By Della Domingo

	In 2012, under the Market Development Cooperator Program within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA), SEMA imported a Toyota HiLux for members to measure and create export-ready product.

Representing the $33 billion automotive specialty-equipment market, SEMA has been awarded part of a $2.2M federal grant to expand exports of automotive aftermarket products into foreign markets, including Russia, the United Arab Emirates and China.

The grant, under the Market Development Cooperator Program within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA), will help the association provide exporting opportunities for its members. They include a new yearly fact-finding and sales mission to Russia, working with government officials to seek pro-industry regulations that allow U.S. products equal market access, and organizing overseas vehicle measuring sessions in key emerging markets.

SEMA Measuring Sessions give member companies the opportunity to study and measure vehicles in order to develop quality products and accessories consumers can use to personalize and customize their cars, trucks and SUVs.

The $300,000 portion of the grant allocated to SEMA will enable the association to expand the program overseas and hold measuring sessions in each market, augmenting SEMA's popular three-year program of importing non-U.S. vehicles to the SEMA Garage at its Southern California headquarters under special exemption.

For the program’s initial phase, SEMA imported a Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 and UAZ Hunter, none of which are sold in the United States, but have strong followings in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, China and South America.

"As a global trade association, SEMA seeks to help member companies grow and expand their businesses," said Linda Spencer, SEMA's international and government relations director. "One of the many ways SEMA helps its members grow is through exporting. For many of our members, exporting products to key international markets is integral to their success, and SEMA is available to help identify strategic markets and guide members along the way."

U.S. exports hit an all-time record of $2.3 trillion in 2013, and supported more than 11 million American jobs, according to the Department of Commerce.

SEMA’s Export Initiatives
 
Over the past two decades, SEMA has developed a successful track record regarding its overseas work. SEMA places a high priority on assisting member companies with diversifying their customer base and taking advantage of export opportunities as the global demand for the automotive industry's products soars.
 
As the typical SEMA-member company has a relatively small staff and modest budget compared to larger firms, SEMA’s export programs and services are considered an extension to their staffs and fill a vital void by providing needed global expansion resources.
 
For SEMA members, new geographic markets offer opportunities to create new revenue streams and reach new customers. Numerous studies have shown that exporters outperform non-exporters in terms of wages, productivity and innovation and, equally important, this diversification can make firms more resilient during economic downturns.
 
SEMA assists U.S. companies to identify strategic markets and guide its members along the way. Initiatives include promoting international research to identify developing markets, working with international officials on legislative issues, creating venues for SEMA members to connect with international buyers and organizing trade missions to key countries throughout the year. Another initiative includes importing vehicles popular internationally but not sold in the United States in order to assist U.S. companies to create export-ready product.
 
A partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce enhanced with a 2011 Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) award was a key factor to growing the range and depth of SEMA’s programs beyond the traditional markets to which U.S. manufacturers export, such as those in Europe, Australia and Japan.
 
Since September 2011, nearly 300 U.S. companies have traveled to China and/or the Middle East with SEMA, and/or have measured vehicles popular in key overseas markets. Export sales by participants in SEMA's one-on-one programs in the Middle East and China have resulted in nearly $50 million.
 
Thirteen SEMA-member companies taking advantage of the expanded SEMA international programs have received Department of Commerce Export Achievement awards. Additional achievement awards are also expected to be presented at the 2014 SEMA Show.

By Della Domingo

	In 2012, under the Market Development Cooperator Program within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA), SEMA imported a Toyota HiLux for members to measure and create export-ready product.

Representing the $33 billion automotive specialty-equipment market, SEMA has been awarded part of a $2.2M federal grant to expand exports of automotive aftermarket products into foreign markets, including Russia, the United Arab Emirates and China.

The grant, under the Market Development Cooperator Program within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA), will help the association provide exporting opportunities for its members. They include a new yearly fact-finding and sales mission to Russia, working with government officials to seek pro-industry regulations that allow U.S. products equal market access, and organizing overseas vehicle measuring sessions in key emerging markets.

SEMA Measuring Sessions give member companies the opportunity to study and measure vehicles in order to develop quality products and accessories consumers can use to personalize and customize their cars, trucks and SUVs.

The $300,000 portion of the grant allocated to SEMA will enable the association to expand the program overseas and hold measuring sessions in each market, augmenting SEMA's popular three-year program of importing non-U.S. vehicles to the SEMA Garage at its Southern California headquarters under special exemption.

