road, wheel covers would also routinely dislodge during aggressive cornering as steel wheels flexed.
It makes you wonder about modern radial tires on antique wheels, doesn’t it? So watch out for those disappearing wheel covers if you are running radial tires on old car wheels (which can flex). They weren’t originally specified for them at what are now routinely higher speeds.
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Antique Automobile Club of America
AACA.org | 717-534-1910
America’s Premiere Resource for the Collectible Vehicle Community
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| The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the country's premier resource for the collectible vehicle community. Since its formation in 1935, the Club, through its national office, publications, and membership, aids individuals, museums, libraries, historians and collectors dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of automotive history. | | | | |
