SCAT Enterprises, Air Flow Research Join Forces

SCAT Enterprises has announced that it has been acquired by Taglich Private Equity, which recently acquired Air Flow Research Heads, the manufacturer of cylinder heads and intake manifolds for the high-performance automotive aftermarket. The transaction includes the Procar by SCAT seating division. SCAT’s management team will remain in place along with SCAT’s production facility and employees, located at its headquarters in Redondo Beach, California. SCAT founder Tom Lieb will remain involved in the business going forward and SCAT’s current COO Craig Schenasi will become CFO of the combined companies and an owner in the business. For more information, visit scatcrankshafts.com and airflowresearch.com.

Martin & Company Advertising Announces Randy Martin Memorial Arts Scholarship

Martin & Company has announced that the Randy Martin Memorial Arts Scholarship Fund is halfway toward its goal of $25,000 for 2021. The scholarship was developed in honor of agency co-founder Randy Martin to benefit UT Southern, formerly Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee. Randy Martin, a graduate of Harris School of Art, held numerous positions with Nashville-based advertising agencies as well as art director for CBS Records. He helped form Martin & Company in 1993 with his spouse Zan Martin and served as creative director and CFO until he passed away in May of this year from COVID-19. To make a donation to the Randy Martin Memorial Arts Scholarship Endowment, visit here. The recently named University of Tennessee Southern was originally founded in 1870. The college joined the University of Tennessee System in 2021 as the first new primary campus in the UT System in more than 50 years.

NTPA Awards Hot Shot’s Secret Manufacturer of the Year for 2021

The Manufacturer of the Year award was presented to Josh Steinmetz, Lubrication Specialties Inc.’s e-commerce manager during NTPA's 50th Awards Banquet.

Hot Shot’s Secret was recently honored as Manufacturer of the Year by the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA). The award was presented to Josh Steinmetz, Lubrication Specialties Inc.’s e-commerce manager during NTPA's 50th Awards Banquet. The annual banquet recognizes the people and organizations who give support to tractor and truck pulling, including competitors, families, crew members, promoters and sponsors. Hot Shot’s Secret became a sponsor of NTPA truck and tractor pulling in 2020, under a three-year partnership that designates Hot Shot’s Secret as the official Fuel Additive of the NTPA.

SuperSprings Announces New Leadership Structure

SuperSprings International (SSI) has announced changes to its leadership team. SSI has restructured to establish five defined business units led by a member of its new leadership team. The units include Tom Bateman, director of marketing; Jeni Chen, director of operations; Justin Tevis, director of data and tech ops; and Ryan Dougan, controller. All members of the leadership team report to Chief Commercial Officer Adam Weisner, who reports to SSI Chairman and CEO Gerry Lamberti.

Total Seal Adds Victor Wise as Director of Quality

Total Seal Piston Rings has announced Victor Wise as its new director of quality. He will focus on day-to-day operations, working with management and manufacturing to ensure the highest quality product ships to the customer on time, with the tightest tolerances possible. With more than 15 years of management involvement, Wise’s experience includes aerospace, automotive, semiconductor and commercial. Positions include management, quality engineer, consultant, auditor, inspection and more roles. In addition, he holds a certificate as a lead auditor and an internal auditor for quality standards.

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 The SEMA Data Excellence designation recognizes the companies that have worked with SEMA Data to recreate and relaunch industry-leading product data sets. Here are products from current SEMA Data members that have achieved data excellence.

Aero Exhaust

Direct-Fit Exhaust Tips – Black ’15–’21 Dodge Charger V8 Models

Now you can further complement the appearance of your ’15–’21 Dodge Charger with a set of AERO direct-fit exhaust tips. The black powdercoat finish provides an under the radar stealth appearance for enthusiasts looking for a serious look. Beneath the black powder coat finish, these tips feature a premium grade 304 stainless-steel construction.

Designed to connect to the factory ball-flange connection utilizing the original factory hardware for a simple DIY installation experience. Further enhanced with a 5.0-in. outlet diameter for a bolder look which exits through the factory rear valence. The overall 8.5-in. tip features a laser-etched logo for further style enhancement. Backed by a lifetime limited warranty.

