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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The next-generation Porsche 911, internally called the 998, has begun winter testing and Brenda Priddy got these candids of the venerable rear-drive/rear-engine machine topping up at the local Shell. Earlier reports in some media suggested that this was the 911 Turbo, Priddy says. But she notes the fake side-air intakes in front of the rear wheels and the huge rear wing hiding the smaller spoiler typical of standard 911s to disprove those assumptions. 

Compared to the current model, the front lights on this model stand more upright and the side mirrors have moved from the side window corner to the doorside. Priddy also notes that the rear lights are just translucent stickers made to cover the real taillights. Judging from the quad tailpipes on this prototype, Priddy says this is most likely one of the "S" models.

Watch for the next-generation 911 to feature the same flat-six engine, with upgraded power output and the new PDK dual-clutch gearbox, she says.

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

The next-generation Porsche 911, internally called the 998, has begun winter testing and Brenda Priddy got these candids of the venerable rear-drive/rear-engine machine topping up at the local Shell. Earlier reports in some media suggested that this was the 911 Turbo, Priddy says. But she notes the fake side-air intakes in front of the rear wheels and the huge rear wing hiding the smaller spoiler typical of standard 911s to disprove those assumptions. 

Compared to the current model, the front lights on this model stand more upright and the side mirrors have moved from the side window corner to the doorside. Priddy also notes that the rear lights are just translucent stickers made to cover the real taillights. Judging from the quad tailpipes on this prototype, Priddy says this is most likely one of the "S" models.

Watch for the next-generation 911 to feature the same flat-six engine, with upgraded power output and the new PDK dual-clutch gearbox, she says.

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

	This ABS plastic shock absorber is just one example of many ways to use SEMA's Rapid Prototyping Service to save time and money during product development.

The SEMA Technology Transfer Program is one of the most valuable SEMA manufacturer member benefits, offering exclusive access to more than 42,000 Chrysler, Ford, GM and Scion CAD factory data files, as well as rapid prototyping services that dramatically cut reverse engineering costs and product development cycles.

The SEMA Rapid Prototyping Service can produce an ABS plastic prototype of your design created at a substantially reduced, member-only rate, leading to earlier product validation by eliminating costly traditional casting molds or CNC programming.

Ready Ramp President Cord Bauer is a satisfied user of the Tech Transfer Rapid Prototype Service.

“For the price of a dinner for two, I can test and fine tune my products prior to opening molds, saving me thousands in tooling costs and months of development time. And the parts turn out better."

See the benefits for yourself in this one-and-a-half minute rapid prototyping video.

Save big on time and money—log onto www.sema.org/tech-transfer or call 909/396-0289 and ask for Oscar Muñoz (ext. 211) or Gary Pis (ext. 214).