Although reaching the end of its production life, the Viper will go out as a classic that will thrive in stock and modified forms. The 2010 model year caught here by Brenda Priddy's spy shooter network will feature at least one new color for the ACR version, Priddy says.

"We caught a glimpse of this silver with black stripes ACR model—a color not currently offered—and we’re expecting diehard Viper fans to start lining up for the limited-production end-of-the-line 2010 (and probably 2011) models," Priddy says.

Dodge will officially reveal the 2010 color palette in June.

Although reaching the end of its production life, the Viper will go out as a classic that will thrive in stock and modified forms. The 2010 model year caught here by Brenda Priddy's spy shooter network will feature at least one new color for the ACR version, Priddy says.

"We caught a glimpse of this silver with black stripes ACR model—a color not currently offered—and we’re expecting diehard Viper fans to start lining up for the limited-production end-of-the-line 2010 (and probably 2011) models," Priddy says.

Dodge will officially reveal the 2010 color palette in June.

Although reaching the end of its production life, the Viper will go out as a classic that will thrive in stock and modified forms. The 2010 model year caught here by Brenda Priddy's spy shooter network will feature at least one new color for the ACR version, Priddy says.

"We caught a glimpse of this silver with black stripes ACR model—a color not currently offered—and we’re expecting diehard Viper fans to start lining up for the limited-production end-of-the-line 2010 (and probably 2011) models," Priddy says.

Dodge will officially reveal the 2010 color palette in June.

Know someone who has moved on or up? Have some company news or announcements? Send information to be included in Movers & Shakers to eNews@sema.org.

The 2009 SEMA Show is set for November 3–6, 2009, in Las Vegas. Here are the companies that are currently registered as first-time exhibitors. Complete information on the Show is available online at www.SEMAShow.com.

First-Time SEMA Show Exhibitors for 2009:

	To help recover from Hurricane Ike, ASA Tire Systems awarded $25,000 from the $1 million Tire Dealer Bailout Program to Superior Tire.

Through an exclusive partnership with Advanced Mobil Products (AMP), Exide Technologies will supply lead-acid automotive starting batteries for the mobile replacement marketplace. AMP is developing a multi-national mobile battery replacement network of service providers within the United States and Canada. AMP will exclusively market the Exide American lead-acid battery brand, a product now being reintroduced to the U.S. market. In Canada, AMP will market these same products to the mobile replacement marketplace under the ArcticEnergy battery brand name. The partnership is for five years.

ASA Tire Systems awarded Superior Tire of Orange, Texas, with $25,000 in funds from the $1 million Tire Dealer Bailout Program during the Texas Tire Dealers Association Annual Convention in San Antonio in April. Superior Tire is still rebuilding its business like many across the Texas coastline due to the devastation of Hurricane Ike. The money from ASA Tire Systems will be used to update and strengthen Superior Tire’s technology infrastructure as it continues to rebuild its business in the post-Ike devastation.

Dave Schaub and his 1932 Ford roadster.

SEMA-member Motorpool.com announced that it has created the world’s first social networking website for classic- and collector-car enthusiasts. The website, currently operating in an open beta, carries more than 6,400 different makes and models and is free and open to anyone who owns a vehicle manufactured prior to 1999. Check out the website at www.motorpool.com.

Dave Schaub, San Francisco Bay area native and hot rod enthusiast, will set out on September 8 to drive his '32 Ford roadster through all 49 continental United States in nine days. He hopes to raise $50,000–$100,000 for the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. The black ’32 roadster was built by Roy Brizio Street Rods and is wrapped in a vinyl cover by Yak Graphics to carry sponsor logos and signage. For more information, visit www.49in9.com.

	Steve Swanson

Racing fans can now purchase a Fan Value Pack ticket package for $90 that includes reserved seats, pit passes and free parking for two major races: The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, June 25–28, in Ohio, and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Michigan 400, in Michigan on August 16. The ticket package saves fans $90 per ticket, and is the result of a partnership between Summit Motorsports Park and Michigan International Speedway. More information is available at www.summitmotorsportspark.com.

Aeromotive hired Steve Swanson as sales manager. He will head up all WD and jobber sales with management responsibility for the nationwide network of Aeromotive’s independent sales staff. Swanson’s tenure in the industry spans more than 36 years and includes service on the SEMA Board of Directors and as a member of several SEMA
councils and committees.

The National Street Rod Association (NSRA) announced that beginning in 2010, vehicles 30-years old and older will be accepted for participation at every NSRA Event. The decision was made in response to an overwhelming majority of NSRA members requesting that events be open in order for them to be able to continue to participate as a family—parents, children and grand children. For the remainder of 2009, only the Richmond Nationals, the Northeast Nationals in Bur­lington, the Golden State Nationals in Sacramento and the Southeast Nationals Tampa Nationals will be open to 30 year and older vehicles. For additional information, contact NSRA (Memphis) at 901/452-4030 or Jim Rowlett, NSRA marketing director at 817/581-9915.

Know someone who has moved on or up? Have some company news or announcements? Send information to be included in Movers & Shakers to eNews@sema.org.

The 2009 SEMA Show is set for November 3–6, 2009, in Las Vegas. Here are the companies that are currently registered as first-time exhibitors. Complete information on the Show is available online at www.SEMAShow.com.

First-Time SEMA Show Exhibitors for 2009:

	To help recover from Hurricane Ike, ASA Tire Systems awarded $25,000 from the $1 million Tire Dealer Bailout Program to Superior Tire.

Through an exclusive partnership with Advanced Mobil Products (AMP), Exide Technologies will supply lead-acid automotive starting batteries for the mobile replacement marketplace. AMP is developing a multi-national mobile battery replacement network of service providers within the United States and Canada. AMP will exclusively market the Exide American lead-acid battery brand, a product now being reintroduced to the U.S. market. In Canada, AMP will market these same products to the mobile replacement marketplace under the ArcticEnergy battery brand name. The partnership is for five years.

ASA Tire Systems awarded Superior Tire of Orange, Texas, with $25,000 in funds from the $1 million Tire Dealer Bailout Program during the Texas Tire Dealers Association Annual Convention in San Antonio in April. Superior Tire is still rebuilding its business like many across the Texas coastline due to the devastation of Hurricane Ike. The money from ASA Tire Systems will be used to update and strengthen Superior Tire’s technology infrastructure as it continues to rebuild its business in the post-Ike devastation.

Dave Schaub and his 1932 Ford roadster.

SEMA-member Motorpool.com announced that it has created the world’s first social networking website for classic- and collector-car enthusiasts. The website, currently operating in an open beta, carries more than 6,400 different makes and models and is free and open to anyone who owns a vehicle manufactured prior to 1999. Check out the website at www.motorpool.com.

Dave Schaub, San Francisco Bay area native and hot rod enthusiast, will set out on September 8 to drive his '32 Ford roadster through all 49 continental United States in nine days. He hopes to raise $50,000–$100,000 for the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. The black ’32 roadster was built by Roy Brizio Street Rods and is wrapped in a vinyl cover by Yak Graphics to carry sponsor logos and signage. For more information, visit www.49in9.com.

	Steve Swanson

Racing fans can now purchase a Fan Value Pack ticket package for $90 that includes reserved seats, pit passes and free parking for two major races: The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, June 25–28, in Ohio, and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Michigan 400, in Michigan on August 16. The ticket package saves fans $90 per ticket, and is the result of a partnership between Summit Motorsports Park and Michigan International Speedway. More information is available at www.summitmotorsportspark.com.

Aeromotive hired Steve Swanson as sales manager. He will head up all WD and jobber sales with management responsibility for the nationwide network of Aeromotive’s independent sales staff. Swanson’s tenure in the industry spans more than 36 years and includes service on the SEMA Board of Directors and as a member of several SEMA
councils and committees.

The National Street Rod Association (NSRA) announced that beginning in 2010, vehicles 30-years old and older will be accepted for participation at every NSRA Event. The decision was made in response to an overwhelming majority of NSRA members requesting that events be open in order for them to be able to continue to participate as a family—parents, children and grand children. For the remainder of 2009, only the Richmond Nationals, the Northeast Nationals in Bur­lington, the Golden State Nationals in Sacramento and the Southeast Nationals Tampa Nationals will be open to 30 year and older vehicles. For additional information, contact NSRA (Memphis) at 901/452-4030 or Jim Rowlett, NSRA marketing director at 817/581-9915.

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:

Twenty-one industry professionals are vying for a position on the 2009–2010 SEMA Board of Directors. The SEMA Board of Directors provides strategic direction to the association and plays a critical role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Chair-Elect Category—1 open seat

• Paul "Scooter" Brothers, Comp Cams
• Gene Ezzell, Ezzell Performance Consulting
  

Manufacturers Category—6 Open Seats

• Joel Ayres, Leer
• Wen Chang, Topline Wheels
• Laurel Dasher, Superchips
• Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media (incumbent)
  
• Myles Kovacs, DUB Industries
  
• Ernie Silvers, Egge Machine Co. Inc.
  
• Mike Spagnola, Street Scene Equipment (incumbent)
  
• David Stutts, Hot Rod Air Inc. (incumbent)
  
• Jeep Worthan, Auto Meter (incumbent)
• Steve Wolcott, Pro Media

Distributor/Retailer Category—4 Open Seats

• Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors Inc. (incumbent)
• Zan Martin, Martin & Company Advertising
  
• Tony Napoli, American Speed Center (incumbent)
• Joseph Risch, Whitney Automotive Group
• Mark Toebben, DCi (incumbent)
• Van Woodell, Weathers Auto Supply (incumbent)

Manufacturers' Rep Category—1 open seat

• Jeff Bates, Bob Cook Sales
• Bryan Foster, Foster Babcock
• Bernie Meyer, KAM Marketing

Photos and backgrounds of all of the candidates will be posted on www.sema.org shortly.

Ballots will be sent to the primary contacts at SEMA member companies within the corresponding categories on Friday, May 29, 2009, and are due back by Monday, June 22, 2009.