The 2010 SEMA Design Award for Best GM Vehicle went to Peter Colello of Mumbles Marketing for his ’11 bronze Camaro.

General Motors will once again present its Design Awards for various categories at the SEMA Show. The automaker announced that the categories will be divided into two groups:

• Vehicles: cars, SUVs, trucks, hot rods, restored vehicles
• Technology: component/system design

SEMA Show exhibitors displaying a GM-based project vehicle at the 2011 SEMA Show can apply for GM Design Award consideration by using the GM Design Award Application (pdf). Companies can copy the application to apply for more than one vehicle or component award. Exhibitors may also forward the application to any suppliers who contributed to the GM Show vehicle or who have a new/innovative component design.

The awards for components will be presented to the design or manufacturing company and not the displaying company. Vehicle awards will be presented to the vehicle owners.

For more information, including details on judging, read the GM Design Award criteria (pdf). To submit a vehicle or component for consideration, use the GM Design Award Application (pdf). Questions? Contact GM's Bob Kern at 313-300-9471.

 

	The Caesars Entertainment Total Rewards program offers SEMA attendees tremendous savings, including the Total Vegas Coupon book, featuring discounts on shows, food and drinks and spa and salon visits.

As you pack your bags for your trip to the 2011 SEMA Show, don't forget to take advantage of opportunities to save money and have the most enjoyable stay while in Las Vegas. SEMA has negotiated numerous discounts throughout town (which you can see below) merely by showing your badge, and there are several other ways for you to save money while in Las Vegas, too.

One way is to simply sign up for a new account at many of the resorts’ casino players clubs. One such example is the Caesars Entertainment Total Rewards program. Caesars Entertainment provides an incredible opportunity for SEMA attendees with the Total Vegas Coupon book, featuring show, food and drink, spa and salon offers from all Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment properties through December 2011.

Receive your coupon books by signing up for the first time for your total rewards card at a Caesars Entertainment Total Rewards booth at any of their eight properties in Las Vegas. You can earn discounts totaling more than $6,000 to use during your stay in Las Vegas. Discounts are numerous and include such benefits as a free shot from Evening Call at Bally’s and Paris, two-for-one drinks at Seahorse Lounge in Caesars Palace, 20% off breakfast at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, two-for-one tickets to Penn & Teller and many more.

Many other resorts around Las Vegas provide similar benefits by simply signing up, including the Riviera Hotel and the Tropicana. Take advantage of the numerous offers out there, as Las Vegas certainly is built upon the premise that they want you to have a great time and keep coming back.

Discounts provided to SEMA attendees, simply by showing your badge, include:

Hotel		Venue		Benefit Provided
Aria		Union Restaurant		20% off
Aria		Gold & Deuce Lounges		Two-for-one drinks upon arrival
Aria		Haze Nightclub		Line passes and discount into club
Aria		Viva Elvis		35% off
Bellagio		"O"		15% off (10 p.m. show Thursday–Saturday only)
Bellagio		Bank Nightclub		Line passes and reduced cover
Bellagio		Caramel Lounge		Two-for-one drinks upon arrival
Bellagio		Buffet & Bellagio Café		VIP line entrance
Bellagio		Spa		10% off spa and salon services
Circus Circus		Steakhouse		Free bottle of wine with two entrées purchased
Circus Circus		Westside Deli		Free fountain drink with the purchase of any sandwich
Circus Circus		Garden Grill		20% off total bill. Minimum $25 is required
Cosmopolitan		Spa		20% off spa services
Excalibur		Camelot Steakhouse		15% off
Harrahs		Toby Keith's Bar & Grill		Drink specials (12:00 p.m.–10 p.m.; Monday–Friday)
Las Vegas Hilton		Casino		$10 freeplay or $10 match play coupon
Las Vegas Hilton		Steve Wyrick Ultra Magician		Two-for-one tickets
Las Vegas Hilton		Paradise Café		Breakfast and lunch specials
Las Vegas Hilton		Garden of the Dragon		Lunch specials
Las Vegas Hilton		Benihana		Lunch specials
Las Vegas Hilton		Zen Lounge		Lunch specials
Luxor		Tender Steak & Seafood		15% off
Luxor		Rice & Company		15% off
Luxor		Criss Angel Believe		35% off
MGM Grand		KA		35% off
Mirage		Love		20% off
Mirage		Beatles' Love		20% off
Mirage		Beatles' Revolution Lounge		Two-for-one drinks upon arrival
Mirage		Terry Fator		20% off
Mirage		Theater concessions		20% off
Mirage		Kokomo's		20% off (except Friday and Saturday)
Mirage		Stack		20% off (except Friday and Saturday)
Mirage		Japonais		20% off (except Friday and Saturday)
Mirage		Cravings		20% off (except Saturday and Sunday)
Mirage		Room Service		20% off
Mirage		Carnegie Deli		10% off
Mirage		CPK		10% off
Monte Carlo		Pub		Food and drink specials
Monte Carlo		Jabbawokeez		20% off tickets
Monte Carlo		Spa by Mandara		20% discount in the spa
Monte Carlo		Brand Steakhouse		20% off
New York–New York		Il Fornaio		Two-for-one entrees
New York–New York		America		10% off
New York–New York		Gonzalez y Gonzalez		10% off
New York–New York		Gallagher's Steakhouse		10% off
New York–New York		Zumanity		35% off
Paris		Spa by Mandara		$10 off fitness center access and discounts on services
Planet Hollywood		Gallery Nightclub		Free admission before 11:00 p.m. (Wednesday–Saturday)
Planet Hollywood		Fitness Center		$10 off fitness center access and discounts on services
Renaissance		Envy		Dinner specials
Riviera		Crazy Girls Show		25% off
Riviera		Comedy Club		25% off
Riviera		Pooside Café		20% off
Riviera		R Steak & Seafood		Two-for-one appetizers
SpringHill Suites		Inspirations Lounge		15% off lunch
TI		Mystere		35% off
Tropicana		Bacio		$10 off if you spend $50 or more
Tropicana		Biscayne		$10 off if you spend $50 or more
Golf		Royal Links		20% off green fees; 50% off club rentals; free range balls 888-427-6688
Golf		Desert Pines		20% off green fees; 50% off club rentals; free range balls; 888-427-6688
Golf		Rio Secco		20% off green fees; 33% off club rentals (call 702-222-2400 ext. 1)
Golf		Cascata		20% off green fees; 33% off club rentals (call 702-294-2005 ext. 1)

 

	The Caesars Entertainment Total Rewards program offers SEMA attendees tremendous savings, including the Total Vegas Coupon book, featuring discounts on shows, food and drinks and spa and salon visits.

As you pack your bags for your trip to the 2011 SEMA Show, don't forget to take advantage of opportunities to save money and have the most enjoyable stay while in Las Vegas. SEMA has negotiated numerous discounts throughout town (which you can see below) merely by showing your badge, and there are several other ways for you to save money while in Las Vegas, too.

One way is to simply sign up for a new account at many of the resorts’ casino players clubs. One such example is the Caesars Entertainment Total Rewards program. Caesars Entertainment provides an incredible opportunity for SEMA attendees with the Total Vegas Coupon book, featuring show, food and drink, spa and salon offers from all Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment properties through December 2011.

Receive your coupon books by signing up for the first time for your total rewards card at a Caesars Entertainment Total Rewards booth at any of their eight properties in Las Vegas. You can earn discounts totaling more than $6,000 to use during your stay in Las Vegas. Discounts are numerous and include such benefits as a free shot from Evening Call at Bally’s and Paris, two-for-one drinks at Seahorse Lounge in Caesars Palace, 20% off breakfast at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, two-for-one tickets to Penn & Teller and many more.

Many other resorts around Las Vegas provide similar benefits by simply signing up, including the Riviera Hotel and the Tropicana. Take advantage of the numerous offers out there, as Las Vegas certainly is built upon the premise that they want you to have a great time and keep coming back.

