This year the SEMA Board of Directors election has two seats open in the manufacturer category and one seat open in the manufacturer's representative category.

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

As a member of the association, we need your recommendation of industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors. Our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the SEMA Board, but oftentimes those individuals aren’t immediately apparent to the Nominating Committee when selecting the final candidates.

Please take a moment to tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board position. We also ask that you include information to help the Nominating Committee know more about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements from a leadership standpoint.

For this year’s election, the following seats are open:

• Two seats in the Manufacturer category
• One seat in the Manufacturer's Representative category

Nominations for the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors are due Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Please complete and submit the nomination form, and be sure to include the qualification information noted above.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President and CEO

By SEMA Editors

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

Electronic Component Fabricator
Brandmotion is hiring an electronic component fabricator to assemble cameras to handles and housings for production needs and assist the product team in developing new harnesses, camera housings and other product components. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and production fabrication and vehicle harness building experience.

Cylinder Head Technician
Summit Racing Equipment is hiring a cylinder head technician to plan, organize and operate machining centers; assemble, flow test and package heads for shipment to customers; and maintain accurate records of work performed. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, automotive machine shop training, an understanding of cylinder heads, five years’ automotive high-performance component assembly and product installation and two years of experience with measuring and gauging equipment. 

Channel Manager
Pace Edwards is hiring a channel manager in the Northeast territory. The successful candidate must have automotive aftermarket industry experience and a successful track record of outside sales. Heavy travel is required, including weekends when necessary.

Sales Associate
RideTech is hiring a sales associate responsible for initiating and leveraging sales opportunities with existing and prospective customers while developing and maintaining key clients.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

While the SEMA Show was for many the first real exposure to data standardization, it was also a chance for companies that were already familiar with the topic to connect with the SDC team and see first-hand demonstrations of how the program works.

The number of specialty-equipment businesses discovering and leveraging quality product data as a tool for increasing sales is on the rise, with hundreds of companies investing time and connecting with the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) during the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SDC kicked the SEMA Show week off with a dedicated “Education Day” on Monday, followed by four days of one-on-one meetings where companies discovered how to best manage product data in today’s technology-heavy marketplace.

“It’s always exciting for us to connect with the industry in person,” said Jim Graven, director of membership for the SDC. “We were happy to see so many Showgoers take time out of their week to learn about data standardization and how it can help their businesses. We’ve found that over the last few years, more and more members are realizing that this is something that is really important, and it’s something that will help their businesses tremendously.”

In one of the most popular seminars, Curt McDowell from Channel Advisor gave insights into how online marketplaces utilize product data to increase sales in “What Every CEO Needs to Know About Sales and Product Data” presentation. This was followed by a detailed introduction to the industry PIES and ACES standards presented by Stephanie Jones of the SDC.

While the SEMA Show was for many the first real exposure to data standardization, it was also a chance for companies that were already familiar with the topic to connect with the SDC team and see first-hand demonstrations of how the program works. As a result, many existing members had personal meetings where experts were able to review their data. Meanwhile, more than 40 new members joined the program during the week.

Since launching in 2013, the SDC has grown to include more than 425 industry brands and 725 data receivers.

By SEMA Editors

While the SEMA Show was for many the first real exposure to data standardization, it was also a chance for companies that were already familiar with the topic to connect with the SDC team and see first-hand demonstrations of how the program works.

The number of specialty-equipment businesses discovering and leveraging quality product data as a tool for increasing sales is on the rise, with hundreds of companies investing time and connecting with the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) during the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SDC kicked the SEMA Show week off with a dedicated “Education Day” on Monday, followed by four days of one-on-one meetings where companies discovered how to best manage product data in today’s technology-heavy marketplace.

“It’s always exciting for us to connect with the industry in person,” said Jim Graven, director of membership for the SDC. “We were happy to see so many Showgoers take time out of their week to learn about data standardization and how it can help their businesses. We’ve found that over the last few years, more and more members are realizing that this is something that is really important, and it’s something that will help their businesses tremendously.”

In one of the most popular seminars, Curt McDowell from Channel Advisor gave insights into how online marketplaces utilize product data to increase sales in “What Every CEO Needs to Know About Sales and Product Data” presentation. This was followed by a detailed introduction to the industry PIES and ACES standards presented by Stephanie Jones of the SDC.

While the SEMA Show was for many the first real exposure to data standardization, it was also a chance for companies that were already familiar with the topic to connect with the SDC team and see first-hand demonstrations of how the program works. As a result, many existing members had personal meetings where experts were able to review their data. Meanwhile, more than 40 new members joined the program during the week.

Since launching in 2013, the SDC has grown to include more than 425 industry brands and 725 data receivers.

By SEMA Editors

While the SEMA Show was for many the first real exposure to data standardization, it was also a chance for companies that were already familiar with the topic to connect with the SDC team and see first-hand demonstrations of how the program works.

The number of specialty-equipment businesses discovering and leveraging quality product data as a tool for increasing sales is on the rise, with hundreds of companies investing time and connecting with the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) during the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SDC kicked the SEMA Show week off with a dedicated “Education Day” on Monday, followed by four days of one-on-one meetings where companies discovered how to best manage product data in today’s technology-heavy marketplace.

“It’s always exciting for us to connect with the industry in person,” said Jim Graven, director of membership for the SDC. “We were happy to see so many Showgoers take time out of their week to learn about data standardization and how it can help their businesses. We’ve found that over the last few years, more and more members are realizing that this is something that is really important, and it’s something that will help their businesses tremendously.”

In one of the most popular seminars, Curt McDowell from Channel Advisor gave insights into how online marketplaces utilize product data to increase sales in “What Every CEO Needs to Know About Sales and Product Data” presentation. This was followed by a detailed introduction to the industry PIES and ACES standards presented by Stephanie Jones of the SDC.

While the SEMA Show was for many the first real exposure to data standardization, it was also a chance for companies that were already familiar with the topic to connect with the SDC team and see first-hand demonstrations of how the program works. As a result, many existing members had personal meetings where experts were able to review their data. Meanwhile, more than 40 new members joined the program during the week.

Since launching in 2013, the SDC has grown to include more than 425 industry brands and 725 data receivers.

NHRA News

WORSHAM WINS FIRST FUNNY CAR TITLE, JOINS EXCLUSIVE CLUB: Del Worsham became just the third driver in NHRA history to win NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships in Top Fuel and Funny Car, joining Kenny Bernstein and Gary Scelzi in the exclusive club. Worsham clinched his first Funny Car title and his second overall—he won the 2011 Top Fuel title—when he won a clutch semifinal race with points rival Jack Beckman, running a 3.92 to the pedaling 4.08 of Beckman. Interestingly, Beckman was holding a national record under his belt, thanks to a 3.884 in the second round, so the race between the top two points runners was in essence a winner-take-all match.

“It’s an amazing feeling. I felt the same exact thing in 2011,” said Worsham. “I’ve been here before, not that that did me any good up there. I’ve got to admit it felt like it was 25 years ago when it was my first run. This team has been behind me and stood behind me, and some of the things that have taken place, they’ve always had my back. We’re racing for Scott [Kalitta], we’re racing for Connie Kalitta, and we’re racing for the entire Kalitta Motorsports. I don’t even know what to say right now. I am just beyond words right now."

HINES CLINCHES FIFTH PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE TITLE: Andrew Hines tied the late Dave Schultz by winning his fifth NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle world title. Sitting in the burnout area, Hines had a ringside seat for the deciding match, in which his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson teammate, Eddie Krawiec, defeated challenger Jerry Savoie, who broke just off the starting line. Hines celebrated briefly, then quickly composed himself and defeated Hector Arana Jr. to reach the semifinals of the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals.

“I’ve just been trying to keep my head level,” said Hines, who at 32 is the youngest NHRA Pro to win five world championships. “My outstanding Harley-Davidson team did a great job of keeping me focused and keeping the pressure off of me. It was awesome that my wife [Tanya] got to give me a kiss right before I ran, and thanks to my teammate for helping to get the job done. I guess he put the fear of Harley into them. Five championships is pretty awesome.”

WORSHAM CLINCHES EVENT, SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP; LANGDON, JOHNSON, KRAWIEC ALSO SCORE WINS: Del Worsham claimed his second NHRA world championship title and first in Funny Car, then raced to the event victory Sunday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals near Los Angeles. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) joined Worsham in the winner’s circle at the final playoff race of the NHRA Mello Yello Series Countdown to the Championship. Langdon earned his second Top Fuel win of the season, sweeping both Wallys at this track for the second time in his career. Langdon, who won the season-opening Winternationals in the cockpit of an Alan Johnson Racing dragster, defeated Antron Brown in the final round in a Don Schumacher Racing machine. Langdon powered his Red Fuel dragster to a 3.715 at 332.43 to finish in front of the recently crowned world champion, who posted a 3.732 at 321.73 in his Matco Tools dragster.

“I love this track,” said Langdon, the 2013 world champ who now has 11 victories. “It has always had a special place in my heart. I grew up right around the corner [Mira Loma, California]. I was always out here watching my heroes race. I have so many great memories out at this track. Luckily, I’ve had a good career here. It makes it sweet to share these special memories with your family and friends."

He Said, She Said

“There are so few people that get the opportunity to win it, especially in Pro Stock to receive that award. We had a heck of a year, and that was due to the people that we surrounded ourselves with. It means a lot to all of us. Not just me. My goal for the year was to try to win a race and get to the Countdown. We ended up doing everything our goals were and kept pushing hard and it surpassed everything we thought we could do."

—Pro Stock driver Drew Skillman who was named the winner of the $20,000 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award, which recognizes the top NHRA rookie performer of the year. Skillman advanced to his first final round in his pro debut at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. He then posted a runner-up finish at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, and finally earned his first victory at the AAA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis. Skillman was the only rookie driver to qualify for the Countdown playoffs, and he finished fifth in the Pro Stock points standings. The driver of the Ray Skillman Chevrolet Chevy Camaro received the award based on votes from a panel of the nation’s top motorsports journalists. The other candidates in the rookie class were John Bojec (Funny Car), Bob Butner (Pro Stock), Jenna Haddock (Top Fuel), John Hale (Funny Car), Alex Laughlin (Pro Stock) and Alan Prusiensky (Pro Stock). The award was given to Skillman during the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony held in Los Angeles on Monday night.

Inside the Numbers

17: Number of live Sunday finals shows, including four on the FOX broadcast network that officials from NHRA and FOX Sports have unveiled for the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series television schedule. Also announced is eight primetime Friday-night qualifying shows. The four Sunday finals shows that will air live on the FOX broadcast network will include each stop in the three-race NHRA Western Swing and the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals from Indianapolis. In all, FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX will air more than 120 hours of original television programming around the NHRA. FOX Sports’ combined networks, including FOX, FS1 and FS2, will air more than 450 hours of programming throughout the year, including coverage of the Lucas Oil Series, J&A Service Pro Mod Series and repeats of Mello Yello Series race coverage.

Did You Know

CHEVROLET WINS NHRA MANUFACTURERS CUP: For the 21st time overall and second consecutive season, Chevrolet was named the NHRA Manufacturers Cup winner. The Cup was presented to Chevrolet representatives during the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony in Hollywood. The Manufacturers Cup goes to the automobile manufacturer whose current-year model earns the most points for qualifying and category victories at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional and divisional events.

“Chevrolet is honored to win the NHRA Manufacturers Cup for the 21st time,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. vice president, performance vehicles and motorsports. “This recognition is the result of the hard work and dedication by our Chevrolet Camaro SS teams in the Pro Stock and Funny Car classes, as well as our COPO Camaro teams and drivers in the Sportsman classes. It takes a collective effort to earn this award, and we thank the drivers, crew and all who made this possible.”

NHRA News

WORSHAM WINS FIRST FUNNY CAR TITLE, JOINS EXCLUSIVE CLUB: Del Worsham became just the third driver in NHRA history to win NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships in Top Fuel and Funny Car, joining Kenny Bernstein and Gary Scelzi in the exclusive club. Worsham clinched his first Funny Car title and his second overall—he won the 2011 Top Fuel title—when he won a clutch semifinal race with points rival Jack Beckman, running a 3.92 to the pedaling 4.08 of Beckman. Interestingly, Beckman was holding a national record under his belt, thanks to a 3.884 in the second round, so the race between the top two points runners was in essence a winner-take-all match.

“It’s an amazing feeling. I felt the same exact thing in 2011,” said Worsham. “I’ve been here before, not that that did me any good up there. I’ve got to admit it felt like it was 25 years ago when it was my first run. This team has been behind me and stood behind me, and some of the things that have taken place, they’ve always had my back. We’re racing for Scott [Kalitta], we’re racing for Connie Kalitta, and we’re racing for the entire Kalitta Motorsports. I don’t even know what to say right now. I am just beyond words right now."

HINES CLINCHES FIFTH PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE TITLE: Andrew Hines tied the late Dave Schultz by winning his fifth NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle world title. Sitting in the burnout area, Hines had a ringside seat for the deciding match, in which his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson teammate, Eddie Krawiec, defeated challenger Jerry Savoie, who broke just off the starting line. Hines celebrated briefly, then quickly composed himself and defeated Hector Arana Jr. to reach the semifinals of the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals.

“I’ve just been trying to keep my head level,” said Hines, who at 32 is the youngest NHRA Pro to win five world championships. “My outstanding Harley-Davidson team did a great job of keeping me focused and keeping the pressure off of me. It was awesome that my wife [Tanya] got to give me a kiss right before I ran, and thanks to my teammate for helping to get the job done. I guess he put the fear of Harley into them. Five championships is pretty awesome.”

WORSHAM CLINCHES EVENT, SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP; LANGDON, JOHNSON, KRAWIEC ALSO SCORE WINS: Del Worsham claimed his second NHRA world championship title and first in Funny Car, then raced to the event victory Sunday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals near Los Angeles. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) joined Worsham in the winner’s circle at the final playoff race of the NHRA Mello Yello Series Countdown to the Championship. Langdon earned his second Top Fuel win of the season, sweeping both Wallys at this track for the second time in his career. Langdon, who won the season-opening Winternationals in the cockpit of an Alan Johnson Racing dragster, defeated Antron Brown in the final round in a Don Schumacher Racing machine. Langdon powered his Red Fuel dragster to a 3.715 at 332.43 to finish in front of the recently crowned world champion, who posted a 3.732 at 321.73 in his Matco Tools dragster.

“I love this track,” said Langdon, the 2013 world champ who now has 11 victories. “It has always had a special place in my heart. I grew up right around the corner [Mira Loma, California]. I was always out here watching my heroes race. I have so many great memories out at this track. Luckily, I’ve had a good career here. It makes it sweet to share these special memories with your family and friends."

He Said, She Said

“There are so few people that get the opportunity to win it, especially in Pro Stock to receive that award. We had a heck of a year, and that was due to the people that we surrounded ourselves with. It means a lot to all of us. Not just me. My goal for the year was to try to win a race and get to the Countdown. We ended up doing everything our goals were and kept pushing hard and it surpassed everything we thought we could do."

