The team at Brenda Priddy & Co. recently spotted the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder taking advantage of the still-triple-digit temperatures recently in the United States. Priddy reports that the hybrid super car recently spent a few days in the southwestern part of the country.

While an official introduction is some time away, Priddy tells us that select journalists are already driving similar prototypes in Germany. However, their words and photos are under strict embargo, Priddy's images are not.

The team says that the 918 Spyder prototypes are still a bit rough around the edges, but this is currently the closest anyone has gotten to the vehicle here in the United States.

Copyright: Brenda Priddy & Co.

The team at Brenda Priddy & Co. recently spotted the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder taking advantage of the still-triple-digit temperatures recently in the United States. Priddy reports that the hybrid super car recently spent a few days in the southwestern part of the country.

While an official introduction is some time away, Priddy tells us that select journalists are already driving similar prototypes in Germany. However, their words and photos are under strict embargo, Priddy's images are not.

The team says that the 918 Spyder prototypes are still a bit rough around the edges, but this is currently the closest anyone has gotten to the vehicle here in the United States.

Copyright: Brenda Priddy & Co.

	Derek White and Street Vizions won their third consecutive race and will highlight the first-ever Live Auction to promote these miniature hot rods.

The 2012 Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Reception will include a live auction to support SEMA Cares and increase awareness for the third-annual HRIA Pinewood Builder’s Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars. The cars were raced at the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races in Pomona, California. These cars will be on display at the annual SEMA Show and then 12 will be placed on eBay for auction from October 30–November 8, and three will be auctioned live. All proceeds from the auction will go to support SEMA Cares and its two children’s charities—Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Derek White and Street Vizions won their third consecutive race and will highlight the first-ever Live Auction to promote these miniature hot rods. The other two builds included in the live auction will be Spanky’s (Best Engineered) and Greening Auto Co. (Best in Show). The live auction will take place Wednesday evening, October 31, during the HRIA reception emceed by industry icon Dave McClelleand.

Please RSVP today for this exclusive event and be prepared to bid!

A word with Derek White of Street Vizions:

Describe the inspirations behind the design of your pinewood car.

We wanted to build something different this year. Also, we wanted a car that would be recognizable to any hot-rod or car enthusiast. The design is like a T-bucket and is modeled after the Red Baron.

Describe some of the materials and resources you used to build your car.

We used pinewood to create the body and it sits on a hand-made aluminum chassis.

Why is it important for you to participate in the Pinewood Challenge?

We like entering the Pinewood Builder's Race because it is a great organization that gives back to charity. Working with NASCAR for so many years and being involved with many charities, we always enjoy giving back something and supporting worthwhile causes.

For more details, contact Zane Clark at 909-978-6696.

	Derek White and Street Vizions won their third consecutive race and will highlight the first-ever Live Auction to promote these miniature hot rods.

The 2012 Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Reception will include a live auction to support SEMA Cares and increase awareness for the third-annual HRIA Pinewood Builder’s Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars. The cars were raced at the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races in Pomona, California. These cars will be on display at the annual SEMA Show and then 12 will be placed on eBay for auction from October 30–November 8, and three will be auctioned live. All proceeds from the auction will go to support SEMA Cares and its two children’s charities—Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Derek White and Street Vizions won their third consecutive race and will highlight the first-ever Live Auction to promote these miniature hot rods. The other two builds included in the live auction will be Spanky’s (Best Engineered) and Greening Auto Co. (Best in Show). The live auction will take place Wednesday evening, October 31, during the HRIA reception emceed by industry icon Dave McClelleand.

Please RSVP today for this exclusive event and be prepared to bid!

A word with Derek White of Street Vizions:

Describe the inspirations behind the design of your pinewood car.

We wanted to build something different this year. Also, we wanted a car that would be recognizable to any hot-rod or car enthusiast. The design is like a T-bucket and is modeled after the Red Baron.

Describe some of the materials and resources you used to build your car.

We used pinewood to create the body and it sits on a hand-made aluminum chassis.

Why is it important for you to participate in the Pinewood Challenge?

We like entering the Pinewood Builder's Race because it is a great organization that gives back to charity. Working with NASCAR for so many years and being involved with many charities, we always enjoy giving back something and supporting worthwhile causes.

For more details, contact Zane Clark at 909-978-6696.

