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	The 4th Annual Energy Suspension NMCA WEST Street Car Nationals welcomed racers to Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, California, September 18–20.

4th Annual Energy Suspension NMCA WEST Street Car Nationals Race Wrap

As the NMCA WEST VP Racing Fuels Street Car Nationals season continues, the 4th Annual Energy Suspension NMCA WEST Street Car Nationals welcomed racers to Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, California, September 18–20.

Garrett Turbo Pro Mod: With a 6.27 at 217 mph run, Rick Snavely defeated Greg Seth-Hunter’s 6.40 at 227.

ProCharger Street Outlaw: With a 5.21 at 146, Ryan Jones in his ’65 Chevy Nova beat Armen Maghdessian’s ’57 Chevy, which clocked a 5.25 at 146.72.

2015 Lucas Oil NA 10.5 Championship: Tony Aneian's 8.13 at 167.97 mph over Vic Brum's 10.31 at 96.30 secured his victory celebration in the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle.

ARP Outlaw 8.5: With a 5.24 at 144, Dan Hale, in his ’89 Fox-body Mustang, got to the stripe sooner than Erick Aldrich's 5.60 at 140 mph.

Top Sportsman: The ’00 Firebird of Anthony Matassa prevailed over Ricky Deuschle and his ’02 Camaro. Matassa went 7.958 on his 7.91 dial-in, while Deuschle was 8.023 on his 7.99 dial in.

Champion Cooling Pro Comp: Dave Gotts and his ’67 Camaro faced Hank Pramov and his ’72 Vega in the final round. Gotts went on to take the win, running 9.91 on a 9.90 index while Pramov was 9.94 on the same.

Scat Crankshafts Open Comp: Justen Spencer ran a 9.753 on a 9.74 index versus Mike Nordahl's 10.566 on a 10.54.

MMR Mustang Madness: Ron Mihld piloted his classic ’67 Mustang to a winning 13.114 against a 13.12, which edged out Greg Dreher and his ’84 Mustang’s 10.702 on a 10.72.

Hedman Headers Nostalgia Street Car: James Ferguson let his ’66 Malibu loose .001 seconds too soon, handing the win and trip to the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle to Charlie Jorgensen and his ’72 Chevy Nova.

Edelbrock Super Quick: Dustin Lee ran a 7.970 on his 7.96 dial-in compared to Katelyn Whynaught's 7.810 on a 7.82 bid.

The Calvert Racing Quick Street: Jeff Interlicchia's Mopar’s 10.672 on a 10.67 dial-in beat the pro street Camaro of D.J. Houmard’s 9.505 against his 9.52 dial in.

Vortech Superchargers True Street: Bryan Corey took home the win behind the wheel of his Chevy Nova with a three-run average of 9.61 seconds. Dan Geis was close behind in the runner-up spot with a 9.97.

Edelbrock Bracket Showdown: Mark Miyashiro was victorious over Kevin Houmard in B1's battle of the open roadsters. In B2, it was Kevin's son, Ryan, who took the win behind the wheel of a ’93 Camaro after defeating Jeff Interlicchia, and Willie Hoefer took the B3 win over Jack Swanson.

Hotchkis Performance Autocross presented by Nitto Tire: Ryan Thacker raised the Hotchkis Cup with a 32.162-second average.

DynoMax Driver Clay Gilstrap Earns First Career Win at ULTRA4 Hot Springs Race

DynoMax driver Clay Gilstrap finished more than three minutes ahead of the competition and earned his first ULTRA4 victory in the ULTRA4 Hot Springs Race. Other Team DynoMax drivers also posted top-10 finishes: Levi Shirley finished second; Wayland Campbell, fourth; Bailey Campbell, sixth; and Shannon Campbell, eighth. Rob Matzell finished second in the 4500 Modified series race. This was the third annual race at Superlift Off Road Vehicle Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and the last of the 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional Series.

	Rod Hodson set a new lap record of 114.55 mph.

Isle of Man Manx GP Racer Breaks Record

Rod Hodson, 28-year-old Wigan rider, took on the Isle of Man mountain course on his JGH Racing Kawasaki ER-6f with Avon’s 3D Ultra Xtreme tires and set a new lap record of 114.55 mph. Competing in Supertwin, this was the first win for both Hodson and the Xtremes on this mountain course. Hodson also beat the overall race record, finishing the 150-mile race in just over an hour and 20 minutes with an average speed of 113.057 mph.

Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Rounds 15–16 Results

Check out the race results from rounds 15–16 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, September 18–19, at Las Vegas Motorsports Park.

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	The 4th Annual Energy Suspension NMCA WEST Street Car Nationals welcomed racers to Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, California, September 18–20.

4th Annual Energy Suspension NMCA WEST Street Car Nationals Race Wrap

As the NMCA WEST VP Racing Fuels Street Car Nationals season continues, the 4th Annual Energy Suspension NMCA WEST Street Car Nationals welcomed racers to Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, California, September 18–20.

Garrett Turbo Pro Mod: With a 6.27 at 217 mph run, Rick Snavely defeated Greg Seth-Hunter’s 6.40 at 227.

ProCharger Street Outlaw: With a 5.21 at 146, Ryan Jones in his ’65 Chevy Nova beat Armen Maghdessian’s ’57 Chevy, which clocked a 5.25 at 146.72.

2015 Lucas Oil NA 10.5 Championship: Tony Aneian's 8.13 at 167.97 mph over Vic Brum's 10.31 at 96.30 secured his victory celebration in the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle.

ARP Outlaw 8.5: With a 5.24 at 144, Dan Hale, in his ’89 Fox-body Mustang, got to the stripe sooner than Erick Aldrich's 5.60 at 140 mph.

Top Sportsman: The ’00 Firebird of Anthony Matassa prevailed over Ricky Deuschle and his ’02 Camaro. Matassa went 7.958 on his 7.91 dial-in, while Deuschle was 8.023 on his 7.99 dial in.

Champion Cooling Pro Comp: Dave Gotts and his ’67 Camaro faced Hank Pramov and his ’72 Vega in the final round. Gotts went on to take the win, running 9.91 on a 9.90 index while Pramov was 9.94 on the same.

Scat Crankshafts Open Comp: Justen Spencer ran a 9.753 on a 9.74 index versus Mike Nordahl's 10.566 on a 10.54.

MMR Mustang Madness: Ron Mihld piloted his classic ’67 Mustang to a winning 13.114 against a 13.12, which edged out Greg Dreher and his ’84 Mustang’s 10.702 on a 10.72.

Hedman Headers Nostalgia Street Car: James Ferguson let his ’66 Malibu loose .001 seconds too soon, handing the win and trip to the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle to Charlie Jorgensen and his ’72 Chevy Nova.

Edelbrock Super Quick: Dustin Lee ran a 7.970 on his 7.96 dial-in compared to Katelyn Whynaught's 7.810 on a 7.82 bid.

The Calvert Racing Quick Street: Jeff Interlicchia's Mopar’s 10.672 on a 10.67 dial-in beat the pro street Camaro of D.J. Houmard’s 9.505 against his 9.52 dial in.

Vortech Superchargers True Street: Bryan Corey took home the win behind the wheel of his Chevy Nova with a three-run average of 9.61 seconds. Dan Geis was close behind in the runner-up spot with a 9.97.

Edelbrock Bracket Showdown: Mark Miyashiro was victorious over Kevin Houmard in B1's battle of the open roadsters. In B2, it was Kevin's son, Ryan, who took the win behind the wheel of a ’93 Camaro after defeating Jeff Interlicchia, and Willie Hoefer took the B3 win over Jack Swanson.

Hotchkis Performance Autocross presented by Nitto Tire: Ryan Thacker raised the Hotchkis Cup with a 32.162-second average.

DynoMax Driver Clay Gilstrap Earns First Career Win at ULTRA4 Hot Springs Race

DynoMax driver Clay Gilstrap finished more than three minutes ahead of the competition and earned his first ULTRA4 victory in the ULTRA4 Hot Springs Race. Other Team DynoMax drivers also posted top-10 finishes: Levi Shirley finished second; Wayland Campbell, fourth; Bailey Campbell, sixth; and Shannon Campbell, eighth. Rob Matzell finished second in the 4500 Modified series race. This was the third annual race at Superlift Off Road Vehicle Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and the last of the 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional Series.

	Rod Hodson set a new lap record of 114.55 mph.

Isle of Man Manx GP Racer Breaks Record

Rod Hodson, 28-year-old Wigan rider, took on the Isle of Man mountain course on his JGH Racing Kawasaki ER-6f with Avon’s 3D Ultra Xtreme tires and set a new lap record of 114.55 mph. Competing in Supertwin, this was the first win for both Hodson and the Xtremes on this mountain course. Hodson also beat the overall race record, finishing the 150-mile race in just over an hour and 20 minutes with an average speed of 113.057 mph.

Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Rounds 15–16 Results

Check out the race results from rounds 15–16 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, September 18–19, at Las Vegas Motorsports Park.

By Becca Butler

The inaugural SEMA Battle of the Builders saw top builders compete for the coveted title on a nationwide TV special.