—Pro Stock driver Drew Skillman who was named the winner of the $20,000 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award, which recognizes the top NHRA rookie performer of the year. Skillman advanced to his first final round in his pro debut at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. He then posted a runner-up finish at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, and finally earned his first victory at the AAA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis. Skillman was the only rookie driver to qualify for the Countdown playoffs, and he finished fifth in the Pro Stock points standings. The driver of the Ray Skillman Chevrolet Chevy Camaro received the award based on votes from a panel of the nation’s top motorsports journalists. The other candidates in the rookie class were John Bojec (Funny Car), Bob Butner (Pro Stock), Jenna Haddock (Top Fuel), John Hale (Funny Car), Alex Laughlin (Pro Stock) and Alan Prusiensky (Pro Stock). The award was given to Skillman during the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony held in Los Angeles on Monday night.

Inside the Numbers

17: Number of live Sunday finals shows, including four on the FOX broadcast network that officials from NHRA and FOX Sports have unveiled for the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series television schedule. Also announced is eight primetime Friday-night qualifying shows. The four Sunday finals shows that will air live on the FOX broadcast network will include each stop in the three-race NHRA Western Swing and the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals from Indianapolis. In all, FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX will air more than 120 hours of original television programming around the NHRA. FOX Sports’ combined networks, including FOX, FS1 and FS2, will air more than 450 hours of programming throughout the year, including coverage of the Lucas Oil Series, J&A Service Pro Mod Series and repeats of Mello Yello Series race coverage.

Did You Know

CHEVROLET WINS NHRA MANUFACTURERS CUP: For the 21st time overall and second consecutive season, Chevrolet was named the NHRA Manufacturers Cup winner. The Cup was presented to Chevrolet representatives during the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony in Hollywood. The Manufacturers Cup goes to the automobile manufacturer whose current-year model earns the most points for qualifying and category victories at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional and divisional events.

“Chevrolet is honored to win the NHRA Manufacturers Cup for the 21st time,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. vice president, performance vehicles and motorsports. “This recognition is the result of the hard work and dedication by our Chevrolet Camaro SS teams in the Pro Stock and Funny Car classes, as well as our COPO Camaro teams and drivers in the Sportsman classes. It takes a collective effort to earn this award, and we thank the drivers, crew and all who made this possible.”

NHRA News

WORSHAM WINS FIRST FUNNY CAR TITLE, JOINS EXCLUSIVE CLUB: Del Worsham became just the third driver in NHRA history to win NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships in Top Fuel and Funny Car, joining Kenny Bernstein and Gary Scelzi in the exclusive club. Worsham clinched his first Funny Car title and his second overall—he won the 2011 Top Fuel title—when he won a clutch semifinal race with points rival Jack Beckman, running a 3.92 to the pedaling 4.08 of Beckman. Interestingly, Beckman was holding a national record under his belt, thanks to a 3.884 in the second round, so the race between the top two points runners was in essence a winner-take-all match.

“It’s an amazing feeling. I felt the same exact thing in 2011,” said Worsham. “I’ve been here before, not that that did me any good up there. I’ve got to admit it felt like it was 25 years ago when it was my first run. This team has been behind me and stood behind me, and some of the things that have taken place, they’ve always had my back. We’re racing for Scott [Kalitta], we’re racing for Connie Kalitta, and we’re racing for the entire Kalitta Motorsports. I don’t even know what to say right now. I am just beyond words right now."

HINES CLINCHES FIFTH PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE TITLE: Andrew Hines tied the late Dave Schultz by winning his fifth NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle world title. Sitting in the burnout area, Hines had a ringside seat for the deciding match, in which his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson teammate, Eddie Krawiec, defeated challenger Jerry Savoie, who broke just off the starting line. Hines celebrated briefly, then quickly composed himself and defeated Hector Arana Jr. to reach the semifinals of the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals.

“I’ve just been trying to keep my head level,” said Hines, who at 32 is the youngest NHRA Pro to win five world championships. “My outstanding Harley-Davidson team did a great job of keeping me focused and keeping the pressure off of me. It was awesome that my wife [Tanya] got to give me a kiss right before I ran, and thanks to my teammate for helping to get the job done. I guess he put the fear of Harley into them. Five championships is pretty awesome.”

