SEMA Heritage: SEMA Show 1968

The High Performance and Custom Trade Show changed venues for its second edition, moving to the spacious Anaheim Convention Center in January 1968.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/11/sema-show-1968

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Territory Sales Manager: DEMCO Manufacturing Co. is hiring a motivated, experienced sales professional to work with dealers and existing customers in the eastern geographic region of the United States. This position will take over an established territory with an existing dealer network and customer base, and is responsible for prospecting new business and current business development efforts. The assigned territory includes South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Tuner and Dyno Operator: Advanced Fuel Dynamics Inc. is hiring an experienced tuner and dyno operator to help in the development of new products, including tunes to be packaged with new and existing products. The ideal applicant enjoys creating new products, can manage day-to-day shop activities and takes pride in producing excellent work. Racing or track experience and experience using Winols, ECU Titanium, HP Tuners and IDA Pro are preferred.

Design Engineer: DiamondBack Covers is hiring a design engineer tasked with improvements to existing products along with developing new-product design concepts and launching new-product divisions. This position must balance product design with manufacturing and cost implications in order to achieve the best product performance and user experience. The successful candidate will have a B.S. or higher in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience, more than three years of design engineering experience and experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.

Web Content Specialist: Holley Performance Products Inc. is hiring a web content specialist to work closely with the IT team, assisting with pre-launch and post-launch plan, tracking website metrics, staying on top of internet marketing trends and making recommendations to improve sites and drive new opportunities. Candidates should have two years’ web experience, preferably with a large consumer-facing e-commerce website. A four-year degree is preferred.

Brand Manager: FOX Factory Inc. is hiring a brand manager to work with the FOX SSG director of brand marketing to set brand vision and long-term strategy to enhance the global perception for both FOX and Marzocchi brands. This position will lead advertising efforts from creative concept through publication; plan the annual brand marketing budget, including product launches, retail marketing initiatives and content projects; and seek and identify new marketing opportunities to maximize brand presence while re-evaluating the return of current marketing efforts. Candidates should have a bachelor’s of commerce degree or similar experience and more than five years of experience managing and growing a successful brand.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SEMA Measuring Session: ’19 Toyota Corolla, November 27, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California
• SEMA Cares Cars & Coffee Inaugural Fundraiser, December 1, 2018, SEMA Headquarters, Diamond Bar, California
• Advanced Engineering Technology Conference, December 4, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• MPMC General Membership Meeting, December 5, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• 2018 MPMC Manufacturers Forum, December 5, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• YEN Meetup at PRI, December 6, 2018, Shula's Restaurant and Bar, Westin Hotel, Indianapolis
• Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Performance Industry Reception, December 7, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• 2019 SEMA Middle East and Australia Overview Conference Call, December 12, 2018
• MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 22–24, 2019, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, March 26–31, 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• SEMA Australia Business Development Conference, May 9–13, 2019, Melbourne, Australia
• Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 12, 2019
• 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

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SEMA News November Product and Catalog Showcase

Products and catalogs from SEMA members, including AMP Research, Eagle Abrasives Inc., ProCharger, Xforce U.S.A. For more information about placing an ad in the SEMA News Product and Catalog Showcase, contact 909-610-2030 or email sales@sema.org.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/11/sema-product-and-catalog-showcase

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Cameron Steele (right) was officially awarded the overall four-wheel vehicle and SCORE Trophy Truck race victory, and Justin Morgan (left) led his team to a perfect season in the 2018 SCORE World Desert Championship, capped by a convincing overall motorcycle victory at the 51st SCORE Baja 1000.

Cameron Steele Takes Overall, SCORE Trophy Truck Win at 51st Annual SCORE Baja 1000

Action sports TV announcer/desert racer Cameron Steele was officially awarded the overall four-wheel vehicle and SCORE Trophy Truck race victory at the 51st SCORE Baja 1000 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Finishing second physically behind apparent winner Rob MacCachren, Steele was later awarded the victory after MacCachren was penalized for a course infraction. Steele finished the 806.76-mile race in 16 hours, 24 minutes, 2 seconds in his No. 16 Monster Energy Desert Assassins Geiser Bros.-built Ford Raptor with an average speed of 49.19 mph. In addition, Justin Morgan led his team to a perfect season in the 2018 SCORE World Desert Championship, capped by a convincing overall motorcycle victory. The race was also deciding the season point championships in Pro and Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, UTVs and quads in the season-finale of the four-race 2018 SCORE World Desert Championship. Final official results were released by SCORE race officials after the course closed, all data-tracking devices had been read, penalties assessed and confirmed by the SCORE Competition Review Board late Sunday morning in Ensenada. The race was the season-finale of the four-race 2018 SCORE Desert World Championship. For complete results, visit the SCORE website.

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