By Becca Butler

Thousands of Showgoers at the 2015 SEMA Show took notice of the ’97 twin-turbo Toyota Supra that brothers Eric and Marc Kozeluh—co-owners of Twins Turbo Motorsports—entered into SEMA’s Battle of the Builders. As part of the competition, the Kozeluh brothers and their build were featured in pre-Show publications, on-site at the SEMA Show, in media outlets throughout the world and on a nationwide TV special that aired on the Velocity Network.

With nearly 300 vehicles entered into the competition, this Supra’s traditional hot-rod modifications incorporated into a turbocharged performance car is what made it stand out among the rest. With the underside just as detailed as the top, every nut and bolt was hand finished and CAD-plated. Sponsored by BBS, this vehicle included the following products:

Engine

Toyota TRD
Precision Turbo
Borg Warner
ARP Fasteners
NGK Sparkplugs

Transmission/Shifter

Tilton Clutch

Suspension

HKS

Wheels

BBS Wheels

Tires

Toyo

Brakes

Brembo

Interior

Recaro Seats

Lubricants/Fluids

Motul

Check out the above video to learn more about this build and visit the SEMA Show YouTube channel for similar videos from last year’s competition.

Open exclusively to display, feature and booth vehicles at the SEMA Show, the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition is a chance to honor and highlight some of the show’s talented builders, their vehicles and the products on them. To enter the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By Becca Butler

Thousands of Showgoers at the 2015 SEMA Show took notice of the ’97 twin-turbo Toyota Supra that brothers Eric and Marc Kozeluh—co-owners of Twins Turbo Motorsports—entered into SEMA’s Battle of the Builders. As part of the competition, the Kozeluh brothers and their build were featured in pre-Show publications, on-site at the SEMA Show, in media outlets throughout the world and on a nationwide TV special that aired on the Velocity Network.

With nearly 300 vehicles entered into the competition, this Supra’s traditional hot-rod modifications incorporated into a turbocharged performance car is what made it stand out among the rest. With the underside just as detailed as the top, every nut and bolt was hand finished and CAD-plated. Sponsored by BBS, this vehicle included the following products:

Engine

Toyota TRD
Precision Turbo
Borg Warner
ARP Fasteners
NGK Sparkplugs

Transmission/Shifter

Tilton Clutch

Suspension

HKS

Wheels

BBS Wheels

Tires

Toyo

Brakes

Brembo

Interior

Recaro Seats

Lubricants/Fluids

Motul

Check out the above video to learn more about this build and visit the SEMA Show YouTube channel for similar videos from last year’s competition.

Open exclusively to display, feature and booth vehicles at the SEMA Show, the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition is a chance to honor and highlight some of the show’s talented builders, their vehicles and the products on them. To enter the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Garage Open House gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of the state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also provides racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations.

The SEMA Garage’s annual Open House is one of the automotive industry’s hottest events of the year. The event gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of SEMA’s state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also gives racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations. In fact, this year’s Open House will feature the Garage’s new emissions compliance center.

“The SEMA Garage represents the best of our industry’s innovative prowess, showcasing the cutting-edge tools and equipment that can revolutionize the way our industry develops products,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development. “It also represents our industry’s commitment to meeting critical compliance measures, and underscores our important, long-standing relationship with state and federal regulators. It’s ironic that as we celebrate the Garage, including our new, state-of-the-art emissions center, the EPA continues to threaten the future of our industry and community with a misguided position.”

This year’s event comes as the industry continues to operate under a cloud of uncertainty regarding how it is regulated. In July 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would prohibit the conversion of emissions-certified vehicles into racecars and make it illegal to sell any emissions-related parts for those cars. With pressure from Congress, the EPA backed down on the specific regulation. However, the agency maintains that it has the authority to regulate street vehicles modified exclusively for the track and the businesses that make those products, despite Congressional intent.

A bipartisan bill now pending in the U.S. Congress—the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act—would make it clear now and in the future that modification of street vehicles for competition is legal and beyond the reach of EPA regulations. The RPM Act addresses any doubts regarding regulation of racecars and gives the public and racecar industry much-needed certainty regarding how the Clean Air Act is applied.

The Open House provides racing enthusiasts and SEMA members with a number of opportunities to engage with their lawmakers, customers, families and friends about the RPM Act and the need to protect the future of motorsports.