Discounts provided to SEMA attendees, simply by showing your badge, include:

Hotel		Venue		Benefit Provided
Aria		Union Restaurant		20% off
Aria		Gold & Deuce Lounges		Two-for-one drinks upon arrival
Aria		Haze Nightclub		Line passes and discount into club
Aria		Viva Elvis		35% off
Bellagio		"O"		15% off (10 p.m. show Thursday–Saturday only)
Bellagio		Bank Nightclub		Line passes and reduced cover
Bellagio		Caramel Lounge		Two-for-one drinks upon arrival
Bellagio		Buffet & Bellagio Café		VIP line entrance
Bellagio		Spa		10% off spa and salon services
Circus Circus		Steakhouse		Free bottle of wine with two entrées purchased
Circus Circus		Westside Deli		Free fountain drink with the purchase of any sandwich
Circus Circus		Garden Grill		20% off total bill. Minimum $25 is required
Cosmopolitan		Spa		20% off spa services
Excalibur		Camelot Steakhouse		15% off
Harrahs		Toby Keith's Bar & Grill		Drink specials (12:00 p.m.–10 p.m.; Monday–Friday)
Las Vegas Hilton		Casino		$10 freeplay or $10 match play coupon
Las Vegas Hilton		Steve Wyrick Ultra Magician		Two-for-one tickets
Las Vegas Hilton		Paradise Café		Breakfast and lunch specials
Las Vegas Hilton		Garden of the Dragon		Lunch specials
Las Vegas Hilton		Benihana		Lunch specials
Las Vegas Hilton		Zen Lounge		Lunch specials
Luxor		Tender Steak & Seafood		15% off
Luxor		Rice & Company		15% off
Luxor		Criss Angel Believe		35% off
MGM Grand		KA		35% off
Mirage		Love		20% off
Mirage		Beatles' Love		20% off
Mirage		Beatles' Revolution Lounge		Two-for-one drinks upon arrival
Mirage		Terry Fator		20% off
Mirage		Theater concessions		20% off
Mirage		Kokomo's		20% off (except Friday and Saturday)
Mirage		Stack		20% off (except Friday and Saturday)
Mirage		Japonais		20% off (except Friday and Saturday)
Mirage		Cravings		20% off (except Saturday and Sunday)
Mirage		Room Service		20% off
Mirage		Carnegie Deli		10% off
Mirage		CPK		10% off
Monte Carlo		Pub		Food and drink specials
Monte Carlo		Jabbawokeez		20% off tickets
Monte Carlo		Spa by Mandara		20% discount in the spa
Monte Carlo		Brand Steakhouse		20% off
New York–New York		Il Fornaio		Two-for-one entrees
New York–New York		America		10% off
New York–New York		Gonzalez y Gonzalez		10% off
New York–New York		Gallagher's Steakhouse		10% off
New York–New York		Zumanity		35% off
Paris		Spa by Mandara		$10 off fitness center access and discounts on services
Planet Hollywood		Gallery Nightclub		Free admission before 11:00 p.m. (Wednesday–Saturday)
Planet Hollywood		Fitness Center		$10 off fitness center access and discounts on services
Renaissance		Envy		Dinner specials
Riviera		Crazy Girls Show		25% off
Riviera		Comedy Club		25% off
Riviera		Pooside Café		20% off
Riviera		R Steak & Seafood		Two-for-one appetizers
SpringHill Suites		Inspirations Lounge		15% off lunch
TI		Mystere		35% off
Tropicana		Bacio		$10 off if you spend $50 or more
Tropicana		Biscayne		$10 off if you spend $50 or more
Golf		Royal Links		20% off green fees; 50% off club rentals; free range balls 888-427-6688
Golf		Desert Pines		20% off green fees; 50% off club rentals; free range balls; 888-427-6688
Golf		Rio Secco		20% off green fees; 33% off club rentals (call 702-222-2400 ext. 1)
Golf		Cascata		20% off green fees; 33% off club rentals (call 702-294-2005 ext. 1)

	SEMA’s own Ford Transit Connect will be transformed into a rolling billboard promoting SEMA's councils and committees at the Show.

The Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) booth will be a hub of activity during the 2011 SEMA Show. Located in the North Hall, PRO Booth #12461 will feature live wrapping, window film, graphics and paint-protection demonstrations that will occur daily, Tuesday through Friday, at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. With the support of such industry-leading companies as American Tire Distributors, 3M, Eagle Enterprises, Llumar, Nitto Tires, Restylers’ Choice, Starshield Armor and Universal Products, SEMA’s own Plain-Jane Ford Transit Connect will be transformed into a rolling billboard promoting SEMA's councils and committees. While you’re there, check out the video highlighting the benefits of council membership and get acquainted with Select Committee members who will be on hand throughout the week.

Also on tap (pun intended), is the third installment of PRO’s Industry Awards Reception, simply known as NovemberFest. The annual bash, hosted by PRO and supporting sponsors, features hors d’oeuvres, drinks and giveaways, plus a salute to this year’s PRO awards honorees. Join colleagues, invite friends and rub shoulders with a who’s who of the restyling industry at the hottest party in town. And it’s all happening Tuesday evening, November 1, at the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom B.

Educational seminars at the SEMA Show offer valuable take-home information. This year, PRO is sponsoring three sessions. First up: “Reading the Customer,” presented by Dick Dixon of Cal State University San Bernadino, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Tuesday in Room N258. Dan Hall of AutoPacific will present, “New-Car Buyers' Aftermarket Intentions,” Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. in Room N255.

And finally, the annual Dealer Day program is scheduled for Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the LVCC. Open exclusively to auto dealership principals and managers, the restyler-centric session is co-sponsored by the National Independent Auto Dealers Association (NIADA).

Highlights include PRO-member presenters who will offer tips and tactics on partnering with the right installer to create a profitable accessory program, an auto enthusiast panel discussion and a restyler-led vehicle walk-around profiling accessory options and benefits. If any of your dealer customers plan to attend the Show, encourage them to register for Dealer Day at www.SEMAShow.com/dealerday.

	SEMA’s own Ford Transit Connect will be transformed into a rolling billboard promoting SEMA's councils and committees at the Show.

The Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) booth will be a hub of activity during the 2011 SEMA Show. Located in the North Hall, PRO Booth #12461 will feature live wrapping, window film, graphics and paint-protection demonstrations that will occur daily, Tuesday through Friday, at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. With the support of such industry-leading companies as American Tire Distributors, 3M, Eagle Enterprises, Llumar, Nitto Tires, Restylers’ Choice, Starshield Armor and Universal Products, SEMA’s own Plain-Jane Ford Transit Connect will be transformed into a rolling billboard promoting SEMA's councils and committees. While you’re there, check out the video highlighting the benefits of council membership and get acquainted with Select Committee members who will be on hand throughout the week.

Also on tap (pun intended), is the third installment of PRO’s Industry Awards Reception, simply known as NovemberFest. The annual bash, hosted by PRO and supporting sponsors, features hors d’oeuvres, drinks and giveaways, plus a salute to this year’s PRO awards honorees. Join colleagues, invite friends and rub shoulders with a who’s who of the restyling industry at the hottest party in town. And it’s all happening Tuesday evening, November 1, at the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom B.

Educational seminars at the SEMA Show offer valuable take-home information. This year, PRO is sponsoring three sessions. First up: “Reading the Customer,” presented by Dick Dixon of Cal State University San Bernadino, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Tuesday in Room N258. Dan Hall of AutoPacific will present, “New-Car Buyers' Aftermarket Intentions,” Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. in Room N255.

And finally, the annual Dealer Day program is scheduled for Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the LVCC. Open exclusively to auto dealership principals and managers, the restyler-centric session is co-sponsored by the National Independent Auto Dealers Association (NIADA).

Highlights include PRO-member presenters who will offer tips and tactics on partnering with the right installer to create a profitable accessory program, an auto enthusiast panel discussion and a restyler-led vehicle walk-around profiling accessory options and benefits. If any of your dealer customers plan to attend the Show, encourage them to register for Dealer Day at www.SEMAShow.com/dealerday.

	SEMA’s own Ford Transit Connect will be transformed into a rolling billboard promoting SEMA's councils and committees at the Show.

The Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) booth will be a hub of activity during the 2011 SEMA Show. Located in the North Hall, PRO Booth #12461 will feature live wrapping, window film, graphics and paint-protection demonstrations that will occur daily, Tuesday through Friday, at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. With the support of such industry-leading companies as American Tire Distributors, 3M, Eagle Enterprises, Llumar, Nitto Tires, Restylers’ Choice, Starshield Armor and Universal Products, SEMA’s own Plain-Jane Ford Transit Connect will be transformed into a rolling billboard promoting SEMA's councils and committees. While you’re there, check out the video highlighting the benefits of council membership and get acquainted with Select Committee members who will be on hand throughout the week.

Also on tap (pun intended), is the third installment of PRO’s Industry Awards Reception, simply known as NovemberFest. The annual bash, hosted by PRO and supporting sponsors, features hors d’oeuvres, drinks and giveaways, plus a salute to this year’s PRO awards honorees. Join colleagues, invite friends and rub shoulders with a who’s who of the restyling industry at the hottest party in town. And it’s all happening Tuesday evening, November 1, at the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom B.

Educational seminars at the SEMA Show offer valuable take-home information. This year, PRO is sponsoring three sessions. First up: “Reading the Customer,” presented by Dick Dixon of Cal State University San Bernadino, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Tuesday in Room N258. Dan Hall of AutoPacific will present, “New-Car Buyers' Aftermarket Intentions,” Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. in Room N255.

And finally, the annual Dealer Day program is scheduled for Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the LVCC. Open exclusively to auto dealership principals and managers, the restyler-centric session is co-sponsored by the National Independent Auto Dealers Association (NIADA).

Highlights include PRO-member presenters who will offer tips and tactics on partnering with the right installer to create a profitable accessory program, an auto enthusiast panel discussion and a restyler-led vehicle walk-around profiling accessory options and benefits. If any of your dealer customers plan to attend the Show, encourage them to register for Dealer Day at www.SEMAShow.com/dealerday.

	SEMA’s own Ford Transit Connect will be transformed into a rolling billboard promoting SEMA's councils and committees at the Show.

The Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) booth will be a hub of activity during the 2011 SEMA Show. Located in the North Hall, PRO Booth #12461 will feature live wrapping, window film, graphics and paint-protection demonstrations that will occur daily, Tuesday through Friday, at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. With the support of such industry-leading companies as American Tire Distributors, 3M, Eagle Enterprises, Llumar, Nitto Tires, Restylers’ Choice, Starshield Armor and Universal Products, SEMA’s own Plain-Jane Ford Transit Connect will be transformed into a rolling billboard promoting SEMA's councils and committees. While you’re there, check out the video highlighting the benefits of council membership and get acquainted with Select Committee members who will be on hand throughout the week.

Also on tap (pun intended), is the third installment of PRO’s Industry Awards Reception, simply known as NovemberFest. The annual bash, hosted by PRO and supporting sponsors, features hors d’oeuvres, drinks and giveaways, plus a salute to this year’s PRO awards honorees. Join colleagues, invite friends and rub shoulders with a who’s who of the restyling industry at the hottest party in town. And it’s all happening Tuesday evening, November 1, at the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom B.

Educational seminars at the SEMA Show offer valuable take-home information. This year, PRO is sponsoring three sessions. First up: “Reading the Customer,” presented by Dick Dixon of Cal State University San Bernadino, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Tuesday in Room N258. Dan Hall of AutoPacific will present, “New-Car Buyers' Aftermarket Intentions,” Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. in Room N255.

And finally, the annual Dealer Day program is scheduled for Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the LVCC. Open exclusively to auto dealership principals and managers, the restyler-centric session is co-sponsored by the National Independent Auto Dealers Association (NIADA).

Highlights include PRO-member presenters who will offer tips and tactics on partnering with the right installer to create a profitable accessory program, an auto enthusiast panel discussion and a restyler-led vehicle walk-around profiling accessory options and benefits. If any of your dealer customers plan to attend the Show, encourage them to register for Dealer Day at www.SEMAShow.com/dealerday.

