Jesus Lopez and his Mazda RX-7 won a Regional Young Gun Competition at the 2018 AutoCon in New York City. Lopez will compete against other Young Gun builders at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program are dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators by helping them get off to a successful start in their education and automotive aftermarket careers.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $297,000 to 102 individuals this year, including scholarships for current students and loan-forgiveness awards to employees of SEMA-member companies.

“This year’s pool of scholarship winners represents the diversity of interests and disciplines that the automotive industry attracts,” said SEMA Board of Directors Chairman Wade Kawasaki. “SEMA is committed to offering support to the next generation of young men and women that will drive this industry for years to come.”

More than $2.5 million has been awarded to more than 1,400 deserving students since the program's establishment in 1984. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program are dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators by helping them get off to a successful start in their education and automotive aftermarket careers.

Online applications for next year’s awards will be accepted November 1, 2018, through March 1, 2019, at www.sema.org/scholarships.

For questions or additional information, contact SEMA Student Programs Manager Juliet Marshall at 909-978-6655 or julietm@sema.org.

SEMA Scholarship Award Winners:
Recipient (Institution Name, Major)

• Emily Acs (Kettering University, Industrial Engineering & Design)
• Blake Adams (North Iowa Area Community College, Automotive Technology)
• Gabriel Anderson (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Trevor Andis (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Elizabeth Avitia (School of Automotive Machinists, Applied Science-Automotive Machining)
• Sarah Beardsley (Lake Superior State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Julia Berger (McPherson College, Automotive Technology)
• Taylor Bostick (Oklahoma State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Alexandra Broom (Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Bradley Brown (University of North Dakota, Mechanical Engineering)
• Arthur Cartwright (Clemson University, Automotive Technology)
• Jakub Celinski (University of Iowa, Business Management)
• Cole Cerull (University of Colorado at Boulder, Computer & Information Sciences)
• John Clark (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Ian Clark (University of Wyoming, Mechanical Engineering)
• Rene Coddens (Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, Mechanical Engineering)
• Nathaniel Colena (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Mechanical Engineering)
• Houston Comer (Georgia Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
• Christian Crow (University of Colorado at Boulder, Mechanical Engineering)
• Jeremy Curley (University of Northwestern Ohio, Business Management)
• Sophia Dancel (Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Justin Davis (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Katherine Dooley (Northwood University, Automotive Aftermarket) *top student
• Blake Dunkleberger (University of San Diego, Mechanical Engineering)
• Adrianna Dunlap (University of Akron, Electrical Engineering)
• Benjamin Falconer (McPherson College, Automotive Restoration/Communications)
• Robert Fisher (University of North Florida, Marketing)
• Candelaria Flores (California State University, Long Beach, Chemical Engineering)
• Liron Fridman (University of Illinois at Chicago, Mechanical Engineering)
• Paige Garbett (University of Colorado Denver, Mechanical Engineering)
• Spencer Gerren (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Alton Henry (University of North Georgia, Physics/Mechanical Engineering)
• Andrew Hettinger (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Kali Holt (The University of Tennessee, Business Management)
• Nicholas Huey (University of Northwestern Ohio, Diesel Mechanics)
• Almambet Iskakov (Georgia Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
• Andrew Jackson (York College of Pennsylvania, Mechanical Engineering)
• Andrew Jefferson (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Engineering)
• Alec Jobbins (University of California, Berkeley, Mechanical Engineering)
• Brent Jones (Brigham Young University-Idaho, Automotive Technology Management)
• Trevor Jones (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technician)
• Allen King, II (Prairie View A&M University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Dillon Kovar (University of Oklahoma, Mechanical Engineering)
• Kenton Kyger (Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Angela Lee (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Engineering)
• Alexander Lehn (McPherson College, Automotive Restoration Technology)
• Zachary Mans (Michigan Technological University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Derrick Martin, Jr. (San Diego State University, Business)
• Andrew Masters (University of New Hampshire, Mechanical Engineering)
• Richard Mauge (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Mechanical Engineering)
• Alejandro Mejia (The University of Texas at El Paso, Mechanical Engineering)
• Bethany Moler (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Dudley Moore (University of Alabama, Mechanical Engineering)
• David Nary (University of Akron, Mechanical Engineering)
• Thomas Nelson (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
• Brooklyn Noell-Baba (Clemson University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Dominic Norko (Northwood University, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Hunter O'Gorman (SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
• Connor Osbourne (Purdue University, Electrical Engineering)
• Jennifer Oseguera (Santa Barbara City College, Business)
• Hunter Pauloski (Minnesota State University-Mankato, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Aversa Prentosito (Miami University, Computer Science)
• Andrew Rampersaud (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Matthew Rippen (Northwest Kansas Technical College, Automotive Technician)
• Christina Schneider (Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Automotive Technology)
• Blake Serpa (Universal Technical Institute-Houston, Autobody Collision)
• Daniel Shanebrook (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Andrew Shaw (Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
• Jordan Sloss (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Josiah Smith (Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Kyle Sonnen (University of Northwestern Ohio, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology)
• Ethan Stockbridge (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Electrical Engineering)
• Dakota Szalony (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Robert Taylor (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology - High Performance)
• Nicholas Tolan (University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Marketing)
• Jesse Toombs (Pittsburg State University, Automotive Technology)
• Dylan Turnbow (Brigham Young University-Idaho, Automotive Technology)
• Maxwell Urquhart (Michigan Technological University, Electronics Engineering)
• Nathan VanWagnen (Cleveland State University, Journalism)
• Mark Vaszary (Pikes Peak Community College, Automotive Technology)
• Austin Vawser (Idaho State University, Automation Technology)
• Michael Wagner (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Shane Walker (Brigham Young University-Idaho, Automotive Technology)
• James Watson Jr. (Coast Pines Technical College, Autobody Collision)
• Ethan Wayman (Palomar College, Welding)
• Trevor Wells (Ferris State University, Automotive Engineering & Technology) *top student
• Joshua Wilhelm (Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Aaron Wimmer (NASCAR Technical Institute, Automotive Technology)
• Chad Workman (University of Arkansas, Electrical Engineering)

