NEWS NUGGETS

NEFF GIVES FORD ITS 200TH FUNNY CAR VICTORY: Funny Car points leader Mike Neff raced to victory Sunday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals, claiming his fourth victory of the season. In the process, the driver of the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang gave Ford its milestone 200th Funny Car victory. With the win, Neff increased his series lead to 172 points over second place Jack Beckman with five races remaining in the 16-race NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Regular Season. Other winners at Route 66 Raceway included Del Worsham (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

BIG WEEKEND FOR ANDERSON IN CHICAGO: Four-time Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson had a weekend to remember in Chicago. The driver of the Summit Racing Pontiac GXP earned his first No. 1 qualifying award since July 2009, ending a drought that spanned 43 races. He took the momentum from that accomplishment and went on to earn his 67th NHRA victory, which ties him for fifth on the NHRA all-time wins list. The win also gave Anderson his first Wally at Route 66 Raceway, the last track on the NHRA circuit where Anderson had not yet won. He moved to second in the point standings with the victory and became only the 10th driver in NHRA history to earn 500 elimination-round wins.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS, BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY, July 22–24: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to the Rocky Mountains of Denver and the first of three stops in the grueling Western Swing. Defending event winners are Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800/664-UWIN (8946) or log on to ticketreturn.com. For media credentials, please contact Media Relations Manager Zak Elcock at zelcock@nhra.com.

FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS, INFINEON RACEWAY, July 29–31: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to Sonoma, California, and the second of three stops in the famed Western Swing. Defending event winners are Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock) and Michael Phillips (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800/870-RACE (6223) or log on to infineonraceway.com. For media credentials, please contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS, PACIFIC RACEWAYS, August 5–7: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series visits the Great Northwest and the Seattle area to finish the three-race Western Swing. Defending event winners are Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel), Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 253/639-5927 or log on to extremetix.com. For media credentials, please contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

CHASING HISTORY: Erica Enders lost in the Pro Stock final to Greg Anderson Sunday at Route 66 Raceway and, for at least a moment, a major NHRA accomplishment was put on hold. Enders, 27, is trying to become the first female driver to ever win in NHRA Pro Stock competition. She is the fifth female to race in the category and by far the most successful. Her final-round appearance on Sunday was her second of the season (also Bristol) and the fourth of her career. She also has claimed two No. 1 qualifying positions this season behind the wheel of her ZaZa Energy Chevy Cobalt and sits seventh in the point standings.

Anderson said he was worried about racing her in the final and was thrilled that he didn’t become her first final-round victim:

“At least for one week, we held the girl off from winning a national event,” Anderson said. “But don’t get me wrong, it is going to happen this year, and maybe many times. She is doing a fantastic job. I was scared to death running against her in the final. She’s the real deal.”

There have been 11 different women score victories in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series competition, including seven in Top Fuel, two in Funny Car and three in Pro Stock Motorcycle.

60 YEARS IN NHRA HISTORY

JOE AMATO FIRST TO SWEEP THE WESTERN SWING: NHRA Top Fuel legend Joe Amato became the first driver to sweep the famed Western Swing in 1991. Since then, six other drivers have also accomplished the feat, including John Force (1994, Funny Car), Cory McClenathan (1997, Top Fuel), Larry Dixon (2003, Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (2004, Pro Stock), Tony Schumacher (2008, Top Fuel) and Antron Brown (2009, Top Fuel). The Western Swing is comprised of races in the middle of summer, with stops in Denver, Sonoma, California and Seattle in three consecutive weeks.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

40: Spencer Massey’s streak of clean runs came to an end at 40 consecutive passes during the first round of eliminations at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals when he was upset by T.J. Zizzo. Massey’s FRAM/Prestone dragster, which is tuned by Todd Okuhara and Phil Shuler, slightly hazed the tires and lost traction near the finish line on the run and Zizzo’s Peak dragster streaked by at the last instant.

“We were bound to smoke the tires at some point,” Massey said. “I just wish we had done it at another time, like later in the race.”

Massey’s streak started with the first qualifying session at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway and included victories at Topeka, Kansas, and Englishtown and a runner-up at Norwalk, Ohio, and semifinal finishes at Atlanta and Bristol. He moved from fifth to second in the point standings during the impressive run.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that LE Tonglet’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway came right after he posted a did not qualify (DNQ) at the previous event in Norwalk, Ohio? In doing so, the defending Full Throttle world champion became the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider in NHRA history to win a race immediately following a DNQ.

