By Della Domingo

Results of the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with Chris Douglas from COMP Performance Group, Kyle Fickler of Aeromotive Inc. and Les Rudd from Bob Cook Sales elected to serve on the board. While Fickler is a current SEMA Board member who was re-elected to the group, Douglas and Rudd will join as the newest members.

Chris Douglas		Kyle Fickler		Les Rudd

2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Doug Evans, Luken Communications LLC
Chairman-Elect: Wade Kawasaki, Coker Group
Immediate-Past Chairman and Secretary: Nate Shelton, Driven Performance Brands
Treasurer: John Johnson, The Spartan Group

Board Members

• Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Jim Bingham, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Susan Carpenter, JR Products
• Laurel Dasher, MagnaFlow
• Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group
• Kyle Fickler, Aeromotive Inc.
• Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing
• Dan Kahn, Kahn Media Inc.
• Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
• Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales

Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by all SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ reps and services.

The entire 2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors will be honored and recognized during the SEMA Installation and Gala in July. At the same time, current SEMA Board members Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension Systems will conclude their volunteer terms and be honored for their service and contributions. The event will also feature a special tribute to the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

By Della Domingo

Results of the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with Chris Douglas from COMP Performance Group, Kyle Fickler of Aeromotive Inc. and Les Rudd from Bob Cook Sales elected to serve on the board. While Fickler is a current SEMA Board member who was re-elected to the group, Douglas and Rudd will join as the newest members.

Chris Douglas		Kyle Fickler		Les Rudd

2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Doug Evans, Luken Communications LLC
Chairman-Elect: Wade Kawasaki, Coker Group
Immediate-Past Chairman and Secretary: Nate Shelton, Driven Performance Brands
Treasurer: John Johnson, The Spartan Group

Board Members

• Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Jim Bingham, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Susan Carpenter, JR Products
• Laurel Dasher, MagnaFlow
• Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group
• Kyle Fickler, Aeromotive Inc.
• Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing
• Dan Kahn, Kahn Media Inc.
• Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
• Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales

Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by all SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ reps and services.

The entire 2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors will be honored and recognized during the SEMA Installation and Gala in July. At the same time, current SEMA Board members Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension Systems will conclude their volunteer terms and be honored for their service and contributions. The event will also feature a special tribute to the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

SEMA News—June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos courtesy SpiedBilde, Brian Williams. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.

Mustang Mach 1 Mule		’17 Silverado 3500 HD
Some sources seem to think that this is the next Ford Mustang Mach 1 mule. This Mustang 5.0 includes a quad exhaust setup, as seen on the GT350, and with a beefier rear axle, suggesting that this Mustang is packing more than the GT’s 435 hp. A Mach 1 was last offered in ’03 and ’04, where it got a 30hp upgrade over the GT, along with special styling changes that recalled the Mach 1s of the late ’60s and early ’70s. In keeping with Ford’s product plan for the Mustang, special editions will be rolled out on a yearly basis, sometimes with performance upgrades. Expect to see more special-edition Mustangs in time for the ’17 model year.		This is the Chevy Silverado HD, featuring the latest Duramax diesel engine. It was caught cold-weather testing in Michigan. GM is expected to give a revamp to the Duramax diesel in the HD Silverado and Sierra trucks.   Reports suggest that the current 6.6L V8 unit will be thoroughly worked over, pushing it comfortably over the 425hp mark and providing at least 860 lb.-ft. of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is also likely to become standard fare, but a 10-speed unit may not be far behind.   Expect to see the Silverado and Sierra HD later this year.
Ram HD Truck		’17 Camaro ZL1
Is Ram going to be the next brand that uses the Hellcat engine? Spotted among various Chrysler prototypes is a heavily modified Ram HD with a cobbled-together front end that could hide the supercharged V8 that makes 707 hp in the Charger and Challenger Hellcat musclecars. A source says that FCA is looking to put the Hellcat motor in everything it fits in, as it’s proven to be a huge boost for sales of the rear-drive cars. It’s already destined for the Grand Cherokee.		This ’17 Chevy Camaro ZL1 was caught while track testing in Milford, Michigan. This version should be able to make the most of its lighter and smaller platform in both coupe and convertible versions. The Camaro ZL1 is expected to be powered by the supercharged 6.2L V8 from the Corvette Z06 and Cadillac CTS-V, tuned to somewhere near 640 hp—a substantial boost over the old ZL1’s 550 horses. A six-speed manual is expected to be offered, but an automatic could also be available this time. Expect the ZL1 to be on sale in time for the ’17 model year.

SEMA News—June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos courtesy SpiedBilde, Brian Williams. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.

Mustang Mach 1 Mule		’17 Silverado 3500 HD
Some sources seem to think that this is the next Ford Mustang Mach 1 mule. This Mustang 5.0 includes a quad exhaust setup, as seen on the GT350, and with a beefier rear axle, suggesting that this Mustang is packing more than the GT’s 435 hp. A Mach 1 was last offered in ’03 and ’04, where it got a 30hp upgrade over the GT, along with special styling changes that recalled the Mach 1s of the late ’60s and early ’70s. In keeping with Ford’s product plan for the Mustang, special editions will be rolled out on a yearly basis, sometimes with performance upgrades. Expect to see more special-edition Mustangs in time for the ’17 model year.		This is the Chevy Silverado HD, featuring the latest Duramax diesel engine. It was caught cold-weather testing in Michigan. GM is expected to give a revamp to the Duramax diesel in the HD Silverado and Sierra trucks.   Reports suggest that the current 6.6L V8 unit will be thoroughly worked over, pushing it comfortably over the 425hp mark and providing at least 860 lb.-ft. of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is also likely to become standard fare, but a 10-speed unit may not be far behind.   Expect to see the Silverado and Sierra HD later this year.
Ram HD Truck		’17 Camaro ZL1
Is Ram going to be the next brand that uses the Hellcat engine? Spotted among various Chrysler prototypes is a heavily modified Ram HD with a cobbled-together front end that could hide the supercharged V8 that makes 707 hp in the Charger and Challenger Hellcat musclecars. A source says that FCA is looking to put the Hellcat motor in everything it fits in, as it’s proven to be a huge boost for sales of the rear-drive cars. It’s already destined for the Grand Cherokee.		This ’17 Chevy Camaro ZL1 was caught while track testing in Milford, Michigan. This version should be able to make the most of its lighter and smaller platform in both coupe and convertible versions. The Camaro ZL1 is expected to be powered by the supercharged 6.2L V8 from the Corvette Z06 and Cadillac CTS-V, tuned to somewhere near 640 hp—a substantial boost over the old ZL1’s 550 horses. A six-speed manual is expected to be offered, but an automatic could also be available this time. Expect the ZL1 to be on sale in time for the ’17 model year.

SEMA News—June 2016

HERITAGE

By Drew Hardin

Photo Courtesy Petersen Archive

Glue-On Glamour

Dot-O-Wols were considered “the latest in tire glamorizing” when Al Paloczy photographed them in the September 1959 issue of Car Craft magazine.

“Constantly on the vigil for new restyle products, timely customizers are jumping on the bandwagon for the Dot-O-Wol tire patches,” said the article, which noted that the dots were available in black for whitewall tires and white for blackwalls.

The story outlined the steps needed to attach the dots to the tire: Measure and mark off where the dots will go so that they’re evenly spaced around the tire; use the abrasive tool included in the kit to rough the sidewall surface below the dot; squeeze a bit of cement (also included in the kit) on the dot’s mount location; peel off the dot’s paper backing, exposing the adhesive on the back of the dot; and apply the Dot-O-Wol to the tire. “Adhesive and patch will bond together.”

Car Craft’s single-page story showed only close-ups of the tires, not the cars they were mounted on. But a search of the Petersen photo archive turned up all of Paloczy’s film for the story, which included overall shots of the cars. The how-to was photographed on a ’55 Thunderbird that had been customized with nerf bars, a tubular grille and pinstriping by George Barris.

The tire used for the story’s lead shot was mounted on a ’59 Corvette, unmodified except for the tire dressing. We did notice that the ’Vette had an Oregon license plate and that the address listed in the story for Dot-O-Wol company was in Portland. Makes us wonder if the Dot-O-Wol folks brought their dots—and a demonstrator car—south for some publicity from the LA-based magazine.

SEMA News—June 2016

HERITAGE

By Drew Hardin

Photo Courtesy Petersen Archive

Glue-On Glamour

Dot-O-Wols were considered “the latest in tire glamorizing” when Al Paloczy photographed them in the September 1959 issue of Car Craft magazine.

