By Jason Catullo

	Several hotels are available for less than $100 per night, including Circus Circus.

Still haven't booked rooms for the 2013 SEMA Show? Visit SEMAShow.com/travel and see the properties and rates available tailored to Showgoers' needs, whether they are looking for convenience, guaranteed low rates or both.

While other options are available, Travel Planners is the only housing company that is backed by SEMA. See the advantages, savings and of booking with Travel Planners through www.SEMAShow.com/travel.   

Several hotels are available for less than $100 per night, including:

• Best Western Mardi Gras – $85
• Circus Circus – $65
• Harrah’s – $95
• Quad – $65
• Luxor – $82
• Riviera – $90
• Stratosphere – $72
• Tropicana – $79

The rates are guaranteed, while supplies last, with many deadlines hitting prior to the opening of the Show, as early as the first week of October.

In addition to low prices, navigating Las Vegas parking and traffic or finding daily transportation to the Show makes hotel convenience a major consideration for attendees and exhibitors. The following hotels are all within walking distance of the SEMA Show: Best Western Mardi Gras, Las Vegas Marriott, LVH, Residence Inn – Convention Center, SpringHill Suites, Renaissance Las Vegas, Embassy Suites – Convention Center, Riviera Hotel and Hilton Grand Vacations Suites – Las Vegas.

Showgoers making reservations through Travel Planners will benefit from the company's Lowest Rate Assurance, which the company negotiates into every hotel contract to provide lowest-rate guarantees for attendees and exhibitors. Even if rooms are already reserved, Travel Planners will lower the rate automatically and confirm the savings by e-mail.

More Benefits of Booking With Travel Planners

• No service fees charged
• Update or cancel reservations up to three days prior to the Show without fees or penalties
• Immediate confirmation upon making reservations
• On-site assistance from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show
• Pre-negotiated rates don't change regardless of when rooms are booked (space providing).

For more information on the 2013 SEMA Show or to register, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By Jason Catullo

	Several hotels are available for less than $100 per night, including Circus Circus.

Still haven't booked rooms for the 2013 SEMA Show? Visit SEMAShow.com/travel and see the properties and rates available tailored to Showgoers' needs, whether they are looking for convenience, guaranteed low rates or both.

While other options are available, Travel Planners is the only housing company that is backed by SEMA. See the advantages, savings and of booking with Travel Planners through www.SEMAShow.com/travel.   

Several hotels are available for less than $100 per night, including:

• Best Western Mardi Gras – $85
• Circus Circus – $65
• Harrah’s – $95
• Quad – $65
• Luxor – $82
• Riviera – $90
• Stratosphere – $72
• Tropicana – $79

The rates are guaranteed, while supplies last, with many deadlines hitting prior to the opening of the Show, as early as the first week of October.

In addition to low prices, navigating Las Vegas parking and traffic or finding daily transportation to the Show makes hotel convenience a major consideration for attendees and exhibitors. The following hotels are all within walking distance of the SEMA Show: Best Western Mardi Gras, Las Vegas Marriott, LVH, Residence Inn – Convention Center, SpringHill Suites, Renaissance Las Vegas, Embassy Suites – Convention Center, Riviera Hotel and Hilton Grand Vacations Suites – Las Vegas.

Showgoers making reservations through Travel Planners will benefit from the company's Lowest Rate Assurance, which the company negotiates into every hotel contract to provide lowest-rate guarantees for attendees and exhibitors. Even if rooms are already reserved, Travel Planners will lower the rate automatically and confirm the savings by e-mail.

More Benefits of Booking With Travel Planners

• No service fees charged
• Update or cancel reservations up to three days prior to the Show without fees or penalties
• Immediate confirmation upon making reservations
• On-site assistance from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show
• Pre-negotiated rates don't change regardless of when rooms are booked (space providing).

For more information on the 2013 SEMA Show or to register, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By Jason Catullo

	Several hotels are available for less than $100 per night, including Circus Circus.

Still haven't booked rooms for the 2013 SEMA Show? Visit SEMAShow.com/travel and see the properties and rates available tailored to Showgoers' needs, whether they are looking for convenience, guaranteed low rates or both.

While other options are available, Travel Planners is the only housing company that is backed by SEMA. See the advantages, savings and of booking with Travel Planners through www.SEMAShow.com/travel.   

Several hotels are available for less than $100 per night, including:

• Best Western Mardi Gras – $85
• Circus Circus – $65
• Harrah’s – $95
• Quad – $65
• Luxor – $82
• Riviera – $90
• Stratosphere – $72
• Tropicana – $79

The rates are guaranteed, while supplies last, with many deadlines hitting prior to the opening of the Show, as early as the first week of October.