Nearly 200 vehicle builders have entered the second-annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at the 2015 SEMA Show, which runs from November 3–6, in Las Vegas. This elite group of vehicle builders and car customizers from across the country will gather to compete for the title of SEMA’s top builder, proving they’ve demonstrated elite craftsmanship in vehicle modification.

The competition will be narrowed down by a panel of elite automotive editors, who will select the top 10 builders during the SEMA Show. Builders and fans will be able to watch as the finalists vote among themselves who will be named the winner, announced at SEMA Ignited.

Last year, the inaugural competition gained extensive media coverage, serving as the backdrop for a nationwide television special. And this year, Showgoers and consumers can once again join in the culmination of the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 6, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. in Gold Lot, directly across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

While the SEMA Show is trade only and not open to the public, SEMA Ignited gives consumers the chance to view hundreds of SEMA Show vehicles and preview the industry’s latest in automotive accessories. Showgoers can get into the event at no cost. Consumer tickets are available for purchase at www.semaignited.com.

2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Participants:

By Becca Butler

The inaugural SEMA Battle of the Builders saw top builders compete for the coveted title on a nationwide TV special.

Nearly 200 vehicle builders have entered the second-annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at the 2015 SEMA Show, which runs from November 3–6, in Las Vegas. This elite group of vehicle builders and car customizers from across the country will gather to compete for the title of SEMA’s top builder, proving they’ve demonstrated elite craftsmanship in vehicle modification.

The competition will be narrowed down by a panel of elite automotive editors, who will select the top 10 builders during the SEMA Show. Builders and fans will be able to watch as the finalists vote among themselves who will be named the winner, announced at SEMA Ignited.

Last year, the inaugural competition gained extensive media coverage, serving as the backdrop for a nationwide television special. And this year, Showgoers and consumers can once again join in the culmination of the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 6, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. in Gold Lot, directly across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

While the SEMA Show is trade only and not open to the public, SEMA Ignited gives consumers the chance to view hundreds of SEMA Show vehicles and preview the industry’s latest in automotive accessories. Showgoers can get into the event at no cost. Consumer tickets are available for purchase at www.semaignited.com.

2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Participants:

By Becca Butler

The inaugural SEMA Battle of the Builders saw top builders compete for the coveted title on a nationwide TV special.

Nearly 200 vehicle builders have entered the second-annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at the 2015 SEMA Show, which runs from November 3–6, in Las Vegas. This elite group of vehicle builders and car customizers from across the country will gather to compete for the title of SEMA’s top builder, proving they’ve demonstrated elite craftsmanship in vehicle modification.

The competition will be narrowed down by a panel of elite automotive editors, who will select the top 10 builders during the SEMA Show. Builders and fans will be able to watch as the finalists vote among themselves who will be named the winner, announced at SEMA Ignited.

Last year, the inaugural competition gained extensive media coverage, serving as the backdrop for a nationwide television special. And this year, Showgoers and consumers can once again join in the culmination of the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 6, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. in Gold Lot, directly across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

While the SEMA Show is trade only and not open to the public, SEMA Ignited gives consumers the chance to view hundreds of SEMA Show vehicles and preview the industry’s latest in automotive accessories. Showgoers can get into the event at no cost. Consumer tickets are available for purchase at www.semaignited.com.

2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Participants:

By Becca Butler

The inaugural SEMA Battle of the Builders saw top builders compete for the coveted title on a nationwide TV special.

Nearly 200 vehicle builders have entered the second-annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at the 2015 SEMA Show, which runs from November 3–6, in Las Vegas. This elite group of vehicle builders and car customizers from across the country will gather to compete for the title of SEMA’s top builder, proving they’ve demonstrated elite craftsmanship in vehicle modification.

The competition will be narrowed down by a panel of elite automotive editors, who will select the top 10 builders during the SEMA Show. Builders and fans will be able to watch as the finalists vote among themselves who will be named the winner, announced at SEMA Ignited.

Last year, the inaugural competition gained extensive media coverage, serving as the backdrop for a nationwide television special. And this year, Showgoers and consumers can once again join in the culmination of the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 6, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. in Gold Lot, directly across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

While the SEMA Show is trade only and not open to the public, SEMA Ignited gives consumers the chance to view hundreds of SEMA Show vehicles and preview the industry’s latest in automotive accessories. Showgoers can get into the event at no cost. Consumer tickets are available for purchase at www.semaignited.com.

2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Participants:

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TEN: The Enthusiast Network Officially Launches Motor Trend OnDemand SVOD Service

TEN: The Enthusiast Network has announced the offical launch of its Motor Trend OnDemand subscription video on demand (SVOD) service. The new service provides exclusive access to more than 1,000 hours of automotive programming, including premier motorsport racing, original episodic series, event coverage, historical archives, films, documentaries and television series serving the entire spectrum of automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts.

Motor Trend OnDemand is the exclusive North American distributor of more than 60 live motorsports events each year, including racing from Pirelli World Challenge, MotoAmerica, Blancpain Series, DTM, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo, as well as enthusiast events, such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Goodwood Festival of Speed.

In addition, Motor Trend OnDemand will provide exclusive first-look access, bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes footage from its slate of original programs, including “Roadkill,” “Dirt Every Day,” “Head 2 Head,” “Ignition” and “Hot Rod Garage,” along with several new original series, which will be exclusive to the service. TEN will continue to leverage its Emmy-nominated production studio, MindOverEye, for high-quality original programming and build on the success of the Motor Trend Channel on YouTube. 

	Wayde King and Brett Raymer of Las Vegas-based Acrylic Tank Manufacturing teamed up with Omix-ADA to design and build a one-of-a-kind tank as a focal point in the brand’s historic Jeep Collection. Photo Credit: Animal Planet, courtesy of Omix-ADA

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge Makes Guest TV Appearance on Animal Planet’s “Tanked”

Omix-ADA has teamed up with Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM) to create a custom-built aquarium at its new corporate headquarters, which will be featured on Animal Planet’s hit television series “Tanked,” beginning October 2, at 10:00 p.m. (EDT). Led by brothers-in-law Wayde King and Brett Raymer, “Tanked” follows the operations of Las Vegas-based ATM. Since ATM’s beginnings as a family business more than 15 years ago, King and Raymer have made it their mission to travel the globe and transform fellow fish enthusiasts’ dreams into reality by creating custom one-off tanks for celebrities, restaurants, casinos, museums and corporate offices of Fortune 500 companies.

Omix-ADA’s recent grand opening of its new corporate headquarters saw the addition of a dedicated space for its ever-expanding Jeep Collection. With more than 30 vintage, modern and historic Jeeps on display and an additional eight vehicles on view in the lobby, Omix-ADA’s collection is the centerpiece of its Suwanee, Georgia, facility. The collection is displayed against a backdrop chronicling the storied history of Jeep, from its inception during World War II to the present-day JK.

DG Group Marketing Solutions Unveils Photography Studio

DG Group Marketing Solutions, a marketing company based in Clearwater, Florida, has unveiled a new photography studio. The studio features a 15’ x 30’ Chimera F2 Modular Light bank and an infinity cyclorama measuring 38’ x 38’ with a third cove wall of 20’ for complete U-shape coverage. The walls are 14’ tall backing onto 20’ white walls, floor and ceiling. Optional floor-to-ceiling curtains provide complete enclosure. Also available are light unit stands, reflectors, soft boxes, speed rings, umbrellas, hot lights and Gojacks. The studio is available to automotive publishers, editors, and photographers, automobile restorers, high-end auto marketers and automobile collectors.

Snow Performance Inc. Announces Supplier Relationship With BMW AG

BMW AG is introducing water-injection, including components by Snow Performance, into the OEM spotlight on the new M4 GTS and other M-Model vehicles. BMW has indicated that water injection could be introduced across the board on all BMW forced-induction vehicles. BMW’s testing shows reduced fuel consumption of up to 8%, with an increase in performance from 5%–10% with their system—all with emissions compliance.

Rev’d Media Group LLC Announces New Partnership

Rev’d Media Group has announced that it has added Lateral-G.net and Late Model Garage to its family of digital publications. With a combined 40-plus years of automotive expertise, this partnership grows the shared readership of Rev’d Media Group to a reach of more than 350,000 monthly readers. 

AP Exhaust Acquires Eastern Catalytic

AP Exhaust Technologies has announced the acquisition of Eastern Catalytic, headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. This strategic acquisition will combine AP’s full line exhaust offering and expertise with Eastern’s first-to-market catalytic converter emissions capabilities, thus positioning the combined company as a leading exhaust and emissions supplier in the North American automotive aftermarket. In the coming months, the companies will begin the integration process with the primary goal of broadening distribution of its combined product offering where appropriate to better service their customers.

Tint World Hires Veteran Installer Randy Swartz

Tint World has expanded its Naples, Florida, service offering with the addition of 25-year automotive industry veteran Randy Swartz. An experienced 12-volt installer, fabricator and SEMA Show car builder, Swartz will oversee all of the installation departments, customizations and high-end fabrication work as the location’s all-new store manager. A Florida native, Swartz comes to Tint World with an extensive background building and fabricating custom audio, 12-volt upgrades, exhaust systems, suspension components and everything in between for cars, trucks and motorcycles. Having spent 10 years working in his own shop in western Florida, Swartz built and installed custom parts for Corvettes and other exotics, including Lamborghinis and Ferraris. In the 2000s, he built a SEMA Show display Corvette for a mobile-electronics company and also contributed to show cars for Pioneer and Sony.

Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels Announces New Website and Rebranding Campaign

This year, Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels launched a rebranding campaign, which has been incorporated into a new mobile-friendly website, enhanced social platforms, new logos, apparel and a variety of marketing elements. A bold new color scheme is the centerpiece of the rebranding—representative of the outdoors and natural landscapes. The redesigned logo features a modern font and a strong focus on both the Dick Cepek name and the brand’s primary product lines. The new website offers a user-friendly experience and easy access to comprehensive product information, new photos, new video content, an event schedule, the latest news and more. It also includes an enhanced “Where to Buy” feature to help consumers find a local dealer, and the “Buy Now” feature. Visual elements have been thoughtfully designed to reflect a deep connection with nature and the excitement of outdoor adventure.

MAHLE ArcticPRO ACX1280 A/C Machine Recognized With a Motor Magazine Top 20 Tool Award

MAHLE Service Solutions was named a recipient in the Motor magazine Top 20 Tool Award competition for its ArcticPRO ACX1280 A/C machine that efficiently processes the new R1234yf refrigerant. The award was announced by the publication in its September 2015 issue. For more than 20 years, Motor magazine has reviewed the latest and most innovative tools from global automotive tool designers, manufacturers and suppliers and recognized the top 20 offerings based on originality, application and other select criteria.

Earlier this year, the ACX1280 received the “Best Use of Technology” new product award at the 2015 Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide Trade Show. Several global automotive vehicle manufacturers have chosen to equip their dealerships with the ACX1280 as an essential service tool. The ACX1280, which is designed to recover more than 95% of the R1234yf refrigerant from a vehicle's HVAC system, complies with all applicable performance and safety requirements set forth by the SAE J2843 standard. Additionally, automated features allow technicians to step away from the machine to complete other tasks while the machine works, which enables maximum uptime and faster service support to increase shop productivity.

The ACX1280 is available with either an internal or external identifier; offering technicians greater flexibility in choosing what is right for them. The unobstructed accessibility, also an industry exclusive, makes maintenance easier than ever for service professionals. All of these features help support the low cost of ownership that the ACX1280 provides.

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By Rachael Salazar

SEMA Garage Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte will schedule confidential, 30-minute meetings during the SEMA Show to help you learn how SEMA can help your business bring performance products to market faster, at a lower cost and in compliance with the law.

Navigating the regulatory landscape of emissions compliance can be an intimidating process; however, the SEMA Garage emissions experts are here to help. SEMA Garage Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte will schedule confidential, 30-minute meetings during the SEMA Show to help you learn how SEMA can help your business bring performance products to market faster, at a lower cost and in compliance with the law.

To reserve your time slot, please contact Peter Treydte at petert@sema.org or 909-978-6673.

Available dates and times:

• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, November 3, 4, 6, from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, November 5, from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

By Rachael Salazar

SEMA Garage Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte will schedule confidential, 30-minute meetings during the SEMA Show to help you learn how SEMA can help your business bring performance products to market faster, at a lower cost and in compliance with the law.

Navigating the regulatory landscape of emissions compliance can be an intimidating process; however, the SEMA Garage emissions experts are here to help. SEMA Garage Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte will schedule confidential, 30-minute meetings during the SEMA Show to help you learn how SEMA can help your business bring performance products to market faster, at a lower cost and in compliance with the law.

To reserve your time slot, please contact Peter Treydte at petert@sema.org or 909-978-6673.

Available dates and times:

• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, November 3, 4, 6, from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, November 5, from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

By Rachael Salazar

SEMA Garage Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte will schedule confidential, 30-minute meetings during the SEMA Show to help you learn how SEMA can help your business bring performance products to market faster, at a lower cost and in compliance with the law.

Navigating the regulatory landscape of emissions compliance can be an intimidating process; however, the SEMA Garage emissions experts are here to help. SEMA Garage Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte will schedule confidential, 30-minute meetings during the SEMA Show to help you learn how SEMA can help your business bring performance products to market faster, at a lower cost and in compliance with the law.

To reserve your time slot, please contact Peter Treydte at petert@sema.org or 909-978-6673.

Available dates and times:

• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, November 3, 4, 6, from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, November 5, from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.