SEMA Loan Forgiveness Award Winners:
Recipient (Employer, Institution Name, Major)

• Cynthia Bullion (Competition Cams, University of Mississippi, Journalism)
• Nicholas D'Orazio (FOX Factory Inc, Georgia Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
• Collin Gentry (Meyer Distributing, University of Southern Indiana, Education)
• Christopher Harubin (University of Northwestern Ohio, University of Northwestern Ohio, Marketing)
• Steven Kester (Summit Racing Equipment, University of Phoenix, Business)
• Jennifer LaFever (Roush Yates Engines, NASCAR Technical Institute, Automotive Technician)
• Reuben Latigo (Ford Motor Company, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Kaylie Null (Truck Accessories Group, LLC, Indiana University-Bloomington, English)
• Angel Scharklet (Holley Performance Products, University of the Cumberlands, Business Management)
• Sarah Spoto (General Motors, University of Rochester, Marketing)
• Justin Steller (Diode Dynamics, Lindenwood University, Business Management)
• Kirstin Stone (Radians, Inc., University of Redlands, Business Administration)
• Heather Wilson (Kahn Media, California Lutheran University, Graphic Design)

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program are dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators by helping them get off to a successful start in their education and automotive aftermarket careers.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $297,000 to 102 individuals this year, including scholarships for current students and loan-forgiveness awards to employees of SEMA-member companies.

“This year’s pool of scholarship winners represents the diversity of interests and disciplines that the automotive industry attracts,” said SEMA Board of Directors Chairman Wade Kawasaki. “SEMA is committed to offering support to the next generation of young men and women that will drive this industry for years to come.”

