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The 9th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by Steeda Autosports was held April 6–9 at Atlanta Dragway.

Race Wrap: 9th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals

Results from the 9th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by Steeda Autosports, April 6–9, at Atlanta Dragway:

VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod: Adam Flamholc and his ’63 split-window Corvette powered by a 526 Hemi and Roots-style supercharger met Steve Summers and his turbocharged Camaro in the finals, where Flamholc flew to a 3.80 finding victory over Summers and his 3.85.

NMCA Pro Stock: Rob Pearce in his Studebaker defeated Don Baskin in his Cutlass when Baskin broke at the starting line.

Mickey Thompson Radial Wars: DeWayne Mills and his Camaro nicknamed the “Golden Gorilla” defeated Josh Klugger, who was forced to coast to a 7.72 in his Mustang.

VP Racing Fuels Street Outlaw: Jacky McCarty motored his turbocharged Mustang to a 4.43 to oust Jarod Wenrick, who lost traction in his Nova and limped to an off-pace 8.12 in the final-round matchup.

Holley EFI Factory Super Cars: Scott Libersher landed in the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle after piloting his Camaro to an 8.16, despite Gardner Stone turning on the red in his ’16 Cobra Jet Mustang.

ARP Nitrous Pro Street: Jeff Rudolf lined up his Nova next to John Trobiani and his Camaro for the final round, where Rudolf got around Trobiani and went through the traps at 8.60 to take the win.

Edelbrock Xtreme Street: Jessie Coulter and his turbocharged Camaro advanced to the final round to face reigning class champion Eric Kenward and his new ProCharger F-1A-94 combination, who took the win with a 7.66 to Coulter’s 7.77.

Boninfante Racing NA 10.5: John Langer and his Pontiac-powered Trans Am faced Leonard Long and his Mustang in the final, where Langer leaped to the win with an 8.39 when Long’s Mustang made a move at the hit and forced him to lift.

Chevrolet Performance Stock presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center: Glenn Pushis and his Camaro advanced to the final against Kevin Lumsden and his Camaro. Both drivers recorded a 10.23, but Pushis was off the line first and this took the win.

Stock/Super Stock Combo: Rusty Johnson and his Mustang put up a 10.85 to defeat Kurt Neighbor, whose Thunderbolt had issues at the starting line and turned in a 10.18.

ATI Performance Products Nostalgia Super Stock: Doug Duell lined up his Fury alongside Robert Killian and his Dart in the final round of competition. When the tree dropped, Killian turned on the red and Duell rode to the win with a lifting 9.40.

Detroit Truetrac Nostalgia Muscle Car: Tim Boggs bettered Tim Clark by running his Chevy II to an 11.77 on his 11.75 index to beat Clark’s 10.50 on a 10.54.

MagnaFuel Open Comp: Jenni Merrick-Cree faced Norman Crane, and after recording a better reaction time, she defeated him with a 10.93 on a 10.88 while he went under his 10.04 with a 10.02.

Open Comp Shootout: Bruce Boyle faced Don Fenlon in the final elimination round, but when Fenlon red-lighted with a -0.026-second reaction time, the win lights illuminated in Boyle’s lane, and he clocked a 9.019 at 148.99 mph pass on his 9.07 index to make things official.

Sealed Stock Shootout: Shane Stymiest went head-to-head against Tim Matherly of MV Performance. A burndown battle between the two resulted in Stymiest taking the win, 10.31 at 128 mph to 10.33 at 128 mph.

Gear Vendors True Street: Dana Beatty was the overall winner with a 9.00 average; Kyle Cumpton was the runner-up with a 9.06 average; Kevin McCotter was the 9-second winner; Jeff Brady was the 10-second winner; Alan Hill was the 11-second winner; Tom Calabrese captured the 12-second win; Scot Long lapped up the 13-second win; and Allen Smith sailed to the 15-second win.

Fastest Street Car Bracket 1: Jeremy Hancock defeated Brian Smith, and in Fastest Street Car Bracket 2, Bill Boomhower was victorious over Steve Wagner.

The action continues with the 16th Annual Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Bluegrass Nationals, featuring the Dave Duell Nostalgia Super Stock Classic and the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series, May 18–21, at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Carl Renezeder

Carl Renezeder Announces Upcoming Retirement

After a professional off-road racing career that has seen 121 wins, nine short-course championships and eight cup wins, Carl Renezeder plans to retire at the end of the 2017 season. While Renezeder’s race accomplishments speak for themselves, it’s his business expertise that has enabled him to transform his race team into an international marketing force. In order to attain this scope, Renezeder had to create meaningful relationships with his many sponsors including his title sponsor, Lucas Oil. He will next compete April 22–23 as the 2017 season begins at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona.

Cromwell Named NHRA Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing

Glen Cromwell has been promoted to NHRA senior vice president, media and marketing, effective immediately. Cromwell joined NHRA as a division director in 1997 and has been a key player leading the sport’s marketing efforts for the past 20 years. He will retain the responsibilities he has held as vice president of national event marketing, in addition to overseeing brand marketing, publications, media, television and broadcasting groups. Reporting directly to Cromwell will be Ken Adelson, NHRA vice president, executive producer and chief content officer; Kasey Coler, vice president of marketing and brand strategy; Evan Jonat, senior director of national event marketing; and Kristen Wentzell, director of advertising and promotions. Cromwell will also retain his seat on the board of directors of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. Prior to joining NHRA, he served in a variety of capacities with FELD Motorsports—producer of AMA Supercross and Monster Truck events.

Original Artwork by Sam Bass, “Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt 7 Time Champions, 1995.” The artwork honors the first two drivers to ever become seven-time NASCAR Cup Champions (Jimmie Johnson's 2016 Championship made him only the third in NASCAR history).

Original Artwork by Famed NASCAR Artist Sam Bass to Sell at Auction

For more than three decades, Sam Bass paintings have promoted such NASCAR legends as Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr., Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Now, for the first time, fans can own the originals themselves. More than 250 pieces of original Sam Bass artwork, with certificates of authenticity and valued at more than $1.7 million, will be sold in a bankruptcy auction Wednesday, May 3, with Iron Horse Auction Company conducting the event. The auction was ordered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, Winston-Salem Division. Also sold will be 85 custom guitars, many designed by Bass. Among them is the one used as a prop for the film Talladega Nights. Other items being sold include stock-car hoods, panels and other collectibles. Online pre-bidding will begin April 25 at www.ironhorseauction.com, but the items are already listed. The live auction will begin Wednesday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, North Carolina. 

Toyota Signs NHRA Nationals Sponsorship Extension

Toyota has extended the agreement with NHRA to be the title-rights sponsor of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event held in the fall at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. The event, which will be October 26–29, is the fifth race of NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s six-race playoffs. The extension builds upon NHRA and Toyota’s partnership that includes Toyota as the Official Car of NHRA and Toyota’s title-rights sponsorship of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma National at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California, July 28–30.

Motorsport Network Joins Forces With Formula DRIFT as Media Partner

Motorsport Network—owner of Motorsport.com, Autosport.com and Motor1.com, has launched a new content agreement with Formula DRIFT. Through the new relationship with Motorsport Network, Formula DRIFT fans can turn to Motorsport.com and Motor1.com for exclusive content from the series. Motorsport.com and Motor1.com readers can view exclusive content on both websites and accompanying social media platforms. The 2017 Formula DRIFT schedule includes eight locations in the United States and Canada, including the next round to be held in Orlando, April 28–29.

Brittany Olsen will ride her ’23 Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer outfitted with Avon Speedmaster-MKII and GP tires at various events throughout the United States.

Avon Tyres Sponsors Vintage Racer Brittany Olsen

Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America will sponsor vintage motorcycle racer and Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Festival organizer Brittany Olsen throughout 2017. Olsen started the year right with a win at Billy Lane’s Inaugural Sons of Speed Vintage Races in Daytona, Florida, and will ride her ’23 Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer outfitted with Avon Speedmaster-MKII and GP tires at various events throughout the United States.

Mickey Thompson Continues Support of International Drag Bike League

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has renewed its commitment to the International Drag Bike League (IDBL) as official tire sponsor for the 2017 season. Additionally, the company will offer contingency awards to winning racers in all nine classes, starting with the 20th Annual Spring Nationals, April 21–23, at Maryland International Raceway. The IDBL season will consist of five three-day events from April to November, all hosted at Maryland International Raceway. Each event draws more than 700 racers and thousands of fans from across the nation. IDBL features a diverse class structure that appeals to both novice and experienced motorcycle enthusiasts.

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The 9th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by Steeda Autosports was held April 6–9 at Atlanta Dragway.

Race Wrap: 9th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals

Results from the 9th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by Steeda Autosports, April 6–9, at Atlanta Dragway:

VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod: Adam Flamholc and his ’63 split-window Corvette powered by a 526 Hemi and Roots-style supercharger met Steve Summers and his turbocharged Camaro in the finals, where Flamholc flew to a 3.80 finding victory over Summers and his 3.85.

NMCA Pro Stock: Rob Pearce in his Studebaker defeated Don Baskin in his Cutlass when Baskin broke at the starting line.

Mickey Thompson Radial Wars: DeWayne Mills and his Camaro nicknamed the “Golden Gorilla” defeated Josh Klugger, who was forced to coast to a 7.72 in his Mustang.

VP Racing Fuels Street Outlaw: Jacky McCarty motored his turbocharged Mustang to a 4.43 to oust Jarod Wenrick, who lost traction in his Nova and limped to an off-pace 8.12 in the final-round matchup.

Holley EFI Factory Super Cars: Scott Libersher landed in the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle after piloting his Camaro to an 8.16, despite Gardner Stone turning on the red in his ’16 Cobra Jet Mustang.

ARP Nitrous Pro Street: Jeff Rudolf lined up his Nova next to John Trobiani and his Camaro for the final round, where Rudolf got around Trobiani and went through the traps at 8.60 to take the win.

Edelbrock Xtreme Street: Jessie Coulter and his turbocharged Camaro advanced to the final round to face reigning class champion Eric Kenward and his new ProCharger F-1A-94 combination, who took the win with a 7.66 to Coulter’s 7.77.

Boninfante Racing NA 10.5: John Langer and his Pontiac-powered Trans Am faced Leonard Long and his Mustang in the final, where Langer leaped to the win with an 8.39 when Long’s Mustang made a move at the hit and forced him to lift.

Chevrolet Performance Stock presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center: Glenn Pushis and his Camaro advanced to the final against Kevin Lumsden and his Camaro. Both drivers recorded a 10.23, but Pushis was off the line first and this took the win.

Stock/Super Stock Combo: Rusty Johnson and his Mustang put up a 10.85 to defeat Kurt Neighbor, whose Thunderbolt had issues at the starting line and turned in a 10.18.

ATI Performance Products Nostalgia Super Stock: Doug Duell lined up his Fury alongside Robert Killian and his Dart in the final round of competition. When the tree dropped, Killian turned on the red and Duell rode to the win with a lifting 9.40.

Detroit Truetrac Nostalgia Muscle Car: Tim Boggs bettered Tim Clark by running his Chevy II to an 11.77 on his 11.75 index to beat Clark’s 10.50 on a 10.54.

MagnaFuel Open Comp: Jenni Merrick-Cree faced Norman Crane, and after recording a better reaction time, she defeated him with a 10.93 on a 10.88 while he went under his 10.04 with a 10.02.

Open Comp Shootout: Bruce Boyle faced Don Fenlon in the final elimination round, but when Fenlon red-lighted with a -0.026-second reaction time, the win lights illuminated in Boyle’s lane, and he clocked a 9.019 at 148.99 mph pass on his 9.07 index to make things official.

Sealed Stock Shootout: Shane Stymiest went head-to-head against Tim Matherly of MV Performance. A burndown battle between the two resulted in Stymiest taking the win, 10.31 at 128 mph to 10.33 at 128 mph.

Gear Vendors True Street: Dana Beatty was the overall winner with a 9.00 average; Kyle Cumpton was the runner-up with a 9.06 average; Kevin McCotter was the 9-second winner; Jeff Brady was the 10-second winner; Alan Hill was the 11-second winner; Tom Calabrese captured the 12-second win; Scot Long lapped up the 13-second win; and Allen Smith sailed to the 15-second win.

Fastest Street Car Bracket 1: Jeremy Hancock defeated Brian Smith, and in Fastest Street Car Bracket 2, Bill Boomhower was victorious over Steve Wagner.

The action continues with the 16th Annual Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Bluegrass Nationals, featuring the Dave Duell Nostalgia Super Stock Classic and the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series, May 18–21, at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Carl Renezeder

Carl Renezeder Announces Upcoming Retirement

After a professional off-road racing career that has seen 121 wins, nine short-course championships and eight cup wins, Carl Renezeder plans to retire at the end of the 2017 season. While Renezeder’s race accomplishments speak for themselves, it’s his business expertise that has enabled him to transform his race team into an international marketing force. In order to attain this scope, Renezeder had to create meaningful relationships with his many sponsors including his title sponsor, Lucas Oil. He will next compete April 22–23 as the 2017 season begins at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona.

Cromwell Named NHRA Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing

Glen Cromwell has been promoted to NHRA senior vice president, media and marketing, effective immediately. Cromwell joined NHRA as a division director in 1997 and has been a key player leading the sport’s marketing efforts for the past 20 years. He will retain the responsibilities he has held as vice president of national event marketing, in addition to overseeing brand marketing, publications, media, television and broadcasting groups. Reporting directly to Cromwell will be Ken Adelson, NHRA vice president, executive producer and chief content officer; Kasey Coler, vice president of marketing and brand strategy; Evan Jonat, senior director of national event marketing; and Kristen Wentzell, director of advertising and promotions. Cromwell will also retain his seat on the board of directors of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. Prior to joining NHRA, he served in a variety of capacities with FELD Motorsports—producer of AMA Supercross and Monster Truck events.

Original Artwork by Sam Bass, “Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt 7 Time Champions, 1995.” The artwork honors the first two drivers to ever become seven-time NASCAR Cup Champions (Jimmie Johnson's 2016 Championship made him only the third in NASCAR history).

Original Artwork by Famed NASCAR Artist Sam Bass to Sell at Auction

For more than three decades, Sam Bass paintings have promoted such NASCAR legends as Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr., Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Now, for the first time, fans can own the originals themselves. More than 250 pieces of original Sam Bass artwork, with certificates of authenticity and valued at more than $1.7 million, will be sold in a bankruptcy auction Wednesday, May 3, with Iron Horse Auction Company conducting the event. The auction was ordered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, Winston-Salem Division. Also sold will be 85 custom guitars, many designed by Bass. Among them is the one used as a prop for the film Talladega Nights. Other items being sold include stock-car hoods, panels and other collectibles. Online pre-bidding will begin April 25 at www.ironhorseauction.com, but the items are already listed. The live auction will begin Wednesday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, North Carolina. 

Toyota Signs NHRA Nationals Sponsorship Extension

Toyota has extended the agreement with NHRA to be the title-rights sponsor of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event held in the fall at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. The event, which will be October 26–29, is the fifth race of NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s six-race playoffs. The extension builds upon NHRA and Toyota’s partnership that includes Toyota as the Official Car of NHRA and Toyota’s title-rights sponsorship of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma National at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California, July 28–30.

Motorsport Network Joins Forces With Formula DRIFT as Media Partner

Motorsport Network—owner of Motorsport.com, Autosport.com and Motor1.com, has launched a new content agreement with Formula DRIFT. Through the new relationship with Motorsport Network, Formula DRIFT fans can turn to Motorsport.com and Motor1.com for exclusive content from the series. Motorsport.com and Motor1.com readers can view exclusive content on both websites and accompanying social media platforms. The 2017 Formula DRIFT schedule includes eight locations in the United States and Canada, including the next round to be held in Orlando, April 28–29.

Brittany Olsen will ride her ’23 Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer outfitted with Avon Speedmaster-MKII and GP tires at various events throughout the United States.

Avon Tyres Sponsors Vintage Racer Brittany Olsen

Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America will sponsor vintage motorcycle racer and Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Festival organizer Brittany Olsen throughout 2017. Olsen started the year right with a win at Billy Lane’s Inaugural Sons of Speed Vintage Races in Daytona, Florida, and will ride her ’23 Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer outfitted with Avon Speedmaster-MKII and GP tires at various events throughout the United States.

Mickey Thompson Continues Support of International Drag Bike League

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has renewed its commitment to the International Drag Bike League (IDBL) as official tire sponsor for the 2017 season. Additionally, the company will offer contingency awards to winning racers in all nine classes, starting with the 20th Annual Spring Nationals, April 21–23, at Maryland International Raceway. The IDBL season will consist of five three-day events from April to November, all hosted at Maryland International Raceway. Each event draws more than 700 racers and thousands of fans from across the nation. IDBL features a diverse class structure that appeals to both novice and experienced motorcycle enthusiasts.

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Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A. Inc. has received the 2016 Gold Certificate of Excellence from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales in recognition for Outstanding 2016 On-Time Shipping Performance.

GM Honors Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A. as Gold Status Supplier

Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A. Inc. has received the 2016 Gold Certificate of Excellence from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales in recognition for Outstanding 2016 On-Time Shipping Performance. Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A. Inc. is known for engine dress-up parts designs marketed under Chevrolet Performance licensed parts and its PROFORM brand of aftermarket parts. Specialty Auto Parts supplies Chevrolet Performance directly with engine dress-up parts for its crate engines that are on display at industry events, such as the SEMA Show and Performance Race Industry (PRI) Trade Show.

Caliber Collision Website Receives International Recognition with Internet’s Webby Award

Caliber Collision has announced that its website has been named an official honoree in the 21st Annual Webby Awards in the Professional Services category. The award is recognized internationally as the internet’s highest honor and most respected symbol of success. Designed and developed by its agency of record, Johnson & Sekin of Dallas, Texas, Caliber’s website was selected from among 13,000 entries submitted from all 50 states and more than 70 countries worldwide. The recognition ranks Caliber’s site in the top 17% of all work entered this year from around the world, according to the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, which established the Webby Awards program in 1996. The Webby Award winners are judged by the 2,000 worldwide members of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences.

Classic Instruments will host its annual NSRA Appreciation Day Open House while marking the company’s 40th anniversary, Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT) at the company’s headquarters in Boyne City, Michigan.

Classic Instruments to Host Annual NSRA Appreciation Day Open House and 40th Anniversary Celebration

Classic Instruments will host its annual NSRA Appreciation Day Open House while marking the company’s 40th anniversary, Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT) at the company’s headquarters in Boyne City, Michigan. Brian Brennan, editor of Street Rodder Magazine, will again be in attendance to award two winners an Editor’s Pick award for their cars on display. Each winner will have the opportunity to appear in a future issue of Street Rodder magazine. The Classic Instruments team will also award one winner its Team Pick award. Attendees are welcome to bring their hot rods, classic cars, motorcycles and other cool rides. Classic Instruments is expecting its largest turnout yet in terms of display cars, and will feature a local car club this year, The Charlevoix Street Legends. This year, all proceeds will benefit the Boyne City Police Department.

Pietro Gorlier, head of parts and service (Mopar), FCA – Global, attended a recent ceremony celebrating the opening of a new Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Virginia.

FCA US Marks Opening of New MOPAR Parts Distribution Center in Virginia

FCA US has opened a new MOPAR Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Winchester, Virginia. The 400,000-plus sq.-ft. facility represents a $12.2-million investment by FCA US and more than 70 jobs over two shifts. It is also the first of two new Mopar PDCs scheduled to open in the United States this year. FCA US and UAW leadership were joined by federal and state government dignitaries and dealership representatives in marking the Winchester PDC grand opening. Ceremony attendees included Pietro Gorlier, head of parts and service (MOPAR), FCA – Global; Norwood Jewell, UAW vice president and director of the Chrysler department; Mark Bosanac, director – NAFTA supply chain management and global parts supply chain management and operations; Kevin Farrish, president, Farrish Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram; Urooj Mughal, representative for U.S. Senator Tim Kaine; Dave Stegmaier, director of community outreach for U.S. Representative Barbara Comstock; and Hayes Framme, Virginia Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade. The new facility will handle more than 50,000 total part numbers distributed to more than 200 FCA US dealerships, located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. It will ship approximately 9.2 million pieces annually. The Winchester operation expands the brand’s current distribution network to 22 facilities in North America, with more than 50 PDCs (including joint ventures) in operation worldwide. FCA US has also announced a $10.4 million investment in a new Mopar PDC located in Romulus, Michigan. That facility will encompass 500,000 square feet and more than 100 workers. Construction is currently in progress on the Metro Detroit facility, with a projected opening in 2017 fourth quarter.

XM Publications Available at Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper

Xceleration Media Group has announced another distribution partnership. All four of its print titles (Power and Performance News, Drag Racing Scene, Street Rod Life and OneDirt) will now be available at many Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper stores in the midwestern United States. Xceleration Media Director of Operations Shawn Brereton said the agreement is part of XM’s direct distribution strategy developed to ensure top-quality readership and eliminate the waste of traditional distribution models.

DENSO Products and Services Americas Announces New Senior Vice President of OES Sales

DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc. has named Norihito “Jack” Tanahashi senior vice president of Original Equipment Supplier (OES) sales. Tanahashi oversees DENSO Products and Services Americas sales of DENSO original equipment products to all the major automakers. Tanahashi has been involved in DENSO sales operations for nearly 30 years.

RANDYS Worldwide Announces Acquisition of Zumbrota Bearing and Gear and Cascade Component Parts

RANDYS Worldwide has announced the acquisition of Zumbrota Bearing and Gear (ZBAG). With 30-plus years in the automotive aftermarket, ZBAG will join the RANDYS family of business units, including Yukon Gear & Axle, USA Standard Gear, and Diff Wizard. ZBAG’s core business in remanufactured transfer cases, differentials, manual transmissions and related component parts complements RANDYS offerings to provide installers, wholesalers and consumers a selection of driveline parts to complete the “undercar” from front to rear. ZBAG, based in Minnesota, ships products nationwide for rebuilding and repair of light and medium duty vehicles. Cascade Component Parts Inc., a distributor of OE and aftermarket components, owned by ZBAG, also becomes part of the RANDYS family of brands. With the acquisition of Zumbrota and Cascade, RANDYS now adds additional product coverage for transfer cases and manual transmissions to enhance their alignment with installer and performance automotive customers.

Champion Racing Oil Announces Opportunities Available for West Coast Warehouse Distributors

Champion Oil has announced that there are numerous North American locations available on the West Coast for distribution for qualified wholesalers. Inquiries should be from established aftermarket warehouse distributors interested in acquiring this line of racing motor oils. 

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Young Gun Brad DeBerti, 22, reached last year’s Battle of the Builders Top 10 with his ’17 Ford Raptor.

SEMA has selected events produced by Bonnier Corp.’s Family Events division as regional qualifiers for a limited number of open spots in the SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition at the 2017 SEMA Show. Two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant will receive spots as Young Guns in the competition at the 2017 SEMA Show, including a trip to Las Vegas.

Qualifying Events

4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants aged 27 and younger can compete at the Lima, Ohio (May 19–21), and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (July 7–9), events for the top “Young Guns” spots. Professional judges will choose one winner from each of these two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals events to win the grand prize, including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition. 

Street Machine Nationals professional judges will award the top Young Gun-qualifying vehicle at the DuQuoin event, June 23–25, 2017. That winner will receive an expense-paid trip to compete in the Young Guns regional finals at the St. Paul, Minnesota, event (July 14–16, 2017). Expenses to be provided include one complimentary vehicle registration to the St. Paul event, two nights’ lodging in St. Paul at a designated Family Events-partner hotel and $200 toward other expenses. Street Machine Nationals professional judges will choose one winner from all competing cars at the St. Paul event to win the grand prize including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders "Young Guns" competition.  

The Grand Prize

Three young Family Events participant builders (two 4-Wheel Jamboree participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant) will win the opportunity to have their custom creation compete at the 2017 SEMA Show. SEMA Battle of the Builders is an elite competition that recognizes vehicles displayed at the world’s premier automotive trade show. The SEMA Young Guns prize package consists of:

• A trip for the winner (and a guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Round-trip coach class airfare to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Five nights’ lodging in Las Vegas at a designated SEMA-partner hotel.
• $500 toward other expenses.
• Vehicle transportation to and from the 2017 SEMA Show for the winner’s vehicle.
• A designated feature vehicle display spot at the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Credentials for winner (plus one guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Automatic entry to the 2017 SEMA Battle of Builders competition.

Young builders who are interested in pursuing the “Young Gun” competition will find complete information, qualifications and rules at www.4wheeljamboree.com/young-guns and www.streetmachinenationals.net/sema-young-guns.

By SEMA Editors

Young Gun Brad DeBerti, 22, reached last year’s Battle of the Builders Top 10 with his ’17 Ford Raptor.

SEMA has selected events produced by Bonnier Corp.’s Family Events division as regional qualifiers for a limited number of open spots in the SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition at the 2017 SEMA Show. Two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant will receive spots as Young Guns in the competition at the 2017 SEMA Show, including a trip to Las Vegas.

