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NHRA News

BROWN, BECKMAN, MORGAN AND HINES TAKE FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS WINS: Jack Beckman ended a 54-race winless streak by racing to the Funny Car victory last Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Larry Morgan (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the event that features NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series teams racing in a four-lane configuration. Beckman powered his 10,000-hp machine to the quickest run of the weekend to take the victory over rival finalists Del Worsham, Chad Head and Tommy Johnson Jr. Beckman pulled away from the pack with a final-round performance of 3.983 seconds at 308.78 mph at the controls of his Infinite Hero Dodge Charger R/T. Beckman’s last victory came in St. Louis in 2012. It was his second win at this event, third win at this track and 16th career victory.

K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE OFFERS BONUS CASH FOR PRO STOCK DRIVERS: The K&N Horsepower Challenge field has been set, and Shane Gray leads the star-studded field as the No. 1 seed when the special event takes center stage April 11 during the 16th annual SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The winner of the 31st annual K&N Horsepower Challenge will earn $50,000, a custom K&N Horsepower trophy and bragging rights as the best Pro Stock racer in the country. The runner-up will earn $10,000, the two semifinalists $3,000 each, and the four first-round finishers $2,500 apiece. A total purse of $76,000 is up for grabs for the eight drivers competing in the K&N Horsepower Challenge.

BROWN AND BECKMAN RACE TO TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT BERTHS: With their respective wins at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Antron Brown and Jack Beckman raced their way into the Traxxas Nitro Shootout held at Lucas Oil Raceway during the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Funny Car racer Beckman has raced in the event twice and defeated Cruz Pedregon for the $50,000 payday in 2013. Brown has raced in the Top Fuel category portion of the event three times but has yet to win the specialty race.

He Said, She Said

"I couldn't be happier. I've won a lot of races, but this has to be one of the best ones I've ever won. I knew I could drive. I'm still good enough that I can still let the clutch out. The only thing I was worried about was getting the funding to do it. I knew I was capable and I knew getting into a Camaro, getting hooked up with Johnny (Gray), and getting all the support I get from FireAde was going to be good. I've just got to drive the car. If there's something I don't see that I don't like, I can overrule what they decide to do. But those guys are really good at what they do, and they do a fabulous job. It showed today."

—Larry Morgan on winning the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for his 11th career Pro Stock victory. This was his first win since 2009 and his fist final round since the 2011 season. He moved from ninth to seventh in Pro Stock points with the win.

Inside the Numbers

100: Number of career Funny Car wins for Don Schumacher Racing, which was recorded when Jack Beckman raced to victory at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The win was significant for Beckman as it broke a winless streak that dated back to the 2012 season when he won the Funny Car world championship. It is also his first win with Jimmy Prock as crew chief. "I can't guarantee we'll win another race this season," said Beckman. "I think we will, but I can't say 100%. But, I know for sure we'll be better than we were today. Jimmy [Prock, crew chief] and the team will be even better the rest of the year because they're getting better every race. All the little things are coming together and now the car is doing what they hoped it would."

Did You Know

GAINES WINS K&N FAN VOTE: Popular veteran racer V. Gaines, driver of the Kendall Oil Dodge Dart, has been named the K&N Horsepower Challenge Fan Vote winner and will fill the No. 8 starting spot in the Pro Stock bonus event. The 31st annual K&N Horsepower Challenge will be conducted during the running of the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals, Saturday, April 11, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event will be televised live by ESPN2. This is the third consecutive year Gaines has raced in the event and the fifth time he will race in the K&N Horsepower Challenge. Gaines, who has yet to win the K&N race, will face No. 1 qualifier Shane Gray in the opening round of eliminations.

"We are just tickled to death that so many fans thought we ought to race in that race," Gaines said. "I would have liked to have gotten in the other way, but we had a few issues that cost us a little bit, but to be able to race in it, that is fantastic. Anybody can win this one. We try to treat our fans right and communicate with them. They ask a lot of us and we ask a lot of them and they came through."

