By Jenny Galvan

(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are now open. As a SEMA member, you have the chance to nominate an exceptional candidate for the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

By nominating a candidate, you will participate in recognizing the contributions and achievements of people who have helped shape the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates. 

Before you submit your nomination, take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, and review the award criteria as well as prior inductees. Last year’s Hall of Fame inductees were GiGi Carleton, Robert E. Petersen Foundation; Doug Evans, High Performance Advisors; and Barry Meguiar, Meguiar’s.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

By Jenny Galvan

(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are now open. As a SEMA member, you have the chance to nominate an exceptional candidate for the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

By nominating a candidate, you will participate in recognizing the contributions and achievements of people who have helped shape the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates. 

Before you submit your nomination, take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, and review the award criteria as well as prior inductees. Last year’s Hall of Fame inductees were GiGi Carleton, Robert E. Petersen Foundation; Doug Evans, High Performance Advisors; and Barry Meguiar, Meguiar’s.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

By SEMA Editors

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

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, February 27, 2018, K&N Engineering, Riverside, California
• YEN General Membership Teleconference, February 28, 2018
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, March 13, 2018, SRI Performance, Mooresville, North Carolina
• TORA Gathering, March 29, 2018, Grandpa’s Garage, Moab, Utah
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, April 3–8, 2018, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• SEMA Measuring Session: ’19 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ and High Country, April 10–11, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, April 12, 2018, COMP Performance Group, Memphis, Tennessee
• ARMO Hot Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle, April 14–21, 2018, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• ARMO Mixer, April 19, 2018, Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• SEMA Measuring Session: ’19 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ and High Country, April 24, 2018, Detroit
• SEMA Washington Rally, May 16, 2018, Washington, D.C.
• SEMA Australia Business Development Program, May 24–28, 2018, Melbourne, Australia
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, June 7, 2018, Flaming River Industries, Berea, Ohio
• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 25–26, 2018, Las Vegas
• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 22–26, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

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. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

Since photos of the revised ’19 Jeep Renegade have surfaced, it’s only natural that its Italian cousin, the Fiat 500X, will also get a few new features for the new year.

It’s hard to tell much from these photos, but expect new bumpers and lamp units front and rear. And maybe a new eight-speed automatic will replace the troublesome nine-speed, and the new 2.0L Turbo will appear as an option.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Since photos of the revised ’19 Jeep Renegade have surfaced, it’s only natural that its Italian cousin, the Fiat 500X, will also get a few new features for the new year.

It’s hard to tell much from these photos, but expect new bumpers and lamp units front and rear. And maybe a new eight-speed automatic will replace the troublesome nine-speed, and the new 2.0L Turbo will appear as an option.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Since photos of the revised ’19 Jeep Renegade have surfaced, it’s only natural that its Italian cousin, the Fiat 500X, will also get a few new features for the new year.

It’s hard to tell much from these photos, but expect new bumpers and lamp units front and rear. And maybe a new eight-speed automatic will replace the troublesome nine-speed, and the new 2.0L Turbo will appear as an option.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Since photos of the revised ’19 Jeep Renegade have surfaced, it’s only natural that its Italian cousin, the Fiat 500X, will also get a few new features for the new year.

It’s hard to tell much from these photos, but expect new bumpers and lamp units front and rear. And maybe a new eight-speed automatic will replace the troublesome nine-speed, and the new 2.0L Turbo will appear as an option.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Since photos of the revised ’19 Jeep Renegade have surfaced, it’s only natural that its Italian cousin, the Fiat 500X, will also get a few new features for the new year.

It’s hard to tell much from these photos, but expect new bumpers and lamp units front and rear. And maybe a new eight-speed automatic will replace the troublesome nine-speed, and the new 2.0L Turbo will appear as an option.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde