The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!
Thu, 03/15/2018 - 08:54
Thu, 03/15/2018 - 08:54
The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!
Thu, 03/15/2018 - 08:53
SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.
Mon, 03/12/2018 - 10:31
Compiled by SEMA Editors
 Driving the Corvette C7 GT3-R, Daniel Keilwitz earned a top-five finish and a second-place finish during last weekend’s double header. |
 Flying Lizard Motorsports scored a podium and an additional top-five finish at the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge last weekend. |
Callaway Competition, Flying Lizard Motorsports Earn Podiums in Pirelli World Challenge Season Opener
The Pirelli World Challenge debut of the Callaway Competition USA Corvette C7 GT3-R was hailed a success on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, last Sunday afternoon. Driver Daniel Keilwitz earned a top-five finish and a second-place finish during the double header, moving him to second position in the championship standings. The Pirelli World Challenge next competes at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, for Rounds 1–2 of the SprintX championship: a 60-minute race in which two drivers share the duties for the same car. The driver joining Keilwitz will be announced shortly, as the team has confirmed the Callaway Competition C7 GT3-R will run in the event March 23–25.
Flying Lizard Motorsports closed out its first race weekend of the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge season last Sunday morning, leaving the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg with a podium and an additional top-five finish. The team debuted its pair of new Audi R8 LMS GT4 cars with drivers Mike Hedlund and Adam Merzon. Hedlund and the No. 45 Audi R8 LMS led the charge for the weekend, earning a second-place finish in race one and a fourth-place finish in race two, earning a second-place spot in the GTSA point standings, just two points behind Drew Staveley. Merzon earned a ninth- and a 12th-place finish, placing him in ninth position in the championship standings.
Irwindale Speedway LKQ Pick Your Part Opening Night 2018 Results
Compact Enduro (20 laps)
1. Rodney Argo
2. Michael Hudson
3. Daniel Hudson
Figure 8 Race (20 laps)
1. Rodney Argo
2. Robert Rice
3. Joe Labrosciano
Flagpole Race (20 laps)
1. Joseph Bereiter
2. Tony Cummings
3. Robert Rice
LKQ Pick Your Part Jet Truck Burn-Down
1. Jet Truck
2. Sedan
Skid Plate Race (20 laps)
1. Mike Gigregorio
2. Robert Salcido
3. Robert Rice
Trailer Race (20 laps)
1. Robert Rice
2. Cheryl Hyland
3. Steve Cook
 Falken Tires will support Brenthel Industries and Mamer Motorsports in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series for 2018. |
Falken Tires to Enter 2018 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series With Two Pro-Lite Teams
Falken Tires will support two teams in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series for 2018. Brenthel Industries, a veteran off-road team and long-term partner to Falken Tires, will return to the Pro-Lite class with driver Jonathan Brenthel. Also competing will be Mamer Motorsports with driver Cole Mamer in the Pro-Lite class. Both teams will carry Falken’s traditional blue and teal livery on their vehicles. The first race takes place Saturday, March 17, at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California.
 The Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series kicks off April 5 at the 10th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia. |
Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series Returns for 2018
The Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series kicks off April 5 at the 10th Annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia. It is followed by races in Joliet, Illinois; Norwalk, Ohio; and two events in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The series ends September 9 in Bowling Green. In addition to mild and heavily modified engines, the series also showcases the Chevrolet Performance DR 525 drag-racing sealed crate engine in the Chevrolet Performance Stock class. The Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series takes place alongside the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals. The Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series features four racing categories and one shootout, running at each Challenge Series event. Categories are Chevrolet Performance Stock, Street King, Rumble, Street Car Challenge and the Real Street Shootout. The top three competitors from Chevrolet Performance Stock, Street King, Rumble and the Real Street Shootout winner and runner-up will be invited to a special Chevrolet Performance Champions Dinner December 8 at the PRI Show in Indianapolis.
Thu, 03/08/2018 - 14:34
By SEMA Editors
 This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has openings for two seats in the Manufacturers category, two seats in the Distributors/Retailers category and one seat in the Services category. |
The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:
Manufacturers Category (two open seats)
- Steve Whipple, vice president, sales and marketing, Edelbrock LLC
- Dr. Jamie Meyer, performance parts program manager, General Motors
- Kim Pendergast, CEO, Magnuson Products LLC
Distributors/Retailers Category (two open seats)
- Donnie Eatherly, president, P&E Distributors Inc.
- Jon Pulli, CEO, Turn 14 Distribution
- Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution
Services Category (one open seat)
- Dan Kahn, president and CEO, Kahn Media Inc.