More than $2.5 million has been awarded to more than 1,400 deserving students since the program's establishment in 1984. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program are dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators by helping them get off to a successful start in their education and automotive aftermarket careers.

Online applications for next year’s awards will be accepted November 1, 2018, through March 1, 2019, at www.sema.org/scholarships.

For questions or additional information, contact SEMA Student Programs Manager Juliet Marshall at 909-978-6655 or julietm@sema.org.

SEMA Scholarship Award Winners:
Recipient (Institution Name, Major)

• Emily Acs (Kettering University, Industrial Engineering & Design)
• Blake Adams (North Iowa Area Community College, Automotive Technology)
• Gabriel Anderson (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Trevor Andis (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Elizabeth Avitia (School of Automotive Machinists, Applied Science-Automotive Machining)
• Sarah Beardsley (Lake Superior State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Julia Berger (McPherson College, Automotive Technology)
• Taylor Bostick (Oklahoma State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Alexandra Broom (Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Bradley Brown (University of North Dakota, Mechanical Engineering)
• Arthur Cartwright (Clemson University, Automotive Technology)
• Jakub Celinski (University of Iowa, Business Management)
• Cole Cerull (University of Colorado at Boulder, Computer & Information Sciences)
• John Clark (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Ian Clark (University of Wyoming, Mechanical Engineering)
• Rene Coddens (Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, Mechanical Engineering)
• Nathaniel Colena (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Mechanical Engineering)
• Houston Comer (Georgia Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
• Christian Crow (University of Colorado at Boulder, Mechanical Engineering)
• Jeremy Curley (University of Northwestern Ohio, Business Management)
• Sophia Dancel (Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Justin Davis (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Katherine Dooley (Northwood University, Automotive Aftermarket) *top student
• Blake Dunkleberger (University of San Diego, Mechanical Engineering)
• Adrianna Dunlap (University of Akron, Electrical Engineering)
• Benjamin Falconer (McPherson College, Automotive Restoration/Communications)
• Robert Fisher (University of North Florida, Marketing)
• Candelaria Flores (California State University, Long Beach, Chemical Engineering)
• Liron Fridman (University of Illinois at Chicago, Mechanical Engineering)
• Paige Garbett (University of Colorado Denver, Mechanical Engineering)
• Spencer Gerren (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Alton Henry (University of North Georgia, Physics/Mechanical Engineering)
• Andrew Hettinger (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Kali Holt (The University of Tennessee, Business Management)
• Nicholas Huey (University of Northwestern Ohio, Diesel Mechanics)
• Almambet Iskakov (Georgia Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
• Andrew Jackson (York College of Pennsylvania, Mechanical Engineering)
• Andrew Jefferson (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Engineering)
• Alec Jobbins (University of California, Berkeley, Mechanical Engineering)
• Brent Jones (Brigham Young University-Idaho, Automotive Technology Management)
• Trevor Jones (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technician)
• Allen King, II (Prairie View A&M University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Dillon Kovar (University of Oklahoma, Mechanical Engineering)
• Kenton Kyger (Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Angela Lee (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Engineering)
• Alexander Lehn (McPherson College, Automotive Restoration Technology)
• Zachary Mans (Michigan Technological University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Derrick Martin, Jr. (San Diego State University, Business)
• Andrew Masters (University of New Hampshire, Mechanical Engineering)
• Richard Mauge (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Mechanical Engineering)
• Alejandro Mejia (The University of Texas at El Paso, Mechanical Engineering)
• Bethany Moler (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Dudley Moore (University of Alabama, Mechanical Engineering)
• David Nary (University of Akron, Mechanical Engineering)
• Thomas Nelson (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
• Brooklyn Noell-Baba (Clemson University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Dominic Norko (Northwood University, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Hunter O'Gorman (SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
• Connor Osbourne (Purdue University, Electrical Engineering)
• Jennifer Oseguera (Santa Barbara City College, Business)
• Hunter Pauloski (Minnesota State University-Mankato, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Aversa Prentosito (Miami University, Computer Science)
• Andrew Rampersaud (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Matthew Rippen (Northwest Kansas Technical College, Automotive Technician)
• Christina Schneider (Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Automotive Technology)
• Blake Serpa (Universal Technical Institute-Houston, Autobody Collision)
• Daniel Shanebrook (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Andrew Shaw (Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
• Jordan Sloss (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Josiah Smith (Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Kyle Sonnen (University of Northwestern Ohio, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology)
• Ethan Stockbridge (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Electrical Engineering)
• Dakota Szalony (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Robert Taylor (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology - High Performance)
• Nicholas Tolan (University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Marketing)
• Jesse Toombs (Pittsburg State University, Automotive Technology)
• Dylan Turnbow (Brigham Young University-Idaho, Automotive Technology)
• Maxwell Urquhart (Michigan Technological University, Electronics Engineering)
• Nathan VanWagnen (Cleveland State University, Journalism)
• Mark Vaszary (Pikes Peak Community College, Automotive Technology)
• Austin Vawser (Idaho State University, Automation Technology)
• Michael Wagner (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Shane Walker (Brigham Young University-Idaho, Automotive Technology)
• James Watson Jr. (Coast Pines Technical College, Autobody Collision)
• Ethan Wayman (Palomar College, Welding)
• Trevor Wells (Ferris State University, Automotive Engineering & Technology) *top student
• Joshua Wilhelm (Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Aaron Wimmer (NASCAR Technical Institute, Automotive Technology)
• Chad Workman (University of Arkansas, Electrical Engineering)

SEMA Loan Forgiveness Award Winners:
Recipient (Employer, Institution Name, Major)

• Cynthia Bullion (Competition Cams, University of Mississippi, Journalism)
• Nicholas D'Orazio (FOX Factory Inc, Georgia Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
• Collin Gentry (Meyer Distributing, University of Southern Indiana, Education)
• Christopher Harubin (University of Northwestern Ohio, University of Northwestern Ohio, Marketing)
• Steven Kester (Summit Racing Equipment, University of Phoenix, Business)
• Jennifer LaFever (Roush Yates Engines, NASCAR Technical Institute, Automotive Technician)
• Reuben Latigo (Ford Motor Company, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Kaylie Null (Truck Accessories Group, LLC, Indiana University-Bloomington, English)
• Angel Scharklet (Holley Performance Products, University of the Cumberlands, Business Management)
• Sarah Spoto (General Motors, University of Rochester, Marketing)
• Justin Steller (Diode Dynamics, Lindenwood University, Business Management)
• Kirstin Stone (Radians, Inc., University of Redlands, Business Administration)
• Heather Wilson (Kahn Media, California Lutheran University, Graphic Design)

By Zane Clark

Five marketing programs will be held at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Online marketing has changed the way in which small businesses build a brand and get their product to market. The techniques that used to work no longer do, so new techniques are always evolving. Yet, most businesses don’t have an integrated plan to grow and engage their audiences effectively.

To keep on track, here are five marketing programs taking place at the 2018 SEMA Show:

Artificial Intel: Leveraging Customer Data to Win

Artificial intelligence and mobility have already reshaped the many ways in which consumers search, discover and purchase goods and services. Business operations and marketing will be forever changed over the next decade by more of the same and new possibilities being brought to market today.

Data-Driven Decision Making: How to Use Analytics and Research to Grow Your Business

A team of experts in online marketing will help guide you through the intricate challenges on how to strategically advertise your products and services online, beginning with the critical role SEO and PPC plays in your business’ success.

Using Online Persuasion-Convert Visitors to Customers

Marketers have two choices when trying to convert visitors to clients—forcefulness or persuasion. Sadly, most marketers unsuccessfully try to muscle their visitors with greedy forcefulness tactics, when more subtle persuasion techniques consistently convert those visitors to paying customers.

Working With Social Media Influencers

Join automotive multi-platform media company GarageMonkey as they present intimate interviews with some of social media’s most popular and followed influencers—social media-focused content creators and personalities.

Get Found on Google Search and Maps

Explore Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses, who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your listing and take advantage of a free website.

Sign Up. Show Up. Preview all sessions and register.

Contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark for additional information.

By Zane Clark

Five marketing programs will be held at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Online marketing has changed the way in which small businesses build a brand and get their product to market. The techniques that used to work no longer do, so new techniques are always evolving. Yet, most businesses don’t have an integrated plan to grow and engage their audiences effectively.

To keep on track, here are five marketing programs taking place at the 2018 SEMA Show:

Artificial Intel: Leveraging Customer Data to Win

Artificial intelligence and mobility have already reshaped the many ways in which consumers search, discover and purchase goods and services. Business operations and marketing will be forever changed over the next decade by more of the same and new possibilities being brought to market today.

Data-Driven Decision Making: How to Use Analytics and Research to Grow Your Business

A team of experts in online marketing will help guide you through the intricate challenges on how to strategically advertise your products and services online, beginning with the critical role SEO and PPC plays in your business’ success.

Using Online Persuasion-Convert Visitors to Customers

Marketers have two choices when trying to convert visitors to clients—forcefulness or persuasion. Sadly, most marketers unsuccessfully try to muscle their visitors with greedy forcefulness tactics, when more subtle persuasion techniques consistently convert those visitors to paying customers.

Working With Social Media Influencers

Join automotive multi-platform media company GarageMonkey as they present intimate interviews with some of social media’s most popular and followed influencers—social media-focused content creators and personalities.

Get Found on Google Search and Maps

Explore Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses, who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your listing and take advantage of a free website.

Sign Up. Show Up. Preview all sessions and register.

Contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark for additional information.

By Kyle Cheng

The August SEMA Industry Indicators Report examines the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on input prices and how they are affecting the overall economy and automotive industry.

Despite uncertainty over tariffs, the United States enters the back half of 2018 on solid footing. Economic growth jumped to 4.1% for the second quarter of 2018. Although this is driven mainly by temporary factors, underlying economic fundamentals continue to look strong. Unemployment remains below 4%, consumer sentiment remains high and overall consumer spending is up. Additionally, auto parts production continues to outpace broader industrial production and auto parts manufacturing is expected to continue to remain strong. However, tariffs may be affecting auto sales.

The August SEMA Industry Indicators Report is now available. This month, the report examines the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on input prices and how they are affecting the overall economy and automotive industry. It also highlights insights from the 2018 SEMA Market Report.

Visit www.sema.org/research to view and download this report today.

By Kyle Cheng

The August SEMA Industry Indicators Report examines the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on input prices and how they are affecting the overall economy and automotive industry.

Despite uncertainty over tariffs, the United States enters the back half of 2018 on solid footing. Economic growth jumped to 4.1% for the second quarter of 2018. Although this is driven mainly by temporary factors, underlying economic fundamentals continue to look strong. Unemployment remains below 4%, consumer sentiment remains high and overall consumer spending is up. Additionally, auto parts production continues to outpace broader industrial production and auto parts manufacturing is expected to continue to remain strong. However, tariffs may be affecting auto sales.

The August SEMA Industry Indicators Report is now available. This month, the report examines the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on input prices and how they are affecting the overall economy and automotive industry. It also highlights insights from the 2018 SEMA Market Report.

Visit www.sema.org/research to view and download this report today.

By Kyle Cheng

The August SEMA Industry Indicators Report examines the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on input prices and how they are affecting the overall economy and automotive industry.

Despite uncertainty over tariffs, the United States enters the back half of 2018 on solid footing. Economic growth jumped to 4.1% for the second quarter of 2018. Although this is driven mainly by temporary factors, underlying economic fundamentals continue to look strong. Unemployment remains below 4%, consumer sentiment remains high and overall consumer spending is up. Additionally, auto parts production continues to outpace broader industrial production and auto parts manufacturing is expected to continue to remain strong. However, tariffs may be affecting auto sales.

The August SEMA Industry Indicators Report is now available. This month, the report examines the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on input prices and how they are affecting the overall economy and automotive industry. It also highlights insights from the 2018 SEMA Market Report.

Visit www.sema.org/research to view and download this report today.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Danny Thompson set a new land-speed record for a piston-powered vehicle in the Challenger 2 streamliner during Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Danny Thompson Sets Land Speed Record

Danny Thompson, son of legendary racer Mickey Thompson, set a new land-speed record for a piston-powered vehicle in the Challenger 2 streamliner during Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats utilizing Mickey Thompson Bonneville LSR tires. On August 11, Thompson clocked 446 mph, which was followed by a 450.909 run on August 14. His two-run average smashed his previous record average of 406.769 mph. In 1960, Mickey Thompson became the first American to exceed 400 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Travis Reeder swept to victory against Dylan Hughes in the Final, claiming the very first Formula DRIFT Link Pro 2 Championship win in St Louis.

Formula DRIFT Takes PRO and PRO 2 Categories to the New St. Louis Round for Return to Midwest

The 2018 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship and Link Pro 2 Championship headed to St Louis for Round Six: Advance Auto Parts Crossroads presented by Rain-X. Formula DRIFT brought both the Pro and Pro 2 categories; however, the drivers had to contend with a new track to learn and a storm that blew in last Friday afternoon, washing out the Pro 2 heats. The weekend schedule was rapidly revised for both the Pro and Pro 2 heats on Saturday.

View all the Pro Category finishers.

View all the Pro 2 Category finishers.

Round Seven of the 2018 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship and Round Three of the Formula DRIFT Link Pro 2 Championship take place in Dallas, September 14–15.

The Summit Racing/KB Racing partnership goes back to 2004, when Greg Anderson first competed under the Summit Racing banner; the company extended its sponsorship to Jason Line in 2005.

Summit Racing and KB Racing Sign Multi-Year Partnership

Summit Racing Equipment and KB Racing have announced a new multi-year partnership that extends Summit Racing’s sponsorship of NHRA Pro Stock racers Greg Anderson and Jason Line. The Summit Racing/KB Racing partnership goes back to 2004, when Anderson first competed under the Summit Racing banner; the company extended its sponsorship to Line in 2005. Together, the drivers have won six NHRA Pro Stock championships for Summit Racing—Anderson in 2004, 2005 and 2010; and Line in 2006, 2011 and 2016. Anderson remains first in the NHRA Pro Stock points standings heading into the 2018 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, August 16–19, in Brainerd, Minnesota. Line is in ninth place.

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

By Della Domingo

SEMA’s discount shipping program with UPS is now being managed by customer service specialists at Meridian One.

SEMA’s discount shipping program with UPS is now being managed by customer service specialists at Meridian One. Through the program, SEMA members can save up to 34% on next-day, second-day, three-day and commercial ground services, and up to 17% on residential ground service through UPS. Meridian One is available to help SEMA members identify the best program to meet their specific needs.

“There are so many shipping options that it’s possible for SEMA members to miss out on a program that may be offering greater discounts,” said Gary Vigil, SEMA membership director. “We’re pleased to have Meridian One manage the program and provide our members with a dedicated customer service team that knows and understands our industry’s shipping needs.”

“Meridian One is committed to helping SEMA members succeed and save money,” said Mickey Herbert, president and COO of Meridian One. “Our job is to align members’ needs and priorities with valuable programs they can trust.”

To learn more about the SEMA UPS program, visit, www.sema.org or call 1-800-MEMBERS.