By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated this year on July 13. At the request of SEMA, this holiday has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.”  

As in years past, a wide range of automotive events will be held to commemorate the occasion. As this annual event continues to grow worldwide, states, provinces, counties and cities are following suit with their own recognition. SEMA encourages participation throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future.

Check out the SEMA Action Network’s (SAN) video PSA for tips on setting up your tribute:

Please share it with your friends using the following link: https://youtu.be/AG3AHQ1IwA0.

Celebrate the hobby your way!

• Attend an official vehicle-inspired event.
• Host your own gathering or club meeting.
• Promote a holiday sale at your business.
• Drive your special ride, new or old, whatever the destination.

Plan and submit your July event at no cost. Locate a listing near you and more on the SEMA Action Network’s website.

Participating organizers will be awarded a copy of the congressional resolution for display at each registered event.

By SEMA Editors

Created through a partnership between SEMA and ClassicCars.com, the new MOTORin’ app is a car and truck event finder designed to make it easy for auto enthusiasts to find events by date, location or categories, and to help event organizers reach more users.

Automotive event organizers throughout the country now have a cost-effective, modern tool to reach consumers and promote events ranging from car shows, auto auctions, drifting or race competitions, free of charge. Created through a partnership between SEMA and ClassicCars.com, the new MOTORin’ app is a car and truck event finder designed to make it easy for auto enthusiasts to find events by date, location or category, and to help event organizers reach more users.

The app, which is available for download now at no cost at both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, includes hundreds of events, with new events being added daily.

“SEMA is committed to building programs and platforms that help the automotive industry flourish,” said SEMA Chairman of the Board Wade Kawasaki. “Organizers are invited and encouraged to submit their events so they don’t miss out on this opportunity to reach MOTORin’ users.”

Promoters can create an account by downloading the app. Once registered, promoters will be able to submit their events, along with details, a photo and a link to purchase tickets, if desired. Visitors will automatically obtain a list of upcoming events local to them when they access MOTORin’, but can also search for events by date, location, distance, keyword or event category.

“The automotive community thrives by making connections, and there are few places better to do that at than a car event,” said ClassicCars.com President and CEO Roger Falcione. “The MOTORin’ app offers a convenient way for collectors and enthusiasts to promote and discover relevant automotive events in their backyard or across the country. It was a pleasure to work with SEMA to develop the app.“

While events can also be searched online at www.motorin.com, the mobile app is designed to target a younger audience that is on the move.

For more information or to begin posting events to MOTORin’, download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play or visit www.motorin.com. 

By SEMA Editors

Created through a partnership between SEMA and ClassicCars.com, the new MOTORin’ app is a car and truck event finder designed to make it easy for auto enthusiasts to find events by date, location or categories, and to help event organizers reach more users.

Automotive event organizers throughout the country now have a cost-effective, modern tool to reach consumers and promote events ranging from car shows, auto auctions, drifting or race competitions, free of charge. Created through a partnership between SEMA and ClassicCars.com, the new MOTORin’ app is a car and truck event finder designed to make it easy for auto enthusiasts to find events by date, location or category, and to help event organizers reach more users.

The app, which is available for download now at no cost at both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, includes hundreds of events, with new events being added daily.

“SEMA is committed to building programs and platforms that help the automotive industry flourish,” said SEMA Chairman of the Board Wade Kawasaki. “Organizers are invited and encouraged to submit their events so they don’t miss out on this opportunity to reach MOTORin’ users.”

Promoters can create an account by downloading the app. Once registered, promoters will be able to submit their events, along with details, a photo and a link to purchase tickets, if desired. Visitors will automatically obtain a list of upcoming events local to them when they access MOTORin’, but can also search for events by date, location, distance, keyword or event category.

“The automotive community thrives by making connections, and there are few places better to do that at than a car event,” said ClassicCars.com President and CEO Roger Falcione. “The MOTORin’ app offers a convenient way for collectors and enthusiasts to promote and discover relevant automotive events in their backyard or across the country. It was a pleasure to work with SEMA to develop the app.“

While events can also be searched online at www.motorin.com, the mobile app is designed to target a younger audience that is on the move.