Open House guests are encouraged to:

• Put on a “Save Our Racecars” button, take a photo and share it via social media using #RPMAct and #SaveOurRacecars hashtags.
• Find the RPM Act kiosk, where they can send an email to lawmakers about the need to support the RPM Act.
• Take an RPM Act postcard that includes information and a link to a valuable website, where photos, videos and media materials can be downloaded and used to spread the word.

Can’t make it to the Open House? Learn how you can help support the RPM Act. 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Garage Open House gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of the state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also provides racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations.

The SEMA Garage’s annual Open House is one of the automotive industry’s hottest events of the year. The event gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of SEMA’s state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also gives racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations. In fact, this year’s Open House will feature the Garage’s new emissions compliance center.

“The SEMA Garage represents the best of our industry’s innovative prowess, showcasing the cutting-edge tools and equipment that can revolutionize the way our industry develops products,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development. “It also represents our industry’s commitment to meeting critical compliance measures, and underscores our important, long-standing relationship with state and federal regulators. It’s ironic that as we celebrate the Garage, including our new, state-of-the-art emissions center, the EPA continues to threaten the future of our industry and community with a misguided position.”

This year’s event comes as the industry continues to operate under a cloud of uncertainty regarding how it is regulated. In July 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would prohibit the conversion of emissions-certified vehicles into racecars and make it illegal to sell any emissions-related parts for those cars. With pressure from Congress, the EPA backed down on the specific regulation. However, the agency maintains that it has the authority to regulate street vehicles modified exclusively for the track and the businesses that make those products, despite Congressional intent.

A bipartisan bill now pending in the U.S. Congress—the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act—would make it clear now and in the future that modification of street vehicles for competition is legal and beyond the reach of EPA regulations. The RPM Act addresses any doubts regarding regulation of racecars and gives the public and racecar industry much-needed certainty regarding how the Clean Air Act is applied.

The Open House provides racing enthusiasts and SEMA members with a number of opportunities to engage with their lawmakers, customers, families and friends about the RPM Act and the need to protect the future of motorsports.

Open House guests are encouraged to:

• Put on a “Save Our Racecars” button, take a photo and share it via social media using #RPMAct and #SaveOurRacecars hashtags.
• Find the RPM Act kiosk, where they can send an email to lawmakers about the need to support the RPM Act.
• Take an RPM Act postcard that includes information and a link to a valuable website, where photos, videos and media materials can be downloaded and used to spread the word.

Can’t make it to the Open House? Learn how you can help support the RPM Act. 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Garage Open House gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of the state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also provides racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations.

The SEMA Garage’s annual Open House is one of the automotive industry’s hottest events of the year. The event gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of SEMA’s state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also gives racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations. In fact, this year’s Open House will feature the Garage’s new emissions compliance center.

“The SEMA Garage represents the best of our industry’s innovative prowess, showcasing the cutting-edge tools and equipment that can revolutionize the way our industry develops products,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development. “It also represents our industry’s commitment to meeting critical compliance measures, and underscores our important, long-standing relationship with state and federal regulators. It’s ironic that as we celebrate the Garage, including our new, state-of-the-art emissions center, the EPA continues to threaten the future of our industry and community with a misguided position.”

This year’s event comes as the industry continues to operate under a cloud of uncertainty regarding how it is regulated. In July 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would prohibit the conversion of emissions-certified vehicles into racecars and make it illegal to sell any emissions-related parts for those cars. With pressure from Congress, the EPA backed down on the specific regulation. However, the agency maintains that it has the authority to regulate street vehicles modified exclusively for the track and the businesses that make those products, despite Congressional intent.

A bipartisan bill now pending in the U.S. Congress—the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act—would make it clear now and in the future that modification of street vehicles for competition is legal and beyond the reach of EPA regulations. The RPM Act addresses any doubts regarding regulation of racecars and gives the public and racecar industry much-needed certainty regarding how the Clean Air Act is applied.

The Open House provides racing enthusiasts and SEMA members with a number of opportunities to engage with their lawmakers, customers, families and friends about the RPM Act and the need to protect the future of motorsports.

Open House guests are encouraged to:

• Put on a “Save Our Racecars” button, take a photo and share it via social media using #RPMAct and #SaveOurRacecars hashtags.
• Find the RPM Act kiosk, where they can send an email to lawmakers about the need to support the RPM Act.
• Take an RPM Act postcard that includes information and a link to a valuable website, where photos, videos and media materials can be downloaded and used to spread the word.

Can’t make it to the Open House? Learn how you can help support the RPM Act. 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Garage Open House gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of the state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also provides racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations.

The SEMA Garage’s annual Open House is one of the automotive industry’s hottest events of the year. The event gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of SEMA’s state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also gives racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations. In fact, this year’s Open House will feature the Garage’s new emissions compliance center.

“The SEMA Garage represents the best of our industry’s innovative prowess, showcasing the cutting-edge tools and equipment that can revolutionize the way our industry develops products,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development. “It also represents our industry’s commitment to meeting critical compliance measures, and underscores our important, long-standing relationship with state and federal regulators. It’s ironic that as we celebrate the Garage, including our new, state-of-the-art emissions center, the EPA continues to threaten the future of our industry and community with a misguided position.”

This year’s event comes as the industry continues to operate under a cloud of uncertainty regarding how it is regulated. In July 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would prohibit the conversion of emissions-certified vehicles into racecars and make it illegal to sell any emissions-related parts for those cars. With pressure from Congress, the EPA backed down on the specific regulation. However, the agency maintains that it has the authority to regulate street vehicles modified exclusively for the track and the businesses that make those products, despite Congressional intent.

A bipartisan bill now pending in the U.S. Congress—the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act—would make it clear now and in the future that modification of street vehicles for competition is legal and beyond the reach of EPA regulations. The RPM Act addresses any doubts regarding regulation of racecars and gives the public and racecar industry much-needed certainty regarding how the Clean Air Act is applied.

The Open House provides racing enthusiasts and SEMA members with a number of opportunities to engage with their lawmakers, customers, families and friends about the RPM Act and the need to protect the future of motorsports.

Open House guests are encouraged to:

• Put on a “Save Our Racecars” button, take a photo and share it via social media using #RPMAct and #SaveOurRacecars hashtags.
• Find the RPM Act kiosk, where they can send an email to lawmakers about the need to support the RPM Act.
• Take an RPM Act postcard that includes information and a link to a valuable website, where photos, videos and media materials can be downloaded and used to spread the word.

Can’t make it to the Open House? Learn how you can help support the RPM Act. 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Garage Open House gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of the state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also provides racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations.

The SEMA Garage’s annual Open House is one of the automotive industry’s hottest events of the year. The event gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of SEMA’s state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also gives racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations. In fact, this year’s Open House will feature the Garage’s new emissions compliance center.

“The SEMA Garage represents the best of our industry’s innovative prowess, showcasing the cutting-edge tools and equipment that can revolutionize the way our industry develops products,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development. “It also represents our industry’s commitment to meeting critical compliance measures, and underscores our important, long-standing relationship with state and federal regulators. It’s ironic that as we celebrate the Garage, including our new, state-of-the-art emissions center, the EPA continues to threaten the future of our industry and community with a misguided position.”

This year’s event comes as the industry continues to operate under a cloud of uncertainty regarding how it is regulated. In July 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would prohibit the conversion of emissions-certified vehicles into racecars and make it illegal to sell any emissions-related parts for those cars. With pressure from Congress, the EPA backed down on the specific regulation. However, the agency maintains that it has the authority to regulate street vehicles modified exclusively for the track and the businesses that make those products, despite Congressional intent.

A bipartisan bill now pending in the U.S. Congress—the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act—would make it clear now and in the future that modification of street vehicles for competition is legal and beyond the reach of EPA regulations. The RPM Act addresses any doubts regarding regulation of racecars and gives the public and racecar industry much-needed certainty regarding how the Clean Air Act is applied.

The Open House provides racing enthusiasts and SEMA members with a number of opportunities to engage with their lawmakers, customers, families and friends about the RPM Act and the need to protect the future of motorsports.

Open House guests are encouraged to:

• Put on a “Save Our Racecars” button, take a photo and share it via social media using #RPMAct and #SaveOurRacecars hashtags.
• Find the RPM Act kiosk, where they can send an email to lawmakers about the need to support the RPM Act.
• Take an RPM Act postcard that includes information and a link to a valuable website, where photos, videos and media materials can be downloaded and used to spread the word.

Can’t make it to the Open House? Learn how you can help support the RPM Act. 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Garage Open House gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of the state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also provides racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations.

The SEMA Garage’s annual Open House is one of the automotive industry’s hottest events of the year. The event gives motorsports businesses and enthusiasts an insiders’ tour of SEMA’s state-of-the-art facility and the equipment behind it. The multi-facility Industry Innovation Center also gives racers and businesses a convenient way to test their cars and products to ensure they meet state and federal regulations. In fact, this year’s Open House will feature the Garage’s new emissions compliance center.

“The SEMA Garage represents the best of our industry’s innovative prowess, showcasing the cutting-edge tools and equipment that can revolutionize the way our industry develops products,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development. “It also represents our industry’s commitment to meeting critical compliance measures, and underscores our important, long-standing relationship with state and federal regulators. It’s ironic that as we celebrate the Garage, including our new, state-of-the-art emissions center, the EPA continues to threaten the future of our industry and community with a misguided position.”

This year’s event comes as the industry continues to operate under a cloud of uncertainty regarding how it is regulated. In July 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would prohibit the conversion of emissions-certified vehicles into racecars and make it illegal to sell any emissions-related parts for those cars. With pressure from Congress, the EPA backed down on the specific regulation. However, the agency maintains that it has the authority to regulate street vehicles modified exclusively for the track and the businesses that make those products, despite Congressional intent.

A bipartisan bill now pending in the U.S. Congress—the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act—would make it clear now and in the future that modification of street vehicles for competition is legal and beyond the reach of EPA regulations. The RPM Act addresses any doubts regarding regulation of racecars and gives the public and racecar industry much-needed certainty regarding how the Clean Air Act is applied.

The Open House provides racing enthusiasts and SEMA members with a number of opportunities to engage with their lawmakers, customers, families and friends about the RPM Act and the need to protect the future of motorsports.

Open House guests are encouraged to:

• Put on a “Save Our Racecars” button, take a photo and share it via social media using #RPMAct and #SaveOurRacecars hashtags.
• Find the RPM Act kiosk, where they can send an email to lawmakers about the need to support the RPM Act.
• Take an RPM Act postcard that includes information and a link to a valuable website, where photos, videos and media materials can be downloaded and used to spread the word.

Can’t make it to the Open House? Learn how you can help support the RPM Act. 

By Becca Butler

Media can stay up-to-date on the latest SEMA Show exhibitor news by regularly checking the Online Media Center.

Exhibitors continue to post their product debuts and plans for the 2016 SEMA Show, November 1–4, in Las Vegas, to the Online Media Center—the number-one resource for the latest news and announcements from companies exhibiting at this year’s Show.

The most recent announcements are as follows:

• Napier Outdoors, Booth #31171: Napier Introduces Brand-New Sportz Cove Tent
• ASA Automotive Systems, Booth #41069: ASA to Showcase Latest Software for Tire & Auto Services Dealers at SEMA Show
• Retro Manufacturing, Booth #24593: Introducing RetroSound’s Redondo Radio for Mopar Cars
• Kleinn Automotive, Booth #37057: Kleinn Announces All-In-One Onboard Air Systems
• Maxpro Manufacturing LLC, Booth #30288: Maxpro Window Films to Exhibit in 2016 For the First Time

View the full list of exhibitor news at the Online Media Center. Don’t forget to visit the site regularly!

Exhibitors can submit their news free of charge to the SEMA Show Online Media Center.

By Becca Butler

Media can stay up-to-date on the latest SEMA Show exhibitor news by regularly checking the Online Media Center.

Exhibitors continue to post their product debuts and plans for the 2016 SEMA Show, November 1–4, in Las Vegas, to the Online Media Center—the number-one resource for the latest news and announcements from companies exhibiting at this year’s Show.

The most recent announcements are as follows:

• Napier Outdoors, Booth #31171: Napier Introduces Brand-New Sportz Cove Tent
• ASA Automotive Systems, Booth #41069: ASA to Showcase Latest Software for Tire & Auto Services Dealers at SEMA Show
• Retro Manufacturing, Booth #24593: Introducing RetroSound’s Redondo Radio for Mopar Cars
• Kleinn Automotive, Booth #37057: Kleinn Announces All-In-One Onboard Air Systems
• Maxpro Manufacturing LLC, Booth #30288: Maxpro Window Films to Exhibit in 2016 For the First Time

View the full list of exhibitor news at the Online Media Center. Don’t forget to visit the site regularly!

Exhibitors can submit their news free of charge to the SEMA Show Online Media Center.