The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

Attendee, exhibitor and media registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open.

Attendee, exhibitor and media registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open.

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15th Annual NMRA Ford SuperNationals Results

The NMRA Drag Racing Series presented by Keystone Automotive kicked off the second half of a six-race series with the 15th Annual NMRA Ford SuperNationals, June 7-10 at National Trail Raceway.

In VP Racing Fuels Street Outlaw, Andy Manson was looking to secure his fourth-straight, final-round appearance in 2018. He slid into the field with a 4.439 at 167.55 mph, which was just .001-second slower than the top qualifier, Manny Buginga, who posted a 4.438 at 165.56 mph. Manson defeated John Urist in the semifinals on his way to the final round with low ET of the meet, a 4.402 at 167.09 mph, while Urist posted a 4.451 at 166.19 mph. Buginga advanced past Nick Bacalis with no results due to a computer malfunction. In the final, Manson unleashed a 4.437 at 167.36 mph to top Buginga’s 4.484 at 165.46mph effort.

The Edelbrock Renegade category had a bunch of turbocharged cars ganging up on a couple of supercharged entries. Brian Mitchell found himself as the number-one qualifier once again thanks to a 7.465 at 183.09mph run in Adam Arndt’s Mustang. After a bye-run in the first round, he faced Tony Hobson in round two. Mitchell drove into the final with a 7.472 at 183.29 mph. He ran unopposed when Frank Varela had issues on the starting line and timed out. It is Mitchell’s first trip to the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle in 2018.

Daniel Pachar pulled off a 7.771 to lead ProCharger Coyote Modified qualifying, but hot on his heels was Haley James with a 7.779 hit. James, who came to this race as the points leader was as cool, calm, and collected as could be on her way to the final, where she broke the beams to earn the win when her opponent wasn't present.

Steeda Limited Street, a new category that has been steadily picking up steam, saw Michael Ciborowski catch an 8.74 to lead qualifying, and he made it to the final where he faced Sondra Leslie, who’s been on a hot streak. It was anybody’s race as the tree dropped, but Ciborowski got to the stripe first and won with an 8.72 to Leslie’s close 8.81.

Despite wild wheelies, Charlie Booze Jr. blasted to a 10.36 to lead qualifying in G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock, but when the dust settled, it was Darin Hendricks and Tim Matherly in the final. After recording comparable reaction times, Hendricks hauled to the win with a 10.40 to Matherly’s 10.46.

Focused on holding onto his lead in Richmond Gear Factory Stock points, Dan Ryntz drove to a 10.49 to set the pace and went on to win with a 10.58 over Bart Welte, who wheeled to a 10.65.

Donnie Bowles went after the tree to the tune of 0.000 to lead qualifying in Exedy Racing Clutch Modular Muscle, but the final round belonged to Becki Cram, who was in her recently debuted Mustang, and Jason Henson. Cram collected her first NMRA event win after running right on her 10.51 dial, while Henson dipped under with a 12.14 on a 12.20 dial.

Robert Chuhran clocked a 0.001 reaction time to take the lead in qualifying in Detroit Locker Truck and Lightning, but later, reigning class champion Randy Conway cruised to the win with a 10.41 on a 10.36 dial, while Amanda Saad secured a 10.62 on a 10.55 dial in.

In ROUSH Performance Super Stang, Samantha Moore tackled the tree with a 0.001 to lead qualifying, but the final round featured Marvin Knack and Larry Firestone. While they had comparable reaction times, Knack knocked out the win with an 11.99 on an 11.97 dial to Firestone’s 11.36 on an 11.23 dial.   

Gordon Harlow leaped off the line with a 0.000 to lead qualifying in ARP Open Comp, and he hung on to take the final-round vicotry with a better reaction time and a 10.29 on a 10.21 dial over Michael Lewandowski and his 9.01 on an 8.95.

Krystie Wagoner wheeled to a 12.01 on a 12.00 index to lead qualifying in Race Star Wheels Ford Muscle. While she made it all the way to the final, Tom Osterkamp was ready for her on the tree and won with a lifting 10.15 on a 10.00 to Wagoner’s breakout time of 11.98 on a 12.00 dial-in.

In QA1 True Street, Mike Niehaus motored to the overall win with a 9.58 average, while Neal Alder netted the runner-up finish with a 9.82 average. Rick Lapinski was the 10-second winner, Casey Shotwell was the 11-second winner, Mike Baker was the 12-second winner, Mike Storts was the 13-second winner, Anthony Jager was the 14-second winner and Kevin Flanagan was the 15-second winner.

Saturday RacePagesDigital.com Bracket action saw David Pagliai defeat Jason Henson in Bracket 1, while John Gregory got the win over Mandi Delarer in Bracket 2, Chuck Tyack took the win over Cory Smith in Bracket 3 and Brian Merrick defeated Don Fotti in Bracket 4.

In Sunday RacePagesDigital.com Bracket action, Rod Peck picked up the win over Charlie McCulloch in Bracket 1, Tony Schwab defeated Mike Cochran in Bracket 2, Daniel Imhoff wheeled to a win over Melvin Robinson in Bracket 3 and Bryan Parker found victory over Don Fotti in Bracket 4.

