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Johnny Greaves races to PRO 4WD victory in Texas. Photo credit: TORC Series

Johnny Greaves wins PRO 4WD opener at TORC: The Off-Road Championship

Four-time defending champion Johnny Greaves drove his Monster Energy Toyota to an early win in PRO 4WD, Keegan Kincaid finessed his way to the top PRO 2WD podium spot, and Kyle Hart ran a perfect race in Atturo Tire PRO Light in the 2016 season opener of TORC: The Off-Road Championship presented by AMSOIL at Texas Motor Speedway. In the second night of championship racing, Chad Hord earned his first win in PRO 4WD, while Kincaid and Hart both fought for back-to-back wins in PRO 2WD and Atturo Tire PRO Light.

Precision Turbo and Engine Named Official Turbocharger of the OTTPA

Precision Turbo and Engine (PTE) has announced it has been named the Official Turbocharger of the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA) for the 2016–2019 pulling seasons. The Outlaws kicked off their season last weekend in Beggs, Oklahoma, and have a full summer with pulls from South Dakota to Texas. Precision Turbo & Engine will be highlighted on the big screen, in the souvenir book, through PA announcements at each event and on the Outlaw show on Velocity and Rev’n this fall.

Team BILSTEIN Racer Jerett Brooks’ #77 Pro Lite truck in action at Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, Lake Elsinore, California.

Team Bilstein Racer Jerett Brooks Dominates Pro Lite Class

Team BILSTEIN racer Jerett Brooks is the current leader in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) Pro Lite class point standings and is widely considered the favorite to win the Pro Lite Championship this year. Brooks finished in first place four times out of the first six rounds, securing victories by leading each race from start to finish. He also has one second-place finish to his credit. This month, he had another strong performance in rounds five and six of the LOORRS at Tooele, Utah. From his No. 1 starting position, Brooks came out on top in both races, claiming two first place finishes.

EnerSys is sponsoring driver Greg Adler’s ULTRA4 Racing and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) vehicles this year.

EnerSys Sponsors Greg Adler’s 2016 ULTRA4 Racing and LOORRS Vehicles

EnerSys will once again sponsor driver Greg Adler’s ULTRA4 Racing and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) vehicles this year. As associate sponsor, the ODYSSEY battery logo is prominently displayed on the rear bedside on both of Adler’s ULTRA4 vehicles and on his LOORRS Pro 4 vehicle, on all team apparel and all team racing publicity materials.

Quarter Mile Foundation Adds New V.I.P. Sponsors for Larry Morgan Roast Event

The Quarter Mile Foundation’s June 23 fundraiser roast of Pro Stock drag racer Larry Morgan has expanded the lineup of V.I.P. sponsors. The Roast will be held at The Colonnade, north of Milan, Ohio, during the NHRA/Mello Yello Summit Racing Equipment Nationals drag-race weekend. The new V.I.P. sponsors include Holley Performance Products, Lucas Oil Company and Speed City Performance. These companies join previously announced sponsors: National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), JEGS High Performance and the JEGS Foundation, Joe Hrudka and Country Corvette. Tickets may be ordered through Event Brite or by visiting the Quarter Mile Foundation’s website. 

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Johnny Greaves races to PRO 4WD victory in Texas. Photo credit: TORC Series

Johnny Greaves wins PRO 4WD opener at TORC: The Off-Road Championship

Four-time defending champion Johnny Greaves drove his Monster Energy Toyota to an early win in PRO 4WD, Keegan Kincaid finessed his way to the top PRO 2WD podium spot, and Kyle Hart ran a perfect race in Atturo Tire PRO Light in the 2016 season opener of TORC: The Off-Road Championship presented by AMSOIL at Texas Motor Speedway. In the second night of championship racing, Chad Hord earned his first win in PRO 4WD, while Kincaid and Hart both fought for back-to-back wins in PRO 2WD and Atturo Tire PRO Light.

Precision Turbo and Engine Named Official Turbocharger of the OTTPA

Precision Turbo and Engine (PTE) has announced it has been named the Official Turbocharger of the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA) for the 2016–2019 pulling seasons. The Outlaws kicked off their season last weekend in Beggs, Oklahoma, and have a full summer with pulls from South Dakota to Texas. Precision Turbo & Engine will be highlighted on the big screen, in the souvenir book, through PA announcements at each event and on the Outlaw show on Velocity and Rev’n this fall.

Team BILSTEIN Racer Jerett Brooks’ #77 Pro Lite truck in action at Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, Lake Elsinore, California.

Team Bilstein Racer Jerett Brooks Dominates Pro Lite Class

Team BILSTEIN racer Jerett Brooks is the current leader in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) Pro Lite class point standings and is widely considered the favorite to win the Pro Lite Championship this year. Brooks finished in first place four times out of the first six rounds, securing victories by leading each race from start to finish. He also has one second-place finish to his credit. This month, he had another strong performance in rounds five and six of the LOORRS at Tooele, Utah. From his No. 1 starting position, Brooks came out on top in both races, claiming two first place finishes.

EnerSys is sponsoring driver Greg Adler’s ULTRA4 Racing and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) vehicles this year.

EnerSys Sponsors Greg Adler’s 2016 ULTRA4 Racing and LOORRS Vehicles

EnerSys will once again sponsor driver Greg Adler’s ULTRA4 Racing and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) vehicles this year. As associate sponsor, the ODYSSEY battery logo is prominently displayed on the rear bedside on both of Adler’s ULTRA4 vehicles and on his LOORRS Pro 4 vehicle, on all team apparel and all team racing publicity materials.

Quarter Mile Foundation Adds New V.I.P. Sponsors for Larry Morgan Roast Event

The Quarter Mile Foundation’s June 23 fundraiser roast of Pro Stock drag racer Larry Morgan has expanded the lineup of V.I.P. sponsors. The Roast will be held at The Colonnade, north of Milan, Ohio, during the NHRA/Mello Yello Summit Racing Equipment Nationals drag-race weekend. The new V.I.P. sponsors include Holley Performance Products, Lucas Oil Company and Speed City Performance. These companies join previously announced sponsors: National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), JEGS High Performance and the JEGS Foundation, Joe Hrudka and Country Corvette. Tickets may be ordered through Event Brite or by visiting the Quarter Mile Foundation’s website. 

June is a critical month for the RPM Act. The House Energy and Commerce Committee must pass the RPM Act before the full Congress can vote on it. Don’t let Congress leave for its month-long summer recess without taking Committee action first. Contact your lawmakers today and urge them to act now!

June is a critical month for the RPM Act. The House Energy and Commerce Committee must pass the RPM Act before the full Congress can vote on it. Don’t let Congress leave for its month-long summer recess without taking Committee action first. Contact your lawmakers today and urge them to act now!

June is a critical month for the RPM Act. The House Energy and Commerce Committee must pass the RPM Act before the full Congress can vote on it. Don’t let Congress leave for its month-long summer recess without taking Committee action first. Contact your lawmakers today and urge them to act now!

June is a critical month for the RPM Act. The House Energy and Commerce Committee must pass the RPM Act before the full Congress can vote on it. Don’t let Congress leave for its month-long summer recess without taking Committee action first. Contact your lawmakers today and urge them to act now!

By SEMA Editors

Joe Moriarty Sr.

Joe Moriarty Sr., founder of Total Seal Piston Rings, lost his battle with heart disease and passed away June 1, 2016, at his home in Phoenix. He was a prolific inventor, holding several patents on piston rings, including Total Seal’s Gapless and Diamond Finish rings. Moriarty started the company in 1967 with a rotary engine design that was intended for OEMs. Total Seal Piston Rings saw tremendous growth over the last several years, producing some of the most advanced steel ring manufacturing capabilities available today.

He was inducted into the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Hall of Fame at the 2014 PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis.

Born Maurice Joseph Moriarty in 1928 in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, Moriarty leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Donna, and his children, Laureen, Tom, Patricia, Mike, John, Beth, Steve and Joey. He also has 17 grandchildren. His namesake, Joey Moriarty, will continue to run Total Seal Piston Rings in Phoenix.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 6, from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., at Heritage Funeral Chapel: 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ. Burial will take place Tuesday June 7, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., at Phoenix Memorial Park: 200 West Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ.

By SEMA Editors

Joe Moriarty Sr.

Joe Moriarty Sr., founder of Total Seal Piston Rings, lost his battle with heart disease and passed away June 1, 2016, at his home in Phoenix. He was a prolific inventor, holding several patents on piston rings, including Total Seal’s Gapless and Diamond Finish rings. Moriarty started the company in 1967 with a rotary engine design that was intended for OEMs. Total Seal Piston Rings saw tremendous growth over the last several years, producing some of the most advanced steel ring manufacturing capabilities available today.

He was inducted into the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Hall of Fame at the 2014 PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis.

Born Maurice Joseph Moriarty in 1928 in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, Moriarty leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Donna, and his children, Laureen, Tom, Patricia, Mike, John, Beth, Steve and Joey. He also has 17 grandchildren. His namesake, Joey Moriarty, will continue to run Total Seal Piston Rings in Phoenix.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 6, from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., at Heritage Funeral Chapel: 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ. Burial will take place Tuesday June 7, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., at Phoenix Memorial Park: 200 West Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ.

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WELD’s CCW Forged Performance brand will relocate to its Kansas City headquarters by December 31, 2016.

WELD to Consolidate CCW Forged Performance Daytona Operations Into its Kansas City Headquarters

WELD has announced that the operations of its Complete Custom Wheels (CCW) Forged Performance brand will relocate to its Kansas City headquarters by December 31, 2016. The process of moving equipment will begin in the late second half of this year. WELD acquired CCW of Holly Hill, Florida—a manufacturer of premium forged road race, sports car and luxury car wheels—in November 2014. WELD has designed space at its Kansas City facility to accommodate the move of CCW Forged Performance from its current operations in Florida.

DENSO Announces New Senior Manager of Quality Assurance

DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc. has promoted Wayne Eiffes to senior manager of quality assurance. In his new position, Eiffes will manage DENSO’s quality engineering and technical services departments responsible for customer and supplier quality, technical support, service and training, warranty operations and the diesel component sales and service network across the Americas. Eiffes has more than 25 years of experience in the original equipment and automotive aftermarket industries in the areas of engineering, technology and innovation. He joined DENSO Products and Services Americas in 2007 as manager of product management overseeing the electronics and sensors and fuel and electrical departments.

Hunter Engineering’s regional training facilities offer a variety of wheel service classes, including wheel alignment, wheel balancing and custom wheel and tire changing.

Hunter Engineering Opens Three New Regional Training Facilities

Hunter Engineering has announced three new regional Hunter training facilities will soon be open to students. The new training centers will be located in Harlingen, Texas, Canastota, New York, and Milford, Nebraska. Hunter now operates 43 training centers across the United States. Each of Hunter’s regional training facilities offers a variety of wheel service classes, including wheel alignment, wheel balancing and custom wheel and tire changing. Special courses may be created upon request and field seminars are available. A full-time ASE-certified instructor conducts each Hunter Training course. Fully equipped training service bays offer hands-on practice using the latest Hunter technology. Hunter Training facilities provide students with small class sizes and hands-on experience, including one-on-one time with the instructor. Classroom time is minimized to focus on skill application and emphasis is focused on learning equipment operation.

Elizabeth Puckett

Xceleration Media Group Hires Elizabeth Puckett as Digital Editor

Xceleration Media Group (XM) has hired Elizabeth Puckett as digital editor. In her new role, Puckett will be responsible for creation, management and distribution of digital content across XM’s three street websites and social media channels: Power & Performance News (PowerPerformanceNews.com), Street Rod Life (StreetRodLife.com), and Gearheads4Life (Gearheads4Life.com). Puckett, a third-generation gearhead, purchased her dream car—a ’98 LS1 Pontiac Firebird—which she immediately began modifying and racing. At 19, she took a job with Mustangs Unlimited as a content development specialist. She continued to hone her skills while working for Spork Marketing and becoming a regular contributor to many popular aftermarket and performance publications.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro to feature Rigid Industries LED Fog Lamps as Standard Equipment

Rigid Industries has announced that the ’17 Tacoma Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Pro will feature unique, TRD-specification Rigid Industries LED fog lamps as standard equipment. The ’17 Tacoma TRD Pro’s specialized off-road package will include a locking rear differential, crawl control, a multi-terrain select traction control system and TRD-tuned FOX internal bypass shocks. TRD-tuned front and rear springs further enhance capability over a standard Tacoma. TRD also chose to equip the ’17 Tacoma TRD Pro with Rigid’s lighting technology. All ’17 Tacoma TRD Pros—arriving in dealerships across the country in the fall of 2016—will benefit from Rigid’s LED lighting technology.

King Bearings Receives Jasper Overall Quality Award

King Engine Bearings has received its fourth consecutive Supplier Quality award from Jasper Engines and Transmission—a remanufacturer of gasoline and diesel powertrain components. In 2012, King received Jasper’s Outstanding Service award. Now, for the third consecutive year, King has earned Jasper’s Overall Quality award. King Engine Bearings joins two other companies to receive the Overall Quality award for 2015, which is determined by joint nominating efforts between Jasper sourcing and quality teams in key areas such as supplier scorecard results, corrective action requests, warranties, quality-control first-piece history and quality issue resolution.

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By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors can use the Project-Vehicle Builders form to offer parts to builders planning to construct a project vehicle for the 2016 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors at the 2016 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project—offering exhibitors the additional exposure of their product displayed on today’s hottest custom vehicles.

Updated each week in SEMA eNews, the association’s electronic newsletter, the list features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can use the information listed to contact exhibitors directly. With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2016 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 2016. All submissions are due by Friday, October 7, 2016. 

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2016 SEMA Show.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2016 SEMA Show only. Exhibitors: To be included in the list, access the form online.

Latest Submissions

Interior Components/Accessories

AVEC Products: Interior LED lighting. Contact Vinny Guzman, avecproducts3@gmail.com; 951-278-0008, ext. 703. Website: www.avecproducts.com.

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

AVEC Products: LED light bars, work lights, rock lights and more. Contact Vinny Guzman, avecproducts3@gmail.com; 951-278-0008, ext. 703. Website: www.avecproducts.com.

Ranch Hand Truck Accessories: Horizon front and rear, including Jeep Legend grille guard; Legend front bullnose, and rear;  Summit front, front bullnose; and Sport rear bumper. Jerry Courtney, jerry@ranchhand.com; 512-450-8714. Website: www.ranchhand.com.

Other Products/Services

AVEC Products: All LED lighting products. Contact Vinny Guzman, avecproducts3@gmail.com; 951-278-0008, ext. 703. Website: www.avecproducts.com.