Steve Wolcott of ProMedia LLC received the Robert E. Petersen Media Award at last month's MPMC Media Trade Conference.

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) presented its Robert E. Petersen Media Award to Steve Wolcott of ProMedia LLC in conjunction with the MPMC Media Trade Conference in January. The award is presented to a member of the print, electronic or broadcast media who has made a substantial contribution to the industry within the past year and maintains an ongoing record of service and support to the motorsports industry.

Kyle Fickler, vice president of sales and marketing for Weld Racing and current MPMC chairman, says that the MPMC's selection of Wolcott for the award was a an obvious one, due to his support of the motorsports industry and the overall breadth of his contribution.

"He does an incredible job of connecting the motorsports manufacturer to the racer through project builds and tech features in his ProMedia publications, Fastest Street Car and Race Pages, and the related websites for the NMRA and NMCA sanctioning bodies.

It is through these outlets and Wolcott's approach to covering the motorsports industry that he provides manufacturers an additional opportunity to interact with their customers where they want to see them the most—at the track—and then he tells that story as well.

"It’s that connection that is so relevant to the motorsports parts manufacturer, and it shows that it is possible to report race results while delivering substantial tech content and giving manufacturers a platform to engage the 'outlaw' street car and late-model performance enthusiast."

Wolcott was on hand to receive the award, and he expressed his gratitude for the honor and recognized the importance of participating in an event that helps support the people and companies involved in motorsports.

"I was truly honored to receive this special award in the name of the person who first gave me my start in the performance industry," said Wolcott. "NMRA, NMCA, Race Pages and Fastest Street Car have participated with MPMC's Media Trade Conference for the past decade, and we recognize how important it is for our magazines and series to support SEMA, its members and promote our great industry. Over the past 17 years, I have developed incredible personal relationships with many wonderful men and women in the performance aftermarket, and my team works hard to support motorsports and the companies that manufacture the parts our racers use."

More information on the MPMC is available at www.sema.org/mpmc. To learn more about the MPMC Media Trade Conference, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

	Steve Wolcott of ProMedia LLC received the Robert E. Petersen Media Award at last month's MPMC Media Trade Conference.

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) presented its Robert E. Petersen Media Award to Steve Wolcott of ProMedia LLC in conjunction with the MPMC Media Trade Conference in January. The award is presented to a member of the print, electronic or broadcast media who has made a substantial contribution to the industry within the past year and maintains an ongoing record of service and support to the motorsports industry.

Kyle Fickler, vice president of sales and marketing for Weld Racing and current MPMC chairman, says that the MPMC's selection of Wolcott for the award was a an obvious one, due to his support of the motorsports industry and the overall breadth of his contribution.

"He does an incredible job of connecting the motorsports manufacturer to the racer through project builds and tech features in his ProMedia publications, Fastest Street Car and Race Pages, and the related websites for the NMRA and NMCA sanctioning bodies.

It is through these outlets and Wolcott's approach to covering the motorsports industry that he provides manufacturers an additional opportunity to interact with their customers where they want to see them the most—at the track—and then he tells that story as well.

"It’s that connection that is so relevant to the motorsports parts manufacturer, and it shows that it is possible to report race results while delivering substantial tech content and giving manufacturers a platform to engage the 'outlaw' street car and late-model performance enthusiast."

Wolcott was on hand to receive the award, and he expressed his gratitude for the honor and recognized the importance of participating in an event that helps support the people and companies involved in motorsports.

"I was truly honored to receive this special award in the name of the person who first gave me my start in the performance industry," said Wolcott. "NMRA, NMCA, Race Pages and Fastest Street Car have participated with MPMC's Media Trade Conference for the past decade, and we recognize how important it is for our magazines and series to support SEMA, its members and promote our great industry. Over the past 17 years, I have developed incredible personal relationships with many wonderful men and women in the performance aftermarket, and my team works hard to support motorsports and the companies that manufacture the parts our racers use."

More information on the MPMC is available at www.sema.org/mpmc. To learn more about the MPMC Media Trade Conference, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

SEMA urged the U.S. Congress to support a provision to prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using designated funds to increase the amount of allowable ethanol content in gasoline to 15% (E15). SEMA contends the legislation is necessary to protect automotive enthusiasts and consumers from misfueling and other unnecessary harm.

The provision, offered as an amendment to a bill funding the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2011, will suspend the EPA’s efforts to quickly permit E15 in the marketplace. SEMA argues that more time is needed for the completion of unbiased and independent testing on the impact of E15 on vehicles and engines. SEMA will continue to oppose E15 until there are conclusive scientific findings that demonstrate that it will not harm automobiles of any age as a result of corrosion or other chemical incompatibilities.

SEMA represents thousands of companies that market products for these vehicles and, through its SEMA Action Network, millions of enthusiasts who buy and operate these automobiles.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

SEMA urged the U.S. Congress to support a provision to prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using designated funds to increase the amount of allowable ethanol content in gasoline to 15% (E15). SEMA contends the legislation is necessary to protect automotive enthusiasts and consumers from misfueling and other unnecessary harm.

The provision, offered as an amendment to a bill funding the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2011, will suspend the EPA’s efforts to quickly permit E15 in the marketplace. SEMA argues that more time is needed for the completion of unbiased and independent testing on the impact of E15 on vehicles and engines. SEMA will continue to oppose E15 until there are conclusive scientific findings that demonstrate that it will not harm automobiles of any age as a result of corrosion or other chemical incompatibilities.

SEMA represents thousands of companies that market products for these vehicles and, through its SEMA Action Network, millions of enthusiasts who buy and operate these automobiles.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

NEWS NUGGETS

ONE WEEK TO GO! NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES READY TO BEGIN 2011 WITH KRAGEN O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS: After nearly three months off, the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series is just one week away from the 2011 season and the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, California. The opening race of the season also marks the start of a season-long celebration as the NHRA celebrates its 60th anniversary year, and the festivities begin in Pomona. Some of your favorite drivers will be descending on Auto Club Raceway at Pomona next weekend, including Top Fuel world champion Larry Dixon and seven-time world champion Tony Schumacher. Funny Car 15-time world champion John Force will be back, hunting for his 16th world title, with teammates Robert Hight and Mike Neff hot on his heels. Fans will also have the opportunity to participate in the 60th celebration and see some of their favorite legendary drivers in person. NHRA Legend Don “The Snake” Prudhomme will be on hand all weekend meeting and greeting fans and signing autographs, and he’ll have some of his most famous and memorable cars on display in the pits in the special “Snake Pit” area.

“It’s an honor to be honored at the track,” said Prudhomme. “It’s something that was a hobby with junkyard parts when I started out. So it’s quite amazing to me, and I’m thrilled to play a part in the 60th anniversary.” Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be a part of history as NHRA kicks off its 60th anniversary in one week. Tickets are still available for the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, by clicking here.

NHRA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL FREE HARD CARD PROGRAM AS PART OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The NHRA has announced that all past national event-winning drivers in the current professional categories, as well as Top Eliminator dating back to 1955 and Pro Stock Truck from 1998 to 2001, will be eligible for a free permanent hard car credential for the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Season. The categories eligible include Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock Truck and Top Eliminator.

“In celebration of our 60th anniversary, it is only fitting that we welcome with open arms our past drivers who have been such a part of our history and have made the NHRA what it is today,” said NHRA President Tom Compton.

The special hard car credential program is designed to honor the stars of the sport and encourage them to come out and partake in the 60th anniversary celebration throughout the 2011 season. The NHRA will be marking the 60th anniversary of the formation of NHRA with a year-long celebration that will pay homage to the evolution of the hot rod, the impact of the sport’s legendary racers and the lifeblood provided by the many millions of loyal and passionate NHRA fans. For more information, visit NHRA.com.

TRI-CITIES FORD DEALERS ANNOUNCE SPONSORSHIP OF THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS: Bristol Dragway officials and NHRA announced last week the Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers as a new partner in Thunder Valley. The agreement, which is for the next four years, includes title sponsorship of Bristol flagship event, the June 17–19 Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Your Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers. The group has already been in partnership with Bristol Motor Speedway for the past two years. Ford Motor Company is a staunch supporter of NHRA Drag Racing. Ford led the charge to help make the sport safer through several safety initiatives, including the Ford Blue Box data-collection system on all Top Fuel and Funny Cars. Ford also worked with longtime John Force Racing and NHRA to develop a new Funny Car Chassis to help protect drivers and is also the official vehicle of NHRA.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

KRAGEN O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS, AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA, February 24–27: The 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and 60th anniversary season of NHRA kicks off at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona at the 51st running of this event. Defending event winners include Larry Dixon (Top Fuel); John Force (Funny Car); and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 800/844-NHRA or go online at NHRATIX.com. For media credentials, please contact Director of Public Relations Michael Padian at mpadian@nhra.com.

TIRE KINGDOM NHRA GATORNATIONALS, GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, March 10–13: The second stop in the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and first race for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, this showdown in the swamplands of Florida will bring added excitement as the NHRA celebrates its 60th anniversary. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car); Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800/844-NHRA or go online at NHRATIX.com. For media credentials, please contact Senior Communications Manager Scott Smith at ssmith@nhra.com.

SUMMITRACING.COM NHRA NATIONALS, THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, April 1–3: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes the first of two stops in Sin City and its third stop of the 2011 season. Defending event winners include Larry Dixon (Top Fuel); John Force (Funny Car); and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 800/644-4444 or go online at Ticketmaster.com. For media credentials, please contact Media Relations Manager Zak Elcock at zelcock@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

TAKING A DRIVING TEST AT MORE THAN 300 MPH: Veteran NHRA driver Del Worsham on earning his Top Fuel License during pre-season testing in Florida last week: “It was unreal; Top Fuel cars have changed a lot since I last drove them. It accelerates very hard. The sensation of speed is so great in a Top Fuel car, and I didn’t remember that. You can just really feel the power and how fast you’re going. Dragsters are faster than Funny Cars by nature, but sitting so low, you can see things going by, which gives you a reference of how fast you’re actually going; Funny Cars don’t give you that at all.”

60 YEARS IN NHRA HISTORY

1971, BIG DADDY BEGINS REAR-ENGINE REVOLUTION: Nearly a year after an exploding transmission in his front-engine Top Fuel dragster severed half of his right foot, Don Garlits debuted and won the season-opening Winternationals in a new rear-engine dragster that paved the way for today’s contemporary Top Fuelers.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

1983: That’s the last year that a driver won both the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals and Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals in the same year, with the events being the first and second races of the season. The NHRA changed the schedule in 1989, and after 22 years, the two races are back to the one and two spots on the schedule. Frank Hawley won both races in Funny Car in 1983.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that zMAX Dragway has been added to the 2011 NHRA Southeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule to host a round of competition? The event will be held August 26–28 in conjunction with the popular North Carolina track’s Food Lion AutoFair event, billed as the world’s largest automotive extravaganza. For more information, visit NHRA.com.

NEWS NUGGETS

ONE WEEK TO GO! NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES READY TO BEGIN 2011 WITH KRAGEN O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS: After nearly three months off, the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series is just one week away from the 2011 season and the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, California. The opening race of the season also marks the start of a season-long celebration as the NHRA celebrates its 60th anniversary year, and the festivities begin in Pomona. Some of your favorite drivers will be descending on Auto Club Raceway at Pomona next weekend, including Top Fuel world champion Larry Dixon and seven-time world champion Tony Schumacher. Funny Car 15-time world champion John Force will be back, hunting for his 16th world title, with teammates Robert Hight and Mike Neff hot on his heels. Fans will also have the opportunity to participate in the 60th celebration and see some of their favorite legendary drivers in person. NHRA Legend Don “The Snake” Prudhomme will be on hand all weekend meeting and greeting fans and signing autographs, and he’ll have some of his most famous and memorable cars on display in the pits in the special “Snake Pit” area.

“It’s an honor to be honored at the track,” said Prudhomme. “It’s something that was a hobby with junkyard parts when I started out. So it’s quite amazing to me, and I’m thrilled to play a part in the 60th anniversary.” Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be a part of history as NHRA kicks off its 60th anniversary in one week. Tickets are still available for the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, by clicking here.

NHRA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL FREE HARD CARD PROGRAM AS PART OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The NHRA has announced that all past national event-winning drivers in the current professional categories, as well as Top Eliminator dating back to 1955 and Pro Stock Truck from 1998 to 2001, will be eligible for a free permanent hard car credential for the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Season. The categories eligible include Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock Truck and Top Eliminator.

“In celebration of our 60th anniversary, it is only fitting that we welcome with open arms our past drivers who have been such a part of our history and have made the NHRA what it is today,” said NHRA President Tom Compton.

