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	“The Kingdom” trailer can be viewed now at www.youtube.com/ultra4racing.

2015 King of The Hammers Movie Trailer Released

Hammerking Productions, in conjunction with HeavyMetalConcepts, released the trailer for the 2015 Nitto King of the Hammers, presented by 4 Wheel Parts movie on August 19. This year's movie, titled “The Kingdom,” will highlight the final showdown between 2011 King Erik Miller and 2012 King Randy Slawson for the chance to reclaim the throne in 2015. The movie will also showcase the event week's racing action, including the KLiM King of the Motos, Vision X SRRS vs. ULTRA4 East vs. West Shootout, Polaris RZR KOH UTV Race and the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge.

Pre-order packages are available at www.kohthemovie.com, with the full-length feature release expected in September.

NASCAR Results from Irwindale Speedway on August 15

Following are the late results from the August 15 races at Irwindale Speedway. Next up is the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, which  will take place at Irwindale on Saturday, August 29, and will feature Seidner’s Late Model Twin races, the Spears SRL S2 Tour, Pick Your Part South West Tour trucks, Universal Studios Bandoleros and INEX Legends. Discount tickets are available now at www.irwindalespeedway.com.

Seidner's Collision Centers Late Models—Race 1, 30 Laps
1.  71, Christian McGhee, Claremont
2.  90, Toni McCray, Highland
3.  17, Mike Johnson, Covina
4.  50, Trevor Huddleston, Agoura Hills
5.  55, Blaine Perkins, Bakersfield
 
NASCAR Super Stocks, 25 Laps
1.  66, Gary Frankovich, Apple Valley
2.  21, Zack Green, Long Beach
3.  02, Gary Read, La Verne
4.  47, Paul Howard, Anaheim
5.  01, Greg Crutcher, Covina
 
Irwindale Race Trucks, 40 Laps
1.  19 Reily Herbst R, Las Vegas
2.  7 Andrew Porter, La Verne
3.  78 Lucas McNeil, Saugus
4.  77 Joey Licata, Jr Lake Balboa
5.  28 Jeff Williams, Newbury Park
 
Seidner's Collision Centers Late Models–Race 2, 30 Laps
1.  90, Toni McCray, Highland
2.  71, Christian McGhee, Claremont
3.  45, Sean Woodside, Valencia
4.  55, Blaine Perkins, Bakerfield
5.  17, Mike Johnson, Covina
 
NASCAR Super Stocks—Race 2, 25 Laps
1.  21, Zack Green, Long Beach
2.  66, Gary Frankovich, Apple Valley
3.  47, Paul Howard, Anaheim
4.  02, Gary Read, La Verne
5.  01, Greg Crutcher, Covina

	August 15 Senior Sprint Car Series points leader Chris Wakimk of Simi Valley won his first PAS main of 2015 on Saturday night.  (Photo Courtesy of Doug Allen)

Perris Auto Speedway Senior and Young Gun Sprint Results

Senior Sprint Cars
1. Chris Wakim - Simi Valley
2. Bruce Douglass - Ventura
3. Bill Badger - Santa Clarita
4. Richard McCormick - Canyon Country
5. Ed Schwarz - Santa Fe Springs
6. Will Perkins - Hesperia
7. Jim Giardina - Riverside
8. Dan Lancaster - Imperial Beach
9. Jack Hawley - Menifee
10. Mike Collins - Lake Forest
11. Tony Lima - Rowland Heights
12. Rick Hendrix - Palmdale
13. Ed Tafoya - Chino Hills

Young Guns
1. Maylssa Perkins - Oak Hills
2. George Morris - Holtville
3. Courtney Crone - Corona

To keep up with all of the latest Perris Auto Speedway news, photos, gossip and to receive special offers, visit the PAS Facebook page and follow PAS on Twitter @perrisautospdwy.

Final Northeast SCCA Majors Championships Settled at PittRace

The 12th and final round of the 2015 SCCA U.S. Majors Tour Northeast Conference ran Sunday at the 63rd Annual Cumberland Classic, hosted at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PittRace) by Steel Cities Region SCCA. Championships not yet clinched were decided on PittRace's newly-lengthened 2.78-mile circuit.
 
While Jim Goughary Jr. of Jupiter, Florida, ran away from the Group One field to score his second-straight win in Spec Racer Ford Gen 3, the battle for second would decide the season-long championship, with Joseph Sammut, of Locust Valley, New York, taking the runner-up spot over Greg Obadia, of Bathesda, Maryland, and the title in his Pencils Plus-sponsored machine. Two races later, Sammut would add a win in the Formula Enterprises class, clinching that championship as well.
 
