GM shocked enthusiasts with news that it was disbanding its High Performance Vehicle Operations (HPVO ) team, the same crew responsible for V-series Cadillacs, the Chevy Cobalt SS and HHR SS. But spy photographer Brenda Priddy tells us that the HPVO team still has one trick up its sleeve.

From left to right: Fred Williams, National Street Rod Association; Stan Goodwin, Wyoming Street Rod Association; Representative Pat Childers; Governor Dave Freudenthal; Representative Stan Blake; Representative Mike Gilmore.

NEW GIG: Justin Wilson, who won one IndyCar Series race for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing last year, has landed a drive for Dale Coyne Racing this year. He will work with engineer Bill Pappas. HISTORY MADE: A spectacular celebration featuring 19 former winners of the Indianapolis 500 kicked off the...

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More than 4,000 attendees will be descending upon the 12th annual Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show for the sold-out HRIA Educational Workshop Program, held on Thursday, March 12, 2009, from 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are: SEMA Webinar, "Offensive and Defensive Strategies for Supply-Chain Management," March 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (PST)