By Della Domingo

	Jessi Combs from "All Girls Garage" will be modifying a stock Fiat 500 Abarth in the Velocity Studio booth at the SEMA Show.

Visit the Velocity Studio (Booth #35001, Upper South Hall) and watch as the high-performance block hit series "Car Fix" and “All Girls Garage” combine their talents, while shooting a one-hour special during the 2013 SEMA Show.

“Car Fix” and “All Girls Garage” are the cornerstone of Velocity’s how-to genre and air every weekend. By taking on complex jobs and showing genuine support for the car hobby, the programs tap into the expertise and experience of the hosts. Stars of the shows—Jessi Combs, Sarah “Bogi” Lateiner, Cristy Lee, Lou Santiago and Jared Zimmerman—will turn wrenches at the studio throughout the week, as they transform a Fiat 500 Abarth from stock into a wild road machine through a series of performance upgrades. Additional guest appearances include:

Tuesday, November 5:

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. – Wayne Carini of Velocity's "Chasing Classic Cars"
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Arianny Celeste of Velocity's "Overhaulin'"

Wednesday, November 6:

1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m. – Mike Brewer and Edd China of Velocity's "Wheeler Dealers" and Ray Evernham of Velocity's "AmeriCarna"

Thursday, November 7:

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. – Chris Jacobs of Velocity's "Overhaulin'" and Dan Short of Velocity's "Fantomworks"
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. – Mike Brewer and Edd China of Velocity's "Wheeler Dealers"

Come watch the taping during the SEMA Show, then tune in to Velocity on a future date to view the episode!

	Amanda Kasper of Clear Lake, Iowa, received the most votes for her photo submission and was named the winner of Odyssey Battery's "Best Moment of Summer" contest.

By SEMA Editors

Odyssey Battery by EnerSys Announces Winner of "Top Moment of Summer" Contest   
Odyssey Battery by EnerSys announced the company's Facebook photo-sharing contest known as "Top Moment of Summer." Amanda Kasper of Clear Lake, Iowa, received the most votes for her photo submission and was awarded the best moment of summer per contest rules. As a result, Kasper received the grand prize package, including two tickets to an upcoming Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS), a Global Rallycross (GRC), NHRA or NASCAR Racing event of her choice, a $250 Visa Gift Card, and an autographed ODYSSEY battery sponsor memorabilia.

ACAT Global Purchases Emico Technologies
Advanced Clean Air Technologies (ACAT) Global purchased Emico Technologies of Barrie, Ontario, manufacturer of automotive catalytic converters for aftermarket applications, down pipes and exhaust system components. According to a recent announcement, the companies will remain separate entities, but will share technology, engineering, design, manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities. The transaction closed in August, and ACAT has begun shipping its metallic substrates to Emico’s facility in Barrie, and engineers and product designers from both organizations have started collaborating on new product plans. The companies will share a display at the 2013 SEMA Show. The ACAT/Emico booth can be found in the Racing & Performance section in booth #25153.

CCL Acquires Worldwide Rights to Nano-Fusion Product Line
Worldwide rights to the Nano-Fusion product line and related intellectual property were acquired by CCL from Avery Dennison as part of the Office & Consumer Products and Designed & Engineered Solutions transaction that was completed July 1. The sale does not affect sales of Avery Dennison products, including Supreme Wrapping Films and other colored and clear vehicle wrap and protection films sold under the Avery Dennison brand. Nano-Fusion products are now available exclusively from CCL Design.   

Axalta Receives Top Vendor Honors From Tata Marcopolo

Axalta Coating Systems in India received the Best Performance Award from Tata Marcopolo Motors Ltd.

Axalta Coating Systems in India received the Best Performance Award from Tata Marcopolo Motors Ltd., an India-based joint venture between Tata Motors and Marcopolo S.A. of Brazil. With daily production reaching almost 70 buses during its peak season, Tata Marcopolo has become one of Asia’s leading bus manufacturers. This is the third consecutive year that Tata Marcopolo selected Axalta Coating Systems for its prestigious award out of its pool of suppliers, acknowledging Axalta’s commitment to provide consistent, high-performance coatings solutions. The award was based on the parameters of safety, delivery, quality, cost and service. Axalta has been Tata Marcopolo’s exclusive coatings supplier since 2008.

