By SEMA Editors

The LVH, located 0.3 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center, is offering nightly rates starting at $99 for the SEMA Show.

Distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center, location and price are each primary factors Showgoers consider when determining where they will stay during SEMA Show week (November 4–7, 2014). Finding the right hotel property can be a challenge, one that varies from company to company and is based on meeting an exhibitor's needs during the Show. To help exhibitors find the right hotel accommodations for the week, SEMA partners with Travel Planners to provide valuable options for a range of hotel properties, whether the company is searching based on location, price, hotel services or a combination of the three.

As the official partner, Travel Planners negotiates the lowest prices for the best locations and properties in Las Vegas. All hotel agreements are backed by lowest-rate assurance, which means that the hotel rates are guaranteed, regardless of when the reservation was made.

There are no service fees for companies making reservations through SEMA Show Housing Services, powered by the Travel Planners. Exhibitors will also benefit from immediate confirmations on all reservations; the ability to update reservations without fees or penalties; and descriptions, photos and maps to quickly locate the ideal hotel.

There are currently 11 hotels available to 2014 SEMA Showgoers that are located within 1 mile of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Check out the locations, rates and availability by using the Travel and Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com.  

Hotels Within 1 Mile of the Las Vegas Convention Center

Companies making hotel arrangements for the 2014 SEMA Show are encouraged to be vigilant if approached by other companies or services (other than Travel Planners) that imply or claim to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Show management has been made aware of housing agencies aggressively pursuing businesses and individuals to book rooms through their company at considerable discounts. Reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at your own risk. Companies that are contacted by other companies trying to sell hotel rooms are encouraged to notify Show Management at 909-396-0289.

Companies Not Affiliated With the SEMA Show:

• Book My Rooms LLC
• Convention Housing Management
• Convention Expo Travel
• Elite Corporate Planners
• Exhibition Housing Services
• Expo Housing
• Global Housing Management (GHM Travel)
• HDMC Group
• IEP Group
• International Events
• Le Company LLC
• TradeShow Housing
• WholesaleTravelPlanners

By SEMA Editors

The LVH, located 0.3 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center, is offering nightly rates starting at $99 for the SEMA Show.

Distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center, location and price are each primary factors Showgoers consider when determining where they will stay during SEMA Show week (November 4–7, 2014). Finding the right hotel property can be a challenge, one that varies from company to company and is based on meeting an exhibitor's needs during the Show. To help exhibitors find the right hotel accommodations for the week, SEMA partners with Travel Planners to provide valuable options for a range of hotel properties, whether the company is searching based on location, price, hotel services or a combination of the three.

As the official partner, Travel Planners negotiates the lowest prices for the best locations and properties in Las Vegas. All hotel agreements are backed by lowest-rate assurance, which means that the hotel rates are guaranteed, regardless of when the reservation was made.

There are no service fees for companies making reservations through SEMA Show Housing Services, powered by the Travel Planners. Exhibitors will also benefit from immediate confirmations on all reservations; the ability to update reservations without fees or penalties; and descriptions, photos and maps to quickly locate the ideal hotel.

There are currently 11 hotels available to 2014 SEMA Showgoers that are located within 1 mile of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Check out the locations, rates and availability by using the Travel and Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com.  

Hotels Within 1 Mile of the Las Vegas Convention Center

Companies making hotel arrangements for the 2014 SEMA Show are encouraged to be vigilant if approached by other companies or services (other than Travel Planners) that imply or claim to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Show management has been made aware of housing agencies aggressively pursuing businesses and individuals to book rooms through their company at considerable discounts. Reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at your own risk. Companies that are contacted by other companies trying to sell hotel rooms are encouraged to notify Show Management at 909-396-0289.

Companies Not Affiliated With the SEMA Show:

• Book My Rooms LLC
• Convention Housing Management
• Convention Expo Travel
• Elite Corporate Planners
• Exhibition Housing Services
• Expo Housing
• Global Housing Management (GHM Travel)
• HDMC Group
• IEP Group
• International Events
• Le Company LLC
• TradeShow Housing
• WholesaleTravelPlanners

By Della Domingo

	Industry veteran and former publisher of Hot Rod magazine, Ira Gabriel, has joined SEMA as vice president of marketing.

