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	Nicole Lyons is Royal Purple’s first 2013 "Outperformer," award-winning engine builder, pioneering female racer and restoration shop owner. Photo Credit: Royal Purple

Royal Purple's "Outperformer" Series Returns for Second Season
This year's Royal Purple "Outperformer" documentary series kicks off spotlighting award-winning engine builder, pioneering female racer and restoration shop owner Nicole Lyons.

The mini-documentary airs as Lyons continues to break down barriers, becoming the first female driver to compete in race series for both the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) together in one race season. In addition to tackling two separate race series and their respective schedules, Lyons also holds the distinction of being the first African-American woman to race in the NHRA and American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Top Sportsman classes.

An accomplished builder and restorer in her own right, Lyons also owns and operates her own restoration shop, Cole Muscle Cars, in Sylmar, California, which specializes in ’60–’70 musclecars and ’55–’59 classic cars.

Two additional mini-documentaries featuring other "Outperformers" will air later in the year and can be viewed by visiting the Royal Purple website. The videos, which average five minutes in length, will be promoted with 15-second clips on broadcast television and online.

NHRA, NMCA, NMCA WEST & Chevy High Performance Nationals Continue Aerospace Components NHRA Unleashed Series
The NHRA, Aerospace Components and ProMedia Events will once again combine forces and continue Aerospace Components NHRA Unleashed in conjunction with the NMCA and NMCA WEST event series, including the Chevy High Performance Nationals. Outlined in a multi-year agreement reached between the NHRA and ProMedia, the Aerospace Components NHRA Unleashed Series will again be contested at all NHRA-member tracks on the 2013 NMCA & NMCA WEST tour. These events include: Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, California (April 5–7); Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia (April 11–14); Auto Club Raceway of Pomona in Pomona, California (May 16–19); Atlanta Dragway (May 31–June 2); Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois (July 11–14); Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky (August 2–4); Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio (August 22–25); TBD Location (September 6–8); Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana (October 10–13); and Auto Club Famoso Raceway (October 25–27).

Aerospace Components will continue to sponsor NHRA Unleashed, providing added benefits to both Flowmaster-sponsored NMCA and NMCA WEST event series and the Chevy High Performance Nationals, which include more than $3.5 million purse and cash contingencies for all 11 events.

	Tanner Foust won the Rallycross season opener at the Lydden Hill circuit in Wootton, United Kingdom.

Tanner Foust Wins 2013 Rallycross Opener
Rockstar Energy Drink driver Tanner Foust earned the first win of an international Rallycross campaign that will see him contest two major series on three continents this year. He arrived at the Lydden Hill circuit in southeast England last weekend ready for a repeat of his 2012 performance there. In addition to the car's refreshed look, new sponsors include ENEOS Motor Oil and ODYSSEY Battery.

Early qualifying saw Foust suffer a flat tire in the first of four heats, but he recovered quickly and advanced to the final round, where he led from wire to wire.

Foust has finished the past two seasons in the top ranks of the FIA European Rallycross Championship, earned back-to-back Global Rallycross Championship titles and has scored three X Games gold medals in rally competition. He now leads the points in the nine-round European championship.

The win puts Foust in a strong position heading into the first Global Rallycross Championship round, held for the first time at X Games Brazil, April 21. Foust is expected to run a select season of events in the 2013 European Rallycross Championship, as well as the full X Games and Global Rallycross schedule.

Royal Purple will present the Muscle Mustangs All-Female Shootout at its Norwalk, Ohio, event the weekend of June 14–16, 2013.

NMRA to Host All-Female Shootout at Norwalk, Ohio, Event
The NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals series has announced that Royal Purple will present the Muscle Mustangs All-Female Shootout at its Norwalk, Ohio, event that will take place at Summit Motorsports Park the weekend of June 14–16, 2013. The All-Female Shootout will bring together some of the fastest females in the United States to race their street-legal Mustangs and Fords.

These NMRA lady racers will first compete in their own all-female TREMEC True Street class, presented by Muscle Mustangs, on Saturday (must meet all TS rules) with their own cash prizes and awards.

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.

For more information on the NMRA Ohio event, log on to www.NMRAdigital.com/OH.

	Toyota's official on-track fleet for IEC's opening night 2013 includes an Avalon pace car.

Southern California Toyota Dealers Partner With the Irwindale Event Center
Southern California Toyota Dealers have come aboard at the Irwindale Event Center (IEC) as its official vehicle providers. The 59-dealer strong association will have an on-site presence at every NASCAR and NHRA event at the IEC, which includes providing the facility's on-track safety vehicles and official pace car.

Additionally, there will be a continuing display of the latest Toyota and Scion vehicles in the fan area just inside the main spectator gates of the Speedway. Opening night 2013 is Saturday, April 6, and the Toyota official on-track fleet (three Tundra pickups and an Avalon pace car) is ready for the work ahead.

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	UPS is offering SEMA members a 15% discount off the ISTA 3A test price with the UPS Package Design and Test Lab.

Through a partnership with UPS, SEMA members can receive a 15% discount off the ISTA 3A test price with the UPS Package Design and Test Lab.

At the UPS Package Design and Test Lab, certified engineers use testing technologies to simulate real-world package transport scenarios. The data from these tests help UPS engineers identify the most appropriate packaging for your product to help prevent damages and minimize reshipments. Ultimately, the right packaging protects its contents without adding unnecessary bulk or weight, saves money and helps protect the environment.

Take a look at this short video to learn more about this SEMA-member benefit from UPS.

To send packaged products in for testing, members must complete the Package Test Agreement found on the UPS program enrollment page. Visit www.SEMA.org/UPS, log-in with your SEMA-member credentials and then click the “Sign Up and Save Today” button to access the UPS program enrollment website. To speak with a UPS customer representative regarding the Package Design and Test Lab, call 877-877-7229.

The shooters at KGP Photography have snagged their best look yet at a Lincoln MKC prototype, caught testing with its production-ready shape covered in camo on the streets of Dearborn, Michigan.

While the overall design of the MKC will stay true to the fetching concept that bowed at the most recent Detroit Auto Show, there are some clear differences between the production model and the show car. The production MKC's headlights are more tame, with conventional projector-beam units joining what appears to be some thankfully subtle LED running lights. The grille design looks to be nearly identical, right down to the sculpting of the individual grille blades on the MKC's MKZ-inspired air-intakes. The production MKC's wing mirrors—while more delicate than the concepts—have some nice surface development applied to them.

The prototype also seems to have a slightly less rakish profile, showing its Escape-based roots a bit more than the concept. The production MKC's taillights definitely mimic the concept, but the rear bumper gets a new rear valance which appears to eschew the integrated exhaust ports in favor of a separate dual-exhaust design.

The MKC is being fast-tracked to production, with a possible official debut penciled in for the end of this year.  

Photo Credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography have snagged their best look yet at a Lincoln MKC prototype, caught testing with its production-ready shape covered in camo on the streets of Dearborn, Michigan.

While the overall design of the MKC will stay true to the fetching concept that bowed at the most recent Detroit Auto Show, there are some clear differences between the production model and the show car. The production MKC's headlights are more tame, with conventional projector-beam units joining what appears to be some thankfully subtle LED running lights. The grille design looks to be nearly identical, right down to the sculpting of the individual grille blades on the MKC's MKZ-inspired air-intakes. The production MKC's wing mirrors—while more delicate than the concepts—have some nice surface development applied to them.

The prototype also seems to have a slightly less rakish profile, showing its Escape-based roots a bit more than the concept. The production MKC's taillights definitely mimic the concept, but the rear bumper gets a new rear valance which appears to eschew the integrated exhaust ports in favor of a separate dual-exhaust design.

The MKC is being fast-tracked to production, with a possible official debut penciled in for the end of this year.  

Photo Credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography have snagged their best look yet at a Lincoln MKC prototype, caught testing with its production-ready shape covered in camo on the streets of Dearborn, Michigan.

While the overall design of the MKC will stay true to the fetching concept that bowed at the most recent Detroit Auto Show, there are some clear differences between the production model and the show car. The production MKC's headlights are more tame, with conventional projector-beam units joining what appears to be some thankfully subtle LED running lights. The grille design looks to be nearly identical, right down to the sculpting of the individual grille blades on the MKC's MKZ-inspired air-intakes. The production MKC's wing mirrors—while more delicate than the concepts—have some nice surface development applied to them.

The prototype also seems to have a slightly less rakish profile, showing its Escape-based roots a bit more than the concept. The production MKC's taillights definitely mimic the concept, but the rear bumper gets a new rear valance which appears to eschew the integrated exhaust ports in favor of a separate dual-exhaust design.

The MKC is being fast-tracked to production, with a possible official debut penciled in for the end of this year.  

Photo Credit: KGP Photography

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Board of Directors

The candidates for the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors have been announced. The members of SEMA's Board of volunteer their time to provide industry insight and a business-level perspective that contributes to the direction of the Association. That direction plays a strategic role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Voting for the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors Election will be open and available online between May 15 and June 11. Voting is open to current SEMA members, and votes must be submitted by the designated primary contact of each voting SEMA-member company.

The eight candidates vying for the four open seats on the SEMA's Board of Directors are:

Chairman-Elect Category

• Doug Evans – Source Interlink Media
• Tim Martin – K&N Engineering

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Al Azadi – Omix-ADA Inc./Rugged Ridge
• Kyle Fickler – Weld Racing
• Steve Matusek – Aeromotive Inc.
• Tim Watts – Superlift Suspension Systems

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Jeff Bates – Bob Cook Sales
• Greg Bernheisel – Considine Sales & Marketing

Winners will be announced in June and will be formally introduced as the newest members of SEMA's Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation Banquet in July. All industry professionals are invited to join the celebration and welcome the new Board members by attending the gala on July 26.

For more information about the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, e-mail Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or call 909-978-6678.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Board of Directors

The candidates for the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors have been announced. The members of SEMA's Board of volunteer their time to provide industry insight and a business-level perspective that contributes to the direction of the Association. That direction plays a strategic role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Voting for the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors Election will be open and available online between May 15 and June 11. Voting is open to current SEMA members, and votes must be submitted by the designated primary contact of each voting SEMA-member company.

The eight candidates vying for the four open seats on the SEMA's Board of Directors are:

Chairman-Elect Category

• Doug Evans – Source Interlink Media
• Tim Martin – K&N Engineering

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Al Azadi – Omix-ADA Inc./Rugged Ridge
• Kyle Fickler – Weld Racing
• Steve Matusek – Aeromotive Inc.
• Tim Watts – Superlift Suspension Systems

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Jeff Bates – Bob Cook Sales
• Greg Bernheisel – Considine Sales & Marketing

Winners will be announced in June and will be formally introduced as the newest members of SEMA's Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation Banquet in July. All industry professionals are invited to join the celebration and welcome the new Board members by attending the gala on July 26.

For more information about the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, e-mail Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or call 909-978-6678.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Board of Directors

The candidates for the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors have been announced. The members of SEMA's Board of volunteer their time to provide industry insight and a business-level perspective that contributes to the direction of the Association. That direction plays a strategic role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Voting for the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors Election will be open and available online between May 15 and June 11. Voting is open to current SEMA members, and votes must be submitted by the designated primary contact of each voting SEMA-member company.

The eight candidates vying for the four open seats on the SEMA's Board of Directors are:

Chairman-Elect Category

• Doug Evans – Source Interlink Media
• Tim Martin – K&N Engineering

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Al Azadi – Omix-ADA Inc./Rugged Ridge
• Kyle Fickler – Weld Racing
• Steve Matusek – Aeromotive Inc.
• Tim Watts – Superlift Suspension Systems

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Jeff Bates – Bob Cook Sales
• Greg Bernheisel – Considine Sales & Marketing

Winners will be announced in June and will be formally introduced as the newest members of SEMA's Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation Banquet in July. All industry professionals are invited to join the celebration and welcome the new Board members by attending the gala on July 26.

For more information about the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, e-mail Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or call 909-978-6678.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Board of Directors

The candidates for the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors have been announced. The members of SEMA's Board of volunteer their time to provide industry insight and a business-level perspective that contributes to the direction of the Association. That direction plays a strategic role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Voting for the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors Election will be open and available online between May 15 and June 11. Voting is open to current SEMA members, and votes must be submitted by the designated primary contact of each voting SEMA-member company.

The eight candidates vying for the four open seats on the SEMA's Board of Directors are:

Chairman-Elect Category

• Doug Evans – Source Interlink Media
• Tim Martin – K&N Engineering

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Al Azadi – Omix-ADA Inc./Rugged Ridge
• Kyle Fickler – Weld Racing
• Steve Matusek – Aeromotive Inc.
• Tim Watts – Superlift Suspension Systems

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Jeff Bates – Bob Cook Sales
• Greg Bernheisel – Considine Sales & Marketing

Winners will be announced in June and will be formally introduced as the newest members of SEMA's Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation Banquet in July. All industry professionals are invited to join the celebration and welcome the new Board members by attending the gala on July 26.

For more information about the 2013–2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, e-mail Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or call 909-978-6678.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Power Automedia, located in Temecula, California, is hiring a video production assistant with automotive performance and project management experience. Responsibilities include importing and logging video media, exporting and uploading video content, data entry and video editing. The successful candidate must have experience in videography, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop.

• Goodridge USA, located in Mooresville, North Carolina, is hiring a production supervisor to ensure that the production floor workload is planned, organized and built efficiently, at or below standard cost and on time per customer requirements. The successful candidate will have thorough knowledge of lean techniques and five to 10 years of experience in a medium-volume assembly/machining manufacturing environment with more than five years of experience in a supervisory role.

• RealTruck.com, located in North Dakota, is hiring a human resources manager to oversee payroll processing, create and maintain employee files and records, administer benefits programs and respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs. A bachelor’s degree or one to two years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• T-Rex Products Inc., located in Corona, California, is hiring an account manager to lead aggressive growth plans through the immediate and long-term future. Candidates must have an impressive track record of success in both managing and growing an existing account base and generating new business in a B2B environment.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.