The expected dogfight at the front of the Group Three field, for winged formula and prototype cars, came to grief just two corners in, as Formula 1000 drivers Jeremy Hill and J.R. Osborne made contact, each falling more than one lap behind. That opened the door for Jason Slahor to take the win in his Slahor Racing Citation over a charging, but wounded Hill. Osborne continued on without the front wing on his RFR Racecars Firman F1000, and retired after 12 laps. His fourth place points were enough to move him past Alex Mayer for the class championship.
 
Full results are available at the event page at www.scca.com/pittmajors. Final point standings will be available online later this week.

	Paul Fix and the No. 4 StopFlex.com/TheCarCoach.com Chevrolet Corvette took the checkered flag in the Next Dimension 100, presented by FirstEnergy.

Paul Fix Victorious in Next Dimension 100 at Mid-Ohio

It was Paul Fix and the No. 4 StopFlex.com/TheCarCoach.com Chevrolet Corvette that emerged victorious in a tightly contested and chaotic Next Dimension 100, presented by FirstEnergy at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Round 7 of the 2015 Trans Am Championship.  

In a race that seemed to throw everything possible at the competitors—heat, heavy traffic, multiple contacts and full course yellows—Fix managed to endure everything thrown at him, opting for a patient and calculated route to the podium, avoiding much of the drama and contact ahead of him. 

“I knew that we had six cars that were very competitive, with very close times, and I knew I just had to keep my nose clean—and that it would come to me,” said Fix. “I had a great car and great circumstances. I love Mid-Ohio. I’ve been here since the '80s; I couldn’t be happier.” 

The Trans Am Series will now head North to Road America for Round 8 of the 2015 Trans Am Championship, commencing August 29. For television coverage, all the Trans Am action from Mid-Ohio will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network, with the Next Dimension 100, presented by FirstEnergy, featuring TA and TA3, airing on Saturday, August 29, at 12:00 p.m. ET, and the FirstEnergy Muscle Car Challenge, presented by 3-Dimensional Services, featuring TA2, airing on Saturday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. ET. For more on the Trans Am Series, visit www.gotransam.com, “like” Trans Am on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gotransam, or follow Trans Am on Twitter at @gotransam. 

VP Racing Fuels Gains National Attention as a “Chain to Watch”
 
The momentum of VP Racing Fuels’ retail branding program continues with the latest boost provided by Convenience Store Decisions magazine, which named VP a “Chain to Watch” in its just-released August issue, viewable online. The publication, which reaches more than 41,000 C-store retailers and wholesalers across the U.S., annually features retail chains that show solid growth potential through differentiation and innovation.
 
“It’s gratifying to achieve this recognition from one of the most prominent publications serving the C-store industry,” said Alan Cerwick, president VP Racing Fuels. “It’s a testament to the strength of our brand, the uniqueness and credibility of our retail branding concept, and the ability of our program to deliver the highest competitive advantage for retailers confronting a changing industry.”
 
For more information about VP’s branding program, visit www.VPRacingFuels.com/Branding.

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Bond Brand Loyalty names Mike McDowell Vice President of Business Development

Bond Brand Loyalty, a top North American brand loyalty agency, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Mike McDowell as vice president of business development. McDowell, most recently senior director of North American field marketing for BlackBerry, begins his new position on August 24. He brings more than 18 years of marketing, channel management, people leadership and business development experience to the role.

McDowell will draw upon his understanding of customer needs, in-depth industry knowledge and enterprise technology product expertise to strengthen Bond's loyalty industry leadership position and continue its growth. He also will help clients focus on driving return on marketing investment and re-aligning their marketing spend for loyal outcomes.

CarProof Welcomes Richard Pasta as Manager, National Strategic Accounts

Richard Pasta

CarProof Corp. welcomes Richard Pasta as manager, national strategic accounts. A graduate of the Automotive Business School of Canada, Pasta has experience in the Canadian automotive industry dating back to 1997, including key positions in the vehicle rental, leasing and financing sectors. Pasta comes to CarProof most recently from Kia Motors Canada, where he acted as manager, national fleet sales, CPO and remarketing. In his new role, Pasta will focus on enhancing strategic relationships in the auction and fleet segments of the organization’s business.

MAVTV's “Full Custom Garage” Chosen as a Cablefax Program Award Finalist

MAVTV's hit show “Full Custom Garage” has been chosen by Cablefax as a finalist in the Reality Programming category of their Annual Program Awards. Cablefax’s finalists represent the best programs, writers, producers, actors and show runners across cable, broadcast and Internet platforms. “Full Custom Garage,” exclusive to MAVTV, takes the viewer inside the garage of expert car builder Ian Roussel as he builds one-of-a-kind vehicles.

"We are very pleased that ‘Full Custom Garage’ has a found a home at MAVTV and is getting the recognition it deserves," said Dan Teitscheid, MAVTV vice president of content & marketing. "We are working hard to bring this style of quality show to our programming mix as we continue to expand the motorsports genre."

NAFA Announces New Director of Accreditation Development

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announces that Alexander Barton has been selected as the director of accreditation development, a new position focusing on development for the NAFA Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program. Barton previously worked with NAFA on business development, which included selling advertising for FLEETSolutions magazine, as well as exhibits and sponsorship for the annual Institute & Expo.

NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program provides fleets with a single, standard way to assess their real actions and progress on sustainability by recognizing concrete improvements in air quality through reducing emissions, increasing fuel efficiency, and reducing fuel use. The program includes tools and metrics to concretely measure (and score) fleet progress in emissions reduction, fuel consumption, and increases in fuel efficiency. It was developed in collaboration with CALSTART.

To find out more about the program or how to enroll, visit www.NAFASustainable.org.

RealTruck Ranks 1844 on 2015 Inc. 500 | 5000

Inc. magazine has ranked North Dakota-based e-retailer RealTruck.com number 1844 on its 34th annual 500|5000 list, which was released August 12. This is an 11-spot jump from the company's position in 2014. Of the North Dakota-based companies on the list, RealTruck is ranked number 3. The annual Inc. 500|5000 report notes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, based on three-year revenue growth.

Rev’n Adds First Exclusive Original Series

	Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio.

Luken Communications' latest network offering, Rev'n, debuted its first exclusive, originally produced series, “Rev’n News,” on August 18. “Rev’n News” offers viewers an in-depth look at the latest parts, products and movers and shakers in the automotive aftermarket. The program is hosted by aftermarket veterans Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio and features correspondents Clarence Barnes and Cherielynn Westrich. It airs on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific, with encore presentations on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rev’n is also available for online streaming in HD at www.revntv.com.

Tint World Earns Fourth Year Inc. 500|5000 Recognition

Tint World, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has made the Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation for 2015. This year’s inclusion marks the fourth year Tint World has made the prestigious list.
 
The Tint World franchise model is based around the Automotive Styling Centers, which provide automotive, marine, residential and commercial window tinting and film installations. Currently, Tint World has nearly 70 individual locations opened or in development throughout the United States, with more planned.
 

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	Mike McDowell

Bond Brand Loyalty names Mike McDowell Vice President of Business Development

Bond Brand Loyalty, a top North American brand loyalty agency, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Mike McDowell as vice president of business development. McDowell, most recently senior director of North American field marketing for BlackBerry, begins his new position on August 24. He brings more than 18 years of marketing, channel management, people leadership and business development experience to the role.

McDowell will draw upon his understanding of customer needs, in-depth industry knowledge and enterprise technology product expertise to strengthen Bond's loyalty industry leadership position and continue its growth. He also will help clients focus on driving return on marketing investment and re-aligning their marketing spend for loyal outcomes.

CarProof Welcomes Richard Pasta as Manager, National Strategic Accounts

Richard Pasta

CarProof Corp. welcomes Richard Pasta as manager, national strategic accounts. A graduate of the Automotive Business School of Canada, Pasta has experience in the Canadian automotive industry dating back to 1997, including key positions in the vehicle rental, leasing and financing sectors. Pasta comes to CarProof most recently from Kia Motors Canada, where he acted as manager, national fleet sales, CPO and remarketing. In his new role, Pasta will focus on enhancing strategic relationships in the auction and fleet segments of the organization’s business.

MAVTV's “Full Custom Garage” Chosen as a Cablefax Program Award Finalist

MAVTV's hit show “Full Custom Garage” has been chosen by Cablefax as a finalist in the Reality Programming category of their Annual Program Awards. Cablefax’s finalists represent the best programs, writers, producers, actors and show runners across cable, broadcast and Internet platforms. “Full Custom Garage,” exclusive to MAVTV, takes the viewer inside the garage of expert car builder Ian Roussel as he builds one-of-a-kind vehicles.

