By Zane Clark

	Gear-up Girl is designed to connect female students with industry-leading female professionals.

The SEMA Businesswoman’s Network (SBN) will again host the Gear-up Girl Networking event at this year’s SEMA Show. Started in 2011, as part of SEMA Education Institute’s (SEI) student program, Gear-up Girl is designed to connect female students with industry-leading female professionals.

Taking place Monday, November 4, from 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the program supports SBN’s mission of “…enhancing careers and positively impacting the growth of the entire automotive aftermarket” by providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aspiring young woman to interact with, learn from, and network with influential woman in the industry who have set a path of innovation, integrity and hard work.  

This year’s event will feature “round-robin” networking tables focused on career paths, and will be led by the following female professionals:

• Painting and Fabrication: Joann Bortles, Crazy Horse Custom Painting

• Performance and Accessories: Erin Gilhuly, Toyota Motor Sales

• TV Host/Spokesperson/Motorsports: Jessi Combs and Kristen Carter, Precious Metals

• Advertising and Public Relations: Camee Edelbrock, Schiefer Media

• Marketing and Distribution: Rose Kawasaki, Exports International

• NASCAR/NHRA: Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates & Lisa Kubo, Lisa Kubo Racing

• Social and Human Networking: Luanne Brown, eTool Developers

• Teaching and Continuing Education: Julia Johnson, Skyline College and Karen Salvaggio, Thunder Valley Racing

• Journalism and Reporting: Andreanna Ditton, Motorhead Media

• Business Owner: Zan Martin, Zan Martin & Co. and Susan Carpenter, JR Products

• OE and Aftermarket Relations: Sherry Kollien, Ford Motor Co.

Sign up today and be a part of this this special opportunity to network with female professionals and share your experience with our industry’s next generation. Gear-up Girl is free with your SEMA Show registration, but still requires registration.

By Zane Clark

	Gear-up Girl is designed to connect female students with industry-leading female professionals.

The SEMA Businesswoman’s Network (SBN) will again host the Gear-up Girl Networking event at this year’s SEMA Show. Started in 2011, as part of SEMA Education Institute’s (SEI) student program, Gear-up Girl is designed to connect female students with industry-leading female professionals.

Taking place Monday, November 4, from 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the program supports SBN’s mission of “…enhancing careers and positively impacting the growth of the entire automotive aftermarket” by providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aspiring young woman to interact with, learn from, and network with influential woman in the industry who have set a path of innovation, integrity and hard work.  

This year’s event will feature “round-robin” networking tables focused on career paths, and will be led by the following female professionals:

• Painting and Fabrication: Joann Bortles, Crazy Horse Custom Painting

• Performance and Accessories: Erin Gilhuly, Toyota Motor Sales

• TV Host/Spokesperson/Motorsports: Jessi Combs and Kristen Carter, Precious Metals

• Advertising and Public Relations: Camee Edelbrock, Schiefer Media

• Marketing and Distribution: Rose Kawasaki, Exports International

• NASCAR/NHRA: Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates & Lisa Kubo, Lisa Kubo Racing

• Social and Human Networking: Luanne Brown, eTool Developers

• Teaching and Continuing Education: Julia Johnson, Skyline College and Karen Salvaggio, Thunder Valley Racing

• Journalism and Reporting: Andreanna Ditton, Motorhead Media

• Business Owner: Zan Martin, Zan Martin & Co. and Susan Carpenter, JR Products

• OE and Aftermarket Relations: Sherry Kollien, Ford Motor Co.

Sign up today and be a part of this this special opportunity to network with female professionals and share your experience with our industry’s next generation. Gear-up Girl is free with your SEMA Show registration, but still requires registration.

By Zane Clark

	Gear-up Girl is designed to connect female students with industry-leading female professionals.

The SEMA Businesswoman’s Network (SBN) will again host the Gear-up Girl Networking event at this year’s SEMA Show. Started in 2011, as part of SEMA Education Institute’s (SEI) student program, Gear-up Girl is designed to connect female students with industry-leading female professionals.

Taking place Monday, November 4, from 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the program supports SBN’s mission of “…enhancing careers and positively impacting the growth of the entire automotive aftermarket” by providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aspiring young woman to interact with, learn from, and network with influential woman in the industry who have set a path of innovation, integrity and hard work.  

This year’s event will feature “round-robin” networking tables focused on career paths, and will be led by the following female professionals:

• Painting and Fabrication: Joann Bortles, Crazy Horse Custom Painting

• Performance and Accessories: Erin Gilhuly, Toyota Motor Sales

• TV Host/Spokesperson/Motorsports: Jessi Combs and Kristen Carter, Precious Metals

• Advertising and Public Relations: Camee Edelbrock, Schiefer Media

• Marketing and Distribution: Rose Kawasaki, Exports International

• NASCAR/NHRA: Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates & Lisa Kubo, Lisa Kubo Racing

• Social and Human Networking: Luanne Brown, eTool Developers

• Teaching and Continuing Education: Julia Johnson, Skyline College and Karen Salvaggio, Thunder Valley Racing

• Journalism and Reporting: Andreanna Ditton, Motorhead Media

• Business Owner: Zan Martin, Zan Martin & Co. and Susan Carpenter, JR Products

• OE and Aftermarket Relations: Sherry Kollien, Ford Motor Co.

Sign up today and be a part of this this special opportunity to network with female professionals and share your experience with our industry’s next generation. Gear-up Girl is free with your SEMA Show registration, but still requires registration.

The shooters at KGP Photography have finally seen the Hellcat, thanks to these latest shots capturing the massive supercharger that's applied to the Hemi V8 in the ’15 SRT Challenger. The prototype's raised hood revealed the supercharger sitting high in the engine bay, removing any doubt about what's really going on under the hood of these camouflaged Challengers.  

This look at the Hellcat engine now adds some visual proof to go with all those Internet rumors and reports. Challengers have been spotted wearing their front fascia camouflage for more than a year now, with a sighting of an enormous test group running through Death Valley earlier this past summer.

Due in ’14 as a ’15 model, the Hellcat-powered Challenger is likely what SRT boss Ralph Gilles promised when he said that SRT "will soon have an answer" for the Camaro ZL1, Z/28 and Mustang GT500.  

The front-end bra hides what appears to be a new lower air intake resulting in a deeper-breathing front fascia. The exhaust set-up looks different with the new engine mods, and looks like it will also require a new rear-bumper design. It's currently unclear if the Hellcat engine will be offered as a special edition placed above the existing, top-rung Challenger, or if it will serve as a replacement for the top Challenger's normally-aspirated model. Regardless, power estimates are rumored to be north of 640 hp.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography have finally seen the Hellcat, thanks to these latest shots capturing the massive supercharger that's applied to the Hemi V8 in the ’15 SRT Challenger. The prototype's raised hood revealed the supercharger sitting high in the engine bay, removing any doubt about what's really going on under the hood of these camouflaged Challengers.  

This look at the Hellcat engine now adds some visual proof to go with all those Internet rumors and reports. Challengers have been spotted wearing their front fascia camouflage for more than a year now, with a sighting of an enormous test group running through Death Valley earlier this past summer.

Due in ’14 as a ’15 model, the Hellcat-powered Challenger is likely what SRT boss Ralph Gilles promised when he said that SRT "will soon have an answer" for the Camaro ZL1, Z/28 and Mustang GT500.  

The front-end bra hides what appears to be a new lower air intake resulting in a deeper-breathing front fascia. The exhaust set-up looks different with the new engine mods, and looks like it will also require a new rear-bumper design. It's currently unclear if the Hellcat engine will be offered as a special edition placed above the existing, top-rung Challenger, or if it will serve as a replacement for the top Challenger's normally-aspirated model. Regardless, power estimates are rumored to be north of 640 hp.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography have finally seen the Hellcat, thanks to these latest shots capturing the massive supercharger that's applied to the Hemi V8 in the ’15 SRT Challenger. The prototype's raised hood revealed the supercharger sitting high in the engine bay, removing any doubt about what's really going on under the hood of these camouflaged Challengers.  

This look at the Hellcat engine now adds some visual proof to go with all those Internet rumors and reports. Challengers have been spotted wearing their front fascia camouflage for more than a year now, with a sighting of an enormous test group running through Death Valley earlier this past summer.

Due in ’14 as a ’15 model, the Hellcat-powered Challenger is likely what SRT boss Ralph Gilles promised when he said that SRT "will soon have an answer" for the Camaro ZL1, Z/28 and Mustang GT500.  

The front-end bra hides what appears to be a new lower air intake resulting in a deeper-breathing front fascia. The exhaust set-up looks different with the new engine mods, and looks like it will also require a new rear-bumper design. It's currently unclear if the Hellcat engine will be offered as a special edition placed above the existing, top-rung Challenger, or if it will serve as a replacement for the top Challenger's normally-aspirated model. Regardless, power estimates are rumored to be north of 640 hp.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

By SEMA Editors

	Linda Vaughn
	Ron Cizek

The 2014 Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama will induct the first lady of motorsports Linda Vaughn, ISCA General Manager Bob Millard and the 2013 Ridler winner Ron Cizek into the Circle of Champions—a tribute to iconic auto enthusiasts, builders, journalists and others who’ve been instrumental in the growth of the Detroit Autorama.

The inductions into the Circle of Champions are an annual event at the Detroit Autorama, which is scheduled for March 7–9, 2014. The inductees are selected by their peers for their contributions and support of the event. Recipients of the Don Ridler Memorial Award are automatically elected to this group.

Last year’s Circle of Champions inductees included industry leaders Chip Foose, Bob Larivee Jr., Dwayne Peace and Bob Vivian.

Linda Vaughn

Georgia-born Linda Vaughn, known as the first lady of motorsports, kicked off a career as an automotive ambassador in 1961, when she was named Miss Atlanta International Raceway. After being featured in Esquire, she won a national contest coordinated by Hot Rod and took the role as Miss Hurst Golden Shifter. In 1979, she represented major Detroit speed shop Gratiot Auto Supply as “Miss Gratiot Auto Supply” in national and local campaigns. She remains an icon of the performance and racing worlds and continues working today with Chevrolet Performance, making appearances at automotive enthusiast events across the country.

Bob Millard

As general manager of the International Show Car Association (ISCA), Bob Millard has worked tirelessly over the last 50 years, judging vehicles entered at ISCA-sanctioned events, including the Detroit Autorama. In 1979, he was named competition director and wrote and enforced the rules to ensure that judging was performed correctly. Today, Bob is the general manager of the ISCA, and still oversees its day-to-day operations, injecting his passion for custom cars into the ISCAs long-term planning.

Ron Cizek

To build a car worthy of being a Ridler contender can be a daunting task, but Ron Cizek never wavered from his dream of capturing this prestigious award. His ’40 Ford, named “Checkered Past,” was built by Andy Leach and Cal Automotive Creations.

For more information on the Detroit Autorama, visit www.autorama.com.