By SEMA Editors

	Students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) install a Whipple supercharger into the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 at the SEMA Garage.

Excitement around the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 continues to build as students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) and leading SEMA manufacturers install more top-of-the-line parts and equipment on the one-of-a-kind, off-road truck. Last week, inside the SEMA Garage-Industry Innovations Center, LGE*CTS Motorsports helped install a custom bed cage, and the build team put in a Whipple supercharger, among other upgrades on the Foose-inspired vehicle. By the time the truck debuts at the 2013 SEMA Show, the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 will have more than 600hp.

A press conference being held Tuesday, November 5, at 12:00 p.m. in the Grand Lobby of the Los Vegas Convention Center will officially introduce the custom truck to Show attendees, with Chip Foose saying a few words about what went into the special project vehicle. The finished truck will eventually be raffled off to one lucky winner in early May 2014, with proceeds benefitting three SEMA Cares charities—Childhelp, Victory Junction and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The custom vehicle has already been painted with BASF Onyx HD paint by LGE*CTS Motorsports and features a converted front Raptor suspension with Icon Vehicle Dynamics 3.0 coilovers and upper uniball billet arms, as well as ICON rear triple bypass shocks with Atlas 3.0+ leaf springs. Outfitted with Baja Forged front and rear bumpers by LGE*CTS Motorsports, the custom Ford F-150 also has a Boatec Raptor fiberglass hood, fenders and bedsides. AMP Research recently supplied and installed power running boards, bedsteps and a tailgate extender to make it easy to get in and enjoy the Katzkin leather interior and Clarion sound system being installed by Audio Innovations.

The vehicle will also feature a Gale Banks Straight-Shot performance system and Magnaflow, cat-back exhaust system. The custom truck will ride into the SEMA Show on Falken Wild Peak A/T 37x12.5R17 tires wrapped around 17x9-in. MHT Fuel Maverick wheels in a matte graphite finish.

Check out photos of the build in progress.

By SEMA Editors

	Students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) install a Whipple supercharger into the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 at the SEMA Garage.

Excitement around the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 continues to build as students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) and leading SEMA manufacturers install more top-of-the-line parts and equipment on the one-of-a-kind, off-road truck. Last week, inside the SEMA Garage-Industry Innovations Center, LGE*CTS Motorsports helped install a custom bed cage, and the build team put in a Whipple supercharger, among other upgrades on the Foose-inspired vehicle. By the time the truck debuts at the 2013 SEMA Show, the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 will have more than 600hp.

A press conference being held Tuesday, November 5, at 12:00 p.m. in the Grand Lobby of the Los Vegas Convention Center will officially introduce the custom truck to Show attendees, with Chip Foose saying a few words about what went into the special project vehicle. The finished truck will eventually be raffled off to one lucky winner in early May 2014, with proceeds benefitting three SEMA Cares charities—Childhelp, Victory Junction and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The custom vehicle has already been painted with BASF Onyx HD paint by LGE*CTS Motorsports and features a converted front Raptor suspension with Icon Vehicle Dynamics 3.0 coilovers and upper uniball billet arms, as well as ICON rear triple bypass shocks with Atlas 3.0+ leaf springs. Outfitted with Baja Forged front and rear bumpers by LGE*CTS Motorsports, the custom Ford F-150 also has a Boatec Raptor fiberglass hood, fenders and bedsides. AMP Research recently supplied and installed power running boards, bedsteps and a tailgate extender to make it easy to get in and enjoy the Katzkin leather interior and Clarion sound system being installed by Audio Innovations.

The vehicle will also feature a Gale Banks Straight-Shot performance system and Magnaflow, cat-back exhaust system. The custom truck will ride into the SEMA Show on Falken Wild Peak A/T 37x12.5R17 tires wrapped around 17x9-in. MHT Fuel Maverick wheels in a matte graphite finish.

Check out photos of the build in progress.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Sebastian Vettel celebrates after crossing the finish line in India.

Sebastian Vettel and Infiniti Red Bull Racing Seal Formula One World Championships in India
With three races left of a 19-round 2013 Formula One season, Infiniti Red Bull Racing has sealed the double, becoming consecutive four-time Constructors’ World Champions and claiming the Drivers’ World Championship crown at the hands of Sebastian Vettel, who becomes the youngest consecutive four-time winner in the sport’s history. Vettel and Infiniti Red Bull Racing have scored 10 Grand Prix victories and 18 podium finishes to wrap up both titles with three Grands Prix remaining this season. Infiniti deepened its partnership with the team at the start of the season, becoming Title and Vehicle Performance Partner of the renamed Infiniti Red Bull Racing.

2014 International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, housed at the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Florida, announced the 2014 inductees to the Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place in Gainesville, Florida, at the Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, Thursday, March 13, 2014, preceding the NHRA Amalie Oil Gatornationals. Former NHRA Announcer Bob Frey will again serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies. The six members of the inductee class for 2014 will include John Abbott, Al Bergler, Frank Hawley, Tom Hoover, Warren Johnson and Forrest Lucas. The Founders Award will be presented to Kenny Youngblood.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Sebastian Vettel celebrates after crossing the finish line in India.

Sebastian Vettel and Infiniti Red Bull Racing Seal Formula One World Championships in India
With three races left of a 19-round 2013 Formula One season, Infiniti Red Bull Racing has sealed the double, becoming consecutive four-time Constructors’ World Champions and claiming the Drivers’ World Championship crown at the hands of Sebastian Vettel, who becomes the youngest consecutive four-time winner in the sport’s history. Vettel and Infiniti Red Bull Racing have scored 10 Grand Prix victories and 18 podium finishes to wrap up both titles with three Grands Prix remaining this season. Infiniti deepened its partnership with the team at the start of the season, becoming Title and Vehicle Performance Partner of the renamed Infiniti Red Bull Racing.

2014 International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, housed at the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Florida, announced the 2014 inductees to the Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place in Gainesville, Florida, at the Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, Thursday, March 13, 2014, preceding the NHRA Amalie Oil Gatornationals. Former NHRA Announcer Bob Frey will again serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies. The six members of the inductee class for 2014 will include John Abbott, Al Bergler, Frank Hawley, Tom Hoover, Warren Johnson and Forrest Lucas. The Founders Award will be presented to Kenny Youngblood.

	Kelly Davis (above) of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act and focus on key issues affecting both company executives and their workers. Michelle Katz, well-known healthcare advocate with numerous appearances on national TV and radio shows, will help SEMA members navigate the health care insurance system.

Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, it’s critical that you understand the requirements of the new health care reform law. Although the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate penalties have been delayed one year until 2015, other obligations impacting companies of all sizes and their workers will still take effect in 2013 and 2014.

SEMA is providing two opportunities for SEMA members to understand the law and plan accordingly:

• Seminar: The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) is presenting the “Health Care Reform Law: What You Need to Know!” seminar at the SEMA Show, Monday, November 4, from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Room LVCC N253. Health care reform expert Kelly Davis of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the law and focus on key issues impacting companies of all sizes and their workers.
  
  Davis' presentation will include details on the employer/individual mandates and the insurance exchanges being created to assist smaller companies and individuals in shopping for affordable coverage. Davis will be joined by Michelle Katz, a widely acclaimed health care advocate, along with SEMA’s Stuart Gosswein.

• One-on-one Consultations: SEMA members have a unique opportunity to receive a free one-on-one private consultation with Katz, who specializes in helping reduce health care costs for companies and individuals.
  
  Katz will be available Monday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. to discuss your specific questions about the law and work with you to customize solutions.
  
  To secure a 30-minute consultation with Katz, please RSVP to AJ Carney at AndreaC@sema.org with your preferred date(s) and time(s). Meetings will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, so providing multiple options will help ensure placement. Space is limited, so submit your RSVP today!

	Kelly Davis (above) of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act and focus on key issues affecting both company executives and their workers. Michelle Katz, well-known healthcare advocate with numerous appearances on national TV and radio shows, will help SEMA members navigate the health care insurance system.

Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, it’s critical that you understand the requirements of the new health care reform law. Although the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate penalties have been delayed one year until 2015, other obligations impacting companies of all sizes and their workers will still take effect in 2013 and 2014.

SEMA is providing two opportunities for SEMA members to understand the law and plan accordingly:

• Seminar: The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) is presenting the “Health Care Reform Law: What You Need to Know!” seminar at the SEMA Show, Monday, November 4, from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Room LVCC N253. Health care reform expert Kelly Davis of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the law and focus on key issues impacting companies of all sizes and their workers.
  
  Davis' presentation will include details on the employer/individual mandates and the insurance exchanges being created to assist smaller companies and individuals in shopping for affordable coverage. Davis will be joined by Michelle Katz, a widely acclaimed health care advocate, along with SEMA’s Stuart Gosswein.

• One-on-one Consultations: SEMA members have a unique opportunity to receive a free one-on-one private consultation with Katz, who specializes in helping reduce health care costs for companies and individuals.
  
  Katz will be available Monday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. to discuss your specific questions about the law and work with you to customize solutions.
  
  To secure a 30-minute consultation with Katz, please RSVP to AJ Carney at AndreaC@sema.org with your preferred date(s) and time(s). Meetings will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, so providing multiple options will help ensure placement. Space is limited, so submit your RSVP today!

	Kelly Davis (above) of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act and focus on key issues affecting both company executives and their workers. Michelle Katz, well-known healthcare advocate with numerous appearances on national TV and radio shows, will help SEMA members navigate the health care insurance system.

Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, it’s critical that you understand the requirements of the new health care reform law. Although the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate penalties have been delayed one year until 2015, other obligations impacting companies of all sizes and their workers will still take effect in 2013 and 2014.

SEMA is providing two opportunities for SEMA members to understand the law and plan accordingly:

• Seminar: The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) is presenting the “Health Care Reform Law: What You Need to Know!” seminar at the SEMA Show, Monday, November 4, from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Room LVCC N253. Health care reform expert Kelly Davis of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the law and focus on key issues impacting companies of all sizes and their workers.
  
  Davis' presentation will include details on the employer/individual mandates and the insurance exchanges being created to assist smaller companies and individuals in shopping for affordable coverage. Davis will be joined by Michelle Katz, a widely acclaimed health care advocate, along with SEMA’s Stuart Gosswein.

• One-on-one Consultations: SEMA members have a unique opportunity to receive a free one-on-one private consultation with Katz, who specializes in helping reduce health care costs for companies and individuals.
  
  Katz will be available Monday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. to discuss your specific questions about the law and work with you to customize solutions.
  
  To secure a 30-minute consultation with Katz, please RSVP to AJ Carney at AndreaC@sema.org with your preferred date(s) and time(s). Meetings will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, so providing multiple options will help ensure placement. Space is limited, so submit your RSVP today!

	Kelly Davis (above) of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act and focus on key issues affecting both company executives and their workers. Michelle Katz, well-known healthcare advocate with numerous appearances on national TV and radio shows, will help SEMA members navigate the health care insurance system.

Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, it’s critical that you understand the requirements of the new health care reform law. Although the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate penalties have been delayed one year until 2015, other obligations impacting companies of all sizes and their workers will still take effect in 2013 and 2014.

SEMA is providing two opportunities for SEMA members to understand the law and plan accordingly:

• Seminar: The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) is presenting the “Health Care Reform Law: What You Need to Know!” seminar at the SEMA Show, Monday, November 4, from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Room LVCC N253. Health care reform expert Kelly Davis of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the law and focus on key issues impacting companies of all sizes and their workers.
  
  Davis' presentation will include details on the employer/individual mandates and the insurance exchanges being created to assist smaller companies and individuals in shopping for affordable coverage. Davis will be joined by Michelle Katz, a widely acclaimed health care advocate, along with SEMA’s Stuart Gosswein.

• One-on-one Consultations: SEMA members have a unique opportunity to receive a free one-on-one private consultation with Katz, who specializes in helping reduce health care costs for companies and individuals.
  
  Katz will be available Monday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. to discuss your specific questions about the law and work with you to customize solutions.
  
  To secure a 30-minute consultation with Katz, please RSVP to AJ Carney at AndreaC@sema.org with your preferred date(s) and time(s). Meetings will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, so providing multiple options will help ensure placement. Space is limited, so submit your RSVP today!