Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  WD-40 Camaro
  The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro sold for $75,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.
  Hurst/BFGoodrich Mustang
  The 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang raised $120,000 to benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

Among the rare, classic and custom vehicles on the block at last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction were two special vehicles that raised money for children in need.

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro—a custom 2010 Camaro SS/RS—was sold for $75,000. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, two charities that SEMA actively supports.

Leading specialty-equipment companies pulled together to contribute to the Camaro build, which features a 6.2L V8 engine outputting more than 600 hp, a body kit, a custom interior and an entertainment system.

Partners in the Camaro build include: APE Wraps; Audio Innovations; Cie Studios; DynoMax; Eclipse; Forgeline Motorsports; GTR High Performance; Haddad Motorsports; Hedman Hedders; House of Tints; Katzkin Leather; L&G Enterprises; MGP Caliper Covers; Nitto Tires; Odyssey Batteries; Paxton Automotive; Pedders USA; PhotoTouch Inc.; PPG Industries; Sony Computer Entertainment America; Street Scene Equipment; and Top Quality Powder Coating.

The second vehicle, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang, sold for $120,000. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of the Mustang benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

The one and only original pace car from the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Series, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang was built by Hurst Performance in conjunction with Woodhouse Auto Family of Blair, Nebraska, and BFGoodrich. The collectible pace car features a 435hp/400 lb.-ft. ROUSH supercharged engine, a Magnaflow exhaust, Wilwood brakes and Hurst-tuned Eibach coilovers, springs and a sway bar.

The BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang debuted at the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge at Miller Motorsports Park on September 19, 2009. Most recently, the car paced the "Run to Victory Half Marathon and Five Mile Run/Walk" in Randleman, North Carolina, which raised more than $122,000 for Victory Junction Gang Camp.

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  WD-40 Camaro
  The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro sold for $75,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.
  Hurst/BFGoodrich Mustang
  The 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang raised $120,000 to benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

Among the rare, classic and custom vehicles on the block at last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction were two special vehicles that raised money for children in need.

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro—a custom 2010 Camaro SS/RS—was sold for $75,000. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, two charities that SEMA actively supports.

Leading specialty-equipment companies pulled together to contribute to the Camaro build, which features a 6.2L V8 engine outputting more than 600 hp, a body kit, a custom interior and an entertainment system.

Partners in the Camaro build include: APE Wraps; Audio Innovations; Cie Studios; DynoMax; Eclipse; Forgeline Motorsports; GTR High Performance; Haddad Motorsports; Hedman Hedders; House of Tints; Katzkin Leather; L&G Enterprises; MGP Caliper Covers; Nitto Tires; Odyssey Batteries; Paxton Automotive; Pedders USA; PhotoTouch Inc.; PPG Industries; Sony Computer Entertainment America; Street Scene Equipment; and Top Quality Powder Coating.

The second vehicle, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang, sold for $120,000. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of the Mustang benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

The one and only original pace car from the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Series, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang was built by Hurst Performance in conjunction with Woodhouse Auto Family of Blair, Nebraska, and BFGoodrich. The collectible pace car features a 435hp/400 lb.-ft. ROUSH supercharged engine, a Magnaflow exhaust, Wilwood brakes and Hurst-tuned Eibach coilovers, springs and a sway bar.

The BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang debuted at the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge at Miller Motorsports Park on September 19, 2009. Most recently, the car paced the "Run to Victory Half Marathon and Five Mile Run/Walk" in Randleman, North Carolina, which raised more than $122,000 for Victory Junction Gang Camp.

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  WD-40 Camaro
  The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro sold for $75,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.
  Hurst/BFGoodrich Mustang
  The 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang raised $120,000 to benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

Among the rare, classic and custom vehicles on the block at last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction were two special vehicles that raised money for children in need.

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro—a custom 2010 Camaro SS/RS—was sold for $75,000. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, two charities that SEMA actively supports.

Leading specialty-equipment companies pulled together to contribute to the Camaro build, which features a 6.2L V8 engine outputting more than 600 hp, a body kit, a custom interior and an entertainment system.

Partners in the Camaro build include: APE Wraps; Audio Innovations; Cie Studios; DynoMax; Eclipse; Forgeline Motorsports; GTR High Performance; Haddad Motorsports; Hedman Hedders; House of Tints; Katzkin Leather; L&G Enterprises; MGP Caliper Covers; Nitto Tires; Odyssey Batteries; Paxton Automotive; Pedders USA; PhotoTouch Inc.; PPG Industries; Sony Computer Entertainment America; Street Scene Equipment; and Top Quality Powder Coating.

The second vehicle, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang, sold for $120,000. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of the Mustang benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

The one and only original pace car from the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Series, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang was built by Hurst Performance in conjunction with Woodhouse Auto Family of Blair, Nebraska, and BFGoodrich. The collectible pace car features a 435hp/400 lb.-ft. ROUSH supercharged engine, a Magnaflow exhaust, Wilwood brakes and Hurst-tuned Eibach coilovers, springs and a sway bar.

The BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang debuted at the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge at Miller Motorsports Park on September 19, 2009. Most recently, the car paced the "Run to Victory Half Marathon and Five Mile Run/Walk" in Randleman, North Carolina, which raised more than $122,000 for Victory Junction Gang Camp.

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  WD-40 Camaro
  The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro sold for $75,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.
  Hurst/BFGoodrich Mustang
  The 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang raised $120,000 to benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

Among the rare, classic and custom vehicles on the block at last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction were two special vehicles that raised money for children in need.

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro—a custom 2010 Camaro SS/RS—was sold for $75,000. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, two charities that SEMA actively supports.

Leading specialty-equipment companies pulled together to contribute to the Camaro build, which features a 6.2L V8 engine outputting more than 600 hp, a body kit, a custom interior and an entertainment system.

Partners in the Camaro build include: APE Wraps; Audio Innovations; Cie Studios; DynoMax; Eclipse; Forgeline Motorsports; GTR High Performance; Haddad Motorsports; Hedman Hedders; House of Tints; Katzkin Leather; L&G Enterprises; MGP Caliper Covers; Nitto Tires; Odyssey Batteries; Paxton Automotive; Pedders USA; PhotoTouch Inc.; PPG Industries; Sony Computer Entertainment America; Street Scene Equipment; and Top Quality Powder Coating.

The second vehicle, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang, sold for $120,000. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of the Mustang benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

The one and only original pace car from the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Series, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang was built by Hurst Performance in conjunction with Woodhouse Auto Family of Blair, Nebraska, and BFGoodrich. The collectible pace car features a 435hp/400 lb.-ft. ROUSH supercharged engine, a Magnaflow exhaust, Wilwood brakes and Hurst-tuned Eibach coilovers, springs and a sway bar.

The BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang debuted at the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge at Miller Motorsports Park on September 19, 2009. Most recently, the car paced the "Run to Victory Half Marathon and Five Mile Run/Walk" in Randleman, North Carolina, which raised more than $122,000 for Victory Junction Gang Camp.

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  WD-40 Camaro
  The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro sold for $75,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.
  Hurst/BFGoodrich Mustang
  The 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang raised $120,000 to benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

Among the rare, classic and custom vehicles on the block at last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction were two special vehicles that raised money for children in need.

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro—a custom 2010 Camaro SS/RS—was sold for $75,000. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, two charities that SEMA actively supports.

Leading specialty-equipment companies pulled together to contribute to the Camaro build, which features a 6.2L V8 engine outputting more than 600 hp, a body kit, a custom interior and an entertainment system.

Partners in the Camaro build include: APE Wraps; Audio Innovations; Cie Studios; DynoMax; Eclipse; Forgeline Motorsports; GTR High Performance; Haddad Motorsports; Hedman Hedders; House of Tints; Katzkin Leather; L&G Enterprises; MGP Caliper Covers; Nitto Tires; Odyssey Batteries; Paxton Automotive; Pedders USA; PhotoTouch Inc.; PPG Industries; Sony Computer Entertainment America; Street Scene Equipment; and Top Quality Powder Coating.

The second vehicle, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang, sold for $120,000. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of the Mustang benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.

The one and only original pace car from the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Series, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang was built by Hurst Performance in conjunction with Woodhouse Auto Family of Blair, Nebraska, and BFGoodrich. The collectible pace car features a 435hp/400 lb.-ft. ROUSH supercharged engine, a Magnaflow exhaust, Wilwood brakes and Hurst-tuned Eibach coilovers, springs and a sway bar.

The BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang debuted at the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge at Miller Motorsports Park on September 19, 2009. Most recently, the car paced the "Run to Victory Half Marathon and Five Mile Run/Walk" in Randleman, North Carolina, which raised more than $122,000 for Victory Junction Gang Camp.

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  Dick Wells at Podium
  As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium. 
  Dick Wells Historic National Dragster
  Wells (right) was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA (photo courtesy NHRA).

A memorial service for SEMA Hall of Fame member and industry pioneer Dick Wells, who passed away January 18, is set for Monday, February 1, at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

The Celebration of Life ceremony is open to the public and will begin at 3:00 p.m. The museum is located at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, California.

Wells' contributions to SEMA and influence within the specialty-equipment industry are immeasurable. He was highly active in SEMA initiatives throughout his career and helped nurture the industry during its formative years.

He was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA. Soon after, he became managing editor of Hot Rod magazine and later executive editor of Motor Trend.

As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium.

Named SEMA Person of the Year in 1977, Wells was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1993, received the International Specialty Car Association Founder’s Award in 1994, and was among those honored in 2001 with the NHRA’s Pioneer Award.

Wells remained a key editorial, marketing and historical adviser to SEMA to the end.

“There are only a few folks you can identify as foundation stones in the realms of SEMA and NHRA, and Dick Wells was one of them,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “His life was all about drag racing, street rodding and the industry behind the hobby. Dick was particularly unique in having held influential positions in race sanctioning bodies, the automotive media and the industry’s trade associations.

“In those walks, Dick made many important contributions and many, many friends. The industry family he so loved is mourning his loss.”

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  Dick Wells at Podium
  As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium. 
  Dick Wells Historic National Dragster
  Wells (right) was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA (photo courtesy NHRA).

A memorial service for SEMA Hall of Fame member and industry pioneer Dick Wells, who passed away January 18, is set for Monday, February 1, at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

The Celebration of Life ceremony is open to the public and will begin at 3:00 p.m. The museum is located at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, California.

Wells' contributions to SEMA and influence within the specialty-equipment industry are immeasurable. He was highly active in SEMA initiatives throughout his career and helped nurture the industry during its formative years.

He was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA. Soon after, he became managing editor of Hot Rod magazine and later executive editor of Motor Trend.

As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium.

Named SEMA Person of the Year in 1977, Wells was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1993, received the International Specialty Car Association Founder’s Award in 1994, and was among those honored in 2001 with the NHRA’s Pioneer Award.

Wells remained a key editorial, marketing and historical adviser to SEMA to the end.

“There are only a few folks you can identify as foundation stones in the realms of SEMA and NHRA, and Dick Wells was one of them,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “His life was all about drag racing, street rodding and the industry behind the hobby. Dick was particularly unique in having held influential positions in race sanctioning bodies, the automotive media and the industry’s trade associations.

“In those walks, Dick made many important contributions and many, many friends. The industry family he so loved is mourning his loss.”

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  Dick Wells at Podium
  As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium. 
  Dick Wells Historic National Dragster
  Wells (right) was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA (photo courtesy NHRA).

A memorial service for SEMA Hall of Fame member and industry pioneer Dick Wells, who passed away January 18, is set for Monday, February 1, at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

The Celebration of Life ceremony is open to the public and will begin at 3:00 p.m. The museum is located at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, California.

Wells' contributions to SEMA and influence within the specialty-equipment industry are immeasurable. He was highly active in SEMA initiatives throughout his career and helped nurture the industry during its formative years.

He was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA. Soon after, he became managing editor of Hot Rod magazine and later executive editor of Motor Trend.

As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium.

Named SEMA Person of the Year in 1977, Wells was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1993, received the International Specialty Car Association Founder’s Award in 1994, and was among those honored in 2001 with the NHRA’s Pioneer Award.

Wells remained a key editorial, marketing and historical adviser to SEMA to the end.

“There are only a few folks you can identify as foundation stones in the realms of SEMA and NHRA, and Dick Wells was one of them,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “His life was all about drag racing, street rodding and the industry behind the hobby. Dick was particularly unique in having held influential positions in race sanctioning bodies, the automotive media and the industry’s trade associations.

“In those walks, Dick made many important contributions and many, many friends. The industry family he so loved is mourning his loss.”

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  Dick Wells at Podium
  As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium. 
  Dick Wells Historic National Dragster
  Wells (right) was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA (photo courtesy NHRA).

A memorial service for SEMA Hall of Fame member and industry pioneer Dick Wells, who passed away January 18, is set for Monday, February 1, at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

The Celebration of Life ceremony is open to the public and will begin at 3:00 p.m. The museum is located at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, California.

Wells' contributions to SEMA and influence within the specialty-equipment industry are immeasurable. He was highly active in SEMA initiatives throughout his career and helped nurture the industry during its formative years.

He was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA. Soon after, he became managing editor of Hot Rod magazine and later executive editor of Motor Trend.

As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium.

Named SEMA Person of the Year in 1977, Wells was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1993, received the International Specialty Car Association Founder’s Award in 1994, and was among those honored in 2001 with the NHRA’s Pioneer Award.

Wells remained a key editorial, marketing and historical adviser to SEMA to the end.

“There are only a few folks you can identify as foundation stones in the realms of SEMA and NHRA, and Dick Wells was one of them,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “His life was all about drag racing, street rodding and the industry behind the hobby. Dick was particularly unique in having held influential positions in race sanctioning bodies, the automotive media and the industry’s trade associations.

“In those walks, Dick made many important contributions and many, many friends. The industry family he so loved is mourning his loss.”

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:00
  Dick Wells at Podium
  As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium. 
  Dick Wells Historic National Dragster
  Wells (right) was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA (photo courtesy NHRA).

A memorial service for SEMA Hall of Fame member and industry pioneer Dick Wells, who passed away January 18, is set for Monday, February 1, at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

The Celebration of Life ceremony is open to the public and will begin at 3:00 p.m. The museum is located at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, California.

Wells' contributions to SEMA and influence within the specialty-equipment industry are immeasurable. He was highly active in SEMA initiatives throughout his career and helped nurture the industry during its formative years.

He was the first editor of National DRAGSTER when it was launched in 1960 by the NHRA. Soon after, he became managing editor of Hot Rod magazine and later executive editor of Motor Trend.

As director of special events at Petersen Publishing, Wells was also instrumental in producing the first SEMA Show in 1967 at Dodger Stadium.

Named SEMA Person of the Year in 1977, Wells was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1993, received the International Specialty Car Association Founder’s Award in 1994, and was among those honored in 2001 with the NHRA’s Pioneer Award.

Wells remained a key editorial, marketing and historical adviser to SEMA to the end.

“There are only a few folks you can identify as foundation stones in the realms of SEMA and NHRA, and Dick Wells was one of them,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “His life was all about drag racing, street rodding and the industry behind the hobby. Dick was particularly unique in having held influential positions in race sanctioning bodies, the automotive media and the industry’s trade associations.

“In those walks, Dick made many important contributions and many, many friends. The industry family he so loved is mourning his loss.”