For more information, contact NHRA Media Relations at 626/914-4761 or log on to the NHRA Media Center.

NEWS NUGGETS

NEFF GIVES FORD ITS 200TH FUNNY CAR VICTORY: Funny Car points leader Mike Neff raced to victory Sunday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals, claiming his fourth victory of the season. In the process, the driver of the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang gave Ford its milestone 200th Funny Car victory. With the win, Neff increased his series lead to 172 points over second place Jack Beckman with five races remaining in the 16-race NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Regular Season. Other winners at Route 66 Raceway included Del Worsham (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

BIG WEEKEND FOR ANDERSON IN CHICAGO: Four-time Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson had a weekend to remember in Chicago. The driver of the Summit Racing Pontiac GXP earned his first No. 1 qualifying award since July 2009, ending a drought that spanned 43 races. He took the momentum from that accomplishment and went on to earn his 67th NHRA victory, which ties him for fifth on the NHRA all-time wins list. The win also gave Anderson his first Wally at Route 66 Raceway, the last track on the NHRA circuit where Anderson had not yet won. He moved to second in the point standings with the victory and became only the 10th driver in NHRA history to earn 500 elimination-round wins.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS, BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY, July 22–24: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to the Rocky Mountains of Denver and the first of three stops in the grueling Western Swing. Defending event winners are Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800/664-UWIN (8946) or log on to ticketreturn.com. For media credentials, please contact Media Relations Manager Zak Elcock at zelcock@nhra.com.

FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS, INFINEON RACEWAY, July 29–31: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to Sonoma, California, and the second of three stops in the famed Western Swing. Defending event winners are Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock) and Michael Phillips (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800/870-RACE (6223) or log on to infineonraceway.com. For media credentials, please contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS, PACIFIC RACEWAYS, August 5–7: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series visits the Great Northwest and the Seattle area to finish the three-race Western Swing. Defending event winners are Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel), Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 253/639-5927 or log on to extremetix.com. For media credentials, please contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

CHASING HISTORY: Erica Enders lost in the Pro Stock final to Greg Anderson Sunday at Route 66 Raceway and, for at least a moment, a major NHRA accomplishment was put on hold. Enders, 27, is trying to become the first female driver to ever win in NHRA Pro Stock competition. She is the fifth female to race in the category and by far the most successful. Her final-round appearance on Sunday was her second of the season (also Bristol) and the fourth of her career. She also has claimed two No. 1 qualifying positions this season behind the wheel of her ZaZa Energy Chevy Cobalt and sits seventh in the point standings.

Anderson said he was worried about racing her in the final and was thrilled that he didn’t become her first final-round victim:

“At least for one week, we held the girl off from winning a national event,” Anderson said. “But don’t get me wrong, it is going to happen this year, and maybe many times. She is doing a fantastic job. I was scared to death running against her in the final. She’s the real deal.”

There have been 11 different women score victories in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series competition, including seven in Top Fuel, two in Funny Car and three in Pro Stock Motorcycle.

60 YEARS IN NHRA HISTORY

JOE AMATO FIRST TO SWEEP THE WESTERN SWING: NHRA Top Fuel legend Joe Amato became the first driver to sweep the famed Western Swing in 1991. Since then, six other drivers have also accomplished the feat, including John Force (1994, Funny Car), Cory McClenathan (1997, Top Fuel), Larry Dixon (2003, Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (2004, Pro Stock), Tony Schumacher (2008, Top Fuel) and Antron Brown (2009, Top Fuel). The Western Swing is comprised of races in the middle of summer, with stops in Denver, Sonoma, California and Seattle in three consecutive weeks.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

40: Spencer Massey’s streak of clean runs came to an end at 40 consecutive passes during the first round of eliminations at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals when he was upset by T.J. Zizzo. Massey’s FRAM/Prestone dragster, which is tuned by Todd Okuhara and Phil Shuler, slightly hazed the tires and lost traction near the finish line on the run and Zizzo’s Peak dragster streaked by at the last instant.

“We were bound to smoke the tires at some point,” Massey said. “I just wish we had done it at another time, like later in the race.”

Massey’s streak started with the first qualifying session at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway and included victories at Topeka, Kansas, and Englishtown and a runner-up at Norwalk, Ohio, and semifinal finishes at Atlanta and Bristol. He moved from fifth to second in the point standings during the impressive run.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that LE Tonglet’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway came right after he posted a did not qualify (DNQ) at the previous event in Norwalk, Ohio? In doing so, the defending Full Throttle world champion became the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider in NHRA history to win a race immediately following a DNQ.

