NO RACES: Dover Motorsports, owner of Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Illinois, has told NASCAR it will not ask for events to be sanctioned at the track in 2011 and that it is seeking a buyer for the 1.25-mile facility.

FINED: The IZOD IndyCar Series has fined driver Helio Castroneves $60,000 and placed him on probation for the rest of the year as punishment for his actions during—and following—the July 25 event at Edmonton City Centre Airport.

INJURED: NASCAR team owner Jack Roush was injured in a plane crash in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 27. He suffered minor injuries and is currently recovering at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

PRICE ADJUSTMENT: Indianapolis Motor Speedway made several changes to its ticket price structure for the 2011 Brickyard 400 in an effort to improve ticket sales, including a reduction of $20 in several areas around the track.

STILL ON TV: Speed and the Automobile Racing Club of America have extended their broadcast rights agreement, which calls for a minimum of 10 ARCA Racing Series events to be broadcast live and/or via tape delay, through 2011.

NOW IN CHARGE: Donnie Sullivan of Stanford, Kentucky, has purchased Ponderosa Speedway, a 3/8-mile clay oval in Junction City, Kentucky, from previous owners Larry, Chad and Sarah Yantz.

NEW AT JTG: Bobby Labonte will drive the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup entry vacated by Marcos Ambrose during the 2011 racing season.

HEAD HONCHO: Rick Hendrick has named Marshall Carlson the president and chief operating officer of Hendrick Motorsports during a meeting at Hendrick Motorsports July 27.

TEXAS INVESTMENT: Billionaire Red McCombs was revealed as the primary investor in the proposed United States Grand Prix track that will be located near Austin, Texas.

NOT FROM AMERICA: The Cypher Group, a proposed American Formula One team, has withdrawn its entry to become the 13th team on the Formula One grid in 2011.

DIED: Norm Froscher, a long-time motorsports journalist and 2003 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Driver of the Year Foundation, died July 29. He was 79.

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

Auto dealers and specialty-equipment business owners can learn how to better connect and help each other prosper at the 2010 SEMA Dealer Day.

The 2010 SEMA Dealer Day will provide dealers with the concrete feedback, tools and resources necessary to expand accessory operations or to integrate a new program. This event is custom-tailored for dealers, by dealers, with the goal of demonstrating how an accessories program can benefit operations across the board.

It is more important than ever to maximize every sale opportunity and service every customer. A successful accessories program will differentiate your product line, create customer value and loyalty, and generate additional revenues.

The 2010 program is scheduled for November 3, 8:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m., in the Las Vegas Hilton, Pavilion 1, just north of the Las Vegas Convention Center—site of the 2009 Dealer Day. All attendees receive a “Dealer Resource” manual that includes best practices and tools for operating a successful accessories program.

Co-sponsored by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA), the 2010 Dealer Day is open to vehicle dealers only.

To learn more or to register, visit www.SEMAShow.com/DealerDay.

Advanced registration*: $99 by October 17, 2010
Onsite registration*: $149 after October 17, 2010
(*includes lunch, but does NOT include required SEMA Show registration of $25 by October 17; $75 after)

2010 Dealer Day schedule:

• 7:30 a.m.—Coffee/Registration Meet and Greet
• 8:00 a.m.—Welcome Address
• 8:15 a.m.—Sales and Integration speaker, "Success Without Boundaries": A successful accessory program is the byproduct of a successful dealership. Accessories are unique in that they can have an impact across the board; from parts to service, new car to used car, to the body shop. Creating goal alignment amongst the various departments will lead to greater sales and profitability for everyone.
• 9:15 a.m.—ProPledge, "Customize with Confidence": A major obstacle in dealership commitment to implementing an accessory program stems from concern over warranty, liability and who exactly to do business with. Listen to an overview of the ProPledge quality assurance program and how it can benefit your dealership.

• 9:30 a.m.—Internet Sales Round Table, "Capturing the Virtual Customer": The online customer presents a real challenge and opportunity for dealers and accessories, having researched the model, options and price they want and are eager to get in and out (if they even come in). Hear from an expert panel as they discuss strategies for capturing this customer segment, increasing revenue and driving customers to your website.
• 10:30 a.m.—Break
• 10:45 a.m.—Dealer Operations Panel, "Creating Synergy Amidst Chaos": Eavesdrop on a panel of “real-world” dealership employees as they discuss the challenges and opportunities created by running an accessory program. Every perspective is equally unique and offers invaluable insight into day-to-day operations. Panelists scheduled to appear include a parts manager, GSM, fixed-ops director, F&I manager and an accessory manager.
• Noon—Lunch
• 12:30 p.m.—Keynote Speaker, Myles Kovacs: "Branding your Accessory Department"
• 1:00 p.m.—Closing Remarks

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2010 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the 2010 SEMA Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list looking for the pieces to complete their builds. Product-placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included each week when available.

Here are the most recent additions to the list:

Engine/Underhood Components

PerTronix Inc.: Performance ignition products—distributors, coils, spark plug wires. Doug's Headers—Exhaust headers for musclecars, and trucks; electronic exhaust cut outs. Patriot Exhaust Products—Exhaust headers for street rods, musclecars and trucks, Smithy Mufflers, VaraFlow tunable mufflers, side pipes and exhaust products. JBA Performance Exhaust—Exhaust headers and performance exhaust systems for classic and late-model performance cars. Contact: Don Lindfors, dlindfords@pertronix.com. Websites: www.pertronix.com; www.dougsheaders.com; www.patriotexhaust.com; www.jbaexhaust.com.

SLP Performance Parts Inc.: Performance and appearance products for late-model musclecars and GM Trucks and SUVs. Contact: Kevin Woodruff, kwoodruff@slpnj.com, 732/349-2109. Website: www.slponline.com; www.slponline.com/slp_sema_show.asp.

Spectre Performance: High-performance air intake systems, air filters and chrome engine detailing accessories for musclecars and modern-day musclecars, trucks and SUVs. Contact: Julie Wright, juliew@spectreperformance.com, 909/673-9800. Website: www.spectreperformance.com.

Exterior Products/Accessories

Innovative Vehicle Solutions: Chevy Camaro 2010 and up, IVS Havoc full aero kit, consisting of lower front chin spoiler with brake cooling openings; side rockers featuring accent lines that tie-in with the front chin spoiler; aggressively styled rear spoiler; rear two-piece diffuser with a paintable outer section and optional carbon fiber hydrogrpahics on the center section, designed to provide a performance look and hide the low hanging factory exhaust cans. All of the parts are hard tooled and made from urethane, not fiberglass. The kit was designed and developed for an OE fit and finish, with minimal install time. There is no drilling into metal, and most parts use the stock attachment locations. Note: The front chin spoiler only fits the SS models, all of the other components fit both the SS and six-cylinder models. IVS Havoc Wheels designed around the OE Staggered fitment (20 X 8 front, 20 X 9 rear); PVD coated (the new chrome); will not chip or peal and is fully validated for OE applications; available in black or bright finish; center cap bore dimension is the same as the OE wheels, so the end user can keep the heritage look with inserting the OE bowtie center caps. IVS Havoc stripe package, manufacturer and material is the same as the OE rally stripe package offered by GM; rear spoiler stripe extension allows the customer to continue the OE rally stripes onto the Havoc spoiler. IVS rear vision systems for Dodge full size truck, Ford fullsize trucks. Contact: Adam Moore, 248/298-3112. Website: www.ivsauto.com.

Little Boys Offroad Toys LLC: The GEARSAFE—a versatile, steel, lockable toolbox inconspicuously disguised as a spare tire carrier for Jeep, SUV or trailers with vertically mounted spare tires. No drilling and no welding required for factory JEEP JK applications. Vehicles with aftermarket swing away tire carriers and trailers can use the specially designed GEARSAFE mounting plate to bolt on The GEARSAFE with the enclosed hardware. The GEARSAFE comes in various diameters, widths and lug patterns. Contact: Matt Little, 866/604-8021. Website: www.thegearsafe.com.

Poly Performance Inc.: High-end Jeep, truck and buggy accessories. Jeep JK Wrangler (2007–current) Synergy Suspension line and additional JK accessories. Contact: Dave Schlossberg, 805/783-2060, ext. 203. Website: www.polyperformance.com.

T-Rex Grilles: Traditional billet grilles, mesh grilles, luxury grilles, and X-Treme studded mesh grilles for cars, trucks, SUV and exotics. Grille series include billet grilles, Upper Class Series mesh grilles, Sport Series mesh grilles, HEX Series grilles and Dresden Auto luxury grilles. We also manufacture and design various styles of direct fit and universal side vents, hood vents and trim accessories. Contact: Victor Casillas, victor@trexbillet.com. Website: www.trexbillet.com.

Suspension/Brakes

Eibach Springs Inc.: High-performance sport springs, sway bars, motorsport springs and hub-centric wheel spacers for late-model car, truck and SUV applications. Contact: Ryan Hoegner, rhoegner@eibach.com, 951/256-8300. Website: www.eibach.com.

Hellwig Products Co. Inc.: High-performance sway bars for street performance cars, musclecars, trucks, Jeep TJ and JK and custom applications. Materials include DOM tubular, solid bar and alloy heat-treated solid sway bars for most applications. Air suspension and helper spring kits for load-control applications. Contact Nancy Souza, nsouza@hellwigproducts.com, Melanie White, mwhite@hellwigproducts.com or David Wheeler dwheeler@hellwigproducts.com. Website: www.hellwigproducts.com.

Here are the previous additions to the list:

Engine/Underhood Components

aFe - advanced FLOW engineering: High-performance air filters, air intake systems, exhaust systems, manifolds and intercoolers for late-model car, SUV and powersport applications. All aFe product categories are available for approved SEMA projects. Contact: Jason Bruce, jbruce@afepower.com, 951/493-7147. Website: www.afepower.com.

AIRAID Filter Company: Full line of cold air intakes, replacement filters and PowerAid throttle body spacers. Available for most trucks, SUVs and many new musclecars (Camaro, Charger, Challenger, Corvette and 2011 Mustang). Contact Brian Paravicini, brian@airaid.com, 800/498-6951, ext. 724. Website: www.airaid.com.

AEM Induction: Full line of high-performance air intake systems and air filters for sport/compacts, modern-day musclecars, trucks and SUVs. Gas and diesel applications available. Contact: Lucio Tapia luciot@aemintakes.com.
Website: www.aemintakes.com.

ANSA: Silverline exhaust products. Performance stainless steel exhaust systems and stacks for light-duty diesel pickups. Exhaust systems for European exotics and proto-typing for project and custom cars. Contact: Robert Diotte, bobd@ansaautomotive.com. Website: www.Ansaautomotive.com.

Ansen USA: Valve covers, air cleaners and breathers. Contact: Ariel Rider, Ariel@ansenusa.com, 310/534-1837. Website: www.AnsenUsa.com.

ATS Diesel: Performance products for diesel trucks. Contact: Matt Bozarth, matt@atsdiesel.com, 866/408-7916. Website: www.atsdiesel.com/SEMA.

Bully Dog Technologies: WatchDog and GT tuners for gas and diesel cars, trucks and SUVs. The GT adds power and economy and drive train and vehicle tuning/adjustability in one unit. The WatchDog also serves as a multi-function digital gauge, diagnostic tool and performance tester. Also offering enclosed cold air intakes for gas and diesel trucks. Contact: Mike DeFord, mike@bullydog.com, 208/226-2500. Website: www.bullydog.com.

CFMPlus LLC: Intake manifolds for Dodge 5.9L and Ford 6.0L/7.3L diesel trucks. Contact: John Moore, 760/598-2478, ext. 1. Website: www.cfmplus.com.

DeatschWerks: High-flow, high-performance, drop-in fitment fuel injectors offered in flow-matched sets. Contact: David Deatsch, 405/217-0701. Website: www.deatschwerks.com.

Dynojet Research: Automotive performance products (piggyback EMS) for select vehicles. The CMD is designed to optimize the power of your OEM forced induction vehicle while retaining the factory engine management system and allows the user to precisely alter the fuel and boost, working in parallel with OBD2. Also available, the universal Wideband 2 air/fuel ratio monitor with gauge. Check the website for available vehicle applications. Contact: Keith Lockliear, klockliear@dynojet.com, 800/992-4993. Website: www.dynojetcmd.com.

Eaton: Eaton Aeroquip Performance AQP and StartLite hose, fittings and adapters for hot rods, race cars, light trucks and musclecars. Contact: Beth Mooney, bethmmooney@eaton.com, 419/891-7619. Website: www.eaton.com/aeroquipperformance.

Flowmaster Inc.: Complete exhaust systems and individual Flowmaster and Hushpower mufflers. Contact Cam Benty, cam.benty@flowmastermufflers.com, 707/694-1863.

Gibson Performance Exhaust: Performance stainless steel and aluminized exhaust and street legal headers in chrome, stainless steel and ceramic. Contact: Robert, Gibsonperformance1@gibsonperformance.com, 800/528-3044, ext.112, or visit www.gibsonexhaust.com/sponsorship for the sponsorship form. Website: www.Gibsonperformance.com.

HP Tuners: Chips and tuning. If your SEMA project needs tuning, HP Tuners wants to help you out. Contact Jay Payson, Jay@HPTuners.com. Website: www.HPTuners.com.

Innovate Motorsports: OT-2—a simple device that wirelessly connects your iPhone, iPod Touch or PC to your OBDII compliant vehicle. When used with the free Logworks Mobile app, the OT-2 transforms your iPhone/iPod Touch into a wireless gauge, OBDII Scan Tool, Data Logger, Dyno and performance meter and efficiency meter. Contact: Sean Crawford, scrawford@doverpmi.com, 714/372-5910, ext. 4273. Website: www.ot-2.com.

K&N Engineering Inc.: High-flow intake systems, OE replacement air filters and high-performance oil filters for most vehicles and powersports applications. Contact: Lucio Tapia, luciot@knfilters.com, 951/826-4000, ext. 4350. Website: www.knfilters.com.

Linear Logic: ScanGaugeII compact, multifunction automotive computer. It is a trip computer, digital gauges (four simultaneous) and also a scan tool for reading and clearing trouble codes. Contact Joey Snyder, joey.snyder@linear-logic.com, 888/433-5664. Website: www.scangauge.com.

Maradyne High Performance Fans: High-performance electric cooling fans with sealed motors. Molded from glass filled nylon, single- and dual-shrouded fans available. Contact: Susan Robinson, 817/428-3636, ext. 655. Website: www.maradynehp.com.

Painless Performance Products: Dual fan controllers, dual battery controller, vehicle convenience module, fuel injection harnesses, integrated fuel injection/chassis harnesses, chassis harnesses. Specific models of interest to Painless: Digital Power Manager (Dual Battery Controller, part # 40120); Painless Convenience Module (part # 63040); Perfect Flow Fuel Delivery System (part # 65100); F5 Dual Fan Controller (part # 30140); F5 Single Fan Controller (part # 30141); Integrated LS1-4L60E EFI and 26 Circuit Chassis Harness (part # 60608); Integrated GM Gen III 4.8, 5.3, 6.0L – 4L60E EFI and 26-Circuit Chassis Harness (part # 60617); 2003-06 GM Gen III 4.8, 5.3, 6.0L Electronic Throttle– 4L60E Fuel Injection Harness (part # 60221); 1997-04 GM LS1 Electronic Throttle – 4L60E Fuel Injection Harness (part # 60522); 2006-08 GM LS2, LS3, LS7 Electronic Throttle– 4L60#, 4L65E, Manual Transmission Fuel Injection Harness (part # 60524). Contact: Gary W. Wright, 817/244-6212, ext. 1026. Website: www.painlessperformance.com.

ProCharger (ATI): Superchargers and complete intercooled supercharger systems. Contact Cary Pangrac, cpangrac@procharger.com. Website: www.procharger.com.

Pure Power! Lifetime Oil, Fuel and Transmission Filters: Cleanable billet and stainless steel lifetime filters offers green plus performance in more than 30,000 direct spin-on applications for foreign, domestic, gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel engines ranging from motorcycles to big-rigs. Drop-in cartridge and remote designs are also available. Contact: Fran Cyrus, fran@gopurepower.com, 800/750-0827. Website: www.GoPurePower.com.

Superchips Inc.: Flashpaq performance programmer—high-performance, hand-held tuners for most Ford, GM, Dodge/Chrysler, Nissan and Jeep applications. Tuning available for high-performance, heavy load, off-road, fuel economy and diesel racing. Contact: Brian Fletcher, bfletcher@superchips.com, 407/585-7000. Website: www.superchips.com.

TechAFX: Underhood, engine dress-up products for 2010 and later V8-powered Camaros—the Hose Relo kit, EVAP Hider Hose and more—that release the true beauty of the LS V8 engine. Contact: Larry Filipczak, larry@techafx.com, 248/925-8314. Website: www.techafx.com.

XS Power: High power AGM and lithium batteries for all forms of racing and high-end mobile audio and marine installations. Sealed, non-spillable, non-corrosive, vibration-resistant design. Contact: Scottie Johnson, scottie@xspowerbatteries.com, 888-4XS-POWER, ext. 1209. Website: www.4XSPOWER.com.

Exterior Products/Accessories

Advantage Truck Accessories: Advantage tonneau covers. Contact: Jeff Fink, 574/293-0979. Website: www.AdvantageTruckAccessories.com.

Al’s Liner Do-it-Yourself Coatings: Al’s Do-it-Yourself Bed Liner is an 86% solids content urethane/acrylic blend. The simple batch system allows users to apply in any color, texture or thickness and is ideal for automotive undercoating, interior sound deadening, trailer flooring and much more. Contact: Dana Mitchell, dana@alsliner.com, 800/999-6841. Website: www.alsliner.com.

A.R.E.: Fiberglass tonneau covers and truck caps custom made to fit today’s most popular trucks. A.R.E. caps and covers are painted to match using the OEM paint code for a high-quality appearance. Contact: Casey Milano, casey@mcculloughpr.com. Website: www.4are.com.

BASF Refinish: A full range of waterborne and solvent-borne basecoat systems from Glasurit, R-M and Limco. Also a full line of custom products including Carizzma Colors, Foose Signature series, Flat Paint and Candy's. Contact: Brian Fox (Fox Marketing), brian@foxmarketing.net, 717/718-5505. Website: www.basfrefinish.com.

BedRug Inc.: Molded, closed-cell polypropylene foam bedliners. BedRug liners are durable, comfortable and versatile. Contact: Ryan Herman, rherman@bedrug.com, 734/434-3524.

Bedslide: Bedslide cargo management system offers easy access to your truck's, van's or SUV's load. Contact David McInturf for qualification sheet and to discuss your plans. Contact: David McInturf, 888/807-0099 (toll free), 541/842-2771 (direct). Website: www.bedslide.com.

