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Hunter Miller won the UTV race at King of the Hammers.

Hunter Miller Wins 2020 UTV King of the Hammers

Can-Am swept the podium at the annual Can-Am UTV King of the Hammers, presented by HCR, with newcomer Hunter Miller beating Kyle Chaney and Phil Blurton to round out the podium. Although Miller is new to King of the Hammers, he has a long history racing for Can-Am, winning championships in GNCC and WORCS. View the complete UTV results.

SpeedVideo and Drag Illustrated Partner to Live Broadcast World Doorslammer Nationals and Main Event

SpeedVideo and Drag Illustrated have announced a multi-year partnership to live broadcast the Drag Illustrated World Doorslammer Nationals, presented by CTech Manufacturing and the Drag Illustrated “The Main Event” on the SpeedVideo network. The Drag Illustrated World Doorslammer Nationals is set to take place March 6–8, at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Florida with Pro Stock and Pro Mod Shootouts taking center stage. The winners in both Pro Stock and Pro Mod will take home $50,000. The Drag Illustrated Main Event 2020 will be hosted at Bandimere Speedway, July 31–August 1.

Sara Price

VP Racing Fuels Agrees to Multi-Year Sponsorship With Off-Road Racer Sara Price

VP Racing Fuels Inc. has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship of off-road racer Sara Price, who launched the new relationship at the King of the Hammers race last weekend. Price is an accomplished racer, having competed in motocross, rallying, the X Games and Stadium Super Trucks. She has won 17 national motocross championships and medaled in the X Games and Stadium Super Trucks. Her latest success includes winning the SCORE International Trophy Truck Spec championship. She also completed the Baja 1000 as the first-ever IronWoman in the class and first-ever female to win the TT Spec championship. Price is the latest addition to VP’s list of offroad racers that include Cameron Steele, Johnny Campbell and Robby Gordon.

John Andretti

John Andretti Passes Away After Battle With Cancer

NASCAR and IndyCar driver John Andretti, 56, passed away last Thursday after a lengthy battle with cancer, Andretti Autosport announced. He was the first driver to attempt the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 doubleheader in 1994, finishing 10th at Indy for A.J. Foyt Racing and 36th at Charlotte Motor Speedway for Billy Hagan. Andretti also was among the winning sports car team in the overall title at the 1989 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. The nephew of racing legend Mario Andretti, he raced in NASCAR’s premier series full time from ’94–”03, including six seasons with Petty Enterprises. He won the 400-mile race at Daytona International Speedway in July 1997. On April 18, 1999, his last Cup win came in the No. 43 Pontiac at Martinsville Speedway. Andretti was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017. He is survived by his wife Nancy, and children Jarrett, Olivia and Amelia.

Red Line Synthetic Oil’s partnership with Steve Torrence and Torrence Racing will continue throughout the 2020 NHRA Top Fuel season.

Red Line Synthetic Oil Extends Partnership With Torrence Racing for 2020 

Red Line Synthetic Oil has announced its longstanding partnership with Steve Torrence and Torrence Racing will continue throughout the 2020 NHRA Top Fuel season. Red Line Synthetic Oil has been the Torrence’s lubricant provider of choice since its inception in 2011. In 2011, NHRA World champion Torrence piloted the CAPCO Contractors Dragster for the first time with Red Line Oil on board as an official sponsor. Since then, he has secured two Top Fuel World Championships and 36 career victories while working closely with Red Line’s technical team.

GET’M Performance Announces Primary Sponsorship of the MotorCity Muscle Challenge N/A 9-inch Heads Up Racing Series

GET'M Performance has announced that the company is sponsoring the MotorCity Muscle Challenge N/A 9-inch Heads Up Series for the foreseeable future. The MotorCity Muscle Challenge features 9-in. tire/4150-carburetor-based racing. Highlights of this year’s six-race series kicks off at US 131 Motorsports Park with the F.A.S.T. Spring Nationals (May 8–9), followed by US 131 Motorsports Park Invitational (June 13–14). The series also will compete during the NMCA’s 19th Annual All-American Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park (August 27–30) and NMCA’s 19th Annual Word Street Finals at Lucas Oil Raceway (September 24–27).

Nerren Racing will compete in the full schedule of the 2020 Formula Drift Championships.

Champion Modern Muscle Oil and Nerren Racing Release 2020 Formula Drift Schedule  

Champion Brands has announced that Nerren Racing will compete in the full schedule of the 2020 Formula Drift Championships using Champion Modern Muscle Motor Oils:

• Long Beach, California, April 10–11
• Atlanta, May 8–9
• Orlando, Florida, May 28–30
• Englishtown, New Jersey, June 18–20
• Monroe, Washington, July 17–18
• St. Louis, Missouri, August 6–8
• Sonoma, California, September 11–13
• Irwindale, California, October 16–17

Kalitta Motorsports and Revchem Composites Join Forces in Wide-Ranging Partnership

Kalitta Motorsports will join forces with Revchem Composites on a diverse marketing partnership beginning with the 60th annual NHRA Winternationals. Kalitta will work with Revchem Composites throughout the course of the season on technical opportunities and strategic partnerships with the many corporate partners already aligned with the race team. Kalitta Motorsports already uses a variety of products distributed by Revchem Composite in their Michigan-based shop, and Revchem will be branded on Doug Kalitta’s Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster’s rear wing throughout the season. Revchem Composites will also participate in the business-to-business pit-side hospitality program Kalitta Motorsports hosts at each NHRA national event.

Here’s a first real look at the RAM Rebel TRX, and it looks ready to take on the Raptor.

RAM is expected to launch a full-on rival to the Ford F-150-based Raptor performance pickup in 2020 with the Rebel TRX. It's expected to get the Hellcat version of the 6.2L supercharged V8 found in models such as the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, to name but two.

The 707hp figure is expected to remain (it could clearly be heard), and like other Hellcat-equipped models, the RAM Rebel TRX looks like it will get a revised body that's expected to be more muscular, based on the heavy camouflage on this prototype. Ride height and tires seem to be taken from the off-road-oriented Rebel variant of the 1500, suggesting the Rebel TRX will have off-road prowess to rival the Raptor, too.

Expect the Rebel TRX to go on sale sometime in 2020, either labeled as a ’20 or ’21 model. Prices should rival those of the Raptor's, which start at around $54,000.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first real look at the RAM Rebel TRX, and it looks ready to take on the Raptor.

RAM is expected to launch a full-on rival to the Ford F-150-based Raptor performance pickup in 2020 with the Rebel TRX. It's expected to get the Hellcat version of the 6.2L supercharged V8 found in models such as the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, to name but two.

The 707hp figure is expected to remain (it could clearly be heard), and like other Hellcat-equipped models, the RAM Rebel TRX looks like it will get a revised body that's expected to be more muscular, based on the heavy camouflage on this prototype. Ride height and tires seem to be taken from the off-road-oriented Rebel variant of the 1500, suggesting the Rebel TRX will have off-road prowess to rival the Raptor, too.

Expect the Rebel TRX to go on sale sometime in 2020, either labeled as a ’20 or ’21 model. Prices should rival those of the Raptor's, which start at around $54,000.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first real look at the RAM Rebel TRX, and it looks ready to take on the Raptor.

RAM is expected to launch a full-on rival to the Ford F-150-based Raptor performance pickup in 2020 with the Rebel TRX. It's expected to get the Hellcat version of the 6.2L supercharged V8 found in models such as the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, to name but two.

The 707hp figure is expected to remain (it could clearly be heard), and like other Hellcat-equipped models, the RAM Rebel TRX looks like it will get a revised body that's expected to be more muscular, based on the heavy camouflage on this prototype. Ride height and tires seem to be taken from the off-road-oriented Rebel variant of the 1500, suggesting the Rebel TRX will have off-road prowess to rival the Raptor, too.

Expect the Rebel TRX to go on sale sometime in 2020, either labeled as a ’20 or ’21 model. Prices should rival those of the Raptor's, which start at around $54,000.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first real look at the RAM Rebel TRX, and it looks ready to take on the Raptor.

RAM is expected to launch a full-on rival to the Ford F-150-based Raptor performance pickup in 2020 with the Rebel TRX. It's expected to get the Hellcat version of the 6.2L supercharged V8 found in models such as the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, to name but two.

The 707hp figure is expected to remain (it could clearly be heard), and like other Hellcat-equipped models, the RAM Rebel TRX looks like it will get a revised body that's expected to be more muscular, based on the heavy camouflage on this prototype. Ride height and tires seem to be taken from the off-road-oriented Rebel variant of the 1500, suggesting the Rebel TRX will have off-road prowess to rival the Raptor, too.

Expect the Rebel TRX to go on sale sometime in 2020, either labeled as a ’20 or ’21 model. Prices should rival those of the Raptor's, which start at around $54,000.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first real look at the RAM Rebel TRX, and it looks ready to take on the Raptor.

RAM is expected to launch a full-on rival to the Ford F-150-based Raptor performance pickup in 2020 with the Rebel TRX. It's expected to get the Hellcat version of the 6.2L supercharged V8 found in models such as the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, to name but two.

The 707hp figure is expected to remain (it could clearly be heard), and like other Hellcat-equipped models, the RAM Rebel TRX looks like it will get a revised body that's expected to be more muscular, based on the heavy camouflage on this prototype. Ride height and tires seem to be taken from the off-road-oriented Rebel variant of the 1500, suggesting the Rebel TRX will have off-road prowess to rival the Raptor, too.

Expect the Rebel TRX to go on sale sometime in 2020, either labeled as a ’20 or ’21 model. Prices should rival those of the Raptor's, which start at around $54,000.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first real look at the RAM Rebel TRX, and it looks ready to take on the Raptor.

RAM is expected to launch a full-on rival to the Ford F-150-based Raptor performance pickup in 2020 with the Rebel TRX. It's expected to get the Hellcat version of the 6.2L supercharged V8 found in models such as the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, to name but two.

The 707hp figure is expected to remain (it could clearly be heard), and like other Hellcat-equipped models, the RAM Rebel TRX looks like it will get a revised body that's expected to be more muscular, based on the heavy camouflage on this prototype. Ride height and tires seem to be taken from the off-road-oriented Rebel variant of the 1500, suggesting the Rebel TRX will have off-road prowess to rival the Raptor, too.

Expect the Rebel TRX to go on sale sometime in 2020, either labeled as a ’20 or ’21 model. Prices should rival those of the Raptor's, which start at around $54,000.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The SEMA Hall of Fame pays tribute to those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills and an incomparable dedication to industry affairs and progress.

By Lindsay Bianco

Nominations for the 2020 SEMA Hall of Fame are now being accepted. SEMA members have the opportunity to recognize and honor a member of the automotive industry whose leadership and dedication have helped to build the current $44.6 billion specialty-automotive market.  

Members can submit their nominations up until the deadline, March 16.

To help the Hall of Fame Nomination Committee choose the most deserving nominees, the association requests that members provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves the prestigious honor.

Previous accomplishments, industry contributions and community involvement are all examples of background information that contribute to the committee's final decisions. 

The SEMA Hall of Fame was created in 1969 and is the association’s highest recognition, established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth.

The 2019 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees were Bob Chandler, Bruce Crower and Marla Moore (featured on the 2019 August cover of SEMA News magazine to the right).

Learn more about all of the SEMA Hall of Fame inductees at www.SEMAHOF.com.

The SEMA Hall of Fame pays tribute to those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills and an incomparable dedication to industry affairs and progress.

By Lindsay Bianco

Nominations for the 2020 SEMA Hall of Fame are now being accepted. SEMA members have the opportunity to recognize and honor a member of the automotive industry whose leadership and dedication have helped to build the current $44.6 billion specialty-automotive market.  

Members can submit their nominations up until the deadline, March 16.

To help the Hall of Fame Nomination Committee choose the most deserving nominees, the association requests that members provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves the prestigious honor.

Previous accomplishments, industry contributions and community involvement are all examples of background information that contribute to the committee's final decisions. 

The SEMA Hall of Fame was created in 1969 and is the association’s highest recognition, established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth.

The 2019 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees were Bob Chandler, Bruce Crower and Marla Moore (featured on the 2019 August cover of SEMA News magazine to the right).

Learn more about all of the SEMA Hall of Fame inductees at www.SEMAHOF.com.

By Ashley Reyes

The SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program gives students valuable hands-on educational automotive experiences.

Forty-three leading aftermarket parts manufacturers and retailers are making it possible for the hundreds of students participating in the SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program to gain valuable hands-on educational automotive experiences.

Program sponsors are donating more than 280 different aftermarket products and serving as mentors so that more than 600 automotive students from 10 schools can customize five Jeep TJs and five Third-Generation Toyota 4Runners as part of their auto shop curriculum this spring. After completion, the vehicles will be auctioned off with program partner Bring a Trailer, with 100% of the proceeds being reinvested back into the program to expand its reach and fund another round of builds for the ’20–’21 school year.

“It’s our vision that the expansion of this program will inspire automotive shop class students nationwide,” said Katie Hurst, SEMA manager of youth engagement programs. “We thank our sponsors who have supported this program through product donations to help foster the next generation of aftermarket leaders and innovators.”

Aftermarket companies may still participate by filling out the product donation form. Submissions will be reviewed and accepted individually based on program alignment and need. Those interested in mentoring a school should contact Hurst at katieh@sema.org.  

Thank you to our sponsors:  

• 4 Wheel Performance
• Absolute Solutions – TRULERS
• Airaid Inc.
• Alloy USA
• Amazon Automotive
• Atturo Tire Corp.
• Auto Custom Carpets Inc.
• AVS
• Azzy’s Design Works LTD
• BOLT Lock
• Bushwacker
• Champion Seat Systems
• Diode Dynamics
• Doug Thorley Headers
• DriV – Rancho Suspension
• FUMOTO USA
• Function and Form
• Horizon Global
• ICON Vehicle Dynamics
• K&N Engineering
• Katzkin Automotive Leather
• Kleinn Air Horns
• MEK Magnet
• Omix-ADA
• OPTIMA Batteries
• ORACLE Lighting
• Patriot Fastbacks
• Pilot Automotive/ Rolling Big Power
• PRP Seats
• Rampage Products
• Rugged Ridge
• ScanGauge – Linear Logic
• Scosche 
• Scorpion Protective Coatings Inc.
• Skyjacker Suspensions
• Solo Motorsports Inc.
• Steele Rubber Products
• Superlift Suspension
• Thermo-Tec High Performance
• T-Rex Truck Products
• Tuffy Security Products
• Voodoo Ride
• WARN Industries