For more information or to begin posting events to MOTORin’, download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play or visit www.motorin.com. 

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Rob MacCachren Takes SCORE Trophy Truck Win; Justin Davis Wins Class 1 at 50th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500

Rob MacCachren, in the No. 11 Rockstar Energy MacCachren Motorsports Ford F-150, took his second straight overall SCORE win last Saturday in the 50th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. Round 2 of the four-race 2018 SCORE World Desert Championship was held last week in Mexico’s Baja California, starting and finishing in Ensenada. MacCachren earned a victory margin of 3 minutes, 32 seconds over Luke McMillin, who finished second overall in 11:24:47 at 47.50 mph in the No. 83 Mark Racing Ford F-150. For MacCachren, it was his sixth class win and second overall triumph in the SCORE Baja 500, as he increased his SCORE-record total of career SCORE Trophy Truck race wins to 17. Ryan Arciero drove himself to the final spot on the podium with a third-place overall and SCORE Trophy Truck finish in his No. 32 Ford F-150 in 11:29:06 while averaging 47.20 mph. For the second straight race, Justin Davis captured the unlimited Class 1 while finishing 12th overall in the No. 185 Green Army Motorsports Chevy-powered Jimco open-wheel desert race car. His winning effort was completed in 12:25:39 with a victory margin of more than 45 minutes.

Clay Millican piloted his Parts Plus/Great Clips dragster to a 3.894-second pass at 289.32 mph to secure his third career win.

Millican, Hight, Coughlin Jr. and M. Smith Victorious at JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Clay Millican raced to his second straight victory of the season with a win last Sunday at the 21st annual JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Robert Hight (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the ninth of 24 events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Millican piloted his Parts Plus/Great Clips dragster to a 3.894-second pass at 289.32 mph to secure his third career win. With his second straight win, Millican moved to second in points behind No. 1 qualifier Steve Torrence, who was upset in the first round. Leah Pritchett, who beat teammate Antron Brown, Kyle Wurtzel and Blake Anderson, climbed to third in the standings after her second final-round appearance of 2018. Hight, the defending Funny Car world champion, powered his Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS to a pass of 4.073 at 310.63 to defeat 2016 world champion Ron Capps in the final round. Pro Stock’s Coughlin grabbed his 59th career victory after going 6.574 at 210.67 in his JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro to beat No. 1 qualifier Greg Anderson in the final round, jumping to 10th in points. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, two-time world champion Smith earned his first victory of 2018 with a run of 6.816 at 195.87 on his Victory Magnum in the final round and moved to sixth in the points standings. The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues June 8–10 at the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in Richmond.

James Deane defeated Matt Field in the final at the Wall Stadium Speedway in New Jersey last weekend.

Formula DRIFT New Jersey: Four Rounds Into the Season and the Fourth Different Winner Is Crowned 

Four events into the 2018 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship, and a fourth driver (James Deane) climbed to the top step of the podium to claim the victory over Matt Field at the Wall Stadium Speedway in New Jersey last weekend. With his second place finish, Field moves to ninth in the 2018 Formula DRIFT championship. Deane moves to first, displacing Fredric Aasbo for the first time since he won the opening round. Justin Pawlak’s third-place finish elevates him to fifth in the championship and gave Falken Tire a clean sweep of the podium. The result also allowed Falken to jump ahead of Nexen at the top of the 2018 Formula DRIFT Tire Cup. And finally, Ford moves to second place in the 2018 Formula DRIFT Auto Cup, ahead of Nissan. They sit behind Toyota in first place. Round Five: Autozone Throwdown presented by Rain-X takes place in Monroe, Washington, July 20–21.