BOLT Series Locks: Padlocks, receiver locks, cable locks and spare tire locks that work with the vehicle's (GM, Ford, Chrysler or Jeep) key. Contact: Erika Garcia, ggarcia@strattec.com, 414/247-3552. Website: www.BOLTlock.com.

California Pony Cars: Premium-quality products for '64–'73 classic Mustangs and 2005–2011 Mustangs. Contact: Jamiel George, Jamiel@calponycars.com, 909/923-2357. Website: www.calponycars.com.

Cequent Performance Products: Towing and trailer accessories. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com.
Website: www.cequentgroup.com.

Eagle Enterprises Inc.: Striping and vinyl graphics. Contact: Wayne Casimir, 800/874-9564, 316/945-8500. Website: www.eagleict.com.

EGR Incorporated: Full line of exterior plastic accessories for trucks, SUVs and cars. Products include, but are not limited to, No Drill Fender Flares, No Drill Hood Protectors, Side WindowVisors and Bed Rail Caps. Contact: info@egrusa.com, 909/923-7075. Website: www.egrusa.com.

Extang: Extang tonneau covers. Contact: Renee Dettling, renee@extang.com, 734/434-3508. Website: www.extang.com.

Finishlinewest: Stonehenge Series hard parts for Jeeps—various products for the two- or four-door Jeep Wrangler JK. Contact: 760/885-6054, stonehengeseries@gmail.com. Website: www.stonehengeseries.com.

Go Industries Inc.: Big Tex and Rancher grille guards. Nerf bars, tailgates and rack systems. Contact: Scott Covelli, scott@goindustries.com, 800/527-4345. Website: www.goindustries.com.

Go Rhino! Products: Nerf bars, grille guards, steps, bed bars and hitch steps. Contact: Kathryn Gallagher, kathryn@gorhino.com, 888/427-4466. Website: www.gorhino.com.

Mile Marker Inc.: Self-recovery electric and hydraulic winches. Contact: Susanne Krentz, susannemk@milemarker.com, 800/426-8646.

Penda Corporation: Bedliners: Penda Skid Resistor, Pendaliner and Duraliner. Penda Venture tonneau cover. Penda Hide-A-Hook tie downs. Contact: Thyra Jean Ludwig, thyraludwig@penda.com, 608/742-5301, ext. 7838. Website: www.penda.com/automotive.

Räv Design: Custom design, digital printing and vinyl graphics for any car, truck or SUV. Contact: Nikki Hess, 714/743-3199. Website: www.ravdesign.com.

RealWheels Corp.: Billet, stainless steel and black trim accessories for the 2010+ Chevy Camaro. Products include grille kits, billet pedals, shift knobs, fuel doors and additional race-inspired accessories. Smart Car accessories (interior and exterior). A complete line of stainless steel accessories including bumper bars, grille kits, roll-bars and more. Billet, stainless steel and black trim accessories for the 2007+ Jeep Wrangler JK. Aggressive brushguard designs, light-grilles and taillight guards. Interior replacement pedals, shift knobs and air vents. Contact: Jhan R. Dolphin, jdolphin@realwheels.com, 800/982-1180. Website: www.realwheels.com.

RETRAX Truck Bed Covers: RETRAX retractable truck bed cover; silver RETRAX retractable truck bed cover. Contact: Andy Nephew, marketing@rolltopcover.com, 701/746-5596. Website: www.rolltopcover.com.

Retro USA: Retro-styled chrome bumpers, trim and moldings for the ’05–’09 Mustang, ’08–’10 Challenger and ’10 Camaro. CHROME-TECH products feature chrome film laminated to TPO plastic. Other products include paintable retro-styled moldings using TPO plastics and graphics. Contact: Gary Green, garygreen@frontiernet.net, 612/202-8422. Website: www.retrousa.net.

Rhino Linings Corporation: Sprayed-on truck bedliner. Contact: Jenny Clifford jclifford@rhinolinings.com, 858/410-6020. Website: www.rhinolinings.com.

Rocky Ridge Products: Stainless steel roof rack systems for Jeep Wranglers, JKs and TJs. Contact: David Barnard, dbarnard@rockyridgeproducts.com, 440/241-3638. Website: www.RockyRidgeProducts.com.

Smartwax: SMARTONE product for all featured vehicles. Contact: Jeff Maldonado, 800/295-8070. Website: www.smartwax.com.

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-Billet interior and exterior products for '94–'11 Ford Mustangs as well as patented Honeycomb trunk panel, grille inserts and flush-mount louvers for the '05–'11 Mustang. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.SilverHorseRacing.com.

TruXedo: Soft roll-up tonneau covers for any make or model of truck. Contact: Rachel Fernandez, rachelf@truxedo.com, 877/878-9336, ext. 287. Website: www.truxedo.com.

UnderCover Truck Bed Covers: UnderCover SE smooth, ready-to-paint tonneau covers. Contact: Jason Hutchens (jhutchens@undercoverinfo.com) or Sally Goldberg (sally@undercoverinfo.com). Website: www.UnderCoverInfo.com.

Westin Automotive Products: Rear step bumpers, front-end products, step-up products, off-road products and body trim products. Contact: Gaby Cortes, gcortes@westinautomotive.com, 626/960-6762, ext. 451. Website: www.westinautomotive.com.

Interior Products/Accessories

Bedslide: Bedslide cargo management system offers easy access to the load in your truck, van or SUV. Contact David McInturf for a qualification sheet and to discuss your plans. Contact: David McInturf, 888/807-0099 (toll free), 541/842-2771 (direct). Website: www.bedslide.com.

California Pony Cars: Premium-quality products for '64–'73 classic Mustangs and '05–'11 Mustangs. Contact: Jamiel George, Jamiel@calponycars.com, 909/923-2357. Website: www.calponycars.com.

NRG Innovations: The Gen 3—the newest edition to the quick-release family—making it even easier on the driver to be able to take off the steering wheel. Available colors: red, blue, green, gold, orange, gun metal, black and bronze. Website: www.getnrg.com.

Pecca Leather: Offering customized leather seat covers for domestic and import cars and trucks. Contact: Jeff Cater, jeff@pecca.us, 562/623-0781. Website: www.peccaleather.com.

RealWheels Corp.: Billet, stainless steel and black trim accessories for the 2010+ Chevy Camaro. Products include grille kits, billet pedals, shift knobs, fuel doors and additional race-inspired accessories. Smart Car accessories (interior and exterior). A complete line of stainless steel accessories, including bumper bars, grille kits, roll-bars and more. Billet, stainless steel and black trim accessories for the 2007+ Jeep Wrangler JK. Aggressive brushguard designs, light-grilles and taillight guards. Interior replacement pedals, shift knobs and air vents. Contact: Jhan R. Dolphin, jdolphin@realwheels.com, 800/982-1180. Website: www.realwheels.com.

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-Billet interior and exterior products for '94–'11 Ford Mustangs, as well as patented Honeycomb trunk panel, grille inserts and flush-mount louvers for the '05–'11 Mustang. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.SilverHorseRacing.com.

Powersports Products

Dynojet Research: Powersports performance products for fuel-injected vehicles. Dynojet’s Power Commander fuel-injection modification module is available in hundreds of motorcycle, ATV and UTV applications. Popular accessories include the Quick Shifter, AutoTune and LCD. Contact: Dusty Schaller, dusty@dynojet.com, 800/992-4993. Website: www.powercommander.com.

Suspension/Brakes

BDS Suspension: Complete suspension systems—from leveling kits to 8-inch lifts—available for most all U.S. manufactured vehicles. Contact: Mike Maloney, mmaloney@bds-suspension.com. Website: www.bds-suspension.com.

Daystar Products International: Truck, Jeep and SUV suspension leveling kits, lift kits, Scorpion shock absorbers, body lifts, Jeep interior dash panels, winch accessories, motor and transmission mounts, bump stops, and suspension bushings. Contact: Trent McGee, 623/215-0459. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

Energy Suspension: Polyurethane suspension and drivetrain components. Contact: Mike Papazian, mpapazian@energysuspension.com. Website: www.energysuspension.com.

MGP Caliper Covers: Disc brake caliper covers officially licensed by Ford and GM. Custom engraving and paint available. Applications available for domestic and import vehicles. Contact: Ben Wong, ben.wong@calipercovers.com, 619/754-4099. Website: www.calipercovers.com.

Superlift Suspension Systems: Lift and leveling kits for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. Please allow for a four- to six-week delivery time when requesting products for newly introduced vehicles. Contact: Joey Arbogast, jarbogast@superlift.com, 318/397-3024. Website: www.superlift.com.

Wheels & Tires

PDK Wheels: Custom wheels from Greed Wheels, Von Max Luxury Alloys and Mamba Offroad Alloys ranging in sizes from 15 to 26 inches. Contact: Amber Kliest, amber@pdkwheels.com. Websites: www.greedwheels.com, www.mambawheels.com, www.vonmaxwheels.com.

Vossen Wheels: High-end one-piece wheels with sizes ranging from 19-inch to 22-inch and widths up to 12.5 inches. Contact: Jav, jav@vossenwheels.com, 305/463-7778.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2010 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the 2010 SEMA Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list looking for the pieces to complete their builds. Product-placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included each week when available.

