By SEMA Editors

Formula DRIFT President and Co-Founder Jim Liaw announced the 2018–2019 provisional schedule during a press conference at the 2017 SEMA Show.

Formula DRIFT has announced that ITW Global Brands has extended their support of the Series with Title Sponsor Black Magic and Official Sponsor Gumout for the 2018 and 2019 season. Formula DRIFT also announced the addition of ITW Global Brands, Permatex and Fast Orange as Official Sponsors for the 2018 Pro Championship.

Additionally, Formula DRIFT announced that it had entered into an exclusive relationship with two tire manufacturers, Achilles Radial and Nexen Tire, who will serve as the Official Tire Suppliers of Formula DRIFT PRO 2 Championship. The partnership will help with team cost containment, company inventory management and competition parity. These steps will help continue to serve the development of the next generation of PRO drivers.

Formula DRIFT has announced the provisional schedule for the 2018 Championship Season. Notable changes include moving the final round of the season, which was previously Irwindale Speedway (now closed), to Las Vegas. Additionally, St. Louis and Montreal are in contention for venue prospects for the July event.

The Black Magic Formula DRIFT Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras will begin in April at Round 1: Streets of Long Beach for the 2018 season.  

The 2018 Black Magic Formula DRIFT Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras Provisional Schedule*

Round 1: Streets of Long Beach
April 6–7: Long Beach, California

Invitational: Super Drift Challenge at the Grand Prix of Long Beach**
April 13–14: Long Beach, California

Round 2: Invasion
April 27–28: Orlando, Florida

Round 3: Road to the Championship
May 11–12: Atlanta, Georgia, with PRO 2

Round 4: The Gauntlet
June: Wall, New Jersey

Round 5: Throwdown
July: Monroe, Washington

Round 6: TBD
August: St. Louis, Missouri, with PRO 2 or Montreal, Canada

Round 7: Showdown
September 14–15: Dallas, Texas, with PRO 2

Round 8: Title Fight
October 12–13: Las Vegas, Nevada, with PRO 2

*Subject to Change
**Non-Championship Points Competition

For more information visit, www.formulad.com.

By SEMA Editors

Formula DRIFT President and Co-Founder Jim Liaw announced the 2018–2019 provisional schedule during a press conference at the 2017 SEMA Show.

Formula DRIFT has announced that ITW Global Brands has extended their support of the Series with Title Sponsor Black Magic and Official Sponsor Gumout for the 2018 and 2019 season. Formula DRIFT also announced the addition of ITW Global Brands, Permatex and Fast Orange as Official Sponsors for the 2018 Pro Championship.

Additionally, Formula DRIFT announced that it had entered into an exclusive relationship with two tire manufacturers, Achilles Radial and Nexen Tire, who will serve as the Official Tire Suppliers of Formula DRIFT PRO 2 Championship. The partnership will help with team cost containment, company inventory management and competition parity. These steps will help continue to serve the development of the next generation of PRO drivers.

Formula DRIFT has announced the provisional schedule for the 2018 Championship Season. Notable changes include moving the final round of the season, which was previously Irwindale Speedway (now closed), to Las Vegas. Additionally, St. Louis and Montreal are in contention for venue prospects for the July event.

The Black Magic Formula DRIFT Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras will begin in April at Round 1: Streets of Long Beach for the 2018 season.  

The 2018 Black Magic Formula DRIFT Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras Provisional Schedule*

Round 1: Streets of Long Beach
April 6–7: Long Beach, California

Invitational: Super Drift Challenge at the Grand Prix of Long Beach**
April 13–14: Long Beach, California

Round 2: Invasion
April 27–28: Orlando, Florida

Round 3: Road to the Championship
May 11–12: Atlanta, Georgia, with PRO 2

Round 4: The Gauntlet
June: Wall, New Jersey

Round 5: Throwdown
July: Monroe, Washington

Round 6: TBD
August: St. Louis, Missouri, with PRO 2 or Montreal, Canada

Round 7: Showdown
September 14–15: Dallas, Texas, with PRO 2

Round 8: Title Fight
October 12–13: Las Vegas, Nevada, with PRO 2

*Subject to Change
**Non-Championship Points Competition

For more information visit, www.formulad.com.

By SEMA Editors

The final onsite bid for the ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback was $55,000.

Leading up to National Diabetes Month in November, eBay Motors opened bidding in late October on a modern rebuild of a classic ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) through eBay for Charity.

The starting bid price was $1,967, and all bidders pre-qualified at www.ebay.com/motorsontheroad. The charity auction ran through November 2. To celebrate the final sale, a countdown took place at the Ford Out Front area at the 2017 SEMA Show. Attendees were also able to tune in via eBay’s Facebook Live.

This ’67 Mustang Fastback—nicknamed “Red, White and Rowdy”—boasts more than $140,000 in upgrades.

The final onsite bid for the ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback was $55,000.

Beginning in May, eBay partnered with TV host and racing analyst Rutledge Wood, automotive artist K.C. Mathieu, and gearhead Mike Finnegan of YouTube’s “Roadkill” to transform the ’67 Mustang, using parts and accessories sourced from eBay Motors.

After teasing the progress all summer long, the team displayed the finished Mustang—nicknamed “Red, White and Rowdy” and boasting more than $140,000 in upgrades—at its final ‘On the Road’ appearance at the SEMA Show.

More information on the car listing can be found at www.ebay.com/motorsontheroad.

By SEMA Editors

The final onsite bid for the ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback was $55,000.

Leading up to National Diabetes Month in November, eBay Motors opened bidding in late October on a modern rebuild of a classic ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) through eBay for Charity.

The starting bid price was $1,967, and all bidders pre-qualified at www.ebay.com/motorsontheroad. The charity auction ran through November 2. To celebrate the final sale, a countdown took place at the Ford Out Front area at the 2017 SEMA Show. Attendees were also able to tune in via eBay’s Facebook Live.

This ’67 Mustang Fastback—nicknamed “Red, White and Rowdy”—boasts more than $140,000 in upgrades.

The final onsite bid for the ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback was $55,000.

Beginning in May, eBay partnered with TV host and racing analyst Rutledge Wood, automotive artist K.C. Mathieu, and gearhead Mike Finnegan of YouTube’s “Roadkill” to transform the ’67 Mustang, using parts and accessories sourced from eBay Motors.

After teasing the progress all summer long, the team displayed the finished Mustang—nicknamed “Red, White and Rowdy” and boasting more than $140,000 in upgrades—at its final ‘On the Road’ appearance at the SEMA Show.

More information on the car listing can be found at www.ebay.com/motorsontheroad.

By SEMA Editors

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) held its annual Industry Awards Reception Tuesday evening on the pool deck of the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, providing a relaxing ambiance under the lights with a live band. Attendees enjoyed food and beverages while networking and honoring leading companies and professionals in the restyling segment.

Jeff Lang of Sunline Auto Restyling was named the 2017 PRO Restyler of the Year. The award was established to honor an outstanding restyler/installer whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry within the candidate’s community.

Additional award winners included:

• 2017 PRO Manufacturer of the Year: Eastman Chemical Company—Llumar Window Films
• 2017 PRO PRO Nat Danas Person of the Year: Bill North of Katzkin Leather
• 2017 PRO Jim Boree Lifetime Achievement Award: Scott Wolin of Chicago Parts & Sound

2017 PRO PRO Nat Danas Person of the Year: Bill North (middle) of Katzkin Leather	2017 PRO Manufacturer of the Year: Eastman Chemical Company—Llumar Window Films
2017 PRO Restyler of the Year Jeff Lang (middle) of Sunline Auto Restyling	2017 PRO Jim Boree Lifetime Achievement Award: Scott Wolin (middle) of Chicago Parts & Sound

By SEMA Editors

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) held its annual Industry Awards Reception Tuesday evening on the pool deck of the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, providing a relaxing ambiance under the lights with a live band. Attendees enjoyed food and beverages while networking and honoring leading companies and professionals in the restyling segment.

Jeff Lang of Sunline Auto Restyling was named the 2017 PRO Restyler of the Year. The award was established to honor an outstanding restyler/installer whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry within the candidate’s community.

Additional award winners included:

• 2017 PRO Manufacturer of the Year: Eastman Chemical Company—Llumar Window Films
• 2017 PRO PRO Nat Danas Person of the Year: Bill North of Katzkin Leather
• 2017 PRO Jim Boree Lifetime Achievement Award: Scott Wolin of Chicago Parts & Sound

2017 PRO PRO Nat Danas Person of the Year: Bill North (middle) of Katzkin Leather	2017 PRO Manufacturer of the Year: Eastman Chemical Company—Llumar Window Films
2017 PRO Restyler of the Year Jeff Lang (middle) of Sunline Auto Restyling	2017 PRO Jim Boree Lifetime Achievement Award: Scott Wolin (middle) of Chicago Parts & Sound

By SEMA Editors

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) held its annual Industry Awards Reception Tuesday evening on the pool deck of the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, providing a relaxing ambiance under the lights with a live band. Attendees enjoyed food and beverages while networking and honoring leading companies and professionals in the restyling segment.

Jeff Lang of Sunline Auto Restyling was named the 2017 PRO Restyler of the Year. The award was established to honor an outstanding restyler/installer whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry within the candidate’s community.

Additional award winners included:

• 2017 PRO Manufacturer of the Year: Eastman Chemical Company—Llumar Window Films
• 2017 PRO PRO Nat Danas Person of the Year: Bill North of Katzkin Leather
• 2017 PRO Jim Boree Lifetime Achievement Award: Scott Wolin of Chicago Parts & Sound

2017 PRO PRO Nat Danas Person of the Year: Bill North (middle) of Katzkin Leather	2017 PRO Manufacturer of the Year: Eastman Chemical Company—Llumar Window Films
2017 PRO Restyler of the Year Jeff Lang (middle) of Sunline Auto Restyling	2017 PRO Jim Boree Lifetime Achievement Award: Scott Wolin (middle) of Chicago Parts & Sound

By SEMA Editors

Carl Robinson of Race Star Wheels and George Finch of The Carlstar Group were inducted into the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Hall of Fame.

Carl Robinson of Race Star Wheels and George Finch of The Carlstar Group were inducted into the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Hall of Fame last night during the council’s annual Industry Reception at the Renaissance Hotel pool deck. Attendees enjoyed food and beverages while networking with fellow industry professionals.

The SEMA WTC Hall of Fame was founded to honor and recognize those outstanding individuals in the wheel and tire industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the status of the industry while significantly contributing to its growth, progress and professionalism.

By SEMA Editors

Carl Robinson of Race Star Wheels and George Finch of The Carlstar Group were inducted into the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Hall of Fame.

Carl Robinson of Race Star Wheels and George Finch of The Carlstar Group were inducted into the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Hall of Fame last night during the council’s annual Industry Reception at the Renaissance Hotel pool deck. Attendees enjoyed food and beverages while networking with fellow industry professionals.

The SEMA WTC Hall of Fame was founded to honor and recognize those outstanding individuals in the wheel and tire industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the status of the industry while significantly contributing to its growth, progress and professionalism.

By SEMA Editors

Carl Robinson of Race Star Wheels and George Finch of The Carlstar Group were inducted into the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Hall of Fame.

Carl Robinson of Race Star Wheels and George Finch of The Carlstar Group were inducted into the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Hall of Fame last night during the council’s annual Industry Reception at the Renaissance Hotel pool deck. Attendees enjoyed food and beverages while networking with fellow industry professionals.

The SEMA WTC Hall of Fame was founded to honor and recognize those outstanding individuals in the wheel and tire industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the status of the industry while significantly contributing to its growth, progress and professionalism.