By SEMA Editors

Loaded with aftermarket upgrades, the SEMA Cares ’17 Ford F-250 Super Duty SuperCab XLT 4x4 was built at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, and will be auctioned for charity at Barrett Jackson next month in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The SEMA Cares ’17 Ford F-250 Super Duty SuperCab XLT 4x4, built at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson, January 13–21, in Scottsdale, Arizona, with the proceeds benefitting the Childhelp children’s charity.

The truck, equipped with a 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel, was tuned at aFe Power in Corona, California, with an aFePower Scorcher HD Electronic Power Module, Momentum HD air intake air cleaner, and 5-in. DPF-back exhaust system. The upgrades added 50 hp and nearly 100 lb.-ft. of torque, totaling 397 hp and 817 lb.-ft. of torque to the rear wheels.

Rogue Racing supplied the rear suspension system, front and rear bumpers, and custom bed rack. LGE*CTS Motorsports in San Dimas, California, installed the fenders and managed the custom matte silver/black/bronze paint scheme. The front suspension system was supplied by Icon Vehicle Dynamics, and the 3.0 External Bypass full adjustable shocks utilize Icon Coil Springs. A performance front sway bar by Hellwig Suspension Products added more control.

The wheels are custom Raceline bronze 935M Defenders with 2-in. Rough Country Wheel spacers, and are wrapped in Toyo Open Country M/T tires.

Baja Designs provided the lighting, featuring 10-in. LEDs, four wide/driving S8 10-in. lightbars and another two S2 Pro LED flush-mount amber spots. In addition, the Rogue Racing Enforcer front bumper has two S2 Pro LED driving lights and two XL-R Pro LED driving/combo ambers. A Warn Zeon 12s winch was mounted to the Rogue unit.

A Curt manufacturing Class 5 Commercial Duty hitch was installed to handle towing duties. The AMP Research Power Step XL retractable steps are illuminated when they are down to help improve footing when it’s dark.

A pair or BD Squadron Pros were mounted atop the Rogue Racing bed cage. An ARB Twin Compressor rests underneath the truck for when more air is needed.

Mounted near the A-pillar, an sPOD 8-Circuit SE System was tasked with operating all of the lights, and the stock stereo system was upgraded with a SYNC 3 system and a Kicker Audio–powered vehicle-specific sub enclosure.

To date, SEMA Cares has raised more than $1 million for charity. This year alone, SEMA Cares raised $95,000 from the sale of the Ford Maverick and $75,000 from the sale of the Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler.

By SEMA Editors

Loaded with aftermarket upgrades, the SEMA Cares ’17 Ford F-250 Super Duty SuperCab XLT 4x4 was built at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, and will be auctioned for charity at Barrett Jackson next month in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The SEMA Cares ’17 Ford F-250 Super Duty SuperCab XLT 4x4, built at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson, January 13–21, in Scottsdale, Arizona, with the proceeds benefitting the Childhelp children’s charity.

The truck, equipped with a 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel, was tuned at aFe Power in Corona, California, with an aFePower Scorcher HD Electronic Power Module, Momentum HD air intake air cleaner, and 5-in. DPF-back exhaust system. The upgrades added 50 hp and nearly 100 lb.-ft. of torque, totaling 397 hp and 817 lb.-ft. of torque to the rear wheels.

Rogue Racing supplied the rear suspension system, front and rear bumpers, and custom bed rack. LGE*CTS Motorsports in San Dimas, California, installed the fenders and managed the custom matte silver/black/bronze paint scheme. The front suspension system was supplied by Icon Vehicle Dynamics, and the 3.0 External Bypass full adjustable shocks utilize Icon Coil Springs. A performance front sway bar by Hellwig Suspension Products added more control.

The wheels are custom Raceline bronze 935M Defenders with 2-in. Rough Country Wheel spacers, and are wrapped in Toyo Open Country M/T tires.

Baja Designs provided the lighting, featuring 10-in. LEDs, four wide/driving S8 10-in. lightbars and another two S2 Pro LED flush-mount amber spots. In addition, the Rogue Racing Enforcer front bumper has two S2 Pro LED driving lights and two XL-R Pro LED driving/combo ambers. A Warn Zeon 12s winch was mounted to the Rogue unit.

A Curt manufacturing Class 5 Commercial Duty hitch was installed to handle towing duties. The AMP Research Power Step XL retractable steps are illuminated when they are down to help improve footing when it’s dark.

A pair or BD Squadron Pros were mounted atop the Rogue Racing bed cage. An ARB Twin Compressor rests underneath the truck for when more air is needed.

Mounted near the A-pillar, an sPOD 8-Circuit SE System was tasked with operating all of the lights, and the stock stereo system was upgraded with a SYNC 3 system and a Kicker Audio–powered vehicle-specific sub enclosure.

To date, SEMA Cares has raised more than $1 million for charity. This year alone, SEMA Cares raised $95,000 from the sale of the Ford Maverick and $75,000 from the sale of the Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler.

The ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was caught showing off a less-rugged look. This prototype depicts a new design language, which features curves and sweeping lines—something never seen before on a Silverado.

GM is expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of an aluminum-intensive construction to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150’s similar efforts. The company is said to be working on making stronger aluminum and learning from Ford’s implementation of aluminum.

A turbocharged V6 option is also said to be offered with the new generation of GM trucks, as is a diesel V6 (confirmed). The 10-speed automatic already seen in the Camaro ZL1 should replace the current eight-speed unit in many, if not all, versions of the Silverado.

The Silverado should be revealed next year, with an on-sale date late in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was caught showing off a less-rugged look. This prototype depicts a new design language, which features curves and sweeping lines—something never seen before on a Silverado.

GM is expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of an aluminum-intensive construction to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150’s similar efforts. The company is said to be working on making stronger aluminum and learning from Ford’s implementation of aluminum.

A turbocharged V6 option is also said to be offered with the new generation of GM trucks, as is a diesel V6 (confirmed). The 10-speed automatic already seen in the Camaro ZL1 should replace the current eight-speed unit in many, if not all, versions of the Silverado.

The Silverado should be revealed next year, with an on-sale date late in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was caught showing off a less-rugged look. This prototype depicts a new design language, which features curves and sweeping lines—something never seen before on a Silverado.

GM is expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of an aluminum-intensive construction to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150’s similar efforts. The company is said to be working on making stronger aluminum and learning from Ford’s implementation of aluminum.

A turbocharged V6 option is also said to be offered with the new generation of GM trucks, as is a diesel V6 (confirmed). The 10-speed automatic already seen in the Camaro ZL1 should replace the current eight-speed unit in many, if not all, versions of the Silverado.

The Silverado should be revealed next year, with an on-sale date late in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was caught showing off a less-rugged look. This prototype depicts a new design language, which features curves and sweeping lines—something never seen before on a Silverado.

GM is expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of an aluminum-intensive construction to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150’s similar efforts. The company is said to be working on making stronger aluminum and learning from Ford’s implementation of aluminum.

A turbocharged V6 option is also said to be offered with the new generation of GM trucks, as is a diesel V6 (confirmed). The 10-speed automatic already seen in the Camaro ZL1 should replace the current eight-speed unit in many, if not all, versions of the Silverado.

The Silverado should be revealed next year, with an on-sale date late in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was caught showing off a less-rugged look. This prototype depicts a new design language, which features curves and sweeping lines—something never seen before on a Silverado.

GM is expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of an aluminum-intensive construction to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150’s similar efforts. The company is said to be working on making stronger aluminum and learning from Ford’s implementation of aluminum.

A turbocharged V6 option is also said to be offered with the new generation of GM trucks, as is a diesel V6 (confirmed). The 10-speed automatic already seen in the Camaro ZL1 should replace the current eight-speed unit in many, if not all, versions of the Silverado.

The Silverado should be revealed next year, with an on-sale date late in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was caught showing off a less-rugged look. This prototype depicts a new design language, which features curves and sweeping lines—something never seen before on a Silverado.

GM is expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of an aluminum-intensive construction to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150’s similar efforts. The company is said to be working on making stronger aluminum and learning from Ford’s implementation of aluminum.

A turbocharged V6 option is also said to be offered with the new generation of GM trucks, as is a diesel V6 (confirmed). The 10-speed automatic already seen in the Camaro ZL1 should replace the current eight-speed unit in many, if not all, versions of the Silverado.

The Silverado should be revealed next year, with an on-sale date late in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

Walter “Bud” Moore. Photo credit: NASCAR, Getty Images

NASCAR Hall of Famer and World War II veteran Walter “Bud” Moore, 92, has passed away.

The South Carolina native won his first championship as Buck Baker’s crew chief in 1957. By 1961, Moore oversaw his own teams, and in 1962–1963, he was the champion car owner for Joe Weatherly. Moore won 63 races at the premier series level, fielding cars for drivers including Fireball Roberts, Cale Yarbrough, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt and Bobby Allison.

Prior to his success in auto racing, Moore served as a machine gunner assigned to the 90th Infantry Division, which landed on Utah Beach (France) on D-Day in June 1944. Awarded two Bronze Stars and five Purple Hearts, Moore sustained a gunshot and shrapnel wounds in combat.

In 2011, Moore was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Justin Grant

Justin Grant Joins TOPP Motorsports Team for 2018 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Season

TOPP Motorsports has announced that sprint car driver Justin Grant has joined the team. Coming off a top-three finish in both driver and owner points independently for USAC National Sprints in 2017, the duo has partnered for the upcoming season to make a run at the USAC National Sprint title. Grant finished second in USAC National Sprint points by six points and received various honors for his versatility and performance. He was recently announced as the winner of the Prosource Fast Time Award Challenge for earning fast qualifier eight different times in 2017. Additionally, Grant was the only driver in 2017 to start all USAC National point races—Silver Crown, Midgets and Sprints—and was one of two drivers across all divisions to win feature events in each division. It was recently announced that Grant’s consistency in performance across the three National USAC divisions has earned him the Mike Curb “Super License” and a $5,000 award.

Formula DRIFT Announces 2018 Championship Calendar

Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship has announced the official 2018 calendar for the Pro and four Pro2 Championship. The 15th anniversary season will feature eight rounds of competition within the continental United States. Notable changes include the addition of Gateway Motorsports Park, located just outside St. Louis. Las Vegas will replace the Irwindale Speedway for the season finale, due to Irwindale’s closure this coming January.

2018 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship Schedule*

Round 1
April 6–7: Streets of Long Beach, Long Beach, California

Invitational: Super Drift Challenge at the Grand Prix of Long Beach**
April 13–14: Streets of Long Beach, Long Beach, California

Round 2
April 27–28: Orlando Speedworld, Orlando, Florida

Round 3
May 11–12: Road Atlanta, Atlanta, with Pro2

Round 4
June 1–2: Wall Stadium Speedway, Wall Township, New Jersey

Round 5
July 20–21: Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, Washington

Round 6
August 10–11: Gateway Motorsports Park, St. Louis, with Pro2

Round 7
September 14–5: Texas Motor Speedway, Dallas, with Pro2

Round 8
October 12–13: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, with Pro2

*Subject to Change
**Non-Championship Points Competition

Daniel Keilwitz	Michael Cooper

Callaway Competition USA Announces Factory Pirelli World Challenge Effort

On Thursday morning at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, Callaway Competition USA unveiled the Corvette C7 GT3-R, announcing Daniel Keilwitz and Michael Cooper as the two full-time drivers for the 2018 factory GT effort in the Pirelli World Challenge. Team owner Reeves Callaway and Pirelli World Challenge President and CEO Greg Gill opened the press event alongside a matte black carbon Corvette C7 GT3-R, one of two that will be entered as full season factory efforts in the GT class. The GT3-spec homologated Corvette C7 GT3-R will compete in the GT class in both the sprint races, as well as the two driver format SprintX races. Drivers for the SprintX events will be announced at a later date.

Irwindale Speedway Racing Results

Racing results from Irwindale Speedway, California, December 2:

Kern County Raceway Spec Mods (30 laps)
1. 32 Jason Galvin, Santa Clarita
2. 97 Tanner Wattenberger, Bakersfield
3. 8 Jim Coffey, Bakersfield
4. 4 Eric Brust, Morro Bay
5. 59 Anthony Barket, Bakersfield

Siedner’s Collision Centers Enduro Cars (20 laps)
1. 19 Rodney Argo, Gardena
2. 171 Casey Dennis, El Segundo
3. 81 Eddie Howell, Carson
4. 62 Brad Stellman, Gardena
5. 7 Robert Rice, Hawthorne

Robertson Solar Southwest Tour Trucks (40 laps)
1. 71 Dustin Vandermooren, Cerritos
2. 19 Chris Dalton, Anaheim
3. 78 Ronnie Davis Jr., Whittier
4. 27 Alec Martinez, Tustin
5. 77 Mike De Gregorio, Murrieta

Siedner’s Collision Centers Skid Plates (20 laps)
1. 16 Robert Salcido, Perris
2. 00 Jerry Best, Valencia
3. 99 Cole Schmidt, Whitter
4. 55 Ken Palmer, Los Angeles
5. 7 Robert Rice, Hawthorne

LKQ Pick Your Part Compact Figure 8 Race (20 laps)
1. 19 Rodney Argo, Gardena
2. 7 Robert Rice, Hawthorne
3. 64 Dewitt Jones, Santa Monica
4. 81 Eddie Howell, Carson
5. 92 Jeremy Queener, Mira Loma

LKQ Pick Your Part Double-Decker Jet Truck Burn-Down
1. LKQ Jet Truck
2. Double Decker stack of cars (DNF)

LKQ Pick Your Part Compact Car Demolition-Derby
1. 14 Adam Ditto, Monrovia
2. 87 Jonathon Destefano, Chino
3. 96 Tommy Mason, Alpha Centauri
4. 11 Ron Schmitt, Whittier
5. 40 Eric Dolan, Rancho Cucamonga

Tim Kennedy Trailer Race
1. 176 Cheryl Hyland, Glendora
2. 7 Robert Rice, Hawthorne
3. 95 Joe Labrasciano, Visalia