As a special feature of this weekend’s event, the Super Ford Showdown pitted Saturday’s RacePagesDigital.com Bracket winners against Sunday’s RacePagesDigital.com Bracket winners, and in it, Rod Peck picked up the win over Brian Merrick.

The action is set to amplify as the NMRA and NMCA come together for the 13th Annual Nitto NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing, July 26-29 at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois.

The annual Pinewood Drag Races has quickly become a signature event by combining just the right elements of charitable giving, community participation, automotive passion and youthful spirit.

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The annual Pinewood Drag Races has quickly become a signature event by combining just the right elements of charitable giving, community participation, automotive passion and youthful spirit.

https://www.sema.org/sema-cares/index.php

The annual Pinewood Drag Races has quickly become a signature event by combining just the right elements of charitable giving, community participation, automotive passion and youthful spirit.

https://www.sema.org/sema-cares/index.php

By SEMA Editors

Builders can enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

Builders who have a car or truck displayed at the 2018 SEMA Show can bring added exposure to their vehicles and the products that make their builds unique by entering the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

The fifth annual contest shines a spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the premier automotive trade event in the world.

New for 2018 is the recognition of a winner in each of the four different categories—Hot Rod, Truck/Off-Road, Sport Compact and Young Guns. In addition, SEMA has expanded the Young Guns regional program, which will award 14 builders age 27 and younger the opportunity to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders.

This year, SEMA has partnered with AutoCon, Bonnier and Goodguys to award a SEMA prize package at select regional car shows. Designated regional winners will receive a prize package that includes an all-expenses paid trip for two to the 2017 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, and a designated feature spot at the 2018 SEMA Show. To find a full list of the participating regional car events, log onto www.semashow.com/botb.

“The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition allows us to showcase to the world the talented builders who display their extraordinary vehicles at the SEMA Show every year,” said SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting. “The Young Guns regional program enables us to bring attention to younger car builders, and this year’s expansion will provide more up-and-coming designers and builders the opportunity for national exposure.”

As in previous years, one builder will be named the contest’s overall top winner during the SEMA Show, and all competitors could be featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air on the Velocity Network.

To enter or for more information on how you can showcase your car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, log on to www.semashow.com/botb.

By SEMA Editors

Builders can enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

Builders who have a car or truck displayed at the 2018 SEMA Show can bring added exposure to their vehicles and the products that make their builds unique by entering the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

The fifth annual contest shines a spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the premier automotive trade event in the world.

New for 2018 is the recognition of a winner in each of the four different categories—Hot Rod, Truck/Off-Road, Sport Compact and Young Guns. In addition, SEMA has expanded the Young Guns regional program, which will award 14 builders age 27 and younger the opportunity to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders.

This year, SEMA has partnered with AutoCon, Bonnier and Goodguys to award a SEMA prize package at select regional car shows. Designated regional winners will receive a prize package that includes an all-expenses paid trip for two to the 2017 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, and a designated feature spot at the 2018 SEMA Show. To find a full list of the participating regional car events, log onto www.semashow.com/botb.

“The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition allows us to showcase to the world the talented builders who display their extraordinary vehicles at the SEMA Show every year,” said SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting. “The Young Guns regional program enables us to bring attention to younger car builders, and this year’s expansion will provide more up-and-coming designers and builders the opportunity for national exposure.”

As in previous years, one builder will be named the contest’s overall top winner during the SEMA Show, and all competitors could be featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air on the Velocity Network.

To enter or for more information on how you can showcase your car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, log on to www.semashow.com/botb.

By SEMA Editors

Builders can enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

Builders who have a car or truck displayed at the 2018 SEMA Show can bring added exposure to their vehicles and the products that make their builds unique by entering the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

The fifth annual contest shines a spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the premier automotive trade event in the world.

New for 2018 is the recognition of a winner in each of the four different categories—Hot Rod, Truck/Off-Road, Sport Compact and Young Guns. In addition, SEMA has expanded the Young Guns regional program, which will award 14 builders age 27 and younger the opportunity to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders.

This year, SEMA has partnered with AutoCon, Bonnier and Goodguys to award a SEMA prize package at select regional car shows. Designated regional winners will receive a prize package that includes an all-expenses paid trip for two to the 2017 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, and a designated feature spot at the 2018 SEMA Show. To find a full list of the participating regional car events, log onto www.semashow.com/botb.

“The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition allows us to showcase to the world the talented builders who display their extraordinary vehicles at the SEMA Show every year,” said SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting. “The Young Guns regional program enables us to bring attention to younger car builders, and this year’s expansion will provide more up-and-coming designers and builders the opportunity for national exposure.”

As in previous years, one builder will be named the contest’s overall top winner during the SEMA Show, and all competitors could be featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air on the Velocity Network.

To enter or for more information on how you can showcase your car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, log on to www.semashow.com/botb.