 

The 5th Annual GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout Results
The 5th Annual GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout, presented by GM High-Tech Performance, took place at the 10th Annual FueLab NMCA World Street Finals—the last stop of the 2011 NMCA Flowmaster Muscle Car Nationals Series Tour.

The following is the list of LSX Shootout class winners:

JE Pistons Drag Radial:

• Winner: Mike Brown ’98 T/A 7.31
• Runner-Up: Andy Essary ’02 T/A 7.53

ERL Performance All Motor:

• Winner: Judson Massingill ’99 Camaro 8.31
• Runner-Up: Joe Huneycutt ’02 Camaro 8.61

Holley EFI Real Street:

• Winner: Adam Preston ’00 Camaro 8.48
• Runner-Up: Paul Falcon ’01 Formula 8.87

Proform LSX Rumble:

• Winner: Dennis Pearson ’10 Camaro
• Runner-Up: Tim Habel ’10 Camaro

Nitto Tire 5th Gen Camaro Challenge Presented by Camaro Performers:

• Winner: Louie Filippides
• Runner-Up: Shawn Calabrese

The following are the TREMEC LSX True Street class winners:

• Overall Winner: David Childress – ’98 Pontiac Trans Am – 9.039 Average
• Overall Runner-Up: Greg Edwards – ’02 Chevy Camaro – 9.212 Average
• 9-Second Winner: Justin May - ’91 Pontiac Firebird – 9.586 Average
• 10-Second Winner: James Voyles – ’70 Chevy Nova – 10.068 Average
• 11-Second Winner: Brandon Smith – ’10 Chevy Camaro – 11.035 Average
• 12-Second Winner: Steve Ciregna – ’02 Pontiac Trans Am – 12.024 Average
• 13-Second Winner: Jesse Lancaster – ’02 Chevy Camaro – 13.021 Average
• 14-Second Winner: Paul Lewis – ’04 Pontiac GTO – 14.037 Average

The following is the list of World's Fastest LSX Challenge award winners:

• Fastest 4th Gen Camaro: Judson Massingill – ’99 Chevy Camaro - 8.279 @ 158.13 mph
• Fastest Firebird: Mike Brown – ’98 Pontiac Trans Am – 7.394 @ 193.13 mph
• Fastest GTO: Don Dixon – ’05 Pontiac GTO – 9.841 @ 140.36 mph
• Fastest Corvette: Mark Carlyle – ’07 Chevy Corvette ZO6 – 8.157 @ 177.65 mph
• Fastest Cadillac: Gene Griffith – ’09 Cadillac CTSV – 10.538 @ 130.85
• Fastest G8: Donna Miller – '09 Pontiac G8 – 12.452 @ 112.24 mph
• Fastest Truck/SUV: Jeff Oppenheim – ’86 Chevy El Camino – 10.569 @ 126.90 mph

The following is the winner and runner-up info for the GM High-Tech Performance 5th Gen Camaro Shootout:

• Winner: Ronnie Hackleton ’10 Camaro – 10.41
• Runner-Up: Paul Murphy ’10 Camaro – 11.52

	#22 Draper Tools – Audi R8 LMS

United Autosports Closes Audi & FIA Championship “Chapters” In Europe
United Autosports closed two chapters in its short, 20-month existence when the checker unfurled in the final FIA GT3 European Championship race of the season at Circuit Park Zandvoort (NED) October 16.

But there was to be no fairytale ending despite a lot of effort by the Anglo-American team that registered three hard-earned top-20 placings with their brace of Audi R8 LMS sports cars.

The one-hour races staged on the historic 2.68-mile Zandvoort coastal track located 15 miles from Amsterdam marked the final appearance of a United Audi in Europe and the team’s last FIA races—United switching to the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 and the Blancpain Endurance Series in 2012.

United Autosports contests its 41st race since its race debut in April last year at Macau next month with the R8 LMS (2010: 12 FIA GT3, 2 BGT, Spa 24 Hours, Zhuhai ILMC, Macau. 2011: 12 FIA GT3, 10 BGT, Spa 24 Hours).

Hong Kong-based Richard Meins (GB) will make his fourth appearance behind the wheel of a United R8 LMS when he lines up in the GT race at Macau.

	The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, piloted by Porsche works driver Wolf Henzler and his partner veteran Falken driver Bryan Sellers, won two races and finished in the top five of the ALMS GT class four times during the 2011 season.

Falken Tire Helps Celebrate Rennsport Reunion IV
One of the most historic Porsche race car events took place at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, California, October 14–16, and Falken Tire was a part of this worldwide celebration. 
Rennsport Reunion IV featured three days of the world’s largest gathering of Porsche historic race cars and those who drove them to victory. The festivities featured track experiences, hospitality and an open paddock for visitors to interact with international car collectors and racers.
 


Falken has become an extended member of that family through its successful involvement in the American Le Mans Series presented by Patron Tequila as the team owner of its Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, piloted by Porsche works driver Wolf Henzler and his partner veteran Falken driver Bryan Sellers. The teal and blue No. 17 Porsche won two races and finished in the top five of the ALMS GT class four other times during the 2011 season—a significant accomplishment for a single-car operation.

On display at the racetrack was Falken’s race-winning Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, along with a new Porsche Cayenne fitted with Falken ZIEX S/TZ-04 All Season Performance SUV and Light Truck tires. In addition, the company’s new AZENIS PT-722 was shown with a variety of sizes for new-model 911s.
 
One additional feature to Falken’s display was a very rare ’86 Porsche 911 M491 (930 chassis), of which only 200 were produced. Porsche created this model with all the same components as a Turbo model, including suspension, body panels and brakes, without the turbocharger. The M491 showcased Falken’s AZENIS RT615K Ultra High Performance Enthusiast Sport tire.

 

The 5th Annual GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout Results
The 5th Annual GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout, presented by GM High-Tech Performance, took place at the 10th Annual FueLab NMCA World Street Finals—the last stop of the 2011 NMCA Flowmaster Muscle Car Nationals Series Tour.

The following is the list of LSX Shootout class winners:

JE Pistons Drag Radial:

• Winner: Mike Brown ’98 T/A 7.31
• Runner-Up: Andy Essary ’02 T/A 7.53

ERL Performance All Motor:

• Winner: Judson Massingill ’99 Camaro 8.31
• Runner-Up: Joe Huneycutt ’02 Camaro 8.61

Holley EFI Real Street:

• Winner: Adam Preston ’00 Camaro 8.48
• Runner-Up: Paul Falcon ’01 Formula 8.87

Proform LSX Rumble:

• Winner: Dennis Pearson ’10 Camaro
• Runner-Up: Tim Habel ’10 Camaro

Nitto Tire 5th Gen Camaro Challenge Presented by Camaro Performers:

• Winner: Louie Filippides
• Runner-Up: Shawn Calabrese

The following are the TREMEC LSX True Street class winners:

• Overall Winner: David Childress – ’98 Pontiac Trans Am – 9.039 Average
• Overall Runner-Up: Greg Edwards – ’02 Chevy Camaro – 9.212 Average
• 9-Second Winner: Justin May - ’91 Pontiac Firebird – 9.586 Average
• 10-Second Winner: James Voyles – ’70 Chevy Nova – 10.068 Average
• 11-Second Winner: Brandon Smith – ’10 Chevy Camaro – 11.035 Average
• 12-Second Winner: Steve Ciregna – ’02 Pontiac Trans Am – 12.024 Average
• 13-Second Winner: Jesse Lancaster – ’02 Chevy Camaro – 13.021 Average
• 14-Second Winner: Paul Lewis – ’04 Pontiac GTO – 14.037 Average

The following is the list of World's Fastest LSX Challenge award winners:

• Fastest 4th Gen Camaro: Judson Massingill – ’99 Chevy Camaro - 8.279 @ 158.13 mph
• Fastest Firebird: Mike Brown – ’98 Pontiac Trans Am – 7.394 @ 193.13 mph
• Fastest GTO: Don Dixon – ’05 Pontiac GTO – 9.841 @ 140.36 mph
• Fastest Corvette: Mark Carlyle – ’07 Chevy Corvette ZO6 – 8.157 @ 177.65 mph
• Fastest Cadillac: Gene Griffith – ’09 Cadillac CTSV – 10.538 @ 130.85
• Fastest G8: Donna Miller – '09 Pontiac G8 – 12.452 @ 112.24 mph
• Fastest Truck/SUV: Jeff Oppenheim – ’86 Chevy El Camino – 10.569 @ 126.90 mph

The following is the winner and runner-up info for the GM High-Tech Performance 5th Gen Camaro Shootout:

• Winner: Ronnie Hackleton ’10 Camaro – 10.41
• Runner-Up: Paul Murphy ’10 Camaro – 11.52

	#22 Draper Tools – Audi R8 LMS

United Autosports Closes Audi & FIA Championship “Chapters” In Europe
United Autosports closed two chapters in its short, 20-month existence when the checker unfurled in the final FIA GT3 European Championship race of the season at Circuit Park Zandvoort (NED) October 16.

But there was to be no fairytale ending despite a lot of effort by the Anglo-American team that registered three hard-earned top-20 placings with their brace of Audi R8 LMS sports cars.

The one-hour races staged on the historic 2.68-mile Zandvoort coastal track located 15 miles from Amsterdam marked the final appearance of a United Audi in Europe and the team’s last FIA races—United switching to the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 and the Blancpain Endurance Series in 2012.

United Autosports contests its 41st race since its race debut in April last year at Macau next month with the R8 LMS (2010: 12 FIA GT3, 2 BGT, Spa 24 Hours, Zhuhai ILMC, Macau. 2011: 12 FIA GT3, 10 BGT, Spa 24 Hours).

Hong Kong-based Richard Meins (GB) will make his fourth appearance behind the wheel of a United R8 LMS when he lines up in the GT race at Macau.

	The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, piloted by Porsche works driver Wolf Henzler and his partner veteran Falken driver Bryan Sellers, won two races and finished in the top five of the ALMS GT class four times during the 2011 season.

Falken Tire Helps Celebrate Rennsport Reunion IV
One of the most historic Porsche race car events took place at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, California, October 14–16, and Falken Tire was a part of this worldwide celebration. 
Rennsport Reunion IV featured three days of the world’s largest gathering of Porsche historic race cars and those who drove them to victory. The festivities featured track experiences, hospitality and an open paddock for visitors to interact with international car collectors and racers.
 


Falken has become an extended member of that family through its successful involvement in the American Le Mans Series presented by Patron Tequila as the team owner of its Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, piloted by Porsche works driver Wolf Henzler and his partner veteran Falken driver Bryan Sellers. The teal and blue No. 17 Porsche won two races and finished in the top five of the ALMS GT class four other times during the 2011 season—a significant accomplishment for a single-car operation.

On display at the racetrack was Falken’s race-winning Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, along with a new Porsche Cayenne fitted with Falken ZIEX S/TZ-04 All Season Performance SUV and Light Truck tires. In addition, the company’s new AZENIS PT-722 was shown with a variety of sizes for new-model 911s.
 
One additional feature to Falken’s display was a very rare ’86 Porsche 911 M491 (930 chassis), of which only 200 were produced. Porsche created this model with all the same components as a Turbo model, including suspension, body panels and brakes, without the turbocharger. The M491 showcased Falken’s AZENIS RT615K Ultra High Performance Enthusiast Sport tire.

While the civilian ’13 Ford Taurus already revealed, the shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co. report that Ford is still hard at work on the police Interceptor version. Here's is a look at the camo-free high-horsepower, crime-fighting prototype.

According to Priddy, the updated Interceptor model will feature new front and rear fascias and LED taillights, just like the regular ’13 Ford Taurus—although the lower front fascia appears to be unique to the police version.

Under the hood, the 3.5L V6 will get a power bump to 290 hp, but this prototype—as per the badging—is powered by the Taurus SHO's 3.5 V6 Ecoboost with 400 hp.

Photo credit: Brenda Priddy & Co.