VP Racing Fuels Powers Michael Dunlop to Two Wins at the Isle of Man; Named Official Fuel of USAC

VP Racing Fuels Inc. has announced it is again fueling Michael Dunlop and MD Racing at the Isle of Man TT international motorcycle road-racing event. To date, Dunlop has won two 2018 events—the RTS Superbike and the Monster Energy Supersport. VP also has announced it has signed a multi-year agreement to become the official fuel of the United States Auto Club (USAC). USAC’s heritage is steeped in open-wheel racing, including a long history with Silver Crown, Sprint Car, Midget and .25 Midget racing. Also, USAC is the sanctioning body for the Pirelli World Challenge, TORC and the ARA American Rally Association.

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

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Rob MacCachren Takes SCORE Trophy Truck Win; Justin Davis Wins Class 1 at 50th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500

Rob MacCachren, in the No. 11 Rockstar Energy MacCachren Motorsports Ford F-150, took his second straight overall SCORE win last Saturday in the 50th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. Round 2 of the four-race 2018 SCORE World Desert Championship was held last week in Mexico’s Baja California, starting and finishing in Ensenada. MacCachren earned a victory margin of 3 minutes, 32 seconds over Luke McMillin, who finished second overall in 11:24:47 at 47.50 mph in the No. 83 Mark Racing Ford F-150. For MacCachren, it was his sixth class win and second overall triumph in the SCORE Baja 500, as he increased his SCORE-record total of career SCORE Trophy Truck race wins to 17. Ryan Arciero drove himself to the final spot on the podium with a third-place overall and SCORE Trophy Truck finish in his No. 32 Ford F-150 in 11:29:06 while averaging 47.20 mph. For the second straight race, Justin Davis captured the unlimited Class 1 while finishing 12th overall in the No. 185 Green Army Motorsports Chevy-powered Jimco open-wheel desert race car. His winning effort was completed in 12:25:39 with a victory margin of more than 45 minutes.

Clay Millican piloted his Parts Plus/Great Clips dragster to a 3.894-second pass at 289.32 mph to secure his third career win.

Millican, Hight, Coughlin Jr. and M. Smith Victorious at JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Clay Millican raced to his second straight victory of the season with a win last Sunday at the 21st annual JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Robert Hight (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the ninth of 24 events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Millican piloted his Parts Plus/Great Clips dragster to a 3.894-second pass at 289.32 mph to secure his third career win. With his second straight win, Millican moved to second in points behind No. 1 qualifier Steve Torrence, who was upset in the first round. Leah Pritchett, who beat teammate Antron Brown, Kyle Wurtzel and Blake Anderson, climbed to third in the standings after her second final-round appearance of 2018. Hight, the defending Funny Car world champion, powered his Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS to a pass of 4.073 at 310.63 to defeat 2016 world champion Ron Capps in the final round. Pro Stock’s Coughlin grabbed his 59th career victory after going 6.574 at 210.67 in his JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro to beat No. 1 qualifier Greg Anderson in the final round, jumping to 10th in points. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, two-time world champion Smith earned his first victory of 2018 with a run of 6.816 at 195.87 on his Victory Magnum in the final round and moved to sixth in the points standings. The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues June 8–10 at the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in Richmond.

James Deane defeated Matt Field in the final at the Wall Stadium Speedway in New Jersey last weekend.

Formula DRIFT New Jersey: Four Rounds Into the Season and the Fourth Different Winner Is Crowned 

Four events into the 2018 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship, and a fourth driver (James Deane) climbed to the top step of the podium to claim the victory over Matt Field at the Wall Stadium Speedway in New Jersey last weekend. With his second place finish, Field moves to ninth in the 2018 Formula DRIFT championship. Deane moves to first, displacing Fredric Aasbo for the first time since he won the opening round. Justin Pawlak’s third-place finish elevates him to fifth in the championship and gave Falken Tire a clean sweep of the podium. The result also allowed Falken to jump ahead of Nexen at the top of the 2018 Formula DRIFT Tire Cup. And finally, Ford moves to second place in the 2018 Formula DRIFT Auto Cup, ahead of Nissan. They sit behind Toyota in first place. Round Five: Autozone Throwdown presented by Rain-X takes place in Monroe, Washington, July 20–21.