The special hard car credential program is designed to honor the stars of the sport and encourage them to come out and partake in the 60th anniversary celebration throughout the 2011 season. The NHRA will be marking the 60th anniversary of the formation of NHRA with a year-long celebration that will pay homage to the evolution of the hot rod, the impact of the sport’s legendary racers and the lifeblood provided by the many millions of loyal and passionate NHRA fans. For more information, visit NHRA.com.

TRI-CITIES FORD DEALERS ANNOUNCE SPONSORSHIP OF THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS: Bristol Dragway officials and NHRA announced last week the Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers as a new partner in Thunder Valley. The agreement, which is for the next four years, includes title sponsorship of Bristol flagship event, the June 17–19 Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Your Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers. The group has already been in partnership with Bristol Motor Speedway for the past two years. Ford Motor Company is a staunch supporter of NHRA Drag Racing. Ford led the charge to help make the sport safer through several safety initiatives, including the Ford Blue Box data-collection system on all Top Fuel and Funny Cars. Ford also worked with longtime John Force Racing and NHRA to develop a new Funny Car Chassis to help protect drivers and is also the official vehicle of NHRA.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

KRAGEN O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS, AUTO CLUB RACEWAY AT POMONA, February 24–27: The 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and 60th anniversary season of NHRA kicks off at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona at the 51st running of this event. Defending event winners include Larry Dixon (Top Fuel); John Force (Funny Car); and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 800/844-NHRA or go online at NHRATIX.com. For media credentials, please contact Director of Public Relations Michael Padian at mpadian@nhra.com.

TIRE KINGDOM NHRA GATORNATIONALS, GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, March 10–13: The second stop in the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and first race for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, this showdown in the swamplands of Florida will bring added excitement as the NHRA celebrates its 60th anniversary. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car); Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800/844-NHRA or go online at NHRATIX.com. For media credentials, please contact Senior Communications Manager Scott Smith at ssmith@nhra.com.

SUMMITRACING.COM NHRA NATIONALS, THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, April 1–3: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes the first of two stops in Sin City and its third stop of the 2011 season. Defending event winners include Larry Dixon (Top Fuel); John Force (Funny Car); and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 800/644-4444 or go online at Ticketmaster.com. For media credentials, please contact Media Relations Manager Zak Elcock at zelcock@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

TAKING A DRIVING TEST AT MORE THAN 300 MPH: Veteran NHRA driver Del Worsham on earning his Top Fuel License during pre-season testing in Florida last week: “It was unreal; Top Fuel cars have changed a lot since I last drove them. It accelerates very hard. The sensation of speed is so great in a Top Fuel car, and I didn’t remember that. You can just really feel the power and how fast you’re going. Dragsters are faster than Funny Cars by nature, but sitting so low, you can see things going by, which gives you a reference of how fast you’re actually going; Funny Cars don’t give you that at all.”

60 YEARS IN NHRA HISTORY

1971, BIG DADDY BEGINS REAR-ENGINE REVOLUTION: Nearly a year after an exploding transmission in his front-engine Top Fuel dragster severed half of his right foot, Don Garlits debuted and won the season-opening Winternationals in a new rear-engine dragster that paved the way for today’s contemporary Top Fuelers.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

1983: That’s the last year that a driver won both the Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals and Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals in the same year, with the events being the first and second races of the season. The NHRA changed the schedule in 1989, and after 22 years, the two races are back to the one and two spots on the schedule. Frank Hawley won both races in Funny Car in 1983.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that zMAX Dragway has been added to the 2011 NHRA Southeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule to host a round of competition? The event will be held August 26–28 in conjunction with the popular North Carolina track’s Food Lion AutoFair event, billed as the world’s largest automotive extravaganza. For more information, visit NHRA.com.

Adam Satzman Joins Eastern Catalytic
Eastern Catalytic named Adam Satzman the company's catalog/data manager. Satzman will assist in company-related decisions regarding corporate acquisition of software- and IT-related products, and he will become acting spokesperson for AAIA-related publications and technical service advisor. Prior to joining Eastern Catalytic, Satzman was the catalog specialist and technical advisor for GMB North America.

