NEWS NUGGETS

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NAMED OFFICIAL CAR AND TRUCK OF NHRA: The phrase “Drive One” resonates much louder today in the corporate offices of NHRA as it was announced that the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body has signed a multiyear agreement with Ford Motor Company, designating the legendary automaker as the official car and truck of NHRA. NHRA will be transitioning all vehicles to the renowned blue oval.

As official car and truck of NHRA, Ford will provide support vehicles for NHRA trackside, including the NHRA Safety Safari presented by Automobile Club of Southern California, to allow them to perform their important trackside duties.

“We welcome Ford Motor Company into NHRA’s family of official partners,” said Gary Darcy, NHRA senior vice president of sales & marketing. “We are extremely excited to not only have such a strong brand as our official car and truck, but more importantly provide our fans with an opportunity to not only experience what Ford has to offer but ultimately drive one.”

The partnership by no means represents Ford Motor Company’s first foray into NHRA and NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing. The Ford Motor Company has a long and storied history with drag racing at the Sportsman and Professional levels. The Ford Motor Company is a longtime partner with John Force Racing, and most recently, Ford’s Motorcraft and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center brands partnered with Bob Tasca Racing on the NHRA circuit as well.

In all, Ford Motor Company has won 24 world championships in NHRA Drag Racing at the Professional level and countless more in the Sportsman ranks. Ford also is a three-time winner of the prestigious NHRA Manufacturers Cup.

“We’re very excited to be partnering with NHRA on this program,” said Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports. “We see this as a very good business proposition in terms of being able to actively reach out at-track and online to the NHRA fan base in ways that we haven’t been able to do in recent years. We’ll be able to allow that fan base to see and experience some of our great new products at-track while also partnering with the successful Motorcraft and Quick Lane program to give fans a look at the total Ford ownership experience.”

In the coming months, Ford and NHRA hope to announce extensive activation programs to drive business both to Ford dealerships and to the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events.

“NHRA provides a unique platform for companies, like Ford, to reach out in a very personal way to our very loyal fan base,” Darcy said. “The initial plans we have discussed with the brand will provide a great opportunity for Ford to expose their products to our fans while at the same time get the NHRA brand out to general consumers through Ford’s extensive dealer network.”

NHRA, O’REILLY OFFER DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL: NHRA and O’Reilly Auto Parts stores in Indiana have teamed up to sell $49 ticket vouchers good for adult reserved seats for Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s racing at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, Labor Day weekend, September 2–7, at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.

This promotion comes in addition to NHRA’s extensive race-fan-relief initiatives announced earlier this year. The vouchers can be purchased at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores and redeemed at the O’Reilly Raceway Park ticket office (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) or at the track ticket office on race day. The $49 ticket price represents savings of up to $12 depending on the day the voucher is redeemed.

NHRA has also partnered with Ticketmaster to eliminate service and convenience fees on Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil tickets purchased through Tickemaster.com or Ticketmaster phone lines or at Ticketmaster outlets. Fans purchasing tickets through Ticketmaster may pick up their tickets at the will-call-window ticket office on race day or may have their tickets delivered for a fee.

NHRA also will make available for advance purchase adult general-admission tickets for only $20, a savings of up to $29 per ticket. A total of 1,500 tickets per professional qualifying and eliminations day are available at the $20 price, representing a total of 6,000 tickets for the event. To help families attend the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, children 12 and younger will be admitted free to general-admission areas of the track when accompanied by a paying adult. Childrens tickets in reserved-seat sections start as low as $10 depending on the event day, seating location, and age of the child.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS, BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, AUGUST 13–16: Heading back to the Northern part of Minnesota, the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series prepares for this historical event. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Tony Pedregon (Funny Car); Kurt Johnson (Pro Stock); and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS, MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY, AUGUST 20–23: Making its second to last stop for the regular season, the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Jack Beckman (Funny Car); Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock); and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL, O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK, SEPTEMBER 2–7: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads back to the famed “Big Go”, the world’s most prestigious drag race. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Robert Hight (Funny Car); Dave Connolly (Pro Stock); and Steve Johnson (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

HE SAID, SHE SAID

	John Force

‘THE CHAMP’ ON THE NEW RIDE: 14-time Funny Car world champion John Force on Ford joining forces with NHRA as the official car and truck of NHRA Drag Racing: “That’s great news for the sport. At the end of the day, it shows that even in tough economic times, Ford sees growth in drag racing. I just want to congratulate Brian Wolfe, my boss at Ford Racing, and NHRA for making it happen. I know they spent a lot of hours putting it together.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

17: That’s the number of different drivers in the past two years that have clinched a spot in the Countdown playoffs with their performances in Brainerd. A handful of drivers, including Top Fuel’s Cory McClenathan, Spencer Massey, Funny Car’s Jack Beckman and Tim Wilkerson, and Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Matt Smith, look to clinch their spots this year at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.