For more information, contact NHRA Media Relations at 626/914-4761 or log on to the NHRA Media Center.

NEWS NUGGETS

NEFF GIVES FORD ITS 200TH FUNNY CAR VICTORY: Funny Car points leader Mike Neff raced to victory Sunday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals, claiming his fourth victory of the season. In the process, the driver of the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang gave Ford its milestone 200th Funny Car victory. With the win, Neff increased his series lead to 172 points over second place Jack Beckman with five races remaining in the 16-race NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Regular Season. Other winners at Route 66 Raceway included Del Worsham (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

BIG WEEKEND FOR ANDERSON IN CHICAGO: Four-time Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson had a weekend to remember in Chicago. The driver of the Summit Racing Pontiac GXP earned his first No. 1 qualifying award since July 2009, ending a drought that spanned 43 races. He took the momentum from that accomplishment and went on to earn his 67th NHRA victory, which ties him for fifth on the NHRA all-time wins list. The win also gave Anderson his first Wally at Route 66 Raceway, the last track on the NHRA circuit where Anderson had not yet won. He moved to second in the point standings with the victory and became only the 10th driver in NHRA history to earn 500 elimination-round wins.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS, BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY, July 22–24: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to the Rocky Mountains of Denver and the first of three stops in the grueling Western Swing. Defending event winners are Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800/664-UWIN (8946) or log on to ticketreturn.com. For media credentials, please contact Media Relations Manager Zak Elcock at zelcock@nhra.com.

FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS, INFINEON RACEWAY, July 29–31: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to Sonoma, California, and the second of three stops in the famed Western Swing. Defending event winners are Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock) and Michael Phillips (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800/870-RACE (6223) or log on to infineonraceway.com. For media credentials, please contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS, PACIFIC RACEWAYS, August 5–7: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series visits the Great Northwest and the Seattle area to finish the three-race Western Swing. Defending event winners are Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel), Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). For tickets, call 253/639-5927 or log on to extremetix.com. For media credentials, please contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

CHASING HISTORY: Erica Enders lost in the Pro Stock final to Greg Anderson Sunday at Route 66 Raceway and, for at least a moment, a major NHRA accomplishment was put on hold. Enders, 27, is trying to become the first female driver to ever win in NHRA Pro Stock competition. She is the fifth female to race in the category and by far the most successful. Her final-round appearance on Sunday was her second of the season (also Bristol) and the fourth of her career. She also has claimed two No. 1 qualifying positions this season behind the wheel of her ZaZa Energy Chevy Cobalt and sits seventh in the point standings.

Anderson said he was worried about racing her in the final and was thrilled that he didn’t become her first final-round victim:

“At least for one week, we held the girl off from winning a national event,” Anderson said. “But don’t get me wrong, it is going to happen this year, and maybe many times. She is doing a fantastic job. I was scared to death running against her in the final. She’s the real deal.”

There have been 11 different women score victories in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series competition, including seven in Top Fuel, two in Funny Car and three in Pro Stock Motorcycle.

60 YEARS IN NHRA HISTORY

JOE AMATO FIRST TO SWEEP THE WESTERN SWING: NHRA Top Fuel legend Joe Amato became the first driver to sweep the famed Western Swing in 1991. Since then, six other drivers have also accomplished the feat, including John Force (1994, Funny Car), Cory McClenathan (1997, Top Fuel), Larry Dixon (2003, Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (2004, Pro Stock), Tony Schumacher (2008, Top Fuel) and Antron Brown (2009, Top Fuel). The Western Swing is comprised of races in the middle of summer, with stops in Denver, Sonoma, California and Seattle in three consecutive weeks.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

40: Spencer Massey’s streak of clean runs came to an end at 40 consecutive passes during the first round of eliminations at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals when he was upset by T.J. Zizzo. Massey’s FRAM/Prestone dragster, which is tuned by Todd Okuhara and Phil Shuler, slightly hazed the tires and lost traction near the finish line on the run and Zizzo’s Peak dragster streaked by at the last instant.

“We were bound to smoke the tires at some point,” Massey said. “I just wish we had done it at another time, like later in the race.”

