By SEMA Editors

Team Fragola from Peach County High School earned first place with a time of 18:05 this past weekend at the Summit Racing Atlanta Motorama at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The teams are stacking up with six of the 11 qualifying events completed for the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge. To date, more than 30 teams will make travel plans to the national Dual Championship playoffs at the SEMA Show and PRI Show later this year.  

This past weekend at the Summit Racing Atlanta Motorama at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Team Fragola from Peach County High School earned first place with a time of 18:05—the best time of the season so far. Coming in second was Team Holley from Forsyth Central High School (20:15). These two Georgia-based teams also moved into first and second place for the 2016 playoff qualifiers.

Other qualifying teams included Team Weld Racing from Forsyth Central High School with 28:39, and Team Firestone from Sequoyah High School clocking 28:47. Three teams that also made the cut were Team Performance Quotient from Forsyth Central High School (33:20), Team Royal Purple from Americus Sumter High School (33:21) and Team Hedman Hedders from Sequoyah High School (33:37).

This weekend (April 23), teams will compete in Exton, Pennsylvania, at the Universal Technical Institute Pennsylvania Qualifier.

For more information, visit HotRoddersofTomorrow.com or connect with them on Facebook.

By SEMA Editors

Team Fragola from Peach County High School earned first place with a time of 18:05 this past weekend at the Summit Racing Atlanta Motorama at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The teams are stacking up with six of the 11 qualifying events completed for the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge. To date, more than 30 teams will make travel plans to the national Dual Championship playoffs at the SEMA Show and PRI Show later this year.  

This past weekend at the Summit Racing Atlanta Motorama at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Team Fragola from Peach County High School earned first place with a time of 18:05—the best time of the season so far. Coming in second was Team Holley from Forsyth Central High School (20:15). These two Georgia-based teams also moved into first and second place for the 2016 playoff qualifiers.

Other qualifying teams included Team Weld Racing from Forsyth Central High School with 28:39, and Team Firestone from Sequoyah High School clocking 28:47. Three teams that also made the cut were Team Performance Quotient from Forsyth Central High School (33:20), Team Royal Purple from Americus Sumter High School (33:21) and Team Hedman Hedders from Sequoyah High School (33:37).

This weekend (April 23), teams will compete in Exton, Pennsylvania, at the Universal Technical Institute Pennsylvania Qualifier.

For more information, visit HotRoddersofTomorrow.com or connect with them on Facebook.

By Chad Simon

The 2016 SEMA Installation Gala is scheduled for Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California.

Join friends and colleagues for the SEMA Installation Gala. This special evening honors the specialty-equipment industry’s pioneers and dedicated volunteers, 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker—and the association’s incoming and outgoing SEMA Board members.

Themed “Leaders and Legends,” the 2016 SEMA Installation Gala will feature up-and-coming industry leaders and esteemed icons from the automotive accessories world. The celebration will include a cocktail reception, where the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races will take place, and dinner will follow. Purchasing a pinewood vehicle supports various SEMA Cares charities.

The 2016 SEMA Installation Gala is scheduled for Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. All SEMA-member companies are invited to join the festivities, but seats are limited.

Register for the event at www.SEMA.org/gala.

By Chad Simon

The 2016 SEMA Installation Gala is scheduled for Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California.

Join friends and colleagues for the SEMA Installation Gala. This special evening honors the specialty-equipment industry’s pioneers and dedicated volunteers, 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker—and the association’s incoming and outgoing SEMA Board members.

Themed “Leaders and Legends,” the 2016 SEMA Installation Gala will feature up-and-coming industry leaders and esteemed icons from the automotive accessories world. The celebration will include a cocktail reception, where the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races will take place, and dinner will follow. Purchasing a pinewood vehicle supports various SEMA Cares charities.

The 2016 SEMA Installation Gala is scheduled for Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. All SEMA-member companies are invited to join the festivities, but seats are limited.

Register for the event at www.SEMA.org/gala.

By Chad Simon

The 2016 SEMA Installation Gala is scheduled for Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California.

Join friends and colleagues for the SEMA Installation Gala. This special evening honors the specialty-equipment industry’s pioneers and dedicated volunteers, 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker—and the association’s incoming and outgoing SEMA Board members.

Themed “Leaders and Legends,” the 2016 SEMA Installation Gala will feature up-and-coming industry leaders and esteemed icons from the automotive accessories world. The celebration will include a cocktail reception, where the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races will take place, and dinner will follow. Purchasing a pinewood vehicle supports various SEMA Cares charities.

The 2016 SEMA Installation Gala is scheduled for Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. All SEMA-member companies are invited to join the festivities, but seats are limited.

Register for the event at www.SEMA.org/gala.

By Jason Catullo

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is designed with all exhibitor types in mind, regardless of a company’s trade show experience, years in the marketplace or goals for the SEMA Show.

Register for the 2016 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit online at www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit.

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is where you’ll learn insider tips to enhance your Show investment through effective planning, marketing and budgeting. You will work hands-on with Show experts to minimize costs on services such as material handling and electrical, explore promotional opportunities through sponsorships, and be presented with proven strategies to drive buyer traffic to your booth.

The program is designed with all exhibitor types in mind, making the Summit valuable for all participants, regardless of a company’s trade show experience, years in the marketplace or goals for the SEMA Show.

There is no cost to participate in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Complimentary hotel rooms are available to exhibitors and staff. Space for the event is limited. To guarantee your spot, sign up today at www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit. 

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Jason Catullo

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is designed with all exhibitor types in mind, regardless of a company’s trade show experience, years in the marketplace or goals for the SEMA Show.

Register for the 2016 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit online at www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit.

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is where you’ll learn insider tips to enhance your Show investment through effective planning, marketing and budgeting. You will work hands-on with Show experts to minimize costs on services such as material handling and electrical, explore promotional opportunities through sponsorships, and be presented with proven strategies to drive buyer traffic to your booth.

The program is designed with all exhibitor types in mind, making the Summit valuable for all participants, regardless of a company’s trade show experience, years in the marketplace or goals for the SEMA Show.

There is no cost to participate in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Complimentary hotel rooms are available to exhibitors and staff. Space for the event is limited. To guarantee your spot, sign up today at www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit. 

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Jason Catullo

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is designed with all exhibitor types in mind, regardless of a company’s trade show experience, years in the marketplace or goals for the SEMA Show.

Register for the 2016 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit online at www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit.

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is where you’ll learn insider tips to enhance your Show investment through effective planning, marketing and budgeting. You will work hands-on with Show experts to minimize costs on services such as material handling and electrical, explore promotional opportunities through sponsorships, and be presented with proven strategies to drive buyer traffic to your booth.

The program is designed with all exhibitor types in mind, making the Summit valuable for all participants, regardless of a company’s trade show experience, years in the marketplace or goals for the SEMA Show.

There is no cost to participate in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Complimentary hotel rooms are available to exhibitors and staff. Space for the event is limited. To guarantee your spot, sign up today at www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit. 

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

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.