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Motorsports Newsletter 8/20/23

August 20, 2023 Posted By

By Richard Parks

1) We lost a good one today. I just got the phone call we never hope to receive. Godspeed Adrian Murray. Services are planned for this Friday 8/18 at the Toby Cemetery in Marble Falls (TX). Arrangements are being handled by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home. Please confirm the details with them. The following is Renee Murray’s post on Facebook today. From Chris Thomson.
“Hi guys. Rene Murray here. I asked Chris and he graciously agreed to let the people in Adrian’s industry know that he is no longer with us. I want to thank all of you wonderful people Adrian and I got to know. We really enjoyed each of you and your willingness to let him and me know you guys. Really got to know some of you quite well. THANK YOU for being his colleagues, friends and also for giving him joy in his life. One last thing here, one of the last things he said to me was that all he wanted was to be able to take his new 1965 Pontiac Le Mans out for a cruise with the top down. So simple but profound, I think at times like he was in, what’s really important becomes clear.”
AND:
Sad news. Adrian Murray passed today. RIP. Don Smith
AND:
Adrian Murray had throat cancer which moved into his liver and one lung. Colleen and I visited him and Renee last year in Florida where they owned a nice motorhome parking property. We went to dinner, and he seemed to be very positive. But also said he wasn’t sure about the future. They bought a home back in Texas. Colleen would stay in touch with Adrian, and he said things weren’t looking too good because of the way the cancer was moving. But back in April, he was getting chemo and the Doctors were happy with his numbers, so he sounded happy. He said maybe a year but that was a month to the day where he thought longer would be in play. I wish you had met him. He would make you laugh and think. From John Towle
AND: By SEMA Editors
Adrian Murray, a longtime automotive aftermarket industry professional, has passed away. Murray served on the SEMA Board of Directors from 2010-2012. “Adrian Murray was an exceptional member of the automotive aftermarket. Serving alongside Adrian on the Custom Automotive Network (CAN) Board of Directors was an incredible professional and personal experience. His passion and enthusiasm for our industry go unsurpassed. He will be greatly missed by many, and SEMA extends its condolences to the Murray family,” said Denise Waddingham, SEMA council director. Murray began his career in the automotive aftermarket as a territory manager in Los Angeles for Federal-Mogul in 1978. After transferring to Fort Worth, Texas, as a heavy-duty specialist in 1982, he returned to Los Angeles in 1988 to accept a position as national sales manager for Edelbrock, a position he held until he was named vice president of sales in 1992.
In 1998, Murray joined Painless Performance Products, then known as Painless Wiring, as vice president of sales. In 2003, he acquired an ownership stake and became president, leading the company until his retirement in 2020. Under Adrian’s leadership, Painless was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA), now known as the CAN, in 2002 and was among the three finalists for this prestigious award in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. PWA also selected Murray as Person of the Year in 2002 and 2009, while CAN named him Person of the Year in 2018. Murray served on the CAN Board of Directors from 2019-2020. Sent in by Chris Thomson
https://www.sema.org/news-media/enews/2023/33/adrian-murray-former-sema-board-member-passes-away?utm_id=181464&utm_campaign=SEMA+News+
+Thursday&utm_content=rss_4&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost.
AND:
“Adrian was my national sales manager at Edelbrock. He was a very talented and skilled individual and a true joy to work with during our time together. Adrian was a real forward thinker and trailblazer. RIP MY FRIEND…” John Towle
https://www.sema.org/news-media/enews/2023/33/adrian-murray-former-sema-board-member-passes-away.

2) Gotta disagree strongly with the bit about Times New Roman. It is an antiquated font that is much harder to read than Arial’s clean, no-nonsense simplicity. The serifs do not guide your eyes with a seamless flow. Serifs merely slow down reading (and comprehension) with visual clutter for the eyes to navigate. PLEASE don’t follow the misinformed idea that TNR is the way to go. It is not. Bob Brown
BOB: I tried Times New Roman and you are right. My eyes are going blurry, my computer is revolting too. I put everything into Times New Roman but when I make an addition, subtraction or correction half of the font goes back to Arial, or a few other fonts. It took me three times as long to transfer over to Times New Roman and when I checked what I sent the fonts were all over the place. It just doesn’t work for me. Sorry fans of Times New Roman, but Arial works and Times New Roman just drives me crazy. I may go to SIZE 14 though. My eyes are old eyes too and I like the larger size. The only problem with 14 is that the newsletter seems overly long. I suppose though that no one is forced to look at it if that is the case and you can just delete it. But if you don’t want it at all please give me one of two options. a) Stay on my email address list (with a NO NEWSLETTER mention), or b) Ask to be removed completely. Everything I do is meant for historical purposes and enjoyment and I never charge anybody for anything that I do. It is completely free. I never want what I do to be an annoyance.
READERS: 8 years ago, I almost lost my left eye to a retina tear, and I wouldn’t wish my worst enemies (I only have two by the way) to go through that. I mention this just in case it happens again, and you don’t hear from me for months (takes 3 months with surgery to heal if one is lucky). Flashing lights in the eye is a sign. Check your eyes regularly, especially as you grow older.

3) Hi everybody, you can see our Bonneville coverage here: https://www.torqtalk.com. Please feel free to share, pass it on, etc. HUGE thanks to the SCTA-BNI and your volunteers for all your hard work—we appreciate it. Tony Thacker

READERS: Subscribe to Tony Thacker’s Torqtalk. It is a well-done site that you will enjoy. Tony was the Director of the NHRA Motorsports Museum and World of Speed Museum in Portland, Oregon. He is well-known as a writer and photographer on the car culture and a great car guy. Also contributing to land speed racing news is Mike Kaehny with his monthly El Mirage reports. I just subscribed to Torqtalk.

4) Dragstrip Girl: Kelly Anderson & Her Wheelstanding Camaro from TorqTalk.com. The Gorgeous Irwindale Racing Ladies (GIRLs) are at www.girlsofirwindale.com, and they welcome new members. They race at Irwindale, Barona and other drag racing sites. Sounds like a fun group for wives/husbands or boyfriends to join and enjoy drag racing.

5) SEMA News from Bill Montgomery of Hidden Pioneers: a) Explore the Thrilling Allure of Overlanding at the 2023 SEMA Show with its blend of adventure, innovation and business potential, the SEMA Overland Experience is a must-attend for all enthusiasts.

b) Exhibitors: Collaborate With 2023 SEMA Show Project-Vehicle Builders SEMA SHOW.
c) The Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list features SEMA Show exhibitor product offers and contact information for builders looking to collaborate.
d) INDUSTRY JOBS Regional Sales Manager Among New Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center.
e) COUNCILS & NETWORKS FLN Member Spotlight: Penelope Moroso of Moroso Performance Products Inc.
f) Seven Automakers Unite for High-Powered EV Charging Network Across North America.
g) Spy Shots: Ferrari F250 Hybrid Seen Testing in Maranello.
h) Movers & Shakers: LSI Promotes Mindy Groves.
i) Breaking: Turn 14 to Acquire Tucker Powersports Breaking: Turn 14 to Acquire Tucker Powersports.

6) John Hunt of the British Drag Racing Historians Association wrote in about their group. John is at johnhunt.drn, Here are some of the articles that they have on file for UK drag racers. Al O’Connor, part 1 (published 20th January 2023) Quote from Al and Lisa O’Connor: “Thanks to everyone involved that helped in the compilation of my drag racing history. Who would have thought that 53 years later I would still be racing – and still in the same car! It was a pleasure to work with John Hunt and Nick Pettit, who managed to create such a detailed life story with an array of relevant photos, which I hope other people will enjoy as much as I did (well, nearly as much!).”

Al O’Connor, part 2 (published 27th January 2023)
Al O’Connor, part 3 (published 3rd February 2023)

7) Gone Racin’ … Bud Meyer’s 90th Birthday Party. Story by Richard Parks. March 13, 2015.
I recently found seven-year-old notes that I had taken for Bud Meyer’s 90th Birthday Party given for him by his wife Joan Denver Meyer at the Petersen Automotive Museum pavilion in March of 2008. Here is the list showing the people who attended and what I can recall happening on that occasion. The pavilion is a special building on the roof with a view of Wilshire Blvd, a stretch of road that is called Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile for the museums, restaurants, fashionable shops and tourist attractions. Bud’s birthday party was catered by Zeke’s Smokehouse who sent their best chefs to oversee the food and beverages. The Petersen Automotive Museum spared no effort to make this a great party for Bud Meyer. The guests came from a broad spectrum of Bud Meyer’s life, including boat racers like Orrin, Stone, Doidge, Guasti, and Sherin families, to celebrate one of their own who raced in boats as early as the 1930’s and continued for decades after that.
EDITOR: If you would like the full articles on all three stories, just email me and I will send them to you.

8) Drag Racing related books by Doug Boyce. “Chevy Drag Racing: 1955 to 1980.” Released 2020

Readers get to relive the glorious first 25 years of Chevy drag racing in this comprehensive and nostalgic history book. With the introduction of Chevy’s OHV V-8 in 1955, the brand’s domination on the drag strip was immediate and snowballed. Drag racers loved the compact V-8. It was lightweight, revved high, and responded to modifications like no other engine before it. From Dragsters to Stockers, small blocks to big blocks, they’re all here in chronical order, with great imaging.

“Drag Racing in the 1960’s.” Released 2021
As we all know, the 1960s were a fascinating decade. And was equally as fascinating on the dragstrip. This book takes the reader on a ride through the entire decade and leans more toward a technological perspective, as opposed to a race results review. Covered are all the classes, including Super Stocks, Altered Wheelbase cars (Funny Cars), Top Fuelers, Gassers, and more. Like all Boyce’s books, the imaging is second to none.
 
9) The Pro Modifieds of the NEOPMA (Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association) and PMRA (Pro Modified Racing Association) return to Empire Dragway in Leicester, NY this weekend for their 2nd scheduled show of 2023, the Empire Dragway/NEOPMA Challenge V. After a successful first appearance at the Western NY facility in July, a large contingent of cars from both Canada and the US will once again represent the NEOPMA and PMRA on August 18-19. Bruce Mehlenbacher is at bruce@jajentertainment.com.
 
10) Hi Richard, a friend told me you are starting up your informative newsletter again. My question is it available at a website on the net or do you email it out?  Either way I would like to sign up to receive it. Regards, Ron Armstrong
     RON: I signed you up. It’s on email and free to anyone who wants it. You can also forward it to your friends. The goal is to spread news that isn’t always easily obtainable. I stopped the newsletter when I started writing my father’s story, which took me 5 years to research and finish. After that I wrote a two-volume story on a poet which took two years. Now I’m bored and like my father I have to do something with my time, so I brought back the Motorsports Newsletter. Write in and let us know what you are up to and your projects.
     READERS: My father’s story and 200 bios are available for free via email if you want to read it. You’re not going to let my TIME go to waste, are you? I wrote it for motorsports racers and fans.
 
11) The Woman Behind Project Mercury; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvsHjWVgqcY. From Hidden Pioneers’ Bill Montgomery.
     READERS: A must see for our daughters and granddaughters.
 
12) Steve Gibbs is AMAZING. I was invited to race at Nitro Revival again this year even though my car is too new. So blessed. I will definitely come and say hello and be sure to let any GIRLs that are going to be there to come say hi as well. I’ve gotten one write-up done so far just on the gorgeous Irwindale racing ladies. Do you want photos with this or just the writing? Would you let me know if I need to make any adjustments? Kelly Anderson (Girls of Irwindale).
 
13) Following schedule is courtesy of SHERM PORTER fuely32@sbcglobal.net.
OCTOBER 12-15 3rd Annual Spartan Reunion, Hollister, CA, Casa de Fruta RV Resort. For information go to: www.TrailerfestRally.com.
OCTOBER 13-14 7th Annual Valley Nationals Show & Swap 2023, Madera, CA Fairgrounds, 100’s of hot rods, Special truck Parking, Food, Music, Awards, Pin-up Contest. For info: 559-825-6608 or  https://www.hotrodcoalition.com/valleynationals.
OCTOBER 13-15 31st Annual California Hot Rod Reunion, Auto Club Famoso Raceway, NHRA HERITAGE SERIES; races, car show, vendors, swap meet. Info: 800-884-6472 or www.nhra.com.
OCTOBER 14 Back in School Car Show, Golden West High School, Visalia, CA. Info: 559-662-3138 or classicautoCCA@icloud.com.
OCTOBER 15 Pomona Swap Meet, Los Angeles Fairplex. For info: 714-538-9091.
OCTOBER 22 El Mirage, CA. For info: www.scta-bni.org.
OCTOBER 26-29 NHRA Nevada Nationals, The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. www.nhra.com.
OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 3, 2023, SEMA Show, Las Vegas convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. For info: www.SEMAShow.com.
 
14) EVVTOL TECH NATION & SCIENCE TECH NATION STRATEGIC JOB RECRUITING Strategic Job Staffing & Recruiting Service dedicated to the e-aerospace, e-automotive, e-aviation, e-marine, e-motorcycle industry that we at EVVTOL support. Tech Job Staffing (techjobstaffing.com) EV Tech Staffing (evtechstaffing.com) Aerospace Tech recruiting (aerospacetechrecruiting.com) Aviation Tech Recruiting (aviationtechrecruiting.com) E Tech Recruiting (etechrecruiting.com). Stefan Pagnani spagnani@performanceracingtechtalk.com 
 
15) TEAM HIDDEN PIONEERS PROPOSED SHOW SCHEDULE 2023
September 9, 2023, Cruisin for a Cure Car show Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, CA.
September 23, 2023, Jessie Owens Park 17th Annual Inner-City Marathon/Health Festival Los Angeles.
October 7, 2023, (Saturday) Apple Valley Airshow, CA.
October 22, 2023, (Pomona CA) In-N-Out Burger 75th Anniversary Festival
October 31-November 3, 2023, Las Vegas SEMA trade show SEMA SHOW 2023 at semashow.com
November 9, 2023, Pomona, CA. NHRA Yes Program 2022 NHRA YES Program – YouTube
November 18, 2023, Hidden Pioneers/Inglis Classics Supershow Fundraiser (High Desert) Inglis Classics
December 2023, Team Hidden Pioneers Christmas Party TBA
 
16) In answer to to whether the Tony Stewart who is leading the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster is the same Tony Stewart of NASCAR fame, the answer is YES, it is. Karen Nelson.
     KAREN: That’s quite a feather in Stewart’s cap to be a multiple sport winner. Wonder how many other racers won in multiple and different motorsports competitions. Does anyone know the answer?
     AND:
Yes, it’s that Tony Stewart. Whom I first met at Indy, a wide-eyed youth, being squired around by Tony George in his golf cart, trying to find an eager kid from USAC an Indy Car ride. He’s done pretty good since then; in every car or pursuit he’s aspired to. I find it pretty cool that he had to step away from the spotlight to find a wife. Please send me MEMORIES OF MSgt John L. Hatch, FE (Retired). In my young, invulnerable and blissfully omniscient youth, I performed as a crew chief on an Army/VNAF H-34 while on an all-expense paid pleasure tour of SE Asia. Ignorance overcomes incompetence, and I survived. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Bob Storck.
     BOB: MSgt John Hatch’s story is on the way. Would you like to converse with John?
 
17) “Honda/Acura NSX Honda’s Original Supercar,” Updated & Revised Third Edition, by author Brian Long. Brian Long’s superb Honda/Acura NSX is now available for pre-order from Veloce Publishing. A Limited Edition of 500 copies. Available only direct from Veloce Publishing. Written with the full co-operation of the Honda factory. Full year-by-year coverage of all first-and second-generation production models in a single volume. Includes interview with NSX and S2000 Chief Engineer Shigeru Uehara. Stunning contemporary pictures, including rare prototypes and concept art, Advertising and sales brochure reproductions, Motorsport exploits, sales and production data for Japanese, American and European markets, all covered in superb detail. Hardback, 288 pages, 528 pictures. Estimated date for arrival of stock is BETWEEN 28 AUGUST AND 1 SEPTEMBER. Veloce Publishing is at newsletter@veloce.co.uk.
     READERS: Has anyone bought from Veloce and if so, what is your impression of them?
 
18) Getting to know our readers Department. The first is a lady drag racer. Welcome Kelly.
     “I am Kelly Anderson. A wife of 34 years, mother of four, a grandmother of 10, a health Coach, a race car driver and founder of 2 organizations: Gorgeous Irwindale Racing Ladies and Mavix Community Outreach, which is a nonprofit organization for foster children and their support systems. I bring the children out to the dragstrip or motorsport events to pique their interest in the motorsports Industry. I started drag racing my daily driver, a six-cylinder 2014 Camaro, in 2019 at almost 51 years old. On my fourth pass ever, I had a perfect reaction time. A month later my husband bought our first race car. A 2000 Camaro we named Stacy and a few months later, we put nitrous on the car and on my first pass with nitrous I got my second perfect reaction time. Our goal at the dragstrip wasn’t to be the fastest car out there but to get a great fan base and I would say we have definitely succeeded at that. Our fans are so incredible. We have been blessed with quite a bit of media appearances such as: Black Top magazine,  Torqtalk and TheSHOP Magazine. Filmed on: Kevin Harts Plastic Cup Boyz Car Club, twice aired on  MotorTrend, TV and Stone Cold, Steve Austin takes on America aired on A&E. Radio appearances:  GAAS with Bob Beck, KCAA radio with Father John Reid, KCBQ radio 1170 AM with David Stall and Britney Sandoval; Autograph signing at PRI with Redline Ace. We went to PRI (performance racing industry) that’s held in Indianapolis Indiana December of 2022 for our first time ever and that was like a Cinderella’s ball for Racers.” Kelly Anderson
 
19) NASA collaboration can be a Hidden Pioneer one with High schools. Global Collaboration Leads to New Discoveries in Lightning Research/NASA at https://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/news/global-collaboration-leads-to-new-discoveries-in-lightning-research. Bill Montgomery of Hidden Pioneers
 
20) DRAGSTRIPS in the USA and Canada. Courtesy of the National Speedway Directory, 2504 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, ILLINOIS, 60091
Atco Raceway Location: Atco, New Jersey Category: Dragstrips Length: 1/4-mile Surface: Paved. Mentioned in my father’s story.
Atlanta Dragway Location: Commerce, Georgia Category: Dragstrips Length: 1/4-mile Surface: Paved. Mentioned in my father’s story. Once owned by the NHRA.
Atmore Dragway Location: Atmore, Alabama Category: Dragstrips Length: 1/8-mile Surface: Paved
Auto Club Famoso Raceway Location: Bakersfield, California Category: Dragstrips Length: 1/4-mile Surface: Paved. Mentioned in my father’s story.
 
21) NASA Launches Beta Site; On-Demand Streaming App Update Coming Soon-NASA
From Hidden Pioneers founder Bill Montgomery
 
22) This Week on Cars Yeah: Laguna Seca Historic Racing. This week’s guests are all racers. I hope to see you at The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion running August 16, 17, 18 & 19 at Laguna Seca Raceway. Guests are, Jonathan Ornstein (Racer), Tom McIntyre (Racer), Joey Andres (Racer – The Stiglett), and Carey Rouse (Racer). Cars Yeah, is at CarsYeah.com. Cars Yeah mailing address: Cars Yeah, LLC 4618 131st St Ct NW, Gig Harbor, Washington, 98332, or email Mark Greene at  mark@carsyeah.com.
     READERS: I was on Mark’s podcast, and it was a blast. You can be too, just email Mark (he’s nice).
 
23) Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) has returned for the third-straight year to WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca (WRLS) as the official sanctioning body of this weekend’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and the Monterey Pre-Reunion. Another successful and smoothly run Pre-Reunion last weekend has paved the way for this weekend’s blockbuster Rolex Reunion that begins Wednesday and runs straight through Sunday at WRLS. www.HSRRace.com. Look for the HSR Channel on YouTube and follow HSR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HSRrace/, on Twitter and Instagram at @HSR_race. A website for the Classic 24 Hour at Daytona presented by IMSA is at www.Classic24hour.com. From Adam Saal at saalgoodpr@gmail.com.
 
24) READERS: HAVING TROUBLE READING SMALL PRINT IN EMAILS? A SUGGESTION.
I was playing around with the keyboard and learned a trick and it might work for you. I held down the control key (don’t release it as you roll) on my keyboard and then used the “roller” on the mouse and I could increase (roll it forward) or decrease (roll it backward) the size of the print. See if you can do that on your computer and if so then you can read any size print that is sent to you.
 
25) Question: How come you told me my press release on the artwork was “too long,” when you print stuff that’s way longer? I’m not worthy? Abused contributor.
     DEAR ABUSED: “Well slap me up one side and down the other,” as my sainted grandmother used to say. Of course, you’re worthy and I stand in awe of your talent, but I cut down everything to keep the newsletter somewhat newsy and small. One exception is the next newsletter when I let John Baadilla release go for some time about the In-N-Out Hamburger giveaway, or event on November 9th, which has to inform parents, students and teachers about how to get free tickets to the YES Program and NHRA Finals. I couldn’t find a way to lop stuff off of that. What I would like from you is MORE notices that are shorter in length, so that your organization gets news out every week rather than all at once. Easy to do if you simply cut your press release in sections of about four or five lines. The newsletters are getting longer and that is worrisome; it means I’m not doing my job of editing.
 
26) (SEMA), thanks for taking the time to talk with me about the Hidden Garages. As I said on the call, we are doing this for awareness of the lack of training in our school system. We need to bring back Transportation & Technology Lab classes back with “Cool” cars being the Hook. Thank you for all that SEMA continues to do for the industry. I have been spending a lot of my time with NASA people that understand more than we do based on 24 hours of R & D. Let’s continue to collaborate to bring more people up to speed today & tomorrow. Enjoy some of these cool video’s below and the people that make them happen! Blessings with Godspeed. CSI Bill Montgomery & Team Hidden Pioneers
a) Are you getting ready for a “Cool” show series called “Hidden Garages.” Meet Lenny and his “Cool Car,” Co-Director of Hidden Garages. See: DJ Felli Fel – Have Some Fun ft. Cee Lo Green, Pitbull & Juicy J (Official Behind The Scenes) – YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsCNq_qZl-w.
b) Doc Brown’s DeLorean, Jay Leno’s Garage, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD8430xJRbM.
c) Delorean promotion on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux7ZWfBb1ek.
 
27) Dragzine’s Feature Stories: sent in by Don Smith.
SEMA Garage Offers First Look at S650 For Parts Development
Drag Racing Spectacle: The Summit Motorsports Park Night Under Fire
Mississippi Dragstrip History. All tracks that exist or existed.
The Man Who Changed NHRA Pro Stock.
Guess who with a Chevrolet Vega
Color Green at the Dragstrip. Not as unlucky as many think.
 
28) Incredible Lineup of Iconic Speakers Set for 2023 SEMA Show Mainstage Experience featuring Tim Tebow, Willy T. Ribbs, Carolyn Jackson, Julia Landauer, Margaret Hoover and many more legends will deliver an unforgettable, immersive learning experience.
     SEMA Show Exhibitors Share Their Tips for Success. The sheer size of the SEMA Show requires even seasoned event veterans to examine their approach and goals closely. Don Smith
 
29) Sent in by Bill Montgomery. Here’s a chance no one should miss.
NHRA YOUTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES PROGRAM IS BACK! AT THE 2023 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, Thursday November 9, 2023. Deadline to Register and Receive a Free Race Ticket is Tuesday November 7th at 3:00 PM PST)
     Educators, Parents, and Chaperones, I am very excited to invite you and your school to what will be one of the most rewarding educational programs of this school year. The NHRA Youth and Education Services Program makes its return to In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Thursday November 9, 2023. Since Friday November 10th lands on Veteran’s Day Observed this year (Which is a School Holiday for Most Schools), we are hosting the NHRA YES Program on Thursday November 9th, so schools have the opportunity to attend. All who register and attend the Thursday November 9th NHRA YES Program will receive a Free Race Ticket for BOTH Thursday November 9th AS WELL AS Friday November 10th to come back out with their Families if they wish.
     The 2023 NHRA Youth & Education Services Program is a FREE program that focuses on the importance of goals and continued education; additionally, it allows students to learn about and explore various career opportunities. Students are presented with career, educational, and scholarship opportunities from our official NHRA YES Program Partners: FORD, Gerber Collision & Glass, Mac Tools, and The Air Force. All students, teachers, parents, and chaperones are invited to receive a free race ticket for the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals event held in Pomona, California at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Thursday November 9, 2023. This ticket will give students the opportunity to observe the same real-world scenarios discussed in the videos applied live and in person.
     Please note that if you wish to receive a free NHRA Race ticket and attend in person, the deadline to Register is Tuesday November 7th, 2023, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. All Students, Teachers, Chaperones, Bus Drivers, Parents, Relatives, etc. that wish to attend need to each individually register prior to the deadline in order to receive a free ticket to the event. In order to sign up and attend the NHRA YES Program, simply go to www.nhra.com/yesprogramregistration. You will then be prompted to the registration page with the same registration questions that you are accustomed to seeing in previous NHRA YES Program events. If you wish to attend the YES Program and receive a free Race ticket for Friday select: November 9 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Pomona, CA (Thursday Program).
     After you have registered to attend the NHRA YES Program in your area, you will then be eligible to receive a free race ticket to the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals held in Pomona, California at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Thursday November 9, 2023. This ticket will be emailed to you on the week of the race. In addition, there is a series of supplemental videos released periodically covering various subject matter that will show students how S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) principles work in real world situations such as the Camping World Drag Racing Series. So please keep an eye out for email alerts as those videos are released! You can enjoy those in the classroom or at home prior to the live event. We look forward to seeing you back at the racetrack when the NHRA returns to In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Thursday November 9, 2023. For more information please feel free to reach out to me directly. Thank You,
John Baadilla,
Marketing Manager, Launch Motorsports Careers,
National Hot Rod Association,
Office:626-250-2372, Cell:562-455-9142 (PST), jbaadilla@nhra.com.
 
30) GETTING TO KNOW OUR READERS DEPARTMENT: Maria Lynk. She is the co-founder of GIRL.
     “I was born and raised in Southern California; my family had been going to the racetrack since before I can remember. We are a family of car fans. My dad loves to tell people how when I was about 4 years old, we were at Ascot Speedway watching the demolition derby and I was standing in front, clutching the chain link fence when I turned to yell, ‘Daddy, this is more fun than Looney Tunes!’  When Kelly Anderston started going to the track, I’d tag along and now I’m her number one. Number two if you count her hubby. Six years ago, I started collecting donations for a local foster agency and dragged Kelly along for the ride. Two years ago, Kelly convinced my parents to give me permission to do a demolition derby. I just completed my fourth derby in July.” Maria Lynk.
 
31) EVVTOL.net EV PARTS NATION. To prepare for the electric future, there’s already a trend of traditional auto parts suppliers shifting from mechanical components to electric components. Some internal combustion engines (ICE) parts will become obsolete altogether; we have anticipated to make sure that we are also on the right path to capitalize on the trend. EV Parts Nation (evpartsnation.com /.org).  Stefan Pagnani is at spagnani@performanceracingtechtalk.com.
 
32) We are back producing the Hidden Garages show series. If you want to know more info or get involved now is the time. We have garages in mind and selected already but will be seeking funding to complete the series. School Garages/Shops will be involved with High School students to show what is in place today. The future is bright, and the Hidden Pioneers will bring Lab classes back Nationwide with the help of this Hit Show called HIDDEN GARAGES. Bill Montgomery
 
33) Ed “Big Daddy” Roth worked for the Boyle Steet Sears store as a sign painter. Photograph by Charles Embrey.

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