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Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals winners, from left, Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Bo Butner and LE Tonglet.

Torrence, Capps, Butner and Tonglet Take Home Wally Trophies at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals

Ron Capps raced his NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger R/T to his third consecutive Funny Car victory this season last Sunday at the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the seventh event of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series schedule. Defending world-champion Capps raced a 3.991-second pass at 317.79 mph to defeat Tim Wilkerson in his Levi, Ray & Shoup Ford Shelby Mustang. This is Capps’ second victory at Atlanta Dragway and 52nd of his Top Fuel career. Top Fuel driver Torrence piloted his Capco Contractors dragster to the winners circle in back-to-back races after a 3.745 pass at 320.81 to defeat U.S. Army driver Tony Schumacher. This is Torrence’s third consecutive final-round appearance. Butner, who made his Pro Stock debut at Atlanta in 2015, powered his Jim Butner’s Auto Chevy Camaro to the second victory of his career after a 6.569 pass at 211.26 that bettered two-time world champion Erica Enders, who raced her Elite Motorsports Chevy Camaro to a 6.593 pass at 210.97 in her first final round appearance since Las Vegas 2 in 2015. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Tonglet raced to back-to-back wins this season after he rode his Nitro Fish Racing Suzuki to a 6.843 pass at 194.35 defeating teammate and defending world champion Jerry Savoie. This is Tonglet’s 12th career win and second at Atlanta Dragway. The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season continues at the 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, May 19–21 at Heartland Park Topeka.

Atturo Kicks Off 2017 TORC Race Season with Expanded Team in Pro-lite and Pro 2 Classes

Atturo Tire has announced its lineup for 2017’s The Off Road Championship (TORC) series. Kicking off May 13, in Joliet, Illinois, with the Chicagoland Slam, this TORC series will feature Atturo tires racing in two classes of off-road competition—the Pro Lite and Pro 2. Atturo has been a major player in the Pro Lite class of the TORC series, having sponsored 2016’s series and nabbing 11 podium finishes with veteran drivers Andrew Carlson #151 and Travis Dinsmore #43.

MAHLE Motorsports Provides Technical Assistance on Measuring Piston to Bore Clearances

MAHLE Motorsports has been active providing important technical information with its Technical Tuesday’s Facebook video posts. One of the company’s more popular videos is measuring piston-to-bore clearance. The first thing customers need to do is access MAHLE Motorsports’ 2017 Application Guide, which can be found online, with a link to download the pdf. Once the specific application is located, the part numbers are on the far-right side of the page, and just to the left of the part number is the measuring point, indicating where to measure on the piston. Using the proper measuring point is vital to ensure accuracy as each MAHLE Motorsports piston has a unique profile, designed so that the piston is at the optimal size under operating temperatures. Measuring above or below the measuring point will provide an inaccurate reading that does not represent the piston’s maximum diameter. View the complete video.

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Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals winners, from left, Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Bo Butner and LE Tonglet.

Torrence, Capps, Butner and Tonglet Take Home Wally Trophies at the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals

Ron Capps raced his NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger R/T to his third consecutive Funny Car victory this season last Sunday at the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the seventh event of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series schedule. Defending world-champion Capps raced a 3.991-second pass at 317.79 mph to defeat Tim Wilkerson in his Levi, Ray & Shoup Ford Shelby Mustang. This is Capps’ second victory at Atlanta Dragway and 52nd of his Top Fuel career. Top Fuel driver Torrence piloted his Capco Contractors dragster to the winners circle in back-to-back races after a 3.745 pass at 320.81 to defeat U.S. Army driver Tony Schumacher. This is Torrence’s third consecutive final-round appearance. Butner, who made his Pro Stock debut at Atlanta in 2015, powered his Jim Butner’s Auto Chevy Camaro to the second victory of his career after a 6.569 pass at 211.26 that bettered two-time world champion Erica Enders, who raced her Elite Motorsports Chevy Camaro to a 6.593 pass at 210.97 in her first final round appearance since Las Vegas 2 in 2015. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Tonglet raced to back-to-back wins this season after he rode his Nitro Fish Racing Suzuki to a 6.843 pass at 194.35 defeating teammate and defending world champion Jerry Savoie. This is Tonglet’s 12th career win and second at Atlanta Dragway. The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season continues at the 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, May 19–21 at Heartland Park Topeka.

Atturo Kicks Off 2017 TORC Race Season with Expanded Team in Pro-lite and Pro 2 Classes

Atturo Tire has announced its lineup for 2017’s The Off Road Championship (TORC) series. Kicking off May 13, in Joliet, Illinois, with the Chicagoland Slam, this TORC series will feature Atturo tires racing in two classes of off-road competition—the Pro Lite and Pro 2. Atturo has been a major player in the Pro Lite class of the TORC series, having sponsored 2016’s series and nabbing 11 podium finishes with veteran drivers Andrew Carlson #151 and Travis Dinsmore #43.

MAHLE Motorsports Provides Technical Assistance on Measuring Piston to Bore Clearances

MAHLE Motorsports has been active providing important technical information with its Technical Tuesday’s Facebook video posts. One of the company’s more popular videos is measuring piston-to-bore clearance. The first thing customers need to do is access MAHLE Motorsports’ 2017 Application Guide, which can be found online, with a link to download the pdf. Once the specific application is located, the part numbers are on the far-right side of the page, and just to the left of the part number is the measuring point, indicating where to measure on the piston. Using the proper measuring point is vital to ensure accuracy as each MAHLE Motorsports piston has a unique profile, designed so that the piston is at the optimal size under operating temperatures. Measuring above or below the measuring point will provide an inaccurate reading that does not represent the piston’s maximum diameter. View the complete video.

SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark talks about the efforts the industry is making to engage the youth and the automotive aftermarket’s future leaders and innovators.

SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark talks about the efforts the industry is making to engage the youth and the automotive aftermarket’s future leaders and innovators.

SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark talks about the efforts the industry is making to engage the youth and the automotive aftermarket’s future leaders and innovators.

By Chad Simon

A 95th birthday celebration will be held for Alex Xydias at the Petersen Garage at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, Saturday, June 17.

A 95th birthday celebration will be held for SEMA Hall of Famer Alex Xydias at the Petersen Garage at the Fairplex in Pomona, California (2201 N. White Ave., Gate 12, Pomona, CA 91768), Saturday, June 17, from 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Entertainment will include a car show, live DJ, tacos and a no-host bar, with proceeds benefiting the next phase of the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC)—the Pete Chapouris PC3 Welding & Fabrication Program.

Emceed by the legendary Dave McClelland, the event will feature Xydias, who will deliver the keynote entitled “Life in the Fast Lane.” The cost to attend is $35 per person, which includes a taco dinner and non-alcoholic beverages ($24 of each purchase is tax-deductible, and will benefit AXC’s PC3 Welding & Fabrication Program), and $60 per couple, which includes two taco dinners, non-alcoholic beverages, and one car-show entry ($24 of each purchase is tax-deductible, and will benefit AXC’s PC3 Welding & Fabrication Program.

The following sponsorship opportunities are available:

• $1,500 Table Sponsor: Includes 10 general-admission tickets, award-winning wine, up to five car show entries and event materials recognition ($1,350 of the sponsorship is tax-deductible, and will benefit AXC’s PC3 Welding & Fabrication Program.
• $5,000 Presenting Sponsor: Includes 20 general-admission tickets, up to 10 car-show entries, award-winning wine and premium recognition in event, banner and sales material ($4,700 of the sponsorship is tax-deductible, and will benefit AXC’s PC3 Welding & Fabrication Program.

A limited number of spaces are available for the car show. Buy tickets online, or call 909-865-4205. For more information, contact Theresa Contreras at contreras@fairplex.com.

By Della Domingo

GiGi Carleton, Doug Evans and Barry Meguiar will receive the industry's highest honor and be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame. The new members will be recognized as part of the festivities during the SEMA Installation Gala on Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. They represent an accomplished group of leaders who have shaped and inspired the automotive specialty-equipment market.

GiGi Carleton (left).

GiGi Carleton
Many in the industry are familiar with Robert E. Petersen, the 1981 SEMA Hall of Fame inductee who is responsible for launching many of the largest and most successful automotive magazine titles, such as Motor Trend and Hot Rod. What few people realize is that, for nearly 50 years, GiGi Carleton worked side-by-side with Petersen and his wife, as the trio went on to create the Petersen empire. Today, Carleton serves as the president of the Robert E. Petersen Foundation, where she is committed to and responsible for carrying on Petersen’s legacy in the automotive industry and philanthropic activities.

Doug Evans (far right).

Doug Evans
Doug Evans has an impressive career in the automotive industry, having spent more than 30 years as a senior executive at various publishing houses. It is, however, his leadership and activism that distinguish him from many others. As the current SEMA Chairman of the Board, Evans guides the association on initiatives focused on youth outreach and legislation. He’s also served as chairman of the Save the Salt Coalition, is an advisor to the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, and volunteers as a judge for the SEMA Launch Pad competition.

