CGOY for 2001

Automotive "Roll" Models

THE BEST OF THE BEST ... ONE EACH YEAR:
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Rick & Don Vesco
Land Speed Record Holders
World's Fastest Wheel-Driven Automobile

The "Car Guy of the Year" award committee’s guidelines for determining the accomplishments, character and contributions of the annual award winner include a focus on the following key factors for nominations and the annual voting process:

• Proven knowledge of both the auto industry and an equal level of understanding about the technical aspects of automobiles

• Noteworthy recent or current contribution to the automobile community

• Active and visible participation in the car enthusiast arena

• Respect and admiration from peers

• A genuine passion for cars

CAR GUY OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE
The Car Guy of the Year 2000 Committee members include:

Mario Andretti: International race car driver and racing/OEM industry
consultant.

Bob Bondurant: President, Bondurant Schools; race car driver; racing/OEM
industry consultant.

Cynthia Claes: Automotive industry enthusiast and motorsports journalist;
marketing communications professional.

Steve Ford: Automotive print / broadcast journalist, automotive product and technical instructor; award co-administrator.

Andy Granatelli: Automotive industry/aftermarket entrepreneur; race car
driver / team owner; founder STP Products Corporation.

Dick Guldstrand: President, Guldstrand Engineering; race car driver;
racing and OEM industry consultant --
Car Guy of the Year '97.

Chuck Jordan: Automotive design consultant and former V.P. design,
General Motors.

John Lypen: Publisher and Editorial Director, Hearst Publishing's Motor Magazine andMotor Systems, Inc.

Roy Miller: Automotive Historian & Concours d'Elegance circuit judge;
owner, East/West Motors, Santa Barbara; award co-administrator.

Heinz Prechter: [deceased in 2001 - respectful mention]]
Chairman and founder, ASC, Inc., specialty automotive
manufacturer/customizer; OEM industry consultant.

Lorraine Schultz: Founder/International Director, Women's Automotive
Association International; former director of the Auto Leather Guild of
America.

Bob Sinclair: Automotive industry consultant; former president, Saab Cars
USA; Car Guy of the Year '96.

Don Sommer: Founder of Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance; President of
American Arrow Corporation.