Xceleration Media Buys Power Automedia's OneDirt.com
Power Automedia recently came to terms with Xceleration Media for the sale and acquisition of OneDirt.com, an online enthusiast magazine covering dirt circle track racing. Power Automedia reported that OneDirt.com has welcomed more than 915,000 visitors in 2013 and connects with 70,600 followers on Facebook. Under Xceleration Media ownership, OneDirt will be a sister publication to its Power & Performance News, and the company intends to expand OneDirt distribution with a supportive special-interest print publication. Xceleration Media takes over the day-to-day management of OneDirt.com on November 1. Leading the OneDirt.com effort for Xceleration Media will be the former editor of Circle Track magazine, Jeff Huneycutt. Specializing in racing and engine tech for the last 14 years, Huneycutt’s accomplishments include authoring two how-to books, one of which received the International Society for Vehicle Preservation Gold Medal. In addition to Circle Track magazine, Huneycutt has also had racing and engine tech articles published in over two dozen magazines.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	NHRA Funny Car icon John Force will be a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast.

NHRA Funny Car icon John Force—the 15-time NHRA world champion and a winner of an NHRA-record 137 national events—will be a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast at the 2013 SEMA Show.

Force will make a special appearance to offer a salute to many of his old pals from the PA Booth as NHRA honors the “Legends Behind the Microphone.”

The popular annual event at the SEMA Show, which has showcased many of the NHRA’s legendary drivers, team owners and other characters within the sport, has grown into a must-attend affair for SEMA Show attendees, and this year’s program promises to continue that tradition.

Force will take the stage with some of the most iconic voices and personalities to ever hold a microphone during the past six decades of racing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Dave McClelland, Bob Frey and Alan Reinhart will share some “behind-the-scenes” stories of NHRA drag racing and the special moments they have witnessed throughout the years.

The NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will be held Wednesday, November 6, from 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. at the Las Vegas Hotel (LVH), Ballrooms A&B. It is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees. A continental breakfast will be served. The panel will be moderated by current ESPN2 lead announcer and long-time NHRA television personality Dave Rieff. A special tribute is planned for the late Steve Evans, including a video presentation.

This event is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees at no cost; however, tickets are required. To order your event ticket or register for the Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register and click "Add Event Tickets."

By SEMA Editors

	NHRA Funny Car icon John Force will be a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast.

NHRA Funny Car icon John Force—the 15-time NHRA world champion and a winner of an NHRA-record 137 national events—will be a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast at the 2013 SEMA Show.

Force will make a special appearance to offer a salute to many of his old pals from the PA Booth as NHRA honors the “Legends Behind the Microphone.”

The popular annual event at the SEMA Show, which has showcased many of the NHRA’s legendary drivers, team owners and other characters within the sport, has grown into a must-attend affair for SEMA Show attendees, and this year’s program promises to continue that tradition.

Force will take the stage with some of the most iconic voices and personalities to ever hold a microphone during the past six decades of racing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Dave McClelland, Bob Frey and Alan Reinhart will share some “behind-the-scenes” stories of NHRA drag racing and the special moments they have witnessed throughout the years.

The NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will be held Wednesday, November 6, from 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. at the Las Vegas Hotel (LVH), Ballrooms A&B. It is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees. A continental breakfast will be served. The panel will be moderated by current ESPN2 lead announcer and long-time NHRA television personality Dave Rieff. A special tribute is planned for the late Steve Evans, including a video presentation.

This event is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees at no cost; however, tickets are required. To order your event ticket or register for the Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register and click "Add Event Tickets."

By SEMA Editors

	NHRA Funny Car icon John Force will be a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast.

NHRA Funny Car icon John Force—the 15-time NHRA world champion and a winner of an NHRA-record 137 national events—will be a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast at the 2013 SEMA Show.

Force will make a special appearance to offer a salute to many of his old pals from the PA Booth as NHRA honors the “Legends Behind the Microphone.”

The popular annual event at the SEMA Show, which has showcased many of the NHRA’s legendary drivers, team owners and other characters within the sport, has grown into a must-attend affair for SEMA Show attendees, and this year’s program promises to continue that tradition.

Force will take the stage with some of the most iconic voices and personalities to ever hold a microphone during the past six decades of racing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Dave McClelland, Bob Frey and Alan Reinhart will share some “behind-the-scenes” stories of NHRA drag racing and the special moments they have witnessed throughout the years.

The NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will be held Wednesday, November 6, from 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. at the Las Vegas Hotel (LVH), Ballrooms A&B. It is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees. A continental breakfast will be served. The panel will be moderated by current ESPN2 lead announcer and long-time NHRA television personality Dave Rieff. A special tribute is planned for the late Steve Evans, including a video presentation.

This event is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees at no cost; however, tickets are required. To order your event ticket or register for the Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register and click "Add Event Tickets."

The shooters at KGP Photography caught a GM test group running Camaro Z/28 prototypes against the Mustang Boss 302. This is the same day that Chevy released a video showing the two cars being tested side-by-side at GM's MRC road course, proving that the video is more than a PR stunt. The track testing depicted in the video can be confirmed as the real deal within GM's real-world, day-to-day Z/28 testing program.  

GM's take is that the Boss 302—not the Shelby GT500—is the quickest Mustang on the track, and the Z/28 is presented as at least 4.0 seconds faster around GM's MRC. Regardless of the veracity of those times—and despite questions as to how well the GT500 would have done in the same test—at least Detroit's musclecar wars are still in the fullest effect. Things will only get more interesting with a modernized, newly realized Mustang ready to gallop onto the scene by the middle of next year. This will be fun.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography caught a GM test group running Camaro Z/28 prototypes against the Mustang Boss 302. This is the same day that Chevy released a video showing the two cars being tested side-by-side at GM's MRC road course, proving that the video is more than a PR stunt. The track testing depicted in the video can be confirmed as the real deal within GM's real-world, day-to-day Z/28 testing program.  

GM's take is that the Boss 302—not the Shelby GT500—is the quickest Mustang on the track, and the Z/28 is presented as at least 4.0 seconds faster around GM's MRC. Regardless of the veracity of those times—and despite questions as to how well the GT500 would have done in the same test—at least Detroit's musclecar wars are still in the fullest effect. Things will only get more interesting with a modernized, newly realized Mustang ready to gallop onto the scene by the middle of next year. This will be fun.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography caught a GM test group running Camaro Z/28 prototypes against the Mustang Boss 302. This is the same day that Chevy released a video showing the two cars being tested side-by-side at GM's MRC road course, proving that the video is more than a PR stunt. The track testing depicted in the video can be confirmed as the real deal within GM's real-world, day-to-day Z/28 testing program.  

GM's take is that the Boss 302—not the Shelby GT500—is the quickest Mustang on the track, and the Z/28 is presented as at least 4.0 seconds faster around GM's MRC. Regardless of the veracity of those times—and despite questions as to how well the GT500 would have done in the same test—at least Detroit's musclecar wars are still in the fullest effect. Things will only get more interesting with a modernized, newly realized Mustang ready to gallop onto the scene by the middle of next year. This will be fun.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

Chip Foose

• Chip Foose from "Overhaulin'"
• Wayne Carini from "Chasing Classic Cars"
• Ray Evernham from "AmeriCARna"
• Edd China/Mike Brewer from "Wheeler Dealers"
• Jessi Combs from "All Girls Garage"

Chip Foose

• Chip Foose from "Overhaulin'"
• Wayne Carini from "Chasing Classic Cars"
• Ray Evernham from "AmeriCARna"
• Edd China/Mike Brewer from "Wheeler Dealers"
• Jessi Combs from "All Girls Garage"