By SEMA News Editors
SEMA named Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) as its Manufacturer of the Year and Motor State Distributing as its Channel Partner of the Year during the SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast in Las Vegas. The annual awards recognize companies for their outstanding contributions to the automotive specialty-equipment industry during the past year.
"Advanced Clutch Technology and Motor State Distributing demonstrate the innovation and channel leadership that move our industry forward," said SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola. "ACT's product development and Motor State's commitment to dealers, racers and manufacturers are strengthening the marketplace and creating new opportunities across the industry. We are proud to recognize them for their achievements."
Advanced Clutch Technology
ACT expanded its clutch kit lineup to support newly launched platforms, expanding coverage for newly introduced vehicle platforms. That momentum was reinforced when Motor State Distributing quadrupled its stocking inventory of ACT clutches and components, reflecting increased dealer demand and distributor confidence. ACT manufactures its products at its Lancaster, California, facility and supports applicable products with SFI certification and a one-year warranty. Its continued product development, domestic manufacturing capabilities and growing distributor support helped distinguish the company as the 2026 SEMA Manufacturer of the Year.
ACT is exhibiting at the 2026 SEMA Show in Central Hall, Booth #23131.
Motor State Distributing
Motor State Distributing earned the 2026 SEMA Channel Partner of the Year award by expanding its investment in dealer and racer education, safety and industry engagement. The company hosted its second annual Safety Summit in March 2026, presented by K1 RaceGear, nearly doubling attendance from 2025 and increasing manufacturer participation by a 50% jump. Serving dealers across the United States, Canada and more than 68 countries, Motor State continues to back up its scale with genuine investment in dealer and racer education, safety and community-building. Together with six previous SEMA industry awards, these efforts underscore Motor State as a standout choice for this year's honor.
Motor State Distributing is exhibiting at the 2026 SEMA Show in Central Hall, Booth #21237.
2026 SEMA Show Continues Through November 6
The 2026 SEMA Show continues through Friday, November 6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. More than 2,200 exhibiting brands, including 400 first-time participants, are showcasing new products, technologies and innovations to industry professionals from around the world.
Enthusiasts can attend SEMA Show Friday –– Open to the Public on Friday, November 6. Tickets are available at SEMAFest.com. Live coverage from the Show is available throughout the week on SEMA Live presented by AutoZone, on YouTube and Meta.
For Show information and registration, visit SEMAShow.com.
