Jim Cozzie, SEMA's immediate past chairman, gives a few pointers on how to win at the Pinewood Drag Races to the kids of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

To add a twist to the Pinewood Drag Races—held in conjunction with the 2010 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, July 23–24, and benefitting the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities—SEMA leadership has agreed to challenge one another to a race-off in the modified class division.

It all started when Joel Ayres, chairman of SEMA Cares, laid down the gauntlet to Rick Rollins, SEMA Board chairman; Scooter Brothers, chair-elect; Jim Cozzie, immediate past chair; Dave Williams, Pinewood Drag Committee chair; Mike Spagnola, Car Show Committee chair; and Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

“It began with some smack talk about my racing ability, since I’m in the truck accessory business, and I figured I’d let it be decided on the track,” Ayres said. “I look forward to embarrassing these leaders of our industry and, at the same time, taking their entry fee money to help the kids at Childhelp and Victory Junction. My car will be carrying the SEMA Cares logo on it as it crosses the finish line first.”

“I have unwavering confidence in my team and the car they’re building for us,” Cozzie said. “In the previous two years, I chose to build my entry myself. This year, the team of future engineers and designers is on the task of producing a winning entry.”

“SEMA-member companies are stepping up to compete for the coveted Council Cup and a chance at the Grand National Champion title with several members of the SEMA Board of Directors vying for bragging rights in this year’s SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races,” Williams said. “We have seen the competition heating up with some trash talk going on, but in the end, it’s all for the kids and what could be a more fun way to raise funds for them than racing cars? Even if one Board member does have a personal Pinewood wind tunnel, he has yet to produce a winning car. In fact, the Kersting girls’ car beat him last year with their first attempt.

“If you want to participate but cannot build a car, you can sponsor a kid-built car for $95,” Williams continued. “Where else can you own your own race team for less than $100 and help the kids at the same time? This is a perfect event to foster camaraderie and the competitive spirit of our industry and help these awesome charities at the same time. Challenge a friend or colleague to race you on July 24.”

“Team Spagnola will be showing up with a 1/8-scale working wind tunnel complete with a working smoke wand,” Spagnola said. “For a small fee, we will wind-tunnel test your derby car. I just hope we don't set off any smoke-detecting fire alarms.”

“The Pinewood Drag Races really do bring out the best in our industry,” Kersting said. “The passion, the competitive spirit, the ingenuity—it’s all there and all for a great cause. And while some of the high-profile participants seem to be spending much of their time boasting of their inevitable victory, I’ll let my on-track performance do the talking for me. Let’s just say I’m looking forward to another great event and an even better showing this year.”

For more information, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

	Jim Cozzie, SEMA's immediate past chairman, gives a few pointers on how to win at the Pinewood Drag Races to the kids of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

To add a twist to the Pinewood Drag Races—held in conjunction with the 2010 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, July 23–24, and benefitting the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities—SEMA leadership has agreed to challenge one another to a race-off in the modified class division.

It all started when Joel Ayres, chairman of SEMA Cares, laid down the gauntlet to Rick Rollins, SEMA Board chairman; Scooter Brothers, chair-elect; Jim Cozzie, immediate past chair; Dave Williams, Pinewood Drag Committee chair; Mike Spagnola, Car Show Committee chair; and Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

“It began with some smack talk about my racing ability, since I’m in the truck accessory business, and I figured I’d let it be decided on the track,” Ayres said. “I look forward to embarrassing these leaders of our industry and, at the same time, taking their entry fee money to help the kids at Childhelp and Victory Junction. My car will be carrying the SEMA Cares logo on it as it crosses the finish line first.”

“I have unwavering confidence in my team and the car they’re building for us,” Cozzie said. “In the previous two years, I chose to build my entry myself. This year, the team of future engineers and designers is on the task of producing a winning entry.”

“SEMA-member companies are stepping up to compete for the coveted Council Cup and a chance at the Grand National Champion title with several members of the SEMA Board of Directors vying for bragging rights in this year’s SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races,” Williams said. “We have seen the competition heating up with some trash talk going on, but in the end, it’s all for the kids and what could be a more fun way to raise funds for them than racing cars? Even if one Board member does have a personal Pinewood wind tunnel, he has yet to produce a winning car. In fact, the Kersting girls’ car beat him last year with their first attempt.

