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Creations n’ Chrome wins Outstanding Achievement in Design for 2012 ALS Awareness Mustang GT at SEMA
- By Patrick McMinn, Project Manager and Jenica Lancy, Director of Marketing and Communications



The ALS Association Golden West Chapter excited to announce a remarkable new public awareness and fundraising campaign, Rev Up to Defeat ALS.

The passion, skill and generosity of Gary and Kristin Watson, owners of Creations n’ Chrome (CNC) of Valencia, California, combined with compassion for their friend  Carey Hall of Hall Motorsports Refinishing and member of Sarah Fisher's pit crew, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2010, led to the creation of a one-of-a-kind 2012 Ford ALS Awareness Mustang GT.

The car was unvieled at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) which draws 150,000 of industry professionals all to one place, Las Vegas. Creations n’ Chrome scored a big win at the Show, when they walked away with the Outstanding Achievement In Design Award from Ford Motor Company. This prestigious award was presented to the owners of Creations n' Chrome, Gary and Kristin Watson, for their customization work on the 2012 Mustang ALS Awareness car.

Luminaries from the world of motor sports, including legendary driver Parnelli Jones, former IRL driver and team owner, Sam Schmidt, and Dennis Anderson, creator and driver of Gravedigger on the USHRA Monster Jam circuit, all dropped by to witness the car’s unveiling and offer their congratulations.

2012 ALS Awareness Mustang2012 ALS Awareness Mustang at SEMA

2012 ALS Awareness Mustang

Parnelli Jones in the ALS Awareness Car Parnelli Jones in the ALS Awareness Car

The ALS Association Golden West Chapter was presented with the extraordinary opportunity to exclusive use of this ALS Awareness car as a promotional vehicle to raise public awareness and funds for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease from November 2011 through 2013.

Fred Fisher, CEO and President of The Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association, was also in attendance to witness the car's unveiling.

"We're excited to be associated with this beautiful car," Fisher said.

"The Mustang will help us bring a heightened awareness to ALS during our Rev Up to Defeat ALS campaign over the next eighteen months, and allow us to raise important funds to help find a cure and bring services to those currently living with ALS".

The dazzling red chrome street legal race car then made an appearance at our 11th Annual Lockton Authentic Swing Golf Classic and will be making additional appearances at Chapter and public events over the next eighteen months, 

Please visit Rev Up to Defeat ALS to learn more about the story behind the car and join our Rev Up team.

Logo-RevUp2DefeatALS

 

Congratulations- Gary and Kirstin and CNC

Gary and Kristin Watson at 2011 SEMA Show and their award for the ALS Awareness Mustang

 

 

 

which draws 150,000 of industry professionals all to one place,

Creations n’ Chrome wins Outstanding Achievement in Design for 2012 ALS Awareness Mustang GT at SEMA
- By Patrick McMinn, Project Manager and Jenica Lancy, Director of Marketing and Communications



The ALS Association Golden West Chapter excited to announce a remarkable new public awareness and fundraising campaign, Rev Up to Defeat ALS.

The passion, skill and generosity of Gary and Kristin Watson, owners of Creations n’ Chrome (CNC) of Valencia, California, combined with compassion for their friend  Carey Hall of Hall Motorsports Refinishing and member of Sarah Fisher's pit crew, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2010, led to the creation of a one-of-a-kind 2012 Ford ALS Awareness Mustang GT.

The car was unvieled at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) which draws 150,000 of industry professionals all to one place, Las Vegas. Creations n’ Chrome scored a big win at the Show, when they walked away with the Outstanding Achievement In Design Award from Ford Motor Company. This prestigious award was presented to the owners of Creations n' Chrome, Gary and Kristin Watson, for their customization work on the 2012 Mustang ALS Awareness car.

Luminaries from the world of motor sports, including legendary driver Parnelli Jones, former IRL driver and team owner, Sam Schmidt, and Dennis Anderson, creator and driver of Gravedigger on the USHRA Monster Jam circuit, all dropped by to witness the car’s unveiling and offer their congratulations.

2012 ALS Awareness Mustang2012 ALS Awareness Mustang at SEMA

2012 ALS Awareness Mustang

Parnelli Jones in the ALS Awareness Car Parnelli Jones in the ALS Awareness Car

The ALS Association Golden West Chapter was presented with the extraordinary opportunity to exclusive use of this ALS Awareness car as a promotional vehicle to raise public awareness and funds for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease from November 2011 through 2013.

Fred Fisher, CEO and President of The Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association, was also in attendance to witness the car's unveiling.

"We're excited to be associated with this beautiful car," Fisher said.

"The Mustang will help us bring a heightened awareness to ALS during our Rev Up to Defeat ALS campaign over the next eighteen months, and allow us to raise important funds to help find a cure and bring services to those currently living with ALS".

The dazzling red chrome street legal race car then made an appearance at our 11th Annual Lockton Authentic Swing Golf Classic and will be making additional appearances at Chapter and public events over the next eighteen months, 

Please visit Rev Up to Defeat ALS to learn more about the story behind the car and join our Rev Up team.

Logo-RevUp2DefeatALS

 

Congratulations- Gary and Kirstin and CNC

Gary and Kristin Watson at 2011 SEMA Show and their award for the ALS Awareness Mustang

 

 

 

which draws 150,000 of industry professionals all to one place,