The NACE Auto & Cycle Alley is an exciting new element being introduced at this year's International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE). 

NACE delegates are encouraged to bring their personal show cars, trucks and motorcycles to be displayed in the NACE Exposition. Entries will be judged and "Best of Class" winners will receive $2,000 each with the "Best of Show" and "Celebrity Pick" winning entries receiving $3,000 each. WIZARDS® Products and CCC Information Services are sponsoring the awards with the "Celebrity Pick" being judged by a panel of experts led by Chip Foose, whose participation is sponsored by SATA Spray Equipment, is considered an icon in the world of auto painting and refinishing, and the host of TLC's Overhaulin'.

"We are extremely excited about the Auto & Cycle Alley, as we're sure it will attract attendance and drive traffic throughout the Exposition all three days! It's the 'brain-child' of this year's Attendee Advisory Council - a group of industry professionals dedicating their time and energy to raising the bar and increasing the core value of NACE events," said Geralynn Kottschade, NACE 2006 Chairman and VP of Jerry's Body Shop in Mankato, Minnesota.

"At the Auto & Cycle Alley you'll see more than just cars, including everything from Hot Rods and Harleys to Classics and Tuners - owned by the 'real' repair professionals attending NACE. CCC is excited about being a part of this first-time event at NACE," said Jeanene O'Brien, director, marketing services for CCC Information Services.

"Automobile enthusiasts come in all shapes and sizes - just like their automotive creations and radical rides that have cost them a good bit of blood, sweat and tears - not to mention money! WIZARDS and NACE are providing three solid days to show-off their pride and joy," commented John Schlumpberger, founder and CEO of WIZARDS Products.

An exclusive display area will be designated on the show floor for showing-off these prized possessions. Interested attendees should contact NACE Marketing Manager Pamela Miller for an Alley application ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call toll free 888-536-1641 ext. 6318).

NACE 2006 will be held November 1-4, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The educational Conference will run from November 1-4 (Wednesday-Saturday), and the Exposition will take place November 2-4 (Thursday-Saturday). The event will again be held during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), taking place that same week in Las Vegas.