	Derek White and Street Vizions won their third consecutive race and will highlight the first-ever Live Auction to promote these miniature hot rods.

The 2012 Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Reception will include a live auction to support SEMA Cares and increase awareness for the third-annual HRIA Pinewood Builder’s Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars. The cars were raced at the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races in Pomona, California. These cars will be on display at the annual SEMA Show and then 12 will be placed on eBay for auction from October 30–November 8, and three will be auctioned live. All proceeds from the auction will go to support SEMA Cares and its two children’s charities—Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Derek White and Street Vizions won their third consecutive race and will highlight the first-ever Live Auction to promote these miniature hot rods. The other two builds included in the live auction will be Spanky’s (Best Engineered) and Greening Auto Co. (Best in Show). The live auction will take place Wednesday evening, October 31, during the HRIA reception emceed by industry icon Dave McClelleand.

Please RSVP today for this exclusive event and be prepared to bid!

A word with Derek White of Street Vizions:

Describe the inspirations behind the design of your pinewood car.

We wanted to build something different this year. Also, we wanted a car that would be recognizable to any hot-rod or car enthusiast. The design is like a T-bucket and is modeled after the Red Baron.

Describe some of the materials and resources you used to build your car.

We used pinewood to create the body and it sits on a hand-made aluminum chassis.

Why is it important for you to participate in the Pinewood Challenge?

We like entering the Pinewood Builder's Race because it is a great organization that gives back to charity. Working with NASCAR for so many years and being involved with many charities, we always enjoy giving back something and supporting worthwhile causes.

For more details, contact Zane Clark at 909-978-6696.

	Derek White and Street Vizions won their third consecutive race and will highlight the first-ever Live Auction to promote these miniature hot rods.

The 2012 Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Reception will include a live auction to support SEMA Cares and increase awareness for the third-annual HRIA Pinewood Builder’s Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars. The cars were raced at the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races in Pomona, California. These cars will be on display at the annual SEMA Show and then 12 will be placed on eBay for auction from October 30–November 8, and three will be auctioned live. All proceeds from the auction will go to support SEMA Cares and its two children’s charities—Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Derek White and Street Vizions won their third consecutive race and will highlight the first-ever Live Auction to promote these miniature hot rods. The other two builds included in the live auction will be Spanky’s (Best Engineered) and Greening Auto Co. (Best in Show). The live auction will take place Wednesday evening, October 31, during the HRIA reception emceed by industry icon Dave McClelleand.

Please RSVP today for this exclusive event and be prepared to bid!

A word with Derek White of Street Vizions:

Describe the inspirations behind the design of your pinewood car.

We wanted to build something different this year. Also, we wanted a car that would be recognizable to any hot-rod or car enthusiast. The design is like a T-bucket and is modeled after the Red Baron.

Describe some of the materials and resources you used to build your car.

We used pinewood to create the body and it sits on a hand-made aluminum chassis.

Why is it important for you to participate in the Pinewood Challenge?

We like entering the Pinewood Builder's Race because it is a great organization that gives back to charity. Working with NASCAR for so many years and being involved with many charities, we always enjoy giving back something and supporting worthwhile causes.

For more details, contact Zane Clark at 909-978-6696.

Gary Wano Jr.	Michael Giarrizzo Jr.
Randy Stabler	Scott Biggs

Innovation and creativity serve as the lifeblood for businesses and industries alike, offering the competitive edge necessary to enhance growth and profit. Businesses that have the foresight to harness those advantages through rethinking products, services, processes and business models are able to materialize the greatest level of differentiation between the remainder of the market in the eyes of your customer. The SEMA Show will enable you to explore and expand how your business serves its customer base, and the Repairer Driven Education (RDE) is designed to teach you how other successful market leaders harness innovation and creativity as an integral part of their business success.

So how does innovation prosper in the collision-repair industry, and how can you foster innovation as a core value that shapes the framework of your business?

On Friday, November 2, at 10:00 a.m., the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will feature its second RDE headline presentation, "Game Changers - Innovation Forum." This discussion will let you into a very personal discussion amongst well-recognized innovators and market leaders who explore the fundamentals of how they approach innovative thought, and how that translates into workable business models and ideas. Join Randy Stabler (Pride Auto Body, Van Nuys, California), Michael Giarrizzo Jr. (DCR Systems, Mentor, Ohio), Scott Biggs (Assured Performance Network, Irvine, California) and Gary Wano, Jr. (GW & Son Auto Body, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) for what will be one of the most candid dissections of the heart of business ideas.

