Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:22

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Eaton
Eaton’s newly added content provides visitors with information on the benefits and performance characteristics of its differential product lineup. 

Eaton’s Vehicle Group Announces Educational Content About Performance Automotive Differential Products

Eaton’s Vehicle Group has announced it has added more educational content about its performance automotive differential products. The newly added content provides visitors with information on the benefits and performance characteristics of its differential product lineup. The updated web content allows users to explore and learn about topics such as “what is a differential,” “types of differentials available,” and “locking vs. limited-slip,” among other subjects, so they can choose the right differential for their vehicle, application, and performance desired. Eaton has also released an application to enable users to identify the right differential for their vehicle and application by answering a few questions. There also is a downloadable eBook that provides more detailed information to help guide a customer’s purchase decision. The new content can be viewed by visiting www.eatonperformance.com and clicking the “differentials and traction control” button. 

Peterson Fluid Systems Assets Acquired by Specialty Products Company

Specialty Products Company of Longmont, Colorado, has announced the acquisition of Peterson Fluid Systems’ assets and team in Henderson, Colorado. Peterson manufactures high-end oil pumps, tanks, filters, associated plumbing along with fittings and accessories to meet the demands of circle track, drag, rally and any motorsports environment requiring performance and reliability.

UTI Adds To Executive Leadership Team

Universal Technical Institute Inc. has announced two additions to its executive leadership team. Bart Fesperman has joined the company in the newly created role of senior vice president-chief commercial officer (CCO), while Sonia Mason has been named senior vice president-chief human resources officer. Both report to Jerome Grant, UTI’s CEO. In his new role, Fesperman is accountable for UTI’s marketing and student recruitment functions, and leads the company’s integrated approach to student engagement, with a focus on optimizing interactions with students from lead generation through graduation. As senior vice president-chief human recourses officer, Mason will lead UTI’s human resource function supporting all aspects of the business. She will be responsible for talent acquisition and management, succession planning, performance management, training and development and compensation and benefits.

LIQUI MOLY to Become Official Sponsor of the Hahnenkamm Races in Kitzbühel

The German motor oil and additive producer LIQUI MOLY will be involved in alpine ski events, the world-famous Hahnenkamm Races, on the Streif racecourse between 2021 and 2025. At a press conference in Leipheim, the hometown of Ernst Prost, managing director of LIQUI MOLY, and Harti Weirather, former ski professional and owner of the internationally active sports marketing agency Weirather-Wenzel & Partner GmbH, signed the five-year contract for a partnership with the Hahnenkamm Races and the Kitzbüheler Ski Club. Prost sees the sponsoring activity as part of LIQUI MOLY’s aggressive marketing strategy.

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Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:15

By Ashley Reyes

Launch Pad
Comprised of next-gen leaders looking to launch their businesses to the next level, the top 10 Launch Pad candidates with the most votes will advance to the next stage.

SEMA Launch Pad, the premier automotive young entrepreneur competition, has opened the voting period for the 15 semi-finalists representing new, innovative products and services in the automotive specialty-equipment market.

Comprised of next-gen leaders looking to launch their businesses to the next level, the top 10 candidates with the most votes will advance to the next stage.

Since 2013 the SEMA Launch Pad program has given young entrepreneurs, students and business owners age 18–39 an opportunity to launch their products into the $44.6 billion automotive aftermarket industry. Selected participants learn new business strategies on how to develop, market and boost their automotive products or services used by industry experts.

Get to know the semi-finalists, learn about their products and vote today.

 

 

 

 

 

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:15

By Ashley Reyes

Launch Pad
Comprised of next-gen leaders looking to launch their businesses to the next level, the top 10 Launch Pad candidates with the most votes will advance to the next stage.

SEMA Launch Pad, the premier automotive young entrepreneur competition, has opened the voting period for the 15 semi-finalists representing new, innovative products and services in the automotive specialty-equipment market.

Comprised of next-gen leaders looking to launch their businesses to the next level, the top 10 candidates with the most votes will advance to the next stage.

Since 2013 the SEMA Launch Pad program has given young entrepreneurs, students and business owners age 18–39 an opportunity to launch their products into the $44.6 billion automotive aftermarket industry. Selected participants learn new business strategies on how to develop, market and boost their automotive products or services used by industry experts.

Get to know the semi-finalists, learn about their products and vote today.

 

 

 

 

 

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:54

By Richard Hail

Battle of the Builders
John Wargo is putting his twist on a ’66 Chevrolet Nova, appropriately coined “CaSSaNova.”

John Wargo opened The Custom Shop in 1988 with his wife, Kim. Nearly three decades later, the Flanagan, Illinois, business continues to turn out SEMA-grade cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Wargo is putting his twist on a ’66 Chevrolet Nova, appropriately coined “CaSSaNova.” The Nova’s lightweight, easy-to-work-with body is the perfect recipient for the LS2, which is fitted with a P-1X ProCharger and should put out about 650 hp. Wargo also flipped the hood forward to better show off the small block, which he equipped with a COMP Cams camshaft and Holley EFI engine-management system.

The second-generation Nova features custom laser-cut grilles, tucked and pinched bumpers and carbon-fiber ground effects and trim all around. He moved the cockpit and dash back 9 in., changing the coupe from a four-seater to a two-seater. A custom Dakota Digital gauge cluster is embedded into a modified Impala dashboard. A bright orange-pearl finish from Prospray will start at the top of the car, slowly transitioning down to a darker orange with charcoal/black abstract graphics.

Visit the SEMA Show YouTube Channel for more videos and builder interviews, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss future episodes. For more details about the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, visit www.semabotb.com.

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:54

By Richard Hail

Battle of the Builders
John Wargo is putting his twist on a ’66 Chevrolet Nova, appropriately coined “CaSSaNova.”

John Wargo opened The Custom Shop in 1988 with his wife, Kim. Nearly three decades later, the Flanagan, Illinois, business continues to turn out SEMA-grade cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Wargo is putting his twist on a ’66 Chevrolet Nova, appropriately coined “CaSSaNova.” The Nova’s lightweight, easy-to-work-with body is the perfect recipient for the LS2, which is fitted with a P-1X ProCharger and should put out about 650 hp. Wargo also flipped the hood forward to better show off the small block, which he equipped with a COMP Cams camshaft and Holley EFI engine-management system.

The second-generation Nova features custom laser-cut grilles, tucked and pinched bumpers and carbon-fiber ground effects and trim all around. He moved the cockpit and dash back 9 in., changing the coupe from a four-seater to a two-seater. A custom Dakota Digital gauge cluster is embedded into a modified Impala dashboard. A bright orange-pearl finish from Prospray will start at the top of the car, slowly transitioning down to a darker orange with charcoal/black abstract graphics.

Visit the SEMA Show YouTube Channel for more videos and builder interviews, and be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss future episodes. For more details about the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, visit www.semabotb.com.

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:42

By Ashley Reyes

YEN
Chris Forsberg

Join the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) for its Facebook Live Chat featuring Formula DRIFT Champion Chris Forsberg, August 12, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT). 

Forsberg is a three-time Formula DRIFT racing champion, Triple Crown champion and the owner of Chris Forsberg Racing. His accomplishments include being the all-time podium finisher in Formula DRIFT, securing the most wins in tandem battles and securing the most consecutive podiums (six). During the live chat, Forsberg will discuss and answer questions about his record-breaking career and experience managing a motorsports team during a pandemic.


As one of the few "ironmen" of Formula DRIFT, Forsberg has attended every round since 2004, and is known as being one of the winningest drivers in Formula DRIFT history.

Get your questions ready and tune in to the YEN Facebook page, August 12, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:42

By Ashley Reyes

YEN
Chris Forsberg

Join the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) for its Facebook Live Chat featuring Formula DRIFT Champion Chris Forsberg, August 12, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT). 

Forsberg is a three-time Formula DRIFT racing champion, Triple Crown champion and the owner of Chris Forsberg Racing. His accomplishments include being the all-time podium finisher in Formula DRIFT, securing the most wins in tandem battles and securing the most consecutive podiums (six). During the live chat, Forsberg will discuss and answer questions about his record-breaking career and experience managing a motorsports team during a pandemic.


As one of the few "ironmen" of Formula DRIFT, Forsberg has attended every round since 2004, and is known as being one of the winningest drivers in Formula DRIFT history.

Get your questions ready and tune in to the YEN Facebook page, August 12, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:07

Ford

This is a prototype of an unknown Ford SUV. Though the camouflage is doing a great job covering the majority of what is seen here, it would appear that the vehicle is equipped with a third row. What this prototype could be is very much unclear at this point, but it's definitely a Ford vehicle seen leaving the Ford development center. 

Ford

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:07

Ford

This is a prototype of an unknown Ford SUV. Though the camouflage is doing a great job covering the majority of what is seen here, it would appear that the vehicle is equipped with a third row. What this prototype could be is very much unclear at this point, but it's definitely a Ford vehicle seen leaving the Ford development center. 

Ford

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:07

Ford

This is a prototype of an unknown Ford SUV. Though the camouflage is doing a great job covering the majority of what is seen here, it would appear that the vehicle is equipped with a third row. What this prototype could be is very much unclear at this point, but it's definitely a Ford vehicle seen leaving the Ford development center. 

Ford

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde