NEW NAME: Lucas Oil Products has acquired the naming rights for the NHRA-owned O’Reilly Raceway Park in Clermont, Indiana. The venue will now be known as Lucas Oil Raceway.

SECOND HELPING: Kevin Swindell held off his father, Sammy Swindell, to become the first driver to win the annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, two-straight years on January 15.

WELCOME BACK: The IZOD IndyCar Series event at Edmonton (Ontario) City Centre Airport will return to the schedule after the local city council and promoter Octane Motorsports Events Inc. reached an agreement on facility upgrades.

ONLY ONE: NASCAR is expected to announce a rule change this week during preseason testing at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway that would force drivers to choose which of the three national divisions in which they wish to compete for the championship.

SANCTIONED: The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will return as sanctioning body for the annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway, August 10–13. The series last sanctioned the event in 2005.

TIRE TROUBLE: Firestone could be leaving as the official tire supplier of the IZOD IndyCar Series following the 2011 season. For more information, click here.

ON THE MOVE: The National Hot Rod Association technical department will move from Glendora, California, to Indianapolis to better serve the needs of the racing community.

HONORED: Dario Franchitti capped his third IZOD IndyCar Series championship by winning the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Jerry Titus Award for the third time in four years.

BEST: Jason Meyers (410), Jason Johnson (360) and Jon Stanbrough (Non-Wing) were named Drivers of the Year in their respective divisions by the North American Sprint Car Poll voting panel.

SWAPPED: The dates for the third annual International Motorsports Industry Show in Indianapolis has been changed to December 8–10 so as not to conflict with the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, December 1–3.

SUBSCRIBE: National Speed Sport News has been published weekly since 1934. To subscribe to National Speed Sport News, visit www.nationalspeedsportnews.com.

NEW NAME: Lucas Oil Products has acquired the naming rights for the NHRA-owned O’Reilly Raceway Park in Clermont, Indiana. The venue will now be known as Lucas Oil Raceway.

SECOND HELPING: Kevin Swindell held off his father, Sammy Swindell, to become the first driver to win the annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, two-straight years on January 15.

WELCOME BACK: The IZOD IndyCar Series event at Edmonton (Ontario) City Centre Airport will return to the schedule after the local city council and promoter Octane Motorsports Events Inc. reached an agreement on facility upgrades.

ONLY ONE: NASCAR is expected to announce a rule change this week during preseason testing at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway that would force drivers to choose which of the three national divisions in which they wish to compete for the championship.

SANCTIONED: The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will return as sanctioning body for the annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway, August 10–13. The series last sanctioned the event in 2005.

TIRE TROUBLE: Firestone could be leaving as the official tire supplier of the IZOD IndyCar Series following the 2011 season. For more information, click here.

ON THE MOVE: The National Hot Rod Association technical department will move from Glendora, California, to Indianapolis to better serve the needs of the racing community.

HONORED: Dario Franchitti capped his third IZOD IndyCar Series championship by winning the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Jerry Titus Award for the third time in four years.

BEST: Jason Meyers (410), Jason Johnson (360) and Jon Stanbrough (Non-Wing) were named Drivers of the Year in their respective divisions by the North American Sprint Car Poll voting panel.

SWAPPED: The dates for the third annual International Motorsports Industry Show in Indianapolis has been changed to December 8–10 so as not to conflict with the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, December 1–3.

SUBSCRIBE: National Speed Sport News has been published weekly since 1934. To subscribe to National Speed Sport News, visit www.nationalspeedsportnews.com.

NEW NAME: Lucas Oil Products has acquired the naming rights for the NHRA-owned O’Reilly Raceway Park in Clermont, Indiana. The venue will now be known as Lucas Oil Raceway.

SECOND HELPING: Kevin Swindell held off his father, Sammy Swindell, to become the first driver to win the annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, two-straight years on January 15.

WELCOME BACK: The IZOD IndyCar Series event at Edmonton (Ontario) City Centre Airport will return to the schedule after the local city council and promoter Octane Motorsports Events Inc. reached an agreement on facility upgrades.

ONLY ONE: NASCAR is expected to announce a rule change this week during preseason testing at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway that would force drivers to choose which of the three national divisions in which they wish to compete for the championship.

SANCTIONED: The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will return as sanctioning body for the annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway, August 10–13. The series last sanctioned the event in 2005.

TIRE TROUBLE: Firestone could be leaving as the official tire supplier of the IZOD IndyCar Series following the 2011 season. For more information, click here.

ON THE MOVE: The National Hot Rod Association technical department will move from Glendora, California, to Indianapolis to better serve the needs of the racing community.

HONORED: Dario Franchitti capped his third IZOD IndyCar Series championship by winning the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Jerry Titus Award for the third time in four years.

BEST: Jason Meyers (410), Jason Johnson (360) and Jon Stanbrough (Non-Wing) were named Drivers of the Year in their respective divisions by the North American Sprint Car Poll voting panel.

SWAPPED: The dates for the third annual International Motorsports Industry Show in Indianapolis has been changed to December 8–10 so as not to conflict with the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, December 1–3.

SUBSCRIBE: National Speed Sport News has been published weekly since 1934. To subscribe to National Speed Sport News, visit www.nationalspeedsportnews.com.

	Tom Campbell was named interim president of SCCA Pro Racing.

SCCA Pro Racing Names Campbell Interim President
With its new executive search currently underway, SCCA Pro Racing announced that SCCA Board Chairman Tom Campbell will serve as the interim president and CEO beginning January 17. Campbell will oversee the day-to-day operations of SCCA Pro Racing until a permanent successor is found for outgoing President and CEO Bob Wildberger. A committee comprised of SCCA board members is currently working toward establishing a replacement.

Roush Yates to Supply Engines for Jeremy McGrath
Stronghold Motorsports announced that it has reached an agreement with Roush Yates Engines to provide engines for the Pro 2 Unlimited short course of the road-racing program for seven-time Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath. "This is a fantastic opportunity to align ourselves with an engine builder that has won at the most elite levels of motorsports," said Stronghold Motorsports Managing Partner Scott Bailey.

Spring Classic Car Auction Returns to Akron, Ohio
Classic Motorcar Auctions (CMA) will return to the John S. Knight Center in Akron, Ohio, for its Ohio Spring Classic Car Auction, set for Saturday, March 26. Event facilitators stated that the CMA auction draws buyers from as far away as California. In addition to automobiles, the auction will offer a large assortment of automobilia to open the sale. For additional information, contact Bob Lichty or Megan Boyd at Classic Motorcar Auctions at 330/453-8900 or e-mail info@classicmotorcarauctions.com.

Edge Products Sponsors FirePoliceMX
Edge Products has teamed up with Team Rockwell FirePoliceMX to sponsor the team for the AMA Supercross Series as well as many upcoming events, according to a recent release from Edge. “Motocross fans and enthusiasts are really tuned into vehicle performance and enhancement, so becoming a sponsor for Rockwell’s Supercross team and creating a partnership with team Rockwell is a perfect fit for a company like Edge Products,” said Dave Martinez, president of Edge Products.

LINE-X sprayed its protective coatings on the truck bed and wheelwells of EcoTrek's specially designed Ford F-250 in support of the "Best of America" Tour.

LINE-X Provides Coatings for EcoTrek's Ford F-250
LINE-X Protective Coatings announced its support of the Eco Trek Foundation and its upcoming "Best of America" Tour. LINE-X sprayed its protective coatings on the truck bed and wheel wells of EcoTrek's specially designed Ford F-250. The tour consists of American vehicles, fueled on cellulose ethanol and equipped with American-made products, making appearances at historic sites and events around the United States to help raise awareness for renewable fuels, materials and the preservation of natural resources.

Rusty Bishop Joins Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Board
Federated Auto Parts' CEO Rusty Bishop accepted a position on the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) board of directors. The GAAS board helps ensure the continuity and financial security of the annual symposium. The 2011 GAAS is scheduled for May 18–19 in Rosemont, Illinois, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. The annual two-day event brings together industry leaders and experts to examine the issues and trends affecting the worldwide automotive aftermarket.

VIBE Magazine Supports NASCAR's Drive for Diversity
VIBE magazine launched a partnership project with Revolution Racing in support of NASCAR's Drive for Diversity Program. The program kicks off at the 2011 NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California, January 28–29. The multi-platform partnership includes VIBE signage on a car driven by Darrell Wallace Jr., brand presence at the speedway and editorial coverage in VIBE magazine and on www.vibe.com.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Submit your nomination online by using this link.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, and can be submitted online by following this link.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Read more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees enshrined in 2010 through the August 2010 issue of SEMA News. Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell—are all featured, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Submit your nomination online by using this link.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, and can be submitted online by following this link.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Read more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees enshrined in 2010 through the August 2010 issue of SEMA News. Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell—are all featured, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Submit your nomination online by using this link.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, and can be submitted online by following this link.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Read more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees enshrined in 2010 through the August 2010 issue of SEMA News. Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell—are all featured, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Submit your nomination online by using this link.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, and can be submitted online by following this link.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Read more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees enshrined in 2010 through the August 2010 issue of SEMA News. Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell—are all featured, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Submit your nomination online by using this link.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, and can be submitted online by following this link.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Read more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees enshrined in 2010 through the August 2010 issue of SEMA News. Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell—are all featured, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Submit your nomination online by using this link.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, and can be submitted online by following this link.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org or 909/978-6684.

Read more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees enshrined in 2010 through the August 2010 issue of SEMA News. Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell—are all featured, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.