While the SEMA Show remains the biggest showcase of automotive innovation and business opportunity, this RDE session will showcase the inner mind of innovation and the root of four unique success stories.

"I think attendees are going to be in for a mind-stretching discussion on the thought processes and general knowledge that go into changing one's business mindset," Giarrizzo said.

A complete listing of all RDE sessions can be found at www.semashow.com/scrs.

Gary Wano Jr.	Michael Giarrizzo Jr.
Randy Stabler	Scott Biggs

Innovation and creativity serve as the lifeblood for businesses and industries alike, offering the competitive edge necessary to enhance growth and profit. Businesses that have the foresight to harness those advantages through rethinking products, services, processes and business models are able to materialize the greatest level of differentiation between the remainder of the market in the eyes of your customer. The SEMA Show will enable you to explore and expand how your business serves its customer base, and the Repairer Driven Education (RDE) is designed to teach you how other successful market leaders harness innovation and creativity as an integral part of their business success.

So how does innovation prosper in the collision-repair industry, and how can you foster innovation as a core value that shapes the framework of your business?

On Friday, November 2, at 10:00 a.m., the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will feature its second RDE headline presentation, "Game Changers - Innovation Forum." This discussion will let you into a very personal discussion amongst well-recognized innovators and market leaders who explore the fundamentals of how they approach innovative thought, and how that translates into workable business models and ideas. Join Randy Stabler (Pride Auto Body, Van Nuys, California), Michael Giarrizzo Jr. (DCR Systems, Mentor, Ohio), Scott Biggs (Assured Performance Network, Irvine, California) and Gary Wano, Jr. (GW & Son Auto Body, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) for what will be one of the most candid dissections of the heart of business ideas.

While the SEMA Show remains the biggest showcase of automotive innovation and business opportunity, this RDE session will showcase the inner mind of innovation and the root of four unique success stories.

"I think attendees are going to be in for a mind-stretching discussion on the thought processes and general knowledge that go into changing one's business mindset," Giarrizzo said.

A complete listing of all RDE sessions can be found at www.semashow.com/scrs.

	John Allen

WyoTech Appoints John Allen Vice President of Long Beach Campus
WyoTech has appointed John Allen as vice president of the Long Beach campus, located at 2161 Technology Place in Long Beach, California. In his new position, Allen will provide administrative and leadership support to the students and staff. WyoTech reports that Allen has 19 years of experience in the automotive industry. His automotive career began as general manager at Strauss Auto, a full-service auto parts and tire chain in New Jersey. In 1999, he was hired as a store manager for EZ Lube, where his leadership skills allowed him to advance quickly from managerial positions to vice president of operations and finally vice president of compliance in 2010.

Chris Fairless Joins Hypertech Inc. Sales Team
Hypertech Inc. hired Chris Fairless to its direct sales team as the western regional sales manager. Fairless will provide sales, service and marketing support to Hypertech customers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, along with additional travel/training responsibilities across the United States and Western Canada. He has more than 33 years of industry experience as a manufacturers' representative, in performance retail sales and working with the performance manufacturing segment of the automotive industry. Fairless represented the Hypertech product line on the West Coast for more than 12 years as a territory sales representative.

Parnelli Jones to Participate in Motorsports 2013 Race Car and Trade Show
Legendary race car driver and winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 1963, Parnelli Jones, will be part of the 28th annual edition of the Motorsports 2013 Race Car and Trade Show, January 18–20, 2013, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, Pennsylvania. Jones’ memoir, As a Matter of Fact, I AM Parnelli Jones, is being written with well-known writer Bones Bourcier and will be published by Coastal 181 in late fall. Both Jones and Bones will be at the show on Saturday, January 19 to do a question-and-answer session that will allow attendees to learn more about the fantastic career of Parnelli Jones. Bourcier and Jones will also spend time meeting with fans and autographing copies of the new book, which will be available at the Coastal 181 display.

	Former race car driver Tom Gloy won the Goodguys 2012 Tank's Hot Rod of the Year award for his Brizio Street Rods-built '32 Ford roadster.

Gloy Roadster Wins Goodguys 2012 Tank's Hot Rod of the Year
Former race car driver Tom Gloy won the Goodguys 2012 Tank's Hot Rod of the Year award for his Brizio Street Rods-built '32 Ford roadster during the Goodguys 2nd WIX Filters Speedway Nationals. The roadster was born during a conversation with Roy Brizio and Tom Gloy as the two drove to the Bonneville Salt Flats. The talk resulted in a challenge to build a channeled, traditionally styled roadster that Gloy could drive low and fast. The top 5 finalists for the Goodguys 2012 Tank’s Hot Rod of the Year award included, Keith Hill, Bixby, Oklahoma (’34 Ford); Tom Gloy, Incline Village, Nevada; (’32 Ford), Tim Kirby, Fountain Hills, Arizona (’33 Ford); Henry Richards, Mansfield, Ohio (’32 Ford); and Larry Christensen, Arvada, Colorado (’32 Ford).

Scion Named Sponsor of "The Road to SEMA" Project
Car Guy Nation announced that Scion was named the title sponsor for the company's SEMA Show project. Known as "The Road to SEMA - powered by Car Guy Nation," the project features a ’13 Scion FR-S with a range of performance upgrades and styling enhancements from specialty-equipment companies. The outfitted ’13 Scion FR-S will be driven cross-country by two Car Guy Nation executives, and stops will be made at Scion dealerships where it will be showcased for consumers at dedicated events. Consumers can follow the journey through videos and photos posted online and will be encouraged to participate through contests, daily blog posts and tweets. Participating partners include: Scion, Johnstons Scion, Borla Exhaust, Vredestein, Escort Radar, TSW, Eibach, Airaid, Katzkin, Audiovox Corp./Advent, dba/Disc Brakes Australia, Hawk Brake Pads, Braille Batteries, PIAA, Yakima/Rack&Go, Race Ramps, Luna-C, and Adam's Polishes. 

A&A Midwest Auto Wrecking Launches New Website
A&A Midwest Auto Wrecking launched a new website at www.aamidwestautowrecking.com. The company reports that the website includes new graphics, increased navigation functions, and explains the automotive export salvage business that A&A operates 80,000 sq.-ft. facility in the Chicago suburb of Blue, Illinois.

	SEMA is working with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide a more convenient way in which SEMA Showgoers can take advantage of the membership benefits of its Global Entry Trusted Traveler program.

SEMA has announced that it is working with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide an added benefit of attending the SEMA Show and a more convenient way in which you can take advantage of the membership benefits of its Global Entry Trusted Traveler program.  

What is Global Entry?

Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Global Entry is open to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, Dutch citizens, Qatari nationals and Mexican nationals. Canadian citizens and residents may enjoy Global Entry benefits through membership in the NEXUS program. Though intended for frequent international travelers, there is no minimum number of trips necessary to qualify for the program. Participants may enter the United States by using automated kiosks located at select airports.

How Does the Global Entry Program Work?

At airports, program participants proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable U.S. passport or permanent resident card, place their fingertips on the scanner for fingerprint verification and make a customs declaration. The kiosk issues the traveler a transaction receipt and directs the traveler to baggage claim and the exit.


Benefits for Global Entry Members



Your time is valuable. As a pre-screened Global Entry member, you arrive in the United States, check-in at the Global Entry kiosk and you're on your way.

• No processing lines
• No paperwork
• Available at major U.S. airports
• Reduced wait times
• Participation in the TSA Pre-Check program

At this year’s SEMA Show, CBP will host on-site enrollments for the Global Entry program October 30–31, 2012, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in Las Vegas.  

On-site enrollment will be offered exclusively to SEMA Show attendees and exhibitors who have:

• Applied for Global Entry by October 22, 2012, through the online application and paid the application fee.
• Received a conditional approval prior to the start of the conference. 
• Scheduled an interview at the SEMA Show by using the Global Online Enrollment System (GOES). The Enrollment Center location will be "FOLA October 2012."
• A valid passport and second form of identification (i.e. driver’s license or ID card) with them to present at the time of the interview. Lawful permanent residents must present their permanent resident card.

This is a great new program offered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and SEMA is pleased to be one of the first large trade shows to host this innovative program that will assist many of its members when they conduct international travel. Apply today!

For more information, visit www.globalentry.gov.