The SEMA Hall of Fame pays tribute to those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills and an incomparable dedication to industry affairs and progress.

By Lindsay Bianco

Nominations for the 2020 SEMA Hall of Fame are now being accepted. SEMA members have the opportunity to recognize and honor a member of the automotive industry whose leadership and dedication have helped to build the current $44.6 billion specialty-automotive market.  

Members can submit their nominations up until the deadline, March 16.

To help the Hall of Fame Nomination Committee choose the most deserving nominees, the association requests that members provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves the prestigious honor.

Previous accomplishments, industry contributions and community involvement are all examples of background information that contribute to the committee's final decisions. 

The SEMA Hall of Fame was created in 1969 and is the association’s highest recognition, established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth

The 2019 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees were Bob Chandler, Bruce Crower and Marla Moore (featured on the 2019 August cover of SEMA News magazine to the right).

Learn more about all of the SEMA Hall of Fame inductees at www.SEMAHOF.com.

The SEMA Hall of Fame pays tribute to those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills and an incomparable dedication to industry affairs and progress.

By Lindsay Bianco

Nominations for the 2020 SEMA Hall of Fame are now being accepted. SEMA members have the opportunity to recognize and honor a member of the automotive industry whose leadership and dedication have helped to build the current $44.6 billion specialty-automotive market.  

Members can submit their nominations up until the deadline, March 16.

To help the Hall of Fame Nomination Committee choose the most deserving nominees, the association requests that members provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves the prestigious honor.

Previous accomplishments, industry contributions and community involvement are all examples of background information that contribute to the committee's final decisions. 

The SEMA Hall of Fame was created in 1969 and is the association’s highest recognition, established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth

The 2019 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees were Bob Chandler, Bruce Crower and Marla Moore (featured on the 2019 August cover of SEMA News magazine to the right).

Learn more about all of the SEMA Hall of Fame inductees at www.SEMAHOF.com.

By SEMA Editors

Ford has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020.

Ford Motor Co. has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020. 

2020 Ford Project Vehicle Program

Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2020
Award Recipient Notification Date: by May 1, 2020

All project vehicle requests must be submitted in two parts and meet the following Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program criteria:

Part 1

Email a one-page project summary—must be received by January 27, 2020. Include bullet points for:

• Vehicle/theme
• Vehicle modifications
• New-product development
• Promotional plan
• Vehicle display location at the 2020 SEMA Show

Part 2

Mail a detailed project proposal—must be received by February 3, 2020. Include details supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project vehicle examples.

Information on Ford vehicles is available at www.ford.com.

Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria

Aftermarket companies requesting project vehicles should be:

• A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development.
• Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars.
• Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan.
• A current SEMA member.

Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:

• Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Use Ford accessory products as specified and provided by Ford Motor Company.
• Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period.
• Purchase and maintain $3 million in general liability, $3 million in automotive liability, $1 million in employer liability and demonstrate worker’s compensation coverage. An umbrella policy may be used to achieve coverage limits.
• Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford logo intact and visible.
• Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine.
• Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner’s discretion.
• Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:

1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring the vehicle
6. Social-media exposure
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration

Submit Ford Project Vehicle proposals to:

Ford Motor Co.
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Kyle Ebner and Sherry Kollien
semainfo@ford.com

By SEMA Editors

Ford has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020.

Ford Motor Co. has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020. 

2020 Ford Project Vehicle Program

Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2020
Award Recipient Notification Date: by May 1, 2020

All project vehicle requests must be submitted in two parts and meet the following Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program criteria:

Part 1

Email a one-page project summary—must be received by January 27, 2020. Include bullet points for:

• Vehicle/theme
• Vehicle modifications
• New-product development
• Promotional plan
• Vehicle display location at the 2020 SEMA Show

Part 2

Mail a detailed project proposal—must be received by February 3, 2020. Include details supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project vehicle examples.

Information on Ford vehicles is available at www.ford.com.

Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria

Aftermarket companies requesting project vehicles should be:

• A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development.
• Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars.
• Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan.
• A current SEMA member.

Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:

• Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Use Ford accessory products as specified and provided by Ford Motor Company.
• Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period.
• Purchase and maintain $3 million in general liability, $3 million in automotive liability, $1 million in employer liability and demonstrate worker’s compensation coverage. An umbrella policy may be used to achieve coverage limits.
• Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford logo intact and visible.
• Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine.
• Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner’s discretion.
• Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:

1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring the vehicle
6. Social-media exposure
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration

Submit Ford Project Vehicle proposals to:

Ford Motor Co.
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Kyle Ebner and Sherry Kollien
semainfo@ford.com

By SEMA Editors

Ford has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020.

Ford Motor Co. has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020. 

2020 Ford Project Vehicle Program

Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2020
Award Recipient Notification Date: by May 1, 2020

All project vehicle requests must be submitted in two parts and meet the following Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program criteria:

Part 1

Email a one-page project summary—must be received by January 27, 2020. Include bullet points for:

• Vehicle/theme
• Vehicle modifications
• New-product development
• Promotional plan
• Vehicle display location at the 2020 SEMA Show

Part 2

Mail a detailed project proposal—must be received by February 3, 2020. Include details supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project vehicle examples.

