By SEMA Editors

The information contained in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Service Manual will help exhibitors to hit the Show floor ready to conduct business.

Now that many exhibitors have secured their spot at the 2020 SEMA Show, they are encouraged to access the Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM) for early-bird rates on booth services, deadline and budget check lists, shipping information, sponsorship opportunities and much more.

The SEMA Show ESM is an online exhibitor resource that contains all of the pertinent information and forms to prepare for a successful SEMA Show experience.

To help companies navigate the ESM efficiently, each section is broken down to the basics. Exhibitors are encouraged to become familiar with the website to understand how the tools available will pay dividends with ease of participation, better visibility with buyers, and more ways to save exhibitors time and money.

Below is an example of what resources and information are included in the ESM. Access the entire ESM at https://exhibitor.semashow.com.

Included in the Exhibitor Service Manual:

• Guidelines & Policies
• Advertising Opportunities
• Public Relations Opportunities
• Sponsorship Brochures
• Meeting Room Applications
• FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
• Feature Vehicle Information and Applications
• Booth Vehicle Information and Applications

More information about the 2020 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

The information contained in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Service Manual will help exhibitors to hit the Show floor ready to conduct business.

Now that many exhibitors have secured their spot at the 2020 SEMA Show, they are encouraged to access the Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM) for early-bird rates on booth services, deadline and budget check lists, shipping information, sponsorship opportunities and much more.

The SEMA Show ESM is an online exhibitor resource that contains all of the pertinent information and forms to prepare for a successful SEMA Show experience.

To help companies navigate the ESM efficiently, each section is broken down to the basics. Exhibitors are encouraged to become familiar with the website to understand how the tools available will pay dividends with ease of participation, better visibility with buyers, and more ways to save exhibitors time and money.

Below is an example of what resources and information are included in the ESM. Access the entire ESM at https://exhibitor.semashow.com.

Included in the Exhibitor Service Manual:

• Guidelines & Policies
• Advertising Opportunities
• Public Relations Opportunities
• Sponsorship Brochures
• Meeting Room Applications
• FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
• Feature Vehicle Information and Applications
• Booth Vehicle Information and Applications

More information about the 2020 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

The information contained in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Service Manual will help exhibitors to hit the Show floor ready to conduct business.

Now that many exhibitors have secured their spot at the 2020 SEMA Show, they are encouraged to access the Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM) for early-bird rates on booth services, deadline and budget check lists, shipping information, sponsorship opportunities and much more.

The SEMA Show ESM is an online exhibitor resource that contains all of the pertinent information and forms to prepare for a successful SEMA Show experience.

To help companies navigate the ESM efficiently, each section is broken down to the basics. Exhibitors are encouraged to become familiar with the website to understand how the tools available will pay dividends with ease of participation, better visibility with buyers, and more ways to save exhibitors time and money.

Below is an example of what resources and information are included in the ESM. Access the entire ESM at https://exhibitor.semashow.com.

Included in the Exhibitor Service Manual:

• Guidelines & Policies
• Advertising Opportunities
• Public Relations Opportunities
• Sponsorship Brochures
• Meeting Room Applications
• FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
• Feature Vehicle Information and Applications
• Booth Vehicle Information and Applications

More information about the 2020 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA eNews highlights products from member-companies each week. This week's submissions are listed below.

The companies included with the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) logo are also members of the SDC, the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository. The SDC is an end-to-end solution to help you author, validate, store, and distribute product data. All incoming data is validated for compliance to PIES and ACES standards, eliminating confusing proprietary data formats. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

Submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA eNews highlights products from member-companies each week. This week's submissions are listed below.

The companies included with the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) logo are also members of the SDC, the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository. The SDC is an end-to-end solution to help you author, validate, store, and distribute product data. All incoming data is validated for compliance to PIES and ACES standards, eliminating confusing proprietary data formats. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

Submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

By Ashley Reyes

During the upcoming webinar, the YEN Select Committee will introduce and welcome three new select committee members and discuss essential updates on the network’s latest programs and resources.

All SEMA Young Executive Network (YEN) members are invited to join the network for their upcoming webinar and open call on July 15, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

The YEN Select Committee will introduce and welcome three new select committee members and discuss essential updates on the network’s latest programs and resources. Items on the agenda include information on YEN’s 2020 SEMA Show reception, Launch Pad program updates, Facebook Live Chat opportunities, YEN social media, Member of the Month nominations and new business.

This is a great opportunity to connect directly with network leadership and get your questions answered while providing your unique feedback to help us better serve YEN members.

Register now!

For additional questions regarding the event, contact YEN Council Director Denise Waddingham at deniselw@sema.org.

By Ashley Reyes

During the upcoming webinar, the YEN Select Committee will introduce and welcome three new select committee members and discuss essential updates on the network’s latest programs and resources.

All SEMA Young Executive Network (YEN) members are invited to join the network for their upcoming webinar and open call on July 15, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

The YEN Select Committee will introduce and welcome three new select committee members and discuss essential updates on the network’s latest programs and resources. Items on the agenda include information on YEN’s 2020 SEMA Show reception, Launch Pad program updates, Facebook Live Chat opportunities, YEN social media, Member of the Month nominations and new business.

This is a great opportunity to connect directly with network leadership and get your questions answered while providing your unique feedback to help us better serve YEN members.

Register now!

For additional questions regarding the event, contact YEN Council Director Denise Waddingham at deniselw@sema.org.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Adam Flamholc in his Corvette won with a 3.85 against Craig Sullivan, who clicked off at 4.05 in his Daytona.

Race Wrap: Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals

While the Coronavirus pushed pause on the 2020 NMCA and NMRA season, drivers in both series pushed play at the 12th Annual Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals, June 25–28 at Atlanta Dragway.

VP Racing Lubricants Xtreme Pro Mod: On the NMCA side, Adam Flamholc in his Corvette won with a 3.85 against Craig Sullivan, who clicked off at 4.05 in his Daytona.

Mickey Thompson/VP Racing Madditives Street Outlaw: Phil Hines in his Mustang got the win after a tight 4.50-to-4.51 matchup against Tony Hobson and his Mustang in the final round.

Holley EFI Factory Super Cars: The final round featured Tripp Carter and Chuck Watson and their Mustang Cobra Jets built at Watson Racing. Carter collected the win with a 7.84, while Watson was forced to get out of the throttle.

ARP Nitrous Pro Street: Randy Dolensek’s Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II clone scored a 4.56 against Vince Khoury, who turned in a 4.61 in his Firebird.

NMCA Edelbrock Xtreme Street and NMRA Edelbrock Renegade: Bob Zelenak blasted to a 4.83 in his Mustang to secure the win over Scott Grove, who was 5.10 in his Mustang.

Dart NA 10.5 presented by Diamond Pistons: Leonard Long in his Mustang put up a 7.91 to take the win over Rich Nye, who recorded an 8.07 in his Mustang.

Chevrolet Performance Stock presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center: Gary Duncan dished out a 10.48 in his Camaro over Ronnie Hackelton’s 10.93.

Coan Engineering Stock/Super Stock Combo: Al Wilson and Doug Duell made it to the final, where Wilson won with a 13.65 on a 13.58 dial-in his AMC Spirit, while Duell was 10.60 on a 10.57 in his Fury.

Quick Fuel Technology Nostalgia Super Stock: Kevin Gass grabbed the win after running right on his 9.75 index in his Chevelle when Ron Tiller tripped the red light in his Coronet.

Detroit Truetrac Nostalgia Muscle Car: Andy Warren and Cindee Hall made it to the final, where Warren ran a 10.31 on a 10.25 index in his Caprice to take the win over Hall, who gave him a tight race before slightly breaking out with a 12.99 on a 13.00 index in her Falcon.

MagnaFuel Open Comp: The final round saw Dan Caissie and his Mustang and David Rickey and his Camaro. Caissie collected the win when Rickey went red.

TorqStorm Superchargers True Street: Mark Scordato motored to the overall win with a 9.46 average, while Dan Nusbaum nailed the runner-up finish with a 9.92 average. Alex Corella was the 10-second winner, Ben Bramlett was the 11-second winner, Mike Baker was the 12-second winner, Dylan Derby was the 13-second winner and Kay Ward was the 14-second winner. Allen Smith took the 15-second win.

Dodge // Mopar HEMI Shootout: Haden Banks was the overall winner with a 9.91 average, while Pete Mansolillo was the runner-up with a 10.35 average. Richard Stimson took the 10-second win, William Field emerged as the 11-second winner, Jeff Smith landed the 12-second win, Alan Scanlan was the 13-second winner, Joe Giordano was the 14-second winner and Chris Hall rounded things out as the 15-second winner.

Arrington Performance HEMI Quick 8 presented by Red Line Oil: Wade Atchison defeated William Field with a 10.35 to Field’s 11.33.

Chevrolet Performance Street Car Challenge: Terry Faust wrapped up the overall win with a 9.70 average, while Don Dixon wrapped up the runner-up finish with a 9.72 average. Other winners included Jeff Bradley in the 10-second category, Harv Owen in the 11-second category, Tom Calabrese in the 12-second category and Angel Gawden in the 13-second category. Don Carter cemented the win in the 15-second category.

True Street Bracket3: Dan Caissie collected the win with a 10.88 on a 10.76 dial-in his Mustang against Allen Smith, who stopped the clocks at 15.34 on a 15.20 dial in his C1500.

The NMCA’s next event is the Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl presented by HPJ Performance, July 30–August 2, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.

Lucas Oil to Sponsor Summernationals at Indianapolis

With 2020 racing action on the horizon, NHRA has announced Lucas Oil as the title rights sponsor of the July 18–19 event at the Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis will be the second of back-to-back events in Indy for the stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Racing action will include Top Fuel and Funny Car divisions as well as the 2020 season debuts of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service and the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown and the resumption of the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series that competed at the season’s first two events.

Terry Faust piloted his ’02 Corvette Z06 to a 9.706 average over the course of three back-to-back passes to take home the overall win in his class.

Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series Results

Racers in the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series were ready to get back to racing action at the 12th Annual Scoggin-Dickey Parts

Late Model Engines Street King: Bryan Williams, piloting his ’99 Firebird, bested Paul Smith and Steven Griswold on his way to the finals. There, Williams clashed with Kurt Anderson and his borrowed ’01 Camaro. He took the win with a 10.03 to Anderson’s 10.52. Williams got a big head start off the tree, which cemented his spot in the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle.

Proform Rumble: In the finals, David Rickey met Regina Puckett in her ’10 Camaro SS. Rickey cut down the tree and never looked back, as he cruised to victory.

Chevrolet Performance Stock: Gary Duncan, stepping in as driver for his son Scotty, drove his ’85 Camaro to a win over Ronnie Hackelton’s ’10 Camaro, 10.48 to 10.93.

Chevrolet Performance Street Car Challenge: Terry Faust piloted his ’02 Corvette Z06 to a 9.706 average over the course of three back-to-back passes to take home the overall win in the class. Jeff Bradley won the 10-second class with a 10.61 average, while Harv Owen (11-second), Thomas Calabrese (12-second), Angel Gaulden (13-second), and Don Carter (15-second) also took trips to the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle in their respective classes.

Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series racers will return to action in just a few weeks as the Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl presented by HPJ Performance rolls into World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois, July 30–August 2.

NHRA Northwest Nationals Canceled Due to State and County Restrictions

The Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, originally scheduled for July 31–August 2, outside of Seattle, has been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions in Washington state and King County that would not allow fans to attend the event. For the event to proceed with fans in attendance, King County, where the track is located, would need to reach Phase 4 of Washington’s reopening plan. As of today, King County is still in Phase 2 and with the time required before moving into subsequent phases, it would be very unlikely, if not impossible, to arrive at Phase 4 in time for the rescheduled 2020 event. Event ticket holders will receive more information from Pacific Raceways via email soon and are encouraged to visit www.pacificraceways.com to learn about their options. The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule restarts in Indianapolis on July 11, with the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals and continues in Indianapolis on July 18, with the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals. The series then travels to the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals, presented by Pennzoil, August 7–9, at Bandimere Speedway outside of Denver. The tour then heads to Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California, for the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals, November 13–15. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nhra.com/schedule/2020.

SCORE Announces August Race Dates for Baja 500

After reviewing numerous options and further analysis of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation with Baja California and Ensenada authorities as well as Private Sector Organizations, SCORE International has announced new dates for the BFGoodrich Tires 52nd annual SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Season opener of the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship will be held from August 4–9, in Ensenada, B.C. Mexico and will include qualifying for SCORE Trophy Truck, SCORE TT Legend, Class 1 and the Trophy Truck Spec classes to be held midway through race week. The detailed race schedule will be available next week on the SCORE website under race info at www.score-international.com.

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

By Jay Carpio

The SEMA Video Archives is about re-living special moments in our industry’s history. From interviews with industry legends to SEMA Show recaps and more, these videos offer viewers a chance to watch our SEMA Family doing what it does best—working hard, pushing the limits and having a little bit of fun, too.

This week’s video features interviews with builder Jonathan Chu and a tour at the SEMA Garage.

By SEMA Editors

The new F-150 will be rated to tow at least 12,000 lbs. via a 3.5L PowerBoost V6 and electric motor combo. There are 11 different grill options available across the lineup.

Late last week, Ford revealed a new F-150, signaling that the enthusiast aftermarket will have new raw material to work with when the latest F-150 hits showrooms this fall. The new F-150 design includes a number of new features and qualities aimed at enhancing both commercial work and personal use.

Based on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame with a high-strength aluminum alloy body, the exterior is redesigned with an updated headlamp design, new power dome hood and wrap-around bumpers. Higher front fenders, a tucked-in midsection and larger-diameter tires pulled out three-quarters of an inch create a broader stance.

There are 11 grille options available across the series lineup. Functional upgrades include available LED headlamps and taillamps, and available full-length extended power running boards with a kick switch that provide better truck-side cargo box accessibility.

The most aerodynamic F-150 ever, the pickup features new active grille shutters, a new automatically deploying active air dam, and new cab and tailgate geometry, all working together to reduce drag and improve fuel consumption.

The interior is completely redesigned with advanced materials, a wide array of optional features and new color choices.

Redesigned Interior

The interior is completely redesigned with enhanced materials, new color choices and more storage, plus new features, such as more soil-resistant two-tone seats for XL or the new standard dual glovebox.

F-150 introduced an all-new 12-in. center screen—standard on XLT high series and above—that allows customers to split the screen and control multiple functions simultaneously, including navigation, music or truck features. An 8-in. touch screen, standard on XL and XLT standard and mid-series trucks, means every customer gets touch-screen functionality and better rearview camera vision. Both screens feature access to the new digital owner’s manual.

An available new 12-in. digital gauge cluster features a large information-on-demand area, along with truck-specific graphics and animations that respond to the all-new F-150’s selectable drive modes and can display off-roading data and turn-by-turn navigation.

As a mobile office, the F-150’s new optional Interior Work Surface is designed for signing documents, working on a 15-in. laptop or eating a meal when parked. It is available in both bench and captain’s chair seating configurations on XL to Limited. Knowing many customers prefer a console shifter, Ford has created a stowable unit for F-150, which easily folds into the center console with the push of a button and allows full access to the large work surface when in park.

Max Recline Seats available on King Ranch, Platinum and Limited models fold flat to nearly 180 degrees, with the bottom cushion rising to meet the back cushion and the upper back support rotating forward up to 10 degrees for maximum comfort.

Available lockable, fold-flat rear storage adds a vault to the F-150 that extends the width of the rear seats. Every all-new F-150 comes standard with new cleats mounted to the sides of the tailgate to act as tie-down locations for extra-long items in the bed. New clamp pockets are built in to the tailgate of every truck, so customers can hold materials down for precision work. An available flat Tailgate Work Surface also includes integrated rulers, a mobile device holder, cupholder and pencil holder.

The all-new F-150 will offer available Trailer Reverse Guidance and Pro Trailer Backup Assist. Trailer Reverse Guidance, made popular on Super Duty, uses the truck’s high-resolution cameras to provide multiple views along with helpful graphics that tell drivers which way to turn the steering wheel while backing up. Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which makes backing up a trailer as easy as turning a dial, continues on F-150.

The new eight-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen is available starting on F-150 XLT, while the optional 18-speaker B&O Unleashed system with speakers in the headliner and front headrests is available on F-150 Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum, and standard on Limited.

The new F-150 will offer an optional feature to export power through power plugs, accessible in the bed and the cabin.

Hybrid Powertrain Option

The all-new 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid V6 powertrain is targeted to deliver the most torque and horsepower of any light-duty full-size pickup, according to Ford. Available on every trim level from F-150 XL to Limited, the PowerBoost system adds instant electric torque to Ford’s 3.5L EcoBoost V6. It is targeting an EPA-estimated range of approximately 700 miles on a single tank of gas and will deliver at least 12,000 lbs. of available maximum towing. Final EPA-estimated mileage numbers will be available later this year.

PowerBoost combines Ford’s EcoBoost engine and 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with a 35-kilowatt (47 hp) electric motor integrated into the transmission, as well as software calibrated specially for truck use, including drive modes, such as tow/haul to help customers better manage towing heavy trailers.

The electric motor applies regenerative braking energy capture to help recharge the 1.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. The battery is efficiently packaged underneath the truck, leaving the cab and cargo box of PowerBoost F-150 as spacious for passengers and cargo as other comparably equipped F-150 models. The system is capable of sustained battery usage at extreme outside temperatures or under heavy loads.

For worksite use, the Pro Power Onboard option brings generator levels of exportable power to work sites, camp sites and everyday life. Pro Power Onboard is available with a 2.0-kilowatt output on optional gas engines, while PowerBoost-equipped F-150 comes standard with 2.4 kilowatts of output or an optional 7.2 kilowatts of output. Power is accessible through in-cabin outlets and up to four cargo bed-mounted 120-volt 20-amp outlets, with a 240-volt 30-amp outlet on the 7.2-kilowatt version. The system also provides power on the move to charge tool batteries in between jobs.

Safety and Convenience

The all-new F-150 will include standard over-the-air updates. These updates are bumper-to-bumper, and can include all-new functions and additional features throughout the life of the truck. They can support preventative maintenance, reduce repair trips, provide improved performance and ultimately result in more vehicle up-time.

Ford offers complimentary technology, including 911 Assist, which automatically alerts emergency responders in the event of an accident, and FordPass, a mobile device app that allows Ford drivers to start or unlock their vehicle from a distance, as well as control new truck-focused features, such as Zone Lighting, Trailer Theft Alert, Trailer Light Check and Pro Power Onboard.

Driver-Assist Technologies

All-new F-150 offers the latest driver-assist features as part of Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0. More features are now standard on XL, including Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Detection, to help avoid a possible collision with another vehicle or a pedestrian, rearview camera with dynamic hitch assist, auto high-beam headlamps and auto on/off headlamps.

F-150 also adds 10 new driver-assist features, including Active Drive Assist, which allows for hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of divided highways in all 50 states and Canada. Its advanced driver-facing camera tracks head position and driver eye gaze to enable hands-free driving when available. It allows owners on certain sections of pre-mapped, divided highways to drive with their hands off the steering wheel—if they continue to pay attention to the road ahead—granting them an additional level of comfort during long drives. The Active Drive Assist prep kit contains the hardware required for this feature, while the software to enable functionality, expected in the third quarter of the 2021 calendar year, will be delivered by over-the-air update or dealer visit. Separate payment will be required to activate full functionality at that time.

Other new available features include Intersection Assist, which detects oncoming traffic while the driver is attempting a left turn. If there is risk of a collision with an oncoming vehicle, F-150 will apply the brakes to mitigate or avoid it. The available Active Park Assist 2.0 handles all steering, shifting, braking and accelerator controls during a parallel or perpendicular parking maneuver while the driver holds down a button.

Every F-150 is assembled at Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, and Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri.