By Ashley Reyes

The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance will host a trail run and off-roading event for SEMA members attending Easter Jeep Safari.

The trail run will take place April 14 along the scenic Behind the Rocks Tip Toe Trail and include a complimentary lunch and a briefing about proper land use from Tread Lightly.

The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance will host a trail run and off-roading event for SEMA members attending Easter Jeep Safari.

Participants will meet in the morning at the Moab 4x4 Expo registration event space before proceeding to the trail head. The route offers exciting obstacles and great scenery and will conclude in the early afternoon.

Industry colleagues will reconnect in the evening for a TORA mixer hosted in conjunction with the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN). This will be a great time strengthen and build new relationships and share stories from the trail ride earlier in the day.

Learn more and RSVP for the trail run and mixer here.

By Ashley Reyes

Car shows play a critical role in the hot-rod industry. As the spring car show seasons begins, hot-rod businesses must be prepared for the selling season.

Industry veterans will gather for a thought-provoking discussion about the state of car shows and consumer events, and how they are preparing for the upcoming season during the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) general membership meeting and panel discussion on March 18, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT).

The live meeting will feature Amy Fitzgerald of Cool Hand Customs as she leads a panel of hot-rod industry experts sharing:

• COVID’s impact on car shows and how are companies planning differently today, compared to two years ago.
• What social-media strategies work and don’t work when promoting events, products and services.
• What are the key factors for success.
• What is the importance of in-person events and how do companies keep customers engaged.

The meeting and discussion are open to all HRIA members and companies in the hot-rod industry, and is the ideal time to address industry concerns and learn from others in the market. A brief report on the council’s current initiatives will also be discussed.

Register here.

Race Wrap: 2022 NMRA Spring Break Shootout

The 28th Annual NMRA Spring Break Shootout at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Florida, March 4–6, kicked off the 2022 NMRA Holley Ford Nationals season.

NMRA VP Racing Madditives Renegade: Kieffer Simpson in his ’13 Mustang and Joel Greathouse in his KBX Performance-backed and Harts turbocharged Fox Mustang met in the final, where Greathouse carried the lead from start to stripe and his 4.554 at 155.81 mph shot scored a home run win while Simpson cruised to the runner-up finish.

JDM Engineering Limited Street: Samantha Moore met Stacey Roby, in the all-ProCharger finals before Moore went on to nearly duplicate her qualifying time with an 8.151 at 169.08 mph trip. Roby, however, left the line four-thousandths of a second too soon and gifted the win to Moore.

SunCoast Performance 8.60 Street Race: Jeff Bloem took home the Victor award in his ’91 Ford Mustang with an 8.626 at 161.88 mph pass and would have been the runner-up as he had a foul start if not for what went down in the opposing lane. Randy Thomas ran too quick for his ’10 Mustang GT500’s roll cage certification and class rules with an 8.483 at 160.59 mph, and his potential win was disqualified and downgraded to a runner-up finish instead, so Bloem was reinstated as the winner.

G-Force Racing Transmissions Coyote Stock: Charlie Booze Jr. in Scott Milhimes’s ’90 Ford Mustang met Randy Soper in the finals, who qualified second in his ’04 Mustang Mach 1. Although Booze had a hundredth of a second head start on the tree and a strong 9.764 at 134.04 mph, Soper delivered a knock-out blow with a 9.737 at 137.12 mph.

Richmond Gear Factory Stock: Mike Bowen ran his Gen 1 Coyote-powered ’71 Ford Maverick to the final round where he faced off against Chris Niebauer in his ’85 Mustang GT, but Bowen drove around him to reclaim the lead and lit the scoreboards with a winning 10.110 at 132.50 mph trip.

Exedy Racing Clutch Modular Muscle: Susan McClenaghan in her ’10 Mustang met Matt Harget who red-lighted in the final round. Her perfect weekend was capped off with a 9.401 at 145.39 mph jaunt on her 9.39 dial-in and another win.

HP Tuners Super Stang: Chris Parisi in his ’20 Ford Mustang dispatched Matt Johnson in the final round with a 12.007 at 93.79 mph run on an 11.88-second dial-in to Johnson’s 12.139 at 116.13 mph pass on an 11.96 dial.

ARP Open Comp: William Jones and Mel White met in the final round, where White left the line just 0.002 seconds too soon and defaulted the win light to Jones’ lane as he cruised through the traps with his ’68 Falcon to punctuate the win with a 9.348 at 144.40 mph run on his 9.31-second dial-in.

Detroit Locker Truck & Lightning: Bob Dill in his ’01 Ford F-150 met Johnny Lightning in the finals. Both ran over their mid-eight-second dial-ins, but Dill had the winning package, with a 8.916 at 140.53 mph pass.

SCT Ford Muscle: Reigning champion Danny Towe ran his ’70 Ford Mustang to the finals, where John Butsko, who had qualified fifth, ended his streak. Piloting his ’63 Ford Falcon, Butsko bested Towe with a 12.263 at 107.24 mph run on his 12.25 dial-in while Towe ran an 11.693 at 112.24 mph effort on an 11.75 dial.

TorqStorm Superchargers True Street: The overall win was claimed by Mike Jovanis, whose turbocharged ’89 Ford Mustang averaged 7.890 seconds across three runs. In second was Larry Albright, as his ’91 Mustang averaged 8.230 seconds. Adam Kuffel won the 9-second category on an average of 9.071-seconds, and Art Kalbhenn was the winner in the large 10-second group with his 10.052-second average. Other winners included Tom Barrett (11-second), Dale Aldridge (12-second), AJ Williams (13-second), William Papaleo (14-second), and Daniel Augustine (15-second).

BBK Performance Spring Break Shootout: Mike Jovanis repeated the feat with another commanding performance in eliminations as his 7-second ’89 Ford Mustang proved unbeatable. Turbocharged power propelled Jovanis through the traps in the final to close out his time in Florida with a 7.665 at 177.11 mph time slip while Randy Thomas collected the runner-up prize with an 8.469 at 160.56 mph blast.

TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout: The field was whittled down to Alex Martinez in his ’95 Mustang and Brian Biegert in his ’17 Mustang, and Martinez turned on the final round win light with a 10.051 at 111.31 mph pass on his 10.31 dial in while Biegert ran 11.687 at 115.38 mph on his 11.82 dial.

Race Pages Bracket Open: The last two men standing were Brad Gibbs and Todd Bowser in a Mustang versus F-150 final showdown, but the win went to Gibbs as he ran 5.342 at 123.72 mph in the eighth-mile on a 5.32 dial in and Bowser ran 7.856 at 86.18 mph on his 7.80 estimate.

The action will continue as the NMRA heads to Rockingham, North Carolina, for the 14th Annual Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals presented by MAHLE Motorsport on April 22–24 at Rockingham Dragway.

Colton Hardy Dominates ASCS Southwest at Cocopah Speedway

Colton Hardy dominated the final 17 laps at Cocopah Speedway last Friday night to open the 2022 season for the Arizona based tour.

Adding a 13th win to his record with the ASCS Southwest Region, Colton Hardy dominated the final 17 laps at Cocopah Speedway last Friday night to open the 2022 season for the Arizona based tour. The win is the second time Hardy has topped the ASCS Southwest Region at Cocopah Speedway. Getting the lead from Wes Wofford on Lap 9, the Advantage Glass and Storefront No. 41 won by 6.592 seconds. Sammy Swindell crossed second with Washington’s Colby Thornhill third. Wofford ended up fourth, with Nick Parker fifth. The ASCS Southwest Region is back at Cocopah Speedway on Saturday, March 5.

Ford Announces Ford Blue, Ford Model e Divisions

As a tribute to Alan Mann Racing’s ’66 Ford GT lightweight experimental prototypes, Ford has introduced the Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition, pictured above.

Ford has announced two new businesses: Ford Blue for internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and Ford Model e for electric vehicles. Ford Blue will build out the company’s portfolio of ICE vehicles with a goal to lower costs, simplify operations and improve quality along with providing “world-class hardware engineering and manufacturing capabilities.” Ford Model e, meantime, is designed to accelerate innovation and delivery of breakthrough electric vehicles at scale and develop software and connected vehicle technologies and services. Ford Blue and Ford Model e will operate as distinct businesses, but share relevant technology and best practices. Along with Ford Pro—the vehicle service and distribution business for commercial customers—all three businesses are expected to have discrete P&Ls by 2023.

In Ford motorsports news, as a tribute to Alan Mann Racing’s ’66 Ford GT lightweight experimental prototypes, Ford has introduced the Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition, pictured above. The limited-edition vehicle celebrates the role the prototypes played in the history of the development of the Ford GT. The ’22 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition is available for approved Ford GT customers, with first deliveries taking place this quarter. Click here for more information.

Chevrolet Performance Continues Partnership With NMCA Muscle Car Nationals

Chevrolet Performance is co-sponsoring the LSX-based categories in the NMCA championship drag racing program, the 16th annual LSX Shootout (World Wide Technology Raceway May 12–15), the fourth annual COPO Camaro Shootout (Summit Motorsports Park August 25–28) and a presenting sponsorship of the NMCA World Street Finals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park September 22–25.

The LS/LT-based categories, which include Proform Rumble, LME Street King and Chevrolet Performance Stock presented by Scoggin Dickey Parts Center, are full-time NMCA championships categories competing at all six national events. In December, Chevrolet Performance and its official host dealer, Scoggin Dickey Parts Center, will continue celebrating the top-three in those categories with a Champions Dinner during the PRI Trade Show in downtown Indianapolis. Additionally, the winners will receive Victor awards, and Chevrolet Performance championship rings for their exceptional achievements. Chevrolet Performance is also continuing its program of racer contingency payments in all NMCA championship categories. For more information, visit nmcadigital.com. 

IndyCar Moves New Hybrid Powertrain Debut to 2024

IndyCar has moved the debut of hybrid power to the 2024 season due to global supply-chain challenges. As a result, the NTT IndyCar Series will continue with its current 2.2L, twin-turbocharged V6 powerplant for the 2023 season. Teams will utilize the 2.4L, twin-turbocharged V6 engine with hybrid technology the following season. For more information, visit indycar.com.

Don Garlits Museum Announces 2022 Inductees For International Drag Racing Hall of Fame

The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing has announced its class of 2022 for the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame. Inductees will be honored during the 32nd annual International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, March 10, at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville, Florida.

Pro Mod and Funny Car hero Scotty Cannon, world champion crew chief Tim Richards, and former NHRA Chief Starter Rick Stewart are among the individuals to be inducted. Additionally, hot rodder Jack Ewell, hot rodder Jack Moss and the late Chief Starter Stu Bradbury will also be inducted. The Founder’s Award, meantime, will be awarded to hot rodding enthusiast Don Smith. Pat Baltes, the wife of noted drag racer Jerry Baltes, will receive the Pat Garlits Memorial Award. For more information, visit garlits.com. 

Chip Ganassi Racing Launches Campaign to Support Women in Motorsports

PNC Bank and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) have announced the launch of Women In Motorsports Powered by PNC Bank with Chip Ganassi Racing, a new campaign to drive awareness and support for gender equality and economic inclusion for women in the workforce. Announced on International Women’s Day, March 8, the initiative includes a video content series showcasing female industry leaders and an internship designed to accelerate career pathways in motorsports for women. The campaign will highlight women in the CGR organization who have excelled in motorsports, including IMSA engineer Danielle Shepherd, IndyCar engineer Angela Ashmore and IndyCar mechanic Anna Chatten.

Additionally, the inaugural Women In Motorsports internship program will engage a select group of female college students in on-site learning and career-development experiences during the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season. The internship is open to eligible women attending a university, college, or other higher education institution in the US and includes a paid stipend and academic credit where applicable. The application portal closes March 22, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). For more information or to apply, visit wim.chipganassiracing.com. 

For more racing news, visit Performance Racing Industry’s (PRI) website.

Brian Havins Named Director of Content and Consumer Marketing of Power Automedia

Power Automedia has announced that Brian Havins, editor of LSX Magazine, has been promoted to director of content and consumer marketing after four years of being with the company. With this new role, Havins will lead the content of Power Automedia’s publishing division, developing exciting and engaging editorial ideas while motivating the editorial team. He will work hand in hand with the chief operating officer, creative operations director and other members of editorial leadership. Drawing on more than 15 years of marketing experience in the automotive industry, Havins will act as an ambassador for the automotive community—making sure all editorial and video content has credibility, and puts the automotive enthusiast first.

Truck Accessories Group Announces Company Name Change to LEER Group

Truck Accessories Group, LLC (TAG) has announced that the company will begin operating under a new name and will be known as LEER Group, effective immediately. This renaming strategy reflects the evolution of the organization as well as the strength of its brands. LEER Group is a collection of recreational and commercial/fleet products, including LEER, SnugTop, Century, Pace Edwards by LEER, and BEDSLIDE brands. The names of individual brands will remain.

Gran Turismo 7 Now Available With Brembo as Exclusive Braking System

Brembo is making its UPGRADE systems available to players, including carbon-ceramic discs and GT|BM calipers in eight different colors.

Brembo has announced that it is the official technical partner in braking systems for Gran Turismo 7, which is available for PS4 and PS5 consoles from today. Brembo is offering its most distinctive and highest-performance braking systems in the Gran Turismo 7 Tuning Shop—the virtual window where players will be able to upgrade and customize their original cars, enhancing their competitiveness while racing. Gran Turismo 7, offers more than 400 cars from more than 50 automotive manufacturers at launch, and all cars whose braking systems can be tuned in the Tuning Shop can be equipped with Brembo solutions. As the exclusive partner in the category, Brembo is making its UPGRADE systems available to players, including carbon-ceramic discs and GT|BM calipers in eight different colors. Brembo’s profile and values will be visible in the Gran Turismo 7 game’s Brand Central and in the Brand Central Museum. In addition, Brembo’s branding will appear on the tracks featured in the game.

MOTORTREND’S 28th Annual HOT ROD Power Tour Rolls Through Five Southern Cities, June 13–17

Celebrating 28 years in 2022, registration is now open for MOTORTREND’s HOT ROD Power Tour, presented by eBay Motors and Driven by Continental Tire. Set to roll through the southern United States, the hot-rod culture event returns to five cities beginning Monday, June 13, through Friday, June 17. For registration and event details, visit www.hotrodpowertour.us.

HOT ROD Power Tour brings together more than 4,500 vehicles. Classic cars, hot rods and trucks travel city to city while performance car lovers, HOT ROD editors and photographers follow alongside the tour, cruising through small-town America. Participants can join for one day, two days or be a HOT ROD Power Tour long hauler and join for all five days. Each tour stop features its own unique roundup of things to do including shopping vendor midways, drag racing, enjoying live entertainment, daily concerts and more.

HOT ROD Power Tour 2022 Schedule:

• Kickoff/Day 1: Monday, June 13 – Memphis International Raceway, Millington, Tennessee
• Day 2: Tuesday, June 14 – Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tennessee
• Day 3: Wednesday, June 15 – Hoover Met Complex, Hoover, Alabama
• Day 4: Thursday, June 16 – Pensacola Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida
• Day 5: Friday, June 17 – Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia

Edelbrock Group and Musi Racing Engines Continue Partnership in 2022

The Edelbrock Group has announced the continued partnership with Musi Racing Engines. The Musi/Edelbrock partnership began more than 20 years ago when industry pioneers, Vic Edelbrock and Pat Musi, teamed up to develop the first 555 prototype. This engine, known today as the Edelbrock-Musi 555 Crate Engine has continually been one of Edelbrock’s most in-demand and high-performing crate engines. Currently, Edelbrock offers three configurations of the Edelbrock-Musi 555 Crate Engine: AVS2
Carbureted, Pro-Flo 4 EFI, and Pro-Flo 4 XT EFI.

Brett Lauer Hired as President of Driven Lighting Group

Driven Lighting Group—the supplier of aftermarket automotive lighting products and online retailer—has announced Brett E. Lauter as president of the company based in Atlanta, Georgia. He joins Matt Kossoff, Chris Nelson, Jeremie Baker, and Jiten Patel on the company’s executive team. Lauter previously served as CEO of Bestop Morris, overseeing the Morris 4x4 Center. For more information, visit drivenlightinggroup.com.

LSI Chemical Expands to Brazil

LSI Chemical, a division of Lubrication Specialties Inc., has announced a distribution agreement with JMC2 Industrial Supply based in Brazil. JMC2 will distribute and market LSI Chemical’s additives for formulations in the oil and gas refinery business and to fuel jobbers in addition to marketing Hot Shot’s Secret high-performance additives, oils and fluids for retail distribution. In addition to LSI Chemical, JMC2 currently distributes the Castrol line, PRESSERV, and South Coast Products (SOCO) to oil and gas markets. For more information, visit lsichemical.com.

Malco Automotive Becomes the Official Detailing Products of The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is dedicated to honoring motorsports competitors and contributors from the United States from all racing disciplines.

Malco Products Inc. and The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) have announced that Malco Automotive Products is now titled the “Official Detailing Products of The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.” The two organizations hope their strategic partnership will illustrate the importance of vehicle care in maintaining the legacy of motorsports. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is dedicated to honoring motorsports competitors and contributors from the United States from all racing disciplines. Categories include Open Wheel, Stock Cars, Powerboats, Drag Racing, Motorcycles, Sports Cars, Aviation, At Large, and Historic.

Keystone Automotive Operations Opens Florida Distribution Center

Keystone Automotive Operations has announced a new distribution center in Ocoee, Florida. The 200,000-sq.-ft. Orlando-area facility will service the company’s automotive, RV and marine retail customer base throughout the state. The location brings Keystone’s network of nationwide distribution centers to eight in addition to 37 stand-alone cross-dock facilities. For more information, visit keystoneautomotive.com.

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  By Juan Torres

Applications for the 2022 SEMA Show are now available at www.semashow.com/buyabooth. The event taking place November 1-4 in Las Vegas is the premier automotive trade event in the world.

Manufacturers of automotive parts and accessories exhibit at the SEMA Show to promote new products, increase brand awareness, generate leads for future orders, build and strengthen relationships through in-person networking, and generate media coverage.  

“Nothing compares to the SEMA Show. There’s a unique energy and mystique about the Show that makes it the ideal place for manufacturers to promote their products and raise brand awareness,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “With buyers and media from all over the world in attendance, exhibitors have unlimited opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations that lead to profitable business partnerships.”

With more than 100,000 professionals in attendance at the 2021 SEMA Show, the event was Las Vegas’ No. 1-attended trade show last year. It also marked the Las Vegas Convention Center’s first full-capacity event since the pandemic. Exhibitors found valuable ROI by participating at the Show, with nearly all participants rating their experience as positive and noting that they plan to return in 2022.

“In-person interactions have greater meaning today than ever before,” said Gattuso. “The ability to communicate face-to-face, witness a live product demonstration, and take a photo with a celebrity is rare. The SEMA Show offers four full days of valuable activity both on and off the Show floor.”

In addition to more than 4.6 million of convention space, the SEMA Show includes interactive experiences, celebrity appearances, unique seminars with dynamic speakers, and unique panel discussions.

Companies may apply for space at the 2022 SEMA Show at www.semashow.com/buyabooth. To be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, applications must be received by Monday, April 4. For more information, visit www.semashow.com.

View the list of participating manufacturers to date.

Nominations for the 2022 SEMA Hall of Fame class close March 18.

Induction to the Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association and honors the pioneers who have contributed to the growth of the automotive aftermarket over a long period of time.

“Our industry is fueled by nothing short of passionate and hard-working individuals. The SEMA Hall of Fame honors those whom without, our industry would not be what it is today,” said Nathan Ridnouer, SEMA vice president of councils and membership.

“The industry’s input in the selection process is an invaluable asset to the association in identifying deserving hall of fame inductees.”

Since its inception in 1969, 165 individuals have been inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame, including:

• Agosta, Matt (Steele Rubber Products)
• Airheart, Bob (Bob Airheart Sales)
• Alderson, Don (Muldoon Engineering)
• Amato, Joe (Keystone Automotive Warehouse)
• Appelgate, Brian (B&M Racing & Performance)
• Arias Jr., Nick (Arias Pistons)
• Arkus-Duntov, Zora (Chevorlet Motor Division)
• Ayres, Joel (Automtoive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation)
• Babcox, Tom (Babcox Publications)
• Baney, Lou (SEMA)
• Barnett, Don (Speed Warehouse)
• Barris, George (Barris Kustom Industries)
• Barsamian, Rich (Advanced Clutch Technology Inc.)
• Bartlett, John (Grant Piston Rings)
• Baskerville, Gray (Hot Rod Magazine)
• Belond, Sandy (Belond Mufflers)
• Bingham, Jim (Winners Circle Speed & Custom Inc.)
• Black, Keith (Keith Black Racing Engines)
• Bleiweis, Raymond (Rocket Industries)
• Blum, Charles R. (SEMA)
• Bobins, Chuck (CB Sales)
• Bolio, Steve (Scafidi-Bolio & Associates)
• Borick, Louis (Superior Industries)
• Borré, Dan (Keith Black Performance Inc.)
• Borré, Jim (Manik Motors)
• Brock, Ray (Petersen Publishing)
• Brothers, Paul "Scooter" (Competition Cams, Inc.)
• Brown, Ray (Superior Industries)
• Cahill, Robert (Chrysler Corp., Mopar Division)
• Campbell, Ben, Nighthorse (Senator)
• Card, Charley (Honest Charley's)
• Carleton, GiGi (Robert E. Petersen Foundation)
• Cepek, Dick (Dick Cepek Inc.)
• Chandler, Bob (Bigfoot 4x4 Inc.)
• Chapouris, Pete (SO-CAL Speed Shop)
• Chrisman, Art (Chrisman’s Auto Rod Specialist – CARS)
• Coddington, Boyd (Boyds Wheels)
• Coker, Corky (Coker Tires)
• Coleman, Ron (Competition Cams)
• Cook, Bob (Book Cook Sales)
• Cornelison, Nile (Direct Communications Inc.)
• Cozzie, Jim (Brenton Productions Inc.)
• Crane, Harvey J. (Crane Cams)
• Crower, Bruce (Crower Cams)
• Day, Dick (Petersen Publishing Co.)
• Deane, Russ (SEMA General Counsel)
• Deist, Jim (Deist Safety Equipment)
• Diamond, Murray (Plasticolor Molded Products)
• Douglass, Howard (Douglass Mufflers)
• Eatherly, Donnie (P&E Distributors Inc.)
• Economaki, Chris (National Speed Sport News)
• Edelbrock Jr., Vic (Edelbrock Corp.)
• Edelbrock Sr., Vic (Edelbrock Corp.)
• Elliott, Ed (Elliott-McMullen Advertising)
• Elliott, George (Argus Publishers)
• Evans, Doug (Bonnier Corporation)
• Faulk, Amy (Hypertech Inc.)
• Fishel, Herb (The Business of Motorsports)
• Foose, Chip (Foose Design)
• Foote, George (Karbelt Speed & Custom)
• Foulger, Donna Imrie (SEMA)
• France Sr., Bill (NASCAR)
• Funfar, Run (Hedman Manufacturing)
• Gage, Dennis (MadStache Inc.)
• Gaines, John (G&M Performance Parts)
• Garlits, Don (Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing)
• Garner, Willie (Trans-Dapt)
• Giampetroni, Angelo (Ford Motor Company)
• Goldberg, Harvey (Goldberg Marketing Inc.)
• Goldstein, Jack (Jack Goldstein & Associates)
• Granatelli, Andy (Consultant)
• Grant, Eric
• Halibrand, Ted (Halibrand Engineering)
• Harman, Kenny (Harman Collins Inc.)
• Harris, Jack (Rush Sales)
• Hart, C.J. (Lion's Drag Strip)
• Hart, Jack (NHRA)
• Hays, Bill (Centerforce Clutches)
• Hedman, Bob (Hedman Manufacturing)
• Heffington, Mark (Hypertech Inc.)
• Hibler, Harry (Nanotech Fuel Corp.)
• Hilborn, Stuart (Fuel Injection Engineering Co.)
• Hiltz, Stan (Thrush Mufflers)
• Holding, Dennis (Direct Parts Inc.)
• Hooker, Gary (Hooker Headers)
• Hrudka, Joe (Mr. Gasket Co.)
• Hurst, George (Hurst Shifters)
• Iskenderian, Ed (Isky Racing Cams)
• Kagan, Leo (Amco Manufacturing)
• Kawasaki, Wade (Coker Group)
• Keller, Bob (Turbonetics, Inc.)
• Kerr, Jim (Jim Kerr & Associates)
• Konblett, Sheldon (SC Performance)
• Kuhns, Arnold (SFI Foundation Inc.)
• Lahmann, Butch (American Specialty Equipment)
• Larivee Sr., Bob (Promotions Inc.)
• LeSage, Burke
• Leslie, Roy (Kenz & Leslie Accessories Ltd.)
• Light, Jerry (Speed Warehouse)
• Lipper, Ray (Center Line Wheel Corp.)
• Lohn, Els (Ansen Enterprises)
• Mallory, Boots (Mallory Ignition)
• Martin, Dick
• Maxwell, Dick (Chrysler Corporation)
• McClelland, Dave (Diamond P Sports)
• McFarland, Jim (AutoCom)
• McJannett, Bob (Performance Improvements)
• McMullen, Richard
• Meguiar, Barry (Meguiar’s)
• Menzler, John (COMP Performance Group)
• Moon, Dean (Moon Equipment Co.)
• Moore, Marla (Coker Tire)
• Moroso, Dick (Moroso Performance Products)
• Offenhauser, Fred (Offenhauser Equipment Corp.)
• Olson, Carl (SFI Foundation Inc.)
• Parks, Wally (NHRA)
• Patteri, Robert (Patteri Sales)
• Perry, Bill (Bill Perry and Associates)
• Petersen, Robert E. (Petersen Publishing)
• Piggins, Vince (Chevorlet Motor Division)
• Pink, Ed (Ed Pink Racing Engines)
• Pisano, Joe (Venolia Pistons)
• Prudhomme, Don (Don Prudhomme Racing)
• Raleigh, Don (Don's Speed Shop)
• Reed, Alan (IMARC)
• Richter, Roy (Cragar Industries)
• Rifchin, Marvin (M&H Tires)
• Roberts, Red (McLeod Industries)
• Rollins, Rick (Superchips, Inc.)
• Scafidi, John (Hurst Shifters)
• Schiefer, Paul (Schiefer Equipment Co.)
• Schubeck, Joe
• Schwartz, Chuck (ConvExx)
• Senter, Louis (Senter Engineering Corp.)
• Shedden, Tom (Cragar Industries)
• Shelby, Carroll (Shelby Automotives)
• Shelton, Nate (B&M Automotive Group)
• Sigman, Ben (Sigman-Pittman)
• Simmons, John (SECO Performance Centers)
• Simpson, Bill (Simpson Racing Products)
• Smith, Bill (Speedway Motors)
• Smith, Don (High Performance Distributors)
• Spar, Bob (B&M Automotive)
• St. Lawrence, Joe (RTM Studios)
• Stroppe, Bill (Bill Stroppe & Son)
• Thompson, Mickey (Mickey Thompson Enterprises)
• Thomson, Chris (TMG Performance Group)
• Towle, John (Performance Warehouse Association)
• Van Cleve, Charlie (Hedman/TD Performance)
• Van Cleve, Dick (Van Cleve & Associates)
• Vandergriff, Robert (Hedman/TD Performance)
• Vaughn, Jim (Mr. Phone)
• Vaughn, Linda (Hurst Performance Products)
• Warn, Thurston (Warn Industries)
• Weber, Harry (Weber Cams)
• Weiand, Joan (Weiand Industries)
• Weiand, Phil (Weiand Automotive Industries)
• Wells, Dick (SEMA)
• Winfield, Ed (Winfield Carburetors)
• Wirth, Jim (Wirth & Wirth Advertising)
• Woodell, Van (Weathers Auto Supply)
• Woomer, Steve (Competition Specialties)
• Worthan, Rolan “Jeep” (Auto Meter Products, Inc.)
• Xydias, Alex (SO-CAL Speed Shop)
• Yunick, Henry “Smokey”

In any given year, it’s not unusual for three or four people to earn induction. Nominations are open until March 18, 2022, and can be submitted here.

Questions can be directed to Chris Standifer, Project Manager-Recognition Programs, at chriss@sema.org, 909-978-6692.

In partnership with Nissan, the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, has announced a Measuring Session for the all-new ’23 Nissan Z, March 15–18.

The performance-grade Nissan Z is equipped with a standard twin-turbo V6 engine with 400 hp and 350 lb.-ft. of torque and six-speed manual transmission.

The event will allow SEMA members to test-fit prototypes, 3-D scan, measure and have a close-up experience with the newly designed Z.

The event will feature a Performance grade level Z, equipped with:

• A standard twin-turbo V6 engine with 400 hp and 350 lb.-ft. of torque.
• Six-speed manual transmission.

U.S. market consumers will have the option of a Sport- or Performance-grade vehicle, six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission, as well as a special-edition Proto Spec (limited to just 240 units).

Please note that this will be an in-person event at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. In order to comply with state and local health guidelines, this event will require scheduled appointments. Due to high demand, all appointments will be time limited. All attendees will be required to sign an NDA upon arrival. Photography will be limited during the event.

Register now!

*All registered attendees will be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing during their appointment. With the exception of wheels & tires, there will be no disassembly of this vehicle.

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.

Customer Service Manager
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. is currently looking to hire a customer service manager for its Exeter, Pennsylvania, location. This position is responsible for the creation, maintenance and management of data reports, KPIs, and metrics in addition to leading the company’s new accounts department and new customer onboarding process. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in business, communications or a related field, and an understanding and mastery of all Microsoft Office suite applications with emphasis on MS Excel to perform various reporting and analysis.

Engineering Technician
Method Race Wheels is hiring an engineering technician tasked with a variety of duties, including but not limited to, first article (FAI) and production part inspection (PPAP), vehicle measurement, wheel and tire mounting and dismounting, 3D printing and occasional computer aided design (CAD). The position is a jack-of-all-trades role that will provide support to existing engineering department staff where needed as required. Candidates will need to be willing and able to adjust their tasks and priorities with short notice to function effectively within our dynamic product development team.

Inside Sales Rep
Injen Technology is hiring an entry-level inside sales representative to play a fundamental role in the company’s growth objectives for 2022, along with maintaining its record for exceptional customer service. This position will be responsible for servicing existing customers, obtaining orders, establishing new accounts by calling on existing or new sales leads, and answering inbound phone calls efficiently and effectively to meet customer satisfaction.

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Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is elevating its advocacy efforts by kicking off its third annual tour around the country, starting at the Progressive American Flat Track at Volusia Speedway Park in DeLeon Springs, Florida, March 11. During the 2022 Road Tour, PRI’s leading content-creation team will travel the country to visit businesses, race tracks, events and industry icons, generating videos and sharing stories about what the industry can do to help build, promote and protect motorsports.

PRI is kicking off its third annual tour around the country, starting at the Progressive American Flat Track at Volusia Speedway Park in DeLeon Springs, Florida, March 11.

“Advocacy is a top priority for PRI, and it’s important for the industry. That’s why we’re emphasizing this throughout the Road Tour this year,” said Dr. Jamie Meyer, PRI President. “After seeing the great success of the Road Tour and what it can do, we will now make that same sort of impact to help with our year-round advocacy efforts.”

Now in its third year, the PRI Road Tour has captivated more than 64 million viewers with unique and never-before-seen footage of motorsports businesses and racing competition. This year’s program is expected to build on those results with a greater focus and emphasis on legislative advocacy—including the RPM Act, the importance of PRI Membership, industry education and more.

“The PRI Road Tour allows us to showcase the importance of the racing industry and inform the motorsports community about how they can support the industry they love,” said Meyer. “This year’s exclusive coverage will showcase how their participation will create a unified voice for the industry.”

ExxonMobil, VMP Performance, Titan Motorsports and SAM Tech will be among the team’s early stops as the PRI Road Tour begins its yearlong trek across the country. Sponsors of the 2022 PRI Road Tour, as of today, include Mobil 1, BBS of America, DeatschWerks, Red Line Oil, FiTech EFI, Hawk Performance, Raybestos Powertrain, Callies Performance, Five Star Race Car Bodies, Briggs and Stratton, Jesel and Mass Traction.

PRI’s comprehensive advocacy efforts include a Membership Program (performanceracing.com/membership) designed to formally unite and protect racing, and the world’s premier auto racing trade show, the PRI Trade Show (PRI2022.com). Coverage of these programs and racing industry news are showcased on PRI’s website, social platforms, weekly eNewsletter and monthly publication, PRI Magazine.

“We call on the entire racing community—business owners, track operators, racers and fans—to join us in representing and fighting for the racing industry,” said Meyer. “Our industry currently faces many challenges, and it’s imperative that we unite to protect it.”

For more information about PRI, visit performanceracing.com, and follow Performance Racing Industry on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.