Information on Ford vehicles is available at www.ford.com.

Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria

Aftermarket companies requesting project vehicles should be:

• A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development.
• Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars.
• Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan.
• A current SEMA member.

Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:

• Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Use Ford accessory products as specified and provided by Ford Motor Company.
• Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period.
• Purchase and maintain $3 million in general liability, $3 million in automotive liability, $1 million in employer liability and demonstrate worker’s compensation coverage. An umbrella policy may be used to achieve coverage limits.
• Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford logo intact and visible.
• Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine.
• Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner’s discretion.
• Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:

1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring the vehicle
6. Social-media exposure
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration

Submit Ford Project Vehicle proposals to:

Ford Motor Co.
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Kyle Ebner and Sherry Kollien
semainfo@ford.com

By Kristopher Porter

The SBN biannual general membership call will review 2020 and 2021 SBN initiatives and discuss opportunities for members to get more involved in the group’s programming.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) biannual general membership call, taking place February 4, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT), will review 2020 and 2021 SBN initiatives and discuss opportunities for members to get more involved in the group’s programming.

Do you have colleagues interested in the advancement of women in the automotive aftermarket? Invite them to join SBN. It’s easy and free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Call Agenda:

• Welcome and Mission Statement    
• Introductions    
• Major Initiatives    
• SBN Events
• SBN Meetup at Keystone Big Show     
• SBN Lunch & Learn    
• On-Going Volunteer Opportunities    
• Social Media/Website
• Articles—Print and Digital
• Regional Ambassadors    
• New Programs
• Member Feedback     

RSVP to SEMA’s Director of Networks Bryan Harrison to receive the teleconference number and calendar invite.

SEMA encourages those who have questions or comments during the call to ask them via the phone and/or to post inquiries on the SBN General Membership Facebook Events page.

By Kristopher Porter

The SBN biannual general membership call will review 2020 and 2021 SBN initiatives and discuss opportunities for members to get more involved in the group’s programming.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) biannual general membership call, taking place February 4, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT), will review 2020 and 2021 SBN initiatives and discuss opportunities for members to get more involved in the group’s programming.

Do you have colleagues interested in the advancement of women in the automotive aftermarket? Invite them to join SBN. It’s easy and free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Call Agenda:

• Welcome and Mission Statement    
• Introductions    
• Major Initiatives    
• SBN Events
• SBN Meetup at Keystone Big Show     
• SBN Lunch & Learn    
• On-Going Volunteer Opportunities    
• Social Media/Website
• Articles—Print and Digital
• Regional Ambassadors    
• New Programs
• Member Feedback     

RSVP to SEMA’s Director of Networks Bryan Harrison to receive the teleconference number and calendar invite.

SEMA encourages those who have questions or comments during the call to ask them via the phone and/or to post inquiries on the SBN General Membership Facebook Events page.

By Kristopher Porter

Sally McNulty

Join fellow Young Executive Network (YEN) members and industry leaders, February 4, at 11:00 a.m. (PST) on YEN’s Facebook page for the YEN Live Chat where participants can ask Snail Performance Global Time Attack driver Sally McNulty questions about the industry. Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this.

McNulty drives a heavily modified ’17 Subaru STi that makes 560 awhp. She is also a professional race car driver for Honda Performance Development (HPD) in Honda’s turnkey Civic Si race car. She competes on a national level, earning multiple podium finishes and class records with Gridlife, Global Time Attack, TC America and Super Lap Battle. She also works with Hoonigan. McNulty is currently the fastest female in Time Attack Racing and is working toward achieving the same success in the wheel2wheel racing field.

This live chat is an open Q&A where participants will have a chance to communicate directly with McNulty. Have your questions ready!

By Kristopher Porter

Sally McNulty

Join fellow Young Executive Network (YEN) members and industry leaders, February 4, at 11:00 a.m. (PST) on YEN’s Facebook page for the YEN Live Chat where participants can ask Snail Performance Global Time Attack driver Sally McNulty questions about the industry. Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this.

McNulty drives a heavily modified ’17 Subaru STi that makes 560 awhp. She is also a professional race car driver for Honda Performance Development (HPD) in Honda’s turnkey Civic Si race car. She competes on a national level, earning multiple podium finishes and class records with Gridlife, Global Time Attack, TC America and Super Lap Battle. She also works with Hoonigan. McNulty is currently the fastest female in Time Attack Racing and is working toward achieving the same success in the wheel2wheel racing field.

This live chat is an open Q&A where participants will have a chance to communicate directly with McNulty. Have your questions ready!

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) continues to be a strong advocate for the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act. As soon as he heard about the threat to motorsports—a key economic driver in his district, which includes Charlotte Motor Speedway and Rockingham Dragway—he got to work. Not only is he an original co-sponsor of the RPM Act, but he also questioned then EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy about the regulation at a Congressional committee hearing and penned a letter to the agency questioning its authority to regulate vehicles used exclusively at the track.

Watch the video below to learn more about Rep. Hudson and then send a letter asking your legislator to support the RPM Act.