* In 2007 Countdown to the Championship playoffs were broken up into a four-race playoff, called the Countdown to four, and a two-race championship, called the Countdown to One. Drivers who clinched a spot in Brainerd 2007, clinched it for the Countdown to Four playoffs.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that current Top Fuel pilot Antron Brown has the most wins on a Pro Stock Motorcycle at Brainerd International Raceway? Brown grabbed four wins (2006, ’03, ’01, ’00) at Brainerd International Raceway, the most of any other bike rider, before making the jump from Pro Stock Motorcycle to Top Fuel dragster in 2008. Craig Treble is the closest active driver to Brown’s record, with two wins (2004, 1999).

NEWS NUGGETS

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NAMED OFFICIAL CAR AND TRUCK OF NHRA: The phrase “Drive One” resonates much louder today in the corporate offices of NHRA as it was announced that the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body has signed a multiyear agreement with Ford Motor Company, designating the legendary automaker as the official car and truck of NHRA. NHRA will be transitioning all vehicles to the renowned blue oval.

As official car and truck of NHRA, Ford will provide support vehicles for NHRA trackside, including the NHRA Safety Safari presented by Automobile Club of Southern California, to allow them to perform their important trackside duties.

“We welcome Ford Motor Company into NHRA’s family of official partners,” said Gary Darcy, NHRA senior vice president of sales & marketing. “We are extremely excited to not only have such a strong brand as our official car and truck, but more importantly provide our fans with an opportunity to not only experience what Ford has to offer but ultimately drive one.”

The partnership by no means represents Ford Motor Company’s first foray into NHRA and NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing. The Ford Motor Company has a long and storied history with drag racing at the Sportsman and Professional levels. The Ford Motor Company is a longtime partner with John Force Racing, and most recently, Ford’s Motorcraft and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center brands partnered with Bob Tasca Racing on the NHRA circuit as well.

In all, Ford Motor Company has won 24 world championships in NHRA Drag Racing at the Professional level and countless more in the Sportsman ranks. Ford also is a three-time winner of the prestigious NHRA Manufacturers Cup.

“We’re very excited to be partnering with NHRA on this program,” said Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports. “We see this as a very good business proposition in terms of being able to actively reach out at-track and online to the NHRA fan base in ways that we haven’t been able to do in recent years. We’ll be able to allow that fan base to see and experience some of our great new products at-track while also partnering with the successful Motorcraft and Quick Lane program to give fans a look at the total Ford ownership experience.”

In the coming months, Ford and NHRA hope to announce extensive activation programs to drive business both to Ford dealerships and to the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events.

“NHRA provides a unique platform for companies, like Ford, to reach out in a very personal way to our very loyal fan base,” Darcy said. “The initial plans we have discussed with the brand will provide a great opportunity for Ford to expose their products to our fans while at the same time get the NHRA brand out to general consumers through Ford’s extensive dealer network.”

NHRA, O’REILLY OFFER DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL: NHRA and O’Reilly Auto Parts stores in Indiana have teamed up to sell $49 ticket vouchers good for adult reserved seats for Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s racing at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, Labor Day weekend, September 2–7, at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.

This promotion comes in addition to NHRA’s extensive race-fan-relief initiatives announced earlier this year. The vouchers can be purchased at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores and redeemed at the O’Reilly Raceway Park ticket office (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) or at the track ticket office on race day. The $49 ticket price represents savings of up to $12 depending on the day the voucher is redeemed.

NHRA has also partnered with Ticketmaster to eliminate service and convenience fees on Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil tickets purchased through Tickemaster.com or Ticketmaster phone lines or at Ticketmaster outlets. Fans purchasing tickets through Ticketmaster may pick up their tickets at the will-call-window ticket office on race day or may have their tickets delivered for a fee.

NHRA also will make available for advance purchase adult general-admission tickets for only $20, a savings of up to $29 per ticket. A total of 1,500 tickets per professional qualifying and eliminations day are available at the $20 price, representing a total of 6,000 tickets for the event. To help families attend the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, children 12 and younger will be admitted free to general-admission areas of the track when accompanied by a paying adult. Childrens tickets in reserved-seat sections start as low as $10 depending on the event day, seating location, and age of the child.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS, BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, AUGUST 13–16: Heading back to the Northern part of Minnesota, the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series prepares for this historical event. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Tony Pedregon (Funny Car); Kurt Johnson (Pro Stock); and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS, MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY, AUGUST 20–23: Making its second to last stop for the regular season, the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Jack Beckman (Funny Car); Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock); and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL, O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK, SEPTEMBER 2–7: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads back to the famed “Big Go”, the world’s most prestigious drag race. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Robert Hight (Funny Car); Dave Connolly (Pro Stock); and Steve Johnson (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

HE SAID, SHE SAID

	John Force

‘THE CHAMP’ ON THE NEW RIDE: 14-time Funny Car world champion John Force on Ford joining forces with NHRA as the official car and truck of NHRA Drag Racing: “That’s great news for the sport. At the end of the day, it shows that even in tough economic times, Ford sees growth in drag racing. I just want to congratulate Brian Wolfe, my boss at Ford Racing, and NHRA for making it happen. I know they spent a lot of hours putting it together.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

17: That’s the number of different drivers in the past two years that have clinched a spot in the Countdown playoffs with their performances in Brainerd. A handful of drivers, including Top Fuel’s Cory McClenathan, Spencer Massey, Funny Car’s Jack Beckman and Tim Wilkerson, and Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Matt Smith, look to clinch their spots this year at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.

* In 2007 Countdown to the Championship playoffs were broken up into a four-race playoff, called the Countdown to four, and a two-race championship, called the Countdown to One. Drivers who clinched a spot in Brainerd 2007, clinched it for the Countdown to Four playoffs.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that current Top Fuel pilot Antron Brown has the most wins on a Pro Stock Motorcycle at Brainerd International Raceway? Brown grabbed four wins (2006, ’03, ’01, ’00) at Brainerd International Raceway, the most of any other bike rider, before making the jump from Pro Stock Motorcycle to Top Fuel dragster in 2008. Craig Treble is the closest active driver to Brown’s record, with two wins (2004, 1999).

	Drawing 155 cars and 1,500 spectators, the inaugural Show 'N Shine filled the Pasadena Convention Center with an eclectic mix of metal.

Enthusiasts, car buffs and collectors came together at the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, August 1, in Pasadena, California. The event drew more than 150 cars, ranging from all manner of musclecars, rods and trucks, European exotica and Japanese style. All proceeds from entry fees went to ChildHelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

View a video of the event from Streetfire.net here.

Show 'N Shine organizer Mike Spagnola said he was overwhelmed by the response, as well as the generosity of sponsors Giovanna Wheels, Mothers Car Polish, WD-40 and Grand Marshal Chip Foose.

“I also truly appreciated the mix of cars,” Spagnola said. “When doing a car show, you have no control over what kind of cars show up. We were able to get a very eclectic group of cars, from a '32 Ford with a Ferrari motor to '69 Camaros, Chevy lowriders, '55 Ford trucks, Porsche Turbos, Lamborghinis, and Alfas. It was a great social event that also gave manufacturers a chance to talk with car owners and enthusiasts—a first for SEMA."

Show 'N Shine Winners included:

SEMA Cares Selection

• Steve Babbitt, 1955 Chevy, Diamond Bar, California
• Jerry Logan, 1968 Shelby Mustang, Portland, Oregon
• Greg Wood, 1967 VW Bus, Lake Elsinore, California
• Dennis Kordyak, 1958 Chevy, San Bernardino, California
• Fred DeFalco, 1936 Ford, Anaheim, California
• Marty Fisher, 1950 Oldsmobile, Northridge, California

Best Interior

• Steve Strope, 1970 Charger, Simi Valley, California

Best Engine

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

People's Choice

• Charlie Tachdjian, 1932 Ford, Pomona, California

Participant's Choice

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

	Does it get better than a blown Bel Air?		'40 with flames, back when Buick was synonymous with "bad-ass."
	Green suede chopped 'n channeled '31 Model A coupe.		We've been waiting for this moment: modern muscle wrapped in classic design.
	Metallic orange '32 Ford custom roadster.		Giovanna Wheels displayed some Italian flash and fury.
	They make sense in many ways, but the style doesn't exactly inspire. We've found the exception.		SEMA graphic artist Colby Martin's '58 Ford F-100 with early '60s Schwinn Sting-Ray. We love seeing this thing in the parking lot.
	Alfa Romeo coming back to America in a big way—literally. The new 8C Competizione, with its 4.5L V8, will set you back about $250,000, before dealer markup.		Corvette spreads its wings.
	Pro-street International drag pickup.		Alongside Italian power, Giovanna also brought top-shelf English luxury with hip-hop flavor.
	Dual quad big-block in restored '59 Dodge D-500 convertible.		Clean interior with glassed dash.
	Grand Marshal Chip Foose was on-hand to autograph and illustrate shirts, hats, posters, and share some tricks of the trade.		Your first taste of speed comes when it's actually standing still.
	Some of the kids from Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp enjoyed some time with Foose.		The kids also stopped in to check out the Camaro giveaway at the WD-40 booth.
	Winners of the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine awards.		DeJuan Taylor bagged both Best Engine and Participant's Choice Awards for his '55 Chevy Nomad.
	L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines (middle) visits with Giovanna's Diko Sulahian (left) and Show 'N Shine captain Mike Spagnola.		Save for med school? Or buy the Alfa?

	Drawing 155 cars and 1,500 spectators, the inaugural Show 'N Shine filled the Pasadena Convention Center with an eclectic mix of metal.

Enthusiasts, car buffs and collectors came together at the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, August 1, in Pasadena, California. The event drew more than 150 cars, ranging from all manner of musclecars, rods and trucks, European exotica and Japanese style. All proceeds from entry fees went to ChildHelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

View a video of the event from Streetfire.net here.

Show 'N Shine organizer Mike Spagnola said he was overwhelmed by the response, as well as the generosity of sponsors Giovanna Wheels, Mothers Car Polish, WD-40 and Grand Marshal Chip Foose.

“I also truly appreciated the mix of cars,” Spagnola said. “When doing a car show, you have no control over what kind of cars show up. We were able to get a very eclectic group of cars, from a '32 Ford with a Ferrari motor to '69 Camaros, Chevy lowriders, '55 Ford trucks, Porsche Turbos, Lamborghinis, and Alfas. It was a great social event that also gave manufacturers a chance to talk with car owners and enthusiasts—a first for SEMA."

Show 'N Shine Winners included:

SEMA Cares Selection

• Steve Babbitt, 1955 Chevy, Diamond Bar, California
• Jerry Logan, 1968 Shelby Mustang, Portland, Oregon
• Greg Wood, 1967 VW Bus, Lake Elsinore, California
• Dennis Kordyak, 1958 Chevy, San Bernardino, California
• Fred DeFalco, 1936 Ford, Anaheim, California
• Marty Fisher, 1950 Oldsmobile, Northridge, California

Best Interior

• Steve Strope, 1970 Charger, Simi Valley, California

Best Engine

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

People's Choice

• Charlie Tachdjian, 1932 Ford, Pomona, California

Participant's Choice

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

	Does it get better than a blown Bel Air?		'40 with flames, back when Buick was synonymous with "bad-ass."
	Green suede chopped 'n channeled '31 Model A coupe.		We've been waiting for this moment: modern muscle wrapped in classic design.
	Metallic orange '32 Ford custom roadster.		Giovanna Wheels displayed some Italian flash and fury.
	They make sense in many ways, but the style doesn't exactly inspire. We've found the exception.		SEMA graphic artist Colby Martin's '58 Ford F-100 with early '60s Schwinn Sting-Ray. We love seeing this thing in the parking lot.
	Alfa Romeo coming back to America in a big way—literally. The new 8C Competizione, with its 4.5L V8, will set you back about $250,000, before dealer markup.		Corvette spreads its wings.
	Pro-street International drag pickup.		Alongside Italian power, Giovanna also brought top-shelf English luxury with hip-hop flavor.
	Dual quad big-block in restored '59 Dodge D-500 convertible.		Clean interior with glassed dash.
	Grand Marshal Chip Foose was on-hand to autograph and illustrate shirts, hats, posters, and share some tricks of the trade.		Your first taste of speed comes when it's actually standing still.
	Some of the kids from Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp enjoyed some time with Foose.		The kids also stopped in to check out the Camaro giveaway at the WD-40 booth.
	Winners of the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine awards.		DeJuan Taylor bagged both Best Engine and Participant's Choice Awards for his '55 Chevy Nomad.
	L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines (middle) visits with Giovanna's Diko Sulahian (left) and Show 'N Shine captain Mike Spagnola.		Save for med school? Or buy the Alfa?

	Drawing 155 cars and 1,500 spectators, the inaugural Show 'N Shine filled the Pasadena Convention Center with an eclectic mix of metal.

Enthusiasts, car buffs and collectors came together at the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, August 1, in Pasadena, California. The event drew more than 150 cars, ranging from all manner of musclecars, rods and trucks, European exotica and Japanese style. All proceeds from entry fees went to ChildHelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

View a video of the event from Streetfire.net here.

Show 'N Shine organizer Mike Spagnola said he was overwhelmed by the response, as well as the generosity of sponsors Giovanna Wheels, Mothers Car Polish, WD-40 and Grand Marshal Chip Foose.

“I also truly appreciated the mix of cars,” Spagnola said. “When doing a car show, you have no control over what kind of cars show up. We were able to get a very eclectic group of cars, from a '32 Ford with a Ferrari motor to '69 Camaros, Chevy lowriders, '55 Ford trucks, Porsche Turbos, Lamborghinis, and Alfas. It was a great social event that also gave manufacturers a chance to talk with car owners and enthusiasts—a first for SEMA."

Show 'N Shine Winners included:

SEMA Cares Selection

• Steve Babbitt, 1955 Chevy, Diamond Bar, California
• Jerry Logan, 1968 Shelby Mustang, Portland, Oregon
• Greg Wood, 1967 VW Bus, Lake Elsinore, California
• Dennis Kordyak, 1958 Chevy, San Bernardino, California
• Fred DeFalco, 1936 Ford, Anaheim, California
• Marty Fisher, 1950 Oldsmobile, Northridge, California

Best Interior

• Steve Strope, 1970 Charger, Simi Valley, California

Best Engine

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

People's Choice

• Charlie Tachdjian, 1932 Ford, Pomona, California

Participant's Choice

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

	Does it get better than a blown Bel Air?		'40 with flames, back when Buick was synonymous with "bad-ass."
	Green suede chopped 'n channeled '31 Model A coupe.		We've been waiting for this moment: modern muscle wrapped in classic design.
	Metallic orange '32 Ford custom roadster.		Giovanna Wheels displayed some Italian flash and fury.
	They make sense in many ways, but the style doesn't exactly inspire. We've found the exception.		SEMA graphic artist Colby Martin's '58 Ford F-100 with early '60s Schwinn Sting-Ray. We love seeing this thing in the parking lot.
	Alfa Romeo coming back to America in a big way—literally. The new 8C Competizione, with its 4.5L V8, will set you back about $250,000, before dealer markup.		Corvette spreads its wings.
	Pro-street International drag pickup.		Alongside Italian power, Giovanna also brought top-shelf English luxury with hip-hop flavor.
	Dual quad big-block in restored '59 Dodge D-500 convertible.		Clean interior with glassed dash.
	Grand Marshal Chip Foose was on-hand to autograph and illustrate shirts, hats, posters, and share some tricks of the trade.		Your first taste of speed comes when it's actually standing still.
	Some of the kids from Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp enjoyed some time with Foose.		The kids also stopped in to check out the Camaro giveaway at the WD-40 booth.
	Winners of the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine awards.		DeJuan Taylor bagged both Best Engine and Participant's Choice Awards for his '55 Chevy Nomad.
	L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines (middle) visits with Giovanna's Diko Sulahian (left) and Show 'N Shine captain Mike Spagnola.		Save for med school? Or buy the Alfa?

	Drawing 155 cars and 1,500 spectators, the inaugural Show 'N Shine filled the Pasadena Convention Center with an eclectic mix of metal.

Enthusiasts, car buffs and collectors came together at the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, August 1, in Pasadena, California. The event drew more than 150 cars, ranging from all manner of musclecars, rods and trucks, European exotica and Japanese style. All proceeds from entry fees went to ChildHelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

View a video of the event from Streetfire.net here.

Show 'N Shine organizer Mike Spagnola said he was overwhelmed by the response, as well as the generosity of sponsors Giovanna Wheels, Mothers Car Polish, WD-40 and Grand Marshal Chip Foose.

“I also truly appreciated the mix of cars,” Spagnola said. “When doing a car show, you have no control over what kind of cars show up. We were able to get a very eclectic group of cars, from a '32 Ford with a Ferrari motor to '69 Camaros, Chevy lowriders, '55 Ford trucks, Porsche Turbos, Lamborghinis, and Alfas. It was a great social event that also gave manufacturers a chance to talk with car owners and enthusiasts—a first for SEMA."

Show 'N Shine Winners included:

SEMA Cares Selection

• Steve Babbitt, 1955 Chevy, Diamond Bar, California
• Jerry Logan, 1968 Shelby Mustang, Portland, Oregon
• Greg Wood, 1967 VW Bus, Lake Elsinore, California
• Dennis Kordyak, 1958 Chevy, San Bernardino, California
• Fred DeFalco, 1936 Ford, Anaheim, California
• Marty Fisher, 1950 Oldsmobile, Northridge, California

Best Interior

• Steve Strope, 1970 Charger, Simi Valley, California

Best Engine

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

People's Choice

• Charlie Tachdjian, 1932 Ford, Pomona, California

Participant's Choice

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

	Does it get better than a blown Bel Air?		'40 with flames, back when Buick was synonymous with "bad-ass."
	Green suede chopped 'n channeled '31 Model A coupe.		We've been waiting for this moment: modern muscle wrapped in classic design.
	Metallic orange '32 Ford custom roadster.		Giovanna Wheels displayed some Italian flash and fury.
	They make sense in many ways, but the style doesn't exactly inspire. We've found the exception.		SEMA graphic artist Colby Martin's '58 Ford F-100 with early '60s Schwinn Sting-Ray. We love seeing this thing in the parking lot.
	Alfa Romeo coming back to America in a big way—literally. The new 8C Competizione, with its 4.5L V8, will set you back about $250,000, before dealer markup.		Corvette spreads its wings.
	Pro-street International drag pickup.		Alongside Italian power, Giovanna also brought top-shelf English luxury with hip-hop flavor.
	Dual quad big-block in restored '59 Dodge D-500 convertible.		Clean interior with glassed dash.
	Grand Marshal Chip Foose was on-hand to autograph and illustrate shirts, hats, posters, and share some tricks of the trade.		Your first taste of speed comes when it's actually standing still.
	Some of the kids from Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp enjoyed some time with Foose.		The kids also stopped in to check out the Camaro giveaway at the WD-40 booth.
	Winners of the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine awards.		DeJuan Taylor bagged both Best Engine and Participant's Choice Awards for his '55 Chevy Nomad.
	L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines (middle) visits with Giovanna's Diko Sulahian (left) and Show 'N Shine captain Mike Spagnola.		Save for med school? Or buy the Alfa?

