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Larry Dixon will try to surpass Amato this weekend and become the first Top Fuel driver to win five events at Gainesville Raceway; NHRA’s newest national touring series, the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, will make its debut at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals; and more news from the NHRA.

Driven by growing interest in green technologies, the motorsports and specialty-equipment industries are spurring innovation and opportunity. But where is it all going? And where are we headed?

Street performance isn't just about straightline speed anymore. Most enthusiasts today favor a balanced approach to power, handling and braking.

SEMA members can help raise awareness of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) by placing a SAN logo link to www.SEMASAN.com on your website.

SEMA defeated a Utah bill that sought to ban most aftermarket exhaust systems.

Congress passed a SEMA-supported $16 billion “jobs bill” which is intended to expand the American workforce. Pending a final procedural vote by the Senate, the bill will be sent to President Obama to be signed into law.

Atlantic Championship Series cancels 2010 season, citing lack of money and drivers; US F1 or StefanGP not part of 2010 Formula One World Championship entry list; Jack Roush Jr. and Billy Johnson collect victory number 400 for Jack Roush’s as a team owner; DART Machinery signs as title sponsor of DART Show-Me 100 dirt-late-model race; and more racing news.

Best Practices: This series of SEMA News articles is based on the idea of using reliable and repeatable methods to ensure business success. Future issues will delve into a range of topics aimed at developing Best Practices through knowledge, motivation and skills.

While the industry has evolved to include more than 7,000 businesses, racing and performance still deliver the iconic images associated with the market.