Qualifying Events

4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants aged 27 and younger can compete at the Lima, Ohio (May 19–21), and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (July 7–9), events for the top “Young Guns” spots. Professional judges will choose one winner from each of these two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals events to win the grand prize, including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition. 

Street Machine Nationals professional judges will award the top Young Gun-qualifying vehicle at the DuQuoin event, June 23–25, 2017. That winner will receive an expense-paid trip to compete in the Young Guns regional finals at the St. Paul, Minnesota, event (July 14–16, 2017). Expenses to be provided include one complimentary vehicle registration to the St. Paul event, two nights’ lodging in St. Paul at a designated Family Events-partner hotel and $200 toward other expenses. Street Machine Nationals professional judges will choose one winner from all competing cars at the St. Paul event to win the grand prize including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders "Young Guns" competition.  

The Grand Prize

Three young Family Events participant builders (two 4-Wheel Jamboree participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant) will win the opportunity to have their custom creation compete at the 2017 SEMA Show. SEMA Battle of the Builders is an elite competition that recognizes vehicles displayed at the world’s premier automotive trade show. The SEMA Young Guns prize package consists of:

• A trip for the winner (and a guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Round-trip coach class airfare to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Five nights’ lodging in Las Vegas at a designated SEMA-partner hotel.
• $500 toward other expenses.
• Vehicle transportation to and from the 2017 SEMA Show for the winner’s vehicle.
• A designated feature vehicle display spot at the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Credentials for winner (plus one guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Automatic entry to the 2017 SEMA Battle of Builders competition.

Young builders who are interested in pursuing the “Young Gun” competition will find complete information, qualifications and rules at www.4wheeljamboree.com/young-guns and www.streetmachinenationals.net/sema-young-guns.

By SEMA Editors

Young Gun Brad DeBerti, 22, reached last year’s Battle of the Builders Top 10 with his ’17 Ford Raptor.

SEMA has selected events produced by Bonnier Corp.’s Family Events division as regional qualifiers for a limited number of open spots in the SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition at the 2017 SEMA Show. Two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant will receive spots as Young Guns in the competition at the 2017 SEMA Show, including a trip to Las Vegas.

Qualifying Events

4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants aged 27 and younger can compete at the Lima, Ohio (May 19–21), and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (July 7–9), events for the top “Young Guns” spots. Professional judges will choose one winner from each of these two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals events to win the grand prize, including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition. 

Street Machine Nationals professional judges will award the top Young Gun-qualifying vehicle at the DuQuoin event, June 23–25, 2017. That winner will receive an expense-paid trip to compete in the Young Guns regional finals at the St. Paul, Minnesota, event (July 14–16, 2017). Expenses to be provided include one complimentary vehicle registration to the St. Paul event, two nights’ lodging in St. Paul at a designated Family Events-partner hotel and $200 toward other expenses. Street Machine Nationals professional judges will choose one winner from all competing cars at the St. Paul event to win the grand prize including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders "Young Guns" competition.  

The Grand Prize

Three young Family Events participant builders (two 4-Wheel Jamboree participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant) will win the opportunity to have their custom creation compete at the 2017 SEMA Show. SEMA Battle of the Builders is an elite competition that recognizes vehicles displayed at the world’s premier automotive trade show. The SEMA Young Guns prize package consists of:

• A trip for the winner (and a guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Round-trip coach class airfare to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Five nights’ lodging in Las Vegas at a designated SEMA-partner hotel.
• $500 toward other expenses.
• Vehicle transportation to and from the 2017 SEMA Show for the winner’s vehicle.
• A designated feature vehicle display spot at the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Credentials for winner (plus one guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Automatic entry to the 2017 SEMA Battle of Builders competition.

Young builders who are interested in pursuing the “Young Gun” competition will find complete information, qualifications and rules at www.4wheeljamboree.com/young-guns and www.streetmachinenationals.net/sema-young-guns.

By SEMA Editors

Young Gun Brad DeBerti, 22, reached last year’s Battle of the Builders Top 10 with his ’17 Ford Raptor.

SEMA has selected events produced by Bonnier Corp.’s Family Events division as regional qualifiers for a limited number of open spots in the SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition at the 2017 SEMA Show. Two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant will receive spots as Young Guns in the competition at the 2017 SEMA Show, including a trip to Las Vegas.

