Ed Iskenderian, founder of Isky Cams and a SEMA Hall of Fame member, has been added to the aftermarket star-studded "Living Legends" panel discussion set for Sat., Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, Calif.
Iskenderian, known as the "Camfather," joins other racing and performance icons such as Vic Edelbrock, Jr.; Wally Parks, founder of the NHRA and a contemporary of Vic Edelbrock, Sr.; Alex Xydias, founder of the So-Cal Speed Shop; and Ed Pink, the highly respected engine builder in fields as diverse as fuel funny cars and USAC midgets in this special event.
The panel discussion, an extension of the Museum's newest special exhibit, Edelbrock: A Performance Legacy, will focus on the heroes and legends from the early days of Southern California racing and the performance industry. The program, part of the Museum's "Living History" agenda, will explore the development of the speed equipment industry and how it has influenced American motorsports and automotive enthusiasm.
The discussion will be moderated by legendary NHRA announcer Dave McClelland, and surprise guests are also expected.
Tickets for the event are $20 and include a light buffet lunch. For information, contact Kat Lotz at 909/622-8562.
"Our special exhibits and accompanying panel discussions have been hugely popular so we're going to do it again," said Sam Jackson, executive director of the Parks Motorsports Museum. "Guests are sure to hear some remarkable stories, to laugh and, if they like, even collect a few autographs."
"This is a rare opportunity to learn how the speed equipment business went from a group of ingenious young men who made parts for their own cars into the multi-billion dollar industry we know today" added Greg Sharp, curator of the museum. "We're extremely fortunate to be able to assemble this exclusive exhibit of Edelbrock vehicles and memorabilia that has, until now, never been seen by the public. Combine this material with some of the folks that designed, built and raced, and our January 15 discussion is sure to be lively and interesting."
"Edelbrock: A Performance Legacy," runs at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum through Feb. 14, 2005. For more information, call 909/622-2133 or visit museum.nhra.com.