Industry veteran Ira Gabriel has joined the SEMA executive team as vice president of marketing. The former publisher of Hot Rod magazine will work from SEMA’s headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, where he will oversee strategic marketing initiatives for programs such as the SEMA Garage, SEMA Data Co-op and the world-famous SEMA Show.

“We’re fortunate to have Ira join the SEMA staff,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “Ira brings with him a tremendous amount of industry knowledge, experience, passion and leadership. SEMA is delivering new and valuable benefits to the industry, and Ira is well positioned to make certain these programs become value received by our members.”

Gabriel began his career more than 25 years ago on the editorial team of Sport magazine in New York. Following the purchase of Sport magazine by Petersen Publishing, Gabriel relocated to the Petersen headquarters in Los Angeles and later entered marketing and sales for the company's corporate and automotive divisions. In 2001, he became publisher of Hot Rod magazine, only the ninth publisher in the brand's 58-year history. Following the successful re-launch of Hot Rod magazine, Gabriel’s leadership and innovation was called upon to oversee the Motor Trend Automotive Group, which comprised Motor Trend, Automobile, Truck Trend and Motor Trend classic print titles, web initiatives, 22 national automotive car shows, mobile platforms and branded licensed properties.

Most recently, Gabriel served as vice president, executive director of the Motor Trend Certified Vehicle Service Program, an Atlanta, Georgia-based division operating under license from Motor Trend (parent company Source Interlink Media LLC).

Ira Gabriel can be reached at irag@sema.org; 909-978-6736.

By Della Domingo

	Industry veteran and former publisher of Hot Rod magazine, Ira Gabriel, has joined SEMA as vice president of marketing.

Industry veteran Ira Gabriel has joined the SEMA executive team as vice president of marketing. The former publisher of Hot Rod magazine will work from SEMA’s headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, where he will oversee strategic marketing initiatives for programs such as the SEMA Garage, SEMA Data Co-op and the world-famous SEMA Show.

“We’re fortunate to have Ira join the SEMA staff,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “Ira brings with him a tremendous amount of industry knowledge, experience, passion and leadership. SEMA is delivering new and valuable benefits to the industry, and Ira is well positioned to make certain these programs become value received by our members.”

Gabriel began his career more than 25 years ago on the editorial team of Sport magazine in New York. Following the purchase of Sport magazine by Petersen Publishing, Gabriel relocated to the Petersen headquarters in Los Angeles and later entered marketing and sales for the company's corporate and automotive divisions. In 2001, he became publisher of Hot Rod magazine, only the ninth publisher in the brand's 58-year history. Following the successful re-launch of Hot Rod magazine, Gabriel’s leadership and innovation was called upon to oversee the Motor Trend Automotive Group, which comprised Motor Trend, Automobile, Truck Trend and Motor Trend classic print titles, web initiatives, 22 national automotive car shows, mobile platforms and branded licensed properties.

Most recently, Gabriel served as vice president, executive director of the Motor Trend Certified Vehicle Service Program, an Atlanta, Georgia-based division operating under license from Motor Trend (parent company Source Interlink Media LLC).

Ira Gabriel can be reached at irag@sema.org; 909-978-6736.

By Della Domingo

	Industry veteran and former publisher of Hot Rod magazine, Ira Gabriel, has joined SEMA as vice president of marketing.

Industry veteran Ira Gabriel has joined the SEMA executive team as vice president of marketing. The former publisher of Hot Rod magazine will work from SEMA’s headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, where he will oversee strategic marketing initiatives for programs such as the SEMA Garage, SEMA Data Co-op and the world-famous SEMA Show.

