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Roush Performance to Host Final SEMA Town Hall of 2016

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 13:46

By AJ Carney

SEMA invites industry professionals to its final Town Hall Meeting of 2016 in Livonia, Michigan, where members and prospective members will gather at Roush Retail and Automotive Museum for an evening of tours, shop talk and networking with local industry leaders.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Livonia, Michigan, where members and prospective members will gather at Roush Retail and Automotive Museum, Wednesday July 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet their needs.

“As a new member within SEMA, my experience at the Town Hall Meeting in St. Charles [Illinois] was certainly without regret. I found the topics discussed within the panel very informative. I was able to capture industry-related subjects that are worth discussing within the Mecum organization. Debra Fickler provided me knowledge that will allow me to make an intelligent decision as to which committee to join. Lastly, what an honor it was listening to the legendary Vic Edelbrock tell his story and how he has impacted the industry for so many years.”

—Christine Giovingo, Mecum Auctions

“Hosting the SEMA Town Hall was certainly one of the best events we’ve been involved with. As a warehouse distributor [WD], having the event at our facility allowed us to network with a cross-section of industry people that we normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to. They included customers, retailers, other WDs and manufacturers. The SEMA Town Hall is an asset to our industry. It gives everyone involved the opportunity to learn more about our industry and its members in an intimate setting.”

—Daryl Sampson, Turn 14 Distribution

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Attend a Town Hall near you.

For more information or to register, visit SEMA's Town Hall Meetings website or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@sema.org.

Roush Performance to Host Final SEMA Town Hall of 2016

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 13:46

By AJ Carney

SEMA invites industry professionals to its final Town Hall Meeting of 2016 in Livonia, Michigan, where members and prospective members will gather at Roush Retail and Automotive Museum for an evening of tours, shop talk and networking with local industry leaders.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Livonia, Michigan, where members and prospective members will gather at Roush Retail and Automotive Museum, Wednesday July 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet their needs.

“As a new member within SEMA, my experience at the Town Hall Meeting in St. Charles [Illinois] was certainly without regret. I found the topics discussed within the panel very informative. I was able to capture industry-related subjects that are worth discussing within the Mecum organization. Debra Fickler provided me knowledge that will allow me to make an intelligent decision as to which committee to join. Lastly, what an honor it was listening to the legendary Vic Edelbrock tell his story and how he has impacted the industry for so many years.”

—Christine Giovingo, Mecum Auctions

“Hosting the SEMA Town Hall was certainly one of the best events we’ve been involved with. As a warehouse distributor [WD], having the event at our facility allowed us to network with a cross-section of industry people that we normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to. They included customers, retailers, other WDs and manufacturers. The SEMA Town Hall is an asset to our industry. It gives everyone involved the opportunity to learn more about our industry and its members in an intimate setting.”

—Daryl Sampson, Turn 14 Distribution

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Attend a Town Hall near you.

For more information or to register, visit SEMA's Town Hall Meetings website or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@sema.org.

Racing News: Johnny Greaves wins TORC PRO 4WD Opener

Thu, 06/02/2016 - 13:36

Compiled by SEMA Editors

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.