WORSHAM CLINCHES EVENT, SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP; LANGDON, JOHNSON, KRAWIEC ALSO SCORE WINS: Del Worsham claimed his second NHRA world championship title and first in Funny Car, then raced to the event victory Sunday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals near Los Angeles. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) joined Worsham in the winner’s circle at the final playoff race of the NHRA Mello Yello Series Countdown to the Championship. Langdon earned his second Top Fuel win of the season, sweeping both Wallys at this track for the second time in his career. Langdon, who won the season-opening Winternationals in the cockpit of an Alan Johnson Racing dragster, defeated Antron Brown in the final round in a Don Schumacher Racing machine. Langdon powered his Red Fuel dragster to a 3.715 at 332.43 to finish in front of the recently crowned world champion, who posted a 3.732 at 321.73 in his Matco Tools dragster.

“I love this track,” said Langdon, the 2013 world champ who now has 11 victories. “It has always had a special place in my heart. I grew up right around the corner [Mira Loma, California]. I was always out here watching my heroes race. I have so many great memories out at this track. Luckily, I’ve had a good career here. It makes it sweet to share these special memories with your family and friends."

He Said, She Said

“There are so few people that get the opportunity to win it, especially in Pro Stock to receive that award. We had a heck of a year, and that was due to the people that we surrounded ourselves with. It means a lot to all of us. Not just me. My goal for the year was to try to win a race and get to the Countdown. We ended up doing everything our goals were and kept pushing hard and it surpassed everything we thought we could do."

—Pro Stock driver Drew Skillman who was named the winner of the $20,000 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award, which recognizes the top NHRA rookie performer of the year. Skillman advanced to his first final round in his pro debut at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals at Pomona. He then posted a runner-up finish at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, and finally earned his first victory at the AAA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis. Skillman was the only rookie driver to qualify for the Countdown playoffs, and he finished fifth in the Pro Stock points standings. The driver of the Ray Skillman Chevrolet Chevy Camaro received the award based on votes from a panel of the nation’s top motorsports journalists. The other candidates in the rookie class were John Bojec (Funny Car), Bob Butner (Pro Stock), Jenna Haddock (Top Fuel), John Hale (Funny Car), Alex Laughlin (Pro Stock) and Alan Prusiensky (Pro Stock). The award was given to Skillman during the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony held in Los Angeles on Monday night.

Inside the Numbers

17: Number of live Sunday finals shows, including four on the FOX broadcast network that officials from NHRA and FOX Sports have unveiled for the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series television schedule. Also announced is eight primetime Friday-night qualifying shows. The four Sunday finals shows that will air live on the FOX broadcast network will include each stop in the three-race NHRA Western Swing and the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals from Indianapolis. In all, FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX will air more than 120 hours of original television programming around the NHRA. FOX Sports’ combined networks, including FOX, FS1 and FS2, will air more than 450 hours of programming throughout the year, including coverage of the Lucas Oil Series, J&A Service Pro Mod Series and repeats of Mello Yello Series race coverage.

Did You Know

CHEVROLET WINS NHRA MANUFACTURERS CUP: For the 21st time overall and second consecutive season, Chevrolet was named the NHRA Manufacturers Cup winner. The Cup was presented to Chevrolet representatives during the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony in Hollywood. The Manufacturers Cup goes to the automobile manufacturer whose current-year model earns the most points for qualifying and category victories at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional and divisional events.

“Chevrolet is honored to win the NHRA Manufacturers Cup for the 21st time,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. vice president, performance vehicles and motorsports. “This recognition is the result of the hard work and dedication by our Chevrolet Camaro SS teams in the Pro Stock and Funny Car classes, as well as our COPO Camaro teams and drivers in the Sportsman classes. It takes a collective effort to earn this award, and we thank the drivers, crew and all who made this possible.”