Here are the most recent additions to the list:

Engine/Underhood Components

PerTronix Inc.: Performance ignition products—distributors, coils, spark plug wires. Doug's Headers—Exhaust headers for musclecars, and trucks; electronic exhaust cut outs. Patriot Exhaust Products—Exhaust headers for street rods, musclecars and trucks, Smithy Mufflers, VaraFlow tunable mufflers, side pipes and exhaust products. JBA Performance Exhaust—Exhaust headers and performance exhaust systems for classic and late-model performance cars. Contact: Don Lindfors, dlindfords@pertronix.com. Websites: www.pertronix.com; www.dougsheaders.com; www.patriotexhaust.com; www.jbaexhaust.com.

SLP Performance Parts Inc.: Performance and appearance products for late-model musclecars and GM Trucks and SUVs. Contact: Kevin Woodruff, kwoodruff@slpnj.com, 732/349-2109. Website: www.slponline.com; www.slponline.com/slp_sema_show.asp.

Spectre Performance: High-performance air intake systems, air filters and chrome engine detailing accessories for musclecars and modern-day musclecars, trucks and SUVs. Contact: Julie Wright, juliew@spectreperformance.com, 909/673-9800. Website: www.spectreperformance.com.

Exterior Products/Accessories

Innovative Vehicle Solutions: Chevy Camaro 2010 and up, IVS Havoc full aero kit, consisting of lower front chin spoiler with brake cooling openings; side rockers featuring accent lines that tie-in with the front chin spoiler; aggressively styled rear spoiler; rear two-piece diffuser with a paintable outer section and optional carbon fiber hydrogrpahics on the center section, designed to provide a performance look and hide the low hanging factory exhaust cans. All of the parts are hard tooled and made from urethane, not fiberglass. The kit was designed and developed for an OE fit and finish, with minimal install time. There is no drilling into metal, and most parts use the stock attachment locations. Note: The front chin spoiler only fits the SS models, all of the other components fit both the SS and six-cylinder models. IVS Havoc Wheels designed around the OE Staggered fitment (20 X 8 front, 20 X 9 rear); PVD coated (the new chrome); will not chip or peal and is fully validated for OE applications; available in black or bright finish; center cap bore dimension is the same as the OE wheels, so the end user can keep the heritage look with inserting the OE bowtie center caps. IVS Havoc stripe package, manufacturer and material is the same as the OE rally stripe package offered by GM; rear spoiler stripe extension allows the customer to continue the OE rally stripes onto the Havoc spoiler. IVS rear vision systems for Dodge full size truck, Ford fullsize trucks. Contact: Adam Moore, 248/298-3112. Website: www.ivsauto.com.

Little Boys Offroad Toys LLC: The GEARSAFE—a versatile, steel, lockable toolbox inconspicuously disguised as a spare tire carrier for Jeep, SUV or trailers with vertically mounted spare tires. No drilling and no welding required for factory JEEP JK applications. Vehicles with aftermarket swing away tire carriers and trailers can use the specially designed GEARSAFE mounting plate to bolt on The GEARSAFE with the enclosed hardware. The GEARSAFE comes in various diameters, widths and lug patterns. Contact: Matt Little, 866/604-8021. Website: www.thegearsafe.com.

Poly Performance Inc.: High-end Jeep, truck and buggy accessories. Jeep JK Wrangler (2007–current) Synergy Suspension line and additional JK accessories. Contact: Dave Schlossberg, 805/783-2060, ext. 203. Website: www.polyperformance.com.

T-Rex Grilles: Traditional billet grilles, mesh grilles, luxury grilles, and X-Treme studded mesh grilles for cars, trucks, SUV and exotics. Grille series include billet grilles, Upper Class Series mesh grilles, Sport Series mesh grilles, HEX Series grilles and Dresden Auto luxury grilles. We also manufacture and design various styles of direct fit and universal side vents, hood vents and trim accessories. Contact: Victor Casillas, victor@trexbillet.com. Website: www.trexbillet.com.

Suspension/Brakes

Eibach Springs Inc.: High-performance sport springs, sway bars, motorsport springs and hub-centric wheel spacers for late-model car, truck and SUV applications. Contact: Ryan Hoegner, rhoegner@eibach.com, 951/256-8300. Website: www.eibach.com.

Hellwig Products Co. Inc.: High-performance sway bars for street performance cars, musclecars, trucks, Jeep TJ and JK and custom applications. Materials include DOM tubular, solid bar and alloy heat-treated solid sway bars for most applications. Air suspension and helper spring kits for load-control applications. Contact Nancy Souza, nsouza@hellwigproducts.com, Melanie White, mwhite@hellwigproducts.com or David Wheeler dwheeler@hellwigproducts.com. Website: www.hellwigproducts.com.

Here are the previous additions to the list:

Engine/Underhood Components

aFe - advanced FLOW engineering: High-performance air filters, air intake systems, exhaust systems, manifolds and intercoolers for late-model car, SUV and powersport applications. All aFe product categories are available for approved SEMA projects. Contact: Jason Bruce, jbruce@afepower.com, 951/493-7147. Website: www.afepower.com.

AIRAID Filter Company: Full line of cold air intakes, replacement filters and PowerAid throttle body spacers. Available for most trucks, SUVs and many new musclecars (Camaro, Charger, Challenger, Corvette and 2011 Mustang). Contact Brian Paravicini, brian@airaid.com, 800/498-6951, ext. 724. Website: www.airaid.com.

AEM Induction: Full line of high-performance air intake systems and air filters for sport/compacts, modern-day musclecars, trucks and SUVs. Gas and diesel applications available. Contact: Lucio Tapia luciot@aemintakes.com.
Website: www.aemintakes.com.

ANSA: Silverline exhaust products. Performance stainless steel exhaust systems and stacks for light-duty diesel pickups. Exhaust systems for European exotics and proto-typing for project and custom cars. Contact: Robert Diotte, bobd@ansaautomotive.com. Website: www.Ansaautomotive.com.

Ansen USA: Valve covers, air cleaners and breathers. Contact: Ariel Rider, Ariel@ansenusa.com, 310/534-1837. Website: www.AnsenUsa.com.

ATS Diesel: Performance products for diesel trucks. Contact: Matt Bozarth, matt@atsdiesel.com, 866/408-7916. Website: www.atsdiesel.com/SEMA.

Bully Dog Technologies: WatchDog and GT tuners for gas and diesel cars, trucks and SUVs. The GT adds power and economy and drive train and vehicle tuning/adjustability in one unit. The WatchDog also serves as a multi-function digital gauge, diagnostic tool and performance tester. Also offering enclosed cold air intakes for gas and diesel trucks. Contact: Mike DeFord, mike@bullydog.com, 208/226-2500. Website: www.bullydog.com.

CFMPlus LLC: Intake manifolds for Dodge 5.9L and Ford 6.0L/7.3L diesel trucks. Contact: John Moore, 760/598-2478, ext. 1. Website: www.cfmplus.com.

DeatschWerks: High-flow, high-performance, drop-in fitment fuel injectors offered in flow-matched sets. Contact: David Deatsch, 405/217-0701. Website: www.deatschwerks.com.

Dynojet Research: Automotive performance products (piggyback EMS) for select vehicles. The CMD is designed to optimize the power of your OEM forced induction vehicle while retaining the factory engine management system and allows the user to precisely alter the fuel and boost, working in parallel with OBD2. Also available, the universal Wideband 2 air/fuel ratio monitor with gauge. Check the website for available vehicle applications. Contact: Keith Lockliear, klockliear@dynojet.com, 800/992-4993. Website: www.dynojetcmd.com.

Eaton: Eaton Aeroquip Performance AQP and StartLite hose, fittings and adapters for hot rods, race cars, light trucks and musclecars. Contact: Beth Mooney, bethmmooney@eaton.com, 419/891-7619. Website: www.eaton.com/aeroquipperformance.

Flowmaster Inc.: Complete exhaust systems and individual Flowmaster and Hushpower mufflers. Contact Cam Benty, cam.benty@flowmastermufflers.com, 707/694-1863.

Gibson Performance Exhaust: Performance stainless steel and aluminized exhaust and street legal headers in chrome, stainless steel and ceramic. Contact: Robert, Gibsonperformance1@gibsonperformance.com, 800/528-3044, ext.112, or visit www.gibsonexhaust.com/sponsorship for the sponsorship form. Website: www.Gibsonperformance.com.

HP Tuners: Chips and tuning. If your SEMA project needs tuning, HP Tuners wants to help you out. Contact Jay Payson, Jay@HPTuners.com. Website: www.HPTuners.com.

Innovate Motorsports: OT-2—a simple device that wirelessly connects your iPhone, iPod Touch or PC to your OBDII compliant vehicle. When used with the free Logworks Mobile app, the OT-2 transforms your iPhone/iPod Touch into a wireless gauge, OBDII Scan Tool, Data Logger, Dyno and performance meter and efficiency meter. Contact: Sean Crawford, scrawford@doverpmi.com, 714/372-5910, ext. 4273. Website: www.ot-2.com.

K&N Engineering Inc.: High-flow intake systems, OE replacement air filters and high-performance oil filters for most vehicles and powersports applications. Contact: Lucio Tapia, luciot@knfilters.com, 951/826-4000, ext. 4350. Website: www.knfilters.com.

Linear Logic: ScanGaugeII compact, multifunction automotive computer. It is a trip computer, digital gauges (four simultaneous) and also a scan tool for reading and clearing trouble codes. Contact Joey Snyder, joey.snyder@linear-logic.com, 888/433-5664. Website: www.scangauge.com.

Maradyne High Performance Fans: High-performance electric cooling fans with sealed motors. Molded from glass filled nylon, single- and dual-shrouded fans available. Contact: Susan Robinson, 817/428-3636, ext. 655. Website: www.maradynehp.com.