- Tom Deery, COO and president, World Racing Group
Voting will take place online May 8–22, 2018, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 24. Winners will be announced by May 25 and formally inducted at the SEMA Installation Gala July 20.
For more information about the 2018 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.
Thu, 03/08/2018 - 14:34
By SEMA Editors
This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has openings for two seats in the Manufacturers category, two seats in the Distributors/Retailers category and one seat in the Services category. |
The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:
Manufacturers Category (two open seats)
- Steve Whipple, vice president, sales and marketing, Edelbrock LLC
- Dr. Jamie Meyer, performance parts program manager, General Motors
- Kim Pendergast, CEO, Magnuson Products LLC
Distributors/Retailers Category (two open seats)
- Donnie Eatherly, president, P&E Distributors Inc.
- Jon Pulli, CEO, Turn 14 Distribution
- Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution
Services Category (one open seat)
- Dan Kahn, president and CEO, Kahn Media Inc.
- Tom Deery, COO and president, World Racing Group
Voting will take place online May 8–22, 2018, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 24. Winners will be announced by May 25 and formally inducted at the SEMA Installation Gala July 20.
For more information about the 2018 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.
Thu, 03/08/2018 - 14:29
By SEMA Editors
 Cost for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. Attendees only pay to travel to and from the event. |
The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, taking place Monday–Tuesday, June 25–26, in Las Vegas, is open to all exhibitors preparing for the 2018 SEMA Show. Summit attendees work with Show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, to enhance their Show investment through in-depth planning and taking advantage of the Show’s existing value-added programs.
Beneficial to all attendees regardless of trade-show experience, the Summit’s sessions are designed to guide exhibitors toward programs that minimize costs on booth services, such as shipping and electrical, and highlight proven strategies for attracting buyers and increasing business at the Show.
Cost for the event is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. The only expense that attendees will incur is transportation to and from the event. Simply put: You get to Vegas, we’ll do the rest!
For additional information about the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, visit www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit. To learn more about the 2018 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.
The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.
Thu, 03/08/2018 - 14:29
By SEMA Editors
| Cost for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. Attendees only pay to travel to and from the event. |
The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, taking place Monday–Tuesday, June 25–26, in Las Vegas, is open to all exhibitors preparing for the 2018 SEMA Show. Summit attendees work with Show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, to enhance their Show investment through in-depth planning and taking advantage of the Show’s existing value-added programs.
Beneficial to all attendees regardless of trade-show experience, the Summit’s sessions are designed to guide exhibitors toward programs that minimize costs on booth services, such as shipping and electrical, and highlight proven strategies for attracting buyers and increasing business at the Show.
Cost for the event is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. The only expense that attendees will incur is transportation to and from the event. Simply put: You get to Vegas, we’ll do the rest!
For additional information about the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, visit www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit. To learn more about the 2018 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.
The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.
Thu, 03/08/2018 - 14:02
By Jenny Galvan
 The Hot Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle provides an opportunity for ARMO members to display one or more products at one of the largest gatherings of automotive restoration enthusiasts in the world. |
The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is once again hosting the Hot Products Showcase, taking place April 19–21 at the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral & Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This event is an opportunity for ARMO members to display one or more products at one of the largest gatherings of automotive restoration enthusiasts in the world.
Companies may submit multiple products to highlight in the Hot Products Showcase tent. The event is expected to feature nearly 100 aftermarket auto parts from about 40–50 manufacturers and suppliers. Companies may choose to display either new or featured products. Event participation is included with the annual ARMO membership dues.
Hot Products Showcase Set in Prime Location
The Hot Products Showcase tent is located in a prime spot on the Spring Carlisle grounds across from the event stage, ensuring that virtually all of the nearly 100,000 attendees pass through at some point during the event.
ARMO members can register their products online.
For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.
Thu, 03/08/2018 - 14:02
By Jenny Galvan
The Hot Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle provides an opportunity for ARMO members to display one or more products at one of the largest gatherings of automotive restoration enthusiasts in the world. |
The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is once again hosting the Hot Products Showcase, taking place April 19–21 at the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral & Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This event is an opportunity for ARMO members to display one or more products at one of the largest gatherings of automotive restoration enthusiasts in the world.
Companies may submit multiple products to highlight in the Hot Products Showcase tent. The event is expected to feature nearly 100 aftermarket auto parts from about 40–50 manufacturers and suppliers. Companies may choose to display either new or featured products. Event participation is included with the annual ARMO membership dues.
Hot Products Showcase Set in Prime Location
The Hot Products Showcase tent is located in a prime spot on the Spring Carlisle grounds across from the event stage, ensuring that virtually all of the nearly 100,000 attendees pass through at some point during the event.
ARMO members can register their products online.
For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.