VP Racing Fuels Powers Michael Dunlop to Two Wins at the Isle of Man; Named Official Fuel of USAC

VP Racing Fuels Inc. has announced it is again fueling Michael Dunlop and MD Racing at the Isle of Man TT international motorcycle road-racing event. To date, Dunlop has won two 2018 events—the RTS Superbike and the Monster Energy Supersport. VP also has announced it has signed a multi-year agreement to become the official fuel of the United States Auto Club (USAC). USAC’s heritage is steeped in open-wheel racing, including a long history with Silver Crown, Sprint Car, Midget and .25 Midget racing. Also, USAC is the sanctioning body for the Pirelli World Challenge, TORC and the ARA American Rally Association.

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

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Rob Morse

Edelbrock Appoints New Sales Manager

Edelbrock has announced the appointment of Rob Morse to the position of account sales manager, bringing 28 years of experience in the automotive industry to the Edelbrock sales team. He was most recently the sales operations manager at AutoRep Sales Co., where he specialized in project management with performance OEM and private-label sales. Prior to this, Morse spent 15 years in the performance aftermarket at Ford Motor Co., holding various management positions, including senior zone manager, regional marketing manager and retail development manager, culminating his career at Ford as global representation planner.

Brandmotion Announces Foundational Partnership With Chamberlain Group

Brandmotion has formed a partnership with Chamberlain Group (CGI), a market leader in access control solutions. The partnership with CGI has enabled the development of Brandmotion’s newest product, the Frameless Mirror that houses Chamberlain’s ARQ universal remote control, which works with 95% of garage door opener brands.

Nexen Tire America Introduces All-New Website

Nexen Tire America Inc. has introduced its all-new website, which includes a completely redesigned dealer locator and interactive product information. Additional features include an improved tire finder; more product information, including 360-degree images, videos, features, benefits and real-life customer reviews; and the ability to save vehicle and location information for future use. For off-roaders, the new enhanced website will provide detailed information about Nexen’s all-new mud terrain tire, the Roadian MTX. Tire dealers can also easily access the NexenACE dealer portal from the new site, which provides a variety of training videos and information for Nexen dealers.

1st Certified Collision Taps AirPro Diagnostics Scan Technology

AirPro Diagnostics has announced that 1st Certified Collision Centers has partnered with AirPro Diagnostics to provide pre-and post-repair scan and calibration services at its eight locations in Southern California. The AirPro Diagnostics scan tool utilizes embedded OEM software with OEM-validated interfaces, which meet or exceed OEM requirements.

Lucas Oil Receives 2018 AutoZone Extra Miler Award

Lucas Oil Products Inc. was awarded the AutoZone Extra Miler Award at the annual AutoZone summit on May 15 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Extra Miler award honors those vendors who are “unfazed by obstacles, go above and beyond the call of duty, exceed expectations and consistently do more than expected."

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

David Jacobs sits down to talk about the opportunity to network at the SEMA Show through the Young Executives Network (YEN).

David Jacobs sits down to talk about the opportunity to network at the SEMA Show through the Young Executives Network (YEN).

David Jacobs sits down to talk about the opportunity to network at the SEMA Show through the Young Executives Network (YEN).

Here’s a first look at the inside of the ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

The next-generation Silverado HD will look almost identical to the recently debuted 1500; the only difference on the inside is the gauge cluster, which adds a couple of small analog circle gauges in the center.

The next-generation 2500/3500 HD is said to utilize a mixed aluminum/steel body. Styling cues are likely to mimic the recently debuted 1500, with a wide array of unique grilles and distinctive trims.

Diesel power should still come from the recently refreshed Duramax 6.6L V8 engine, while the 6.0L V8 should soldier on as the standard gasoline option. No official word on transmission offerings, but considering Ford and RAM are still using six-speed units in their HD rigs, expect GM to stick with its current six-speed automatic heavy-duty transmission (although there’s still a chance the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission may show up).

The ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD will debut sometime in early 2019, with an on-sale date later in the year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde