Legends assemble at Bruce Meyer’s garage for Alex Xydias’ 99th birthday Seminal figures of the LA hot rod scene assembled at Bruce Meyer’s garage to celebrate the 99th birthday of Alex Xydias, founder of the famous So-Cal Speed Shop. Xydias is also a WWII veteran, founder of SEMA, Dry Lakes Hall of Famer and winner of the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award.