Features:

• Direct factory replacement
• Black powdercoat finish with laser-etched logo
• 304 stainless-steel construction
• Bold 5.0-in. outlet diameter
• Factory ball flange connection
• DIY install no cutting or welding
• Completely fills rear valence void
• Lifetime limited warranty

www.aeroexhaust.com

PN: 10105

Fia Inc.

Winter and Bug Grille Screen Kit

Fia GS900 Series custom-fit bug grille screen is made from heavy-duty tear-resistant mesh. In the spring, summer and fall it protects the grille and radiator from stone chips, bugs and debris. Quick and easy installation with Fia's patented Stick-A-Stud no-drill installation system. Using a 3M adhesive-backed stud fastener, just peel and stick to surface and snap on either the bug screen. No tools are required for installation.

FABs:  

• Heavy-duty tear-resistant mesh
• Protects grille and radiator from stones, bugs and debris
• Quick and easy installation with Stick A Stud 3M adhesive system
• Custom fit for most vehicles

www.gofia.com

PN: GS901-44

 Hamburger’s Performance

LS Swap Filter Integration Systems

When performing an LS engine swap into classic musclecars and trucks, the use of an aftermarket steel or fabricated aluminum oil pan is highly popular, and usually provides better crossmember, component and ground clearance than GM’s factory cast-aluminum pan. As a result, the oil-filter-mounting location, which is integrated into the factory GM cast pan, needs to be relocated. Hamburger’s Performance Products’ LS Swap Filter Integration Systems are designed specifically to address this concern faced by builders during their LS engine swap products.

All kits include a CNC-machined remote filter base, premium-braided hoses, fittings, hose ferules and filter nipples. Made in the USA.

www.hedman.com/hamburgers-performance

PN: 3371
 

 KW Suspension

Coilover Kit V3—Mercedes AMG GT, GT S, Coupe, Without Adaptive Suspension

Cutting-edge motorsports technology or more performance on the road. Like every suspension product developed by KW automotive and manufactured in Germany, the KW Variant 3 coilover suspension kit also provides a significant improvement on the road. Thanks to the high-quality dampers, springs and elastomer spring elements, pitching and rolling movements during load changes, such as evasive maneuvers, cornering, acceleration and braking are significantly reduced. The braking distances are also shortened. Thanks to improved support and feedback, drivers not only feel more confident, but also driving in everyday life is improved. With compression and rebound stage damping that can be set separately and independently of each other, the damper setup can be customized to your personal driving preferences or vehicle changes such as weight, tire characteristics or altered vehicle rigidity. True performance optimization is only possible with this unique, patented system.

For example, this allows the compression damping force to be increased and get more grip from the tires, to improve cornering behavior and reduce squat without simultaneously altering the rebound stage damping which is optimally matched to the spring rate—a scenario that results in reduced grip and the associated loss of performance. The KW Variant 3 INOX-LINE coilover kit is the ideal tool for performance-oriented drivers and experienced tuning enthusiasts who place a strong emphasis on the overall performance of their suspension. The Variant 3 features patented TVR-A and TVC-A technology, which provides separately adjustable rebound and compression damping. The extensive adjustment angel of the independently configurable rebound and compression make it easy to directly influence the steering behavior, directional stability, grip and handling characteristics for confident and repeatable results at the limit of driving dynamics.

www.kwsuspensions.com

PN: 35225080

BD Diesel

Cummins 6.7L Cobra Twin Turbo Kit

BD Diesel’s engineers have designed the Cobra kit for maximum power and efficiency, while remaining compact. Clean, optimized design keeps air conditioning, both batteries and shock tower in their stock positions. Borg Warner Twin turbos matched to provide the wide range of air needed for street and strip performance. Our kit includes everything you need for bolt-on next-level performance, 600–1,400 flywheel horsepower, in a compact package.  

