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ETool Developers hired John Zinn as its new president. Zinn has worked in many facets of the automotive aftermarket industry, including retail, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and e-commerce development. He was most recently the director of marketing for Stillen.

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Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

HRIA Seminar Workshop Lineup for the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show

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The companies below represent the current exhibitors (R–Z) of the upcoming SEMA Spring Expo (SSE) and SEMA OFFROAD (SOR) set for the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, February 8–9. With a special emphasis on trucks and SUVs, SSE and SOR exhibitors will display a variety of products and services covering accessories, restyling, wheels and tires, and mobile electronics.

Dodge dealers began taking orders for the new Challenger SRT8 on Monday, December 3, accepting deposits from more than 6,000 prospective owners by Wednesday, according to an AutoWeek report. Dodge sources say that the automaker will produce less than 10,000 units in its first run.

Additional Challengers will follow with lesser engine options than the SRT8’s 6.1L V8. But if the sales strength and popularity of the hot-rod market is any indication, any of the Challenger options represent a great opportunity for the specialty-equipment market.

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CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS: Donny Schatz was named the winner of the fifth annual Economaki Champion of Champions presented by Rockett Brand Racing Fuel. The award was presented by National Speed Sport News Publisher Emeritus Chris Economaki and accepted by Schatz during the 20th annual PRI Trade Show in Orlando.

SUPPORT: Advance Auto Parts, which has sponsored the Advance Auto Super DIRT Series for 10 years, has increased its support of the World Racing Group, signing on as sponsor of the World of Outlaws sprint-car series.