Program manager of performance parts at Chevrolet, Dr. Jamie Meyer shares their latest news.
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:56
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:45
Compiled by SEMA Editors
 4 Wheel Parts President and CEO Greg Adler raced to the 4400 Class win in last weekend’s Mint 400 off-road race just outside of Las Vegas. |
Greg Adler, Rob MacCachren Seize Class Victory in Mint 400
4 Wheel Parts President and CEO Greg Adler raced to the 4400 Class win in last weekend’s Mint 400 off-road race just outside of Las Vegas. Teaming up with off-road racing icon Rob MacCachren, the duo completed the 348-mile race nearly one hour ahead of their nearest competitor. The victory came just three weeks after they battled to the finish line in the King of the Hammers event in Johnson Valley, California. Taking the start, MacCachren set a pace that saw the #4444 quickly put a 20-minute gap on the field before turning the car over to Adler for the second and third laps. As the course deteriorated and became littered with vehicles that had succumbed to the desert attrition, Adler increased the lead with each subsequent lap in bringing home the Team 4 Wheel Parts Ultra4 to the checkered flag and a class win.
In addition, MacCachren took the overall win, crossing the finish line with an unofficial time of 5:37:35. A 2011 inductee to the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, his accolades include Dirt Sports Magazine Driver of the Year (2007), BFGoodrich’s Motorsports Person of the Year (2007) and being named SCORE Person of the Year twice (1987, 2008). This Mint win comes after three consecutive wins at the Baja 1000. MacCachren takes home $10,000 from BFGoodrich Tires, $10,000 from Fox and a brand new Polaris RZR (adding to the one he already owns). Jason Voss was awarded second place on unofficial time, coming in with at 5:38:39, and Andy McMillin unofficially took third place with a time of 5:41:36.
Holley EFI-Equipped Drivers Star at Lights Out 8 Event at Valdosta
Holley-equipped racers dominated Lights Out 8—the unofficial World Series of heads-up/small-tire racing—at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Lyle Barnett toyed with the Leaf Spring field, wheeling Jason Digby’s Pete Harrell-tuned ’69 Dart to a runaway win. Tony Alm ruled the Ultimate Street category with his Fox body Mustang, qualifying No. 2 and winning the final round on a holeshot over Rodney Ragen. And “Super Dave” Adkins’ twin-turbo ’63 Impala, competing in the showcase Radial vs. the World division, became the quickest LSx car in the world with an historic 3.97. After qualifying No. 1 by a mile with a 4.24 at 181 mph, Barnett topped John McDonough in a lopsided final, 4.41 to 9.15.
 Lyle Barnett toyed with the Leaf Spring field, wheeling Jason Digby’s Pete Harrell-tuned ’69 Dart to a runaway win. |
VP Racing Fuels Continues Fuel Program for PDRA Racers in 2017
The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) welcomes back VP Racing Fuels as the Official Fuel of the PDRA for the fourth consecutive year. VP will continue to provide trackside fuel service and post-season awards up to $1,000 in each class for the series championship. The pre-order process VP implemented last season will continue this year. This program ensures fuel is delivered right to the track in the quantity needed. Racers are encouraged to access the fuel pre-order forms online.
Dodge Extends Sponsorship of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Event at Maple Grove Raceway; Expands Involvement in Sportsman Ranks
NHRA has announced that Dodge has extended its agreement as the title rights sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Maple Grove Raceway for the 2017 season. The 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals will be held September 21–24 and serve as the second race in the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. The event will be a key stop for racers who are battling for a world championship at the conclusion of the season. Those who compete with Dodge vehicles in the Super Stock and Stock classes in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will be eligible for additional bonus money during the course of the year. Newly introduced for 2017, the Dodge Top Finisher honor awards $500 each to the Stock and Super Stock drivers in a Dodge or Plymouth vehicle who advance the farthest during eliminations at each of the 24 NHRA National events. A new Dodge exhibit will also be displayed on Manufacturers Midway at 15 events this year. In addition, the second annual Mopar Mega Block Party free fan-admission event will take place Thursday, September 21, in conjunction with the Dodge NHRA Nationals.
Wilwood Announces Award Programs for 2017 North American F1000 Championship; Returns as USMTS Lucky 7 Award Sponsor; Renews WISSOTA/PolyDome Dirt Track Series Sponsorship; Renews Redline Time Attack Title Sponsorship
Wilwood Disc Brakes has announced new racer reward programs for the 2017 North American Formula 1000 Championship season. Eligible drivers have three chances to receive contingency. First, the Tough Brake Award will go to the fourth-place finisher at each event. Second, those fourth-place finishers could receive additional contingency if they run eligible Wilwood products through the Double Dip Program. Lastly, the Tenth Man Up Award will go to the driver who finishes 10th overall in the championship standings.
Wilwood has also been named the Lucky 7 Award sponsor with the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) for the 2017 season. As part of the sponsorship, Wilwood will provide a $50 product certificate to the seventh-place finisher at each USMTS event. Additionally, one winner will be randomly drawn from all of the drivers that finished seventh throughout the year to receive a complete Wilwood brake kit.
In addition, Wilwood returns in 2017 as a sponsor for the WISSOTA/PolyDome Dirt Track Series. As part of the sponsorship, Wilwood will provide product and product certificates for each division, which will be distributed at the national awards banquet at the end of the year.
Wilwood has also extended its title sponsorship of the Redline Time Attack Series through the 2017 season. As part of the sponsorship, Wilwood will be named title sponsor of the Redline Time Attack Series and various series-owned festivals, including Subiefest, Nissfest, Hondafest and Mazfest. In addition, Wilwood will have exhibit space and provide product certificates to be raffled off at each festival.
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:45
Compiled by SEMA Editors
4 Wheel Parts President and CEO Greg Adler raced to the 4400 Class win in last weekend’s Mint 400 off-road race just outside of Las Vegas. |
Greg Adler, Rob MacCachren Seize Class Victory in Mint 400
4 Wheel Parts President and CEO Greg Adler raced to the 4400 Class win in last weekend’s Mint 400 off-road race just outside of Las Vegas. Teaming up with off-road racing icon Rob MacCachren, the duo completed the 348-mile race nearly one hour ahead of their nearest competitor. The victory came just three weeks after they battled to the finish line in the King of the Hammers event in Johnson Valley, California. Taking the start, MacCachren set a pace that saw the #4444 quickly put a 20-minute gap on the field before turning the car over to Adler for the second and third laps. As the course deteriorated and became littered with vehicles that had succumbed to the desert attrition, Adler increased the lead with each subsequent lap in bringing home the Team 4 Wheel Parts Ultra4 to the checkered flag and a class win.
In addition, MacCachren took the overall win, crossing the finish line with an unofficial time of 5:37:35. A 2011 inductee to the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, his accolades include Dirt Sports Magazine Driver of the Year (2007), BFGoodrich’s Motorsports Person of the Year (2007) and being named SCORE Person of the Year twice (1987, 2008). This Mint win comes after three consecutive wins at the Baja 1000. MacCachren takes home $10,000 from BFGoodrich Tires, $10,000 from Fox and a brand new Polaris RZR (adding to the one he already owns). Jason Voss was awarded second place on unofficial time, coming in with at 5:38:39, and Andy McMillin unofficially took third place with a time of 5:41:36.
Holley EFI-Equipped Drivers Star at Lights Out 8 Event at Valdosta
Holley-equipped racers dominated Lights Out 8—the unofficial World Series of heads-up/small-tire racing—at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Lyle Barnett toyed with the Leaf Spring field, wheeling Jason Digby’s Pete Harrell-tuned ’69 Dart to a runaway win. Tony Alm ruled the Ultimate Street category with his Fox body Mustang, qualifying No. 2 and winning the final round on a holeshot over Rodney Ragen. And “Super Dave” Adkins’ twin-turbo ’63 Impala, competing in the showcase Radial vs. the World division, became the quickest LSx car in the world with an historic 3.97. After qualifying No. 1 by a mile with a 4.24 at 181 mph, Barnett topped John McDonough in a lopsided final, 4.41 to 9.15.
Lyle Barnett toyed with the Leaf Spring field, wheeling Jason Digby’s Pete Harrell-tuned ’69 Dart to a runaway win. |
VP Racing Fuels Continues Fuel Program for PDRA Racers in 2017
The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) welcomes back VP Racing Fuels as the Official Fuel of the PDRA for the fourth consecutive year. VP will continue to provide trackside fuel service and post-season awards up to $1,000 in each class for the series championship. The pre-order process VP implemented last season will continue this year. This program ensures fuel is delivered right to the track in the quantity needed. Racers are encouraged to access the fuel pre-order forms online.
Dodge Extends Sponsorship of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Event at Maple Grove Raceway; Expands Involvement in Sportsman Ranks
NHRA has announced that Dodge has extended its agreement as the title rights sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event at Maple Grove Raceway for the 2017 season. The 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals will be held September 21–24 and serve as the second race in the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. The event will be a key stop for racers who are battling for a world championship at the conclusion of the season. Those who compete with Dodge vehicles in the Super Stock and Stock classes in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will be eligible for additional bonus money during the course of the year. Newly introduced for 2017, the Dodge Top Finisher honor awards $500 each to the Stock and Super Stock drivers in a Dodge or Plymouth vehicle who advance the farthest during eliminations at each of the 24 NHRA National events. A new Dodge exhibit will also be displayed on Manufacturers Midway at 15 events this year. In addition, the second annual Mopar Mega Block Party free fan-admission event will take place Thursday, September 21, in conjunction with the Dodge NHRA Nationals.
Wilwood Announces Award Programs for 2017 North American F1000 Championship; Returns as USMTS Lucky 7 Award Sponsor; Renews WISSOTA/PolyDome Dirt Track Series Sponsorship; Renews Redline Time Attack Title Sponsorship
Wilwood Disc Brakes has announced new racer reward programs for the 2017 North American Formula 1000 Championship season. Eligible drivers have three chances to receive contingency. First, the Tough Brake Award will go to the fourth-place finisher at each event. Second, those fourth-place finishers could receive additional contingency if they run eligible Wilwood products through the Double Dip Program. Lastly, the Tenth Man Up Award will go to the driver who finishes 10th overall in the championship standings.
Wilwood has also been named the Lucky 7 Award sponsor with the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) for the 2017 season. As part of the sponsorship, Wilwood will provide a $50 product certificate to the seventh-place finisher at each USMTS event. Additionally, one winner will be randomly drawn from all of the drivers that finished seventh throughout the year to receive a complete Wilwood brake kit.
In addition, Wilwood returns in 2017 as a sponsor for the WISSOTA/PolyDome Dirt Track Series. As part of the sponsorship, Wilwood will provide product and product certificates for each division, which will be distributed at the national awards banquet at the end of the year.
Wilwood has also extended its title sponsorship of the Redline Time Attack Series through the 2017 season. As part of the sponsorship, Wilwood will be named title sponsor of the Redline Time Attack Series and various series-owned festivals, including Subiefest, Nissfest, Hondafest and Mazfest. In addition, Wilwood will have exhibit space and provide product certificates to be raffled off at each festival.
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:34
By SEMA Editors
 Submit your 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 10 deadline. |
SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are due March 10.
The SEMA Hall of Fame Award was established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth.
For more information, contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:34
By SEMA Editors
Submit your 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 10 deadline. |
SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are due March 10.
The SEMA Hall of Fame Award was established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth.
For more information, contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:30
By SEMA Editors
Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.
Senior Representative: AAM Competition LLC is hiring an entry-mid-level sales representative responsible for customer service, retail sales, phone sales and internet sales. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of vehicle engines and forced induction, the ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience and at least two years of sales experience.
Product Development Associate: Grand General Accessories Manufacturing is hiring a product development associate responsible for identifying market trends and needs for new product development and defining product vision; creating, implementing, testing and launching new products; and defining product objectives and reporting performance. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of successful product associate experience in the automotive industry.
Client Support Representative: Kolab Interactive Agency is hiring a client support representative to oversee and participate in the daily operations of client accounts, support and manage service orders and build sustainable relationships through open and interactive communication. The successful candidate must have exceptional customer service skills.
Sales/Customer Service Representative: Frank Kent Motor Co. is hiring a GM-certified automotive technician with at least two years of experience. This position will be responsible for diagnosing, adjusting, repairing and overhauling vehicles. The qualified candidate must have knowledge of diagnostic and repair equipment, a strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and a good driving record.
Product Category Manager: Mile Marker Industries is hiring a product category manager responsible for developing product vision, business cases, investment strategies, pricing strategies and marketing efforts that support the company’s overall strategy and goals. This position will also be responsible for gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, developing market requirements and value proposition and working closely with engineering and sales staff to deliver products and successful market penetration. The successful candidate will have an aggressive and extroverted demeanor, strong relationship-building skills and the ability to think strategically and create a plan to reach strategic goals.
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:28
By SEMA Editors
Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.
For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:19
The deadline to submit your company’s Exhibit Space Rental Application and deposit is March 31, 2017, to participate in the 2017 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection, which will take place May 1–19, 2017.
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:19
The deadline to submit your company’s Exhibit Space Rental Application and deposit is March 31, 2017, to participate in the 2017 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection, which will take place May 1–19, 2017.
Thu, 03/09/2017 - 13:14
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.