Congratulations to the 2012 Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame and 2012 Legends of the Autorama Inductees! 

Art Chrisman
Racing legend and a land speed and drag racing innovator, Chrisman has greatly contributed to not only the racing industry, but also car building.

 

George Brancacio
Brancacio has judged over 300 shows during the past 42 years,
and was named the Pacific Division Director of the ISCA in 1975,
a position he proudly held thru 1994. 

 

Kathy Livingston
Long time volunteer of the Grand National Roadster Show, Sacramento Autorama, and numerous other car shows. Her friendly face and warm smile became a show fixture over her years of selfless service, and remains one today for many car owners and attendees. 

 

Dennis Varni
As a successful racer, Varni has earned numerous accomplishments at Bonneville and all over the world. In 2010 he set the record in the E-Blown Gas Class with a top speed of 330 mph. 

Andy Brizio
Known as the Rodfather, Brizio is a hot rodding pioneer. He has had great success both in the car industry and his own business, Andy's T's. 

Roy Brizio
As a prominent NCA Car builder, Roy has made countless contributions
to the modern industry of hot rodding. 

 

Kathy Livingston
Long time volunteer of the Grand National Roadster Show, Sacramento Autorama, and numerous other car shows. Her friendly face and warm smile became a show fixture over her years of selfless service, and remains one today for many car owners and attendees. 

 

 

Keeping with the tradition, we will induct the following 2011 winners:

 

Mario Colallilo

winner of The King of Kustoms Award

 

Mike Garner

winner of the Joe Bailon Award

 

Marc Henry

winner of the Sam Barris Memorial Award

 

Bill West

winner of the Dick Bertolucci Automotive Excellence Award

 

We also recognize current Legends of the Autorama members:

 

Robbie Azevedo
2011 Builder of the Year  

 

Doug Beattie
winner of the Custom d'Elegance Award and the

H.A. Bagdasarian World's Most Beautiful Custom

 

The new members will be formally inducted and honored at this year's luncheons.  We appreciate their countless contributions and dedication to not only our shows, but this industry.