Jeff “Ox” Kargola passed away due to injuries suffered when he crashed his dirt bike riding with friends and family in San Felipe.

The off-road, motocross and action sports community sent the following official statement on April 29 regarding Jeff “Ox” Kargola.

Today, while riding with friends and family outside of San Felipe, Jeff “Ox” Kargola crashed while riding his dirt bike. Kargola was attended to by medical personnel on-site and was transported via helicopter to the San Felipe hospital where he passed away due to his injuries.

He passed early this afternoon with his best friends Cameron Steele, Ryan Hagy, Chad Peebles, Ryan Cropley, Rich Niggemann, Mark Moss and Trigger Gumm. “Words can’t express the emotions I am feeling. I love Jeff like a son, and he was riding with all of his best friends he grew up with in San Clemente,” said Cameron Steele.

More information will be released soon on arrangements for Kargola.

 

Jeff “Ox” Kargola passed away due to injuries suffered when he crashed his dirt bike riding with friends and family in San Felipe.

The off-road, motocross and action sports community sent the following official statement on April 29 regarding Jeff “Ox” Kargola.

Today, while riding with friends and family outside of San Felipe, Jeff “Ox” Kargola crashed while riding his dirt bike. Kargola was attended to by medical personnel on-site and was transported via helicopter to the San Felipe hospital where he passed away due to his injuries.

He passed early this afternoon with his best friends Cameron Steele, Ryan Hagy, Chad Peebles, Ryan Cropley, Rich Niggemann, Mark Moss and Trigger Gumm. “Words can’t express the emotions I am feeling. I love Jeff like a son, and he was riding with all of his best friends he grew up with in San Clemente,” said Cameron Steele.

More information will be released soon on arrangements for Kargola.

 

Jeff “Ox” Kargola passed away due to injuries suffered when he crashed his dirt bike riding with friends and family in San Felipe.

The off-road, motocross and action sports community sent the following official statement on April 29 regarding Jeff “Ox” Kargola.

Today, while riding with friends and family outside of San Felipe, Jeff “Ox” Kargola crashed while riding his dirt bike. Kargola was attended to by medical personnel on-site and was transported via helicopter to the San Felipe hospital where he passed away due to his injuries.

He passed early this afternoon with his best friends Cameron Steele, Ryan Hagy, Chad Peebles, Ryan Cropley, Rich Niggemann, Mark Moss and Trigger Gumm. “Words can’t express the emotions I am feeling. I love Jeff like a son, and he was riding with all of his best friends he grew up with in San Clemente,” said Cameron Steele.

More information will be released soon on arrangements for Kargola.

 

In addition to the printed version, the 2011 SEMA Membership Directory is also available online.

SEMA members now have two ways to obtain a free 2011 SEMA Membership Directory. The fastest way is to download our electronic (PDF) version by visiting the 2011 SEMA Membership Directory online.

Used by professionals to connect and network, the SEMA Membership Directory is where leading companies go to identify and establish partnerships with others in the industry. Updated annually, the guidebook includes detailed information on each member company. Easy-to-use listings make it simple to identify members in particular categories, by council affiliation or by reps serving certain locations. The SEMA Membership Directory is often referred to as the industry’s “ultimate sourcebook.”

SEMA members must be logged in to download a free copy. If you would prefer to obtain a printed copy of the directory, simply fill out our 2011 SEMA Membership Directory Order Form. Members can request one free printed copy per company. Additional copies are only $29 each. The non-member price per printed copy or download is $59.

For assistance logging in, call SEMA Customer Service at 909/610-2030 or e-mail member@sema.org.

You can also access the online SEMA Membership Directory as part of the MySEMA Community. This directory is searchable by company name, product type and employee name. The searchable directory is located here.  

 

The first in a series of SEMA Town Hall meetings was held February 4 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The meetings provide not only networking opportunities, but also a chance for member companies to provide feedback about where they would like the association to concentrate its efforts.

SEMA understands the value of getting out and meeting face-to-face with our members. So, starting in 2011, staff and key industry leaders have been working hand-in-hand to bring a series of Town Hall meetings to you. Throughout the first five months of this year, SEMA has visited Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Worth, Texas, hosting successful small gatherings of members in those regions. As we continue our tour to Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 3, we look forward to meeting you.

SEMA will be rounding up our local members and prospective members for an evening at the headquarters of Joe Gibbs Racing. Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to network with local industry leaders, members and SEMA staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business.

 

Agenda for Charlotte, North Carolina, Town Hall:

• Tours of Joe Gibbs Racing facility:

  5:00-5:30 pm
  5:30-6:00 pm

• Networking with SEMA leadership over a bite to eat and a drink
• Discussion of the state of the industry
• Hear feedback from our members and SEMA executive staff

Remember, you only need to bring yourself, a few business cards and a willingness to share your feedback with SEMA and its volunteers. Please know that this will be a business casual event; no suits and ties at this one! R.S.V.P. to this event by e-mailing your first and last name, company name, e-mail address, company category (e.g. service, media, etc.) and preferred tour time to Andrea “AJ” Carney, or call 909/978-6697 for further details.

 

The first in a series of SEMA Town Hall meetings was held February 4 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The meetings provide not only networking opportunities, but also a chance for member companies to provide feedback about where they would like the association to concentrate its efforts.

SEMA understands the value of getting out and meeting face-to-face with our members. So, starting in 2011, staff and key industry leaders have been working hand-in-hand to bring a series of Town Hall meetings to you. Throughout the first five months of this year, SEMA has visited Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Worth, Texas, hosting successful small gatherings of members in those regions. As we continue our tour to Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 3, we look forward to meeting you.

SEMA will be rounding up our local members and prospective members for an evening at the headquarters of Joe Gibbs Racing. Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to network with local industry leaders, members and SEMA staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business.

 

Agenda for Charlotte, North Carolina, Town Hall:

• Tours of Joe Gibbs Racing facility:

  5:00-5:30 pm
  5:30-6:00 pm

• Networking with SEMA leadership over a bite to eat and a drink
• Discussion of the state of the industry
• Hear feedback from our members and SEMA executive staff

Remember, you only need to bring yourself, a few business cards and a willingness to share your feedback with SEMA and its volunteers. Please know that this will be a business casual event; no suits and ties at this one! R.S.V.P. to this event by e-mailing your first and last name, company name, e-mail address, company category (e.g. service, media, etc.) and preferred tour time to Andrea “AJ” Carney, or call 909/978-6697 for further details.

 

The first in a series of SEMA Town Hall meetings was held February 4 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The meetings provide not only networking opportunities, but also a chance for member companies to provide feedback about where they would like the association to concentrate its efforts.

SEMA understands the value of getting out and meeting face-to-face with our members. So, starting in 2011, staff and key industry leaders have been working hand-in-hand to bring a series of Town Hall meetings to you. Throughout the first five months of this year, SEMA has visited Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Worth, Texas, hosting successful small gatherings of members in those regions. As we continue our tour to Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 3, we look forward to meeting you.

SEMA will be rounding up our local members and prospective members for an evening at the headquarters of Joe Gibbs Racing. Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to network with local industry leaders, members and SEMA staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business.

 

Agenda for Charlotte, North Carolina, Town Hall:

• Tours of Joe Gibbs Racing facility:

  5:00-5:30 pm
  5:30-6:00 pm

• Networking with SEMA leadership over a bite to eat and a drink
• Discussion of the state of the industry
• Hear feedback from our members and SEMA executive staff

Remember, you only need to bring yourself, a few business cards and a willingness to share your feedback with SEMA and its volunteers. Please know that this will be a business casual event; no suits and ties at this one! R.S.V.P. to this event by e-mailing your first and last name, company name, e-mail address, company category (e.g. service, media, etc.) and preferred tour time to Andrea “AJ” Carney, or call 909/978-6697 for further details.

 

The first in a series of SEMA Town Hall meetings was held February 4 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The meetings provide not only networking opportunities, but also a chance for member companies to provide feedback about where they would like the association to concentrate its efforts.

SEMA understands the value of getting out and meeting face-to-face with our members. So, starting in 2011, staff and key industry leaders have been working hand-in-hand to bring a series of Town Hall meetings to you. Throughout the first five months of this year, SEMA has visited Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Worth, Texas, hosting successful small gatherings of members in those regions. As we continue our tour to Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 3, we look forward to meeting you.

SEMA will be rounding up our local members and prospective members for an evening at the headquarters of Joe Gibbs Racing. Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to network with local industry leaders, members and SEMA staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business.

 

Agenda for Charlotte, North Carolina, Town Hall:

• Tours of Joe Gibbs Racing facility:

  5:00-5:30 pm
  5:30-6:00 pm

• Networking with SEMA leadership over a bite to eat and a drink
• Discussion of the state of the industry
• Hear feedback from our members and SEMA executive staff

Remember, you only need to bring yourself, a few business cards and a willingness to share your feedback with SEMA and its volunteers. Please know that this will be a business casual event; no suits and ties at this one! R.S.V.P. to this event by e-mailing your first and last name, company name, e-mail address, company category (e.g. service, media, etc.) and preferred tour time to Andrea “AJ” Carney, or call 909/978-6697 for further details.

 

The first in a series of SEMA Town Hall meetings was held February 4 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The meetings provide not only networking opportunities, but also a chance for member companies to provide feedback about where they would like the association to concentrate its efforts.

SEMA understands the value of getting out and meeting face-to-face with our members. So, starting in 2011, staff and key industry leaders have been working hand-in-hand to bring a series of Town Hall meetings to you. Throughout the first five months of this year, SEMA has visited Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Worth, Texas, hosting successful small gatherings of members in those regions. As we continue our tour to Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 3, we look forward to meeting you.

SEMA will be rounding up our local members and prospective members for an evening at the headquarters of Joe Gibbs Racing. Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to network with local industry leaders, members and SEMA staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business.

 

Agenda for Charlotte, North Carolina, Town Hall:

• Tours of Joe Gibbs Racing facility:

  5:00-5:30 pm
  5:30-6:00 pm

• Networking with SEMA leadership over a bite to eat and a drink
• Discussion of the state of the industry
• Hear feedback from our members and SEMA executive staff

Remember, you only need to bring yourself, a few business cards and a willingness to share your feedback with SEMA and its volunteers. Please know that this will be a business casual event; no suits and ties at this one! R.S.V.P. to this event by e-mailing your first and last name, company name, e-mail address, company category (e.g. service, media, etc.) and preferred tour time to Andrea “AJ” Carney, or call 909/978-6697 for further details.

The industry's thoughts are with Linda Vaughn, Miss Hurst Golden Shifter, who is recovering from heart surgery she underwent in April.

SEMA and the specialty-equipment market community send wishes for a speedy recovery to Linda Vaughn, best known as the iconic Miss Hurst Golden Shifter. Vaughn underwent heart surgery April 28 to clear out blockage in her arteries.

Prior to the operation, Vaughn said, "I am tired of feeling 'low speed.'" After surgery, her spirits are equally as high and she is recovering as expected.

Throughout the ’60s, ’70s and in to the early ’80s, Vaughn's looks and charm were just as much of an attraction at the track as any of the high-powered machines of the times. Even today, with Vaughn no longer traveling the circuits as race queen, she is still one of the industry's best-known spokesmodels.

Vaughn was named the SEMA Person of the Year in 1979 and was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1985.

Members of the industry, friends and colleagues who would like to send well wishes and cards are encouraged to use the following address:

Linda Vaughn
P.O. Box 9577
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677