This is the ’19 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Double Cab, caught while testing undisguised in Arizona.

GM recently debuted the ’19 Sierra 1500 at a special event in Detroit, but only included two trims, and only showed the vehicle in Crew Cab guise at their introduction—the Denali and SLT. Later, GM debuted the Sierra AT4 (Crew Cab) at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, but still failed to reveal the rest of the Sierra 1500 lineup. The SLE seen here has a unique grille, fog lights 86’ed, a revised rear bumper and is fitted with a traditional exhaust setup.

This particular SLE is equipped with the 5.3L V8, which will use an eight-speed automatic, while the 6.2L makes use of the new 10-speed automatic.

Expect additional trims to be shown in the following months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Double Cab, caught while testing undisguised in Arizona.

GM recently debuted the ’19 Sierra 1500 at a special event in Detroit, but only included two trims, and only showed the vehicle in Crew Cab guise at their introduction—the Denali and SLT. Later, GM debuted the Sierra AT4 (Crew Cab) at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, but still failed to reveal the rest of the Sierra 1500 lineup. The SLE seen here has a unique grille, fog lights 86’ed, a revised rear bumper and is fitted with a traditional exhaust setup.

This particular SLE is equipped with the 5.3L V8, which will use an eight-speed automatic, while the 6.2L makes use of the new 10-speed automatic.

Expect additional trims to be shown in the following months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

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Royal Purple and Lingenfelter Join 2018 Hot Rod Power Tour

Royal Purple Synthetic Oil will be on display as part of the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering show truck during the 2018 Hot Rod Power Tour. Royal Purple products will be available for purchase at the display throughout each stop along the route. Additionally, Tim Strange of Strange Motion will display his custom ’61 Chevrolet Panel Truck featuring Royal Purple livery and a Lingenfelter-tuned LS motor. In its 24th year, the 2018 Hot Rod Power Tour will begin June 9 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and end June 15 in Concord, North Carolina, with several stops in between. Royal Purple will attend each stop of the tour alongside Lingenfelter Performance Engineering.

Scooter Vester

Veteran Stock/Super Stock Racer, Carb Technician Scooter Vester Joins GET’M Garage

Veteran racer and carburetor technician Scooter Vester has joined the GET’M Garage team in a sales role. He will work directly with racers and provide product technical support to the company’s growing customer base. Prior to joining GET’M Garage, Vester served in the technical service department for Holley Performance Products. He spent more than six years with Quick Fuel Technologies, first as production manager and later in sales and technical support. While with Quick Fuel, Vester developed the company’s stock/super stock carburetor and attended numerous races and events. Prior to that, he owned and operated Jett’s Automotive in Carlisle, Indiana, along with his father. A successful racer in his own right, Vester has numerous class wins in both the stock and super stock categories and earned runner-up honors at the inaugural NHRA Sports Nationals at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio.

Summit Racing Equipment and Power Automedia Partner in New Automotive Show “Horsepower Wars”

Power Automedia has announced a partnership with Summit Racing Equipment, which was tapped to be the official parts supplier of its new automotive show, “Horsepower Wars.” The new head-to-head web-based series features competition between rivals in one of four venues: the dragstrip, road course, engine dyno or chassis dyno. In the first episodes, “Pony Wars – Mustang vs. Camaro,” two teams are given either a ’17 Mustang GT or ’17 Camaro SS. The teams then receive an initial $5,000 budget for bolt-on mods, followed by $15,000 for a boost build off. The cars will compete in drag racing, road racing, chassis dyno and 60–0 braking. Summit will not only help supply products, but Summit’s pricing will be used as a guide for each team’s budget. Summit will also provide $7,000 of credit for each participant in the upcoming $10k Drag Shootout, in which teams are given 10 days to buy, build and then race a drag car. 

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By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill to allow for high-mobility multipurpose vehicles to be titled passed the House but died in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

A bill to allow for high-mobility multipurpose vehicles to be titled passed the House but died in the Senate Appropriations Committee. Frequently called “Humvees,” the four-wheel-drive tactical military vehicles can carry a wide variety of military hardware as originally constructed. The vehicles are ineligible for titling as a highway vehicle under current Oklahoma law. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill to allow for high-mobility multipurpose vehicles to be titled passed the House but died in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

A bill to allow for high-mobility multipurpose vehicles to be titled passed the House but died in the Senate Appropriations Committee. Frequently called “Humvees,” the four-wheel-drive tactical military vehicles can carry a wide variety of military hardware as originally constructed. The vehicles are ineligible for titling as a highway vehicle under current Oklahoma law. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill to allow for high-mobility multipurpose vehicles to be titled passed the House but died in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

A bill to allow for high-mobility multipurpose vehicles to be titled passed the House but died in the Senate Appropriations Committee. Frequently called “Humvees,” the four-wheel-drive tactical military vehicles can carry a wide variety of military hardware as originally constructed. The vehicles are ineligible for titling as a highway vehicle under current Oklahoma law. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill to allow for high-mobility multipurpose vehicles to be titled passed the House but died in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

A bill to allow for high-mobility multipurpose vehicles to be titled passed the House but died in the Senate Appropriations Committee. Frequently called “Humvees,” the four-wheel-drive tactical military vehicles can carry a wide variety of military hardware as originally constructed. The vehicles are ineligible for titling as a highway vehicle under current Oklahoma law. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation into law that allows for the attachment of a tow ball, bicycle rack, removable hitch or any other device designed to carry an object on the rear of a vehicle without violating the existing law that the rear license plate shall not be obstructed.

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation into law that allows for the attachment of a tow ball, bicycle rack, removable hitch or any other device designed to carry an object on the rear of a vehicle without violating the existing law that the rear license plate shall not be obstructed. The legislature recognized that these towing modifications are vital functions for many vehicle owners. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation into law that allows for the attachment of a tow ball, bicycle rack, removable hitch or any other device designed to carry an object on the rear of a vehicle without violating the existing law that the rear license plate shall not be obstructed.

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation into law that allows for the attachment of a tow ball, bicycle rack, removable hitch or any other device designed to carry an object on the rear of a vehicle without violating the existing law that the rear license plate shall not be obstructed. The legislature recognized that these towing modifications are vital functions for many vehicle owners. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation into law that allows for the attachment of a tow ball, bicycle rack, removable hitch or any other device designed to carry an object on the rear of a vehicle without violating the existing law that the rear license plate shall not be obstructed.

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation into law that allows for the attachment of a tow ball, bicycle rack, removable hitch or any other device designed to carry an object on the rear of a vehicle without violating the existing law that the rear license plate shall not be obstructed. The legislature recognized that these towing modifications are vital functions for many vehicle owners. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.