"We are very pleased that ‘Full Custom Garage’ has a found a home at MAVTV and is getting the recognition it deserves," said Dan Teitscheid, MAVTV vice president of content & marketing. "We are working hard to bring this style of quality show to our programming mix as we continue to expand the motorsports genre."

NAFA Announces New Director of Accreditation Development

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announces that Alexander Barton has been selected as the director of accreditation development, a new position focusing on development for the NAFA Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program. Barton previously worked with NAFA on business development, which included selling advertising for FLEETSolutions magazine, as well as exhibits and sponsorship for the annual Institute & Expo.

NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program provides fleets with a single, standard way to assess their real actions and progress on sustainability by recognizing concrete improvements in air quality through reducing emissions, increasing fuel efficiency, and reducing fuel use. The program includes tools and metrics to concretely measure (and score) fleet progress in emissions reduction, fuel consumption, and increases in fuel efficiency. It was developed in collaboration with CALSTART.

To find out more about the program or how to enroll, visit www.NAFASustainable.org.

RealTruck Ranks 1844 on 2015 Inc. 500 | 5000

Inc. magazine has ranked North Dakota-based e-retailer RealTruck.com number 1844 on its 34th annual 500|5000 list, which was released August 12. This is an 11-spot jump from the company's position in 2014. Of the North Dakota-based companies on the list, RealTruck is ranked number 3. The annual Inc. 500|5000 report notes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, based on three-year revenue growth.

Rev’n Adds First Exclusive Original Series

	Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio.

Luken Communications' latest network offering, Rev'n, debuted its first exclusive, originally produced series, “Rev’n News,” on August 18. “Rev’n News” offers viewers an in-depth look at the latest parts, products and movers and shakers in the automotive aftermarket. The program is hosted by aftermarket veterans Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio and features correspondents Clarence Barnes and Cherielynn Westrich. It airs on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific, with encore presentations on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rev’n is also available for online streaming in HD at www.revntv.com.

Tint World Earns Fourth Year Inc. 500|5000 Recognition

Tint World, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has made the Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation for 2015. This year’s inclusion marks the fourth year Tint World has made the prestigious list.
 
The Tint World franchise model is based around the Automotive Styling Centers, which provide automotive, marine, residential and commercial window tinting and film installations. Currently, Tint World has nearly 70 individual locations opened or in development throughout the United States, with more planned.
 

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	Mike McDowell

Bond Brand Loyalty names Mike McDowell Vice President of Business Development

Bond Brand Loyalty, a top North American brand loyalty agency, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Mike McDowell as vice president of business development. McDowell, most recently senior director of North American field marketing for BlackBerry, begins his new position on August 24. He brings more than 18 years of marketing, channel management, people leadership and business development experience to the role.

McDowell will draw upon his understanding of customer needs, in-depth industry knowledge and enterprise technology product expertise to strengthen Bond's loyalty industry leadership position and continue its growth. He also will help clients focus on driving return on marketing investment and re-aligning their marketing spend for loyal outcomes.

CarProof Welcomes Richard Pasta as Manager, National Strategic Accounts

Richard Pasta

CarProof Corp. welcomes Richard Pasta as manager, national strategic accounts. A graduate of the Automotive Business School of Canada, Pasta has experience in the Canadian automotive industry dating back to 1997, including key positions in the vehicle rental, leasing and financing sectors. Pasta comes to CarProof most recently from Kia Motors Canada, where he acted as manager, national fleet sales, CPO and remarketing. In his new role, Pasta will focus on enhancing strategic relationships in the auction and fleet segments of the organization’s business.

MAVTV's “Full Custom Garage” Chosen as a Cablefax Program Award Finalist

MAVTV's hit show “Full Custom Garage” has been chosen by Cablefax as a finalist in the Reality Programming category of their Annual Program Awards. Cablefax’s finalists represent the best programs, writers, producers, actors and show runners across cable, broadcast and Internet platforms. “Full Custom Garage,” exclusive to MAVTV, takes the viewer inside the garage of expert car builder Ian Roussel as he builds one-of-a-kind vehicles.

"We are very pleased that ‘Full Custom Garage’ has a found a home at MAVTV and is getting the recognition it deserves," said Dan Teitscheid, MAVTV vice president of content & marketing. "We are working hard to bring this style of quality show to our programming mix as we continue to expand the motorsports genre."

NAFA Announces New Director of Accreditation Development

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announces that Alexander Barton has been selected as the director of accreditation development, a new position focusing on development for the NAFA Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program. Barton previously worked with NAFA on business development, which included selling advertising for FLEETSolutions magazine, as well as exhibits and sponsorship for the annual Institute & Expo.

NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program provides fleets with a single, standard way to assess their real actions and progress on sustainability by recognizing concrete improvements in air quality through reducing emissions, increasing fuel efficiency, and reducing fuel use. The program includes tools and metrics to concretely measure (and score) fleet progress in emissions reduction, fuel consumption, and increases in fuel efficiency. It was developed in collaboration with CALSTART.

To find out more about the program or how to enroll, visit www.NAFASustainable.org.

RealTruck Ranks 1844 on 2015 Inc. 500 | 5000

Inc. magazine has ranked North Dakota-based e-retailer RealTruck.com number 1844 on its 34th annual 500|5000 list, which was released August 12. This is an 11-spot jump from the company's position in 2014. Of the North Dakota-based companies on the list, RealTruck is ranked number 3. The annual Inc. 500|5000 report notes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, based on three-year revenue growth.

Rev’n Adds First Exclusive Original Series

	Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio.

Luken Communications' latest network offering, Rev'n, debuted its first exclusive, originally produced series, “Rev’n News,” on August 18. “Rev’n News” offers viewers an in-depth look at the latest parts, products and movers and shakers in the automotive aftermarket. The program is hosted by aftermarket veterans Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio and features correspondents Clarence Barnes and Cherielynn Westrich. It airs on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific, with encore presentations on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rev’n is also available for online streaming in HD at www.revntv.com.

Tint World Earns Fourth Year Inc. 500|5000 Recognition

Tint World, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has made the Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation for 2015. This year’s inclusion marks the fourth year Tint World has made the prestigious list.
 
The Tint World franchise model is based around the Automotive Styling Centers, which provide automotive, marine, residential and commercial window tinting and film installations. Currently, Tint World has nearly 70 individual locations opened or in development throughout the United States, with more planned.
 

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	Mike McDowell

Bond Brand Loyalty names Mike McDowell Vice President of Business Development

Bond Brand Loyalty, a top North American brand loyalty agency, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Mike McDowell as vice president of business development. McDowell, most recently senior director of North American field marketing for BlackBerry, begins his new position on August 24. He brings more than 18 years of marketing, channel management, people leadership and business development experience to the role.

McDowell will draw upon his understanding of customer needs, in-depth industry knowledge and enterprise technology product expertise to strengthen Bond's loyalty industry leadership position and continue its growth. He also will help clients focus on driving return on marketing investment and re-aligning their marketing spend for loyal outcomes.

CarProof Welcomes Richard Pasta as Manager, National Strategic Accounts

Richard Pasta

CarProof Corp. welcomes Richard Pasta as manager, national strategic accounts. A graduate of the Automotive Business School of Canada, Pasta has experience in the Canadian automotive industry dating back to 1997, including key positions in the vehicle rental, leasing and financing sectors. Pasta comes to CarProof most recently from Kia Motors Canada, where he acted as manager, national fleet sales, CPO and remarketing. In his new role, Pasta will focus on enhancing strategic relationships in the auction and fleet segments of the organization’s business.

MAVTV's “Full Custom Garage” Chosen as a Cablefax Program Award Finalist

MAVTV's hit show “Full Custom Garage” has been chosen by Cablefax as a finalist in the Reality Programming category of their Annual Program Awards. Cablefax’s finalists represent the best programs, writers, producers, actors and show runners across cable, broadcast and Internet platforms. “Full Custom Garage,” exclusive to MAVTV, takes the viewer inside the garage of expert car builder Ian Roussel as he builds one-of-a-kind vehicles.

"We are very pleased that ‘Full Custom Garage’ has a found a home at MAVTV and is getting the recognition it deserves," said Dan Teitscheid, MAVTV vice president of content & marketing. "We are working hard to bring this style of quality show to our programming mix as we continue to expand the motorsports genre."

NAFA Announces New Director of Accreditation Development

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announces that Alexander Barton has been selected as the director of accreditation development, a new position focusing on development for the NAFA Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program. Barton previously worked with NAFA on business development, which included selling advertising for FLEETSolutions magazine, as well as exhibits and sponsorship for the annual Institute & Expo.

NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program provides fleets with a single, standard way to assess their real actions and progress on sustainability by recognizing concrete improvements in air quality through reducing emissions, increasing fuel efficiency, and reducing fuel use. The program includes tools and metrics to concretely measure (and score) fleet progress in emissions reduction, fuel consumption, and increases in fuel efficiency. It was developed in collaboration with CALSTART.

To find out more about the program or how to enroll, visit www.NAFASustainable.org.

RealTruck Ranks 1844 on 2015 Inc. 500 | 5000

Inc. magazine has ranked North Dakota-based e-retailer RealTruck.com number 1844 on its 34th annual 500|5000 list, which was released August 12. This is an 11-spot jump from the company's position in 2014. Of the North Dakota-based companies on the list, RealTruck is ranked number 3. The annual Inc. 500|5000 report notes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, based on three-year revenue growth.

Rev’n Adds First Exclusive Original Series

	Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio.

Luken Communications' latest network offering, Rev'n, debuted its first exclusive, originally produced series, “Rev’n News,” on August 18. “Rev’n News” offers viewers an in-depth look at the latest parts, products and movers and shakers in the automotive aftermarket. The program is hosted by aftermarket veterans Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio and features correspondents Clarence Barnes and Cherielynn Westrich. It airs on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific, with encore presentations on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rev’n is also available for online streaming in HD at www.revntv.com.

Tint World Earns Fourth Year Inc. 500|5000 Recognition

Tint World, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has made the Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation for 2015. This year’s inclusion marks the fourth year Tint World has made the prestigious list.
 
The Tint World franchise model is based around the Automotive Styling Centers, which provide automotive, marine, residential and commercial window tinting and film installations. Currently, Tint World has nearly 70 individual locations opened or in development throughout the United States, with more planned.
 

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	Mike McDowell

Bond Brand Loyalty names Mike McDowell Vice President of Business Development

Bond Brand Loyalty, a top North American brand loyalty agency, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Mike McDowell as vice president of business development. McDowell, most recently senior director of North American field marketing for BlackBerry, begins his new position on August 24. He brings more than 18 years of marketing, channel management, people leadership and business development experience to the role.

McDowell will draw upon his understanding of customer needs, in-depth industry knowledge and enterprise technology product expertise to strengthen Bond's loyalty industry leadership position and continue its growth. He also will help clients focus on driving return on marketing investment and re-aligning their marketing spend for loyal outcomes.

CarProof Welcomes Richard Pasta as Manager, National Strategic Accounts

Richard Pasta

CarProof Corp. welcomes Richard Pasta as manager, national strategic accounts. A graduate of the Automotive Business School of Canada, Pasta has experience in the Canadian automotive industry dating back to 1997, including key positions in the vehicle rental, leasing and financing sectors. Pasta comes to CarProof most recently from Kia Motors Canada, where he acted as manager, national fleet sales, CPO and remarketing. In his new role, Pasta will focus on enhancing strategic relationships in the auction and fleet segments of the organization’s business.

MAVTV's “Full Custom Garage” Chosen as a Cablefax Program Award Finalist

MAVTV's hit show “Full Custom Garage” has been chosen by Cablefax as a finalist in the Reality Programming category of their Annual Program Awards. Cablefax’s finalists represent the best programs, writers, producers, actors and show runners across cable, broadcast and Internet platforms. “Full Custom Garage,” exclusive to MAVTV, takes the viewer inside the garage of expert car builder Ian Roussel as he builds one-of-a-kind vehicles.

"We are very pleased that ‘Full Custom Garage’ has a found a home at MAVTV and is getting the recognition it deserves," said Dan Teitscheid, MAVTV vice president of content & marketing. "We are working hard to bring this style of quality show to our programming mix as we continue to expand the motorsports genre."

NAFA Announces New Director of Accreditation Development

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announces that Alexander Barton has been selected as the director of accreditation development, a new position focusing on development for the NAFA Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program. Barton previously worked with NAFA on business development, which included selling advertising for FLEETSolutions magazine, as well as exhibits and sponsorship for the annual Institute & Expo.

NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program provides fleets with a single, standard way to assess their real actions and progress on sustainability by recognizing concrete improvements in air quality through reducing emissions, increasing fuel efficiency, and reducing fuel use. The program includes tools and metrics to concretely measure (and score) fleet progress in emissions reduction, fuel consumption, and increases in fuel efficiency. It was developed in collaboration with CALSTART.

To find out more about the program or how to enroll, visit www.NAFASustainable.org.

RealTruck Ranks 1844 on 2015 Inc. 500 | 5000

Inc. magazine has ranked North Dakota-based e-retailer RealTruck.com number 1844 on its 34th annual 500|5000 list, which was released August 12. This is an 11-spot jump from the company's position in 2014. Of the North Dakota-based companies on the list, RealTruck is ranked number 3. The annual Inc. 500|5000 report notes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, based on three-year revenue growth.

Rev’n Adds First Exclusive Original Series

	Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio.

Luken Communications' latest network offering, Rev'n, debuted its first exclusive, originally produced series, “Rev’n News,” on August 18. “Rev’n News” offers viewers an in-depth look at the latest parts, products and movers and shakers in the automotive aftermarket. The program is hosted by aftermarket veterans Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio and features correspondents Clarence Barnes and Cherielynn Westrich. It airs on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific, with encore presentations on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rev’n is also available for online streaming in HD at www.revntv.com.

Tint World Earns Fourth Year Inc. 500|5000 Recognition

Tint World, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has made the Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation for 2015. This year’s inclusion marks the fourth year Tint World has made the prestigious list.
 
The Tint World franchise model is based around the Automotive Styling Centers, which provide automotive, marine, residential and commercial window tinting and film installations. Currently, Tint World has nearly 70 individual locations opened or in development throughout the United States, with more planned.
 

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	Mike McDowell

Bond Brand Loyalty names Mike McDowell Vice President of Business Development

Bond Brand Loyalty, a top North American brand loyalty agency, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Mike McDowell as vice president of business development. McDowell, most recently senior director of North American field marketing for BlackBerry, begins his new position on August 24. He brings more than 18 years of marketing, channel management, people leadership and business development experience to the role.

McDowell will draw upon his understanding of customer needs, in-depth industry knowledge and enterprise technology product expertise to strengthen Bond's loyalty industry leadership position and continue its growth. He also will help clients focus on driving return on marketing investment and re-aligning their marketing spend for loyal outcomes.

CarProof Welcomes Richard Pasta as Manager, National Strategic Accounts

Richard Pasta

CarProof Corp. welcomes Richard Pasta as manager, national strategic accounts. A graduate of the Automotive Business School of Canada, Pasta has experience in the Canadian automotive industry dating back to 1997, including key positions in the vehicle rental, leasing and financing sectors. Pasta comes to CarProof most recently from Kia Motors Canada, where he acted as manager, national fleet sales, CPO and remarketing. In his new role, Pasta will focus on enhancing strategic relationships in the auction and fleet segments of the organization’s business.

MAVTV's “Full Custom Garage” Chosen as a Cablefax Program Award Finalist

MAVTV's hit show “Full Custom Garage” has been chosen by Cablefax as a finalist in the Reality Programming category of their Annual Program Awards. Cablefax’s finalists represent the best programs, writers, producers, actors and show runners across cable, broadcast and Internet platforms. “Full Custom Garage,” exclusive to MAVTV, takes the viewer inside the garage of expert car builder Ian Roussel as he builds one-of-a-kind vehicles.

"We are very pleased that ‘Full Custom Garage’ has a found a home at MAVTV and is getting the recognition it deserves," said Dan Teitscheid, MAVTV vice president of content & marketing. "We are working hard to bring this style of quality show to our programming mix as we continue to expand the motorsports genre."

NAFA Announces New Director of Accreditation Development

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announces that Alexander Barton has been selected as the director of accreditation development, a new position focusing on development for the NAFA Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program. Barton previously worked with NAFA on business development, which included selling advertising for FLEETSolutions magazine, as well as exhibits and sponsorship for the annual Institute & Expo.

NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program provides fleets with a single, standard way to assess their real actions and progress on sustainability by recognizing concrete improvements in air quality through reducing emissions, increasing fuel efficiency, and reducing fuel use. The program includes tools and metrics to concretely measure (and score) fleet progress in emissions reduction, fuel consumption, and increases in fuel efficiency. It was developed in collaboration with CALSTART.

To find out more about the program or how to enroll, visit www.NAFASustainable.org.

RealTruck Ranks 1844 on 2015 Inc. 500 | 5000

Inc. magazine has ranked North Dakota-based e-retailer RealTruck.com number 1844 on its 34th annual 500|5000 list, which was released August 12. This is an 11-spot jump from the company's position in 2014. Of the North Dakota-based companies on the list, RealTruck is ranked number 3. The annual Inc. 500|5000 report notes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, based on three-year revenue growth.

Rev’n Adds First Exclusive Original Series

	Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio.

Luken Communications' latest network offering, Rev'n, debuted its first exclusive, originally produced series, “Rev’n News,” on August 18. “Rev’n News” offers viewers an in-depth look at the latest parts, products and movers and shakers in the automotive aftermarket. The program is hosted by aftermarket veterans Michael Robleto and Joe Sebergandio and features correspondents Clarence Barnes and Cherielynn Westrich. It airs on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific, with encore presentations on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rev’n is also available for online streaming in HD at www.revntv.com.

Tint World Earns Fourth Year Inc. 500|5000 Recognition

Tint World, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has made the Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation for 2015. This year’s inclusion marks the fourth year Tint World has made the prestigious list.
 
The Tint World franchise model is based around the Automotive Styling Centers, which provide automotive, marine, residential and commercial window tinting and film installations. Currently, Tint World has nearly 70 individual locations opened or in development throughout the United States, with more planned.
 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

In comments submitted to a rule proposed by the Washington State Patrol to update the state’s motor-vehicle equipment standards, SEMA opposed efforts to modify the regulations by lowering the maximum bumper height requirement for passenger vehicles from 22 inches to 20 inches. The association also opposed a change to the current regulations that would remove the 6-inch minimum height requirement for windshields and replace it with a vague, subjective standard.

SEMA contended that with regard to incompatible bumper heights, regulations more stringent than the current standard in Washington will not solve this difference among vehicles in the national vehicle fleet. Vehicles of vastly differing bumper heights—from sports cars to stock pickups, to tractor-trailers and school busses—come off the assembly lines each year.

The proposal also would require that windshields “be of sufficient dimensions to protect the driver and occupants from insects, other airborne objects, and highway surface water and debris, when the motor vehicle is moving forward, or as originally equipped by a recognized manufacturer.”

This proposed change removes an objective requirement that the vertical height of the windshield must be at least 6 inches and replaces it with language that relies on the subjective interpretation of the individual inspector or law enforcement authority, rendering the vehicle owner without clear direction as to lawful modifications. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

In comments submitted to a rule proposed by the Washington State Patrol to update the state’s motor-vehicle equipment standards, SEMA opposed efforts to modify the regulations by lowering the maximum bumper height requirement for passenger vehicles from 22 inches to 20 inches. The association also opposed a change to the current regulations that would remove the 6-inch minimum height requirement for windshields and replace it with a vague, subjective standard.

SEMA contended that with regard to incompatible bumper heights, regulations more stringent than the current standard in Washington will not solve this difference among vehicles in the national vehicle fleet. Vehicles of vastly differing bumper heights—from sports cars to stock pickups, to tractor-trailers and school busses—come off the assembly lines each year.

The proposal also would require that windshields “be of sufficient dimensions to protect the driver and occupants from insects, other airborne objects, and highway surface water and debris, when the motor vehicle is moving forward, or as originally equipped by a recognized manufacturer.”

This proposed change removes an objective requirement that the vertical height of the windshield must be at least 6 inches and replaces it with language that relies on the subjective interpretation of the individual inspector or law enforcement authority, rendering the vehicle owner without clear direction as to lawful modifications. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

In comments submitted to a rule proposed by the Washington State Patrol to update the state’s motor-vehicle equipment standards, SEMA opposed efforts to modify the regulations by lowering the maximum bumper height requirement for passenger vehicles from 22 inches to 20 inches. The association also opposed a change to the current regulations that would remove the 6-inch minimum height requirement for windshields and replace it with a vague, subjective standard.

SEMA contended that with regard to incompatible bumper heights, regulations more stringent than the current standard in Washington will not solve this difference among vehicles in the national vehicle fleet. Vehicles of vastly differing bumper heights—from sports cars to stock pickups, to tractor-trailers and school busses—come off the assembly lines each year.

The proposal also would require that windshields “be of sufficient dimensions to protect the driver and occupants from insects, other airborne objects, and highway surface water and debris, when the motor vehicle is moving forward, or as originally equipped by a recognized manufacturer.”

This proposed change removes an objective requirement that the vertical height of the windshield must be at least 6 inches and replaces it with language that relies on the subjective interpretation of the individual inspector or law enforcement authority, rendering the vehicle owner without clear direction as to lawful modifications. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.