By SEMA Editors
SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.
SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.
By Washington, D.C., Staff
Now that the RPM Act has been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate during the 2019-2020 session of Congress, it’s up to industry and the racing community to ensure that our elected officials in Washington, DC make passing the bill a top priority! We need your business to rally its customers, employees, followers and friends to take action and tell Congress to save our racecars. After you send your letter at www.sema.org/rpm, here are two easy ways your business can help continue the RPM Act’s progress. (The following materials and additional assets can also be found at www.sema.org/rpmtools):
1. Promote the RPM Act on your website and at your business.
2. Spread the word on social media.
RACECAR
Facebook (Copy and paste the text): Act now to defend the future of racing! Tell Congress to support the RPM Act (Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act)—a bill to protect our industry and hobby. Send a new letter today, even if you have done so in the past: www.sema.org/rpm.
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Twitter (Copy and paste the text): Tell your member of Congress to support the #RPMAct & defend the future of racing: www.sema.org/rpm.
Instagram (Copy and paste the text): Act now to #saveourracecars! Tell Congress to support the #RPMAct: www.sema.org/rpm.
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TRUCK OR DRIFTER
Facebook (Copy and paste the text): Act now to defend the your right to compete! Tell Congress to support the RPM Act (Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act) —a bill to protect our industry and hobby. Send a new letter today, even if you have done so in the past: www.sema.org/rpm.
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(Right click the image and select “save as.” Name the file, then upload it on your Facebook post.)
Twitter (Copy and paste the text): Tell your member of Congress to support the #RPMAct and defend your right to compete: www.sema.org/rpm.
Instagram (Copy and paste the text): Act now to #saveourracecars! Tell Congress to support the #RPM Act: www.sema.org/rpm.
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By Washington, D.C., Staff
Now that the RPM Act has been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate during the 2019-2020 session of Congress, it’s up to industry and the racing community to ensure that our elected officials in Washington, DC make passing the bill a top priority! We need your business to rally its customers, employees, followers and friends to take action and tell Congress to save our racecars. After you send your letter at www.sema.org/rpm, here are two easy ways your business can help continue the RPM Act’s progress. (The following materials and additional assets can also be found at www.sema.org/rpmtools):
1. Promote the RPM Act on your website and at your business.
2. Spread the word on social media.
RACECAR
Facebook (Copy and paste the text): Act now to defend the future of racing! Tell Congress to support the RPM Act (Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act)—a bill to protect our industry and hobby. Send a new letter today, even if you have done so in the past: www.sema.org/rpm.
| (Right click the image and select “save as.” Name the file, then upload it to your Facebook post). |
Twitter (Copy and paste the text): Tell your member of Congress to support the #RPMAct & defend the future of racing: www.sema.org/rpm.
Instagram (Copy and paste the text): Act now to #saveourracecars! Tell Congress to support the #RPMAct: www.sema.org/rpm.
| (Right click the image and select “save as.” Name the file, then upload it on your Instagram post) |
TRUCK OR DRIFTER
Facebook (Copy and paste the text): Act now to defend the your right to compete! Tell Congress to support the RPM Act (Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act) —a bill to protect our industry and hobby. Send a new letter today, even if you have done so in the past: www.sema.org/rpm.
| (Right click the image and select “save as.” Name the file, then upload it to your Facebook post). |
(Right click the image and select “save as.” Name the file, then upload it on your Facebook post.)
Twitter (Copy and paste the text): Tell your member of Congress to support the #RPMAct and defend your right to compete: www.sema.org/rpm.
Instagram (Copy and paste the text): Act now to #saveourracecars! Tell Congress to support the #RPM Act: www.sema.org/rpm.
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By Fredy 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.
Curt SecureLatch Adjustable Pintle Combo Curt Manufacturing announces the release of its SecureLatch Adjustable Pintle Combo set. The set is designed to secure without manual coupling. The combo is engineered to provide 48,000 lbs. total clamp load for secure connection. Integrated, intermediate safety chain hangers keep chains off the ground. It’s rated for 20,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 10,000 lbs. ball capacity. A SecureLatch pintle mount is required for installation (sold separately). 877-287-8634 |  |
Flowmaster Delta Force Performance Air Intake Flowmaster releases its Delta Force Performance Air Intake system for '17–'19 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks with the 6.2L engine. The Delta Force system contains a custom molded black cross-linked polyethylene high-flow intake tube engineered to maximize airflow into the engine. Other features include a large-diameter high-flow conical shaped eight-layer cotton gauze air filter engineered to trap more dirt than six-layer designs. 866-464-6553 |  |
Holley 4150 Single Plane Intake(s) Holley announces the release of a new single-plane EFI intake manifold for Chevy small-block V8 with L31 Vortec cylinder heads. The intake is engineered to provide a broad RPM powerband for high-performance street/strip engine applications to a maximum engine speed of 7,500 RPM. The manifold is designed to work with 4150-style throttle-body EFI systems. 866-464-6553 |  |
Advanced Clutch Technology Clutch Kits Advanced Clutch Technology releases clutch kits for the '17–'18 Honda Civic and for the '17–'19 Civic Si 1.5L Turbo. ACT’s new clutch kits for the Honda Civic include a heavy-duty pressure plate, Streetlite flywheel, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing and alignment tool. The kits are designed to decrease wear and provide a 58% increase in clamp force over the stock unit. 866-795-0052 |  |
By Fredy 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.
Curt SecureLatch Adjustable Pintle Combo Curt Manufacturing announces the release of its SecureLatch Adjustable Pintle Combo set. The set is designed to secure without manual coupling. The combo is engineered to provide 48,000 lbs. total clamp load for secure connection. Integrated, intermediate safety chain hangers keep chains off the ground. It’s rated for 20,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 10,000 lbs. ball capacity. A SecureLatch pintle mount is required for installation (sold separately). 877-287-8634 | |
Flowmaster Delta Force Performance Air Intake Flowmaster releases its Delta Force Performance Air Intake system for '17–'19 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks with the 6.2L engine. The Delta Force system contains a custom molded black cross-linked polyethylene high-flow intake tube engineered to maximize airflow into the engine. Other features include a large-diameter high-flow conical shaped eight-layer cotton gauze air filter engineered to trap more dirt than six-layer designs. 866-464-6553 | |
Holley 4150 Single Plane Intake(s) Holley announces the release of a new single-plane EFI intake manifold for Chevy small-block V8 with L31 Vortec cylinder heads. The intake is engineered to provide a broad RPM powerband for high-performance street/strip engine applications to a maximum engine speed of 7,500 RPM. The manifold is designed to work with 4150-style throttle-body EFI systems. 866-464-6553 | |
Advanced Clutch Technology Clutch Kits Advanced Clutch Technology releases clutch kits for the '17–'18 Honda Civic and for the '17–'19 Civic Si 1.5L Turbo. ACT’s new clutch kits for the Honda Civic include a heavy-duty pressure plate, Streetlite flywheel, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing and alignment tool. The kits are designed to decrease wear and provide a 58% increase in clamp force over the stock unit. 866-795-0052 | |
Compiled by SEMA Editors
 Bobby Patton and Robbie Pierce are piloting a Toyota Hilux in the Dakar Rally. |
Fastball Racing Competing as Only American Car Entry in 2020 Dakar Rally
In 2019, Los Angeles Dodgers’ owner Bobby Patton finished every mile of every SCORE International desert race as driver of record in his No. 240 Jimco-built Fastball Racing Spec Trophy Truck to earn the Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Award—a distinction bestowed upon only 46 other SCORE series racers competing in 18 different classes. Covering 2,025 miles in a season helped prepare Patton for his biggest challenge yet—the Dakar Rally, which started January 4, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The route of the first edition of the Dakar in Saudi Arabia will cover a total of 4,460 miles, including 3,100 miles of specials. Patton has veteran off-road racer Robbie Pierce by his side. They are piloting a Lexus 5.0L V8-powered Toyota HiLux prepared and supported by the Overdrive team of Belgium. The HiLux is backed by a Sadev six-speed sequential gearbox to transfer power to the BFGoodrich tires even more efficiently.
 Landon Simon will pilot the newly redesigned Rams Racing No. 2L Bullet Chassis powered by Mopar for the 34th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. |
Landon Simon Teams Up With Rams Racing for 2020 Chili Bowl
Landon Simon announced plans to pilot the newly redesigned Rams Racing, Rockwell Security, The Hayloft Farm to Table Online, Dave & Buster’s No. 2L Bullet Chassis powered by Mopar for the 34th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. The event is set for January 13–18, at the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Simon will be backed by additional partners Lucas Oil and JEGS Performance, with continued support from long-time partners Simpson Race Products, Brown and Miller, DMI, Astro Titanium, Hoosier Racing Tire, KSE, Rod End Supply, High Side Design and Keizer Wheels.
By Ashley Reyes
 The SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program will provide 10 high schools with hands-on-learning opportunities and expose hundreds of students to the $44.6 billion automotive specialty equipment industry. |
SEMA has announced the 10 participating high schools for the 2019–2020 SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program—a project that reaches, inspires and supports high school students to learn about the automotive aftermarket industry, which debuted less than three years ago with just one participating school.
Four schools that participated last year will return to the program this year, with six new schools joining.
“The continuous success of this program speaks volumes to the positive impact auto technology programs have when offered in high school curricula,” said Katie Hurst, SEMA youth engagement programs manager. “SEMA is proud to provide these students with an avenue to further expand their advancement to a career in the automotive industry.”
Over the course of the semester, students will gain hands-on experience with aftermarket products, instilling them with skills in project management, installation, body styling and team building. Vehicles incorporated in this year’s program will include third-generation Toyota 4Runners and Jeep Wrangler TJs.
The chosen high schools for the 2019–2020 SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program are:
Rogelio Martinez, a senior at Santa Fe Early Career Opportunities (ECO) High School who participated in last years’ build, shared his experience on what the program meant to him. “The part I loved was seeing all the new aftermarket parts we got to work with. It’s a passion for each and all of us to work with cars and when we get neat parts like this it’s just that much better.”
Upon the completion of the builds, each vehicle will be auctioned off with the proceeds being reinvested into the program to further expand another round of builds for the 2020–2021 school year. As participants of the program, each high school will also receive industry recognition through the SEMA build website and SEMA build promotions.
By Ashley Reyes
The SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program will provide 10 high schools with hands-on-learning opportunities and expose hundreds of students to the $44.6 billion automotive specialty equipment industry. |
SEMA has announced the 10 participating high schools for the 2019–2020 SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program—a project that reaches, inspires and supports high school students to learn about the automotive aftermarket industry, which debuted less than three years ago with just one participating school.
Four schools that participated last year will return to the program this year, with six new schools joining.
“The continuous success of this program speaks volumes to the positive impact auto technology programs have when offered in high school curricula,” said Katie Hurst, SEMA youth engagement programs manager. “SEMA is proud to provide these students with an avenue to further expand their advancement to a career in the automotive industry.”
Over the course of the semester, students will gain hands-on experience with aftermarket products, instilling them with skills in project management, installation, body styling and team building. Vehicles incorporated in this year’s program will include third-generation Toyota 4Runners and Jeep Wrangler TJs.
The chosen high schools for the 2019–2020 SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program are:
Rogelio Martinez, a senior at Santa Fe Early Career Opportunities (ECO) High School who participated in last years’ build, shared his experience on what the program meant to him. “The part I loved was seeing all the new aftermarket parts we got to work with. It’s a passion for each and all of us to work with cars and when we get neat parts like this it’s just that much better.”
Upon the completion of the builds, each vehicle will be auctioned off with the proceeds being reinvested into the program to further expand another round of builds for the 2020–2021 school year. As participants of the program, each high school will also receive industry recognition through the SEMA build website and SEMA build promotions.
By Ashley Reyes
 Held January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. |
Media who have already registered for the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference received updated information about the event earlier this week, and will receive their schedules via email Monday, January 13. Those interested in attending may still sign up.
Because minor changes may occur to schedules, all participants are required to check in on their first day. Taking place January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana, California (1325 E. Dyer Rd., Santa Ana, CA 92705), the event provides journalists, bloggers, social media influencers and freelancers the ideal venue to meet with manufacturers and conduct high-quality, one-on-one interviews.
Many exhibitors still have openings in their schedules, but space is filling up quickly. Media who have not registered and would like to attend should contact Juan Torres immediately.
For exhibitor inquiries, contact Jim Skelly.