Special Motorsports Events - SEMA Show: Mothers Shine Award Presented To 1956 Ford Convertible Suncammer

In what has become a car builder's highest honor at the aftermarket industry event of the year, hundreds of exceptional rides were considered for the 11th annual Mothers® Shine Award. Held at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, the Shine Award honors uncompromising excellence in vehicle design. The winner is decided upon by an international panel of respected members of the automotive industry, including journalists, seasoned hobbyists and past winners. Judging is based on overall appearance, fit and finish, attention to detail, integration of custom and stock elements, creative vision and execution of concept.

Hosting the ceremony this year held at the Mothers Polish® booth were aftermarket industry veterans Joe Sebergandio and Will Handzel.

The 2011 Shine Award was presented to Bruce and Judy Ricks of Sapulpa, OK for their 1956 Ford convertible "Suncammer." This beautiful build is named for its 1967 Ford 427 cubic-inch SOHC engine under the hood. It features countless details including fully tuned suspension and a modification to every body panel. Built by Steve Cook Creations, Oklahoma City, OK over a period of more than five years, the "Suncammer" is located in Meguiar's booth #22643.

In addition to the Shine, eleven Mothers® Choice Award trophies were also presented:

2011 Ford Mustang "Last Ride" Owner: Sal Valdez, Corona, CA Builder: Matt Bernal, lead designer and builder, owner of Bernal Auto Style, Orange County, CA Location: Doug Thorley Headers Booth #24435

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Owner/Builder/location: James Gill, D3 Group, Signal Hill, CA Location: Outside entry area to SEMA Show

1939 Buick Special Builder: Dave Kindig, Kindig-it, Salt Lake City, UT Owner: Harold Wiley, Salt Lake City, UT Location: Front entrance foyer

1944 Mack Fire Truck Owner: Roger ad Rhonda Brown, and sons Aaron Payne and Adam Payne Builder: Precisions Designs, Henderson, CO Location: Outside in front of Mothers Big Rig

1962 Chevrolet Corvette Owner: Bruce Milyard, Grand Junction, CO Builder: John Martin, Johnny's Rod Shop, Alamosa, CO Location: Outside in front of Central Hall

1973 Pontiac Trans Am Owner: SW, Austin, TX Builder: Detroit Speed, Mooresville, NC Location: ARP Fasteners Booth #22449

1969 Plymouth Barracuda "Blowfish" Owner: George Poteet, Nashville, TN Builder: Rad Rides by Troy, Manteno, IL Location: Derale Booth #22335

1963 Chevrolet Impala "El Rey" Owner/Builder: Albert De Alba, Mario's Autoworks, Montclair, CA and Calblast, Upland, CA Location: Outside South Hall in DUB display area

1967 Chevrolet Nova "Innovator" Owner: Alex Covington, Clover, SC Builder: Roadster Shop, Mundelein, IL Location: Baer Brakes Booth #23721

1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe Owners: Phil and Deb Becker, Dwight, IL Builder: Fast Lane Rod Shop, Donahue, IA

1959 Imperial Speedster Owner/Builder: Pfaff Designs, Royal Oak, MI Location: PPG Booth #24501