As you all know, SEMA is the “Super Bowl of Automotive” it’s the largest automotive display, party, business function and network’s paradise.

Normally, I’m there shooting an episode or two for a TV series, however, this year, I was there as the “official female spokesperson / TV personality” representing EBC Brakes.

When I arrived at the airport in Orange County, Ca I ran into my friend Bill O’Roake who is a long time employee of Mickey Thompson, to my surprise he was on my flight. The trip was off to a great start and I hadn’t even arrived in Las Vegas yet!

I landed and hitched a ride to my hotel with team Mickey Thompson. Before even reaching the hotel I started receiving text messages, tweets, IMs, emails, facebook notes, etc all regarding SEMA updates, unveiling’s, party invites and inquiries regarding whether or not I thought this years event was going to be a success or a ghost town (many individuals were extremely concerned about attendance, etc due to the economy.)

The EBC booth was exhibiting at the Las Vegas Convention Center and was located in the far right-hand corner of the south hall. Due to the location, none of us thought that we would see much foot traffic, till close to noon. However, that wasn’t the case at all! We were literally crazy busy from the time we reached the booth till closing every day! Personally, I feel that this is a nice sign for the automotive industry in 2010.

The other thing I really enjoyed about SEMA 09, was finally getting the chance to catch up with all of my long time friends. After all, SEMA is similar to a giant automotive family reunion – lol!

Special thanks to:

Team EB Brakes – I love working with you guys!

Dennis Gage (My Classic Car Host) and his crew for inviting me to join them at the SEMA banquet.

Steve Russo and Jon Van Buren (two of my newest team members) for all the SEMA still images.

Enjoy more images from SEMA here:

Gallery one

Gallery two

Behind the scenes videos on Qik shot with my N95.

Genevieve is now on Wikipedia! Take a look at the newly created page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genevieve_Chappell) to learn more about Genevieve’s early career and how she arrived to where she is today.

And don’t forget to check back from time to time, as it will be updated!

YORBA LINDA, CA (April 2, 2009) — John Force Racing, headquartered in Yorba Linda, Calif., will be expanding its tradition of giving back to the community beginning April 25th when the first of seven John Force Cruise Night Car Shows will be held. Participants and spectators at the John Force Cruise Night Car Shows are being encouraged to bring a can of food that will be donated to the Orange County Food Bank. For each can donated a raffle ticket will be distributed good for a chance to win a 52” Sanyo Flat Screen TV. If participants bring one can of food they get one ticket if they bring twenty cans of food they get twenty tickets or chances to win. The raffle will be held on Halloween at the final John Force Cruise Night Car Show of the season.
“In December we have built up a tradition of giving toys to kids in need with the John Force Holiday Car Show that benefits the California Highway Patrol’s “CHiP’s for Kids” program. During these tough economic times we felt that we needed to do something for our community right now, and tying in with our fans at the John Force Cruise Night Car Shows just seemed like a perfect fit. Our goal is to collect as many cans of food as we can, and help make an impact on the community. We are asking everyone to get involved whether they are a participant or a spectator,” said Craig Hoelzel, John Force Racing – Director of Special Promotions & Car Show Manager.
“The Orange County Food Bank is excited to team up with John Force Racing. The needs of the community are growing during these tough times and we really need the food,” said Kristin Kvesic, Orange County Food Bank.
A special award will be presented at each Cruise Night for the “Most Food Given.” Cruise Night Car Shows will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the John Force RaceStation on April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, and October 31st. At each Cruise Night Car Show there will be family fun, food and entertainment for all ages.

2009 John Force Car Show Schedule

All John Force Cruise Night Car Shows will be held at John Force RaceStation, 22722 Old Canal Road, Yorba Linda, CA 92887

For More Info: www.JohnForceRacing.com or (714) 921-1651

April 25 4pm-7pm

May 30 4pm-7pm

June 27 4pm-7pm

July 25 4pm-7pm

August 29 4pm-7pm

September 26 4pm-7pm

October 31 4pm-7pm

Bruce Pearl would do more than just brush the shoulder of this mom.

There have been multiple versions of Hottest Sideline Reporters, Hottest ESPN Reporters, Would You Tournaments, etc. But we’ve yet to see a single “Hottest ESPN Employed Mom” competition.

Until now.

And we are going straight to the top. Grade A. If you are employed by ESPN and would like to enter send us some portfolio shots.

Otherwise this contest is officially over.

Meet Genevieve Chappell, the host of ESPN’s Garage Block, a show about muscle cars.
Ms. Chappell (bio here) is married to a hockey playing husband, has managed to give birth and have this amazing body snap back into shape.

We salute her for being a working mother who doesn’t only depend on her husband for shopping money.

This woman actually goes out into the field to shake hands with greasy car geeks and dirt bike riders.

It’s official…Erin Andrews might have to take a back seat to Ms. Chappell.

Published by J Koot at 5:32 am under Celeb-Gasm, Women in Sports, Sideline Reporters

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HOT ROD Deluxe Sep 2008 Issue with Genevieve Chappell
Genevieve Chappell of ESPN2 is Hot Rod Deluxe Pin-Up Model
Posted July 8 2008 01:01 AM by pittkrew
Filed under: Editorials, Rat Rods, Performance Parts, How-to Help, Favorite Rides & Destinations

Bobby Green’s ’31 Ford roadster featured in the September 2008 issue of HOT ROD Deluxe. On sale July 15.

We’ve got another issue of HOT ROD Deluxe coming out July 15th, and we have to say that Genevieve Chappell only makes Bobby Green’s ’31 roadster better.

In addition to the Halibrand shod roadster hailing from beautiful downtown Burbank, contributor Dick Martin relays the story of Art Male, one of the original S.C.T.A. members who had the forethought to photographically document the beginnings of dry lake racing.

Contributor Brad Ocock provided the feature on the wicked phone booth T, and Steve Magnante follows suit and introduces us to the straight axle Gasser of Paul Soliz and the El Monte Air Force.

The latest issue has plenty of tech, including the build-up chronicled by Magnante of a S.Co.T.-blown Flathead, thanks to the efforts of Mike Herman.

The issue is on sale July 15, 2008, so go and camp out at your favorite newsstand and be the first on the block to get your copy. Give us your feedback on the new issue by responding to this blog or e-mail us at hotroddeluxe@hotrod.com.

This issue was a popular one and still in demand! To order your own very own personal copy, click here – back issues

Send it to the mailing address on my contact page along with pre-paid postage. When I recieve it, I will autograoh it and send right back to yha.

Photo: Rick Amado. Genevieve Chappell of ESPN2 Garage brightens the cover of HOT ROD Deluxe.