	Drawing 155 cars and 1,500 spectators, the inaugural Show 'N Shine filled the Pasadena Convention Center with an eclectic mix of metal.

Enthusiasts, car buffs and collectors came together at the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, August 1, in Pasadena, California. The event drew more than 150 cars, ranging from all manner of musclecars, rods and trucks, European exotica and Japanese style. All proceeds from entry fees went to ChildHelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

View a video of the event from Streetfire.net here.

Show 'N Shine organizer Mike Spagnola said he was overwhelmed by the response, as well as the generosity of sponsors Giovanna Wheels, Mothers Car Polish, WD-40 and Grand Marshal Chip Foose.

“I also truly appreciated the mix of cars,” Spagnola said. “When doing a car show, you have no control over what kind of cars show up. We were able to get a very eclectic group of cars, from a '32 Ford with a Ferrari motor to '69 Camaros, Chevy lowriders, '55 Ford trucks, Porsche Turbos, Lamborghinis, and Alfas. It was a great social event that also gave manufacturers a chance to talk with car owners and enthusiasts—a first for SEMA."

Show 'N Shine Winners included:

SEMA Cares Selection

• Steve Babbitt, 1955 Chevy, Diamond Bar, California
• Jerry Logan, 1968 Shelby Mustang, Portland, Oregon
• Greg Wood, 1967 VW Bus, Lake Elsinore, California
• Dennis Kordyak, 1958 Chevy, San Bernardino, California
• Fred DeFalco, 1936 Ford, Anaheim, California
• Marty Fisher, 1950 Oldsmobile, Northridge, California

Best Interior

• Steve Strope, 1970 Charger, Simi Valley, California

Best Engine

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

People's Choice

• Charlie Tachdjian, 1932 Ford, Pomona, California

Participant's Choice

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

	Does it get better than a blown Bel Air?		'40 with flames, back when Buick was synonymous with "bad-ass."
	Green suede chopped 'n channeled '31 Model A coupe.		We've been waiting for this moment: modern muscle wrapped in classic design.
	Metallic orange '32 Ford custom roadster.		Giovanna Wheels displayed some Italian flash and fury.
	They make sense in many ways, but the style doesn't exactly inspire. We've found the exception.		SEMA graphic artist Colby Martin's '58 Ford F-100 with early '60s Schwinn Sting-Ray. We love seeing this thing in the parking lot.
	Alfa Romeo coming back to America in a big way—literally. The new 8C Competizione, with its 4.5L V8, will set you back about $250,000, before dealer markup.		Corvette spreads its wings.
	Pro-street International drag pickup.		Alongside Italian power, Giovanna also brought top-shelf English luxury with hip-hop flavor.
	Dual quad big-block in restored '59 Dodge D-500 convertible.		Clean interior with glassed dash.
	Grand Marshal Chip Foose was on-hand to autograph and illustrate shirts, hats, posters, and share some tricks of the trade.		Your first taste of speed comes when it's actually standing still.
	Some of the kids from Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp enjoyed some time with Foose.		The kids also stopped in to check out the Camaro giveaway at the WD-40 booth.
	Winners of the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine awards.		DeJuan Taylor bagged both Best Engine and Participant's Choice Awards for his '55 Chevy Nomad.
	L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines (middle) visits with Giovanna's Diko Sulahian (left) and Show 'N Shine captain Mike Spagnola.		Save for med school? Or buy the Alfa?

	Drawing 155 cars and 1,500 spectators, the inaugural Show 'N Shine filled the Pasadena Convention Center with an eclectic mix of metal.

Enthusiasts, car buffs and collectors came together at the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, August 1, in Pasadena, California. The event drew more than 150 cars, ranging from all manner of musclecars, rods and trucks, European exotica and Japanese style. All proceeds from entry fees went to ChildHelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

View a video of the event from Streetfire.net here.

Show 'N Shine organizer Mike Spagnola said he was overwhelmed by the response, as well as the generosity of sponsors Giovanna Wheels, Mothers Car Polish, WD-40 and Grand Marshal Chip Foose.

“I also truly appreciated the mix of cars,” Spagnola said. “When doing a car show, you have no control over what kind of cars show up. We were able to get a very eclectic group of cars, from a '32 Ford with a Ferrari motor to '69 Camaros, Chevy lowriders, '55 Ford trucks, Porsche Turbos, Lamborghinis, and Alfas. It was a great social event that also gave manufacturers a chance to talk with car owners and enthusiasts—a first for SEMA."

Show 'N Shine Winners included:

SEMA Cares Selection

• Steve Babbitt, 1955 Chevy, Diamond Bar, California
• Jerry Logan, 1968 Shelby Mustang, Portland, Oregon
• Greg Wood, 1967 VW Bus, Lake Elsinore, California
• Dennis Kordyak, 1958 Chevy, San Bernardino, California
• Fred DeFalco, 1936 Ford, Anaheim, California
• Marty Fisher, 1950 Oldsmobile, Northridge, California

Best Interior

• Steve Strope, 1970 Charger, Simi Valley, California

Best Engine

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

People's Choice

• Charlie Tachdjian, 1932 Ford, Pomona, California

Participant's Choice

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

	Does it get better than a blown Bel Air?		'40 with flames, back when Buick was synonymous with "bad-ass."
	Green suede chopped 'n channeled '31 Model A coupe.		We've been waiting for this moment: modern muscle wrapped in classic design.
	Metallic orange '32 Ford custom roadster.		Giovanna Wheels displayed some Italian flash and fury.
	They make sense in many ways, but the style doesn't exactly inspire. We've found the exception.		SEMA graphic artist Colby Martin's '58 Ford F-100 with early '60s Schwinn Sting-Ray. We love seeing this thing in the parking lot.
	Alfa Romeo coming back to America in a big way—literally. The new 8C Competizione, with its 4.5L V8, will set you back about $250,000, before dealer markup.		Corvette spreads its wings.
	Pro-street International drag pickup.		Alongside Italian power, Giovanna also brought top-shelf English luxury with hip-hop flavor.
	Dual quad big-block in restored '59 Dodge D-500 convertible.		Clean interior with glassed dash.
	Grand Marshal Chip Foose was on-hand to autograph and illustrate shirts, hats, posters, and share some tricks of the trade.		Your first taste of speed comes when it's actually standing still.
	Some of the kids from Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp enjoyed some time with Foose.		The kids also stopped in to check out the Camaro giveaway at the WD-40 booth.
	Winners of the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine awards.		DeJuan Taylor bagged both Best Engine and Participant's Choice Awards for his '55 Chevy Nomad.
	L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines (middle) visits with Giovanna's Diko Sulahian (left) and Show 'N Shine captain Mike Spagnola.		Save for med school? Or buy the Alfa?

	Drawing 155 cars and 1,500 spectators, the inaugural Show 'N Shine filled the Pasadena Convention Center with an eclectic mix of metal.

Enthusiasts, car buffs and collectors came together at the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, August 1, in Pasadena, California. The event drew more than 150 cars, ranging from all manner of musclecars, rods and trucks, European exotica and Japanese style. All proceeds from entry fees went to ChildHelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

View a video of the event from Streetfire.net here.

Show 'N Shine organizer Mike Spagnola said he was overwhelmed by the response, as well as the generosity of sponsors Giovanna Wheels, Mothers Car Polish, WD-40 and Grand Marshal Chip Foose.

“I also truly appreciated the mix of cars,” Spagnola said. “When doing a car show, you have no control over what kind of cars show up. We were able to get a very eclectic group of cars, from a '32 Ford with a Ferrari motor to '69 Camaros, Chevy lowriders, '55 Ford trucks, Porsche Turbos, Lamborghinis, and Alfas. It was a great social event that also gave manufacturers a chance to talk with car owners and enthusiasts—a first for SEMA."

Show 'N Shine Winners included:

SEMA Cares Selection

• Steve Babbitt, 1955 Chevy, Diamond Bar, California
• Jerry Logan, 1968 Shelby Mustang, Portland, Oregon
• Greg Wood, 1967 VW Bus, Lake Elsinore, California
• Dennis Kordyak, 1958 Chevy, San Bernardino, California
• Fred DeFalco, 1936 Ford, Anaheim, California
• Marty Fisher, 1950 Oldsmobile, Northridge, California

Best Interior

• Steve Strope, 1970 Charger, Simi Valley, California

Best Engine

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

People's Choice

• Charlie Tachdjian, 1932 Ford, Pomona, California

Participant's Choice

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

	Does it get better than a blown Bel Air?		'40 with flames, back when Buick was synonymous with "bad-ass."
	Green suede chopped 'n channeled '31 Model A coupe.		We've been waiting for this moment: modern muscle wrapped in classic design.
	Metallic orange '32 Ford custom roadster.		Giovanna Wheels displayed some Italian flash and fury.
	They make sense in many ways, but the style doesn't exactly inspire. We've found the exception.		SEMA graphic artist Colby Martin's '58 Ford F-100 with early '60s Schwinn Sting-Ray. We love seeing this thing in the parking lot.
	Alfa Romeo coming back to America in a big way—literally. The new 8C Competizione, with its 4.5L V8, will set you back about $250,000, before dealer markup.		Corvette spreads its wings.
	Pro-street International drag pickup.		Alongside Italian power, Giovanna also brought top-shelf English luxury with hip-hop flavor.
	Dual quad big-block in restored '59 Dodge D-500 convertible.		Clean interior with glassed dash.
	Grand Marshal Chip Foose was on-hand to autograph and illustrate shirts, hats, posters, and share some tricks of the trade.		Your first taste of speed comes when it's actually standing still.
	Some of the kids from Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp enjoyed some time with Foose.		The kids also stopped in to check out the Camaro giveaway at the WD-40 booth.
	Winners of the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine awards.		DeJuan Taylor bagged both Best Engine and Participant's Choice Awards for his '55 Chevy Nomad.
	L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines (middle) visits with Giovanna's Diko Sulahian (left) and Show 'N Shine captain Mike Spagnola.		Save for med school? Or buy the Alfa?

	Drawing 155 cars and 1,500 spectators, the inaugural Show 'N Shine filled the Pasadena Convention Center with an eclectic mix of metal.

Enthusiasts, car buffs and collectors came together at the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, August 1, in Pasadena, California. The event drew more than 150 cars, ranging from all manner of musclecars, rods and trucks, European exotica and Japanese style. All proceeds from entry fees went to ChildHelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

View a video of the event from Streetfire.net here.

Show 'N Shine organizer Mike Spagnola said he was overwhelmed by the response, as well as the generosity of sponsors Giovanna Wheels, Mothers Car Polish, WD-40 and Grand Marshal Chip Foose.

“I also truly appreciated the mix of cars,” Spagnola said. “When doing a car show, you have no control over what kind of cars show up. We were able to get a very eclectic group of cars, from a '32 Ford with a Ferrari motor to '69 Camaros, Chevy lowriders, '55 Ford trucks, Porsche Turbos, Lamborghinis, and Alfas. It was a great social event that also gave manufacturers a chance to talk with car owners and enthusiasts—a first for SEMA."

Show 'N Shine Winners included:

SEMA Cares Selection

• Steve Babbitt, 1955 Chevy, Diamond Bar, California
• Jerry Logan, 1968 Shelby Mustang, Portland, Oregon
• Greg Wood, 1967 VW Bus, Lake Elsinore, California
• Dennis Kordyak, 1958 Chevy, San Bernardino, California
• Fred DeFalco, 1936 Ford, Anaheim, California
• Marty Fisher, 1950 Oldsmobile, Northridge, California

Best Interior

• Steve Strope, 1970 Charger, Simi Valley, California

Best Engine

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

People's Choice

• Charlie Tachdjian, 1932 Ford, Pomona, California

Participant's Choice

• DeJuan Taylor, 1955 Chevy Nomad, Altadena, California

	Does it get better than a blown Bel Air?		'40 with flames, back when Buick was synonymous with "bad-ass."
	Green suede chopped 'n channeled '31 Model A coupe.		We've been waiting for this moment: modern muscle wrapped in classic design.
	Metallic orange '32 Ford custom roadster.		Giovanna Wheels displayed some Italian flash and fury.
	They make sense in many ways, but the style doesn't exactly inspire. We've found the exception.		SEMA graphic artist Colby Martin's '58 Ford F-100 with early '60s Schwinn Sting-Ray. We love seeing this thing in the parking lot.
	Alfa Romeo coming back to America in a big way—literally. The new 8C Competizione, with its 4.5L V8, will set you back about $250,000, before dealer markup.		Corvette spreads its wings.
	Pro-street International drag pickup.		Alongside Italian power, Giovanna also brought top-shelf English luxury with hip-hop flavor.
	Dual quad big-block in restored '59 Dodge D-500 convertible.		Clean interior with glassed dash.
	Grand Marshal Chip Foose was on-hand to autograph and illustrate shirts, hats, posters, and share some tricks of the trade.		Your first taste of speed comes when it's actually standing still.
	Some of the kids from Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp enjoyed some time with Foose.		The kids also stopped in to check out the Camaro giveaway at the WD-40 booth.
	Winners of the inaugural SEMA Show 'N Shine awards.		DeJuan Taylor bagged both Best Engine and Participant's Choice Awards for his '55 Chevy Nomad.
	L.A. weatherman Dallas Raines (middle) visits with Giovanna's Diko Sulahian (left) and Show 'N Shine captain Mike Spagnola.		Save for med school? Or buy the Alfa?