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(Updated 10/6/10)

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NASCAR's Max Siegel to Receive Pioneer Award at
15th Annual Urban Wheel Awards

(Photo & Story Taken from Press Release from Decisive Multi Media)

Max Siegel, a groundbreaker for African Americans in the motorsports industry, will receive the Pioneer Award at the 15th Annual Urban Wheel Awards, at 7 pm on Sunday, January 9th at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.

As NASCAR'S highest-ranking African-American executive, Siegel oversaw the entire DEI organization including competition, marketing, sales, sponsorships and distribution for all DEI's properties including motorsports teams, licensing, promotion, business development and the Dale Earnhardt Foundation.

In 2009, Siegel formed the 909 Group, a marketing firm catering to companies and individuals in the sports and entertainment industries. NASCAR retained the firm to administer the motorsports industry-wide "Drive for Diversity" initiative, aimed at developing and introducing minority and female drivers and crew members to competitive NASCAR opportunities. Seeking to bring more credibility to NASCAR'S diversity program, Siegel developed the competition reality show, Changing Lanes for BET. The show, chronicles his search for the next generation of women and minority racing drivers. Siegel's Revolution Racing coaches, mentors and develops drivers so they may one day enjoy the same success as the pioneers of the NASCAR industry.

ABOUT THE URBAN WHEEL AWARDS

The Urban Wheel Awards brings together celebrities, automotive executives, international media, government representatives and the multi-cultural community to celebrate diversity in the automotive industry. According to RL Polk, consumers in the multicultural market purchase one-quarter of new vehicles annually. The Urban Wheel Awards promotes awareness of their inclusion and honors the companies and individuals who have made progress toward embracing this reality.

The day's activities will begin with a multicultural-focused Green Car Show at 10 am to 3 pm, followed by a celebrity Green Carpet and VIP reception at 5 pm. The Urban Wheel Awards, which begins at 7 pm, will honor four companies for leadership in environmental and fuel-efficient technologies. Winners of the Urban Car, Urban Truck and Urban Green Vehicle of the Year will also be honored along with the Minority Supplier and Dealer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and the Urban Pioneer of the Year.

For more information, please contact Cathy Nedd at pr@decisivemag.com or 301-850-2858. Visit www.decisivemagazine.com for more information.

Tony Graves Goes to Another Final in Top ET at Capitol

The team of Tony Graves and Michael Thomas (M&T Motorsports) goes to
their 2nd Final in (2) weeks at Capitol Raceway on Saturday, October 1, 2010.
We Congratulate Tony on his outstanding performance. And QMB would also like
to thank both Tony and Michael for the generous donation that they made to the
QMB website after their final round finish at Capitol Raceway. Your donation
will help us to continue to share your story and many others with our readers.

Frank Robinson Wins Runner-up in 4.90 Class at Richmond Dragway

(Photo Taken from Richmond Dragway Website)

Frank Robinson doubles up at Richmond Dragway on Saturday, October 2, 2010.
First Frank clinches the number #1 Qualifier spot in the 4.90 class.
But he doesn't stop there. Frank goes on to win runner-up in the final of the 4.90 class.
We Congratulate Frank on his outstanding performance.

Kenny Ferguson and Partner Buck Shot Crowned
“King of the Beach” in Pro Mod

(Photos Submitted by Kenny Ferguson)

Kenny Ferguson and partner Buck Shot takes home the win and the title of
"King of the Beach" in Pro Mod on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at
Colonial Beach Dragway. We Congratulate Kenny and his team on a great win.

Kent Sessom Gets Runner-up in Top ET at North East Dragway

(Photo Taken from North East Dragway Website)

Kent Sessom goes to the final in Top Eliminator at North East Dragway
on Saturday, September 25, 2010. We Congratulate Kent on his Runner-up win.

Michael Wallace Turns on the Win Light in the Final
of Pro Bike at North East Dragway

(Photo Taken from North East Dragway Website)

Michael Wallace goes to the winner's circle in Pro Bike at North East Dragway on Saturday, September 25, 2010. We Congratulate Michael on his Final round victory.

A Special Thank You to
September 2010 QMB Contributors

QMB would like to express a very special thank you to the following individuals
who made contributions to our website in September 2010:

Alforis Lawrence

Rose & Robert Parker & Family

Johnnie & Tarrell Sinkler

Rodney @ Reggie Power Racing

Ron Waters

Stockey Jackson

Brandon McCray

Tony Washington

David Plater

John White

Bobby Copper

Custom Ts Racing

American Postal Workers Union

Thank you for your support in helping us to continue to bring to you and our readers
the best that the "Brothers" have to offer in the world of drag racing.
We couldn't do without your support.

As Always Thanks for Being a Quarter Mile Brother.

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