“If you want to participate but cannot build a car, you can sponsor a kid-built car for $95,” Williams continued. “Where else can you own your own race team for less than $100 and help the kids at the same time? This is a perfect event to foster camaraderie and the competitive spirit of our industry and help these awesome charities at the same time. Challenge a friend or colleague to race you on July 24.”

“Team Spagnola will be showing up with a 1/8-scale working wind tunnel complete with a working smoke wand,” Spagnola said. “For a small fee, we will wind-tunnel test your derby car. I just hope we don't set off any smoke-detecting fire alarms.”

“The Pinewood Drag Races really do bring out the best in our industry,” Kersting said. “The passion, the competitive spirit, the ingenuity—it’s all there and all for a great cause. And while some of the high-profile participants seem to be spending much of their time boasting of their inevitable victory, I’ll let my on-track performance do the talking for me. Let’s just say I’m looking forward to another great event and an even better showing this year.”

For more information, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

	Jim Cozzie, SEMA's immediate past chairman, gives a few pointers on how to win at the Pinewood Drag Races to the kids of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

To add a twist to the Pinewood Drag Races—held in conjunction with the 2010 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, July 23–24, and benefitting the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities—SEMA leadership has agreed to challenge one another to a race-off in the modified class division.

It all started when Joel Ayres, chairman of SEMA Cares, laid down the gauntlet to Rick Rollins, SEMA Board chairman; Scooter Brothers, chair-elect; Jim Cozzie, immediate past chair; Dave Williams, Pinewood Drag Committee chair; Mike Spagnola, Car Show Committee chair; and Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

“It began with some smack talk about my racing ability, since I’m in the truck accessory business, and I figured I’d let it be decided on the track,” Ayres said. “I look forward to embarrassing these leaders of our industry and, at the same time, taking their entry fee money to help the kids at Childhelp and Victory Junction. My car will be carrying the SEMA Cares logo on it as it crosses the finish line first.”

“I have unwavering confidence in my team and the car they’re building for us,” Cozzie said. “In the previous two years, I chose to build my entry myself. This year, the team of future engineers and designers is on the task of producing a winning entry.”

“SEMA-member companies are stepping up to compete for the coveted Council Cup and a chance at the Grand National Champion title with several members of the SEMA Board of Directors vying for bragging rights in this year’s SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races,” Williams said. “We have seen the competition heating up with some trash talk going on, but in the end, it’s all for the kids and what could be a more fun way to raise funds for them than racing cars? Even if one Board member does have a personal Pinewood wind tunnel, he has yet to produce a winning car. In fact, the Kersting girls’ car beat him last year with their first attempt.

“If you want to participate but cannot build a car, you can sponsor a kid-built car for $95,” Williams continued. “Where else can you own your own race team for less than $100 and help the kids at the same time? This is a perfect event to foster camaraderie and the competitive spirit of our industry and help these awesome charities at the same time. Challenge a friend or colleague to race you on July 24.”

“Team Spagnola will be showing up with a 1/8-scale working wind tunnel complete with a working smoke wand,” Spagnola said. “For a small fee, we will wind-tunnel test your derby car. I just hope we don't set off any smoke-detecting fire alarms.”

“The Pinewood Drag Races really do bring out the best in our industry,” Kersting said. “The passion, the competitive spirit, the ingenuity—it’s all there and all for a great cause. And while some of the high-profile participants seem to be spending much of their time boasting of their inevitable victory, I’ll let my on-track performance do the talking for me. Let’s just say I’m looking forward to another great event and an even better showing this year.”

For more information, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

	Jim Cozzie, SEMA's immediate past chairman, gives a few pointers on how to win at the Pinewood Drag Races to the kids of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

To add a twist to the Pinewood Drag Races—held in conjunction with the 2010 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, July 23–24, and benefitting the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities—SEMA leadership has agreed to challenge one another to a race-off in the modified class division.

It all started when Joel Ayres, chairman of SEMA Cares, laid down the gauntlet to Rick Rollins, SEMA Board chairman; Scooter Brothers, chair-elect; Jim Cozzie, immediate past chair; Dave Williams, Pinewood Drag Committee chair; Mike Spagnola, Car Show Committee chair; and Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

“It began with some smack talk about my racing ability, since I’m in the truck accessory business, and I figured I’d let it be decided on the track,” Ayres said. “I look forward to embarrassing these leaders of our industry and, at the same time, taking their entry fee money to help the kids at Childhelp and Victory Junction. My car will be carrying the SEMA Cares logo on it as it crosses the finish line first.”

“I have unwavering confidence in my team and the car they’re building for us,” Cozzie said. “In the previous two years, I chose to build my entry myself. This year, the team of future engineers and designers is on the task of producing a winning entry.”

“SEMA-member companies are stepping up to compete for the coveted Council Cup and a chance at the Grand National Champion title with several members of the SEMA Board of Directors vying for bragging rights in this year’s SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races,” Williams said. “We have seen the competition heating up with some trash talk going on, but in the end, it’s all for the kids and what could be a more fun way to raise funds for them than racing cars? Even if one Board member does have a personal Pinewood wind tunnel, he has yet to produce a winning car. In fact, the Kersting girls’ car beat him last year with their first attempt.

“If you want to participate but cannot build a car, you can sponsor a kid-built car for $95,” Williams continued. “Where else can you own your own race team for less than $100 and help the kids at the same time? This is a perfect event to foster camaraderie and the competitive spirit of our industry and help these awesome charities at the same time. Challenge a friend or colleague to race you on July 24.”

“Team Spagnola will be showing up with a 1/8-scale working wind tunnel complete with a working smoke wand,” Spagnola said. “For a small fee, we will wind-tunnel test your derby car. I just hope we don't set off any smoke-detecting fire alarms.”

“The Pinewood Drag Races really do bring out the best in our industry,” Kersting said. “The passion, the competitive spirit, the ingenuity—it’s all there and all for a great cause. And while some of the high-profile participants seem to be spending much of their time boasting of their inevitable victory, I’ll let my on-track performance do the talking for me. Let’s just say I’m looking forward to another great event and an even better showing this year.”

For more information, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

	Jim Cozzie, SEMA's immediate past chairman, gives a few pointers on how to win at the Pinewood Drag Races to the kids of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

To add a twist to the Pinewood Drag Races—held in conjunction with the 2010 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, July 23–24, and benefitting the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities—SEMA leadership has agreed to challenge one another to a race-off in the modified class division.

It all started when Joel Ayres, chairman of SEMA Cares, laid down the gauntlet to Rick Rollins, SEMA Board chairman; Scooter Brothers, chair-elect; Jim Cozzie, immediate past chair; Dave Williams, Pinewood Drag Committee chair; Mike Spagnola, Car Show Committee chair; and Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

“It began with some smack talk about my racing ability, since I’m in the truck accessory business, and I figured I’d let it be decided on the track,” Ayres said. “I look forward to embarrassing these leaders of our industry and, at the same time, taking their entry fee money to help the kids at Childhelp and Victory Junction. My car will be carrying the SEMA Cares logo on it as it crosses the finish line first.”

“I have unwavering confidence in my team and the car they’re building for us,” Cozzie said. “In the previous two years, I chose to build my entry myself. This year, the team of future engineers and designers is on the task of producing a winning entry.”

“SEMA-member companies are stepping up to compete for the coveted Council Cup and a chance at the Grand National Champion title with several members of the SEMA Board of Directors vying for bragging rights in this year’s SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races,” Williams said. “We have seen the competition heating up with some trash talk going on, but in the end, it’s all for the kids and what could be a more fun way to raise funds for them than racing cars? Even if one Board member does have a personal Pinewood wind tunnel, he has yet to produce a winning car. In fact, the Kersting girls’ car beat him last year with their first attempt.

“If you want to participate but cannot build a car, you can sponsor a kid-built car for $95,” Williams continued. “Where else can you own your own race team for less than $100 and help the kids at the same time? This is a perfect event to foster camaraderie and the competitive spirit of our industry and help these awesome charities at the same time. Challenge a friend or colleague to race you on July 24.”

“Team Spagnola will be showing up with a 1/8-scale working wind tunnel complete with a working smoke wand,” Spagnola said. “For a small fee, we will wind-tunnel test your derby car. I just hope we don't set off any smoke-detecting fire alarms.”