In addition to low prices, navigating Las Vegas parking and traffic or finding daily transportation to the Show makes hotel convenience a major consideration for attendees and exhibitors. The following hotels are all within walking distance of the SEMA Show: Best Western Mardi Gras, Las Vegas Marriott, LVH, Residence Inn – Convention Center, SpringHill Suites, Renaissance Las Vegas, Embassy Suites – Convention Center, Riviera Hotel and Hilton Grand Vacations Suites – Las Vegas.

Showgoers making reservations through Travel Planners will benefit from the company's Lowest Rate Assurance, which the company negotiates into every hotel contract to provide lowest-rate guarantees for attendees and exhibitors. Even if rooms are already reserved, Travel Planners will lower the rate automatically and confirm the savings by e-mail.

More Benefits of Booking With Travel Planners

• No service fees charged
• Update or cancel reservations up to three days prior to the Show without fees or penalties
• Immediate confirmation upon making reservations
• On-site assistance from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show
• Pre-negotiated rates don't change regardless of when rooms are booked (space providing).

For more information on the 2013 SEMA Show or to register, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

	This 1934 Ford—nicknamed "Hugger Orange" and built by David Lane of Fastlane Rod Shop—was named the Goodguy Rod & Custom Association's 2013 Tank's Hot Rod of the Year.

George Poteet's "Hugger Orange" Named Goodguys Hot Rod of the Year
George Poteet's "Hugger Orange" 1934 Ford, built by David Lane of Fastlane Rod Shop, was named the Goodguy Rod & Custom Association's 2013 Tank's Hot Rod of the Year at the 3rd Speedway Nationals held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Unlike any other Goodguys award, the Tank’s Hot Rod of the Year competition puts to the test a vehicle's road worthiness and performance, as well as looks and build quality. All contestants must take a 100-mile drive around Indianapolis and a run down a dragstrip (Muncie Dragway in this instance) doing a smoky burnout and racing to the 1/8th mile as fast as possible. The Top 5 Finalists for the Goodguys 2013 Tank’s Hot Rod of the Year award included: Kirk Brown (’34 Ford), Larry Terpstra (’32 Ford), Scott Billish (’32 Plymouth), George Poteet (’34 Ford) and Lee Schmidt (’35 Ford Pickup).

Cam Benty to Manage Holley's Hooker and FlowTech Brand

Holley Performance Products selected performance industry veteran Cam Benty to manage the company's well-known Hooker and FlowTech brands.

International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Televised October 6
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame—based at the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Florida—announced that the 2013 Induction Ceremony will be televised Sunday, October 6, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT), on the Velocity channel (a Discovery channel). The ceremony honors Dave Boertman, Wally Booth, Bernie Fedderly, Harry Hibler, the Hirata, Hobbs & Vodnik Top Fuel team, K.S. Pittman, Dick Rosberg and Louis Senter for their accomplishments and contributions to the sport of drag racing. An All-Star group of presenters included four current and former World champions: 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Top Fuel Champion Antron Brown, Funny Car Champion Jack Beckman and Pro Stock Champion Allen Johnson; plus former NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car World Champion John Force. The other presenters were: US Nationals Top Fuel Champion (1980) Terry Capp, Track Owner/Event promoter Steve Earwood, National Dragster Senior Editor/Artist and drag racing historian John Jodauga, Funny Car driver Bruce Larson, Engine Builder Ed Pink and NHRA Wally Parks Racing Museum curator Greg Sharp. 

RealTruck.com Announces Two New Hires: Kraig Kumlin and Marina Willey
Aftermarket truck accessory e-tailer RealTruck.com announced two new hires: Kraig Kumlin and Marina Willey. Kumlin has been brought on board as a brand manager and is responsible for adding new products to the site and developing positive relationships with vendors. Willey will provide support for the day-to-day operations of the company’s accounting team.

	Mike Buca has been named brand manager for Design Engineering Inc.

DEI Names Mike Buca Brand Manager
Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) has named Mike Buca as its new brand manager. Buca has more than 18 years of experience working in various positions at JC Whitney, including the past five years as the company’s catalog and brand manager for both JC Whitney and Stylin’ Trucks. As DEI brand manager, Buca is responsible for the marketing and promotion of all DEI-branded products and will report to Tom Miller, vice president of sales and marketing. “Mike has demonstrated his ability to grow business and stay on the cutting edge of digital marketing," said Miller. "We feel confident that he will be able to bring a fresh approach to brand marketing at DEI. He has longstanding relationships in the performance market, is detailed minded and creative." 

John Walsh Named VP of Sales and Marketing for Mobility Ventures
Mobility Ventures—a wholly owned subsidiary of AM General—announced that commercial vehicle executive John Walsh joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing. Walsh brings to the company more than 20 years of experience in the specialty vehicle industry. In his new position, Walsh will oversee all domestic and international sales and marketing activities for the MV-1—the only American-built vehicle specifically designed to meet or exceed the needs of wheelchair passengers and the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. "It is with great excitement that I have the opportunity to join this world-class company that offers a truly unique and innovative vehicle," said Walsh. "AM General brings unprecedented strength and stability to the MV-1 with its more than 50 years of automotive experience. The MV-1 will benefit immensely from a leadership team that is keenly focused on listening to its customers and delivering exceptional quality and services. I am proud to be a part of this organization."

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

The shooters at KGP Photography caught some mules for what appears to be the next-generation Ford F-750 around Ford's Dearborn development sites. This beast takes the crew cab from the current F-750 and adds a new, makeshift grille that juts out over the existing hood line. Interestingly, the mules spotted testing so far have been equipped with the truck bed from the Super Duty Dually models, which may signify that the F-650/F-750 commercial trucks may be offered as mega pickups sometime in the next generation. The gap between the bed and the cab is massive, making room for some unknown components.

One of the mules was also outfitted with a massive outboard exhaust smokestack, mounted outside of the bed, just aft of the passenger-side running board platform.

According to sources, the all-new, next-generation Super Duty models are slated for the the ’16 calendar year, as ’17 models, so this could be the earliest test mules for the overhauled, Super Duty of the future. The mules are extensively modified, looking far more than mere powertrain upgrades of the current model. 

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography caught some mules for what appears to be the next-generation Ford F-750 around Ford's Dearborn development sites. This beast takes the crew cab from the current F-750 and adds a new, makeshift grille that juts out over the existing hood line. Interestingly, the mules spotted testing so far have been equipped with the truck bed from the Super Duty Dually models, which may signify that the F-650/F-750 commercial trucks may be offered as mega pickups sometime in the next generation. The gap between the bed and the cab is massive, making room for some unknown components.

One of the mules was also outfitted with a massive outboard exhaust smokestack, mounted outside of the bed, just aft of the passenger-side running board platform.

According to sources, the all-new, next-generation Super Duty models are slated for the the ’16 calendar year, as ’17 models, so this could be the earliest test mules for the overhauled, Super Duty of the future. The mules are extensively modified, looking far more than mere powertrain upgrades of the current model. 

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography caught some mules for what appears to be the next-generation Ford F-750 around Ford's Dearborn development sites. This beast takes the crew cab from the current F-750 and adds a new, makeshift grille that juts out over the existing hood line. Interestingly, the mules spotted testing so far have been equipped with the truck bed from the Super Duty Dually models, which may signify that the F-650/F-750 commercial trucks may be offered as mega pickups sometime in the next generation. The gap between the bed and the cab is massive, making room for some unknown components.

One of the mules was also outfitted with a massive outboard exhaust smokestack, mounted outside of the bed, just aft of the passenger-side running board platform.

According to sources, the all-new, next-generation Super Duty models are slated for the the ’16 calendar year, as ’17 models, so this could be the earliest test mules for the overhauled, Super Duty of the future. The mules are extensively modified, looking far more than mere powertrain upgrades of the current model. 

Photo credit: KGP Photography

By Jason Catullo

	Buyers can get into the 2013 SEMA Show for a discounted rate and have their badges mailed prior to the event by registering now.

Buyers can get into the 2013 SEMA Show for a discounted rate and have their badges mailed prior to the event by registering now. To take advantage of the advance rate, domestic buyers must register for the Show by Tuesday, October 22. International buyers must register by Monday, October 14. This will save buyers both money and time, allowing them to arrive at the Show with badges in hand and head to their first destinaiton without delays. After the deadlines, the rates increase, and all badges are available for pick up on-site at the Show.

Take advantage of the convenience and the discount by registering today: www.SEMAShow.com/register.

After the deadlines, approved registrations will be confirmed by e-mail, but badges will not be mailed. To obtain their badges, buyers must bring their confirmation to Express Registration on-site.

The 2013 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for registration and for the latest Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists, floorplans and more.

By Jason Catullo

	Buyers can get into the 2013 SEMA Show for a discounted rate and have their badges mailed prior to the event by registering now.

Buyers can get into the 2013 SEMA Show for a discounted rate and have their badges mailed prior to the event by registering now. To take advantage of the advance rate, domestic buyers must register for the Show by Tuesday, October 22. International buyers must register by Monday, October 14. This will save buyers both money and time, allowing them to arrive at the Show with badges in hand and head to their first destinaiton without delays. After the deadlines, the rates increase, and all badges are available for pick up on-site at the Show.

Take advantage of the convenience and the discount by registering today: www.SEMAShow.com/register.

After the deadlines, approved registrations will be confirmed by e-mail, but badges will not be mailed. To obtain their badges, buyers must bring their confirmation to Express Registration on-site.

The 2013 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for registration and for the latest Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists, floorplans and more.