Three years ago, the Society strategically identified four industry focus areas: Aerospace and Defense, Transportation (Motorsports), Oil and Gas, and Medical Device Manufacturing. SME's ultimate goal was to serve as a technical resource to these industries through our members. The member-led Motorsports advisory committee started introducing themselves to major racing organizations. This effort involved SME with the National Hot ...

The death of Scott Kalitta has shaken up the NHRA and sent the organization, its owners and drivers back to the drawing board on safety issues. Kalitta was killed in a fiery crash June 21 in Englishtown, N.J. After his Funny Car exploded, it was ...