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Through real-world training, mentoring and support, the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School helps prepare drag racers for the unique demands of each drag-racing environment. Photo credit: Frank Hawley Drag Racing School

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels Continues Support of Frank Hawley Drag Racing School

Mickey Thompson has announced its continued support of the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School. Founded by two-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Frank Hawley, the school brings elite drag-racing talent together with racers seeking certification in specific drag-racing classes and categories. Through real-world training, mentoring and support, the school helps prepare drag racers for the unique demands of each drag-racing environment. In addition to the standard curriculum and certification programs, the school also offers the Mickey Thompson Dragster Adventure, which provides training at select drag strips across the country, giving students an opportunity to train at the racetrack in a Frank Hawley Drag Racing School dragster.

CJ Greaves chases Johnny Greaves in PRO 4WD. Photo credit: TORC Series

CJ Greaves Wins at Crandon as the TORC Series Crowns 2016 Champs

TORC: The Off-Road Championship presented by AMSOIL capped another season of short-course off-road racing last Saturday at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. CJ Greaves was the big winner this season, taking home both the PRO 4WD and PRO 2WD TORC Series titles for the second year in a row with a pair of Crandon podiums. Kyle Hart finished second in last Saturday’s Atturo Tires PRO Light race to lock down his first-ever TORC Series title. The TORC Series awarded PRO UTV championships for the first time as record fields took to the historic Crandon track.

Scott Dixon collected his 40th career Indy car win last weekend, moving the 36-year-old alone into fourth on the all-time list ahead of Al Unser.

Scott Dixon Wins IndyCar Grand Prix at The Glen

No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet driver Scott Dixon led 50 of 60 laps in last weekend’s IndyCar Grand Prix at The Glen presented by Hitachi to collect his fourth win on the 3.37-mile permanent road course. Stretching his final tank of ethanol over the final 19 laps, Dixon cruised across the finish line 16.5308 seconds ahead of Josef Newgarden. Dixon collected his 40th career Indy car win, moving the 36-year-old alone into fourth on the all-time list ahead of Al Unser. Dixon also now has led 4,899 laps in his 16-year career, moving him ahead of Bobby Unser into sixth on that all-time chart. Meanwhile, the battle for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series championship was whittled to two drivers. Leader Simon Pagenaud finished seventh in the race and takes a 43-point lead over Team Penske teammate Will Power into the double-points finale—the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma on September 18.

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Through real-world training, mentoring and support, the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School helps prepare drag racers for the unique demands of each drag-racing environment. Photo credit: Frank Hawley Drag Racing School

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels Continues Support of Frank Hawley Drag Racing School

Mickey Thompson has announced its continued support of the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School. Founded by two-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Frank Hawley, the school brings elite drag-racing talent together with racers seeking certification in specific drag-racing classes and categories. Through real-world training, mentoring and support, the school helps prepare drag racers for the unique demands of each drag-racing environment. In addition to the standard curriculum and certification programs, the school also offers the Mickey Thompson Dragster Adventure, which provides training at select drag strips across the country, giving students an opportunity to train at the racetrack in a Frank Hawley Drag Racing School dragster.

CJ Greaves chases Johnny Greaves in PRO 4WD. Photo credit: TORC Series

CJ Greaves Wins at Crandon as the TORC Series Crowns 2016 Champs

TORC: The Off-Road Championship presented by AMSOIL capped another season of short-course off-road racing last Saturday at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. CJ Greaves was the big winner this season, taking home both the PRO 4WD and PRO 2WD TORC Series titles for the second year in a row with a pair of Crandon podiums. Kyle Hart finished second in last Saturday’s Atturo Tires PRO Light race to lock down his first-ever TORC Series title. The TORC Series awarded PRO UTV championships for the first time as record fields took to the historic Crandon track.

Scott Dixon collected his 40th career Indy car win last weekend, moving the 36-year-old alone into fourth on the all-time list ahead of Al Unser.

Scott Dixon Wins IndyCar Grand Prix at The Glen

No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet driver Scott Dixon led 50 of 60 laps in last weekend’s IndyCar Grand Prix at The Glen presented by Hitachi to collect his fourth win on the 3.37-mile permanent road course. Stretching his final tank of ethanol over the final 19 laps, Dixon cruised across the finish line 16.5308 seconds ahead of Josef Newgarden. Dixon collected his 40th career Indy car win, moving the 36-year-old alone into fourth on the all-time list ahead of Al Unser. Dixon also now has led 4,899 laps in his 16-year career, moving him ahead of Bobby Unser into sixth on that all-time chart. Meanwhile, the battle for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series championship was whittled to two drivers. Leader Simon Pagenaud finished seventh in the race and takes a 43-point lead over Team Penske teammate Will Power into the double-points finale—the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma on September 18.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center.

As part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports and RV markets.

The 2015 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center.

As part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports and RV markets.

The 2015 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, e-mail your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the e-mail.

• Advanced Clutch
• Air Lift
• Alloy USA
• ANZO USA
• Bilstein
• Broadfeet Motorsport Equipment
• Clore Automotive
• CURT Manufacturing
• DualLiner
• Exedy
• Fortador
• Heatshield Products
• HushMat
• JMS Chip & Performance
• Kentrol
• LRG Rims
• Motive Gear Performance Differential
• Outland
• Powertrax
• Pure Power

By SEMA Editors

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

Commissioned Sales/Manufacturer’s Rep: Fans-tech Electric Co. Ltd is hiring a commissioned sales/manufacturer’s representative with experience in the automotive HVAC, heat exchanger and air movement business. The successful candidate will have a strong background in customer development, project management and sales. This home-based position will be responsible for advancing the product development, market penetration and target sales goals in the automotive market.

Musclecar Tech: Speedway Motors is hiring a musclecar tech with experience working on ’60s and ’70s musclecars. This position will be responsible for assisting customers as they tackle all aspects of musclecar building and restoration parts installation, product compatibility and other technical challenges. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and people skills, along with hands-on, wrench-turning experience. Computer skills are required, and experience with Ebay sales is a plus.

Experienced Automotive Service Technician: Anaheim Rod and Custom is hiring an experienced automotive service technician. This is a generalized labor position consisting of mechanical service, assembly, disassembly, basic body work, paint prep, wiring, suspension, brakes and more services associated with vehicle restoration or customization. Welding and metal-working skills and certifications are a plus. A high-school diploma is required; some college or trade school is encouraged.

Auto Restoration Technician: Motech Performance Inc. is hiring an experienced auto restoration technician who specializes in working on clean, high-end musclecars, customs and hot rods. Successful candidates will have their own tools, an understanding of all vehicle system and a clean and valid driver’s license. Welding, fabrication and working knowledge of modern engine conversions are pluses.