Massey’s streak started with the first qualifying session at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway and included victories at Topeka, Kansas, and Englishtown and a runner-up at Norwalk, Ohio, and semifinal finishes at Atlanta and Bristol. He moved from fifth to second in the point standings during the impressive run.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that LE Tonglet’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway came right after he posted a did not qualify (DNQ) at the previous event in Norwalk, Ohio? In doing so, the defending Full Throttle world champion became the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider in NHRA history to win a race immediately following a DNQ.

For more information, contact NHRA Media Relations at 626/914-4761 or log on to the NHRA Media Center.

	If you are looking for a booth vehicle for the 2011 SEMA Show, consider making an announcement in SEMA eNews.

If you’re looking for a vehicle for your booth, simplify your search by making an announcement in SEMA eNews. The publication is distributed to more than 100,000 industry professionals, including numerous vehicle builders and customizers.

Through an announcement in SEMA eNews, you will be able to define the type of vehicle you are looking for, helping you to reach a large number of vehicle owners and builders effectively. The vehicle builders and owners will be able to contact you directly.

Seeking Vehicles 

• United Pacific Industries (SEMA Show booth # 23475) is a manufacturer of 1932 Ford body parts and accessories and is looking for 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe [only]. The company stated that the vehicle can be in any condition, and a stock or modified 1932 5-Window coupe will be considered. 

To submit an announcement, you must be a 2011 SEMA Show exhibitor. Send your company's name, booth number, type of vehicle you are seeking and contact information to eNews@sema.org. Make sure to include "Seeking Project Vehicle" in the subject line of the e-mail.

More information on the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. Exhibitors: Access the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com/esm. For more information on displaying a booth vehicle, visit www.SEMAShow.com/boothvehicles.

	If you are looking for a booth vehicle for the 2011 SEMA Show, consider making an announcement in SEMA eNews.

If you’re looking for a vehicle for your booth, simplify your search by making an announcement in SEMA eNews. The publication is distributed to more than 100,000 industry professionals, including numerous vehicle builders and customizers.

Through an announcement in SEMA eNews, you will be able to define the type of vehicle you are looking for, helping you to reach a large number of vehicle owners and builders effectively. The vehicle builders and owners will be able to contact you directly.

Seeking Vehicles 

• United Pacific Industries (SEMA Show booth # 23475) is a manufacturer of 1932 Ford body parts and accessories and is looking for 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe [only]. The company stated that the vehicle can be in any condition, and a stock or modified 1932 5-Window coupe will be considered. 

To submit an announcement, you must be a 2011 SEMA Show exhibitor. Send your company's name, booth number, type of vehicle you are seeking and contact information to eNews@sema.org. Make sure to include "Seeking Project Vehicle" in the subject line of the e-mail.

More information on the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. Exhibitors: Access the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com/esm. For more information on displaying a booth vehicle, visit www.SEMAShow.com/boothvehicles.

	Now is the perfect time to register with Groupon and Living Social to receive updates on discounts that you can redeem in Las Vegas during the Show.

Two of the most popular web-based discount brokers, Groupon and Living Social, offer users the ability to search discounts on everything from restaurants to hotels, tours and activities. In fact, many users search the sites daily for offers or register with an e-mail address to receive daily notifications of the hottest specials. With the 2011 SEMA Show less than four months away, it's the perfect time to register with both websites to receive updates on discounts that you can redeem in Las Vegas during the Show.

Groupon is extremely user-friendly. Simply select the city you want to search, and click "Continue." Enter your e-mail address and then you'll see the "Featured Deal." New deals appear every day, and many can be redeemed months after purchase. If you know other Show attendees who would enjoy using Groupon, remember to click "Refer Friends" and you'll receive a $10 credit to apply on your next purchase at Groupon.com. For iPhone and Android users, try downloading the mobile app to find great deals "on the go."

Livingsocial.com is also user-friendly, offering daily savings on both adult and family-friendly activities. To get started, point your browser to Livingsocial.com and select Las Vegas from the list of available cities. Once you enter your e-mail address you'll see "Today's Deal" as well as a button dedicated to family-oriented specials.

SEMA will be tweeting deals from Groupon and Living Social through Twitter–@SEMAShow.

Register with both Groupon and LivingSocial today, and start searching for the discounts and specials that will help you and your co-workers save money in Vegas.

	Now is the perfect time to register with Groupon and Living Social to receive updates on discounts that you can redeem in Las Vegas during the Show.

