HISTORY
Timeline
2007:
Aaron Vaccar at age 20 incorporates LLC to pursue doing business as “ACV Motorsports; “Aaron Vaccar Signature Series” branding first used to give name to Aaron's custom car creations and promote sponsored aftermarket products; Aaron's 1st and 2nd magazine features simultaneously released for his Subaru WRX STi custom-car build, in Import Tuner and HCI Magazine of the USA
2008:
Aaron Vaccar's Subaru project named National Custom Car Association best vehicle in the Midwest overall. At age 21, begins first auto industry business, ACV Mailorder, an online parts retailer that utilized organization of 3 distribution warehouse for the fastest shipping and largest inventory of youth-oriented car accessories
2009
“Aaron Vaccar Signature Series TOUR” introduced and begins traveling the country showcasing modern custom cars and offering aftermarket automotive niche marketing services; Aaron Vaccar Signature Series designs & builds 1st project vehicle for Ford Motor Co. and debuts at the SEMA show; Aaron's first international magazine feature is printed by ADDX of France
2010:
Aaron's 1st time speaking to students on a collage campus about his career in the automotive industry, as a part of an entrepreneurship panel
2011:
AutoLife Tour program introduced to rebrand Aaron Vaccar Signature Series Tour and further advance the way automotive products are marketed in an interactive environment via a roadshow; Aaron debuts Blood & Grease “kustom klothing” brand & begins selling premium car culture themed t-shirts; Aaron Vaccar & ACV Motorsports move into a 2700sqft office/warehouse in Youngstown, OH to both live and work around the clock on business development; Ford Motor Company presents Aaron Vaccar Signature Series Ford Fiesta with Design Award at SEMA Show
2012:
Aaron Vaccar Signature Series rebranded to simply “Vaccar”; Vaccar brand makes statement at SEMA Show with x3 corporate booth vehicles for Ford & General Motors; Vaccar designs 1st Chevrolet project vehicle and is awarded for its design at SEMA Show
2013:
The Aaron Vaccar Company is organized, and acquires all Aaron & ACV Motorsports' ventures; The Aaron Vaccar Company expands to 6000sqft facility in Columbus OH; AutoLife Tour puts 2nd Semi truck on the road via partnership with Scion for “Scion Trilogy Tour”; Blood & Grease brand collaborates with Ford Motor Co. for their 1st SEMA Show project vehicle
2014:
Vaccar's Master Garage concept opens retail/display pop-up shop in Orlando, FL; Vaccar builds special Ford project vehicle for SEMA Show to be driven by TV's Ice Road Truckers
2015:
Vaccar's Master Garage opens doors to the public in Florida to customize vehicles; Vaccar celebrates 6 years and 6 project vehicles with ford motor company at SEMA Show
2016:
Aaron Vaccar awarded 2016 SEMA News "35 Under 35" .; Aaron selected as a team driver to represent the SEMA Young Executives Network on Hot Rod Magazine's POWER TOUR; Aaron begins traveling with Ford Performance as brand ambassador to showcase all-new Ford Focus RS and Shelby GT350; Blood & Grease awarded another Ford project vehicle to debut at SEMA Show and will release collaborative clothing products with aftermarket manufacturers; Vaccar designs 1st Hyundai Motors America project vehicle to debut at SEMA Show