DIED: Bill France Jr., the man who guided stock-car racing from a Southern sport to national prominence, died Monday following a long illness. France, the son of NASCAR founder William H.G. France, was 74 years old. France was president of NASCAR from January 1972 through November 2000.

NEWS NUGGETS HD PARTNERS ANNOUNCES PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF NHRA PRO RACING: HD Partners Acquisition Corporation and the NHRA announced last Wednesday, May 30, the signing of a definitive agreement under which HD Partners will acquire all of NHRA’s Professional racing assets, including the NHRA...

Egge Machine Co. announced that Shirley Hooper was appointed to director of sales and marketing, effective immediately. Since Ernie Silvers’ appointment as CEO in August of 2005, Egge Machine Company has undergone rapid growth. Hooper, first hired in November 2005 as administrative/marketing...

The latest news from SEMA councils and committees: Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)

Industry response to announcements about the 2007 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser has been phenomenal, and one of the most oft-asked questions involves attire for the event. While formal attire is requested, feel free to leave the black-tie at home.

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SEMAs councils and committees are set to tee off on the greens of the Strawberry Farms Golf Club as part of Council Cup - Cash for Kids, a friendly game of golf to benefit children's charities. SEMA’s Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) have lead...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:>> SEMA Webinar: 10 Steps to Your SEMA Show Plan That Will Guarantee ROI and Success, June 10>> Aftermarket eForum, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, July 16–18, Chicago>> SEMA Installation Banquet &...

SEMA-members companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities at www.sema.org/classifieds. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member...