View the complete 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

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NHRA News

BROWN, BECKMAN, MORGAN AND HINES TAKE FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS WINS: Jack Beckman ended a 54-race winless streak by racing to the Funny Car victory last Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Larry Morgan (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the event that features NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series teams racing in a four-lane configuration. Beckman powered his 10,000-hp machine to the quickest run of the weekend to take the victory over rival finalists Del Worsham, Chad Head and Tommy Johnson Jr. Beckman pulled away from the pack with a final-round performance of 3.983 seconds at 308.78 mph at the controls of his Infinite Hero Dodge Charger R/T. Beckman’s last victory came in St. Louis in 2012. It was his second win at this event, third win at this track and 16th career victory.

K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE OFFERS BONUS CASH FOR PRO STOCK DRIVERS: The K&N Horsepower Challenge field has been set, and Shane Gray leads the star-studded field as the No. 1 seed when the special event takes center stage April 11 during the 16th annual SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The winner of the 31st annual K&N Horsepower Challenge will earn $50,000, a custom K&N Horsepower trophy and bragging rights as the best Pro Stock racer in the country. The runner-up will earn $10,000, the two semifinalists $3,000 each, and the four first-round finishers $2,500 apiece. A total purse of $76,000 is up for grabs for the eight drivers competing in the K&N Horsepower Challenge.

BROWN AND BECKMAN RACE TO TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT BERTHS: With their respective wins at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Antron Brown and Jack Beckman raced their way into the Traxxas Nitro Shootout held at Lucas Oil Raceway during the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Funny Car racer Beckman has raced in the event twice and defeated Cruz Pedregon for the $50,000 payday in 2013. Brown has raced in the Top Fuel category portion of the event three times but has yet to win the specialty race.

He Said, She Said

"I couldn't be happier. I've won a lot of races, but this has to be one of the best ones I've ever won. I knew I could drive. I'm still good enough that I can still let the clutch out. The only thing I was worried about was getting the funding to do it. I knew I was capable and I knew getting into a Camaro, getting hooked up with Johnny (Gray), and getting all the support I get from FireAde was going to be good. I've just got to drive the car. If there's something I don't see that I don't like, I can overrule what they decide to do. But those guys are really good at what they do, and they do a fabulous job. It showed today."

—Larry Morgan on winning the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for his 11th career Pro Stock victory. This was his first win since 2009 and his fist final round since the 2011 season. He moved from ninth to seventh in Pro Stock points with the win.

Inside the Numbers

100: Number of career Funny Car wins for Don Schumacher Racing, which was recorded when Jack Beckman raced to victory at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The win was significant for Beckman as it broke a winless streak that dated back to the 2012 season when he won the Funny Car world championship. It is also his first win with Jimmy Prock as crew chief. "I can't guarantee we'll win another race this season," said Beckman. "I think we will, but I can't say 100%. But, I know for sure we'll be better than we were today. Jimmy [Prock, crew chief] and the team will be even better the rest of the year because they're getting better every race. All the little things are coming together and now the car is doing what they hoped it would."

Did You Know

GAINES WINS K&N FAN VOTE: Popular veteran racer V. Gaines, driver of the Kendall Oil Dodge Dart, has been named the K&N Horsepower Challenge Fan Vote winner and will fill the No. 8 starting spot in the Pro Stock bonus event. The 31st annual K&N Horsepower Challenge will be conducted during the running of the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals, Saturday, April 11, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event will be televised live by ESPN2. This is the third consecutive year Gaines has raced in the event and the fifth time he will race in the K&N Horsepower Challenge. Gaines, who has yet to win the K&N race, will face No. 1 qualifier Shane Gray in the opening round of eliminations.

"We are just tickled to death that so many fans thought we ought to race in that race," Gaines said. "I would have liked to have gotten in the other way, but we had a few issues that cost us a little bit, but to be able to race in it, that is fantastic. Anybody can win this one. We try to treat our fans right and communicate with them. They ask a lot of us and we ask a lot of them and they came through."

View the complete 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

NHRA News

BROWN, BECKMAN, MORGAN AND HINES TAKE FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS WINS: Jack Beckman ended a 54-race winless streak by racing to the Funny Car victory last Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Larry Morgan (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the event that features NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series teams racing in a four-lane configuration. Beckman powered his 10,000-hp machine to the quickest run of the weekend to take the victory over rival finalists Del Worsham, Chad Head and Tommy Johnson Jr. Beckman pulled away from the pack with a final-round performance of 3.983 seconds at 308.78 mph at the controls of his Infinite Hero Dodge Charger R/T. Beckman’s last victory came in St. Louis in 2012. It was his second win at this event, third win at this track and 16th career victory.

K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE OFFERS BONUS CASH FOR PRO STOCK DRIVERS: The K&N Horsepower Challenge field has been set, and Shane Gray leads the star-studded field as the No. 1 seed when the special event takes center stage April 11 during the 16th annual SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The winner of the 31st annual K&N Horsepower Challenge will earn $50,000, a custom K&N Horsepower trophy and bragging rights as the best Pro Stock racer in the country. The runner-up will earn $10,000, the two semifinalists $3,000 each, and the four first-round finishers $2,500 apiece. A total purse of $76,000 is up for grabs for the eight drivers competing in the K&N Horsepower Challenge.

BROWN AND BECKMAN RACE TO TRAXXAS NITRO SHOOTOUT BERTHS: With their respective wins at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Antron Brown and Jack Beckman raced their way into the Traxxas Nitro Shootout held at Lucas Oil Raceway during the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Funny Car racer Beckman has raced in the event twice and defeated Cruz Pedregon for the $50,000 payday in 2013. Brown has raced in the Top Fuel category portion of the event three times but has yet to win the specialty race.

He Said, She Said

"I couldn't be happier. I've won a lot of races, but this has to be one of the best ones I've ever won. I knew I could drive. I'm still good enough that I can still let the clutch out. The only thing I was worried about was getting the funding to do it. I knew I was capable and I knew getting into a Camaro, getting hooked up with Johnny (Gray), and getting all the support I get from FireAde was going to be good. I've just got to drive the car. If there's something I don't see that I don't like, I can overrule what they decide to do. But those guys are really good at what they do, and they do a fabulous job. It showed today."

—Larry Morgan on winning the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for his 11th career Pro Stock victory. This was his first win since 2009 and his fist final round since the 2011 season. He moved from ninth to seventh in Pro Stock points with the win.

Inside the Numbers

100: Number of career Funny Car wins for Don Schumacher Racing, which was recorded when Jack Beckman raced to victory at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The win was significant for Beckman as it broke a winless streak that dated back to the 2012 season when he won the Funny Car world championship. It is also his first win with Jimmy Prock as crew chief. "I can't guarantee we'll win another race this season," said Beckman. "I think we will, but I can't say 100%. But, I know for sure we'll be better than we were today. Jimmy [Prock, crew chief] and the team will be even better the rest of the year because they're getting better every race. All the little things are coming together and now the car is doing what they hoped it would."

Did You Know

GAINES WINS K&N FAN VOTE: Popular veteran racer V. Gaines, driver of the Kendall Oil Dodge Dart, has been named the K&N Horsepower Challenge Fan Vote winner and will fill the No. 8 starting spot in the Pro Stock bonus event. The 31st annual K&N Horsepower Challenge will be conducted during the running of the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals, Saturday, April 11, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event will be televised live by ESPN2. This is the third consecutive year Gaines has raced in the event and the fifth time he will race in the K&N Horsepower Challenge. Gaines, who has yet to win the K&N race, will face No. 1 qualifier Shane Gray in the opening round of eliminations.

"We are just tickled to death that so many fans thought we ought to race in that race," Gaines said. "I would have liked to have gotten in the other way, but we had a few issues that cost us a little bit, but to be able to race in it, that is fantastic. Anybody can win this one. We try to treat our fans right and communicate with them. They ask a lot of us and we ask a lot of them and they came through."

View the complete 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	L–R: Norman Huniu of Capital Wheels & Auto Salvage and Billy Eordekian of 1-800EveryRim – OEM Wheels.

1-800EveryRim – OEM Wheels Acquires Capital Wheels & Auto Salvage

An acquisition agreement has been consummated by longtime friends and competitors Norman Huniu of Capital Wheels & Auto Salvage and Billy Eordekian of 1-800EveryRim – OEM Wheels. 1-800EveryRim formally took over the 60-year-old company March 23, 2015.

Centric Parts and AP Exhaust Announce Joint Board Appointments

Centric Parts and AP Exhaust Technologies have announced a joint board agreement between the two companies. Under the agreement, AP’s Executive Chairman Vange Proimos will join the Centric Parts Board of Directors, and Centric President and CEO Dan Lelchuk will join the Board of AP. Proimos and Lelchuk have vast experience in the aftermarket hard parts industry and believe the joint board appointments will bolster the position of both companies in the marketplace and promote opportunities to collaborate to better serve customers.

James Bayley

Continental’s Jerry Gabbard Retires; James Bayley Named New Vice President of Commercial Vehicles and Aftermarket in North America

International automotive supplier Continental announced the retirement of Jerry Gabbard as vice president and general manager of the Commercial Vehicles and Aftermarket (CVAM) business unit within the company’s interior division—a position he has held since December 2007. James Bayley succeeds Gabbard. In this role, Bayley will be responsible for the organization’s strategic development and overall executive management for its commercial vehicles, specialty vehicles, aftermarket, transportation technologies and original equipment services business segments. Bayley will also oversee the design engineering, customer support and focus factory resources at Continental’s manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. As a 10-year veteran of Continental, Bayley has held a variety of assignments within the company, including business development manager and global sales and portfolio manager. His most recent position was director of FIAT Chrysler Customer Center, instrumentation and driver HMI business unit within the company’s interior division.

	Jeff Matauch, PPG Business Development Center manager, offers advice at the restoration seminar.

PPG Sponsors Restoration Seminar for Custom Car Builders

PPG Automotive Refinish held an automotive custom restoration seminar at the company’s Wixom, Michigan, Business Development Center, March 9–11. The three-day event, part of a series of PPG custom training classes, provided instruction in PPG processes and products for successfully prepping and painting automotive restoration projects. Event registration drew professional custom builders, hobbyists and vocational technology students from across the country. Several notable custom-car-world celebrities also attended, including Charley Hutton of Charley Hutton's Color Studio, Nampa, Idaho; Randy Borchering of Painthouse, Cypress, Texas; Ryan Korek of Korek Designs, New Berlin, Pennsylvania; and the paint team from Detroit Speed Inc., Mooresville, North Carolina. Instruction over the three days covered surface preparation and undercoats, topcoats and clearcoats. Seminar attendees received copies of PPG’s new Custom Restoration Guide, which presents details of standard operating procedures for custom builders and restorations.

Michael Grimes

TI Automotive Welcomes Michael Grimes as New Aftermarket Sales Manager

TI Automotive has announced the addition of Michael Grimes to its aftermarket team as sales manager. Grimes reports directly to Doug Thomson, director, North American aftermarket. Grimes is responsible for raising the visibility of TI Automotive in the high-performance aftermarket segment. Grimes joins TI Automotive from Cleveland-based Accel Performance Group where he was director of retail sales. Thomson says Grimes brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to TI Automotive from his aftermarket career working for Tenneco Automotive, Dorman Products, and Nissens, A/S where he was general manager for Nissens North America.

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By SEMA Editors

UPDATE 3/27/2023: Please note that this article was written in 2015. Since then some of the SEMA Garage offerings have changed. Please visit the SEMA Garage website at www.semagarage.com for the latest information.

The SEMA Garage will host two tours of the multi-functional, product-development facility on April 7 and April 16. Members interested in participating in one of the free upcoming tour dates are encouraged to RSVP now at www.sema.org/garage-tours. To learn more about the tour and what state-of-the-art tools and equipment are available, watch the video to the right.

The SEMA Garage can help get your products developed and to market faster and more cost effectively. The facility tour will include an introduction to these resources.

• A fully equipped installation center for test fitment
• A Tech Transfer program with OEM-provided CAD files
• 3D printing and scanning services
• Hands-on vehicle access for Measuring Sessions
• An emissions lab for E.O./CARB certification
• A training center for conducting product reveals or training sessions

Space is limited, so RSVP now to save your spot for one of the upcoming tour dates.

By SEMA Editors

UPDATE 3/27/2023: Please note that this article was written in 2015. Since then some of the SEMA Garage offerings have changed. Please visit the SEMA Garage website at www.semagarage.com for the latest information.

The SEMA Garage will host two tours of the multi-functional, product-development facility on April 7 and April 16. Members interested in participating in one of the free upcoming tour dates are encouraged to RSVP now at www.sema.org/garage-tours. To learn more about the tour and what state-of-the-art tools and equipment are available, watch the video to the right.

The SEMA Garage can help get your products developed and to market faster and more cost effectively. The facility tour will include an introduction to these resources.

• A fully equipped installation center for test fitment
• A Tech Transfer program with OEM-provided CAD files
• 3D printing and scanning services
• Hands-on vehicle access for Measuring Sessions
• An emissions lab for E.O./CARB certification
• A training center for conducting product reveals or training sessions

Space is limited, so RSVP now to save your spot for one of the upcoming tour dates.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Ford Motor Co. will support Mustang driver Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Formula DRIFT Continues Partnership With GoPro for 2015 Season; Ford Returns for Third Year as Official Sponsor

Formula DRIFT and GoPro continue their partnership for the 2015 season. GoPro will remain the exclusive and official camera partner for the Series. Tickets are now available for Round 1: Streets of Long Beach, April 10–11, via www.formuladrift.com, Ticketmaster outlets and the Long Beach Convention Center box office.

VP Racing Fuels to be Official Fuel of TORC Series for 2015

TORC: The Off-Road Championship Presented by AMSOIL has announced VP Racing Fuels as its Official Fuel for the 2015 season. TORC competitors will be powered by VP’s high-performance racing fuels beginning with the April 24–25 season opener at Texas Motor Speedway near Dallas. As the Official Fuel of TORC, VP will provide trackside fuel service at each event, which will include an online pre-order procedure to provide for convenient delivery of specific fuels to teams at the track.

	ProMedia Events has announced the signing of a three-year contract with the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series.

ProMedia Events Announces Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series 2015 Schedule

ProMedia Events, home of the NMCA Flowmaster Muscle Car drag-racing series, has announced the signing of a three-year contract with Chevrolet Performance and the following 2015 schedule for the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series.

May 29–31, 2015
4th Annual Chevrolet Performance Nationals
Presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center
The Largest All-GM Event of the Year
Atlanta Dragway – Commerce, Georgia

June 18–21, 2015
14th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Nationals
Featuring the 9th Annual Chevrolet Performance Shootout
The Largest LS Drag Race of the Year
Lucas Oil Raceway – Indianapolis

August 27–30, 2015
14th Annual NMCA World Street Finals
Featuring the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series
Summit Motorsports Park – Norwalk, Ohio

September 11–13, 2015
6th Annual Holley LS Fest
Final Event of the 2015 Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series
Beech Bend Raceway Park – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Toyo Tires will be the Official Tire of SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road for 2015. This marks the third season that Toyo Tires has supported the series, and the second year that all Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST) will compete on Toyo Open Country A/T II tires. The race series was founded by Team Toyo off-road champion and former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Robby Gordon. This weekend, drivers will compete in front of IndyCar fans during the Streets of St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, Florida. In addition to the series sponsorship, six races will also feature a Toyo Tires-branded SST truck with a Team Toyo Off-Road driver at the wheel. The Toyo Tires big rig and models will also attend SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road events around the country.

	The 4th Annual Nitto Tire NMCA WEST Spring Nationals marked the start of the 2015 season for the NMCA WEST VP Racing Fuels Drag Racing series.

7th Annual Nitto Tire NMCA WEST Spring Nationals Official Race Wrap

The 4th Annual Nitto Tire NMCA WEST Spring Nationals, held March 27–29, 2015, at Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, California, marked the start of the 2015 season for the NMCA WEST VP Racing Fuels Drag Racing series. The results:

Garrett Turbo Pro Mod: In a close race, Mark Luton snagged the holeshot, but Rick Snavely in the Turbos Direct '69 Camaro Snavely was able to get around him 5.24 to 5.50 for the win.

Mickey Thompson True Ten 5: Dana Cook's faster 4.67 fell to Johnny Coleman's 4.69—his holeshot earning him the True Ten 5 win in his '69 Camaro.

Lucas Oil N/A 10.5: Vic Brum was able to drive around Ryan Bell's holeshot to take the win, 8.22 to 8.37.

ARP Outlaw 8.5: George Raygoza streaked to a 5.17 for the win after Anthony Smith struck the tires early in the pass.

SCAT Crankshafts Open Comp: Justen Spencer and Brent Calvert squared off in a close race, but Spencer pushed Calvert out the back, forcing Calvert to dip .014 under his index and turn on Spencer's win light.

Edelbrock Super Quick: Ricky Deuschle and Michaelyn Roelle left with .004 of a second separating them, and on the top end, Roelle broke out by .012, allowing Deushle's .035 package to take the win.

Calvert Racing Quick Street: Chris Davis lit the Crimson Bulb of Despair, handing Dutcher the Quick Street win.

MMR Mustang Madness: Greg Dreher got the holeshot, but Brent Calvert was able to run him down and take the win light with an 8.617 on an 8.58 index.

Champion Cooling Systems Pro Comp: Doug Crumlich put together a .022 package pushing Hollis Colleasure to break out by .002-second.

Hedman Hedders Nostalgia Street Car: Steve Cox and Jim Losquardo were running on the E index of 10.50, but Losquardo left with a stout holeshot and took just enough stripe to turn on the win light.

Vortech Superchargers True Street: Dan Geis averaged 10.064 on his three passes for the overall True Street title.

Edelbrock Bracket Showdown: Joe Henchy defeated Steve Watkins in Bracket 2, Jack Swanson took the win light over Dave Boydstein in Bracket 3 and in a father-son final, Kevin McClelland defeated his son Daniel in Bracket 1. In Sunday's action, Katelyn Whynaught defeated Justin Rebrovich in Bracket 1, Frank Malone took the win light over Charlie Allen in Bracket 3, and Jeff Interlicchia beat Donald Horn in Bracket 2.

WELD Takes Top Two Spots in 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Race

WELD's Daryn Pittman won in the 30-lap main feature at the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series race at Antioch, California, Speedway, March 29. Pittman’s victory with WELD Racing wheels marked his second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the year. Paul McMahan, also a WELD racer, finished a close second.

The week before at the FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton, California, Dirt Track, Rico Abreu registered his second win of the season and WELD racers took the top six spots. Terry McCarl took second, followed by McMahan in third, David Gravel in fourth, Jason Johnson in fifth and Tim Kaeding in sixth. Shane Stewart is second in the current 2015 series championship standings.

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	Ford Motor Co. will support Mustang driver Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Formula DRIFT Continues Partnership With GoPro for 2015 Season; Ford Returns for Third Year as Official Sponsor

Formula DRIFT and GoPro continue their partnership for the 2015 season. GoPro will remain the exclusive and official camera partner for the Series. Tickets are now available for Round 1: Streets of Long Beach, April 10–11, via www.formuladrift.com, Ticketmaster outlets and the Long Beach Convention Center box office.

VP Racing Fuels to be Official Fuel of TORC Series for 2015

TORC: The Off-Road Championship Presented by AMSOIL has announced VP Racing Fuels as its Official Fuel for the 2015 season. TORC competitors will be powered by VP’s high-performance racing fuels beginning with the April 24–25 season opener at Texas Motor Speedway near Dallas. As the Official Fuel of TORC, VP will provide trackside fuel service at each event, which will include an online pre-order procedure to provide for convenient delivery of specific fuels to teams at the track.

	ProMedia Events has announced the signing of a three-year contract with the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series.

ProMedia Events Announces Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series 2015 Schedule

ProMedia Events, home of the NMCA Flowmaster Muscle Car drag-racing series, has announced the signing of a three-year contract with Chevrolet Performance and the following 2015 schedule for the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series.

May 29–31, 2015
4th Annual Chevrolet Performance Nationals
Presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center
The Largest All-GM Event of the Year
Atlanta Dragway – Commerce, Georgia

June 18–21, 2015
14th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Nationals
Featuring the 9th Annual Chevrolet Performance Shootout
The Largest LS Drag Race of the Year
Lucas Oil Raceway – Indianapolis

August 27–30, 2015
14th Annual NMCA World Street Finals
Featuring the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series
Summit Motorsports Park – Norwalk, Ohio

September 11–13, 2015
6th Annual Holley LS Fest
Final Event of the 2015 Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series
Beech Bend Raceway Park – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Toyo Tires will be the Official Tire of SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road for 2015. This marks the third season that Toyo Tires has supported the series, and the second year that all Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST) will compete on Toyo Open Country A/T II tires. The race series was founded by Team Toyo off-road champion and former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Robby Gordon. This weekend, drivers will compete in front of IndyCar fans during the Streets of St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, Florida. In addition to the series sponsorship, six races will also feature a Toyo Tires-branded SST truck with a Team Toyo Off-Road driver at the wheel. The Toyo Tires big rig and models will also attend SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road events around the country.

	The 4th Annual Nitto Tire NMCA WEST Spring Nationals marked the start of the 2015 season for the NMCA WEST VP Racing Fuels Drag Racing series.

7th Annual Nitto Tire NMCA WEST Spring Nationals Official Race Wrap

The 4th Annual Nitto Tire NMCA WEST Spring Nationals, held March 27–29, 2015, at Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, California, marked the start of the 2015 season for the NMCA WEST VP Racing Fuels Drag Racing series. The results:

Garrett Turbo Pro Mod: In a close race, Mark Luton snagged the holeshot, but Rick Snavely in the Turbos Direct '69 Camaro Snavely was able to get around him 5.24 to 5.50 for the win.

Mickey Thompson True Ten 5: Dana Cook's faster 4.67 fell to Johnny Coleman's 4.69—his holeshot earning him the True Ten 5 win in his '69 Camaro.

Lucas Oil N/A 10.5: Vic Brum was able to drive around Ryan Bell's holeshot to take the win, 8.22 to 8.37.

ARP Outlaw 8.5: George Raygoza streaked to a 5.17 for the win after Anthony Smith struck the tires early in the pass.

SCAT Crankshafts Open Comp: Justen Spencer and Brent Calvert squared off in a close race, but Spencer pushed Calvert out the back, forcing Calvert to dip .014 under his index and turn on Spencer's win light.

Edelbrock Super Quick: Ricky Deuschle and Michaelyn Roelle left with .004 of a second separating them, and on the top end, Roelle broke out by .012, allowing Deushle's .035 package to take the win.

Calvert Racing Quick Street: Chris Davis lit the Crimson Bulb of Despair, handing Dutcher the Quick Street win.

MMR Mustang Madness: Greg Dreher got the holeshot, but Brent Calvert was able to run him down and take the win light with an 8.617 on an 8.58 index.

Champion Cooling Systems Pro Comp: Doug Crumlich put together a .022 package pushing Hollis Colleasure to break out by .002-second.

Hedman Hedders Nostalgia Street Car: Steve Cox and Jim Losquardo were running on the E index of 10.50, but Losquardo left with a stout holeshot and took just enough stripe to turn on the win light.

Vortech Superchargers True Street: Dan Geis averaged 10.064 on his three passes for the overall True Street title.

Edelbrock Bracket Showdown: Joe Henchy defeated Steve Watkins in Bracket 2, Jack Swanson took the win light over Dave Boydstein in Bracket 3 and in a father-son final, Kevin McClelland defeated his son Daniel in Bracket 1. In Sunday's action, Katelyn Whynaught defeated Justin Rebrovich in Bracket 1, Frank Malone took the win light over Charlie Allen in Bracket 3, and Jeff Interlicchia beat Donald Horn in Bracket 2.

WELD Takes Top Two Spots in 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Race

WELD's Daryn Pittman won in the 30-lap main feature at the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series race at Antioch, California, Speedway, March 29. Pittman’s victory with WELD Racing wheels marked his second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the year. Paul McMahan, also a WELD racer, finished a close second.

The week before at the FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton, California, Dirt Track, Rico Abreu registered his second win of the season and WELD racers took the top six spots. Terry McCarl took second, followed by McMahan in third, David Gravel in fourth, Jason Johnson in fifth and Tim Kaeding in sixth. Shane Stewart is second in the current 2015 series championship standings.