Two of the most popular web-based discount brokers, Groupon and Living Social, offer users the ability to search discounts on everything from restaurants to hotels, tours and activities. In fact, many users search the sites daily for offers or register with an e-mail address to receive daily notifications of the hottest specials. With the 2011 SEMA Show less than four months away, it's the perfect time to register with both websites to receive updates on discounts that you can redeem in Las Vegas during the Show.

Groupon is extremely user-friendly. Simply select the city you want to search, and click "Continue." Enter your e-mail address and then you'll see the "Featured Deal." New deals appear every day, and many can be redeemed months after purchase. If you know other Show attendees who would enjoy using Groupon, remember to click "Refer Friends" and you'll receive a $10 credit to apply on your next purchase at Groupon.com. For iPhone and Android users, try downloading the mobile app to find great deals "on the go."

Livingsocial.com is also user-friendly, offering daily savings on both adult and family-friendly activities. To get started, point your browser to Livingsocial.com and select Las Vegas from the list of available cities. Once you enter your e-mail address you'll see "Today's Deal" as well as a button dedicated to family-oriented specials.

SEMA will be tweeting deals from Groupon and Living Social through Twitter–@SEMAShow.

Register with both Groupon and LivingSocial today, and start searching for the discounts and specials that will help you and your co-workers save money in Vegas.

	Now is the perfect time to register with Groupon and Living Social to receive updates on discounts that you can redeem in Las Vegas during the Show.

Two of the most popular web-based discount brokers, Groupon and Living Social, offer users the ability to search discounts on everything from restaurants to hotels, tours and activities. In fact, many users search the sites daily for offers or register with an e-mail address to receive daily notifications of the hottest specials. With the 2011 SEMA Show less than four months away, it's the perfect time to register with both websites to receive updates on discounts that you can redeem in Las Vegas during the Show.

Groupon is extremely user-friendly. Simply select the city you want to search, and click "Continue." Enter your e-mail address and then you'll see the "Featured Deal." New deals appear every day, and many can be redeemed months after purchase. If you know other Show attendees who would enjoy using Groupon, remember to click "Refer Friends" and you'll receive a $10 credit to apply on your next purchase at Groupon.com. For iPhone and Android users, try downloading the mobile app to find great deals "on the go."

Livingsocial.com is also user-friendly, offering daily savings on both adult and family-friendly activities. To get started, point your browser to Livingsocial.com and select Las Vegas from the list of available cities. Once you enter your e-mail address you'll see "Today's Deal" as well as a button dedicated to family-oriented specials.

SEMA will be tweeting deals from Groupon and Living Social through Twitter–@SEMAShow.

Register with both Groupon and LivingSocial today, and start searching for the discounts and specials that will help you and your co-workers save money in Vegas.

	Now is the perfect time to register with Groupon and Living Social to receive updates on discounts that you can redeem in Las Vegas during the Show.

Two of the most popular web-based discount brokers, Groupon and Living Social, offer users the ability to search discounts on everything from restaurants to hotels, tours and activities. In fact, many users search the sites daily for offers or register with an e-mail address to receive daily notifications of the hottest specials. With the 2011 SEMA Show less than four months away, it's the perfect time to register with both websites to receive updates on discounts that you can redeem in Las Vegas during the Show.

Groupon is extremely user-friendly. Simply select the city you want to search, and click "Continue." Enter your e-mail address and then you'll see the "Featured Deal." New deals appear every day, and many can be redeemed months after purchase. If you know other Show attendees who would enjoy using Groupon, remember to click "Refer Friends" and you'll receive a $10 credit to apply on your next purchase at Groupon.com. For iPhone and Android users, try downloading the mobile app to find great deals "on the go."

Livingsocial.com is also user-friendly, offering daily savings on both adult and family-friendly activities. To get started, point your browser to Livingsocial.com and select Las Vegas from the list of available cities. Once you enter your e-mail address you'll see "Today's Deal" as well as a button dedicated to family-oriented specials.

SEMA will be tweeting deals from Groupon and Living Social through Twitter–@SEMAShow.

Register with both Groupon and LivingSocial today, and start searching for the discounts and specials that will help you and your co-workers save money in Vegas.

	For 2011, a total of $112,000 in scholarship awards will be granted to 68 recipients through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.

This year, SEMA will distribute a total of $112,000 to 68 individuals through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established to support and foster leadership opportunities in the automotive specialty-equipment marketplace, the fund awards grants to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, essay content, recommendations and more.

In addition, recent graduates working for SEMA-member companies are eligible for funds to pay off existing student loans through the fund's Loan Forgiveness Program.

For 2011, 56 scholarships were provided to those pursuing careers in the industry, and 12 loan-forgiveness awards were presented to qualified employees of SEMA-member companies.

Scholarship Awards

• Samuel Ames, Brigham Young University-Idaho
• Kirk Barber, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (Wheel and Tire Council Award)
• Wayne, Bontrager, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Joseph, Book, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc.
• Brian Botts, California Baptist University, Performance Warehouse Association (PWA Award))
• Yana Briggs, Art Center College of Design (Phil Weiand Award)
• Lucas Campbell, Saint Cloud Technical College
• William Cannon, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (K&N Engineering Award)
• William Carpenter, Pennsylvania College of Technology (Joseph B. Amato Award)
• James Carter, Jefferson State Community College (Jim Borre Award)
• Meghan Chamberlain, Oakland University
• Adam Clay, Auburn University Main Campus (Melvin Burton Award)
• Cayle Christian Damrow, University of Wisconsin-Stout (Harlan Felder Award)
• Shelley Derks, California State University-Northridge (SEMA Businesswomen's Network Award)
• Chad Ediger, McPherson College
• Matthew Enniss, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Gregory Finke, Pittsburg State University (Lund Award)
• Justin Florence, Bellingham Technical College (Yee Award)
• Daniel Fourie, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Gary Gamertsfelder, Luna Vocational Technical Institute
• Joshua Greenplate, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Charles Grospitch, University of Northwestern Ohio (Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council Award)
• Kalila Haddad, McPherson College
• Mandar Hazare, Clemson University (Steve Woomer Award)
• Dylan Hellman, The Art Institute of Colorado (Thurston Warn Award)
• Isaac Hostetter, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• John Hunn, Missouri University of Science and Technology (Dan Borre Award)
• Nina Hunter, Weber State University
• Jeffrey Jagusch, Northwood University
• Benjamin Kadron, Western Washington University (Street Performance Council Award)
• Amy Kao, Carnegie Mellon University
• Donovan Krehbiel, Kansas State University (Dee Zee Award)
• Kelly LeClair, Stark State College of Technology (Professional Restylers Organization Award)
• Kevin Leparski, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Wally Parks Award)
• Daniel Linda, Clemson University
• Sean Lockard, West Virginia University
• Sean Lorentzen, Marymount College (John Raffa Award)
• Andrew Mattord, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Christopher Meyers, School of Automotive Machinists
• Bradley Miller, Pennsylvania College of Technology (Manufacturers Rep Council Award)
• Benjamin Mohn, University of Northwestern Ohio (Joe Hrudka Award)
• Kale Nicodeums, Colorado State University-Pueblo
• Brandon Peeler, Central Michigan University
• Matiaz Perez, Texas State Technical College Waco
• Zachary Prestegard, Minnesota State University-Mankato (Mike Kunzman Award)
• Matthew Proctor, Weber State University
• Dave Schenker, Boise State University
• Michael Scruggs, Clemson University (Eastwood Company Award)
• James Seeley, Ohio Technical College (OTC Scholarship)
• James Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Bernie Karp Award)
• Konstantin Sytch, Monroe Community College
• Christopher Thomas, School of Automotive Machinists (Hot Rod Industry Alliance Award)
• Collin Veele, Michigan Technological University
• Eli Villa, Cerritos College
• Brandon Wight, McPherson College (Jeff Moses/ARMO Award)
• Caleb Yow, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Loan Forgiveness

• Timothy Belt, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Zachary Compton, Classic Instruments
• Melissa Favila, Malco Products Inc.
• Lance Hunter, Bully Dog Technologies (Truck and Off-Road Alliance Award)
• Abel Leon, K&N Engineering Inc.
• Robert Martin, Motor State Distributing/Lane Automotive
• Corie McElwee, American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
• Tara Mills, Agri-Cover Inc. (Trudy Thompson Award)
• Jesse Powell, Aeromotive Inc. (Young Executives Network Award)
• Kenna Primm, Roush Yates Engines (Top Student Award)
• Jordan Sneathen, SEMO Classic Mustang Inc.
• Lindsey White, Westin Automotive Products Inc.

For more information, contact SEMA Education Director Jamie Eriksen at jamiee@sema.org.