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	Tanner Foust won the World RX of Finland last weekend.

Rockstar Energy Drink Driver Tanner Foust Wins World RX of Finland
Rockstar Energy Drink driver Tanner Foust returned to the top step of the podium last weekend at World RX of Finland, making it the second year in a row that the American has won the Finnish stop of the championship. Foust progressed through the field over two days of competition to win his Semifinal round and line up the Rockstar Energy Drink Volkswagen Polo R in the front row for Sunday's Final. There, he shot off the start and led from wire to wire for his first overseas win this year.

The two-time Global Rallycross Champion is running a select season of four events in World RX this year, and will next appear in the series at the Canadian round in August. Next month, Foust returns his focus to Global Rallycross competition with the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross squad for back-to-back-to-back race weekends in New York, Charlotte and Detroit. The latest season of his online documentary series, "Life in the Foust Lane," returns soon.

	Bryce Menzies won the 41st SCORE International Baja 500 last weekend—his third Baja 500 victory in four years.

FOX Off-Road Drivers Win Baja 500, Australia's Finke and Ultra4 Stampede
On the same weekend, FOX athletes took multiple class wins and the overall victory in Baja, were triumphant at a short-course rock race in California and swept the podium at Australia’s biggest desert race—the Finke.

Bryce Menzies won the 41st SCORE International Baja 500 last weekend—his third Baja 500 victory in four years. Cody Parkhouse won Class 1 and finished 10th overall in his buggy, while Mike Johnson beat a field of 28 competitors in Class 10 at the Baja 500. Menzies qualified second for the Baja 500, putting him at the front of the pack. Shannon Rentsch won the Finke Desert Race in Australia. Along with Rentsch's win, FOX drivers also swept the rest of the podium at Finke and nine of the top 10 overall positions. The Ultra4 season continued with the first Western Region event since King of the Hammers. Tom Wayes took the checkered flag at the Ultra4 Stampede short course event near Sacramento, California, and now sits in first place in the Ultra4 National standings.

Carl Breeze won two races and posted a second place in the third, which moved him up one place from fifth to fourth in the standings.

United Autosports Extends Michelin Ginetta GT4 Supercup Series Lead
United Autosports has extended its points advantage in the Michelin Ginetta GT4 Supercup following the latest three races at Croft last weekend. Carl Breeze won two races and posted a second place in the third, which moved him up one place from fifth to fourth in the standings. Breeze, who had started from the front row—his best qualifying position of the season—won by 1.103 seconds having led from start to finish.

Mitsubishi Motors Scores a 1–2 Finish in the 2014 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
A pair of Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. (MMNA) MiEV Evolution III all-electric prototype racecars placed first and second within the Electric Vehicle division in the 92st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) last Sunday in the hands of six-time PPIHC motorcycle champion Greg Tracy and two-time Dakar Rally winner Hiroshi Masuoka, respectively. Tracy finished 2.4 seconds behind overall 2014 Pikes Peak race winner Romain Dumas and his gasoline-powered Le Mans sports car prototype. Tracy and his Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III powered their way to overall victory in the Electric Vehicle division with a time of 9 minutes 8.188 seconds—a new record for the category. Tracy is the first participant in the event's history to record a sub-10-minute lap time in both two-wheel and four-wheel racing categories.

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NHRA News

HAGAN, BROWN, NOBILE, ARANA JR. RACE TO WINS IN CHICAGO: Matt Hagan ended an 11-race winless streak in Funny Car with a victory last Sunday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Vincent Nobile (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway.

"We’ve been working at it this year," said Hagan, who now has three wins in Chicago. "It’s been a very humbling year for us. Last year, we came out and won five races, and you kind of think you are going to set the world on fire the following year."

ANDERSON LEADS PRO STOCK AND SUMMIT RACING INTO NORWALK: Since returning to the driver’s seat six races ago following heart surgery in February, four-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson has seen steady improvement out of his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro. Anderson has advanced to two final rounds since his return, but he has not been able to take the final step. Anderson is ready for that breakthrough after a winless streak has stretched more than two years and 44 total races, and an ideal time would be the upcoming eighth-annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

Khalid alBalooshi (Top Fuel), Johnny Gray (Funny Car), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were last year’s winners of the event that will once again be televised on ESPN2. It is the 13th of 24 events during the 2014 NHRA season and nobody has to explain to Anderson the importance of doing well in Norwalk.

"We’re definitely getting there, but we’re not where we need to be," Anderson said. "We’re progressing and we’re finding a way to go rounds against some extremely tough competition. There has absolutely never been a year like this before. It’s a much tougher challenge to crack into the top 10. We have to get back to winning races. To get into the Countdown you have to be able to win and that’s the way it should be."

ALBALOOSHI POWERS TO NORWALK AND SITE OF PAST SUCCESS: The results might not have shown it recently, but Khalid alBalooshi knows that his Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel team is close to returning to impressive performances. With the next race on the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series already a proven winner for alBalooshi, it could be a case of perfect timing. AlBalooshi and his 10,000-hp dragster will enter this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as the defending winner in Top Fuel, and it couldn’t come at a more ideal time.

"We’re finding out a lot of things about the car," alBalooshi said. "Everyone is doing their job and we’re putting everything together to give me the best car we can, especially now that we’ve found the problem. We were trying something different and working on some different things, and I feel like I know exactly what it’s going to do this race. We know how to make the car keep getting better. I think you will see a lot from the Al-Anabi team very soon and I feel like we’ve got our hot rod back."

He Said, She Said

"I really like running at Norwalk. Norwalk is our closest track, and we always have great support from our local fans. It’s like a home race for us. With some of my family and friends all there, it will be extra special to have a great outing, and the Bader family always puts on a great event. It has become one of the crown-jewel events in our series, and I want a Wally from Norwalk extremely bad. I’m really proud of Jim O [Oberhofer, crew chief] and my guys with the performance we’ve shown with our Mac Tools dragster so far this year. We're all super-focused and plan to continue to be a force to be reckoned with at each and every event for the rest of the season.”

—Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta on racing at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Kalitta has yet to win at the fan-friendly facility, but raced to a runner-up finish at the track in 2013. Larry Dixon leads the Top Fuel category with two wins.

Inside the Numbers

501: Number of round wins Antron Brown has in his 298 NHRA race career. He becomes the 16th racer in the history of the sport to race to more than 500 round wins. Brown reached 500 round wins when he defeated Clay Millican in the semi-finals at Chicago. He went on to win the event when he bested Brittany Force in the finals for his 45th career win.

"We've been trying a new [engine] combination and it dropped a couple [cylinders] this weekend, but we were able to get the round wins. The Matco Tools guys are getting the car where it's happy again and it was happy in that final round. When you get to the final and you know you're racing someone like Brittany [Force] you have to put out your A-plus game because everybody we're racing is bringing their A-plus game. Her [reaction time] lights were good all day."

Did You Know

ARANA FAMILY BECOMES FIRST FATHER AND SON IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE FINALS: The Pro Stock category is a family affair as in Epping, where husband and wife Matt and Angie Smith faced each other in the finals. In Chicago, father and son raced for the Wally when Hector Arana and Hector Arana Jr. met in the finals. It marked the first time in Pro Stock Motorcycle history that father and son battled in the finals. The win went to Arana Jr. for his eighth career win. "We won together," said Hector Jr., who advanced to the final with victories against Gainesville winner Steve Johnson, Charlotte and Englishtown winner Andrew Hines, and Shawn Gann. "I would not be here without [Hector Sr.]. To race him in a final is a dream come true. We’ve been trying to do this for four years, and it finally happened. Now we just need a brother-brother final with me and Adam [Arana]."

View the complete 2014 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

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NHRA News

HAGAN, BROWN, NOBILE, ARANA JR. RACE TO WINS IN CHICAGO: Matt Hagan ended an 11-race winless streak in Funny Car with a victory last Sunday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Vincent Nobile (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway.

"We’ve been working at it this year," said Hagan, who now has three wins in Chicago. "It’s been a very humbling year for us. Last year, we came out and won five races, and you kind of think you are going to set the world on fire the following year."

ANDERSON LEADS PRO STOCK AND SUMMIT RACING INTO NORWALK: Since returning to the driver’s seat six races ago following heart surgery in February, four-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson has seen steady improvement out of his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro. Anderson has advanced to two final rounds since his return, but he has not been able to take the final step. Anderson is ready for that breakthrough after a winless streak has stretched more than two years and 44 total races, and an ideal time would be the upcoming eighth-annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

Khalid alBalooshi (Top Fuel), Johnny Gray (Funny Car), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were last year’s winners of the event that will once again be televised on ESPN2. It is the 13th of 24 events during the 2014 NHRA season and nobody has to explain to Anderson the importance of doing well in Norwalk.

"We’re definitely getting there, but we’re not where we need to be," Anderson said. "We’re progressing and we’re finding a way to go rounds against some extremely tough competition. There has absolutely never been a year like this before. It’s a much tougher challenge to crack into the top 10. We have to get back to winning races. To get into the Countdown you have to be able to win and that’s the way it should be."

ALBALOOSHI POWERS TO NORWALK AND SITE OF PAST SUCCESS: The results might not have shown it recently, but Khalid alBalooshi knows that his Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel team is close to returning to impressive performances. With the next race on the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series already a proven winner for alBalooshi, it could be a case of perfect timing. AlBalooshi and his 10,000-hp dragster will enter this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as the defending winner in Top Fuel, and it couldn’t come at a more ideal time.

"We’re finding out a lot of things about the car," alBalooshi said. "Everyone is doing their job and we’re putting everything together to give me the best car we can, especially now that we’ve found the problem. We were trying something different and working on some different things, and I feel like I know exactly what it’s going to do this race. We know how to make the car keep getting better. I think you will see a lot from the Al-Anabi team very soon and I feel like we’ve got our hot rod back."

He Said, She Said

"I really like running at Norwalk. Norwalk is our closest track, and we always have great support from our local fans. It’s like a home race for us. With some of my family and friends all there, it will be extra special to have a great outing, and the Bader family always puts on a great event. It has become one of the crown-jewel events in our series, and I want a Wally from Norwalk extremely bad. I’m really proud of Jim O [Oberhofer, crew chief] and my guys with the performance we’ve shown with our Mac Tools dragster so far this year. We're all super-focused and plan to continue to be a force to be reckoned with at each and every event for the rest of the season.”

—Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta on racing at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Kalitta has yet to win at the fan-friendly facility, but raced to a runner-up finish at the track in 2013. Larry Dixon leads the Top Fuel category with two wins.

Inside the Numbers

501: Number of round wins Antron Brown has in his 298 NHRA race career. He becomes the 16th racer in the history of the sport to race to more than 500 round wins. Brown reached 500 round wins when he defeated Clay Millican in the semi-finals at Chicago. He went on to win the event when he bested Brittany Force in the finals for his 45th career win.

"We've been trying a new [engine] combination and it dropped a couple [cylinders] this weekend, but we were able to get the round wins. The Matco Tools guys are getting the car where it's happy again and it was happy in that final round. When you get to the final and you know you're racing someone like Brittany [Force] you have to put out your A-plus game because everybody we're racing is bringing their A-plus game. Her [reaction time] lights were good all day."

Did You Know

ARANA FAMILY BECOMES FIRST FATHER AND SON IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE FINALS: The Pro Stock category is a family affair as in Epping, where husband and wife Matt and Angie Smith faced each other in the finals. In Chicago, father and son raced for the Wally when Hector Arana and Hector Arana Jr. met in the finals. It marked the first time in Pro Stock Motorcycle history that father and son battled in the finals. The win went to Arana Jr. for his eighth career win. "We won together," said Hector Jr., who advanced to the final with victories against Gainesville winner Steve Johnson, Charlotte and Englishtown winner Andrew Hines, and Shawn Gann. "I would not be here without [Hector Sr.]. To race him in a final is a dream come true. We’ve been trying to do this for four years, and it finally happened. Now we just need a brother-brother final with me and Adam [Arana]."

View the complete 2014 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

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NHRA News

HAGAN, BROWN, NOBILE, ARANA JR. RACE TO WINS IN CHICAGO: Matt Hagan ended an 11-race winless streak in Funny Car with a victory last Sunday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Vincent Nobile (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Route 66 Raceway.

"We’ve been working at it this year," said Hagan, who now has three wins in Chicago. "It’s been a very humbling year for us. Last year, we came out and won five races, and you kind of think you are going to set the world on fire the following year."

ANDERSON LEADS PRO STOCK AND SUMMIT RACING INTO NORWALK: Since returning to the driver’s seat six races ago following heart surgery in February, four-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson has seen steady improvement out of his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro. Anderson has advanced to two final rounds since his return, but he has not been able to take the final step. Anderson is ready for that breakthrough after a winless streak has stretched more than two years and 44 total races, and an ideal time would be the upcoming eighth-annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

Khalid alBalooshi (Top Fuel), Johnny Gray (Funny Car), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were last year’s winners of the event that will once again be televised on ESPN2. It is the 13th of 24 events during the 2014 NHRA season and nobody has to explain to Anderson the importance of doing well in Norwalk.

"We’re definitely getting there, but we’re not where we need to be," Anderson said. "We’re progressing and we’re finding a way to go rounds against some extremely tough competition. There has absolutely never been a year like this before. It’s a much tougher challenge to crack into the top 10. We have to get back to winning races. To get into the Countdown you have to be able to win and that’s the way it should be."

ALBALOOSHI POWERS TO NORWALK AND SITE OF PAST SUCCESS: The results might not have shown it recently, but Khalid alBalooshi knows that his Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel team is close to returning to impressive performances. With the next race on the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series already a proven winner for alBalooshi, it could be a case of perfect timing. AlBalooshi and his 10,000-hp dragster will enter this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as the defending winner in Top Fuel, and it couldn’t come at a more ideal time.

"We’re finding out a lot of things about the car," alBalooshi said. "Everyone is doing their job and we’re putting everything together to give me the best car we can, especially now that we’ve found the problem. We were trying something different and working on some different things, and I feel like I know exactly what it’s going to do this race. We know how to make the car keep getting better. I think you will see a lot from the Al-Anabi team very soon and I feel like we’ve got our hot rod back."

He Said, She Said

"I really like running at Norwalk. Norwalk is our closest track, and we always have great support from our local fans. It’s like a home race for us. With some of my family and friends all there, it will be extra special to have a great outing, and the Bader family always puts on a great event. It has become one of the crown-jewel events in our series, and I want a Wally from Norwalk extremely bad. I’m really proud of Jim O [Oberhofer, crew chief] and my guys with the performance we’ve shown with our Mac Tools dragster so far this year. We're all super-focused and plan to continue to be a force to be reckoned with at each and every event for the rest of the season.”

—Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta on racing at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Kalitta has yet to win at the fan-friendly facility, but raced to a runner-up finish at the track in 2013. Larry Dixon leads the Top Fuel category with two wins.

Inside the Numbers

501: Number of round wins Antron Brown has in his 298 NHRA race career. He becomes the 16th racer in the history of the sport to race to more than 500 round wins. Brown reached 500 round wins when he defeated Clay Millican in the semi-finals at Chicago. He went on to win the event when he bested Brittany Force in the finals for his 45th career win.

"We've been trying a new [engine] combination and it dropped a couple [cylinders] this weekend, but we were able to get the round wins. The Matco Tools guys are getting the car where it's happy again and it was happy in that final round. When you get to the final and you know you're racing someone like Brittany [Force] you have to put out your A-plus game because everybody we're racing is bringing their A-plus game. Her [reaction time] lights were good all day."

Did You Know

ARANA FAMILY BECOMES FIRST FATHER AND SON IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE FINALS: The Pro Stock category is a family affair as in Epping, where husband and wife Matt and Angie Smith faced each other in the finals. In Chicago, father and son raced for the Wally when Hector Arana and Hector Arana Jr. met in the finals. It marked the first time in Pro Stock Motorcycle history that father and son battled in the finals. The win went to Arana Jr. for his eighth career win. "We won together," said Hector Jr., who advanced to the final with victories against Gainesville winner Steve Johnson, Charlotte and Englishtown winner Andrew Hines, and Shawn Gann. "I would not be here without [Hector Sr.]. To race him in a final is a dream come true. We’ve been trying to do this for four years, and it finally happened. Now we just need a brother-brother final with me and Adam [Arana]."

View the complete 2014 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

Rockland Boulders Invites You to Show Off Your Car at July 11 CCAD Event at Provident Bank Park

The Rockland Boulders have announced that they will host their first annual Collector Car Appreciation Night, Friday, July 11, at Provident Bank Park. Prior to watching the Boulders take on the New Jersey Jackals, fans can come and show off their classic car, show car or hot rod.

Interested in displaying your vehicle? Reserve your game-day tickets and use the special offer code "CARSHOW." Once you have your ticket, contact Tom Triglia at 845-364-0009, ext. 230, to cement your place in our car show.

Stacey David’s “GearZ” Is Coming to Velocity

Rattletrap Productions, Inc. has announced that Stacey David’s “GearZ” is coming to Velocity by Discovery in October and November 2014. The airtime will be at 8:30 a.m. (EST) on Sunday mornings on the Velocity channel—a Discovery network primarily comprised of automotive programming, and one of the fastest-growing cable networks among men. It is currently available in 63 million households.
 
“GearZ” will also continue syndication on MAVTV on Fridays and Sundays, elevating the viewership potential of this award-winning DIY show to close to 100 million. Viewers can also get access to full-length, commercial-free HD episodes through the online community entitled GearZNation. 
 


“We are excited to add GearZ to the Fall Velocity lineup” said Stacey David, executive producer and host of Stacey David’s “GearZ.” “Velocity is a network that is well known for automotive content, and with the current growth, is quickly establishing themselves as a premier automotive-oriented channel.”

With more than 100 episodes in syndication, Stacey David’s “GearZ” is full of how-to editorial that covers everything from hardcore fabrication to makeovers, to simple tips and tricks. It’s also packed with informative stories on people, products and events that shape the whole gearhead experience.

	The HKS Hipermax Buy & Try offer and HKS Premium Day sweepstakesgives Motovicity customers 50% off MSRP on their choice of HKS Hipermax performance coilover kits from July 1–October 31, 2014.

Motovicity Announces HKS Buy & Try/Premium Day Contest

Motovicity Distribution has announced the HKS Hipermax Buy & Try offer and HKS Premium Day sweepstakes for performance shops and aftermarket retailers. The limited-time offer gives Motovicity customers 50% off MSRP on their choice of HKS Hipermax performance coilover kits from July 1–October 31, 2014. During that same time period, for every $500 of HKS Hipermax purchases, Motovicity customers will also receive one entry to win a trip for two to the 2015 HKS Premium Day event held at the iconic Fuji Speedway in Japan.

“This is a rare opportunity for our customers to not only earn a significant discount on HKS products but to participate in one of the most coveted events in the industry,” said Motovicity Brand Manager Scott Cole. “It’s just one of the many ways we support our retailers and brands—and build enthusiastic and knowledgeable brand ambassadors along the way.”

Motovicity customers can use the Buy & Try promotional discount as often as they like, either on their own shop vehicles or by passing the savings along to their customers.

For more information, call a Motovicity sales representative at 888.SPEED.16. The contest is open to Motovicity customers only. For official rules, beginning July 1, 2014, log onto your customer account at Motovicity.com and click on "HKS Official Promotion Rules" in the toolbar.

	Jim Wilkins

Performance Industry Publishing Has a New Owner

About 10 years ago, longtime automotive aftermarket veteran Fleet Thompson started Performance Industry Publishing (PIP) to help facilitate communications between manufacturers, jobbers/retailers and consumers to stimulate sales. With the industry in a constant state of flux, Thompson felt he needed help to take PIP “to the next level,” so he recently sold the company to manufacturer James Wilkins, who takes over as president and CEO.

“I recognized I needed someone like Jim to spearhead the company and guide its growth,” said Thompson, who will remain with PIP and head up the company’s marketing and sales. “Jim fit the slot perfectly.”

Wilkins, who has an engineering degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, is also the owner of Centillion Industries, which manufactures automotive aftermarket and motorcycle parts for OEMs. Wilkins said he was drawn to PIP because “I've always enjoyed helping businesses save money and expand their sales…and that’s exactly what PIP does. Fleet and I share a common vision for what we can do to help manufacturers increase sales and reduce costs.”

Wilkins added, “We plan to continue to build on our web marketing, which is evolving daily as the interaction with social media and the interests and habits of end-users develops new opportunities. Staying on top of the rapid changes in web marketing and social media trends, and knowing which sites and trends are appropriate venues for our clients is a major benefit we provide. It’s also an exciting and rewarding task for us, which allows our clients to concentrate on what they do best—developing and manufacturing new products.”

Pulstar Pulse Plugs Named the Official Plugs of SVRA

Enerpulse Technologies has announced that the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) has named its Pulstar Pulse Plugs the “Official Plug” of the SVRA. Pulstar Pulse Plugs Performance Expert Al Unser Jr. won the June 8 Charity Indy Legends Pro-Am Race with his amateur partner Peter Klutt as part of the three-day inaugural SVRA Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Unser Jr. also signed autographs for fans at the Pulstar booth in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s famed Gasoline Alley. Unser Jr. plans to use Pulstar Pulse Plugs in his future vintage race competitions.

Rockland Boulders Invites You to Show Off Your Car at July 11 CCAD Event at Provident Bank Park

The Rockland Boulders have announced that they will host their first annual Collector Car Appreciation Night, Friday, July 11, at Provident Bank Park. Prior to watching the Boulders take on the New Jersey Jackals, fans can come and show off their classic car, show car or hot rod.

Interested in displaying your vehicle? Reserve your game-day tickets and use the special offer code "CARSHOW." Once you have your ticket, contact Tom Triglia at 845-364-0009, ext. 230, to cement your place in our car show.

Stacey David’s “GearZ” Is Coming to Velocity

Rattletrap Productions, Inc. has announced that Stacey David’s “GearZ” is coming to Velocity by Discovery in October and November 2014. The airtime will be at 8:30 a.m. (EST) on Sunday mornings on the Velocity channel—a Discovery network primarily comprised of automotive programming, and one of the fastest-growing cable networks among men. It is currently available in 63 million households.
 
“GearZ” will also continue syndication on MAVTV on Fridays and Sundays, elevating the viewership potential of this award-winning DIY show to close to 100 million. Viewers can also get access to full-length, commercial-free HD episodes through the online community entitled GearZNation. 
 


“We are excited to add GearZ to the Fall Velocity lineup” said Stacey David, executive producer and host of Stacey David’s “GearZ.” “Velocity is a network that is well known for automotive content, and with the current growth, is quickly establishing themselves as a premier automotive-oriented channel.”

With more than 100 episodes in syndication, Stacey David’s “GearZ” is full of how-to editorial that covers everything from hardcore fabrication to makeovers, to simple tips and tricks. It’s also packed with informative stories on people, products and events that shape the whole gearhead experience.

	The HKS Hipermax Buy & Try offer and HKS Premium Day sweepstakesgives Motovicity customers 50% off MSRP on their choice of HKS Hipermax performance coilover kits from July 1–October 31, 2014.

Motovicity Announces HKS Buy & Try/Premium Day Contest

Motovicity Distribution has announced the HKS Hipermax Buy & Try offer and HKS Premium Day sweepstakes for performance shops and aftermarket retailers. The limited-time offer gives Motovicity customers 50% off MSRP on their choice of HKS Hipermax performance coilover kits from July 1–October 31, 2014. During that same time period, for every $500 of HKS Hipermax purchases, Motovicity customers will also receive one entry to win a trip for two to the 2015 HKS Premium Day event held at the iconic Fuji Speedway in Japan.

“This is a rare opportunity for our customers to not only earn a significant discount on HKS products but to participate in one of the most coveted events in the industry,” said Motovicity Brand Manager Scott Cole. “It’s just one of the many ways we support our retailers and brands—and build enthusiastic and knowledgeable brand ambassadors along the way.”

Motovicity customers can use the Buy & Try promotional discount as often as they like, either on their own shop vehicles or by passing the savings along to their customers.

For more information, call a Motovicity sales representative at 888.SPEED.16. The contest is open to Motovicity customers only. For official rules, beginning July 1, 2014, log onto your customer account at Motovicity.com and click on "HKS Official Promotion Rules" in the toolbar.

	Jim Wilkins

Performance Industry Publishing Has a New Owner

About 10 years ago, longtime automotive aftermarket veteran Fleet Thompson started Performance Industry Publishing (PIP) to help facilitate communications between manufacturers, jobbers/retailers and consumers to stimulate sales. With the industry in a constant state of flux, Thompson felt he needed help to take PIP “to the next level,” so he recently sold the company to manufacturer James Wilkins, who takes over as president and CEO.

“I recognized I needed someone like Jim to spearhead the company and guide its growth,” said Thompson, who will remain with PIP and head up the company’s marketing and sales. “Jim fit the slot perfectly.”

Wilkins, who has an engineering degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, is also the owner of Centillion Industries, which manufactures automotive aftermarket and motorcycle parts for OEMs. Wilkins said he was drawn to PIP because “I've always enjoyed helping businesses save money and expand their sales…and that’s exactly what PIP does. Fleet and I share a common vision for what we can do to help manufacturers increase sales and reduce costs.”

Wilkins added, “We plan to continue to build on our web marketing, which is evolving daily as the interaction with social media and the interests and habits of end-users develops new opportunities. Staying on top of the rapid changes in web marketing and social media trends, and knowing which sites and trends are appropriate venues for our clients is a major benefit we provide. It’s also an exciting and rewarding task for us, which allows our clients to concentrate on what they do best—developing and manufacturing new products.”

Pulstar Pulse Plugs Named the Official Plugs of SVRA

Enerpulse Technologies has announced that the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) has named its Pulstar Pulse Plugs the “Official Plug” of the SVRA. Pulstar Pulse Plugs Performance Expert Al Unser Jr. won the June 8 Charity Indy Legends Pro-Am Race with his amateur partner Peter Klutt as part of the three-day inaugural SVRA Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Unser Jr. also signed autographs for fans at the Pulstar booth in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s famed Gasoline Alley. Unser Jr. plans to use Pulstar Pulse Plugs in his future vintage race competitions.

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Connect with Hot Rodders and Discuss Online Trends

By Amanda Gubbins

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will hold two general membership meetings in July. These events give HRIA members the chance to connect with each other, meet the council leadership and learn more about industry developments. Included on the agenda for both meetings is an interactive discussion entitled, “Print vs. Online—Are You Ready?” Attendees will share and hear from other members about strategies for advertising in a changing media landscape.

Council members and those interested in exploring group membership are invited to attend one of the following:

Thursday, July 10, 2014
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
17th Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals
Ohio Expo Center, Celeste Building
Columbus, Ohio
Visit www.good-guys.com for more information.
Register now

Wednesday, July 30, 2014
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
NSRA National Street Rod Nationals
Louisville, Kentucky Fairgrounds
Visit www.nsra-usa.com for more information.
Register now

For more information about registration, contact Council Coordinator Amanda Gubbins.

Visit TORA's website.

	Intended to celebrate the classics of the past and the future, Collector Car Appreciation Day events can be as simple as encouraging staff members to drive their special ride to work.

SEMA Members Industrywide Encouraged to Host Collector Car Appreciation Day Events

By SEMA Editors

Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will return for its fifth commemoration, July 11, and SEMA-member companies are encouraged to recognize this annual celebration by hosting their own events. At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution.

Intended to celebrate the classics of the past and the future, these events can be as simple as encouraging staff members to drive their special ride to work. Other ideas include hosting a community car show, staging an open house or promoting a “holiday sale” in honor of CCAD. Members can partner with local car clubs, community groups and other automotive businesses. Invite your local legislators to participate as well. The SAN can help with identifying these legislators and locating car clubs and museums near you.

Whether public or private, register your July gathering to take advantage of promotional support from SEMA. Participating organizers will receive a copy of the year’s U.S. Senate Resolution for display at each registered event.

Visit www.semasan.com/CCAD for details, event listings, planning suggestions and registration. Contact SAN Director Colby Martin at SAN@sema.org for more information.

Carlisle Truck Nationals Give Platform for Free Product Promotion

By Amanda Gubbins

For the fifth year, accessory manufacturers for light trucks, Jeeps, off-road vehicles and SUVs are invited to display new products at the Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 1–3.

The TORA New Products Showcase provides council members with a platform to promote their new products to one of the largest groups of truck enthusiasts in the country. The products are housed in the TORA tent, where attendees can view the descriptions and inquire about purchase options from 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. each day. The accessories are also professionally photographed for use with descriptions on www.sema.org, and presentations at the TORA booth and awards reception at the SEMA Show.

All of this exposure is available to TORA members for only the cost of shipping the products to Carlisle Events. Register today to save a place for your product.

Not yet a member? Need more info about the event? Contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

Brainstorm Solutions to Your Pressing Business Challenges

By Amanda Gubbins

Leaders of the light-truck, off-road, Jeep, diesel and SUV industries will meet July 16 for an industry discussion and TORA Long-Range Planning meeting. Members of the council and those who are interested in learning more about the benefits it offers are invited to attend from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

The meeting will take place at the SEMA Garage–Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California. Attendees will spend time discussing issues they face in their business, and developing strategies that SEMA and the TORA can use to address them. For member companies, participating is a chance to let the association know in person what challenges their businesses face, and to be a part of the solutions. Lunch will be served with an opportunity to network with members of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO).

For those who can’t make the trip to Southern California, sessions can be attended through web meeting services and teleconference lines.

Register today to save your seat. To learn more about the event, contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

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Visit PRO's website.

Planning the Future of the Restyling and Accessory Business

By Clayton Drescher

On July 16, 2014, leaders of the restyling and accessory world will converge at SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California. Join the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) as they hold their Long-Range Planning meeting and industry discussion. The SEMA Garage–Industry Innovations Center will play host as leading manufacturers, WDs, installers and restyling professionals discuss the future of the industry and develop strategies that SEMA and the PRO Select Committee will use in addressing the challenges and opportunities confronting your business.

Your insight and perspective is critical. Whether your business has been impacted by new trends in auto sales and discretionary spending, vehicle technology, installation concerns, or if there is a need to identify markets for expansion, you will benefit by being in the room when these and other topics are discussed.

The meeting is open to all employees of PRO-member companies, as well as those interested in joining PRO. The day will include a joint networking luncheon with members of the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) council.

Traveling from out of town? Contact us for quality hotel options in the area. Not able to attend but want to stay involved? Consider attending the sessions through our web meeting services and teleconference lines.

Register online today. For more information about the meeting, contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

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Visit SBN's website.

	Sue Wilkerson

SBN Member of the Month: Sue Wilkerson, Champion Cooling Systems

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By SEMA Editors

The early bird deadline for Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino and Paris Las Vegas is July 7.

Travel Planners—the Official Housing Service of the SEMA Show—has provided a list of early bird rates and deadlines for several hotel properties. Showgoers are encouraged to visit the Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com to lock in these guaranteed low rates.

Hotel Early Bird Rates

• Ballys Las Vegas
• Caesars Palace
• Flamingo Las Vegas
• Harrah's Las Vegas
• Paris Las Vegas
• Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
• The Quad Resort & Casino

• Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
• Riviera Hotel and Casino
• Trump Hotel Las Vegas
• Westin Las Vegas (Formerly Casuarina)

• Aria Resort and Casino Las Vegas
• Bellagio
• Excalibur
• Luxor Hotel and Casino
• MGM Grand Hotel Casino
• Mirage Hotel and Casino
• Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
• New York New York Hotel and Casino
• Vdara Hotel and Spa

Deadline - August 15

• Signature at MGM Grand

Deadline - August 29

• LVH (Formerly the Hilton)

By SEMA Editors

The early bird deadline for Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino and Paris Las Vegas is July 7.

Travel Planners—the Official Housing Service of the SEMA Show—has provided a list of early bird rates and deadlines for several hotel properties. Showgoers are encouraged to visit the Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com to lock in these guaranteed low rates.

Hotel Early Bird Rates

• Ballys Las Vegas
• Caesars Palace
• Flamingo Las Vegas
• Harrah's Las Vegas
• Paris Las Vegas
• Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
• The Quad Resort & Casino

• Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
• Riviera Hotel and Casino
• Trump Hotel Las Vegas
• Westin Las Vegas (Formerly Casuarina)

• Aria Resort and Casino Las Vegas
• Bellagio
• Excalibur
• Luxor Hotel and Casino
• MGM Grand Hotel Casino
• Mirage Hotel and Casino
• Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
• New York New York Hotel and Casino
• Vdara Hotel and Spa

Deadline - August 15

• Signature at MGM Grand

Deadline - August 29

• LVH (Formerly the Hilton)