FABs:  

• Primary: S476SXE/96mm 1.58AR
• Secondary: S361SXE/80mm 0.90AR
• V-band on the inlet to the secondary turbo
• Custom coolant tube and formed silicone hose
• Twin volute divided hot pipe
• Borg Warner twin turbos matched to provide the wide range of air needed for street and strip performance
• 900–1,400 flywheel horsepower in a compact package
• Clean, optimized design keeps air conditioning and shock tower in the stock position
• Wastegate-ready exhaust manifold
• 5-in. turbo outlet close-radius Cobra casting
• 5-in. downpipe
• Retains passenger battery with custom mounting tray
• 5-in. Velocity stack air filter and filter shroud

https://us.bddiesel.com

PN: S361SX-E/S476SX-E Dodge ’07.5–’09

It’s never too early to start planning for the annual SEMA Show. Last month, more than 100,000 industry exhibitors, buyers and media reconnected to do business for the first time in two years at the 2021 SEMA Show. With 2021 in the books, it’s now time to start planning for the 2022 SEMA Show, November 1–4, in Las Vegas.

More than 100,000 industry exhibitors, buyers and media reconnected to do business for the first time in two years at the 2021 SEMA Show.

Reserve a booth now!

For additional information about exhibiting at the SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com/exhibitor.

Dear SEMA Member:

A strong SEMA Board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. As a member of the Association, we are currently seeking your recommendation for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seats are open for this year’s election:

• Manufacturers (3 open seats)
• Manufacturers Rep (1 open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, please include brief information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Sincerely,

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President & CEO

By Richard Hail

This ’67 Ford Mustang built by Josh Gosnell made a bright-red splash as one of the Top 10 hot rods in the SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition at the 2021 SEMA Show.

A modern 5.0L Coyote engine fitted with a blower sits in a properly tucked and shaved engine bay. JC Customs valve covers and Hose Candy sleeves are the finishing accoutrements beneath the hood. A six-speed manual transmission lets the driver row through the 700 horses at their disposal.

The entire front end is hand-built for a modern feel and the front and rear bumpers have been deleted. Some chrome remains with the Ringbrothers billet door handles, billet mirrors and a few appointments in the cabin. Behind the Billet Specialties half-wrapped steering wheel are Dakota Digital gauges, which are snugly fit into the custom dash.

Mark your calendars for January 23, 2022, to see more outstanding builds fight for the top spot in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition only on HISTORY Channel at 9:00 a.m. (EST). Details are also available at www.semabotb.com or at SEMA’s YouTube channel.

NASCAR Announces Next-Gen Rules Configuration

NASCAR officials have announced the baseline rules configuration for the Next-Gen vehicle set for its NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2022. A 670-hp target engine output and a lower-downforce 4-in. rear spoiler will be used at short tracks, road courses and intermediate-sized tracks. The announcement follows two days of organizational tests at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Tests are scheduled for January 5–6, at the newly repaved and rebuilt Atlanta Motor Speedway and January 11–12, at Daytona International Speedway, for the rules configuration on superspeedways. For more information, visit nascar.com.

Longtime Executive Don Hawk to Depart Speedway Motorsports

After more than 14 years in a variety of executive roles across the company, Speedway Motorsports’ Chief Racing Development Officer Don Hawk will step away to open a personal sports management firm. Hawk joined Speedway Motorsports in 2007 and was named the company’s vice president of business affairs in 2012. He was promoted to his current role of chief racing development officer in 2018. Hawk received Speedway Motorsports’ O. Bruton Smith Award—the company’s highest individual honor, in 2012.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem Elected FIA President

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been elected president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). He succeeds Jean Todt, who has served the maximum three terms since his election in 2009. Sulayem, from the United Arab Emirates, has served as the president of the Emirates Motorsports Organisation (EMSO) since 2005 and was FIA World Motor Sport Council vice president for the Middle East. Also a former Rally driver, he was a 14-time FIA Middle East Rally Champion, winning 61 international events from 1983 to 2002. Elected for a four-year term, he appointed Carmelo Sanz de Barros as president of the Senate, Robert Reid as deputy president for Sport and Tim Shearman as deputy president for Mobility. For more information, visit fia.com.

Salem Speedway Appoints Will Greenwell Track Announcer

Salem Speedway and Dirt2Media.com have announced Will Greenwell as the new track announcer for 2022. Greenwell has previously served as a track official for Fayetteville Motor Speedway and first as co-announcer with Mike Benson, then later permanent announcer, for Sportsdrome Speedway. Greenwell has also worked with All Star Monster Truck and called many different forms of motorsports in several states, including in Utah, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Kentucky.

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

The motorsports industry’s best and brightest products were honored at the 33rd annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis earlier this month.

In all, nearly 30 exceptional parts and accessories were recognized by a panel of 12 judges representing traditional and new media, as well as sanctioning bodies and race tracks, from more than 340 entries in the PRI Show’s popular Featured Products Showcase. Entries are submitted by PRI exhibitors throughout the year, and are displayed in a dedicated area of Lucas Oil Stadium during the Show.

View the full list of winners here.

This year’s Featured Product Award judging, which took place on day one (December 9) of the three-day Show, identified outstanding products across eight separate categories—Accessory, Chassis, Drivetrain, Engine, In-Vehicle/Electronic/Telemetry, Race Fluid, Shop Equipment and Suspension—along with Judge’s Pick for overall excellence.

“There were lots of great new products, but (Turbosmart’s StraightGate 50) stood out to me because I have a newfound understanding of why it’s important,” said Alex Taylor, a popular social media personality who builds cars and drag races and served as one of this year’s judges. “With the precision and consistency that the StraightGate50 would allow, I can see it being a game-changer.”

Others agreed, as three more judges—Chad Reynolds from BangShift, Kevin Wells from Formula DRIFT, and Mike Galimi from ProMedia—also selected the StraightGate50 as their Judge’s Pick for 2021.

A total of 25 PRI exhibitors received either a Judge’s Pick or a Category Award through the program. The complete list of winners is below, and can also be found on the PRI website, with additional information about the Featured Product Awards.

By Kyle Cheng

How was 2021 for the specialty-equipment industry? Find out this and much more in a recently released recording of the 2021 SEMA Show Education Seminar “SEMA State of the Industry.”

The latest edition of SEMA’s ongoing “State of the Industry” report series offers 70 pages of data on the specialty-equipment industry to help companies understand how the market is performing and evolving.

In this seminar, Gavin Knapp, SEMA director of market research, discusses the current state of the specialty-equipment industry, trends that will affect your business in the coming years and the outlook for 2022 and beyond. The seminar is available here to both SEMA members and non-members at no cost.

In addition to this seminar, the SEMA Virtual Education Portal includes a comprehensive collection of educational webinars and resources targeted to the automotive aftermarket. New seminars are added regularly. Among the newest additions are the following recordings from the 2021 SEMA Show:

• ChangeMasters: How to Make the Changes You Need Now in Your Business and for the Rest of Your Life (Track: Small-Business Strategy)
• MAP and Resale Price Policies: Everything You Wanted to Know, but Didn’t Know Who to Ask (Small-Business Strategy)
• Future-Proofing Classic and Collector Cars (State of Electric Vehicles)
• Seamless Visual Integration of Modern Electronics in Vehicles (Track: Automotive Electronics)

Users can access the program at www.semashow.com/education.

SEMA eNews highlights new products from industry companies when available. To have your product considered for upcoming issues, send product press releases to editors@sema.org.

Quadratec
New Xtreme Fender Flares for JL Wrangler

Quadratec, Inc. recently released its new Quadratec Xtreme fender flares for Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator.  The fender flares increase vertical tire clearance by nearly 3 in. over the OE Sport flares, and approximately .75 in. over the factory Rubicon flares.  The enhanced and clever styling delivers a customized look that’s subtle, yet noticeable. Manufactured in the USA of durable 2mm-thick TPE plastic, the flares are UV resistant and virtually indestructible.  Rubicon Xtreme Flares come complete with hardware and detailed installation instructions and there’s no drilling or modifications required. 

www.quadratec.com/wholesale

Wilwood Disc Brakes
DOT 5.1 Rated Hi-Temp 570 Brake Fluid

Wilwood Hi-Temp 570 racing brake fluid has been a staple of circle track, road racing, and autocross markets for decades. The new lower viscosity fluid was specifically formulated to allow modern ABS, stability control, and brake-based limited-slip systems to react faster. The DOT 5.1 rated formula retains the 570° F dry boiling point and other features of the previous DOT 3 fluid. It continues to be highly resistant to aeration and foaming for an improved pedal feel, lap after lap.

