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Mattel,
Inc. Hot Wheels
For the design and
manufacturing of “Hot Wheels” 3-inch toy replicas of cars and trucks
that captured the imaginations of the youth around the world as a
member of the
Cruisin’ Hall of
Fame
 Mattel is known as the leader in
the world of toy design, manufacturing and marketing. Leading the way
was the "Barbie" doll, introduced in 1959, which quickly
became Mattel’s best selling toy worldwide to this day. Yet another
landmark product for Mattel was the introduction of the "Hot
Wheels" miniature vehicles in 1968. The three-inch long cars and
trucks reached out and captured the boys’ imaginations the same way
the "Barbie" dolls did little girls. Mattel celebrated
"Hot Wheels" 30th anniversary in 1998 and reaching
a milestone when they produced the two-billionth Hot Wheel car. That
made Mattel the producer of more vehicles than Detroit’s big three
automakers combined.
The
"Woody"
as an icon
representing memories of
the Southern
California Beach Scene of beach parties, the music of The Beach Boys
and young love during the 50’s and 60’s that continues today as
“The California Way
of Life”
as a member of the
Cruisin’ Hall of
Fame
 It’s been decades since a Woody last
rolled off the assembly line in Detroit; however, the Woody fascination
lives on. The Woody was immortalized in the sixties by groups like Jan
& Dean and the Beach Boys, and used as prime transportation in a
slew of beach movies starring Franky Avalon and ex-Mouseketeer Annette
Funicello. However, the Woody has been around since the early days of
the automobile and was often the most expensive model in an automakers
lineup, often meant exclusively for the very wealthy. It wasn’t until
the vehicle reach the last stages of roadability that primo surfers
snapped them up and use them as beach wagons because they were roomy
enough to accommodate several surf boards. Since the sixties, these
wagons have been popular collector’s items. They are in such demand
that old cars with splinters instead of wood are being lovingly restored
and shown off at car shows and cruises throughout the United States.
The
Beach Boys
For defining the
surf sound and ensuring their place in time and the American culture
through the music industry being America’s preeminent pop band
as members of the
Cruisin’ Hall of
Fame
 The Beach Boys began their career as
the most popular surf band in the nation and emerged in 1966 as America’s
preeminent pop group with such hits as "Surfin’ Safari,"
"Shut Down," "Surfer Girl," and Little Deuce
Coupe." From Hawthorne, California, the three brothers – Brian,
Dennis and Carl Wilson, plus cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine had
some of the most intricate, beautiful harmonies heard from a pop band.
Their music is still popular and can be heard on countless radio
stations and car cruises around the nation.
The
JC Agajanian Family
For their
involvement and achievements in the motor sports world and for a
celebrated career as one of the most influential families in motor
sports history
as members of the
Cruisin’ Hall of
Fame
J.C. Agajanian, one of the most
influential men in American motorsports history, is known for his
involvement and many achievements in the motorsports world. Some of
which included owning two cars that won the Indy 500 and
owning/operating the legendary dirt half mile race track, Ascot Park in
Gardena, California, that was known as the fastest half mile oval in the
nation. In 1998, the Agajanian family marked their 50th,
Golden Anniversary of promoting, participating, and involvement with the
famed Indianapolis 500.
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