Submit Nominations for SEMA’s Industry Awards
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:36
Melanie WhiteMelanie White, president of Hellwig Products, received the SEMA 2018 Person of the Year award during the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

By Kristopher Porter

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards—take some time to learn about the award categories and submit your nomination.

The awards that will be presented at the 2019 SEMA Show are: GEN-III Innovator, Manufacturer of the Year, Person of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year and WD of the Year.

Submit your nominations.

The awards honor individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market industry within the past year. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2019 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 7, during the 2019 SEMA Show.

Be sure to check out the SEMA Industry awards site where you can gain knowledge of the rich history of award winners, read about the award criteria, view photos from previous banquets and nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

 

 

 

Submit Nominations for SEMA’s Industry Awards
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:36
Melanie WhiteMelanie White, president of Hellwig Products, received the SEMA 2018 Person of the Year award during the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

By Kristopher Porter

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards—take some time to learn about the award categories and submit your nomination.

The awards that will be presented at the 2019 SEMA Show are: GEN-III Innovator, Manufacturer of the Year, Person of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year and WD of the Year.

Submit your nominations.

The awards honor individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market industry within the past year. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2019 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 7, during the 2019 SEMA Show.

Be sure to check out the SEMA Industry awards site where you can gain knowledge of the rich history of award winners, read about the award criteria, view photos from previous banquets and nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

 

 

 

Council and Network Award Nominations Due in Less Than 2 Weeks!
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:24

By Kristopher Porter

Councils and Networks
Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA’s councils and networks honor outstanding companies and professionals through their awards program. Each of the councils and networks announce and present their annual awards during their individual receptions at the SEMA Show. The winners are nominated and voted on by each council and network membership. SEMA is now calling for nominations for each award.

Nominate for the following councils that represent different market segments:

View the awards, criteria and past winners on the new SEMA Council and Network Awards website and nominate a worthy candidate! Nomination period ends Friday, July 19.

*Nominees must be a member of the council or network they are being nominated for. If you are unsure, please contact our SEMA customer service specialist at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

Council and Network Award Nominations Due in Less Than 2 Weeks!
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:24

By Kristopher Porter

Councils and Networks
Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA’s councils and networks honor outstanding companies and professionals through their awards program. Each of the councils and networks announce and present their annual awards during their individual receptions at the SEMA Show. The winners are nominated and voted on by each council and network membership. SEMA is now calling for nominations for each award.

Nominate for the following councils that represent different market segments:

View the awards, criteria and past winners on the new SEMA Council and Network Awards website and nominate a worthy candidate! Nomination period ends Friday, July 19.

*Nominees must be a member of the council or network they are being nominated for. If you are unsure, please contact our SEMA customer service specialist at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

Last Chance! Preview 3 Aston Martin Models
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:12

Three 2019 Aston Martin models will be available for manufacturers to preview: the Vantage, DB11 and DBS Superleggera.


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-aston-martin-measuring-session-tickets-62722087452

Last Chance! Preview 3 Aston Martin Models
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:12

Three 2019 Aston Martin models will be available for manufacturers to preview: the Vantage, DB11 and DBS Superleggera.


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-aston-martin-measuring-session-tickets-62722087452

Last Chance! Preview 3 Aston Martin Models
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:12

Three 2019 Aston Martin models will be available for manufacturers to preview: the Vantage, DB11 and DBS Superleggera.


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-aston-martin-measuring-session-tickets-62722087452

Compete in the 2019 Industry Cup Challenge
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:06

By Kristopher Porter

Pinewood
The champion can display the trophy for a year with its company name engraved among the winners. It must then be returned in a Stanley Cup-style tradition, as it will be up for grabs again at next year’s Pinewood Drag Races, when the company will have a chance to defend its title.

The SEMA Pinewood Drag Race's annual Industry Cup Challenge takes charitable giving to the next level.

Sponsoring companies are divided into five divisions, where they race with high-quality, child-built pinewood cars. Each division crowns a winning company, which then goes on to represent that division in an all-out industry race to No. 1.

Everyone is a true winner as the charities continue to help those in need, the disadvantaged children have fun building toy cars, and the industry engages the community in an overwhelmingly positive way.

The industry challengers each have a limited number of entrants in the following divisions:

  • Warehouse Distributors
  • Manufacturers
  • Media Groups
  • Rep Agencies
  • Service Providers

The champion can display the impressive trophy for a year with its company name boldly engraved among the winners. It must then be returned, in a Stanley Cup-style tradition, as it will be up for grabs again at the next Pinewood Drags, when the company will have a chance to defend the title.

The donation cost is $1,000 per sponsoring company. The standard pinewood build rules apply to all competing vehicles. Vehicles are randomly assigned and the race is officiated by SEMA Cares volunteers.

2018 Industry Cup Challenge Winners

  • Industry Cup Challenge Winner – Hot Rod
  • Media Class – Hot Rod
  • Service Provider’s Class – LGE*CTS
  • Warehouse Distributor Class - RSD
  • Manufacturers Class – A.R.E.

Enter the Industry Cup Challenge today!

New Products: Carbureted Fuel Modules, Nitrous Plate Systems, Aluminum Intake Manifolds and More
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 12:05

By Freddy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Holley Sniper Die-Cast Retro-Fit Carbureted Fuel Modules

Holley announced the release of Sniper Die-Cast Retro-Fit Carbureted Fuel Modules. The modules are designed to convert factory tanks and fuel cells to an in-tank fuel system with no welding or fabrication required. The kit is engineered to fuel engines up to 900 hp, work with tanks from 6.5- to 12- in. deep and come with a die-cast pump hanger bracket to control pump vibration. The modules are similar to EFI pump modules and use a 340-LPH pump with a built-in regulator for the lower fuel pressure required by carbureted engines. The modules can be upgraded for EFI by changing the internal regulator and can be rotated a full 360 degrees.

866-464-6553
www.holley.com
PN 19-365

Jeep Gladiator 

Rugged Ridge Armis Bed Covers

Rugged Ridge announced the launch of its full line of Armis Truck Bed Covers for the new ’20 Jeep Gladiator pickup truck. The truck-bed covers are designed to offer Jeep Gladiator owners a broad selection of options to choose from, including soft and hard covers in a variety of roll-up and folding designs. Each product is engineered with functionality, strength and security in mind. The Armis Soft Folding Bed Cover is a contoured, low-profile folding cover constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum frame and finished with a dirt-resistant premium matte black woven fabric designed to blend seamlessly with the factory trim.

770-614-6101
www.RuggedRidge.com
PN 13550.21
PN 13550.23
PN 13550.24

NOS Dry Nitrous Plate Systems

Holley announced the release of NOS Dry Nitrous Plate System. The system is sandwich between the top plate and bottom base plate and is designed to deliver nitrous through .125-in. passages to eight precision-machined openings. Created just for Sniper Race LS EFI Intake Manifolds, the system is designed to spray directly into the center of each cylinder designed for optimum distribution and max power. Systems come with your choice of a silver or black finish with 10 lbs., 15 lbs. or carbon-fiber bottles or as plate-only kits (no bottle). Complete kits include: the plate itself, bottle, jet holders, solenoids, solenoid brackets, stainless-steel hoses, and jetting engineered to add up to 250 hp.

866-464-6553
www.holley.com
PN 19-365

COMP Cams DOD Delete Kits

COMP Cams announced the release of DOD Delete Kits. The kits are designed to allow for removal of the displacement on demand/active fuel-management system on GM GenV LT1/L86/L83/LT4 engines. A standard kit includes drop-in style lifters, lifter trays, head gaskets and a head-bolt kit. The premium kits include all of these same components with the addition of exhaust gaskets, valve cover gaskets, a valley cover gasket and the cam phaser bolt, allowing for a cam swap.

800-999-0853
www.compcams.com
PN 5562-16KIT

Comp Cams Delete Kit

TCI 6x Six-Speed Transmission Packages

TCI announced the release of 6x Six-Speed Transmission. The transmission is designed for externally balanced small block Ford 28-oz. and 50-oz. applications. The transmission is engineered to be a programmable transmission that gives you six forward gears (2.97, 2.23, 1.57, 1.18, 1.00, 0.75) for quick acceleration and increased fuel economy at cruising speeds, while still being capable of handling up to 850 hp.

PN 271701P39

Comp Cams Delete Kit 

RHS 24-Degree Aluminum Intake Manifolds

RHS announced the release of 24-Degree Aluminum Intake Manifolds for BBC applications. The intake is designed for maximum airflow and power with a 4500 Dominator-style carburetor flange. The intake is engineered to fit most 24-degree style race cylinder heads. The manifolds are available in carb and EFI versions. They feature auxiliary water ports, an integral water crossover and dual distributor hold-down pads. Ports for water lines are also provided at all four corners.

877-776-4323
www.racingheadservice.com
PN 11903

Jeep Gladiator 

 

New Products: Carbureted Fuel Modules, Nitrous Plate Systems, Aluminum Intake Manifolds and More
Thu, 07/11/2019 - 12:05

By Freddy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Holley Sniper Die-Cast Retro-Fit Carbureted Fuel Modules

Holley announced the release of Sniper Die-Cast Retro-Fit Carbureted Fuel Modules. The modules are designed to convert factory tanks and fuel cells to an in-tank fuel system with no welding or fabrication required. The kit is engineered to fuel engines up to 900 hp, work with tanks from 6.5- to 12- in. deep and come with a die-cast pump hanger bracket to control pump vibration. The modules are similar to EFI pump modules and use a 340-LPH pump with a built-in regulator for the lower fuel pressure required by carbureted engines. The modules can be upgraded for EFI by changing the internal regulator and can be rotated a full 360 degrees.

866-464-6553
www.holley.com
PN 19-365

Jeep Gladiator 

Rugged Ridge Armis Bed Covers

Rugged Ridge announced the launch of its full line of Armis Truck Bed Covers for the new ’20 Jeep Gladiator pickup truck. The truck-bed covers are designed to offer Jeep Gladiator owners a broad selection of options to choose from, including soft and hard covers in a variety of roll-up and folding designs. Each product is engineered with functionality, strength and security in mind. The Armis Soft Folding Bed Cover is a contoured, low-profile folding cover constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum frame and finished with a dirt-resistant premium matte black woven fabric designed to blend seamlessly with the factory trim.

770-614-6101
www.RuggedRidge.com
PN 13550.21
PN 13550.23
PN 13550.24

NOS Dry Nitrous Plate Systems

Holley announced the release of NOS Dry Nitrous Plate System. The system is sandwich between the top plate and bottom base plate and is designed to deliver nitrous through .125-in. passages to eight precision-machined openings. Created just for Sniper Race LS EFI Intake Manifolds, the system is designed to spray directly into the center of each cylinder designed for optimum distribution and max power. Systems come with your choice of a silver or black finish with 10 lbs., 15 lbs. or carbon-fiber bottles or as plate-only kits (no bottle). Complete kits include: the plate itself, bottle, jet holders, solenoids, solenoid brackets, stainless-steel hoses, and jetting engineered to add up to 250 hp.

866-464-6553
www.holley.com
PN 19-365

COMP Cams DOD Delete Kits

COMP Cams announced the release of DOD Delete Kits. The kits are designed to allow for removal of the displacement on demand/active fuel-management system on GM GenV LT1/L86/L83/LT4 engines. A standard kit includes drop-in style lifters, lifter trays, head gaskets and a head-bolt kit. The premium kits include all of these same components with the addition of exhaust gaskets, valve cover gaskets, a valley cover gasket and the cam phaser bolt, allowing for a cam swap.

800-999-0853
www.compcams.com
PN 5562-16KIT

Comp Cams Delete Kit

TCI 6x Six-Speed Transmission Packages

TCI announced the release of 6x Six-Speed Transmission. The transmission is designed for externally balanced small block Ford 28-oz. and 50-oz. applications. The transmission is engineered to be a programmable transmission that gives you six forward gears (2.97, 2.23, 1.57, 1.18, 1.00, 0.75) for quick acceleration and increased fuel economy at cruising speeds, while still being capable of handling up to 850 hp.

PN 271701P39

Comp Cams Delete Kit 

RHS 24-Degree Aluminum Intake Manifolds

RHS announced the release of 24-Degree Aluminum Intake Manifolds for BBC applications. The intake is designed for maximum airflow and power with a 4500 Dominator-style carburetor flange. The intake is engineered to fit most 24-degree style race cylinder heads. The manifolds are available in carb and EFI versions. They feature auxiliary water ports, an integral water crossover and dual distributor hold-down pads. Ports for water lines are also provided at all four corners.

877-776-4323
www.racingheadservice.com
PN 11903

Jeep Gladiator