Lokar Named Official Shifter of Goodguys
Lokar Performance Products was named the Preferred Shifter of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. Founded in 1988 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Lokar has long been a signature marketing partner of Goodguys. This year, the company's trailer will be seen at select Goodguys events, and the company also announced its return to participate in the Choice Product Giveaway Program.

CWR Electronics to Join the Relay for Life
The team from CWR Electronics will participate in the Relay for Life 2011—an event that raises money to fight cancer. This marks the second year in a row the company will participate in the event; the team was the top fundraising team in 2010, bringing a total of $20,811.54. To find out how you can help the CWR team, e-mail TeamCWR@cwrelectronics.com.

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Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive financial awards ranging from $1,000–$4,000 through the 2011 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application, which is due April 1, 2011, and requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation, is now available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

“Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge for many, particularly in today’s tough economy,” said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA education director. “SEMA is pleased to play a part in helping students prepare for careers in an innovative and exciting industry.”

Unlike financial aid and student loans, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that does not have to be paid back. Awards are granted to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, community involvement, essay content and recommendations. Students may re-apply each year, provided that they still meet the eligibility criteria. A loan forgiveness award is also available to recent graduates who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans. Details and applications for both the scholarship and the loan-forgiveness awards are available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

Winners will be notified in the summer of 2011. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s college, university, trade or vocational school to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan-forgiveness payments are sent directly to the financial institutions.

For complete details, visit www.sema.org/scholarships or contact Juliet Marshall at julietm@sema.org or 909/978-6655.

Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive financial awards ranging from $1,000–$4,000 through the 2011 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application, which is due April 1, 2011, and requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation, is now available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

“Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge for many, particularly in today’s tough economy,” said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA education director. “SEMA is pleased to play a part in helping students prepare for careers in an innovative and exciting industry.”

Unlike financial aid and student loans, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that does not have to be paid back. Awards are granted to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, community involvement, essay content and recommendations. Students may re-apply each year, provided that they still meet the eligibility criteria. A loan forgiveness award is also available to recent graduates who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans. Details and applications for both the scholarship and the loan-forgiveness awards are available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

Winners will be notified in the summer of 2011. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s college, university, trade or vocational school to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan-forgiveness payments are sent directly to the financial institutions.

For complete details, visit www.sema.org/scholarships or contact Juliet Marshall at julietm@sema.org or 909/978-6655.

	Scooter Brothers (left) with Speedway Illustrated senior writer Bones Bourcier. Photo Credit: Lukens Photography.

Paul “Scooter” Brothers, co-owner of the Comp Performance Group, received the “Outstanding Contribution to Racing” award presented by Dick Berggren’s Speedway Illustrated magazine as part of the annual RPM Promoters Workshops in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The honor paid tribute to the years of service Brothers has devoted to the racing industry with the various companies under the Comp umbrella, particularly Comp Cams, a brand he helped shepherd to prominence in many forms of motorsports. Key to his selection were the close ties between Brothers and the 150-plus sanctioning bodies and individual speedways his firm works with across the racing spectrum, many of which were represented at the RPM gathering.

“Racers, promoters and fans all benefit from dynamic, enthusiastic and robust producers of aftermarket race parts,” said Speedway Illustrated publisher Karl Fredrickson. “Through their efforts and the competition that results, racers enjoy higher-quality components at lower costs. Plus, the involved nature of the aftermarket companies means that regional series and individual tracks can make specific component requests to better fit the racers in their area.”

A drag racer in his youth, Brothers joked that he was “poisoned” by the racing bug early in life. A stint with Racing Head Service (RHS) led to his involvement with Comp Cams in the ’80s, and since then, his name and face—as well as the Comp logo—have become familiar to drivers, mechanics, race organizers and his fellow captains of the motorsports industry.

“Recently, the efforts of Scooter Brothers and the entire team at Comp Performance Group have been dedicated to the concept of maintaining a healthy race industry first,” said Fredrickson. “It is our privilege at Dick Berggren’s Speedway Illustrated to recognize Scooter and the entire team at Comp Performance Group.”

The award was presented by Speedway Illustrated senior writer Bones Bourcier, who praised Brothers as one of the unseen but much-appreciated faces behind the decals that adorn America’s race cars.

Brothers, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, is no stranger to being honored by his motorsports peers. Among his past laurels was a 2005 induction into the SEMA Hall of Fame—the highest honor bestowed by SEMA.