TRIFECTA: Kyle Busch became the first driver in NASCAR history to win in all three of NASCAR’s national touring divisions at one track during the same weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.

SPONSOR POSSIBILITY: Several media outlets are reporting that Wal-Mart is in negotiations to sponsor four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon next season.

LEGAL DRAMA: The Force India Formula One team has been ordered to pay wind-tunnel company Aerolab $1,365,981 plus damages and interest as part of an ongoing legal dispute between the two companies.

NEW NAME: Officials from Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas, have signed Royal Purple to a multi-year title sponsorship agreement. The track will be known as Royal Purple Raceway beginning in 2011.

DOUBLE THE FUN: For the first time in IZOD IndyCar Series history, drivers will compete in two individual races on the same day. The event at Texas Motor Speedway will be called the Firestone Twin 275s and consist of two full-field, 275-km races with two race winners being crowned next season.

PURCHASED: CV Products has purchased certain assets of HutchBSR, a longtime supplier of racing components.

SO LONG: International Speedway Corp. Chief Operating Officer Roger VanDerSnick was laid off by the company last week. It was the first in what is expected to be many layoffs by the company in the coming weeks.

FIXING THE HEART: NASCAR driver Brian Vickers recently underwent heart surgery to repair a tiny hole between the atria in his heart. Vickers is sitting out the remainder of the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule because of a blood-clotting disorder.

NEW DATES: Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, and Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, will host two NASCAR Nationwide Series events next season.

CASH DEPOSIT: Veteran open-wheel modified racer Jared Landers earned his first late-model victory during the $40,000-to-win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series COMP Cams Topless 100 Sunday in Batesville, Arkansas.

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

TRIFECTA: Kyle Busch became the first driver in NASCAR history to win in all three of NASCAR’s national touring divisions at one track during the same weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.

SPONSOR POSSIBILITY: Several media outlets are reporting that Wal-Mart is in negotiations to sponsor four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon next season.

LEGAL DRAMA: The Force India Formula One team has been ordered to pay wind-tunnel company Aerolab $1,365,981 plus damages and interest as part of an ongoing legal dispute between the two companies.

NEW NAME: Officials from Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas, have signed Royal Purple to a multi-year title sponsorship agreement. The track will be known as Royal Purple Raceway beginning in 2011.

DOUBLE THE FUN: For the first time in IZOD IndyCar Series history, drivers will compete in two individual races on the same day. The event at Texas Motor Speedway will be called the Firestone Twin 275s and consist of two full-field, 275-km races with two race winners being crowned next season.

PURCHASED: CV Products has purchased certain assets of HutchBSR, a longtime supplier of racing components.

SO LONG: International Speedway Corp. Chief Operating Officer Roger VanDerSnick was laid off by the company last week. It was the first in what is expected to be many layoffs by the company in the coming weeks.

FIXING THE HEART: NASCAR driver Brian Vickers recently underwent heart surgery to repair a tiny hole between the atria in his heart. Vickers is sitting out the remainder of the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule because of a blood-clotting disorder.

NEW DATES: Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, and Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, will host two NASCAR Nationwide Series events next season.

CASH DEPOSIT: Veteran open-wheel modified racer Jared Landers earned his first late-model victory during the $40,000-to-win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series COMP Cams Topless 100 Sunday in Batesville, Arkansas.

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

TRIFECTA: Kyle Busch became the first driver in NASCAR history to win in all three of NASCAR’s national touring divisions at one track during the same weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.

SPONSOR POSSIBILITY: Several media outlets are reporting that Wal-Mart is in negotiations to sponsor four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon next season.

LEGAL DRAMA: The Force India Formula One team has been ordered to pay wind-tunnel company Aerolab $1,365,981 plus damages and interest as part of an ongoing legal dispute between the two companies.

NEW NAME: Officials from Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas, have signed Royal Purple to a multi-year title sponsorship agreement. The track will be known as Royal Purple Raceway beginning in 2011.

DOUBLE THE FUN: For the first time in IZOD IndyCar Series history, drivers will compete in two individual races on the same day. The event at Texas Motor Speedway will be called the Firestone Twin 275s and consist of two full-field, 275-km races with two race winners being crowned next season.

PURCHASED: CV Products has purchased certain assets of HutchBSR, a longtime supplier of racing components.

SO LONG: International Speedway Corp. Chief Operating Officer Roger VanDerSnick was laid off by the company last week. It was the first in what is expected to be many layoffs by the company in the coming weeks.

FIXING THE HEART: NASCAR driver Brian Vickers recently underwent heart surgery to repair a tiny hole between the atria in his heart. Vickers is sitting out the remainder of the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule because of a blood-clotting disorder.

NEW DATES: Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, and Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, will host two NASCAR Nationwide Series events next season.

CASH DEPOSIT: Veteran open-wheel modified racer Jared Landers earned his first late-model victory during the $40,000-to-win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series COMP Cams Topless 100 Sunday in Batesville, Arkansas.

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

Brenda Priddy's photographers recently caught an open-hood shot of Dodge's new 6.4L Hemi V8 in a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 mule (looking very angular Audi or Cayenne). Looks like any burly V8 mill with a modern-day intake manifold, right? But this one is expected to make around 480 hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (the current 6.1L Hemi makes 420/420, respectively). Priddy says the new HEMI is also rumored to link with a ZF-designed eight-speed automatic transmission. The Jeep SRT8 mule was spotted out testing alongside a Charger SRT8 and Challenger SRT8, both models also expected to receive the 6.4L Hemi.

 

 

 

 

 

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

Brenda Priddy's photographers recently caught an open-hood shot of Dodge's new 6.4L Hemi V8 in a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 mule (looking very angular Audi or Cayenne). Looks like any burly V8 mill with a modern-day intake manifold, right? But this one is expected to make around 480 hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (the current 6.1L Hemi makes 420/420, respectively). Priddy says the new HEMI is also rumored to link with a ZF-designed eight-speed automatic transmission. The Jeep SRT8 mule was spotted out testing alongside a Charger SRT8 and Challenger SRT8, both models also expected to receive the 6.4L Hemi.

 

 

 

 

 

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

The number of first-time exhibitors signed up to attend the 2010 SEMA Show has grown to nearly 250 so far. View all of the first-time exhibitors currently signed up for the Show here. Based on previous SEMA Shows, these numbers will more than double before November 2. Each year, SEMA welcomes hundreds of new exhibitors to the Show, and this year is no exception.

For more information on the 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

The number of first-time exhibitors signed up to attend the 2010 SEMA Show has grown to nearly 250 so far. View all of the first-time exhibitors currently signed up for the Show here. Based on previous SEMA Shows, these numbers will more than double before November 2. Each year, SEMA welcomes hundreds of new exhibitors to the Show, and this year is no exception.

For more information on the 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

	Rick Calvert will share his insights on using blogs to engage your customer base.

Blogs (shorthand for “weblogs”) have revolutionized commerce. They allow companies to directly address current customers while developing new business, explaining product benefits and answering customer questions. Blogs are cost-effective, generate “buzz” about your business, build brand loyalty and position the blogger as an expert in the field.



Rick Calvert, CEO and cofounder of BlogWorld & New Media Expo, the world’s only industry-wide conference and trade show for new media, will present an intriguing new SEMA webinar entitled “Connect with Customers on Blogs: What You Need to Know” on September 9 at 10:00 a.m. (PDT).

A blogger himself, Calvert has been active in the trade show industry since 1996, serving as sales manager and director of sales for three Tradeshow Week 200 events as well as one of the nation’s largest consumer shows. His presentation will include:

• User-Generated Content
• Commenting on Blogs
• Reaching Out to Bloggers and Social Influencers
• Starting Your Own Blog
• Evolving Your Strategy as You Learn
• Return on Investment

SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members. Click here to register for a look into this unique tool your business can use for valuable promotion and customer engagement (non-members can register here). Unable to tune in at the scheduled time? No problem. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars after the event to download and review it at your convenience.

For more information on the SEMA Webinar Program and to view a list of all upcoming SEMA webinars, go to www.SEMA.org/webinars.

	Rick Calvert will share his insights on using blogs to engage your customer base.

Blogs (shorthand for “weblogs”) have revolutionized commerce. They allow companies to directly address current customers while developing new business, explaining product benefits and answering customer questions. Blogs are cost-effective, generate “buzz” about your business, build brand loyalty and position the blogger as an expert in the field.



Rick Calvert, CEO and cofounder of BlogWorld & New Media Expo, the world’s only industry-wide conference and trade show for new media, will present an intriguing new SEMA webinar entitled “Connect with Customers on Blogs: What You Need to Know” on September 9 at 10:00 a.m. (PDT).

A blogger himself, Calvert has been active in the trade show industry since 1996, serving as sales manager and director of sales for three Tradeshow Week 200 events as well as one of the nation’s largest consumer shows. His presentation will include:

• User-Generated Content
• Commenting on Blogs
• Reaching Out to Bloggers and Social Influencers
• Starting Your Own Blog
• Evolving Your Strategy as You Learn
• Return on Investment

SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members. Click here to register for a look into this unique tool your business can use for valuable promotion and customer engagement (non-members can register here). Unable to tune in at the scheduled time? No problem. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars after the event to download and review it at your convenience.

For more information on the SEMA Webinar Program and to view a list of all upcoming SEMA webinars, go to www.SEMA.org/webinars.

	Rick Calvert will share his insights on using blogs to engage your customer base.

Blogs (shorthand for “weblogs”) have revolutionized commerce. They allow companies to directly address current customers while developing new business, explaining product benefits and answering customer questions. Blogs are cost-effective, generate “buzz” about your business, build brand loyalty and position the blogger as an expert in the field.



Rick Calvert, CEO and cofounder of BlogWorld & New Media Expo, the world’s only industry-wide conference and trade show for new media, will present an intriguing new SEMA webinar entitled “Connect with Customers on Blogs: What You Need to Know” on September 9 at 10:00 a.m. (PDT).

A blogger himself, Calvert has been active in the trade show industry since 1996, serving as sales manager and director of sales for three Tradeshow Week 200 events as well as one of the nation’s largest consumer shows. His presentation will include:

• User-Generated Content
• Commenting on Blogs
• Reaching Out to Bloggers and Social Influencers
• Starting Your Own Blog
• Evolving Your Strategy as You Learn
• Return on Investment

SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members. Click here to register for a look into this unique tool your business can use for valuable promotion and customer engagement (non-members can register here). Unable to tune in at the scheduled time? No problem. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars after the event to download and review it at your convenience.

For more information on the SEMA Webinar Program and to view a list of all upcoming SEMA webinars, go to www.SEMA.org/webinars.