By SEMA News Staff

Dave Mihalko Sr. (second from left) of Restoration Specialties was named ARMO Person of the Year.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) held their annual Industry Awards Reception, Tuesday evening, at the Westgate Hotel. Attendees enjoyed an evening of dinner, beverages while networking with fellow restoration professionals.

Auto Custom Carpets Inc. was named ARMO Business of the Year. Accepting the award was Ken Howell (middle), owner of Auto Custom Carpets.

Auto Custom Carpets Inc. was named ARMO Business of the Year. The ARMO Business of the Year winner must have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics as well as made a commendable contribution to the restoration industry.

Dave Mihalko Sr. of Restoration Specialties was named ARMO Person of the Year—an honor presented to an individual in the restoration market who has made an exceptional contribution or impression on the hobby and industry during the past year.

ARMO is committed to preserving and promoting the automotive restoration industry through its projects, education programs, and by monitoring legislative and/or regulatory issues that may affect our members, thus ensuring the longevity and prosperity of the automotive restoration industry.

For more information about the Automotive Restoration Market Organization, visit www.SEMA.org/armo.

By SEMA News Staff

“Gentleman Joe” Schubeck will light up SEMA Ignited with Vintage Dragsters.

SEMA Hall of Fame member “Gentleman Joe” Schubeck will fire up his Vintage ’65 Top Fuel, Front Engine Dragster—along with three additional Vintage dragsters—at the SEMA Show’s official after-party, SEMA Ignited.

The three dragsters are: The Iron Horse, owned by Sam Chastain; The Southwind, owned by Jay Carpenter; and Tommy Allen’s “Soapy Sales,” all active Fuel Dragster racers in the sixties.

All credentialed Showgoers are invited to come see the flames dancing from the exhaust stacks and hear that special sound that embodies pure power, even at idle.

As a grand finale, all four of our Nitro dragsters will fire up together for a sound that will be heard for miles around. When the dragster engines shut off, the spectators are invited to ask questions and have a photo opportunity with these beautiful cars.

By SEMA News Staff

“Gentleman Joe” Schubeck will light up SEMA Ignited with Vintage Dragsters.

SEMA Hall of Fame member “Gentleman Joe” Schubeck will fire up his Vintage ’65 Top Fuel, Front Engine Dragster—along with three additional Vintage dragsters—at the SEMA Show’s official after-party, SEMA Ignited.

The three dragsters are: The Iron Horse, owned by Sam Chastain; The Southwind, owned by Jay Carpenter; and Tommy Allen’s “Soapy Sales,” all active Fuel Dragster racers in the sixties.

All credentialed Showgoers are invited to come see the flames dancing from the exhaust stacks and hear that special sound that embodies pure power, even at idle.

As a grand finale, all four of our Nitro dragsters will fire up together for a sound that will be heard for miles around. When the dragster engines shut off, the spectators are invited to ask questions and have a photo opportunity with these beautiful cars.

By SEMA News Staff

“Gentleman Joe” Schubeck will light up SEMA Ignited with Vintage Dragsters.

SEMA Hall of Fame member “Gentleman Joe” Schubeck will fire up his Vintage ’65 Top Fuel, Front Engine Dragster—along with three additional Vintage dragsters—at the SEMA Show’s official after-party, SEMA Ignited.

The three dragsters are: The Iron Horse, owned by Sam Chastain; The Southwind, owned by Jay Carpenter; and Tommy Allen’s “Soapy Sales,” all active Fuel Dragster racers in the sixties.

All credentialed Showgoers are invited to come see the flames dancing from the exhaust stacks and hear that special sound that embodies pure power, even at idle.

As a grand finale, all four of our Nitro dragsters will fire up together for a sound that will be heard for miles around. When the dragster engines shut off, the spectators are invited to ask questions and have a photo opportunity with these beautiful cars.

By SEMA News Staff

“Gentleman Joe” Schubeck will light up SEMA Ignited with Vintage Dragsters.

SEMA Hall of Fame member “Gentleman Joe” Schubeck will fire up his Vintage ’65 Top Fuel, Front Engine Dragster—along with three additional Vintage dragsters—at the SEMA Show’s official after-party, SEMA Ignited.

The three dragsters are: The Iron Horse, owned by Sam Chastain; The Southwind, owned by Jay Carpenter; and Tommy Allen’s “Soapy Sales,” all active Fuel Dragster racers in the sixties.

All credentialed Showgoers are invited to come see the flames dancing from the exhaust stacks and hear that special sound that embodies pure power, even at idle.

As a grand finale, all four of our Nitro dragsters will fire up together for a sound that will be heard for miles around. When the dragster engines shut off, the spectators are invited to ask questions and have a photo opportunity with these beautiful cars.

By SEMA News Staff

Hyundai revealed its new, limited-production Night model Tucson Tuesday at the 2016 SEMA Show. The new offering for the Tucson CUV appeals to customers looking to expresses their own individuality. The Night model goes on sale in late 2016 and pricing will be announced with dealership availability.

“Our new Night model attracts those who already appreciate the striking styling of the Tucson and want something just a little more to set them apart—the exclusive black RAYS® wheels with the panoramic roof combine for high appeal, inside and out,” said Trevor Lai, manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America.

The Night Tucson achieves its black monotone appearance by adding special features to standard Tucson Sport model content, including RAYS 19-in., black-finish alloys with black lug nuts, branded center cap and red valve stem caps. The Panoramic sunroof with dark, black-tinted glass and the gloss-black side mirror caps bolsters the CUV’s blackout. Interior upgrades include aluminum alloy sport pedals, a perforated leather steering wheel and front and rear LED maplights.

The Tucson Night model is available exclusively in Coliseum Gray, Caribbean Blue, Dazzling White and Black Noir Pearl exterior colors.

By SEMA News Staff

Hyundai revealed its new, limited-production Night model Tucson Tuesday at the 2016 SEMA Show. The new offering for the Tucson CUV appeals to customers looking to expresses their own individuality. The Night model goes on sale in late 2016 and pricing will be announced with dealership availability.

“Our new Night model attracts those who already appreciate the striking styling of the Tucson and want something just a little more to set them apart—the exclusive black RAYS® wheels with the panoramic roof combine for high appeal, inside and out,” said Trevor Lai, manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America.

The Night Tucson achieves its black monotone appearance by adding special features to standard Tucson Sport model content, including RAYS 19-in., black-finish alloys with black lug nuts, branded center cap and red valve stem caps. The Panoramic sunroof with dark, black-tinted glass and the gloss-black side mirror caps bolsters the CUV’s blackout. Interior upgrades include aluminum alloy sport pedals, a perforated leather steering wheel and front and rear LED maplights.

The Tucson Night model is available exclusively in Coliseum Gray, Caribbean Blue, Dazzling White and Black Noir Pearl exterior colors.

By SEMA News Staff

Hyundai revealed its new, limited-production Night model Tucson Tuesday at the 2016 SEMA Show. The new offering for the Tucson CUV appeals to customers looking to expresses their own individuality. The Night model goes on sale in late 2016 and pricing will be announced with dealership availability.

“Our new Night model attracts those who already appreciate the striking styling of the Tucson and want something just a little more to set them apart—the exclusive black RAYS® wheels with the panoramic roof combine for high appeal, inside and out,” said Trevor Lai, manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America.

The Night Tucson achieves its black monotone appearance by adding special features to standard Tucson Sport model content, including RAYS 19-in., black-finish alloys with black lug nuts, branded center cap and red valve stem caps. The Panoramic sunroof with dark, black-tinted glass and the gloss-black side mirror caps bolsters the CUV’s blackout. Interior upgrades include aluminum alloy sport pedals, a perforated leather steering wheel and front and rear LED maplights.

The Tucson Night model is available exclusively in Coliseum Gray, Caribbean Blue, Dazzling White and Black Noir Pearl exterior colors.

By SEMA News Staff

Bobby Alloway of Alloway’s Hot Rods and Craig Wick of Wicked Fabrication unveiled their latest creations on the opening day of the 2016 SEMA Show. The vehicles were revealed in the shared display for SEMA’s Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) and Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) councils (booth #23395).

Since 1991, Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop has been known to produce timeless hot rods by forging musclecar attitude with hot-rod craftsmanship. His ’65 Buick Riviera continues that commitment to unique style. The Riviera, owned by Larry & Carol Olson, is powered by a Chevrolet Big Block 502 c.i. with a American Powertrain Tremec 5-speed transmission. Features of the build include an Art Morrison front clip, Currie Enterprises rear control arms and rear end, Alloway custom 5-spoke wheels by Billet Specialties and modified openings to fit the wheels. 

Craig Wick and his crew at Wicked Fabrication have a reputation of crafting high-quality builds. The latest build, ’51 Ford Coupe, owned by Bruce Leven, features custom styling inspired by the look of vintage race cars. The Coupe sports a custom Art Morrison chassis with an independent front suspension. The handmade aluminum hood and one-off grille provide a visual cue that compliments the Coupe’s vintage race car styling.

The ARMO-HRIA booth (booth #23395) will spotlight six cars—three representing the restoration market, and three representing the hot-rod segment.

By SEMA News Staff

Bobby Alloway of Alloway’s Hot Rods and Craig Wick of Wicked Fabrication unveiled their latest creations on the opening day of the 2016 SEMA Show. The vehicles were revealed in the shared display for SEMA’s Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) and Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) councils (booth #23395).

Since 1991, Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop has been known to produce timeless hot rods by forging musclecar attitude with hot-rod craftsmanship. His ’65 Buick Riviera continues that commitment to unique style. The Riviera, owned by Larry & Carol Olson, is powered by a Chevrolet Big Block 502 c.i. with a American Powertrain Tremec 5-speed transmission. Features of the build include an Art Morrison front clip, Currie Enterprises rear control arms and rear end, Alloway custom 5-spoke wheels by Billet Specialties and modified openings to fit the wheels. 

Craig Wick and his crew at Wicked Fabrication have a reputation of crafting high-quality builds. The latest build, ’51 Ford Coupe, owned by Bruce Leven, features custom styling inspired by the look of vintage race cars. The Coupe sports a custom Art Morrison chassis with an independent front suspension. The handmade aluminum hood and one-off grille provide a visual cue that compliments the Coupe’s vintage race car styling.

The ARMO-HRIA booth (booth #23395) will spotlight six cars—three representing the restoration market, and three representing the hot-rod segment.