NEWS NUGGETS

MASSEY MOVES INTO POINTS LEAD WHILE NEFF, LINE AND KRAWIEC KEEP TOP SPOTS AFTER DALLAS: Top Fuel pilot Spencer Massey had a near-perfect weekend as he returned to his home state of Texas for the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex. With a second consecutive runner-up finish for the season and the points lead after he knocked off teammate Antron Brown in the semifinal round, Massey and his Prestone/FRAM dragster left Texas Motorplex in the exact spot he wanted to be in—the lead.

“It was a great weekend,” said Massey. “Of course, that was a huge race against Antron. Beating him allowed us to take the top spot in the standings. When you face either of my teammates (Antron or Tony Schumacher), you know you have to bring your best up to the starting line.”

Massey sits seven points ahead of Brown in a Top Fuel class that has already seen three different points leaders since the Countdown began. In Funny Car, a first-round loss was not enough to kick Mike Neff off of the top of the point standings, though, it did close the gap between he and the field. Neff currently sits only four points ahead of second-place driver Matt Hagan and after an impressive win Sunday in Dallas, two-time world champion Cruz Pedregon sits in the third spot seven points out of first place. While the first and second spots in both Top Fuel and Funny Car are separated by less than a round win, Pro Stock is quite a different story. After making it to his second-consecutive final round for the Countdown to the Championship, Pro Stock points leader Jason Line defeated Kurt Johnson to score his fifth win of the season and strengthen his points lead over the competition.

“I certainly appreciate being in the lead, but we’ve only completed two of the six Countdown events, so there is a lot of racing left before the title is decided,” said Line. “There are several drivers, including my own teammate Greg Anderson, who have stumbled a bit out of the gate, but you know they are going to turn it around very soon, so we definitely have our work cut out for us.”

Line is currently 112 points ahead of second-place Anderson in the standings. Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Eddie Krawiec kept his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson in the top spot in the standings despite a second-round loss to race winner Michael Phillips in Dallas. Krawiec currently holds a 63-point lead over second-place Karen Stoffer, while rookie rider Hector Arana Jr. moved into the third spot, 90 points out of first place with his runner-up finish in Dallas. The NHRA Full Throttle Series will make its third stop in the NHRA Countdown this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway for the Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals. For tickets, call 610/856-9210 or log on to extremetix.com.

MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY SET FOR COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND NHRA 60TH ANNIVERSARY: Five-time NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world champion and Pennsylvania local Joe Amato will headline NHRA’s 60th anniversary celebration at the Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway this weekend. Amato, who will be the NHRA Legend featured this weekend at Maple Grove, will be joined by such drag-racing greats as Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, Bruce Larson and Larry Lombardo. In addition, NHRA legends Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, Bob Glidden and Connie Kalitta will all be on hand during the weekend to meet fans and participate in the 60th celebration activities. The weekend’s 60th Anniversary-themed festivities will include autograph sessions with all eight drivers and a special car corral of legendary vehicles. All the excitement and heart-pounding drama that is the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship will be present as drivers look to make their moves for the world championships. For tickets, call 610/856-9210 or log on to extremetix.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

AUTO-PLUS NHRA NATIONALS, MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY, September 29–October 2: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its third stop in the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship at scenic Maple Grove Raceway in Pennsylvania. Defending event winners are Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Dave Connolly (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 610/856-9210 or log on to extremetix.com. For media credentials, contact Senior Communications Manager Scott Smith at ssmith@nhra.com.

NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS, FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, October 14–16: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its fourth stop in the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship in Chandler, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. Defending event winners are Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). (Pro Stock Motorcycle was not contested in 2010). For tickets, call 602/268-0200 or log on to firebirdraceway.com. For media credentials, contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

NHRA NEVADA NATIONALS, THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, October 27–30: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its stop at the penultimate race of the season in Las Vegas. Defending event winners are Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 702/644-4444 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For media credentials, contact Media Relations Manager Alex Baca at abaca@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

14th TIME IS THE CHARM!: Top Fuel pilot Bob Vandergriff after racing to his first win in 14 final-round appearances Sunday, the most before a win in NHRA history: “We’ve lost finals every way, and you begin to question it. But I’ve got a great bunch of guys with me now, and I knew it was going to happen, I was just hoping it was this time. I don’t think I could take another speech where I say, ‘Well, it’s all right,’ because it’s not all right. But it’s great. I’m just a little overwhelmed right now.”

60 YEARS IN NHRA HISTORY

2002, FORCE RACES TO 100TH VICTORY: On April 14, 2002, Funny Car driver and 15-time world champion John Force held off Tommy Johnson Jr. in the final round at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston to become the first driver in NHRA history to win 100 races. Since that time, Force has racked up an additional 33 wins to set his current number at 133 race wins in 214 final-round appearances. No other driver in NHRA Full Throttle history has yet to hit the 100-race win mark. Force’s 100th win was voted the ninth greatest moment in NHRA history this week by fans.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

67: That’s the amount of points that separate first-place driver Mike Neff and fifth-place driver Ron Capps in the Funny Car points standings, making it the tightest race for the top spot in all four Full Throttle Series categories.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that Top Fuel pilot Hillary Will is expected to return to action in 2012 behind the wheel of the Dote racing Top Fuel dragster? Will and the team are set to begin their season at the 43rd annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, March 8–11 at Gainesville Raceway.

For more information, contact NHRA Media Relations at 626/914-4761 or log on to the NHRA Media Center.

NEWS NUGGETS

MASSEY MOVES INTO POINTS LEAD WHILE NEFF, LINE AND KRAWIEC KEEP TOP SPOTS AFTER DALLAS: Top Fuel pilot Spencer Massey had a near-perfect weekend as he returned to his home state of Texas for the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex. With a second consecutive runner-up finish for the season and the points lead after he knocked off teammate Antron Brown in the semifinal round, Massey and his Prestone/FRAM dragster left Texas Motorplex in the exact spot he wanted to be in—the lead.

“It was a great weekend,” said Massey. “Of course, that was a huge race against Antron. Beating him allowed us to take the top spot in the standings. When you face either of my teammates (Antron or Tony Schumacher), you know you have to bring your best up to the starting line.”

Massey sits seven points ahead of Brown in a Top Fuel class that has already seen three different points leaders since the Countdown began. In Funny Car, a first-round loss was not enough to kick Mike Neff off of the top of the point standings, though, it did close the gap between he and the field. Neff currently sits only four points ahead of second-place driver Matt Hagan and after an impressive win Sunday in Dallas, two-time world champion Cruz Pedregon sits in the third spot seven points out of first place. While the first and second spots in both Top Fuel and Funny Car are separated by less than a round win, Pro Stock is quite a different story. After making it to his second-consecutive final round for the Countdown to the Championship, Pro Stock points leader Jason Line defeated Kurt Johnson to score his fifth win of the season and strengthen his points lead over the competition.

“I certainly appreciate being in the lead, but we’ve only completed two of the six Countdown events, so there is a lot of racing left before the title is decided,” said Line. “There are several drivers, including my own teammate Greg Anderson, who have stumbled a bit out of the gate, but you know they are going to turn it around very soon, so we definitely have our work cut out for us.”

Line is currently 112 points ahead of second-place Anderson in the standings. Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Eddie Krawiec kept his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson in the top spot in the standings despite a second-round loss to race winner Michael Phillips in Dallas. Krawiec currently holds a 63-point lead over second-place Karen Stoffer, while rookie rider Hector Arana Jr. moved into the third spot, 90 points out of first place with his runner-up finish in Dallas. The NHRA Full Throttle Series will make its third stop in the NHRA Countdown this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway for the Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals. For tickets, call 610/856-9210 or log on to extremetix.com.

MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY SET FOR COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND NHRA 60TH ANNIVERSARY: Five-time NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world champion and Pennsylvania local Joe Amato will headline NHRA’s 60th anniversary celebration at the Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway this weekend. Amato, who will be the NHRA Legend featured this weekend at Maple Grove, will be joined by such drag-racing greats as Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, Bruce Larson and Larry Lombardo. In addition, NHRA legends Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, Bob Glidden and Connie Kalitta will all be on hand during the weekend to meet fans and participate in the 60th celebration activities. The weekend’s 60th Anniversary-themed festivities will include autograph sessions with all eight drivers and a special car corral of legendary vehicles. All the excitement and heart-pounding drama that is the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship will be present as drivers look to make their moves for the world championships. For tickets, call 610/856-9210 or log on to extremetix.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

AUTO-PLUS NHRA NATIONALS, MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY, September 29–October 2: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its third stop in the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship at scenic Maple Grove Raceway in Pennsylvania. Defending event winners are Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Dave Connolly (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 610/856-9210 or log on to extremetix.com. For media credentials, contact Senior Communications Manager Scott Smith at ssmith@nhra.com.

NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS, FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, October 14–16: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its fourth stop in the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship in Chandler, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. Defending event winners are Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock). (Pro Stock Motorcycle was not contested in 2010). For tickets, call 602/268-0200 or log on to firebirdraceway.com. For media credentials, contact Director of Media Relations Anthony Vestal at avestal@nhra.com.

NHRA NEVADA NATIONALS, THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, October 27–30: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its stop at the penultimate race of the season in Las Vegas. Defending event winners are Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 702/644-4444 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For media credentials, contact Media Relations Manager Alex Baca at abaca@nhra.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

14th TIME IS THE CHARM!: Top Fuel pilot Bob Vandergriff after racing to his first win in 14 final-round appearances Sunday, the most before a win in NHRA history: “We’ve lost finals every way, and you begin to question it. But I’ve got a great bunch of guys with me now, and I knew it was going to happen, I was just hoping it was this time. I don’t think I could take another speech where I say, ‘Well, it’s all right,’ because it’s not all right. But it’s great. I’m just a little overwhelmed right now.”

60 YEARS IN NHRA HISTORY

2002, FORCE RACES TO 100TH VICTORY: On April 14, 2002, Funny Car driver and 15-time world champion John Force held off Tommy Johnson Jr. in the final round at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston to become the first driver in NHRA history to win 100 races. Since that time, Force has racked up an additional 33 wins to set his current number at 133 race wins in 214 final-round appearances. No other driver in NHRA Full Throttle history has yet to hit the 100-race win mark. Force’s 100th win was voted the ninth greatest moment in NHRA history this week by fans.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

67: That’s the amount of points that separate first-place driver Mike Neff and fifth-place driver Ron Capps in the Funny Car points standings, making it the tightest race for the top spot in all four Full Throttle Series categories.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that Top Fuel pilot Hillary Will is expected to return to action in 2012 behind the wheel of the Dote racing Top Fuel dragster? Will and the team are set to begin their season at the 43rd annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, March 8–11 at Gainesville Raceway.

For more information, contact NHRA Media Relations at 626/914-4761 or log on to the NHRA Media Center.

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.

• Pro Comp, Smittybilt and G2 Axle & Gear is hiring a sales/tech/customer service representative for its Compton, California, office. The successful candidate will have knowledge of light-truck suspension, tires and wheels, including drivetrain, axle and gear components, a minimum of two years of sales support experience and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Borla Performance Industries, located in Oxnard, California, is hiring a sales representative to service existing accounts, obtain orders and establish new accounts by planning and organizing a daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors. This position requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule and occasional travel.
• Bed Wood and Parts, located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is hiring a production services manager responsible for raw product purchasing, QA, customer relations, woodworking, inventory control, employee supervision, new product design and shipping and receiving. Experience in the automotive restoration field and a working knowledge of CAD/CNC is a plus.
• Edelbrock LLC, located in Torrance, California, is hiring a technical writer. This position involves generating detailed instruction manuals for all of Edelbrock’s products. In addition, this individual will assist the engineering staff in drafting release documentation. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong writing skills, as well as a basic knowledge of, and interest in, automotive components.

For more job listings, click here.

 

Nine of the top show cars in the world will be on display outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center beside the "Car Crazy TV" stage.

The owners of nine of the top show cars in the world have accepted an invitation from Meguiar's to display their cars at the 2011 SEMA Show, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. The cars will be on display outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center beside the "Car Crazy TV" stage.

"The car hobby is a global fraternity that shares an amazing passion for vastly different cars," said Meguiar's President Barry Meguiar. "We attempt to capture this phenomenon with our "Car Crazy TV" Show on Speed Channel, and are now doing it live at SEMA. Having nine cars for our first year is a great start on what we believe will become a major feature at the SEMA Show."

Some of the treasures that are set to be on display include a '53 Ford Truck F100 from Costa Rica, a '39 Lincoln Zephyr Custom from Mexico, a '00 Toyota Celica from China, and a '78 XC GS Ford Falcon Hardtop from Australia. While the showcase is focused on providing a unique look at the car hobby in these nine countries, the cars on display are certain to attract some serious attention.

The number of quality show cars that capture the essence and excitement of the car hobby is staggering, according to Meguiar’s. The company announced that it was determined to keep this an authentic program by having the local automotive aficionados lead in the selection process. Additionally, cars chosen to represent specific countries had to capture the overall global car hobby spirit by exciting car enthusiasts of all types, reflect incredible paintwork that is maintained both inside and out, include ground breaking design or be exceptionally eye-catching and most importantly, have a unique back story.

Before making their way to the 2011 SEMA Show, all the cars will stop at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, California, for private showings to museum visitors during October.

 

Nine of the top show cars in the world will be on display outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center beside the "Car Crazy TV" stage.

The owners of nine of the top show cars in the world have accepted an invitation from Meguiar's to display their cars at the 2011 SEMA Show, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. The cars will be on display outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center beside the "Car Crazy TV" stage.

"The car hobby is a global fraternity that shares an amazing passion for vastly different cars," said Meguiar's President Barry Meguiar. "We attempt to capture this phenomenon with our "Car Crazy TV" Show on Speed Channel, and are now doing it live at SEMA. Having nine cars for our first year is a great start on what we believe will become a major feature at the SEMA Show."

Some of the treasures that are set to be on display include a '53 Ford Truck F100 from Costa Rica, a '39 Lincoln Zephyr Custom from Mexico, a '00 Toyota Celica from China, and a '78 XC GS Ford Falcon Hardtop from Australia. While the showcase is focused on providing a unique look at the car hobby in these nine countries, the cars on display are certain to attract some serious attention.

The number of quality show cars that capture the essence and excitement of the car hobby is staggering, according to Meguiar’s. The company announced that it was determined to keep this an authentic program by having the local automotive aficionados lead in the selection process. Additionally, cars chosen to represent specific countries had to capture the overall global car hobby spirit by exciting car enthusiasts of all types, reflect incredible paintwork that is maintained both inside and out, include ground breaking design or be exceptionally eye-catching and most importantly, have a unique back story.

Before making their way to the 2011 SEMA Show, all the cars will stop at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, California, for private showings to museum visitors during October.

	With more than 270 exhibitors, the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section of the 2011 SEMA Show is the premier off-road showcase in America.

Each of the 2011 SEMA Show sections will be highlighted in SEMA eNews from now leading up to the Show, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. This week's spotlight is on the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section, which is located in the Upper Level of South Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center, near the First Time & Featured Exhibitors section and next to the Powersports & Utility Vehicles section.

Used for general transportation, commercial applications and recreation, light trucks comprise the single largest category for businesses in the automotive specialty-equipment industry. In fact, more than 17,632 unique buyers have indicated an interest in the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section of the 2011 SEMA Show—a 29.25% increase over this same time last year. Off-road applications also represent a massive cross-over opportunity for buyers looking to enhance their existing business with new product lines.

At the 2011 SEMA Show, the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section will be dedicated to booths featuring the hottest gear and latest trends in tonneau covers, bedliners, toolboxes, cabs, off-road accessories, suspension components, trailer and towing accessories and lighting products.

The SEMA Market Research Department's 2011 Pickup Truck Report notes that pickup sales for the third quarter of 2010 were nearly 14% ahead of those in the same period for the previous year. This is extremely encouraging for specialty-equipment manufacturers and retailers as the report further indicates that owners of '01–'11 fullsize pickups spend an average of $875 on accessories, and midsize trucks average a modest $486 on specialty equipment. With such an enthusiastic customer base, Show attendees can easily capitalize on this demand for accessories by visiting the Upper Level of the South Hall.

For the 2011 Show, the percentage of companies exhibiting in the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section has increased by 11% (271 exhibitors total) when compared with 2010, and the section itself has grown in square footage by 17%. The expansion includes 45 first-time exhibitors, bringing companies, such as Addictive Desert Designs, Competition 4x4, MaxTrac Suspension and Truck Armor into the section, joining SEMA Show veterans, such as Access Roll-Up Covers, Disc Brakes Australia and T-Rex Grilles.

As the premier off-road showcase in America, the 2011 SEMA Show allows a trade-only audience to meet face-to-face with the manufacturers, vehicles and icons that will dominate this market throughout 2012.  

Buyers: To register for the 2011 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register.

Exhibitors: Reserve your space for the 2011 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

Check out all sections of the Show and its exhibitors through the 2011 SEMA Show online floorplan.

	With more than 270 exhibitors, the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section of the 2011 SEMA Show is the premier off-road showcase in America.

Each of the 2011 SEMA Show sections will be highlighted in SEMA eNews from now leading up to the Show, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. This week's spotlight is on the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section, which is located in the Upper Level of South Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center, near the First Time & Featured Exhibitors section and next to the Powersports & Utility Vehicles section.

Used for general transportation, commercial applications and recreation, light trucks comprise the single largest category for businesses in the automotive specialty-equipment industry. In fact, more than 17,632 unique buyers have indicated an interest in the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section of the 2011 SEMA Show—a 29.25% increase over this same time last year. Off-road applications also represent a massive cross-over opportunity for buyers looking to enhance their existing business with new product lines.

At the 2011 SEMA Show, the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section will be dedicated to booths featuring the hottest gear and latest trends in tonneau covers, bedliners, toolboxes, cabs, off-road accessories, suspension components, trailer and towing accessories and lighting products.

The SEMA Market Research Department's 2011 Pickup Truck Report notes that pickup sales for the third quarter of 2010 were nearly 14% ahead of those in the same period for the previous year. This is extremely encouraging for specialty-equipment manufacturers and retailers as the report further indicates that owners of '01–'11 fullsize pickups spend an average of $875 on accessories, and midsize trucks average a modest $486 on specialty equipment. With such an enthusiastic customer base, Show attendees can easily capitalize on this demand for accessories by visiting the Upper Level of the South Hall.

For the 2011 Show, the percentage of companies exhibiting in the Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road section has increased by 11% (271 exhibitors total) when compared with 2010, and the section itself has grown in square footage by 17%. The expansion includes 45 first-time exhibitors, bringing companies, such as Addictive Desert Designs, Competition 4x4, MaxTrac Suspension and Truck Armor into the section, joining SEMA Show veterans, such as Access Roll-Up Covers, Disc Brakes Australia and T-Rex Grilles.

As the premier off-road showcase in America, the 2011 SEMA Show allows a trade-only audience to meet face-to-face with the manufacturers, vehicles and icons that will dominate this market throughout 2012.  

Buyers: To register for the 2011 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register.

Exhibitors: Reserve your space for the 2011 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

Check out all sections of the Show and its exhibitors through the 2011 SEMA Show online floorplan.

Ira Gabriel joined EasyCare as vice president, executive director for Motor Trend Certified Vehicles.

Ira Gabriel Joins Management Team at EasyCare
Motor Trend, part of Source Interlink Media LLC, and EasyCare announced that Ira Gabriel has joined the management team at EasyCare as vice president, executive director for Motor Trend Certified Vehicles. In his new position, Gabriel will focus on the growth and continued success of Motor Trend Certified Vehicles, a program that offers consumers an opportunity to purchase vehicles that have been thoroughly inspected, upgraded to carry additional consumer benefits provided by EasyCare and guaranteed. Gabriel joins EasyCare with a background of more than two decades in the automotive industry. He began his career in 1988 at Petersen Publishing and went on to hold prominent positions in marketing, sales and management. In 2001, Gabriel was named publisher of Hot Rod magazine, one of the company's flagship performance automotive titles. In 2006, he became the publisher of Motor Trend.

AWE Tuning Celebrates "20 Years in 20 Days"
To celebrate the company's 20th anniversary, AWE Tuning announced a special promotion, "20 years in 20 days." The promotion will recap AWE Tuning's evolution, one year per day. Its history will be shared with enthusiasts on forums and on the company's Facebook page one day at a time until October 4. In recognition of the anniversary, AWE is offering special pricing on its catalog.

Jason Snyder Joins PowerTV
PowerTV has hired Jason Snyder as vice president of business development. He most recently served as the vice president of marketing for Edelbrock Corp. According to PowerTV, Snyder will help further grow its existing markets and improve and expand relationships with new companies in the automotive industry.

Sheryl Wilkerson Leads AAIA Regulatory and Government Affairs
Sheryl Wilkerson has joined the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) as senior vice president of regulatory and government affairs. According to AAIA, the appointment of Wilkerson will help strengthen the company's current staff and bolster its presence in Congress, regulatory agencies and the global marketplace. Wilkerson was previously president of Willow LLC, where she advised automotive, telematics, industry associations and wireless and technology companies on regulatory, government affairs, public safety and technology issues.

Pep Boys was inducted into the Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous Cruisin’ Hall of Fame in the historical category.

The Pep Boys Inducted Into Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous Cruisin’ Hall of Fame
The Pep Boys—Manny, Moe & Jack—was inducted into the Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous Cruisin’ Hall of Fame in the historical category, on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the California Theatre of Performing Arts. The award honors individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the American automotive landscape. Accepting the award for Pep Boys was the company’s Divisional Vice President of Southern California Sean Chidsey. Previous honorees have included racecar drivers Carroll Shelby and Parnelli Jones, the Beach Boys, icons of the automotive world and Motor Trend magazine.

The photo gallery on www.enjoythedrive.com features more than 2,000 photos of vehicles on display at the 2010 SEMA Show. A new group of pictures included each week in SEMA eNews. This week's collection of photos features vehicles from Lincoln.

The photo database is searchable by vehicle make, vehicle model, exhibitor name and more.

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