“We’re fortunate to have Ira join the SEMA staff,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “Ira brings with him a tremendous amount of industry knowledge, experience, passion and leadership. SEMA is delivering new and valuable benefits to the industry, and Ira is well positioned to make certain these programs become value received by our members.”

Gabriel began his career more than 25 years ago on the editorial team of Sport magazine in New York. Following the purchase of Sport magazine by Petersen Publishing, Gabriel relocated to the Petersen headquarters in Los Angeles and later entered marketing and sales for the company's corporate and automotive divisions. In 2001, he became publisher of Hot Rod magazine, only the ninth publisher in the brand's 58-year history. Following the successful re-launch of Hot Rod magazine, Gabriel’s leadership and innovation was called upon to oversee the Motor Trend Automotive Group, which comprised Motor Trend, Automobile, Truck Trend and Motor Trend classic print titles, web initiatives, 22 national automotive car shows, mobile platforms and branded licensed properties.

Most recently, Gabriel served as vice president, executive director of the Motor Trend Certified Vehicle Service Program, an Atlanta, Georgia-based division operating under license from Motor Trend (parent company Source Interlink Media LLC).

Ira Gabriel can be reached at irag@sema.org; 909-978-6736.

By Della Domingo

	Industry veteran and former publisher of Hot Rod magazine, Ira Gabriel, has joined SEMA as vice president of marketing.

Industry veteran Ira Gabriel has joined the SEMA executive team as vice president of marketing. The former publisher of Hot Rod magazine will work from SEMA’s headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, where he will oversee strategic marketing initiatives for programs such as the SEMA Garage, SEMA Data Co-op and the world-famous SEMA Show.

“We’re fortunate to have Ira join the SEMA staff,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “Ira brings with him a tremendous amount of industry knowledge, experience, passion and leadership. SEMA is delivering new and valuable benefits to the industry, and Ira is well positioned to make certain these programs become value received by our members.”

Gabriel began his career more than 25 years ago on the editorial team of Sport magazine in New York. Following the purchase of Sport magazine by Petersen Publishing, Gabriel relocated to the Petersen headquarters in Los Angeles and later entered marketing and sales for the company's corporate and automotive divisions. In 2001, he became publisher of Hot Rod magazine, only the ninth publisher in the brand's 58-year history. Following the successful re-launch of Hot Rod magazine, Gabriel’s leadership and innovation was called upon to oversee the Motor Trend Automotive Group, which comprised Motor Trend, Automobile, Truck Trend and Motor Trend classic print titles, web initiatives, 22 national automotive car shows, mobile platforms and branded licensed properties.

Most recently, Gabriel served as vice president, executive director of the Motor Trend Certified Vehicle Service Program, an Atlanta, Georgia-based division operating under license from Motor Trend (parent company Source Interlink Media LLC).

Ira Gabriel can be reached at irag@sema.org; 909-978-6736.

By Della Domingo

	Industry veteran and former publisher of Hot Rod magazine, Ira Gabriel, has joined SEMA as vice president of marketing.

Industry veteran Ira Gabriel has joined the SEMA executive team as vice president of marketing. The former publisher of Hot Rod magazine will work from SEMA’s headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, where he will oversee strategic marketing initiatives for programs such as the SEMA Garage, SEMA Data Co-op and the world-famous SEMA Show.

“We’re fortunate to have Ira join the SEMA staff,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “Ira brings with him a tremendous amount of industry knowledge, experience, passion and leadership. SEMA is delivering new and valuable benefits to the industry, and Ira is well positioned to make certain these programs become value received by our members.”

Gabriel began his career more than 25 years ago on the editorial team of Sport magazine in New York. Following the purchase of Sport magazine by Petersen Publishing, Gabriel relocated to the Petersen headquarters in Los Angeles and later entered marketing and sales for the company's corporate and automotive divisions. In 2001, he became publisher of Hot Rod magazine, only the ninth publisher in the brand's 58-year history. Following the successful re-launch of Hot Rod magazine, Gabriel’s leadership and innovation was called upon to oversee the Motor Trend Automotive Group, which comprised Motor Trend, Automobile, Truck Trend and Motor Trend classic print titles, web initiatives, 22 national automotive car shows, mobile platforms and branded licensed properties.

Most recently, Gabriel served as vice president, executive director of the Motor Trend Certified Vehicle Service Program, an Atlanta, Georgia-based division operating under license from Motor Trend (parent company Source Interlink Media LLC).

Ira Gabriel can be reached at irag@sema.org; 909-978-6736.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Royal Purple will provide lubricants for Subaru Rally Team USA teammates Travis Pastrana and David Higgins, and support Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship drivers Bucky Lasek and Sverre Isachsen. Photo: Vermont SportsCar

Royal Purple Announces Subaru Rally Team USA Partnership
Royal Purple has announced it has joined forces with Subaru Rally Team USA in a multi-year agreement. The team, managed by Subaru technical partner Vermont SportsCar, will begin to utilize Royal Purple products in each of its factory Rally and Rallycross teams. Subaru Rally Team USA has won the Rally America National Championship seven of the last eight years with drivers Travis Pastrana and David Higgins, and now also fields a two-car effort in the burgeoning Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship with drivers Bucky Lasek and Sverre Isachsen.

Toyo Tires is the Official Tire of SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road in 2014
Toyo Tires has announced it is the official tire of SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road in 2014. As a result, all Stadium Super Trucks (SST) running in the series will compete on Toyo Open Country A/T II tires. The 600-plus-hp SST trucks tackle a serpentine race course with ramp jumps that can launch them 20 ft. in the air. Speeds can reach as high as 130-mph. This marks an expanded partnership between the two organizations as Toyo Tires supported the then Stadium SUPER Trucks in its inaugural season last year and celebrated winning the overall championship with Robby Gordon.

Formula DRIFT Announces Details on Canadian Events
Formula DRIFT has announced information regarding Formula DRIFT Canada, which will be composed of two events: Formula DRIFT Qualifier and Formula DRIFT Challenge at Autodrome St-Eustache, located just outside Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

The Formula DRIFT Qualifier will be held June 8, 2014, at the Autodrome St-Eustache in Quebec, Canada. The goal of the Formula DRIFT Qualifier is to see which non-Formula DRIFT licensed driver will have the chance to compete against some of the best drifters in the world. The top eight-placed drifters and two wild cards chosen by the event promoters will be invited to compete at the Formula DRIFT Challenge on Labor Day weekend. Tickets will start at $25 and can be purchased online or at the gate. The event will feature a vendor village and car show.

The Formula DRIFT Challenge will be held August 31–September 1 at the same venue. For the first time ever, Formula DRIFT drivers will step foot on Canadian soil to compete in a top 16 competition against the best Canadian drifters. Tickets will start at $20 for on-site Sunday entry, while Monday’s on-site price will be $35. Tickets for both days will be $50 at the gate and $40 online for the weekend pass. The event will feature a vendor village, skateboard demo and Offset Kings car show. For more information, visit www.formuladrift.com.

Andreas Bakkerud and Reinis Nitiss lead the way on track in Portugal. Photo: Olsbergs MSE

Double Podium for Olsbergs MSE Ford at FIA World Rallycross Championship Opener in Portugal
Olsbergs MSE Ford drivers Andreas Bakkerud and Reinis Nitiss scored a pair of podiums last weekend in the first round of the new FIA World Rallycross Championship at the Montalegre circuit in Portugal. The Olsbergs MSE Ford squad now leads the series' team standings. Bakkerud shot to the front on every start on his way to a second-place overall finish, and earned the Monster Energy Super Charge Award. Teammate Nitiss scored third place in his World RX debut with Olsbergs MSE. Both Nitiss and Bakkerud advanced to the final contest, where both drivers shot off the start and were within a car-length of each other for the entire six-lap race to the podium. The overall win last weekend went to 2003 World Rally Champion Petter Solberg.

Nearly 50 cars across the Supercar, Super 1600 and TouringCar categories battled it out this weekend in Portugal. In addition, 10 Olsbergs MSE-built RX Lites competed in their first-ever outing in support of the new World Championship. Drivers Sebastian Eriksson and Kevin Eriksson scored a one-two finish in their Olsbergs MSE RX Lites.

Olsbergs MSE will next appear with Global Rallycross Championship drivers Patrik Sandell and Joni Wiman at the opening round of that series, May 17–18, at Top Gear Festival Barbados. Drivers Bakkerud and Nitiss will be back in action, alongside guest driver Andrew Jordan, in the World RX of Great Britain at the Lydden Hill Race Circuit, May 24–25.

NMRA to Host All-Female Shootout at Norwalk, Ohio, Event
The NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals series has announced that Royal Purple has stepped up to the plate once again to present the Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords All-Female Shootout at the 11th Annual McLeod Super Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, during the weekend of June 12–15, 2014.

NMRA lady racers will first compete in their own all-female TREMEC True Street class, presented by Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine, on Saturday with their own cash prizes and awards. All-female True Street racers have the chance to win up to $250 and a 6-ft. trophy, which will go to the winner.

On Sunday, the eight quickest racers from Saturday's ladies-only True Street competition will race heads-up on a 4/10 Pro tree in the All-Female Shootout for cash, Royal Purple product, awards and the title of All-Female Shootout champion. All-Female Shootout racers will compete for up to $1,500. In addition, McLeod Racing is offering a $1,000 product certificate to the winner of the All-Female Shootout if the vehicle is equipped with a McLeod Racing clutch.

	Cooper MacNeil, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Bret Curtis will drive the No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Porsche RSR LMGTAM with Prospeed Competition at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, June 14–15.

WeatherTech Racing to Run Le Mans 24
WeatherTech Racing will run the 24 Hours of Le Mans with drivers Cooper MacNeil, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Bret Curtis. The trio will drive the No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Porsche RSR LMGTAM with Prospeed Competition at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, June 14–15. The team has joined forces with Porsche stalwart Prospeed Competition out of Belgium. MacNeil will run Le Mans for the second time in as many years and Curtis will put a second notch on his Le Mans license having run the race in 2012 with Prospeed. Bleekemolen will run his ninth French 24. MacNeil and Bleekemolen combined to win the 2013 American Le Mans Series GTC title. Curtis is currently competing full time in the Pirelli World Challenge GT Series and also has won co-driving with Bleekemolen.

Brian Deegan, in his #38 Rockstar Energy Drink Ford, lengthened his lead over the competition while racing in front of his home crowd at Lake Elsinore, California.

Deegan Impressive Through Rounds 3 and 4 of the LOORRS
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORS) came to Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, April 25–26, with Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2014 season. Brian Deegan, who took the early season points lead in Pro 2, lengthened his lead over the competition while racing in front of his home crowd at Lake Elsinore, California. Deegan in his #38 Rockstar Energy Drink Ford jumped to an early lead in Pro 2, which he never relinquished. He led every single lap, winning the event and posting the fastest lap of the day at 49.130 seconds.

In Pro Lite, Deegan used his pole position to get a great start, but was spun out late in the race in turn four by #37 RJ Anderson. He was bumped back in the competition and, with not enough time to make up ground, Deegan would finish eighth. On Saturday night in Pro 2, Deegan finished in second. With two pole positions and a first- and second-place finish in Rounds 3 and 4 of Pro 2, respectively, Deegan extended his points lead over Carl Renezeder and Rob MacCachren.

In Saturday’s Pro Lite event, Deegan took an early lead and stayed in front of the competition up until the final lap when Bradley Morris made a challenge for first. The two battled back and forth until a restart on the last lap put Deegan and Morris side by side. Deegan made a move out of turn two to capture the lead and held it all the way until the checkered flag. Deegan will soon wheel his Rockstar Ford Fiesta at the Global Rallycross Series, which debuts in Barbados, May 18, on NBC Sports.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Royal Purple will provide lubricants for Subaru Rally Team USA teammates Travis Pastrana and David Higgins, and support Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship drivers Bucky Lasek and Sverre Isachsen. Photo: Vermont SportsCar

Royal Purple Announces Subaru Rally Team USA Partnership
Royal Purple has announced it has joined forces with Subaru Rally Team USA in a multi-year agreement. The team, managed by Subaru technical partner Vermont SportsCar, will begin to utilize Royal Purple products in each of its factory Rally and Rallycross teams. Subaru Rally Team USA has won the Rally America National Championship seven of the last eight years with drivers Travis Pastrana and David Higgins, and now also fields a two-car effort in the burgeoning Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship with drivers Bucky Lasek and Sverre Isachsen.

Toyo Tires is the Official Tire of SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road in 2014
Toyo Tires has announced it is the official tire of SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road in 2014. As a result, all Stadium Super Trucks (SST) running in the series will compete on Toyo Open Country A/T II tires. The 600-plus-hp SST trucks tackle a serpentine race course with ramp jumps that can launch them 20 ft. in the air. Speeds can reach as high as 130-mph. This marks an expanded partnership between the two organizations as Toyo Tires supported the then Stadium SUPER Trucks in its inaugural season last year and celebrated winning the overall championship with Robby Gordon.

Formula DRIFT Announces Details on Canadian Events
Formula DRIFT has announced information regarding Formula DRIFT Canada, which will be composed of two events: Formula DRIFT Qualifier and Formula DRIFT Challenge at Autodrome St-Eustache, located just outside Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

The Formula DRIFT Qualifier will be held June 8, 2014, at the Autodrome St-Eustache in Quebec, Canada. The goal of the Formula DRIFT Qualifier is to see which non-Formula DRIFT licensed driver will have the chance to compete against some of the best drifters in the world. The top eight-placed drifters and two wild cards chosen by the event promoters will be invited to compete at the Formula DRIFT Challenge on Labor Day weekend. Tickets will start at $25 and can be purchased online or at the gate. The event will feature a vendor village and car show.

The Formula DRIFT Challenge will be held August 31–September 1 at the same venue. For the first time ever, Formula DRIFT drivers will step foot on Canadian soil to compete in a top 16 competition against the best Canadian drifters. Tickets will start at $20 for on-site Sunday entry, while Monday’s on-site price will be $35. Tickets for both days will be $50 at the gate and $40 online for the weekend pass. The event will feature a vendor village, skateboard demo and Offset Kings car show. For more information, visit www.formuladrift.com.

Andreas Bakkerud and Reinis Nitiss lead the way on track in Portugal. Photo: Olsbergs MSE

Double Podium for Olsbergs MSE Ford at FIA World Rallycross Championship Opener in Portugal
Olsbergs MSE Ford drivers Andreas Bakkerud and Reinis Nitiss scored a pair of podiums last weekend in the first round of the new FIA World Rallycross Championship at the Montalegre circuit in Portugal. The Olsbergs MSE Ford squad now leads the series' team standings. Bakkerud shot to the front on every start on his way to a second-place overall finish, and earned the Monster Energy Super Charge Award. Teammate Nitiss scored third place in his World RX debut with Olsbergs MSE. Both Nitiss and Bakkerud advanced to the final contest, where both drivers shot off the start and were within a car-length of each other for the entire six-lap race to the podium. The overall win last weekend went to 2003 World Rally Champion Petter Solberg.

Nearly 50 cars across the Supercar, Super 1600 and TouringCar categories battled it out this weekend in Portugal. In addition, 10 Olsbergs MSE-built RX Lites competed in their first-ever outing in support of the new World Championship. Drivers Sebastian Eriksson and Kevin Eriksson scored a one-two finish in their Olsbergs MSE RX Lites.

Olsbergs MSE will next appear with Global Rallycross Championship drivers Patrik Sandell and Joni Wiman at the opening round of that series, May 17–18, at Top Gear Festival Barbados. Drivers Bakkerud and Nitiss will be back in action, alongside guest driver Andrew Jordan, in the World RX of Great Britain at the Lydden Hill Race Circuit, May 24–25.

NMRA to Host All-Female Shootout at Norwalk, Ohio, Event
The NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals series has announced that Royal Purple has stepped up to the plate once again to present the Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords All-Female Shootout at the 11th Annual McLeod Super Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, during the weekend of June 12–15, 2014.

NMRA lady racers will first compete in their own all-female TREMEC True Street class, presented by Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine, on Saturday with their own cash prizes and awards. All-female True Street racers have the chance to win up to $250 and a 6-ft. trophy, which will go to the winner.

On Sunday, the eight quickest racers from Saturday's ladies-only True Street competition will race heads-up on a 4/10 Pro tree in the All-Female Shootout for cash, Royal Purple product, awards and the title of All-Female Shootout champion. All-Female Shootout racers will compete for up to $1,500. In addition, McLeod Racing is offering a $1,000 product certificate to the winner of the All-Female Shootout if the vehicle is equipped with a McLeod Racing clutch.

	Cooper MacNeil, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Bret Curtis will drive the No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Porsche RSR LMGTAM with Prospeed Competition at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, June 14–15.

WeatherTech Racing to Run Le Mans 24
WeatherTech Racing will run the 24 Hours of Le Mans with drivers Cooper MacNeil, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Bret Curtis. The trio will drive the No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Porsche RSR LMGTAM with Prospeed Competition at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, June 14–15. The team has joined forces with Porsche stalwart Prospeed Competition out of Belgium. MacNeil will run Le Mans for the second time in as many years and Curtis will put a second notch on his Le Mans license having run the race in 2012 with Prospeed. Bleekemolen will run his ninth French 24. MacNeil and Bleekemolen combined to win the 2013 American Le Mans Series GTC title. Curtis is currently competing full time in the Pirelli World Challenge GT Series and also has won co-driving with Bleekemolen.

Brian Deegan, in his #38 Rockstar Energy Drink Ford, lengthened his lead over the competition while racing in front of his home crowd at Lake Elsinore, California.

Deegan Impressive Through Rounds 3 and 4 of the LOORRS
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORS) came to Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, April 25–26, with Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2014 season. Brian Deegan, who took the early season points lead in Pro 2, lengthened his lead over the competition while racing in front of his home crowd at Lake Elsinore, California. Deegan in his #38 Rockstar Energy Drink Ford jumped to an early lead in Pro 2, which he never relinquished. He led every single lap, winning the event and posting the fastest lap of the day at 49.130 seconds.

In Pro Lite, Deegan used his pole position to get a great start, but was spun out late in the race in turn four by #37 RJ Anderson. He was bumped back in the competition and, with not enough time to make up ground, Deegan would finish eighth. On Saturday night in Pro 2, Deegan finished in second. With two pole positions and a first- and second-place finish in Rounds 3 and 4 of Pro 2, respectively, Deegan extended his points lead over Carl Renezeder and Rob MacCachren.

In Saturday’s Pro Lite event, Deegan took an early lead and stayed in front of the competition up until the final lap when Bradley Morris made a challenge for first. The two battled back and forth until a restart on the last lap put Deegan and Morris side by side. Deegan made a move out of turn two to capture the lead and held it all the way until the checkered flag. Deegan will soon wheel his Rockstar Ford Fiesta at the Global Rallycross Series, which debuts in Barbados, May 18, on NBC Sports.

For many SEMA Show exhibitors, holding promotions or contests can be an effective way to increase brand awareness.

• The promotion must clearly state that the SEMA Show is a trade-only event and is not open to the general public.
• Exhibitors are not permitted to order "exhibitor" badges for any non-employees, including winners of the contests.
• Special instructions will be provided about how exhibitors can purchase badges for their contest winners.
• All winners who receive badges must be at least 16 years old.
• There is a limit of five badges for non-trade winners. There is no limit to the number of winners from the trade.