(L to R) Jason Smith, Joyce Smith and “Speedy” Bill Smith accept the 2008 Hot Rod Industry Alliance Award at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Speedway Motors is honored to announce that it has received the 2008 Business of the Year Award from the Hot Rod Industry Alliance. The award was presented at the HRIA Industry Awards Reception on Nov. 5 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The prestigious HRIA Business of the Year Award is presented to a hot rod industry business that has demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics. The company must also have made a commendable contribution to or impact on the hot rod industry. The award recipient is selected based on votes cast by companies in the market.

Speedway Motors’ Founder and Owner, “Speedy” Bill Smith, accepted the award. “I’m extremely proud to receive this great honor,” Smith said. “This award belongs to everyone at Speedway Motors and is a reflection of the dedication our 200-plus employees have for serving our customers. Their hard work has helped Speedway Motors set the customer service standard for the hot rod and racing industries.”

Founded in 1952, Speedway Motors has a longstanding reputation for offering friendly service, expert technical advice service and fast delivery, without imposing handling fees or hidden costs on its customers. The company has introduced numerous new and innovative products to the street rod and racing markets during its 57-year history. Speedway Motors actively supports hot rodding by participating in many industry organizations and contributing prizes and promotional materials to dozens of local and regional car shows each year. The company also supports the Smith Collection Museum of American Speed, a facility dedicated to preserving hot rodding and racing artifacts for future generations.

Speedway Motors is known as America’s Oldest Speed Shop® and can be found online at www.SpeedwayMotors.com or contacted at (800) 979-0122.