Collector Car Day Travels With History

Collector Car Day Travels With History

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Members of Iron Runners Auto Club of Vegreville (IRACV) gathered at Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park to showcase their vintage vehicles and celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day on July 8.

At this time, Mayor Tim MacPhee declared July 8 to be Collector Car Appreciation Day in the Town of Vegreville.

The proclamation read: The Specialty Vehicle Association of Alberta (SVAA) and the SEMA Action/Network (SAN) in the US have declared July 8, 2022 to be International Car Appreciation Day.

People drive their vintage vehicles on the tour.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

SAN and SVAA will observe July 8 as a tribute to the collection and restoration of historic, classic and specialty vehicles as well as recognizing the importance of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of automobiles.

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk presented IRACV President Bill Smolak with a certificate to honour and recognize this day and all the people who collect classic vehicles.

When Smolak was asked how the event turned out, he said, “Eight members plus one guest and one museum car showed up at the park. Then, the club members went on a brief cruise through town going past some of the senior’s residences and finally back to the museum where we had our annual steak barbecue and reflected on this year’s Father’s Day Event.

Bill Smolak accepts the certificate from MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk on behalf of the Government of Alberta.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

The members had a good time visiting before leaving for home around 9 pm. All in all, a good day. Next year we will plan things ahead so that people will be aware of what is happening and why.”