Argentine driver Jose Maria Lopez named the first of two drivers for new U.S. Formula One team; NHRA professional racing teams prepare to compete four wide at the inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals; Tony George resigns from Indianapolis Motor Speedway Board of Directors; and more racing news.

Trans World News reports that Auto Meter Products will acquire the rights to manufacture the air core movement to power its automotive performance gauges from SIMCO Limited of Lapeer, Michigan. The company has also acquired the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the Micro Air Core movements in the performance automotive aftermarket. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

A photo collection of more than 130 products entered into the Tools & Work-Oriented product category of the 2009 SEMA Show New Products Showcase.

SEMA members, it's once again time to recognize your mentors, colleagues and competitors and nominate them for the SEMA Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors the industry bestows on individual members.

News and information from SEMA's councils and committees.

The best new products, customized cars and showfloor action from the 2009 SEMA Show—click through to see it all here in this 16-page gallery. 

News, special announcements and coming attractions from the NHRA.

IZOD IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti was presented the annual Jerry Titus Award by the American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association; Third-generation racer Kevin Swindell wins the 24th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals; legendary midget racing mechanic Bob Higman dies at age 84; and more racing news.

Lawmakers introduce a bill to ban the sale of “any aftermarket exhaust system component” that would cause the vehicle to produce “excessive or unusual noise."