Barry Meguiar (right).

Barry Meguiar
Barry Meguiar is the president of the car care company that was founded by his grandfather in 1901. With a passion for cars, Meguiar grew the company to attract mainstream consumers. Through fun, family-oriented car shows and the launch of “Car Crazy” TV, Meguiar’s signature smile and infectious excitement for vehicles spread across the country. In addition to being one of the earliest exhibitors of the SEMA Show, Meguiar gave viewers a taste of the trade-only Show by filming “Car Crazy” TV from the annual event. Meguiar interviewed iconic Showgoers and is responsible for spreading the “Car Crazy” bug throughout the world.

For additional details about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees over the years, visit www.semahof.com. For more information about the SEMA Installation Gala, visit www.sema.org/gala.

By Della Domingo

GiGi Carleton, Doug Evans and Barry Meguiar will receive the industry's highest honor and be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame. The new members will be recognized as part of the festivities during the SEMA Installation Gala on Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. They represent an accomplished group of leaders who have shaped and inspired the automotive specialty-equipment market.

GiGi Carleton (left).

GiGi Carleton
Many in the industry are familiar with Robert E. Petersen, the 1981 SEMA Hall of Fame inductee who is responsible for launching many of the largest and most successful automotive magazine titles, such as Motor Trend and Hot Rod. What few people realize is that, for nearly 50 years, GiGi Carleton worked side-by-side with Petersen and his wife, as the trio went on to create the Petersen empire. Today, Carleton serves as the president of the Robert E. Petersen Foundation, where she is committed to and responsible for carrying on Petersen’s legacy in the automotive industry and philanthropic activities.

Doug Evans (far right).

Doug Evans
Doug Evans has an impressive career in the automotive industry, having spent more than 30 years as a senior executive at various publishing houses. It is, however, his leadership and activism that distinguish him from many others. As the current SEMA Chairman of the Board, Evans guides the association on initiatives focused on youth outreach and legislation. He’s also served as chairman of the Save the Salt Coalition, is an advisor to the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, and volunteers as a judge for the SEMA Launch Pad competition.

Barry Meguiar (right).

Barry Meguiar
Barry Meguiar is the president of the car care company that was founded by his grandfather in 1901. With a passion for cars, Meguiar grew the company to attract mainstream consumers. Through fun, family-oriented car shows and the launch of “Car Crazy” TV, Meguiar’s signature smile and infectious excitement for vehicles spread across the country. In addition to being one of the earliest exhibitors of the SEMA Show, Meguiar gave viewers a taste of the trade-only Show by filming “Car Crazy” TV from the annual event. Meguiar interviewed iconic Showgoers and is responsible for spreading the “Car Crazy” bug throughout the world.

For additional details about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees over the years, visit www.semahof.com. For more information about the SEMA Installation Gala, visit www.sema.org/gala.

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In the finals, Fredric Aasbo secured the victory over Michael Essa and moved into the top of the 2017 Pro Championship standings.

Fredric Aasbo is Victorious in Formula DRIFT Round 2: Unchartered Territory

Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras returned to Orlando for Round 2: Uncharted Territory, where Fredric Aasbo in the Rockstar Energy Drink/Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM took the victory and moved into the lead in the standings. In the semi-finals, 2013 champion Michael Essa in the Achilles Tire/Essa Autosport BMW M3 defeated 2011 Formula DRIFT champion and number-one qualifier Dai Yoshihara in the Falken Tire/Turn 14 Distribution Subaru BRZ. The 2015 champion Aasbo defeated 2010 champion Vaughn Gittin in the Monster Energy/Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR. In the finals, Aasbo secured the victory over Essa and moved into the top of the 2017 Pro Championship standings. The action continues to Round 3: Road to the Championship at Road Atlanta, May 12–13. 

Torrence, Capps, McGaha and Tonglet Take Home Wally Trophies at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Steve Torrence raced his way to the Top Fuel victory last Sunday in the eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at ZMax Dragway. Ron Capps (Funny Car) Chris McGaha (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the sixth event on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Torrence piloted his Capco Contractors dragster to a 3.783-second pass at 323.89 mph for the ninth victory of his career and first of the season. He defeated current points leader Leah Pritchett, eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher and Terry McMillen in the final round. Capps, the current Funny Car world champion, ran a 3.933 at 322.65 in his NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger for his first NHRA Four-Wide Nationals win of his career. With the victory, Capps takes a 43-point lead over his teammate Matt Hagan. In Pro Stock, McGaha picked up his fifth career victory and first at zMax Dragway when he ran a 6.591 at 210.44 in his Harlow Sammons Chevy Camaro. He bested Greg Anderson, Shane Gray and Drew Skillman in the final round. Tonglet rode his Nitro Fish Racing Suzuki to a 6.864 at 195.00 pass to earn his 10th career victory and first of the season. He defeated three-time world champion, Eddie Krawiec and Andrew Hines on his way to his first four-wides win. The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season continues at Atlanta Dragway, May 5–7.

Scott Speed in the No. 41 Oberto Circle K Beetle GRC led teammate Tanner Foust across the line, earning his 13th career win to take the early lead in the 2017 championship battle.

Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Sweeps Memphis Season Opener

Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross returned to the season-opening round of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross championship claiming a 1–2 finish in last Saturday’s Final. Scott Speed in the No. 41 Oberto Circle K Beetle GRC led teammate Tanner Foust across the line, earning his 13th career win to take the early lead in the 2017 championship battle. Foust was also quick on the 1.18-mile Memphis International Raceway circuit. The No. 34 Rockstar Energy Drink Beetle GRC driver set the second-quickest qualifying time behind his teammate, setting up a difficult road through the rest of the weekend for the two-time series champion. Foust earned second-place finishes behind his teammate in the first two round of Heats, but took his first preliminary race win of the season in Heat 3B. That victory allowed Foust to start Semifinal B from the front, propelling him to victory in that race and a second-place grid position in the Final. Foust made it close for his teammate, but was unable to pass, earning yet another podium.

Royal Purple Synthetic Oil to Headline Mazda Road to Indy Rounds at Indianapolis

Royal Purple Synthetic Oil—the Official Oil of the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires—title all six rounds of competition at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 12–13. All races will be in support of the Lupus Foundation of America. May is Lupus Awareness Month, and Royal Purple Synthetic Oil and the Mazda Road to Indy have joined forces to help bring attention to this mysterious chronic autoimmune disease, which sees 16,000 new cases reported each year. All 50-plus cars across the three series will carry a decal in support of the Lupus Foundation of America, and a special hashtag—#RaceToEndLupus—will be utilized throughout the event. Fans can show their support by donating on behalf of their favorite drivers via a special page on the national Lupus Foundation website.

Holley LS Fest Starts Tomorrow at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Featuring GM’s LS engine platform, Holley LS Fest will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, May 5–7. For 2017, Holley is introducing an additional LS Fest event—LS Fest West. The event will feature LS-powered race cars, street rods, musclecars, trucks, late models and drift cars participating in drag-racing classes, autocross, 3S Challenge, Show-N-Shine, Dyno Challenge, Road Course Challenge, and Off-Road Challenge. Event/class champions will be crowned as well as an overall event champion for those competing in multiple events.

Mothers will be the official car care products sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association.

Mothers Polish to be the Official Car Care Sponsor of the NHRA

Mothers has announced that it will be the official car care products sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association. A Mothers Best Appearing Car Award will be presented at each NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. Award winners will also receive a Mothers Detail Kit. This NHRA sponsorship builds upon Mothers additional partnerships, including Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and affiliations with the premier sports-car manufacturers, hot-rod builders and motorsport teams.

Wilwood Returns as Contingency Sponsor With POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League

Wilwood Disc Brakes will return as a contingency sponsor for the Performance Open Wheel Racing Inc. (POWRi) Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League through the 2017 season. The POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League is an open non-wing series that competes across America’s heartland, including Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Nebraska. As a contingency sponsor, Wilwood will provide a $50 product certificate to the Wilwood heat race winner at every 2017 POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League race.

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In the finals, Fredric Aasbo secured the victory over Michael Essa and moved into the top of the 2017 Pro Championship standings.

Fredric Aasbo is Victorious in Formula DRIFT Round 2: Unchartered Territory

Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras returned to Orlando for Round 2: Uncharted Territory, where Fredric Aasbo in the Rockstar Energy Drink/Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM took the victory and moved into the lead in the standings. In the semi-finals, 2013 champion Michael Essa in the Achilles Tire/Essa Autosport BMW M3 defeated 2011 Formula DRIFT champion and number-one qualifier Dai Yoshihara in the Falken Tire/Turn 14 Distribution Subaru BRZ. The 2015 champion Aasbo defeated 2010 champion Vaughn Gittin in the Monster Energy/Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR. In the finals, Aasbo secured the victory over Essa and moved into the top of the 2017 Pro Championship standings. The action continues to Round 3: Road to the Championship at Road Atlanta, May 12–13. 

Torrence, Capps, McGaha and Tonglet Take Home Wally Trophies at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Steve Torrence raced his way to the Top Fuel victory last Sunday in the eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at ZMax Dragway. Ron Capps (Funny Car) Chris McGaha (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the sixth event on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Torrence piloted his Capco Contractors dragster to a 3.783-second pass at 323.89 mph for the ninth victory of his career and first of the season. He defeated current points leader Leah Pritchett, eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher and Terry McMillen in the final round. Capps, the current Funny Car world champion, ran a 3.933 at 322.65 in his NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger for his first NHRA Four-Wide Nationals win of his career. With the victory, Capps takes a 43-point lead over his teammate Matt Hagan. In Pro Stock, McGaha picked up his fifth career victory and first at zMax Dragway when he ran a 6.591 at 210.44 in his Harlow Sammons Chevy Camaro. He bested Greg Anderson, Shane Gray and Drew Skillman in the final round. Tonglet rode his Nitro Fish Racing Suzuki to a 6.864 at 195.00 pass to earn his 10th career victory and first of the season. He defeated three-time world champion, Eddie Krawiec and Andrew Hines on his way to his first four-wides win. The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season continues at Atlanta Dragway, May 5–7.

Scott Speed in the No. 41 Oberto Circle K Beetle GRC led teammate Tanner Foust across the line, earning his 13th career win to take the early lead in the 2017 championship battle.

Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Sweeps Memphis Season Opener

Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross returned to the season-opening round of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross championship claiming a 1–2 finish in last Saturday’s Final. Scott Speed in the No. 41 Oberto Circle K Beetle GRC led teammate Tanner Foust across the line, earning his 13th career win to take the early lead in the 2017 championship battle. Foust was also quick on the 1.18-mile Memphis International Raceway circuit. The No. 34 Rockstar Energy Drink Beetle GRC driver set the second-quickest qualifying time behind his teammate, setting up a difficult road through the rest of the weekend for the two-time series champion. Foust earned second-place finishes behind his teammate in the first two round of Heats, but took his first preliminary race win of the season in Heat 3B. That victory allowed Foust to start Semifinal B from the front, propelling him to victory in that race and a second-place grid position in the Final. Foust made it close for his teammate, but was unable to pass, earning yet another podium.

Royal Purple Synthetic Oil to Headline Mazda Road to Indy Rounds at Indianapolis

Royal Purple Synthetic Oil—the Official Oil of the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires—title all six rounds of competition at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 12–13. All races will be in support of the Lupus Foundation of America. May is Lupus Awareness Month, and Royal Purple Synthetic Oil and the Mazda Road to Indy have joined forces to help bring attention to this mysterious chronic autoimmune disease, which sees 16,000 new cases reported each year. All 50-plus cars across the three series will carry a decal in support of the Lupus Foundation of America, and a special hashtag—#RaceToEndLupus—will be utilized throughout the event. Fans can show their support by donating on behalf of their favorite drivers via a special page on the national Lupus Foundation website.

Holley LS Fest Starts Tomorrow at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Featuring GM’s LS engine platform, Holley LS Fest will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, May 5–7. For 2017, Holley is introducing an additional LS Fest event—LS Fest West. The event will feature LS-powered race cars, street rods, musclecars, trucks, late models and drift cars participating in drag-racing classes, autocross, 3S Challenge, Show-N-Shine, Dyno Challenge, Road Course Challenge, and Off-Road Challenge. Event/class champions will be crowned as well as an overall event champion for those competing in multiple events.

Mothers will be the official car care products sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association.

Mothers Polish to be the Official Car Care Sponsor of the NHRA

Mothers has announced that it will be the official car care products sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association. A Mothers Best Appearing Car Award will be presented at each NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. Award winners will also receive a Mothers Detail Kit. This NHRA sponsorship builds upon Mothers additional partnerships, including Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and affiliations with the premier sports-car manufacturers, hot-rod builders and motorsport teams.

Wilwood Returns as Contingency Sponsor With POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League

Wilwood Disc Brakes will return as a contingency sponsor for the Performance Open Wheel Racing Inc. (POWRi) Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League through the 2017 season. The POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League is an open non-wing series that competes across America’s heartland, including Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Nebraska. As a contingency sponsor, Wilwood will provide a $50 product certificate to the Wilwood heat race winner at every 2017 POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League race.