For racers and cars without ABS, the new lower viscosity also makes bleeding and flushing your brakes quicker and easier, getting you back behind the wheel faster.

www.wilwood.com

Brass Knuckle
SmartCut BKCR4420 Gloves

Brass Knuckle SmartCut BKCR4420 gloves offer A4 cut resistance with double-coated protection that combines slip resistance and permeation protection in a surprisingly dexterous glove.

These gloves deliver high-cut resistance without bulk. A foam nitrile top coat adds grip security for oils, petrochemicals, fuels and most acids. The sandy grip finish increases abrasion resistance and cut protection, all while being the most breathable and flexible glove in its class.

Over a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) shell goes a greener-formula water-based polyurethane (WBPU) coating as a palm and finger base coat that helps reduce penetration of liquids, including light oil. In this method, the polyurethane is infused into the glove with water rather than with potentially harmful chemicals such as dimethylformamide. The result is a superior, long-wearing glove that feels softer and provides excellent breathability, fit, and manual dexterity. It also reduces workers’ cumulative exposure to chemicals.

www.brassknuckleprotection.com

 The SEMA Data Excellence designation recognizes the companies that have worked with SEMA Data to recreate and relaunch industry-leading product data sets. Here are products from current SEMA Data members that have achieved data excellence.

JMS LightbarMAX Wiring Kit

LightbarMAX completely solves the issues that occur when an aftermarket LED light bar is installed on all ’18+ F-150 and all ’20+ F-250–F450 Super Duty trucks. No more random trailer detection or blind-spot/lane-detection issues. Easy installation on your vehicle. This is a universal unit that can work on virtually any vehicle that has this issue (universal flat four-way trailer plug).

PN: LBMU2021
www.jmschip.com

Agri-Cover – ROCKSTAR Tow Flaps

ROCKSTAR Full Width Tow Flaps are seriously stylish and tremendously tough. The full-width coverage closely follows the unique lines underneath your truck’s body for maximum protection, no need to disable rear parking sensors. Easily change ball mounts for pull behind trailers when needed. This design is ideal for gooseneck and 5th-wheel trailers as ball mount is not required. Our model-specific, no-drill mounting brackets prevent sailing while ensuring quick attachment or removal. Tow your way with ROCKSTAR Full Width Tow Flaps.

PN: H1020039
www.agricover.com

 Tiny Monster Xtreme Series Light Bars by ARC Lighting

Well-suited for off road adventuring, emergency vehicles and even daily drivers, the street-legal Tiny Monster Xtreme Series LED light bars maximize light output and enhance road safety. With an innovative design and cutting-edge technology, Xtreme Series light bars boast multiple sizes, brightness and mounting options. The all-new optical design not only produces a SAE-compliant beam pattern, but also surpasses the power of most off-road light bars. Plus, customers gain the unique versatility of combining driving, fog and emergency strobe beams in one ultimate package. Xtreme Series Bars are engineered with a low-profile chassis and performance-rated and patented optics. Each set comes with all the necessary components required for installation, such as mounting brackets and a no-drill wiring harness.

6 in. – PN: 61012
10 in. – PN: 61022
20 in. – PN: 61033

https://arc.lighting

 Ford Flush-Fit Retractable Truck Bed Anchors

BullRing USA’s Truck Bed Anchors are the fastest and easiest way to secure cargo in the bed of your truck. Each Anchor fits right into the stake pockets of your truck bed, making it quick and easy to hook up ratchet tie downs, without having to reach all the way to the bottom of the bed. The stainless-steel ring is fully retractable; it SNAPS UP when you need it, and SNAPS DOWN flush when you don’t. Each anchors have a 1,000-lb. rating and comes with our “No Bull” lifetime warranty. These flush-fit models are designed to perfectly fit into the rail caps of ’15+ Ford F-150, Super Duty and Raptors.

PN: 4025
www.bullringusa.com