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Piotr Wiecek was victorious both evenings of the 2018 Motegi Super DRIFT Challenge.

Piotr Wiecek Claims Double Victory in Motegi Super Drift Weekend

The 2018 Motegi Super DRIFT Challenge would see one man rise to the top on both evenings. Piotr Wiecek dominated the proceedings, continuing the momentum that resulted in an event win at the 2017 final round, first-place qualification at round one of the 2018 series and a third-place finish at that event. Wiecek’s rise to the top last Friday saw him run first against Alec Hohnadell in his Rain-X/Permatex/Nexen/Hoonigan Nissan S14 in the Great 8. Wiecek would then beat Alex Heilbrunn’s Team IMR/Nitto Tire BMW M3 in the Final 4. This meant he ran against Forrest Wang’s Vapetasia/Achilles Radial/NRG Innovations Nissan S15 in the final. Wang had taken second place in round one of the 2018 Formula DRIFT series after a year away from the sport; however, Wiecek claimed the win. On Saturday evening, Wiecek beat Hohnadell in the Great 8 before facing Wang again in the Final 4, where Wiecek took the victory. Saturday evening’s Motegi Super DRIFT Final was between Wiecek and Justin “JTP” Pawlak in his Roush Performance/Falken Tires ’18 Ford Mustang. The judges narrowly gave the decision to Wiecek and the Worthouse/Falken Tire team. Full results from both rounds of the 2018 Motegi Super DRIFT Challenge can be found at www.formulad.com.

VP Racing Fuels Signs With Cotton Bowl Speedway; Signs Multi-Year Sponsor Agreement With REAL PRO MOD Association; Named Official Fuel of Mid-West Pro Mod Racing Series

VP Racing Fuels Inc. has announced an agreement with Cotton Bowl Speedway for on-site fuel supply as the 3/8-mile banked dirt track opens for the 2018 season. VP has also announced it has signed a multi-year sponsor agreement with the REAL PRO MOD Association and has been named the official fuel of the Mid-West Pro Mod Racing Series. The all 1/8-mile drag racing series competes in events in Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas and Texas.

Formula DRIFT has announced a new partnership with Summit Racing Equipment, focusing on the Pro2 category.

Formula DRIFT Partners With Summit Racing for Pro2 Category Contingency and Promotion

Formula DRIFT has announced a new partnership with Summit Racing Equipment, focusing on the Pro2 category. The program requires Pro2 teams to have Summit Racing decals on the car. The top two finishers will then be rewarded with a $200 gift card for finishing in first place, and a $100 gift card for second place in the Pro2 category. Additionally, Summit Racing will sponsor a series of videos highlighting the drivers and focusing on their battle in the Pro2 category. Furthermore, Summit Racing Equipment will activate at the Atlanta and Texas rounds, where it invites Formula DRIFT fans to visit its booth and pick up a free catalog and special show discount offer. Round two of the 2018 Formula DRIFT series takes place in Orlando, Florida, April 27–28.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Piotr Wiecek was victorious both evenings of the 2018 Motegi Super DRIFT Challenge.

Piotr Wiecek Claims Double Victory in Motegi Super Drift Weekend

The 2018 Motegi Super DRIFT Challenge would see one man rise to the top on both evenings. Piotr Wiecek dominated the proceedings, continuing the momentum that resulted in an event win at the 2017 final round, first-place qualification at round one of the 2018 series and a third-place finish at that event. Wiecek’s rise to the top last Friday saw him run first against Alec Hohnadell in his Rain-X/Permatex/Nexen/Hoonigan Nissan S14 in the Great 8. Wiecek would then beat Alex Heilbrunn’s Team IMR/Nitto Tire BMW M3 in the Final 4. This meant he ran against Forrest Wang’s Vapetasia/Achilles Radial/NRG Innovations Nissan S15 in the final. Wang had taken second place in round one of the 2018 Formula DRIFT series after a year away from the sport; however, Wiecek claimed the win. On Saturday evening, Wiecek beat Hohnadell in the Great 8 before facing Wang again in the Final 4, where Wiecek took the victory. Saturday evening’s Motegi Super DRIFT Final was between Wiecek and Justin “JTP” Pawlak in his Roush Performance/Falken Tires ’18 Ford Mustang. The judges narrowly gave the decision to Wiecek and the Worthouse/Falken Tire team. Full results from both rounds of the 2018 Motegi Super DRIFT Challenge can be found at www.formulad.com.

VP Racing Fuels Signs With Cotton Bowl Speedway; Signs Multi-Year Sponsor Agreement With REAL PRO MOD Association; Named Official Fuel of Mid-West Pro Mod Racing Series

VP Racing Fuels Inc. has announced an agreement with Cotton Bowl Speedway for on-site fuel supply as the 3/8-mile banked dirt track opens for the 2018 season. VP has also announced it has signed a multi-year sponsor agreement with the REAL PRO MOD Association and has been named the official fuel of the Mid-West Pro Mod Racing Series. The all 1/8-mile drag racing series competes in events in Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas and Texas.

Formula DRIFT has announced a new partnership with Summit Racing Equipment, focusing on the Pro2 category.

Formula DRIFT Partners With Summit Racing for Pro2 Category Contingency and Promotion

Formula DRIFT has announced a new partnership with Summit Racing Equipment, focusing on the Pro2 category. The program requires Pro2 teams to have Summit Racing decals on the car. The top two finishers will then be rewarded with a $200 gift card for finishing in first place, and a $100 gift card for second place in the Pro2 category. Additionally, Summit Racing will sponsor a series of videos highlighting the drivers and focusing on their battle in the Pro2 category. Furthermore, Summit Racing Equipment will activate at the Atlanta and Texas rounds, where it invites Formula DRIFT fans to visit its booth and pick up a free catalog and special show discount offer. Round two of the 2018 Formula DRIFT series takes place in Orlando, Florida, April 27–28.

Roush Yates’ Jennifer LaFever on the purpose of the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) and how it is important to the automotive industry.

Roush Yates’ Jennifer LaFever on the purpose of the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) and how it is important to the automotive industry.

By Jenny Galvan

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need.

All SEMA members are invited to volunteer at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Build Day, Saturday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The event takes place at the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village—a group home dedicated to rehabilitating children who have suffered abuse and neglect.

During the Pinewood Build Day, volunteers will help children decorate and race pinewood race cars. Each child will receive two pinewoods—one to keep and the other to donate. Donated cars will be available for purchase at the SEMA Installation & Gala, and all proceeds will benefit SEMA Cares charities.

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need. SEMA members are also encouraged to bring their families to this special day, as it is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved in giving back and helping others.

The Childhelp Merv Griffin Village is located at 14700 Manzanita Park Rd., Beaumont, CA 92223. Please RSVP to Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692 by Wednesday, May 2.

By Jenny Galvan

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need.

All SEMA members are invited to volunteer at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Build Day, Saturday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The event takes place at the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village—a group home dedicated to rehabilitating children who have suffered abuse and neglect.

During the Pinewood Build Day, volunteers will help children decorate and race pinewood race cars. Each child will receive two pinewoods—one to keep and the other to donate. Donated cars will be available for purchase at the SEMA Installation & Gala, and all proceeds will benefit SEMA Cares charities.

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need. SEMA members are also encouraged to bring their families to this special day, as it is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved in giving back and helping others.

The Childhelp Merv Griffin Village is located at 14700 Manzanita Park Rd., Beaumont, CA 92223. Please RSVP to Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692 by Wednesday, May 2.

By Jenny Galvan

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need.

All SEMA members are invited to volunteer at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Build Day, Saturday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The event takes place at the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village—a group home dedicated to rehabilitating children who have suffered abuse and neglect.

During the Pinewood Build Day, volunteers will help children decorate and race pinewood race cars. Each child will receive two pinewoods—one to keep and the other to donate. Donated cars will be available for purchase at the SEMA Installation & Gala, and all proceeds will benefit SEMA Cares charities.

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need. SEMA members are also encouraged to bring their families to this special day, as it is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved in giving back and helping others.

The Childhelp Merv Griffin Village is located at 14700 Manzanita Park Rd., Beaumont, CA 92223. Please RSVP to Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692 by Wednesday, May 2.

By Jenny Galvan

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need.

All SEMA members are invited to volunteer at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Build Day, Saturday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The event takes place at the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village—a group home dedicated to rehabilitating children who have suffered abuse and neglect.

During the Pinewood Build Day, volunteers will help children decorate and race pinewood race cars. Each child will receive two pinewoods—one to keep and the other to donate. Donated cars will be available for purchase at the SEMA Installation & Gala, and all proceeds will benefit SEMA Cares charities.

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need. SEMA members are also encouraged to bring their families to this special day, as it is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved in giving back and helping others.

The Childhelp Merv Griffin Village is located at 14700 Manzanita Park Rd., Beaumont, CA 92223. Please RSVP to Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692 by Wednesday, May 2.

By Jenny Galvan

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need.

All SEMA members are invited to volunteer at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Build Day, Saturday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The event takes place at the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village—a group home dedicated to rehabilitating children who have suffered abuse and neglect.

During the Pinewood Build Day, volunteers will help children decorate and race pinewood race cars. Each child will receive two pinewoods—one to keep and the other to donate. Donated cars will be available for purchase at the SEMA Installation & Gala, and all proceeds will benefit SEMA Cares charities.

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need. SEMA members are also encouraged to bring their families to this special day, as it is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved in giving back and helping others.

The Childhelp Merv Griffin Village is located at 14700 Manzanita Park Rd., Beaumont, CA 92223. Please RSVP to Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692 by Wednesday, May 2.

By Jenny Galvan

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need.

All SEMA members are invited to volunteer at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Build Day, Saturday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The event takes place at the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village—a group home dedicated to rehabilitating children who have suffered abuse and neglect.

During the Pinewood Build Day, volunteers will help children decorate and race pinewood race cars. Each child will receive two pinewoods—one to keep and the other to donate. Donated cars will be available for purchase at the SEMA Installation & Gala, and all proceeds will benefit SEMA Cares charities.

The Pinewood Build Day is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of children in need. SEMA members are also encouraged to bring their families to this special day, as it is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved in giving back and helping others.

The Childhelp Merv Griffin Village is located at 14700 Manzanita Park Rd., Beaumont, CA 92223. Please RSVP to Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692 by Wednesday, May 2.