Qualifying Events

4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants aged 27 and younger can compete at the Lima, Ohio (May 19–21), and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (July 7–9), events for the top “Young Guns” spots. Professional judges will choose one winner from each of these two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals events to win the grand prize, including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition. 

Street Machine Nationals professional judges will award the top Young Gun-qualifying vehicle at the DuQuoin event, June 23–25, 2017. That winner will receive an expense-paid trip to compete in the Young Guns regional finals at the St. Paul, Minnesota, event (July 14–16, 2017). Expenses to be provided include one complimentary vehicle registration to the St. Paul event, two nights’ lodging in St. Paul at a designated Family Events-partner hotel and $200 toward other expenses. Street Machine Nationals professional judges will choose one winner from all competing cars at the St. Paul event to win the grand prize including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders "Young Guns" competition.  

The Grand Prize

Three young Family Events participant builders (two 4-Wheel Jamboree participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant) will win the opportunity to have their custom creation compete at the 2017 SEMA Show. SEMA Battle of the Builders is an elite competition that recognizes vehicles displayed at the world’s premier automotive trade show. The SEMA Young Guns prize package consists of:

• A trip for the winner (and a guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Round-trip coach class airfare to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Five nights’ lodging in Las Vegas at a designated SEMA-partner hotel.
• $500 toward other expenses.
• Vehicle transportation to and from the 2017 SEMA Show for the winner’s vehicle.
• A designated feature vehicle display spot at the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Credentials for winner (plus one guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Automatic entry to the 2017 SEMA Battle of Builders competition.

Young builders who are interested in pursuing the “Young Gun” competition will find complete information, qualifications and rules at www.4wheeljamboree.com/young-guns and www.streetmachinenationals.net/sema-young-guns.

By SEMA Editors

Young Gun Brad DeBerti, 22, reached last year’s Battle of the Builders Top 10 with his ’17 Ford Raptor.

SEMA has selected events produced by Bonnier Corp.’s Family Events division as regional qualifiers for a limited number of open spots in the SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition at the 2017 SEMA Show. Two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant will receive spots as Young Guns in the competition at the 2017 SEMA Show, including a trip to Las Vegas.

Qualifying Events

4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals participants aged 27 and younger can compete at the Lima, Ohio (May 19–21), and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (July 7–9), events for the top “Young Guns” spots. Professional judges will choose one winner from each of these two 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals events to win the grand prize, including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders “Young Guns” competition. 

Street Machine Nationals professional judges will award the top Young Gun-qualifying vehicle at the DuQuoin event, June 23–25, 2017. That winner will receive an expense-paid trip to compete in the Young Guns regional finals at the St. Paul, Minnesota, event (July 14–16, 2017). Expenses to be provided include one complimentary vehicle registration to the St. Paul event, two nights’ lodging in St. Paul at a designated Family Events-partner hotel and $200 toward other expenses. Street Machine Nationals professional judges will choose one winner from all competing cars at the St. Paul event to win the grand prize including the trip to Vegas and a spot in the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders "Young Guns" competition.  

The Grand Prize

Three young Family Events participant builders (two 4-Wheel Jamboree participants and one Street Machine Nationals participant) will win the opportunity to have their custom creation compete at the 2017 SEMA Show. SEMA Battle of the Builders is an elite competition that recognizes vehicles displayed at the world’s premier automotive trade show. The SEMA Young Guns prize package consists of:

• A trip for the winner (and a guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Round-trip coach class airfare to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Five nights’ lodging in Las Vegas at a designated SEMA-partner hotel.
• $500 toward other expenses.
• Vehicle transportation to and from the 2017 SEMA Show for the winner’s vehicle.
• A designated feature vehicle display spot at the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Credentials for winner (plus one guest) to the 2017 SEMA Show.
• Automatic entry to the 2017 SEMA Battle of Builders competition.

Young builders who are interested in pursuing the “Young Gun” competition will find complete information, qualifications and rules at www.4wheeljamboree.com/young-guns and www.streetmachinenationals.net/sema-young-guns.

John Hotchkis, founder of Hotchkis Performance, talks with Dennis Pittsenbarger about the importance of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) and the Political Action Committee (PAC).

John Hotchkis, founder of Hotchkis Performance, talks with Dennis Pittsenbarger about the importance of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) and the Political Action Committee (PAC).