SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SCHEDULE UPDATE: The 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule is slowly coming together. What is known so far is that Atlanta Motor Speedway has lost one of its races in favor of a race at Kentucky Speedway, Kansas Speedway has gained a second race and Auto Club Speedway in California will host only one race.

CHIP CASHES IN: Team owner Chip Ganassi had another stellar weekend, with victories in NASCAR Sprint Cup (Juan Pablo Montoya), IZOD IndyCar (Dario Franchitti) and Grand Am (Scott Pruett/Memo Rojas) competition.

BIG WINS: Shane Stewart (ASCS Knoxville Nationals), Scott Bloomquist (USA Nationals) and Bryan Clauson (Belleville Nationals) earned victories during three prestigious dirt-track events last weekend.

TEAMING WITH LOLA: Roush Yates Engines will partner with Lola to offer a variety of Roush Yates-powered engines in Lola LMP designs next year in the American Le Mans Series.

NEW BULL: Kasey Kahne will drive for a Red Bull Racing Team Toyota next season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The deal is only for one year as Kahne already has a contract in place to drive for Rick Hendrick in 2012.

NOT LEAVING: Honda Performance Development has confirmed that it will build engines under the new IZOD IndyCar Series engine platform beginning in 2012.

SHAFFER SIZZLES: Tim Shaffer was the hottest driver in the country last week, winning five straight races in a seven-day span, including the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, August 6.

NOMINATED: Chip Ganassi, Michael Shank, Bob Stallings and Wayne Taylor have been nominated for the inaugural Rolex Bob Snodgrass Award, which recognizes a Grand Am Rolex Series owner or manager that shows integrity, passion and love of cars similar to that of the late Bob Snodgrass.

INJURED: American Le Mans Series driver Greg Pickett will miss the rest of the season after suffering rib and back injuries during a crash while testing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, August 5.

DIED: Jack Richard Miller, a popular short-track announcer and voice of sprint-car racing around the country, died August 6 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 74.

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

SCHEDULE UPDATE: The 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule is slowly coming together. What is known so far is that Atlanta Motor Speedway has lost one of its races in favor of a race at Kentucky Speedway, Kansas Speedway has gained a second race and Auto Club Speedway in California will host only one race.

CHIP CASHES IN: Team owner Chip Ganassi had another stellar weekend, with victories in NASCAR Sprint Cup (Juan Pablo Montoya), IZOD IndyCar (Dario Franchitti) and Grand Am (Scott Pruett/Memo Rojas) competition.

BIG WINS: Shane Stewart (ASCS Knoxville Nationals), Scott Bloomquist (USA Nationals) and Bryan Clauson (Belleville Nationals) earned victories during three prestigious dirt-track events last weekend.

TEAMING WITH LOLA: Roush Yates Engines will partner with Lola to offer a variety of Roush Yates-powered engines in Lola LMP designs next year in the American Le Mans Series.

NEW BULL: Kasey Kahne will drive for a Red Bull Racing Team Toyota next season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The deal is only for one year as Kahne already has a contract in place to drive for Rick Hendrick in 2012.

NOT LEAVING: Honda Performance Development has confirmed that it will build engines under the new IZOD IndyCar Series engine platform beginning in 2012.

SHAFFER SIZZLES: Tim Shaffer was the hottest driver in the country last week, winning five straight races in a seven-day span, including the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, August 6.

NOMINATED: Chip Ganassi, Michael Shank, Bob Stallings and Wayne Taylor have been nominated for the inaugural Rolex Bob Snodgrass Award, which recognizes a Grand Am Rolex Series owner or manager that shows integrity, passion and love of cars similar to that of the late Bob Snodgrass.

INJURED: American Le Mans Series driver Greg Pickett will miss the rest of the season after suffering rib and back injuries during a crash while testing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, August 5.

DIED: Jack Richard Miller, a popular short-track announcer and voice of sprint-car racing around the country, died August 6 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 74.

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

SCHEDULE UPDATE: The 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule is slowly coming together. What is known so far is that Atlanta Motor Speedway has lost one of its races in favor of a race at Kentucky Speedway, Kansas Speedway has gained a second race and Auto Club Speedway in California will host only one race.

CHIP CASHES IN: Team owner Chip Ganassi had another stellar weekend, with victories in NASCAR Sprint Cup (Juan Pablo Montoya), IZOD IndyCar (Dario Franchitti) and Grand Am (Scott Pruett/Memo Rojas) competition.

BIG WINS: Shane Stewart (ASCS Knoxville Nationals), Scott Bloomquist (USA Nationals) and Bryan Clauson (Belleville Nationals) earned victories during three prestigious dirt-track events last weekend.

TEAMING WITH LOLA: Roush Yates Engines will partner with Lola to offer a variety of Roush Yates-powered engines in Lola LMP designs next year in the American Le Mans Series.

NEW BULL: Kasey Kahne will drive for a Red Bull Racing Team Toyota next season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The deal is only for one year as Kahne already has a contract in place to drive for Rick Hendrick in 2012.

NOT LEAVING: Honda Performance Development has confirmed that it will build engines under the new IZOD IndyCar Series engine platform beginning in 2012.

SHAFFER SIZZLES: Tim Shaffer was the hottest driver in the country last week, winning five straight races in a seven-day span, including the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, August 6.

NOMINATED: Chip Ganassi, Michael Shank, Bob Stallings and Wayne Taylor have been nominated for the inaugural Rolex Bob Snodgrass Award, which recognizes a Grand Am Rolex Series owner or manager that shows integrity, passion and love of cars similar to that of the late Bob Snodgrass.

INJURED: American Le Mans Series driver Greg Pickett will miss the rest of the season after suffering rib and back injuries during a crash while testing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, August 5.

DIED: Jack Richard Miller, a popular short-track announcer and voice of sprint-car racing around the country, died August 6 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 74.

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