“Constantly on the vigil for new restyle products, timely customizers are jumping on the bandwagon for the Dot-O-Wol tire patches,” said the article, which noted that the dots were available in black for whitewall tires and white for blackwalls.

The story outlined the steps needed to attach the dots to the tire: Measure and mark off where the dots will go so that they’re evenly spaced around the tire; use the abrasive tool included in the kit to rough the sidewall surface below the dot; squeeze a bit of cement (also included in the kit) on the dot’s mount location; peel off the dot’s paper backing, exposing the adhesive on the back of the dot; and apply the Dot-O-Wol to the tire. “Adhesive and patch will bond together.”

Car Craft’s single-page story showed only close-ups of the tires, not the cars they were mounted on. But a search of the Petersen photo archive turned up all of Paloczy’s film for the story, which included overall shots of the cars. The how-to was photographed on a ’55 Thunderbird that had been customized with nerf bars, a tubular grille and pinstriping by George Barris.

The tire used for the story’s lead shot was mounted on a ’59 Corvette, unmodified except for the tire dressing. We did notice that the ’Vette had an Oregon license plate and that the address listed in the story for Dot-O-Wol company was in Portland. Makes us wonder if the Dot-O-Wol folks brought their dots—and a demonstrator car—south for some publicity from the LA-based magazine.

SEMA News—June 2016

HERITAGE

By Drew Hardin

Photo Courtesy Petersen Archive

Glue-On Glamour

Dot-O-Wols were considered “the latest in tire glamorizing” when Al Paloczy photographed them in the September 1959 issue of Car Craft magazine.

“Constantly on the vigil for new restyle products, timely customizers are jumping on the bandwagon for the Dot-O-Wol tire patches,” said the article, which noted that the dots were available in black for whitewall tires and white for blackwalls.

The story outlined the steps needed to attach the dots to the tire: Measure and mark off where the dots will go so that they’re evenly spaced around the tire; use the abrasive tool included in the kit to rough the sidewall surface below the dot; squeeze a bit of cement (also included in the kit) on the dot’s mount location; peel off the dot’s paper backing, exposing the adhesive on the back of the dot; and apply the Dot-O-Wol to the tire. “Adhesive and patch will bond together.”

Car Craft’s single-page story showed only close-ups of the tires, not the cars they were mounted on. But a search of the Petersen photo archive turned up all of Paloczy’s film for the story, which included overall shots of the cars. The how-to was photographed on a ’55 Thunderbird that had been customized with nerf bars, a tubular grille and pinstriping by George Barris.

The tire used for the story’s lead shot was mounted on a ’59 Corvette, unmodified except for the tire dressing. We did notice that the ’Vette had an Oregon license plate and that the address listed in the story for Dot-O-Wol company was in Portland. Makes us wonder if the Dot-O-Wol folks brought their dots—and a demonstrator car—south for some publicity from the LA-based magazine.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

By Jason Catullo

Now that the Priority Selection Process is complete, SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to reserve hotels rooms, register staff and become familiar with the Show’s Exhibitor Services Manual.

Now that you have your booth location for the 2016 SEMA Show, there are three steps that SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors to take now to save time and be better prepared as Show time approaches.

1. Lock-In Guaranteed Low Hotel Rates  

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists more than 30 hotels and their rates and is powered by OnPeak, the Official Housing Partner of the SEMA Show. Booking through OnPeak means that exhibitors can lock in guaranteed low rates for hotels now and benefit from added perks, such as no booking or cancellation fees and simple tools to manage group bookings. Properties can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating.

2. Register Your Staff

Completing registration early allows companies to ensure their staff members have the credentials needed prior to the Show's opening and helps to avoid registration lines on site. Register your staff at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

3. Review The Exhibitor Services Manual

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM) contains all of the forms, instructions and deadline information for companies to execute a successful Show plan. One key element of the ESM that exhibitors are encouraged to become acquainted with at this point of Show preparation is the Exhibitor Deadline Checklist. The list provides every key deadline from now until the beginning of the 2016 SEMA Show.

The earliest deadlines begin in July, with the photo submission deadline for SEMA pre-Show publications on July 22, online press release submissions for inclusion in SEMA pre-Show publications on July 25, and Media Conference Applications on July 29.

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.