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Chris Forsberg defeated James Deane in the final at Orlando Speed World last weekend.

Chris Forsberg Claims 2018 Formula DRIFT Orlando Victory

Round two of the 2018 Formula DRIFT championship wrapped up at Orlando Speed World last weekend. Fredric Aasbo qualified first, giving him a bye in the Top 32 run offs. Aasbo advanced to the Final Four, where he came up against eventual winner Chris Forsberg in his NOS Energy Drink Nissan 370Z on Nexen Tires. The first two runs were too close to call for the judges, but on the second attempt, Forsberg claimed victory and headed to the final, where he defeated 2017 FD Champion James Deane in his Worthouse/Falken Tire/Nissan Silvia S15. Round three takes place in Atlanta, May 11–12.

VP Racing Fuels Inc. has extended its sponsorship of NHRA Top Sportsman driver Don O’Neal and his “Mad Scientist” entry.

VP Racing Fuels Extends Support of Drag Racer Don O’Neal

VP Racing Fuels Inc. has announced it has extended its sponsorship of U.S. Army veteran and NHRA Top Sportsman driver Don O’Neal and his “Mad Scientist” entry. O’Neal, whose grandfather fought in the Korean War and whose father fought in Vietnam, enlisted in the Army as a helicopter mechanic and retired as a Sergeant First Class in 2013.

Champion Oil Becomes Title Sponsor of U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship

Champion Oil has announced it has become the title sponsor of the U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship. The Champion Oil U6SA Series incorporates more than 50 different race tracks and more than 200 events with hundreds of individual teams and drivers.

Steve Torrence piloted his Capco Contractors dragster to a 3.813-second pass at 326.56 mph as he became the first driver to reach three victories on the season.

Torrence, Pedregon, Enders and Savoie Secure Victories at NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Steve Torrence raced to the Top Fuel victory last Sunday at the ninth annual NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the sixth event on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Torrence piloted his Capco Contractors dragster to a 3.813-second pass at 326.56 mph as he became the first driver to reach three victories on the season. He defeated Doug Kalitta, Terry McMillen and Clay Millican in the final round for his 19th career win and second at zMAX Dragway. With the victory, Torrence moves back into sole possession of the Top Fuel points lead after entering Charlotte in a first-place tie with Tony Schumacher, who was eliminated in the first round. Pedregon ran a 4.059 at 310.84 in his Snap-On Tools Toyota Camry for his 36th career victory and first since Englishtown 2014. In Pro Stock, Enders picked up her 23rd career victory and second win in Charlotte with a 6.535 at 212.73 in her Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. Savoie emerged victorious in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, as he earned his ninth career victory and first at zMAX Dragway when he ran a 6.784 at 195.73 on his White Alligator Racing Suzuki in the final round. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season continues with the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello at Atlanta Dragway in Atlanta, May 4–6.

Callaway Competition drivers Daniel Keilwitz and Marvin Kirchhöfer reached the podium last weekend at Autodrom Most.

Double Podium Finish for Callaway Competition

The second race weekend of the ADAC GT Masters 2018 season was held at Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic, and Callaway Competition drivers Daniel Keilwitz and Marvin Kirchhöfer reached the podium in both races, finishing P2 twice. No other team collected more championship points last weekend. The challenging, 21-turn, 4.212-km course proved to offer few opportunities for passing. However, both on Saturday and on Sunday, in the Corvette C7 GT3-R, Kirchhöfer and Keilwitz took advantage of their second-place starts and defended the position in the two 60-minute races with second-place podium finishes. Callaway Competition will charge back to the Red Bull Ring in the Austrian province of Styria, June 8–10, for the third battle of the ADAC GT Masters Championship.

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

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Chris Forsberg defeated James Deane in the final at Orlando Speed World last weekend.

Chris Forsberg Claims 2018 Formula DRIFT Orlando Victory

Round two of the 2018 Formula DRIFT championship wrapped up at Orlando Speed World last weekend. Fredric Aasbo qualified first, giving him a bye in the Top 32 run offs. Aasbo advanced to the Final Four, where he came up against eventual winner Chris Forsberg in his NOS Energy Drink Nissan 370Z on Nexen Tires. The first two runs were too close to call for the judges, but on the second attempt, Forsberg claimed victory and headed to the final, where he defeated 2017 FD Champion James Deane in his Worthouse/Falken Tire/Nissan Silvia S15. Round three takes place in Atlanta, May 11–12.

VP Racing Fuels Inc. has extended its sponsorship of NHRA Top Sportsman driver Don O’Neal and his “Mad Scientist” entry.

VP Racing Fuels Extends Support of Drag Racer Don O’Neal

VP Racing Fuels Inc. has announced it has extended its sponsorship of U.S. Army veteran and NHRA Top Sportsman driver Don O’Neal and his “Mad Scientist” entry. O’Neal, whose grandfather fought in the Korean War and whose father fought in Vietnam, enlisted in the Army as a helicopter mechanic and retired as a Sergeant First Class in 2013.

Champion Oil Becomes Title Sponsor of U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship

Champion Oil has announced it has become the title sponsor of the U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship. The Champion Oil U6SA Series incorporates more than 50 different race tracks and more than 200 events with hundreds of individual teams and drivers.

Steve Torrence piloted his Capco Contractors dragster to a 3.813-second pass at 326.56 mph as he became the first driver to reach three victories on the season.

Torrence, Pedregon, Enders and Savoie Secure Victories at NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Steve Torrence raced to the Top Fuel victory last Sunday at the ninth annual NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the sixth event on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Torrence piloted his Capco Contractors dragster to a 3.813-second pass at 326.56 mph as he became the first driver to reach three victories on the season. He defeated Doug Kalitta, Terry McMillen and Clay Millican in the final round for his 19th career win and second at zMAX Dragway. With the victory, Torrence moves back into sole possession of the Top Fuel points lead after entering Charlotte in a first-place tie with Tony Schumacher, who was eliminated in the first round. Pedregon ran a 4.059 at 310.84 in his Snap-On Tools Toyota Camry for his 36th career victory and first since Englishtown 2014. In Pro Stock, Enders picked up her 23rd career victory and second win in Charlotte with a 6.535 at 212.73 in her Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. Savoie emerged victorious in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, as he earned his ninth career victory and first at zMAX Dragway when he ran a 6.784 at 195.73 on his White Alligator Racing Suzuki in the final round. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season continues with the NHRA Southern Nationals Powered by Mello Yello at Atlanta Dragway in Atlanta, May 4–6.

Callaway Competition drivers Daniel Keilwitz and Marvin Kirchhöfer reached the podium last weekend at Autodrom Most.

Double Podium Finish for Callaway Competition

The second race weekend of the ADAC GT Masters 2018 season was held at Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic, and Callaway Competition drivers Daniel Keilwitz and Marvin Kirchhöfer reached the podium in both races, finishing P2 twice. No other team collected more championship points last weekend. The challenging, 21-turn, 4.212-km course proved to offer few opportunities for passing. However, both on Saturday and on Sunday, in the Corvette C7 GT3-R, Kirchhöfer and Keilwitz took advantage of their second-place starts and defended the position in the two 60-minute races with second-place podium finishes. Callaway Competition will charge back to the Red Bull Ring in the Austrian province of Styria, June 8–10, for the third battle of the ADAC GT Masters Championship.

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

By SEMA Editors

Donnie Eatherly, Ed Pink and Chris Thomson will receive the industry’s highest honor and be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame.

The new members will be recognized as part of the festivities during the SEMA Installation & Gala, Friday, July 20, at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City in Los Angeles. They represent an accomplished group of leaders who have shaped and inspired the automotive specialty-equipment market.

Donnie Eatherly

Donnie Eatherly: The automotive specialty-equipment industry has a unique distribution channel, with products moving from manufacturer to distributor to jobber/retailer. Equally unique is Donnie Eatherly’s career. From sales, inventory management, marketing, and managing capital, resources and people, Eatherly has worked in all areas of the industry and has a broad perspective of every aspect involved. He, along with his father, founded one of the first and longest-running speed shops in the mid-Tennessee area. His unique experience has helped him to effectively champion many important industry initiatives, including youth engagement, legislative involvement, data standardization and vehicle technology. He is among the industry’s more active volunteers, having served on the SEMA Board of Directors, SEMA Political Action Committee and various SEMA councils and task forces.

Ed Pink

Ed Pink: For more than 60 years, Ed Pink Racing Engines has helped legendary racers set records and win championships. And while that alone is reason to honor “The Old Master,” it’s his dedication, innovation and contribution to the industry that sets him apart from all the others. Like many in the industry, Pink’s first job was at a gas station, which led to a career that had him working alongside industry pioneers, such as Lou Baney, Ed Iskenderian and the Edelbrock family. He opened his first shop in 1957 and built engines used in virtually every avenue of motorsports, including drag racing, midgets, stock cars, Indy cars and even IMSA, Le Mans and the Baja 1000. Although Pink sold his original business about 10 years ago, he continues to consult and actively supports programs, such as the SEMA Scholarship Foundation. He is a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame in Detroit, Don Garlits International Drag Racing Hall of Fame and the Super Stock Hall of Fame.

Chris Thomson

Chris Thomson: Before joining TMG Group earlier this year, Chris Thomson worked at leading industry brands, including Baer Brakes Systems, Airaid/K&N Filter Co., Holley Performance Products and FlowTech Exhaust Co. For more than 40 years, he held coveted executive positions in those organizations and played a key role in the companies’ successes. However, it is his selfless dedication to the industry as a whole that makes him stand out from others. Having served numerous times on the SEMA Board of Directors, as well as on several councils, committees and task forces, Thomson is often described as a “mentor” and an “advocate.” He is at the forefront of every key industry initiative, and he champions others to get involved. Thomson was honored in 2006 as the PWA Person of the Year—the same year that the company he worked for, Airaid Filter Co., received the PWA Manufacturer of the Year award. Look to any industry event, whether it be the SEMA Show, Installation & Gala or a Town Hall meeting, and you’ll find Thomson pushing for greater industry involvement and supporting key causes.

For additional details about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees over the years, visit www.semahof.com. For more information about the SEMA Installation & Gala, visit www.sema.org/gala.   

By SEMA Editors

Donnie Eatherly, Ed Pink and Chris Thomson will receive the industry’s highest honor and be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame.

The new members will be recognized as part of the festivities during the SEMA Installation & Gala, Friday, July 20, at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City in Los Angeles. They represent an accomplished group of leaders who have shaped and inspired the automotive specialty-equipment market.

Donnie Eatherly

Donnie Eatherly: The automotive specialty-equipment industry has a unique distribution channel, with products moving from manufacturer to distributor to jobber/retailer. Equally unique is Donnie Eatherly’s career. From sales, inventory management, marketing, and managing capital, resources and people, Eatherly has worked in all areas of the industry and has a broad perspective of every aspect involved. He, along with his father, founded one of the first and longest-running speed shops in the mid-Tennessee area. His unique experience has helped him to effectively champion many important industry initiatives, including youth engagement, legislative involvement, data standardization and vehicle technology. He is among the industry’s more active volunteers, having served on the SEMA Board of Directors, SEMA Political Action Committee and various SEMA councils and task forces.

Ed Pink

Ed Pink: For more than 60 years, Ed Pink Racing Engines has helped legendary racers set records and win championships. And while that alone is reason to honor “The Old Master,” it’s his dedication, innovation and contribution to the industry that sets him apart from all the others. Like many in the industry, Pink’s first job was at a gas station, which led to a career that had him working alongside industry pioneers, such as Lou Baney, Ed Iskenderian and the Edelbrock family. He opened his first shop in 1957 and built engines used in virtually every avenue of motorsports, including drag racing, midgets, stock cars, Indy cars and even IMSA, Le Mans and the Baja 1000. Although Pink sold his original business about 10 years ago, he continues to consult and actively supports programs, such as the SEMA Scholarship Foundation. He is a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame in Detroit, Don Garlits International Drag Racing Hall of Fame and the Super Stock Hall of Fame.

Chris Thomson

Chris Thomson: Before joining TMG Group earlier this year, Chris Thomson worked at leading industry brands, including Baer Brakes Systems, Airaid/K&N Filter Co., Holley Performance Products and FlowTech Exhaust Co. For more than 40 years, he held coveted executive positions in those organizations and played a key role in the companies’ successes. However, it is his selfless dedication to the industry as a whole that makes him stand out from others. Having served numerous times on the SEMA Board of Directors, as well as on several councils, committees and task forces, Thomson is often described as a “mentor” and an “advocate.” He is at the forefront of every key industry initiative, and he champions others to get involved. Thomson was honored in 2006 as the PWA Person of the Year—the same year that the company he worked for, Airaid Filter Co., received the PWA Manufacturer of the Year award. Look to any industry event, whether it be the SEMA Show, Installation & Gala or a Town Hall meeting, and you’ll find Thomson pushing for greater industry involvement and supporting key causes.

For additional details about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees over the years, visit www.semahof.com. For more information about the SEMA Installation & Gala, visit www.sema.org/gala.   

By SEMA Editors

Donnie Eatherly, Ed Pink and Chris Thomson will receive the industry’s highest honor and be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame.

The new members will be recognized as part of the festivities during the SEMA Installation & Gala, Friday, July 20, at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City in Los Angeles. They represent an accomplished group of leaders who have shaped and inspired the automotive specialty-equipment market.

Donnie Eatherly

Donnie Eatherly: The automotive specialty-equipment industry has a unique distribution channel, with products moving from manufacturer to distributor to jobber/retailer. Equally unique is Donnie Eatherly’s career. From sales, inventory management, marketing, and managing capital, resources and people, Eatherly has worked in all areas of the industry and has a broad perspective of every aspect involved. He, along with his father, founded one of the first and longest-running speed shops in the mid-Tennessee area. His unique experience has helped him to effectively champion many important industry initiatives, including youth engagement, legislative involvement, data standardization and vehicle technology. He is among the industry’s more active volunteers, having served on the SEMA Board of Directors, SEMA Political Action Committee and various SEMA councils and task forces.

Ed Pink

Ed Pink: For more than 60 years, Ed Pink Racing Engines has helped legendary racers set records and win championships. And while that alone is reason to honor “The Old Master,” it’s his dedication, innovation and contribution to the industry that sets him apart from all the others. Like many in the industry, Pink’s first job was at a gas station, which led to a career that had him working alongside industry pioneers, such as Lou Baney, Ed Iskenderian and the Edelbrock family. He opened his first shop in 1957 and built engines used in virtually every avenue of motorsports, including drag racing, midgets, stock cars, Indy cars and even IMSA, Le Mans and the Baja 1000. Although Pink sold his original business about 10 years ago, he continues to consult and actively supports programs, such as the SEMA Scholarship Foundation. He is a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame in Detroit, Don Garlits International Drag Racing Hall of Fame and the Super Stock Hall of Fame.

Chris Thomson

Chris Thomson: Before joining TMG Group earlier this year, Chris Thomson worked at leading industry brands, including Baer Brakes Systems, Airaid/K&N Filter Co., Holley Performance Products and FlowTech Exhaust Co. For more than 40 years, he held coveted executive positions in those organizations and played a key role in the companies’ successes. However, it is his selfless dedication to the industry as a whole that makes him stand out from others. Having served numerous times on the SEMA Board of Directors, as well as on several councils, committees and task forces, Thomson is often described as a “mentor” and an “advocate.” He is at the forefront of every key industry initiative, and he champions others to get involved. Thomson was honored in 2006 as the PWA Person of the Year—the same year that the company he worked for, Airaid Filter Co., received the PWA Manufacturer of the Year award. Look to any industry event, whether it be the SEMA Show, Installation & Gala or a Town Hall meeting, and you’ll find Thomson pushing for greater industry involvement and supporting key causes.

For additional details about the SEMA Hall of Fame and the inductees over the years, visit www.semahof.com. For more information about the SEMA Installation & Gala, visit www.sema.org/gala.   

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Jim Chick

Daystar Products International Names Jim Chick Chief Operating Officer; Acquires BumperSuperstore.com

Daystar Products International has named Jim Chick the company’s new chief operating officer. Chick caught the automotive bug as an enthusiast and racer before his career in the aftermarket. He brought his off-road DNA to the enterprises that followed, with a trajectory that led him through high-level management at several manufacturers, including Mr. Gasket, Mickey Thompson, Trailmaster, Smittybilt, Mastercraft Safety and most recently, Bestop. His service on the SEMA Board of Directors, Off-Road Business Association Board of Directors and Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame speaks to his dedication for the specialty and off-road market and to all who share the same passion.

In addition, Daystar has acquired the assets of e-commerce company BumperSuperstore.com, which offers a wide selection of aftermarket bumpers from more than two dozen manufacturers for most models of trucks and Jeeps. The company also offers winches, grille guards, fog lights and light bars, running boards and tonneau covers.

Erika Marquez

Warn Industries Names TORA Chair-Elect Erika Marquez International Sales Manager

Warn Industries has named Erika Marquez its international sales manager, dedicated to Latin America with customers in Mexico, Central and South America. For more than 12 years, Marquez has worked in the automotive aftermarket industry, most recently as national sales manager for BOLT Locks, and currently serves as SEMA’s Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) chair-elect. In 2014, Marquez was recognized by SEMA’s Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN) by receiving the STAR award, which is presented to the most outstanding manufacturer’s sales team.

Nominations Now Open for National Auto Body Council Awards

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced online nominations are now open for its annual awards program, which recognizes individuals and businesses whose actions and contributions have positively impacted their community and demonstrated the professionalism and integrity of collision industry professionals. Winners of the NABC awards will be announced at the Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards Breakfast during the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Nominations are being accepted in two award categories: the Award of Distinction and the Body Shop Image Award. Online nominations and more information for both awards are available at www.nationalautobodycouncil.org.

Schwartz Advisors Oversees SCA Performance Sale to Kinderhook

Schwartz Advisors (SA) has announced that it has acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to SCA Performance in its successful sale to Kinderhook Industries LLC. SCA Performance, owned by the McSweeney family and headquartered in Trussville, Alabama, is an OEM authorized specialty vehicle manufacturer for light-duty trucks. Kinderhook Industries is a private-equity firm that focuses on middle-market companies in a variety of industries. The SA team assisting SCA was led by Managing Partner Keith Zar, along with Managing Partners Rick Schwartz and Curtis Draper and Partner Rick Guirlinger.

Kirstin Stone

Radians Inc. Names Kirstin Stone Digital Marketing Analyst

Radians Inc. has hired Kirstin Stone as a digital marketing analyst. In her new role, she will oversee all digital marketing efforts for the company while growing the brand in the enthusiast and hardware channels. With more than a decade of experience in sales and marketing within the aftermarket, Stone will help Radians to expand and grow in this new market. Prior to the move, Stone was a marketing coordinator for the COMP Performance Group.

DENSO Products and Services Americas Announces Senior Management Promotions  

DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc. has announced promotions to its senior management team. Steve Corey has been promoted to director of independent aftermarket sales. He most recently served as senior manager of national accounts – commercial group. David Keller has been promoted to senior manager of commercial and industrial sales – heat management and automatic data capture (ADC). Keller most recently served as manager of the heat management and ADC sales group. Peter Cavallo has been promoted to senior manager of commercial and industrial sales – robotics. He most recently served as manager of the robotics group. Hiroshi Yanone has been promoted to senior manager of connected services. Yanone most recently served as manager of the connected services group. Reggie Cruz has been promoted to senior manager of independent aftermarket sales – product development. Cruz most recently served as manager of the product development group. Jose Ramirez has been promoted to senior manager of independent aftermarket sales. Ramirez most recently served as manager of the independent aftermarket sales group. Yasodara Grijalva has been promoted to senior manager of Murrieta operations. Grijalva most recently served as operations manager of the Murrieta facility. Corey, Keller, Cavallo, Yanone, Cruz and Ramirez are based in Long Beach, California, where DENSO Products and Services Americas is headquartered. Grijalva is based in Murrieta, California, where DENSO’s remanufacturing operations are located.

Team Hurst from Sequoyah High School #1 in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, finished in first place with a time of 23:54.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Reaches Halfway Point of the Season

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge has reached the halfway point of its season with the seventh event, held April 14 at the Chattanooga Cruise-in in Tennessee. A total of seven schools from Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee participated, fielding 15 teams, of which five new teams qualified. Teams must finish disassembling and reassembling a small-block Chevrolet engine in less than 33 minutes, including penalties, to qualify.

Chattanooga Cruise-in Qualifiers:

• Team Hurst – Sequoyah High School #1, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee: 23:54
• Team Performance Quotient – Gordon Central High School #1, Calhoun, Georgia: 26:14
• Team Taylor Cable – Sequoyah High School #1, Canton Georgia: 27:34
• Team Energy Suspension – Forsyth Central High School, Cumming, Georgia: 29:48 time.
• Team Parts Pro – Effingham College & Career Academy, Rincon, Georgia: 30:26

A total of 26 teams have qualified for the Dual National Championship, to be held later this year at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show. For more information, visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com.

Forbes Magazine Names Hypertherm One of “America’s Best Employers” in New 2018 Ranking

Hypertherm has announced its selection as a Forbes Magazine “America’s Best Employers” honoree, earning the number 30 spot on its list of the “500 Best Midsize Employers” and the number-two spot among Engineering and Manufacturing companies. Forbes teamed up with market research company Statista to pinpoint the companies liked best by employees. The rankings are divided into two lists: one for large companies with more than 5,000 employees, and another for midsize companies, such as Hypertherm, who employ between 1,000 and 5,000 people. To create the list, Statista surveyed 30,000 Americans working for both large and midsize employers.

Brake Parts Inc. Recognized as 2017 GM Supplier of the Year

Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) was named a 2017 GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Orlando, Florida.

GM recognized 132 of its best suppliers from 17 countries who have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value, or brought new innovations to the company. The announcement represented the most suppliers GM has recognized since debuting the Supplier of the Year event in 1992. This is the second time Brake Parts Inc. has received the award.

GM’s Supplier of the Year award honors companies for meeting performance metrics for quality, execution, innovation and total enterprise cost. Award winners represent companies who provide products and services to General Motors in the areas of vehicle components, supply chain and logistics, customer care and aftersales and indirect services.

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.

This is the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (Rally Sport Truck), although GM recently debuted the 1500 lineup, only a single image of the RST truck was shown.

The 1500 RST is a street-performance appearance upgrade applied to the Silverado LT. It features body-color trim, full LED lighting (foglamps, headlamps and taillamps) and up to 22-in. wheels with all-season tires. The truck seen here also features the optional bed-mounted roll-bar out of the Chevrolet Performance catalog.

Power should come from the 6.2L V8 mated to the new 10-speed automatic, like the setup seen on the ’18 Chevrolet Tahoe RST and the Chevy Suburban RST.

Expect to see the Silverado 1500 RST in showrooms this fall.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (Rally Sport Truck), although GM recently debuted the 1500 lineup, only a single image of the RST truck was shown.

The 1500 RST is a street-performance appearance upgrade applied to the Silverado LT. It features body-color trim, full LED lighting (foglamps, headlamps and taillamps) and up to 22-in. wheels with all-season tires. The truck seen here also features the optional bed-mounted roll-bar out of the Chevrolet Performance catalog.

Power should come from the 6.2L V8 mated to the new 10-speed automatic, like the setup seen on the ’18 Chevrolet Tahoe RST and the Chevy Suburban RST.

Expect to see the Silverado 1500 RST in showrooms this fall.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (Rally Sport Truck), although GM recently debuted the 1500 lineup, only a single image of the RST truck was shown.

The 1500 RST is a street-performance appearance upgrade applied to the Silverado LT. It features body-color trim, full LED lighting (foglamps, headlamps and taillamps) and up to 22-in. wheels with all-season tires. The truck seen here also features the optional bed-mounted roll-bar out of the Chevrolet Performance catalog.

Power should come from the 6.2L V8 mated to the new 10-speed automatic, like the setup seen on the ’18 Chevrolet Tahoe RST and the Chevy Suburban RST.

Expect to see the Silverado 1500 RST in showrooms this fall.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST (Rally Sport Truck), although GM recently debuted the 1500 lineup, only a single image of the RST truck was shown.

The 1500 RST is a street-performance appearance upgrade applied to the Silverado LT. It features body-color trim, full LED lighting (foglamps, headlamps and taillamps) and up to 22-in. wheels with all-season tires. The truck seen here also features the optional bed-mounted roll-bar out of the Chevrolet Performance catalog.

Power should come from the 6.2L V8 mated to the new 10-speed automatic, like the setup seen on the ’18 Chevrolet Tahoe RST and the Chevy Suburban RST.

Expect to see the Silverado 1500 RST in showrooms this fall.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde