Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Meyer Distributing, Omix-ADA, Quarter Mile Foundation, CTEK and more.

BROWN, J. FORCE, SHANE GRAY AND MATT SMITH WIN BIG IN LAS VEGAS: Antron Brown (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), Shane Gray (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) hit the jackpot in their respective categories in Las Vegas by taking event wins at the NHRA Toyota Nationals. Force and...

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will present its all-new Goodguys GOLD Awards during the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Several SEMA Show exhibitors are providing special buyer incentives and discounts for the 2013 SEMA Show.

Organizers of the Global RallyCross (GRC) are offering SEMA Showgoers free admission to the GRC Vegas Finale with their SEMA Show badge.

Excitement around the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 continues to build as students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) and leading SEMA manufacturers install more top-of-the-line parts and equipment on the one-of-a-kind, off-road truck.

Sebastian Vettel and Infiniti Red Bull Racing Seal Formula One World Championships in India With three races left of a 19-round 2013 Formula One season, Infiniti Red Bull Racing has sealed the double, becoming consecutive four-time Constructors’ World Champions and claiming the Drivers’ World...

Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, it’s critical that you understand the requirements of the new health care reform law. Although the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate penalties have been delayed one year until 2015, other obligations impacting companies of all sizes and their...

Automotive media personality Courtney Hansen will sign “limited-edition” posters at the SEMA Action Network (SAN) booth (#61399, outside Central Hall) at the SEMA Show.