For the program’s initial phase, SEMA imported a Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 and UAZ Hunter, none of which are sold in the United States, but have strong followings in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, China and South America.

"As a global trade association, SEMA seeks to help member companies grow and expand their businesses," said Linda Spencer, SEMA's international and government relations director. "One of the many ways SEMA helps its members grow is through exporting. For many of our members, exporting products to key international markets is integral to their success, and SEMA is available to help identify strategic markets and guide members along the way."

U.S. exports hit an all-time record of $2.3 trillion in 2013, and supported more than 11 million American jobs, according to the Department of Commerce.

SEMA’s Export Initiatives
 
Over the past two decades, SEMA has developed a successful track record regarding its overseas work. SEMA places a high priority on assisting member companies with diversifying their customer base and taking advantage of export opportunities as the global demand for the automotive industry's products soars.
 
As the typical SEMA-member company has a relatively small staff and modest budget compared to larger firms, SEMA’s export programs and services are considered an extension to their staffs and fill a vital void by providing needed global expansion resources.
 
For SEMA members, new geographic markets offer opportunities to create new revenue streams and reach new customers. Numerous studies have shown that exporters outperform non-exporters in terms of wages, productivity and innovation and, equally important, this diversification can make firms more resilient during economic downturns.
 
SEMA assists U.S. companies to identify strategic markets and guide its members along the way. Initiatives include promoting international research to identify developing markets, working with international officials on legislative issues, creating venues for SEMA members to connect with international buyers and organizing trade missions to key countries throughout the year. Another initiative includes importing vehicles popular internationally but not sold in the United States in order to assist U.S. companies to create export-ready product.
 
A partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce enhanced with a 2011 Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) award was a key factor to growing the range and depth of SEMA’s programs beyond the traditional markets to which U.S. manufacturers export, such as those in Europe, Australia and Japan.
 
Since September 2011, nearly 300 U.S. companies have traveled to China and/or the Middle East with SEMA, and/or have measured vehicles popular in key overseas markets. Export sales by participants in SEMA's one-on-one programs in the Middle East and China have resulted in nearly $50 million.
 
Thirteen SEMA-member companies taking advantage of the expanded SEMA international programs have received Department of Commerce Export Achievement awards. Additional achievement awards are also expected to be presented at the 2014 SEMA Show.

By Della Domingo

	In 2012, under the Market Development Cooperator Program within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA), SEMA imported a Toyota HiLux for members to measure and create export-ready product.

Representing the $33 billion automotive specialty-equipment market, SEMA has been awarded part of a $2.2M federal grant to expand exports of automotive aftermarket products into foreign markets, including Russia, the United Arab Emirates and China.

The grant, under the Market Development Cooperator Program within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA), will help the association provide exporting opportunities for its members. They include a new yearly fact-finding and sales mission to Russia, working with government officials to seek pro-industry regulations that allow U.S. products equal market access, and organizing overseas vehicle measuring sessions in key emerging markets.

SEMA Measuring Sessions give member companies the opportunity to study and measure vehicles in order to develop quality products and accessories consumers can use to personalize and customize their cars, trucks and SUVs.

The $300,000 portion of the grant allocated to SEMA will enable the association to expand the program overseas and hold measuring sessions in each market, augmenting SEMA's popular three-year program of importing non-U.S. vehicles to the SEMA Garage at its Southern California headquarters under special exemption.

For the program’s initial phase, SEMA imported a Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 and UAZ Hunter, none of which are sold in the United States, but have strong followings in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, China and South America.

"As a global trade association, SEMA seeks to help member companies grow and expand their businesses," said Linda Spencer, SEMA's international and government relations director. "One of the many ways SEMA helps its members grow is through exporting. For many of our members, exporting products to key international markets is integral to their success, and SEMA is available to help identify strategic markets and guide members along the way."

U.S. exports hit an all-time record of $2.3 trillion in 2013, and supported more than 11 million American jobs, according to the Department of Commerce.

SEMA’s Export Initiatives
 
Over the past two decades, SEMA has developed a successful track record regarding its overseas work. SEMA places a high priority on assisting member companies with diversifying their customer base and taking advantage of export opportunities as the global demand for the automotive industry's products soars.
 
As the typical SEMA-member company has a relatively small staff and modest budget compared to larger firms, SEMA’s export programs and services are considered an extension to their staffs and fill a vital void by providing needed global expansion resources.
 
For SEMA members, new geographic markets offer opportunities to create new revenue streams and reach new customers. Numerous studies have shown that exporters outperform non-exporters in terms of wages, productivity and innovation and, equally important, this diversification can make firms more resilient during economic downturns.
 
SEMA assists U.S. companies to identify strategic markets and guide its members along the way. Initiatives include promoting international research to identify developing markets, working with international officials on legislative issues, creating venues for SEMA members to connect with international buyers and organizing trade missions to key countries throughout the year. Another initiative includes importing vehicles popular internationally but not sold in the United States in order to assist U.S. companies to create export-ready product.
 
A partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce enhanced with a 2011 Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) award was a key factor to growing the range and depth of SEMA’s programs beyond the traditional markets to which U.S. manufacturers export, such as those in Europe, Australia and Japan.
 
Since September 2011, nearly 300 U.S. companies have traveled to China and/or the Middle East with SEMA, and/or have measured vehicles popular in key overseas markets. Export sales by participants in SEMA's one-on-one programs in the Middle East and China have resulted in nearly $50 million.
 
Thirteen SEMA-member companies taking advantage of the expanded SEMA international programs have received Department of Commerce Export Achievement awards. Additional achievement awards are also expected to be presented at the 2014 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

	The 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report provides insight on the compact performance, street performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom and racing niches.

While the current sales are far from the boom of the late ’90s and early 2000s, the compact-performance segment continues to show a slow climb of consistent growth over the past few years. The main factors supporting the growth are an increase in small-car sales and sustained high gas prices. According to the 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report, the compact-performance niche, which is currently valued at more than $5 billion, continues to offer an expanding opportunity for specialty-equipment companies.

In the compact-performance segment, accessory and appearance sales are a main driver for the market, comprising 46.5% of the total share. Performance products come in second with 32.6% in sales, followed by wheels, tires and suspension accessories, making up 20.9% of the total market.

This information and more is available through the recently released 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report. Members: Download a free copy of the 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report, which provides detailed insight on the compact-performance, street-performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom, and racing niches.

Taking a closer look at the behavior of consumers interested in compact-performance helps determine where and how they learn about specialty-equipment products and gather product and styling ideas for their vehicles. The two main sources where compact-performance enthusiasts gather product information and styling concepts are the Internet, capturing 71.4% of the enthusiasts, and car and truck shows, which is 66.1% of enthusiasts. This combination reveals a lifestyle trend that has been constant in the market—the consumers use technology, such as the Internet and social media, together with interaction at public events to formulate the ideas on how to customize their vehicles.

“The trend of using the Internet’s search functions, forums and social media outlets, along with the peer-to-peer interaction of public car shows, is something that has remained consistent in compact-performance since its inception,” stated Gavin Knapp, SEMA senior market research manager. “It’s an intriguing consistency, especially when compared to other niches, such as light-truck, midsize and fullsize vehicles, where consumers are less likely to make their vehicle a focal point of their social scene.”

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand the industry and make informed business decisions. SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost, and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. SEMA research reports are listed and can be accessed at www.SEMA.org/research.

By SEMA Editors

	The 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report provides insight on the compact performance, street performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom and racing niches.

While the current sales are far from the boom of the late ’90s and early 2000s, the compact-performance segment continues to show a slow climb of consistent growth over the past few years. The main factors supporting the growth are an increase in small-car sales and sustained high gas prices. According to the 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report, the compact-performance niche, which is currently valued at more than $5 billion, continues to offer an expanding opportunity for specialty-equipment companies.

In the compact-performance segment, accessory and appearance sales are a main driver for the market, comprising 46.5% of the total share. Performance products come in second with 32.6% in sales, followed by wheels, tires and suspension accessories, making up 20.9% of the total market.

This information and more is available through the recently released 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report. Members: Download a free copy of the 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report, which provides detailed insight on the compact-performance, street-performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom, and racing niches.

Taking a closer look at the behavior of consumers interested in compact-performance helps determine where and how they learn about specialty-equipment products and gather product and styling ideas for their vehicles. The two main sources where compact-performance enthusiasts gather product information and styling concepts are the Internet, capturing 71.4% of the enthusiasts, and car and truck shows, which is 66.1% of enthusiasts. This combination reveals a lifestyle trend that has been constant in the market—the consumers use technology, such as the Internet and social media, together with interaction at public events to formulate the ideas on how to customize their vehicles.

“The trend of using the Internet’s search functions, forums and social media outlets, along with the peer-to-peer interaction of public car shows, is something that has remained consistent in compact-performance since its inception,” stated Gavin Knapp, SEMA senior market research manager. “It’s an intriguing consistency, especially when compared to other niches, such as light-truck, midsize and fullsize vehicles, where consumers are less likely to make their vehicle a focal point of their social scene.”

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand the industry and make informed business decisions. SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost, and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. SEMA research reports are listed and can be accessed at www.SEMA.org/research.

By SEMA Editors

	The 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report provides insight on the compact performance, street performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom and racing niches.

While the current sales are far from the boom of the late ’90s and early 2000s, the compact-performance segment continues to show a slow climb of consistent growth over the past few years. The main factors supporting the growth are an increase in small-car sales and sustained high gas prices. According to the 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report, the compact-performance niche, which is currently valued at more than $5 billion, continues to offer an expanding opportunity for specialty-equipment companies.

In the compact-performance segment, accessory and appearance sales are a main driver for the market, comprising 46.5% of the total share. Performance products come in second with 32.6% in sales, followed by wheels, tires and suspension accessories, making up 20.9% of the total market.

This information and more is available through the recently released 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report. Members: Download a free copy of the 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report, which provides detailed insight on the compact-performance, street-performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom, and racing niches.

Taking a closer look at the behavior of consumers interested in compact-performance helps determine where and how they learn about specialty-equipment products and gather product and styling ideas for their vehicles. The two main sources where compact-performance enthusiasts gather product information and styling concepts are the Internet, capturing 71.4% of the enthusiasts, and car and truck shows, which is 66.1% of enthusiasts. This combination reveals a lifestyle trend that has been constant in the market—the consumers use technology, such as the Internet and social media, together with interaction at public events to formulate the ideas on how to customize their vehicles.

“The trend of using the Internet’s search functions, forums and social media outlets, along with the peer-to-peer interaction of public car shows, is something that has remained consistent in compact-performance since its inception,” stated Gavin Knapp, SEMA senior market research manager. “It’s an intriguing consistency, especially when compared to other niches, such as light-truck, midsize and fullsize vehicles, where consumers are less likely to make their vehicle a focal point of their social scene.”

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand the industry and make informed business decisions. SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost, and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. SEMA research reports are listed and can be accessed at www.SEMA.org/research.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Next year, the NMRA and NMCA will return to Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Beech Bend Raceway to Host 2015 NMRA and NMCA Events; All-Star Nationals to be Held at Atlanta Dragway
The ProMedia Competition Department has announced two Bowling Green, Kentucky, dates for the 2015 season. NMRA will return to Beech Bend Raceway, October 1–4, 2015, and the NMCA will return to the dragstrip, May 14–17, 2015, after a one-year sabbatical. Highlights of the NMRA Keystone Automotive Series in Kentucky include the season-ending World Finals, where champions are decided in all NMRA points categories. Nitto Tire rings are at stake, and the champions are decided in classes such as Street Outlaw, Renegade, Coyote Modified and the Terminator vs. GT500 showdown.

In the NMCA Flowmaster Series, spectators can expect to see Ford vs. Chevy vs. Mopar battle it out on the quarter-mile. The 10th Annual Dave Duell Nostalgia Super Stock Classic will be a featured event in 2015 with plans in process for a 10-year anniversary celebration. Additional events include the 250+ mph Pro Mods, an all-brands car show and swap meet.

In addition, the seventh-annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals will be held April 9-12, 2015, at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia.

Fredric Aasbo in the Hankook Tire/Scion Racing tC took his second victory of the season at Texas Motor Speedway.

Formula DRIFT Round 6: Fredric Aasbo Victorious at Texas Motor Speedway
Formula DRIFT, for the second consecutive year, returned to Texas Motor Speedway for Round 6: Showdown, where Fredric Aasbo in the Hankook Tire/Scion Racing tC took his second victory of the season. The event featured Round 2 of the PRO 2 series, Offset Kings car show and action from the Pro Championship.

The Finals pitted Aasbo and Odi Bakchis. In the second run, Bakchis spun out, giving Aasbo the event victory. Aasbo closed the point gap heading into the final event of the season with 26 points separating him from Forsberg as they head into the final event of the 2014 season.

The 2014 Formula DRIFT Championship season continues to Round 7: Final Fight at Irwindale Speedway, October 10–11.

	The Cansdales celebrate the win at Irwindale. Photo credit: Marv Keller

Irwindale Speedway First Responders Night Results
In the Lucas Oil Late Models at Irwindale Speedway last weekend, Ryan Partridge won the first race and got a good third for 96 points on the night and a 64-point lead (762 to 698) over Toni McCray. In race two, the Lucas Oil Late Models division saw its youngest-ever winner in 15-year-old Ryan Cansdale, who had finished second in the first race of the night. Trevor Huddleston came in second place and Andrew Porter took a fourth and a third in the twin races.

Brent Scheidemantle extended his points lead in the INEX Legend Cars division by 42 markers. Brendan Weaver got a close second place with Ricky Schlick in third.

In the Irwindale Super Stocks, Henry Miles grabbed the lead mid-race and won his second race in a row, followed by Zack Green and Greg Crutcher. Miles' win pulled him to within 14 points of series leader Green (380–366) with two races (and 150 points) yet to go in the 2014 season.

In the "big boomers," officially named the Pick Your Part Super Late Models, Jason Patison got his third straight victory in the heavy-duty division, putting him into a tie with McCray with one race to go on the clock. Linny White and Juan Garcia came in second and third respectively.

	The final race of the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals 2014 season will feature high-horsepower, supercharged and nitrous-powered Mustangs competing in the 200+ mph ATF Speed Street Outlaw and Edelbrock Renegade classes.

NMRA Wraps Up Mustang's 50th Anniversary Year With All-Ford Event
The final race of the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals 2014 season will take place October 2–5, 2014, at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. High-horsepower, supercharged and nitrous-powered Mustangs will line up to compete in the 200+ mph ATF Speed Street Outlaw and Edelbrock Renegade classes. The fourth-annual VMP Superchargers Terminator/GT500 Shootout brings out the best-prepped Mustangs in the country. A giant TREMEC True Street class, presented by Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine, allows all street-legal Fords to compete for prize money after a 30-mile escorted cruise to prove their street-worthiness. For the first time, Ford fans will witness the new ’15 Mustang racing down the quarter-mile. Another first is the Turbo Coyote Shootout, where racers will pilot their turbocharged Coyote 5.0L Mustangs down the track to set records and be part of the largest Mustang drag race of the year.

2014 LS Fest Results
September 5–7 marked the fifth-annual Holley LS Fest. The 2014 event was the largest yet with more than 10,000 in attendance and more than 500 participating LS-powered cars. The complete results for all 2014 LS Fest competitions can be found on the Holley LS Fest website.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Next year, the NMRA and NMCA will return to Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Beech Bend Raceway to Host 2015 NMRA and NMCA Events; All-Star Nationals to be Held at Atlanta Dragway
The ProMedia Competition Department has announced two Bowling Green, Kentucky, dates for the 2015 season. NMRA will return to Beech Bend Raceway, October 1–4, 2015, and the NMCA will return to the dragstrip, May 14–17, 2015, after a one-year sabbatical. Highlights of the NMRA Keystone Automotive Series in Kentucky include the season-ending World Finals, where champions are decided in all NMRA points categories. Nitto Tire rings are at stake, and the champions are decided in classes such as Street Outlaw, Renegade, Coyote Modified and the Terminator vs. GT500 showdown.

In the NMCA Flowmaster Series, spectators can expect to see Ford vs. Chevy vs. Mopar battle it out on the quarter-mile. The 10th Annual Dave Duell Nostalgia Super Stock Classic will be a featured event in 2015 with plans in process for a 10-year anniversary celebration. Additional events include the 250+ mph Pro Mods, an all-brands car show and swap meet.

In addition, the seventh-annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals will be held April 9-12, 2015, at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia.

Fredric Aasbo in the Hankook Tire/Scion Racing tC took his second victory of the season at Texas Motor Speedway.

Formula DRIFT Round 6: Fredric Aasbo Victorious at Texas Motor Speedway
Formula DRIFT, for the second consecutive year, returned to Texas Motor Speedway for Round 6: Showdown, where Fredric Aasbo in the Hankook Tire/Scion Racing tC took his second victory of the season. The event featured Round 2 of the PRO 2 series, Offset Kings car show and action from the Pro Championship.

The Finals pitted Aasbo and Odi Bakchis. In the second run, Bakchis spun out, giving Aasbo the event victory. Aasbo closed the point gap heading into the final event of the season with 26 points separating him from Forsberg as they head into the final event of the 2014 season.

The 2014 Formula DRIFT Championship season continues to Round 7: Final Fight at Irwindale Speedway, October 10–11.

	The Cansdales celebrate the win at Irwindale. Photo credit: Marv Keller

Irwindale Speedway First Responders Night Results
In the Lucas Oil Late Models at Irwindale Speedway last weekend, Ryan Partridge won the first race and got a good third for 96 points on the night and a 64-point lead (762 to 698) over Toni McCray. In race two, the Lucas Oil Late Models division saw its youngest-ever winner in 15-year-old Ryan Cansdale, who had finished second in the first race of the night. Trevor Huddleston came in second place and Andrew Porter took a fourth and a third in the twin races.

Brent Scheidemantle extended his points lead in the INEX Legend Cars division by 42 markers. Brendan Weaver got a close second place with Ricky Schlick in third.

In the Irwindale Super Stocks, Henry Miles grabbed the lead mid-race and won his second race in a row, followed by Zack Green and Greg Crutcher. Miles' win pulled him to within 14 points of series leader Green (380–366) with two races (and 150 points) yet to go in the 2014 season.

In the "big boomers," officially named the Pick Your Part Super Late Models, Jason Patison got his third straight victory in the heavy-duty division, putting him into a tie with McCray with one race to go on the clock. Linny White and Juan Garcia came in second and third respectively.

	The final race of the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals 2014 season will feature high-horsepower, supercharged and nitrous-powered Mustangs competing in the 200+ mph ATF Speed Street Outlaw and Edelbrock Renegade classes.

NMRA Wraps Up Mustang's 50th Anniversary Year With All-Ford Event
The final race of the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals 2014 season will take place October 2–5, 2014, at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. High-horsepower, supercharged and nitrous-powered Mustangs will line up to compete in the 200+ mph ATF Speed Street Outlaw and Edelbrock Renegade classes. The fourth-annual VMP Superchargers Terminator/GT500 Shootout brings out the best-prepped Mustangs in the country. A giant TREMEC True Street class, presented by Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine, allows all street-legal Fords to compete for prize money after a 30-mile escorted cruise to prove their street-worthiness. For the first time, Ford fans will witness the new ’15 Mustang racing down the quarter-mile. Another first is the Turbo Coyote Shootout, where racers will pilot their turbocharged Coyote 5.0L Mustangs down the track to set records and be part of the largest Mustang drag race of the year.

2014 LS Fest Results
September 5–7 marked the fifth-annual Holley LS Fest. The 2014 event was the largest yet with more than 10,000 in attendance and more than 500 participating LS-powered cars. The complete results for all 2014 LS Fest competitions can be found on the Holley LS Fest website.

By SEMA Editors

	CompuLEAD Smart provides exhibitors an easy way to capture and qualify leads on and off the Show floor using their own iPhone, iPad or Android device.

The CompuLEAD Smart lead-retrieval app—available for 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors—essentially turns a smartphone into a badge scanner, providing exhibitors an easy way to capture and qualify leads on and off the Show floor using their own iPhone, iPad or Android device. Receive three app licenses for the price of one badge scanner.

Download CompuLEAD Smart from the Apple Store or Google Play. To activate, visit the CompuSystems website or call 708-786-5565.

For more information on CompuLEAD Smart, check out their YouTube video.

By SEMA Editors

	CompuLEAD Smart provides exhibitors an easy way to capture and qualify leads on and off the Show floor using their own iPhone, iPad or Android device.

The CompuLEAD Smart lead-retrieval app—available for 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors—essentially turns a smartphone into a badge scanner, providing exhibitors an easy way to capture and qualify leads on and off the Show floor using their own iPhone, iPad or Android device. Receive three app licenses for the price of one badge scanner.

Download CompuLEAD Smart from the Apple Store or Google Play. To activate, visit the CompuSystems website or call 708-786-5565.

For more information on CompuLEAD Smart, check out their YouTube video.