“The Pinewood Drag Races really do bring out the best in our industry,” Kersting said. “The passion, the competitive spirit, the ingenuity—it’s all there and all for a great cause. And while some of the high-profile participants seem to be spending much of their time boasting of their inevitable victory, I’ll let my on-track performance do the talking for me. Let’s just say I’m looking forward to another great event and an even better showing this year.”

For more information, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

	Jim Cozzie, SEMA's immediate past chairman, gives a few pointers on how to win at the Pinewood Drag Races to the kids of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

To add a twist to the Pinewood Drag Races—held in conjunction with the 2010 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, July 23–24, and benefitting the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities—SEMA leadership has agreed to challenge one another to a race-off in the modified class division.

It all started when Joel Ayres, chairman of SEMA Cares, laid down the gauntlet to Rick Rollins, SEMA Board chairman; Scooter Brothers, chair-elect; Jim Cozzie, immediate past chair; Dave Williams, Pinewood Drag Committee chair; Mike Spagnola, Car Show Committee chair; and Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

“It began with some smack talk about my racing ability, since I’m in the truck accessory business, and I figured I’d let it be decided on the track,” Ayres said. “I look forward to embarrassing these leaders of our industry and, at the same time, taking their entry fee money to help the kids at Childhelp and Victory Junction. My car will be carrying the SEMA Cares logo on it as it crosses the finish line first.”

“I have unwavering confidence in my team and the car they’re building for us,” Cozzie said. “In the previous two years, I chose to build my entry myself. This year, the team of future engineers and designers is on the task of producing a winning entry.”

“SEMA-member companies are stepping up to compete for the coveted Council Cup and a chance at the Grand National Champion title with several members of the SEMA Board of Directors vying for bragging rights in this year’s SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races,” Williams said. “We have seen the competition heating up with some trash talk going on, but in the end, it’s all for the kids and what could be a more fun way to raise funds for them than racing cars? Even if one Board member does have a personal Pinewood wind tunnel, he has yet to produce a winning car. In fact, the Kersting girls’ car beat him last year with their first attempt.

“If you want to participate but cannot build a car, you can sponsor a kid-built car for $95,” Williams continued. “Where else can you own your own race team for less than $100 and help the kids at the same time? This is a perfect event to foster camaraderie and the competitive spirit of our industry and help these awesome charities at the same time. Challenge a friend or colleague to race you on July 24.”

“Team Spagnola will be showing up with a 1/8-scale working wind tunnel complete with a working smoke wand,” Spagnola said. “For a small fee, we will wind-tunnel test your derby car. I just hope we don't set off any smoke-detecting fire alarms.”

“The Pinewood Drag Races really do bring out the best in our industry,” Kersting said. “The passion, the competitive spirit, the ingenuity—it’s all there and all for a great cause. And while some of the high-profile participants seem to be spending much of their time boasting of their inevitable victory, I’ll let my on-track performance do the talking for me. Let’s just say I’m looking forward to another great event and an even better showing this year.”

For more information, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Tom McKernan, CEO of Automobile Club of Southern California, and legendary voice of NHRA Dave McClelland have been named to the board of directors of The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. McKernan has been a huge supporter of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, both personally and professionally, forging the deal that brought on the Automobile Club of Southern California as presenting sponsor in 2004. McClelland, known throughout the motorsports world as “The Voice of NHRA” joins the museum board after a lifetime of involvement in broadcasting and drag racing. McKernan and McClelland join Alex Xydias, Peter Clifford, Gary Darcy, Steve Gibbs and Wayne McMurtry on the current board of directors.

	Floyd Williams' '32 roadster was named the 2010 Goodguys/Gearstar Hot Rod of the Year.

The ’32 Ford hot rod roadster of Floyd Williams took home the 2010 Goodguys/Gearstar Hot Rod of the Year award at the 22nd Hot Rod Nationals in Indianapolis. Look for the Williams’ hot rod roadster at the Goodguys 13th PPG Nationals in Columbus, the Goodguys 24th West Coast Nationals, Goodguys Midwestern Nationals in Kansas City and the season-ending Southwest Nationals in Scottsdale, Arizona. Learn more about the rod and its builders here.

The New Jersey Motorsports Park has introduced a new state-certified program for teen drivers. The classes feature professional instructors, classroom and hands-on instruction and are accredited by insurance companies. Remaining class dates are July 27, August 18 and September 1. More information is available at www.njmp.com.

Mishimoto launched a new contest that will send one lucky winner and a guest to see round five of the Formula Drift action in Las Vegas. The grand-prize winner of the contest receives airfare to Vegas for two, hotel accommodation for two at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, Formula Drift tickets and more. The contest runs through July 23, 2010, and contestants must be at least 18 years old. Visit www.mishimotolovesvegas.com to enter.

CORSA Performance Exhausts announced its return as the official performance exhaust and associate sponsor of the 3rd Annual LX & Beyond Nationals event, July 17–18, at Quaker City Raceway in Salem, Ohio. The 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals will feature hundreds of stock, modified, custom and extreme late-model Mopar muscle and performance vehicles as well as heads-up drag racing in the Montgomery Modern Street HEMI Shootout Series.

Step N Stor, a brand of Lift & Storage Systems Inc., has selected Galaxie Management Inc., to assist in promoting the Step N Stor to Department of Defense agencies. Galaxie Defense Marketing Services has worked in defense/government sales and marketing services for more than 30 with the purpose of maximizing client sales to OEMs and the defense department by establishing and maintaining relationships with key decision makers and procurement personnel.

Eugene, Oregon-based, Delta Kits has donated $6,000 so far in 2010 to Living Water International—a Christian organization based in Stafford, Texas, that aides developing countries around the world through implementing participatory, community-based water solutions. The donations have helped provide a new well for Maher Town, a community in Liberia, and training to demonstrate proper care for the pump. According to a recent report by Living Water International released in May the new well is providing fresh water to 1,200 people.

	With a design originally crafted by Local Motors' community member Sangho Kim, a 2010 graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, the Rally Fighter is Local Motors' first production vehicle [photo courtesy Local Motors].

Local Motors will conduct an open house of its micro-factory facility in Chandler, Arizona, on July 31, 2010, 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. The evening will feature a tour of the facility, a demonstration of the Rally Fighter car, live music and a car show. RSVP Here.

According to its mission statement, Local Motors is a new American car company with unique methods to design, manufacture and bring to market efficient vehicles through a revolutionary, local assembly and retail experience. The company utilizes a large community of car designers and engineers collaborating to develop innovate vehicles.

John "Jay" Rogers founded Local Motors in 2007 based on the concept of open sourcing and open design. He wanted customers to assist in the design and development of the cars his company would create. Through the Internet, he built a community of artists, enthusiasts and car designers.

Learn more about Local Motors at www.local-motors.com.

	With a design originally crafted by Local Motors' community member Sangho Kim, a 2010 graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, the Rally Fighter is Local Motors' first production vehicle [photo courtesy Local Motors].

Local Motors will conduct an open house of its micro-factory facility in Chandler, Arizona, on July 31, 2010, 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. The evening will feature a tour of the facility, a demonstration of the Rally Fighter car, live music and a car show. RSVP Here.

According to its mission statement, Local Motors is a new American car company with unique methods to design, manufacture and bring to market efficient vehicles through a revolutionary, local assembly and retail experience. The company utilizes a large community of car designers and engineers collaborating to develop innovate vehicles.

John "Jay" Rogers founded Local Motors in 2007 based on the concept of open sourcing and open design. He wanted customers to assist in the design and development of the cars his company would create. Through the Internet, he built a community of artists, enthusiasts and car designers.

Learn more about Local Motors at www.local-motors.com.

	With a design originally crafted by Local Motors' community member Sangho Kim, a 2010 graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, the Rally Fighter is Local Motors' first production vehicle [photo courtesy Local Motors].

Local Motors will conduct an open house of its micro-factory facility in Chandler, Arizona, on July 31, 2010, 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. The evening will feature a tour of the facility, a demonstration of the Rally Fighter car, live music and a car show. RSVP Here.

According to its mission statement, Local Motors is a new American car company with unique methods to design, manufacture and bring to market efficient vehicles through a revolutionary, local assembly and retail experience. The company utilizes a large community of car designers and engineers collaborating to develop innovate vehicles.

John "Jay" Rogers founded Local Motors in 2007 based on the concept of open sourcing and open design. He wanted customers to assist in the design and development of the cars his company would create. Through the Internet, he built a community of artists, enthusiasts and car designers.

Learn more about Local Motors at www.local-motors.com.