Painless Performance Products: Dual fan controllers, dual battery controller, vehicle convenience module, fuel injection harnesses, integrated fuel injection/chassis harnesses, chassis harnesses. Specific models of interest to Painless: Digital Power Manager (Dual Battery Controller, part # 40120); Painless Convenience Module (part # 63040); Perfect Flow Fuel Delivery System (part # 65100); F5 Dual Fan Controller (part # 30140); F5 Single Fan Controller (part # 30141); Integrated LS1-4L60E EFI and 26 Circuit Chassis Harness (part # 60608); Integrated GM Gen III 4.8, 5.3, 6.0L – 4L60E EFI and 26-Circuit Chassis Harness (part # 60617); 2003-06 GM Gen III 4.8, 5.3, 6.0L Electronic Throttle– 4L60E Fuel Injection Harness (part # 60221); 1997-04 GM LS1 Electronic Throttle – 4L60E Fuel Injection Harness (part # 60522); 2006-08 GM LS2, LS3, LS7 Electronic Throttle– 4L60#, 4L65E, Manual Transmission Fuel Injection Harness (part # 60524). Contact: Gary W. Wright, 817/244-6212, ext. 1026. Website: www.painlessperformance.com.

ProCharger (ATI): Superchargers and complete intercooled supercharger systems. Contact Cary Pangrac, cpangrac@procharger.com. Website: www.procharger.com.

Pure Power! Lifetime Oil, Fuel and Transmission Filters: Cleanable billet and stainless steel lifetime filters offers green plus performance in more than 30,000 direct spin-on applications for foreign, domestic, gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel engines ranging from motorcycles to big-rigs. Drop-in cartridge and remote designs are also available. Contact: Fran Cyrus, fran@gopurepower.com, 800/750-0827. Website: www.GoPurePower.com.

Superchips Inc.: Flashpaq performance programmer—high-performance, hand-held tuners for most Ford, GM, Dodge/Chrysler, Nissan and Jeep applications. Tuning available for high-performance, heavy load, off-road, fuel economy and diesel racing. Contact: Brian Fletcher, bfletcher@superchips.com, 407/585-7000. Website: www.superchips.com.

TechAFX: Underhood, engine dress-up products for 2010 and later V8-powered Camaros—the Hose Relo kit, EVAP Hider Hose and more—that release the true beauty of the LS V8 engine. Contact: Larry Filipczak, larry@techafx.com, 248/925-8314. Website: www.techafx.com.

XS Power: High power AGM and lithium batteries for all forms of racing and high-end mobile audio and marine installations. Sealed, non-spillable, non-corrosive, vibration-resistant design. Contact: Scottie Johnson, scottie@xspowerbatteries.com, 888-4XS-POWER, ext. 1209. Website: www.4XSPOWER.com.

Exterior Products/Accessories

Advantage Truck Accessories: Advantage tonneau covers. Contact: Jeff Fink, 574/293-0979. Website: www.AdvantageTruckAccessories.com.

Al’s Liner Do-it-Yourself Coatings: Al’s Do-it-Yourself Bed Liner is an 86% solids content urethane/acrylic blend. The simple batch system allows users to apply in any color, texture or thickness and is ideal for automotive undercoating, interior sound deadening, trailer flooring and much more. Contact: Dana Mitchell, dana@alsliner.com, 800/999-6841. Website: www.alsliner.com.

A.R.E.: Fiberglass tonneau covers and truck caps custom made to fit today’s most popular trucks. A.R.E. caps and covers are painted to match using the OEM paint code for a high-quality appearance. Contact: Casey Milano, casey@mcculloughpr.com. Website: www.4are.com.

BASF Refinish: A full range of waterborne and solvent-borne basecoat systems from Glasurit, R-M and Limco. Also a full line of custom products including Carizzma Colors, Foose Signature series, Flat Paint and Candy's. Contact: Brian Fox (Fox Marketing), brian@foxmarketing.net, 717/718-5505. Website: www.basfrefinish.com.

BedRug Inc.: Molded, closed-cell polypropylene foam bedliners. BedRug liners are durable, comfortable and versatile. Contact: Ryan Herman, rherman@bedrug.com, 734/434-3524.

Bedslide: Bedslide cargo management system offers easy access to your truck's, van's or SUV's load. Contact David McInturf for qualification sheet and to discuss your plans. Contact: David McInturf, 888/807-0099 (toll free), 541/842-2771 (direct). Website: www.bedslide.com.

BOLT Series Locks: Padlocks, receiver locks, cable locks and spare tire locks that work with the vehicle's (GM, Ford, Chrysler or Jeep) key. Contact: Erika Garcia, ggarcia@strattec.com, 414/247-3552. Website: www.BOLTlock.com.

California Pony Cars: Premium-quality products for '64–'73 classic Mustangs and 2005–2011 Mustangs. Contact: Jamiel George, Jamiel@calponycars.com, 909/923-2357. Website: www.calponycars.com.

Cequent Performance Products: Towing and trailer accessories. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com.
Website: www.cequentgroup.com.

Eagle Enterprises Inc.: Striping and vinyl graphics. Contact: Wayne Casimir, 800/874-9564, 316/945-8500. Website: www.eagleict.com.

EGR Incorporated: Full line of exterior plastic accessories for trucks, SUVs and cars. Products include, but are not limited to, No Drill Fender Flares, No Drill Hood Protectors, Side WindowVisors and Bed Rail Caps. Contact: info@egrusa.com, 909/923-7075. Website: www.egrusa.com.

Extang: Extang tonneau covers. Contact: Renee Dettling, renee@extang.com, 734/434-3508. Website: www.extang.com.

Finishlinewest: Stonehenge Series hard parts for Jeeps—various products for the two- or four-door Jeep Wrangler JK. Contact: 760/885-6054, stonehengeseries@gmail.com. Website: www.stonehengeseries.com.

Go Industries Inc.: Big Tex and Rancher grille guards. Nerf bars, tailgates and rack systems. Contact: Scott Covelli, scott@goindustries.com, 800/527-4345. Website: www.goindustries.com.

Go Rhino! Products: Nerf bars, grille guards, steps, bed bars and hitch steps. Contact: Kathryn Gallagher, kathryn@gorhino.com, 888/427-4466. Website: www.gorhino.com.

Mile Marker Inc.: Self-recovery electric and hydraulic winches. Contact: Susanne Krentz, susannemk@milemarker.com, 800/426-8646.

Penda Corporation: Bedliners: Penda Skid Resistor, Pendaliner and Duraliner. Penda Venture tonneau cover. Penda Hide-A-Hook tie downs. Contact: Thyra Jean Ludwig, thyraludwig@penda.com, 608/742-5301, ext. 7838. Website: www.penda.com/automotive.

Räv Design: Custom design, digital printing and vinyl graphics for any car, truck or SUV. Contact: Nikki Hess, 714/743-3199. Website: www.ravdesign.com.

RealWheels Corp.: Billet, stainless steel and black trim accessories for the 2010+ Chevy Camaro. Products include grille kits, billet pedals, shift knobs, fuel doors and additional race-inspired accessories. Smart Car accessories (interior and exterior). A complete line of stainless steel accessories including bumper bars, grille kits, roll-bars and more. Billet, stainless steel and black trim accessories for the 2007+ Jeep Wrangler JK. Aggressive brushguard designs, light-grilles and taillight guards. Interior replacement pedals, shift knobs and air vents. Contact: Jhan R. Dolphin, jdolphin@realwheels.com, 800/982-1180. Website: www.realwheels.com.

RETRAX Truck Bed Covers: RETRAX retractable truck bed cover; silver RETRAX retractable truck bed cover. Contact: Andy Nephew, marketing@rolltopcover.com, 701/746-5596. Website: www.rolltopcover.com.

Retro USA: Retro-styled chrome bumpers, trim and moldings for the ’05–’09 Mustang, ’08–’10 Challenger and ’10 Camaro. CHROME-TECH products feature chrome film laminated to TPO plastic. Other products include paintable retro-styled moldings using TPO plastics and graphics. Contact: Gary Green, garygreen@frontiernet.net, 612/202-8422. Website: www.retrousa.net.

Rhino Linings Corporation: Sprayed-on truck bedliner. Contact: Jenny Clifford jclifford@rhinolinings.com, 858/410-6020. Website: www.rhinolinings.com.

Rocky Ridge Products: Stainless steel roof rack systems for Jeep Wranglers, JKs and TJs. Contact: David Barnard, dbarnard@rockyridgeproducts.com, 440/241-3638. Website: www.RockyRidgeProducts.com.

Smartwax: SMARTONE product for all featured vehicles. Contact: Jeff Maldonado, 800/295-8070. Website: www.smartwax.com.

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-Billet interior and exterior products for '94–'11 Ford Mustangs as well as patented Honeycomb trunk panel, grille inserts and flush-mount louvers for the '05–'11 Mustang. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.SilverHorseRacing.com.

TruXedo: Soft roll-up tonneau covers for any make or model of truck. Contact: Rachel Fernandez, rachelf@truxedo.com, 877/878-9336, ext. 287. Website: www.truxedo.com.

UnderCover Truck Bed Covers: UnderCover SE smooth, ready-to-paint tonneau covers. Contact: Jason Hutchens (jhutchens@undercoverinfo.com) or Sally Goldberg (sally@undercoverinfo.com). Website: www.UnderCoverInfo.com.

Westin Automotive Products: Rear step bumpers, front-end products, step-up products, off-road products and body trim products. Contact: Gaby Cortes, gcortes@westinautomotive.com, 626/960-6762, ext. 451. Website: www.westinautomotive.com.

Interior Products/Accessories

Bedslide: Bedslide cargo management system offers easy access to the load in your truck, van or SUV. Contact David McInturf for a qualification sheet and to discuss your plans. Contact: David McInturf, 888/807-0099 (toll free), 541/842-2771 (direct). Website: www.bedslide.com.

California Pony Cars: Premium-quality products for '64–'73 classic Mustangs and '05–'11 Mustangs. Contact: Jamiel George, Jamiel@calponycars.com, 909/923-2357. Website: www.calponycars.com.

NRG Innovations: The Gen 3—the newest edition to the quick-release family—making it even easier on the driver to be able to take off the steering wheel. Available colors: red, blue, green, gold, orange, gun metal, black and bronze. Website: www.getnrg.com.

Pecca Leather: Offering customized leather seat covers for domestic and import cars and trucks. Contact: Jeff Cater, jeff@pecca.us, 562/623-0781. Website: www.peccaleather.com.

RealWheels Corp.: Billet, stainless steel and black trim accessories for the 2010+ Chevy Camaro. Products include grille kits, billet pedals, shift knobs, fuel doors and additional race-inspired accessories. Smart Car accessories (interior and exterior). A complete line of stainless steel accessories, including bumper bars, grille kits, roll-bars and more. Billet, stainless steel and black trim accessories for the 2007+ Jeep Wrangler JK. Aggressive brushguard designs, light-grilles and taillight guards. Interior replacement pedals, shift knobs and air vents. Contact: Jhan R. Dolphin, jdolphin@realwheels.com, 800/982-1180. Website: www.realwheels.com.

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-Billet interior and exterior products for '94–'11 Ford Mustangs, as well as patented Honeycomb trunk panel, grille inserts and flush-mount louvers for the '05–'11 Mustang. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.SilverHorseRacing.com.

Powersports Products

Dynojet Research: Powersports performance products for fuel-injected vehicles. Dynojet’s Power Commander fuel-injection modification module is available in hundreds of motorcycle, ATV and UTV applications. Popular accessories include the Quick Shifter, AutoTune and LCD. Contact: Dusty Schaller, dusty@dynojet.com, 800/992-4993. Website: www.powercommander.com.

Suspension/Brakes

BDS Suspension: Complete suspension systems—from leveling kits to 8-inch lifts—available for most all U.S. manufactured vehicles. Contact: Mike Maloney, mmaloney@bds-suspension.com. Website: www.bds-suspension.com.

Daystar Products International: Truck, Jeep and SUV suspension leveling kits, lift kits, Scorpion shock absorbers, body lifts, Jeep interior dash panels, winch accessories, motor and transmission mounts, bump stops, and suspension bushings. Contact: Trent McGee, 623/215-0459. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

Energy Suspension: Polyurethane suspension and drivetrain components. Contact: Mike Papazian, mpapazian@energysuspension.com. Website: www.energysuspension.com.

MGP Caliper Covers: Disc brake caliper covers officially licensed by Ford and GM. Custom engraving and paint available. Applications available for domestic and import vehicles. Contact: Ben Wong, ben.wong@calipercovers.com, 619/754-4099. Website: www.calipercovers.com.

Superlift Suspension Systems: Lift and leveling kits for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. Please allow for a four- to six-week delivery time when requesting products for newly introduced vehicles. Contact: Joey Arbogast, jarbogast@superlift.com, 318/397-3024. Website: www.superlift.com.

Wheels & Tires

PDK Wheels: Custom wheels from Greed Wheels, Von Max Luxury Alloys and Mamba Offroad Alloys ranging in sizes from 15 to 26 inches. Contact: Amber Kliest, amber@pdkwheels.com. Websites: www.greedwheels.com, www.mambawheels.com, www.vonmaxwheels.com.

Vossen Wheels: High-end one-piece wheels with sizes ranging from 19-inch to 22-inch and widths up to 12.5 inches. Contact: Jav, jav@vossenwheels.com, 305/463-7778.

 

NEWS NUGGETS

DRIVERS PREPARE FOR FINAL COUNTDOWN PUSH: With only one race left in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series regular season, the Countdown to 10, whether they’re first or 15th in the point standings, drivers are preparing themselves for one last chance to pick up as many points as they can next week at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, before the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and the start of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Of the drivers, 30 of the 40 spots have been clinched, with two drivers, Top Fuel’s Larry Dixon and Pro Stock’s Mike Edwards, clinching the No. 1 spots in their respective categories and securing that 20-point bonus that comes with being No. 1 entering the Countdown to 1.

“Today wasn’t our day,” said Dixon, after a semifinal round loss to Brandon Bernstein at the just completed Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. “The consolation prize is the Al-Anabi Toyota team locked in the No. 1 seed for the Countdown, and getting those extra 30 points (10 ahead of second place, plus the 20-point bonus) over whoever ends up No. 2 when the Countdown begins is big. I’ve said before that we sure could have used those extra 30 points last season so I’m glad to have them this year.”

While Dixon and Edwards are locked into the field at the top of the point standings, an all-out battle is taking place for the 10th-place spot in all four categories. With the final race of the season just one week away, only 33 points in Funny Car separate 10th place and two-time world champion Tony Pedregon from 11th place Jeff Arend, and only 19 points in Top Fuel separate 10th place David Grubnic from 11th place Terry McMillen. A first-round loss in Brainerd for any of these drivers could spell the end of their 2010 world championship campaigns.

And while the competition for the final spot heats up in the two Nitro classes, nearly half the field in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class awaits its fate heading into Brainerd. With the regular season schedule for the bike class being six races shorter than that of Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock, only the top five drivers in the point standings have clinched their spots in the Countdown, leaving five openings, the most of any of the four classes, still up for grabs at Brainerd in Pro Stock Motorcycle. The upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway should prove to be one of the most exciting and instrumental races of the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

For tickets to the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, call 866/444-4455 or online at www.brainerdraceway.com.

FRIEND OF NHRA, LEGENDARY MOTORSPORTS REPORTER FROSCHER DIES AT 79: Norm Froscher, a longtime friend and supporter of NHRA drag racing who worked for several Florida newspapers, including The Gainesville Sun, and later as a freelance writer, died July 29. He was 79. The media center at NHRA’s Gainesville Raceway, where Froscher tirelessly worked to cover nearly every edition of the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, is named in his honor.

“Everyone at NHRA is saddened by the news of the passing of Norm Froscher,” said Jerry Archambeault, NHRA vice president of communications and public relations. “Norm was a constant fixture at Gainesville Raceway, treating the facility as though it was his second home. He was not just a reporter but a friend to every racer that went down the dragstrip and everyone at NHRA. We will miss him, but his spirit will always be with us.”

Legendary racer Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, a five-time Gatornationals champ, added, “I am really sorry to hear about Norm. We became good friends through the years, and I always looked forward to seeing him each year in Gainesville. As far as I am concerned, he had a great deal to do with helping my career and the growth of drag racing from his articles about everything from race results to unique feature stories. I will always picture him in my mind walking around chewing on a cigar. He is just one guy that I always enjoyed speaking with. He always had some great questions, and I enjoyed answering them. I am going to miss him.”

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS, BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, August 12–15: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to northern Minnesota for the final race of the Countdown to 10 regular season. Defending event winners include Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel); Tony Pedregon (Funny Car); Greg Anderson (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL, O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK AT INDIANAPOLIS, September 1–6: The famed Labor Day event at historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis is the first of six races in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Ashley Force Hood (Funny Car); Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS, zMAX DRAGWAY, September 16–19: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its second stop of the season in North Carolina and second stop of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel); Robert Hight (Funny Car); Mike Edwards (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

Ashley Force Hood: “For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, [but] we got in the Countdown [and] we will just keep plugging away.”

HE SAID, SHE SAID

MADE THE COUNTDOWN; NOW WAITING FOR A WIN: Funny Car driver Ashley Force Hood on the struggles of the 2010 season and clinching her spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs:

“For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, (but) we got in the Countdown (and) we will just keep plugging away.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

4: In the past four races Pro Stock driver Kurt Johnson has moved up four spots in the point standings from 15th to 11th. He is currently 80 points behind 10th-place driver Rodger Brogdon. Johnson has four wins at Brainerd International Raceway. A fifth could give him the push he needs to lock up the 10th and final spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Johnson has never finished outside the Top 10 in his 17-year career.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that Funny Car driver and Get Screened America Pro Mod driver Melanie Troxel, along with Pro Mod drivers Roger Burgess, Raymond Commisso, Mike Knowles, Brad Personett, Derrick Townes, Danny Row, Michael Janis, Ike Maier and series points leader Von Smith will race this weekend in the Pro Mod field at the inaugural NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis?

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

 

NEWS NUGGETS

DRIVERS PREPARE FOR FINAL COUNTDOWN PUSH: With only one race left in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series regular season, the Countdown to 10, whether they’re first or 15th in the point standings, drivers are preparing themselves for one last chance to pick up as many points as they can next week at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, before the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and the start of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Of the drivers, 30 of the 40 spots have been clinched, with two drivers, Top Fuel’s Larry Dixon and Pro Stock’s Mike Edwards, clinching the No. 1 spots in their respective categories and securing that 20-point bonus that comes with being No. 1 entering the Countdown to 1.

“Today wasn’t our day,” said Dixon, after a semifinal round loss to Brandon Bernstein at the just completed Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. “The consolation prize is the Al-Anabi Toyota team locked in the No. 1 seed for the Countdown, and getting those extra 30 points (10 ahead of second place, plus the 20-point bonus) over whoever ends up No. 2 when the Countdown begins is big. I’ve said before that we sure could have used those extra 30 points last season so I’m glad to have them this year.”

While Dixon and Edwards are locked into the field at the top of the point standings, an all-out battle is taking place for the 10th-place spot in all four categories. With the final race of the season just one week away, only 33 points in Funny Car separate 10th place and two-time world champion Tony Pedregon from 11th place Jeff Arend, and only 19 points in Top Fuel separate 10th place David Grubnic from 11th place Terry McMillen. A first-round loss in Brainerd for any of these drivers could spell the end of their 2010 world championship campaigns.

And while the competition for the final spot heats up in the two Nitro classes, nearly half the field in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class awaits its fate heading into Brainerd. With the regular season schedule for the bike class being six races shorter than that of Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock, only the top five drivers in the point standings have clinched their spots in the Countdown, leaving five openings, the most of any of the four classes, still up for grabs at Brainerd in Pro Stock Motorcycle. The upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway should prove to be one of the most exciting and instrumental races of the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

For tickets to the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, call 866/444-4455 or online at www.brainerdraceway.com.

FRIEND OF NHRA, LEGENDARY MOTORSPORTS REPORTER FROSCHER DIES AT 79: Norm Froscher, a longtime friend and supporter of NHRA drag racing who worked for several Florida newspapers, including The Gainesville Sun, and later as a freelance writer, died July 29. He was 79. The media center at NHRA’s Gainesville Raceway, where Froscher tirelessly worked to cover nearly every edition of the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, is named in his honor.

“Everyone at NHRA is saddened by the news of the passing of Norm Froscher,” said Jerry Archambeault, NHRA vice president of communications and public relations. “Norm was a constant fixture at Gainesville Raceway, treating the facility as though it was his second home. He was not just a reporter but a friend to every racer that went down the dragstrip and everyone at NHRA. We will miss him, but his spirit will always be with us.”

Legendary racer Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, a five-time Gatornationals champ, added, “I am really sorry to hear about Norm. We became good friends through the years, and I always looked forward to seeing him each year in Gainesville. As far as I am concerned, he had a great deal to do with helping my career and the growth of drag racing from his articles about everything from race results to unique feature stories. I will always picture him in my mind walking around chewing on a cigar. He is just one guy that I always enjoyed speaking with. He always had some great questions, and I enjoyed answering them. I am going to miss him.”

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS, BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, August 12–15: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to northern Minnesota for the final race of the Countdown to 10 regular season. Defending event winners include Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel); Tony Pedregon (Funny Car); Greg Anderson (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL, O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK AT INDIANAPOLIS, September 1–6: The famed Labor Day event at historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis is the first of six races in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Ashley Force Hood (Funny Car); Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS, zMAX DRAGWAY, September 16–19: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its second stop of the season in North Carolina and second stop of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel); Robert Hight (Funny Car); Mike Edwards (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

Ashley Force Hood: “For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, [but] we got in the Countdown [and] we will just keep plugging away.”

HE SAID, SHE SAID

MADE THE COUNTDOWN; NOW WAITING FOR A WIN: Funny Car driver Ashley Force Hood on the struggles of the 2010 season and clinching her spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs:

“For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, (but) we got in the Countdown (and) we will just keep plugging away.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

4: In the past four races Pro Stock driver Kurt Johnson has moved up four spots in the point standings from 15th to 11th. He is currently 80 points behind 10th-place driver Rodger Brogdon. Johnson has four wins at Brainerd International Raceway. A fifth could give him the push he needs to lock up the 10th and final spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Johnson has never finished outside the Top 10 in his 17-year career.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that Funny Car driver and Get Screened America Pro Mod driver Melanie Troxel, along with Pro Mod drivers Roger Burgess, Raymond Commisso, Mike Knowles, Brad Personett, Derrick Townes, Danny Row, Michael Janis, Ike Maier and series points leader Von Smith will race this weekend in the Pro Mod field at the inaugural NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis?

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

 

NEWS NUGGETS

DRIVERS PREPARE FOR FINAL COUNTDOWN PUSH: With only one race left in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series regular season, the Countdown to 10, whether they’re first or 15th in the point standings, drivers are preparing themselves for one last chance to pick up as many points as they can next week at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, before the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and the start of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Of the drivers, 30 of the 40 spots have been clinched, with two drivers, Top Fuel’s Larry Dixon and Pro Stock’s Mike Edwards, clinching the No. 1 spots in their respective categories and securing that 20-point bonus that comes with being No. 1 entering the Countdown to 1.

“Today wasn’t our day,” said Dixon, after a semifinal round loss to Brandon Bernstein at the just completed Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. “The consolation prize is the Al-Anabi Toyota team locked in the No. 1 seed for the Countdown, and getting those extra 30 points (10 ahead of second place, plus the 20-point bonus) over whoever ends up No. 2 when the Countdown begins is big. I’ve said before that we sure could have used those extra 30 points last season so I’m glad to have them this year.”

While Dixon and Edwards are locked into the field at the top of the point standings, an all-out battle is taking place for the 10th-place spot in all four categories. With the final race of the season just one week away, only 33 points in Funny Car separate 10th place and two-time world champion Tony Pedregon from 11th place Jeff Arend, and only 19 points in Top Fuel separate 10th place David Grubnic from 11th place Terry McMillen. A first-round loss in Brainerd for any of these drivers could spell the end of their 2010 world championship campaigns.

And while the competition for the final spot heats up in the two Nitro classes, nearly half the field in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class awaits its fate heading into Brainerd. With the regular season schedule for the bike class being six races shorter than that of Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock, only the top five drivers in the point standings have clinched their spots in the Countdown, leaving five openings, the most of any of the four classes, still up for grabs at Brainerd in Pro Stock Motorcycle. The upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway should prove to be one of the most exciting and instrumental races of the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

For tickets to the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, call 866/444-4455 or online at www.brainerdraceway.com.

FRIEND OF NHRA, LEGENDARY MOTORSPORTS REPORTER FROSCHER DIES AT 79: Norm Froscher, a longtime friend and supporter of NHRA drag racing who worked for several Florida newspapers, including The Gainesville Sun, and later as a freelance writer, died July 29. He was 79. The media center at NHRA’s Gainesville Raceway, where Froscher tirelessly worked to cover nearly every edition of the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, is named in his honor.

“Everyone at NHRA is saddened by the news of the passing of Norm Froscher,” said Jerry Archambeault, NHRA vice president of communications and public relations. “Norm was a constant fixture at Gainesville Raceway, treating the facility as though it was his second home. He was not just a reporter but a friend to every racer that went down the dragstrip and everyone at NHRA. We will miss him, but his spirit will always be with us.”

Legendary racer Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, a five-time Gatornationals champ, added, “I am really sorry to hear about Norm. We became good friends through the years, and I always looked forward to seeing him each year in Gainesville. As far as I am concerned, he had a great deal to do with helping my career and the growth of drag racing from his articles about everything from race results to unique feature stories. I will always picture him in my mind walking around chewing on a cigar. He is just one guy that I always enjoyed speaking with. He always had some great questions, and I enjoyed answering them. I am going to miss him.”

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS, BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, August 12–15: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to northern Minnesota for the final race of the Countdown to 10 regular season. Defending event winners include Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel); Tony Pedregon (Funny Car); Greg Anderson (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL, O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK AT INDIANAPOLIS, September 1–6: The famed Labor Day event at historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis is the first of six races in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Ashley Force Hood (Funny Car); Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS, zMAX DRAGWAY, September 16–19: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its second stop of the season in North Carolina and second stop of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel); Robert Hight (Funny Car); Mike Edwards (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

Ashley Force Hood: “For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, [but] we got in the Countdown [and] we will just keep plugging away.”

HE SAID, SHE SAID

MADE THE COUNTDOWN; NOW WAITING FOR A WIN: Funny Car driver Ashley Force Hood on the struggles of the 2010 season and clinching her spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs:

“For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, (but) we got in the Countdown (and) we will just keep plugging away.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

4: In the past four races Pro Stock driver Kurt Johnson has moved up four spots in the point standings from 15th to 11th. He is currently 80 points behind 10th-place driver Rodger Brogdon. Johnson has four wins at Brainerd International Raceway. A fifth could give him the push he needs to lock up the 10th and final spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Johnson has never finished outside the Top 10 in his 17-year career.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that Funny Car driver and Get Screened America Pro Mod driver Melanie Troxel, along with Pro Mod drivers Roger Burgess, Raymond Commisso, Mike Knowles, Brad Personett, Derrick Townes, Danny Row, Michael Janis, Ike Maier and series points leader Von Smith will race this weekend in the Pro Mod field at the inaugural NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis?

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

 

NEWS NUGGETS

DRIVERS PREPARE FOR FINAL COUNTDOWN PUSH: With only one race left in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series regular season, the Countdown to 10, whether they’re first or 15th in the point standings, drivers are preparing themselves for one last chance to pick up as many points as they can next week at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, before the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and the start of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Of the drivers, 30 of the 40 spots have been clinched, with two drivers, Top Fuel’s Larry Dixon and Pro Stock’s Mike Edwards, clinching the No. 1 spots in their respective categories and securing that 20-point bonus that comes with being No. 1 entering the Countdown to 1.

“Today wasn’t our day,” said Dixon, after a semifinal round loss to Brandon Bernstein at the just completed Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. “The consolation prize is the Al-Anabi Toyota team locked in the No. 1 seed for the Countdown, and getting those extra 30 points (10 ahead of second place, plus the 20-point bonus) over whoever ends up No. 2 when the Countdown begins is big. I’ve said before that we sure could have used those extra 30 points last season so I’m glad to have them this year.”

While Dixon and Edwards are locked into the field at the top of the point standings, an all-out battle is taking place for the 10th-place spot in all four categories. With the final race of the season just one week away, only 33 points in Funny Car separate 10th place and two-time world champion Tony Pedregon from 11th place Jeff Arend, and only 19 points in Top Fuel separate 10th place David Grubnic from 11th place Terry McMillen. A first-round loss in Brainerd for any of these drivers could spell the end of their 2010 world championship campaigns.

And while the competition for the final spot heats up in the two Nitro classes, nearly half the field in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class awaits its fate heading into Brainerd. With the regular season schedule for the bike class being six races shorter than that of Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock, only the top five drivers in the point standings have clinched their spots in the Countdown, leaving five openings, the most of any of the four classes, still up for grabs at Brainerd in Pro Stock Motorcycle. The upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway should prove to be one of the most exciting and instrumental races of the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

For tickets to the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, call 866/444-4455 or online at www.brainerdraceway.com.

FRIEND OF NHRA, LEGENDARY MOTORSPORTS REPORTER FROSCHER DIES AT 79: Norm Froscher, a longtime friend and supporter of NHRA drag racing who worked for several Florida newspapers, including The Gainesville Sun, and later as a freelance writer, died July 29. He was 79. The media center at NHRA’s Gainesville Raceway, where Froscher tirelessly worked to cover nearly every edition of the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, is named in his honor.

“Everyone at NHRA is saddened by the news of the passing of Norm Froscher,” said Jerry Archambeault, NHRA vice president of communications and public relations. “Norm was a constant fixture at Gainesville Raceway, treating the facility as though it was his second home. He was not just a reporter but a friend to every racer that went down the dragstrip and everyone at NHRA. We will miss him, but his spirit will always be with us.”

Legendary racer Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, a five-time Gatornationals champ, added, “I am really sorry to hear about Norm. We became good friends through the years, and I always looked forward to seeing him each year in Gainesville. As far as I am concerned, he had a great deal to do with helping my career and the growth of drag racing from his articles about everything from race results to unique feature stories. I will always picture him in my mind walking around chewing on a cigar. He is just one guy that I always enjoyed speaking with. He always had some great questions, and I enjoyed answering them. I am going to miss him.”

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS, BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, August 12–15: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to northern Minnesota for the final race of the Countdown to 10 regular season. Defending event winners include Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel); Tony Pedregon (Funny Car); Greg Anderson (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL, O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK AT INDIANAPOLIS, September 1–6: The famed Labor Day event at historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis is the first of six races in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Ashley Force Hood (Funny Car); Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS, zMAX DRAGWAY, September 16–19: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its second stop of the season in North Carolina and second stop of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel); Robert Hight (Funny Car); Mike Edwards (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

Ashley Force Hood: “For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, [but] we got in the Countdown [and] we will just keep plugging away.”

HE SAID, SHE SAID

MADE THE COUNTDOWN; NOW WAITING FOR A WIN: Funny Car driver Ashley Force Hood on the struggles of the 2010 season and clinching her spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs:

“For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, (but) we got in the Countdown (and) we will just keep plugging away.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

4: In the past four races Pro Stock driver Kurt Johnson has moved up four spots in the point standings from 15th to 11th. He is currently 80 points behind 10th-place driver Rodger Brogdon. Johnson has four wins at Brainerd International Raceway. A fifth could give him the push he needs to lock up the 10th and final spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Johnson has never finished outside the Top 10 in his 17-year career.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that Funny Car driver and Get Screened America Pro Mod driver Melanie Troxel, along with Pro Mod drivers Roger Burgess, Raymond Commisso, Mike Knowles, Brad Personett, Derrick Townes, Danny Row, Michael Janis, Ike Maier and series points leader Von Smith will race this weekend in the Pro Mod field at the inaugural NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis?

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

 

NEWS NUGGETS

DRIVERS PREPARE FOR FINAL COUNTDOWN PUSH: With only one race left in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series regular season, the Countdown to 10, whether they’re first or 15th in the point standings, drivers are preparing themselves for one last chance to pick up as many points as they can next week at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, before the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and the start of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Of the drivers, 30 of the 40 spots have been clinched, with two drivers, Top Fuel’s Larry Dixon and Pro Stock’s Mike Edwards, clinching the No. 1 spots in their respective categories and securing that 20-point bonus that comes with being No. 1 entering the Countdown to 1.

“Today wasn’t our day,” said Dixon, after a semifinal round loss to Brandon Bernstein at the just completed Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. “The consolation prize is the Al-Anabi Toyota team locked in the No. 1 seed for the Countdown, and getting those extra 30 points (10 ahead of second place, plus the 20-point bonus) over whoever ends up No. 2 when the Countdown begins is big. I’ve said before that we sure could have used those extra 30 points last season so I’m glad to have them this year.”

While Dixon and Edwards are locked into the field at the top of the point standings, an all-out battle is taking place for the 10th-place spot in all four categories. With the final race of the season just one week away, only 33 points in Funny Car separate 10th place and two-time world champion Tony Pedregon from 11th place Jeff Arend, and only 19 points in Top Fuel separate 10th place David Grubnic from 11th place Terry McMillen. A first-round loss in Brainerd for any of these drivers could spell the end of their 2010 world championship campaigns.

And while the competition for the final spot heats up in the two Nitro classes, nearly half the field in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class awaits its fate heading into Brainerd. With the regular season schedule for the bike class being six races shorter than that of Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock, only the top five drivers in the point standings have clinched their spots in the Countdown, leaving five openings, the most of any of the four classes, still up for grabs at Brainerd in Pro Stock Motorcycle. The upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway should prove to be one of the most exciting and instrumental races of the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

For tickets to the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, call 866/444-4455 or online at www.brainerdraceway.com.

FRIEND OF NHRA, LEGENDARY MOTORSPORTS REPORTER FROSCHER DIES AT 79: Norm Froscher, a longtime friend and supporter of NHRA drag racing who worked for several Florida newspapers, including The Gainesville Sun, and later as a freelance writer, died July 29. He was 79. The media center at NHRA’s Gainesville Raceway, where Froscher tirelessly worked to cover nearly every edition of the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, is named in his honor.

“Everyone at NHRA is saddened by the news of the passing of Norm Froscher,” said Jerry Archambeault, NHRA vice president of communications and public relations. “Norm was a constant fixture at Gainesville Raceway, treating the facility as though it was his second home. He was not just a reporter but a friend to every racer that went down the dragstrip and everyone at NHRA. We will miss him, but his spirit will always be with us.”

Legendary racer Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, a five-time Gatornationals champ, added, “I am really sorry to hear about Norm. We became good friends through the years, and I always looked forward to seeing him each year in Gainesville. As far as I am concerned, he had a great deal to do with helping my career and the growth of drag racing from his articles about everything from race results to unique feature stories. I will always picture him in my mind walking around chewing on a cigar. He is just one guy that I always enjoyed speaking with. He always had some great questions, and I enjoyed answering them. I am going to miss him.”

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS, BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, August 12–15: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to northern Minnesota for the final race of the Countdown to 10 regular season. Defending event winners include Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel); Tony Pedregon (Funny Car); Greg Anderson (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL, O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK AT INDIANAPOLIS, September 1–6: The famed Labor Day event at historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis is the first of six races in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Ashley Force Hood (Funny Car); Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS, zMAX DRAGWAY, September 16–19: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its second stop of the season in North Carolina and second stop of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel); Robert Hight (Funny Car); Mike Edwards (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

Ashley Force Hood: “For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, [but] we got in the Countdown [and] we will just keep plugging away.”

HE SAID, SHE SAID

MADE THE COUNTDOWN; NOW WAITING FOR A WIN: Funny Car driver Ashley Force Hood on the struggles of the 2010 season and clinching her spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs:

“For some reason, we are just having a crappy year, (but) we got in the Countdown (and) we will just keep plugging away.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

4: In the past four races Pro Stock driver Kurt Johnson has moved up four spots in the point standings from 15th to 11th. He is currently 80 points behind 10th-place driver Rodger Brogdon. Johnson has four wins at Brainerd International Raceway. A fifth could give him the push he needs to lock up the 10th and final spot in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Johnson has never finished outside the Top 10 in his 17-year career.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that Funny Car driver and Get Screened America Pro Mod driver Melanie Troxel, along with Pro Mod drivers Roger Burgess, Raymond Commisso, Mike Knowles, Brad Personett, Derrick Townes, Danny Row, Michael Janis, Ike Maier and series points leader Von Smith will race this weekend in the Pro Mod field at the inaugural NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis?

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

	The sales leads gathered at the SEMA Show will be loaded onto a USB thumb drive given to exhibitors at Show close.

Obtaining quality leads is a key objective for all trade show exhibitors. Turning those leads into sales drives business. Lead management products are designed to help capture leads on the Show floor and allow easy follow-up after the Show.

All attendees wear a badge with a barcode printed directly on the badge. Exhibitors who rent a lead retrieval unit have the ability to scan the barcode when a buyer visits your booth. The scan captures the buyer’s profile and demographic information, offering data more detailed than a typical business card.

At Show close, exhibitors are given a USB drive containing all Show leads, which can be uploaded into most formats.

Order a lead management product from CompuSystems here.