By SEMA Editors

The first-ever Manufacturer of the Year award will be presented at the 2016 SEMA Show Banquet on November 3.

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards. New for 2016 is the Manufacturer of the Year award. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The new SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

Nominate Now!

Manufacturer of the Year

SEMA has introduced the Manufacturer of the Year award this year. The winner of this award will have made outstanding strides in the manufacturing category.

Also nominate for:

• Person of the Year
• Rep Agency of the Year
• WD of the Year
• GEN-III of the Year

By SEMA Editors

The first-ever Manufacturer of the Year award will be presented at the 2016 SEMA Show Banquet on November 3.

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards. New for 2016 is the Manufacturer of the Year award. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The new SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

Nominate Now!

Manufacturer of the Year

SEMA has introduced the Manufacturer of the Year award this year. The winner of this award will have made outstanding strides in the manufacturing category.

Also nominate for:

• Person of the Year
• Rep Agency of the Year
• WD of the Year
• GEN-III of the Year

By SEMA Editors

The first-ever Manufacturer of the Year award will be presented at the 2016 SEMA Show Banquet on November 3.

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards. New for 2016 is the Manufacturer of the Year award. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The new SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

Nominate Now!

Manufacturer of the Year

SEMA has introduced the Manufacturer of the Year award this year. The winner of this award will have made outstanding strides in the manufacturing category.

Also nominate for:

• Person of the Year
• Rep Agency of the Year
• WD of the Year
• GEN-III of the Year

By SEMA Editors

The first-ever Manufacturer of the Year award will be presented at the 2016 SEMA Show Banquet on November 3.

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards. New for 2016 is the Manufacturer of the Year award. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The new SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

Nominate Now!

Manufacturer of the Year

SEMA has introduced the Manufacturer of the Year award this year. The winner of this award will have made outstanding strides in the manufacturing category.

Also nominate for:

• Person of the Year
• Rep Agency of the Year
• WD of the Year
• GEN-III of the Year

By Della Domingo

Results of the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with Chris Douglas from COMP Performance Group, Kyle Fickler of Aeromotive Inc. and Les Rudd from Bob Cook Sales elected to serve on the board. While Fickler is a current SEMA Board member who was re-elected to the group, Douglas and Rudd will join as the newest members.

Chris Douglas		Kyle Fickler		Les Rudd

2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Doug Evans, Luken Communications LLC
Chairman-Elect: Wade Kawasaki, Coker Group
Immediate-Past Chairman and Secretary: Nate Shelton, Driven Performance Brands
Treasurer: John Johnson, The Spartan Group

Board Members

• Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Jim Bingham, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Susan Carpenter, JR Products
• Laurel Dasher, MagnaFlow
• Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group
• Kyle Fickler, Aeromotive Inc.
• Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing
• Dan Kahn, Kahn Media Inc.
• Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
• Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales

Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by all SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ reps and services.

The entire 2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors will be honored and recognized during the SEMA Installation and Gala in July. At the same time, current SEMA Board members Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension Systems will conclude their volunteer terms and be honored for their service and contributions. The event will also feature a special tribute to the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

By Della Domingo

Results of the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with Chris Douglas from COMP Performance Group, Kyle Fickler of Aeromotive Inc. and Les Rudd from Bob Cook Sales elected to serve on the board. While Fickler is a current SEMA Board member who was re-elected to the group, Douglas and Rudd will join as the newest members.

Chris Douglas		Kyle Fickler		Les Rudd

2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Doug Evans, Luken Communications LLC
Chairman-Elect: Wade Kawasaki, Coker Group
Immediate-Past Chairman and Secretary: Nate Shelton, Driven Performance Brands
Treasurer: John Johnson, The Spartan Group

Board Members

• Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Jim Bingham, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Susan Carpenter, JR Products
• Laurel Dasher, MagnaFlow
• Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group
• Kyle Fickler, Aeromotive Inc.
• Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing
• Dan Kahn, Kahn Media Inc.
• Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
• Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales

Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by all SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ reps and services.

The entire 2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors will be honored and recognized during the SEMA Installation and Gala in July. At the same time, current SEMA Board members Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension Systems will conclude their volunteer terms and be honored for their service and contributions. The event will also feature a special tribute to the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

By Della Domingo

Results of the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with Chris Douglas from COMP Performance Group, Kyle Fickler of Aeromotive Inc. and Les Rudd from Bob Cook Sales elected to serve on the board. While Fickler is a current SEMA Board member who was re-elected to the group, Douglas and Rudd will join as the newest members.

Chris Douglas		Kyle Fickler		Les Rudd

2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Doug Evans, Luken Communications LLC
Chairman-Elect: Wade Kawasaki, Coker Group
Immediate-Past Chairman and Secretary: Nate Shelton, Driven Performance Brands
Treasurer: John Johnson, The Spartan Group

Board Members

• Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Jim Bingham, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Susan Carpenter, JR Products
• Laurel Dasher, MagnaFlow
• Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group
• Kyle Fickler, Aeromotive Inc.
• Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing
• Dan Kahn, Kahn Media Inc.
• Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
• Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales

Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by all SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ reps and services.

The entire 2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors will be honored and recognized during the SEMA Installation and Gala in July. At the same time, current SEMA Board members Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension Systems will conclude their volunteer terms and be honored for their service and contributions. The event will also feature a special tribute to the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

By Della Domingo

Results of the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with Chris Douglas from COMP Performance Group, Kyle Fickler of Aeromotive Inc. and Les Rudd from Bob Cook Sales elected to serve on the board. While Fickler is a current SEMA Board member who was re-elected to the group, Douglas and Rudd will join as the newest members.

Chris Douglas		Kyle Fickler		Les Rudd

2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Doug Evans, Luken Communications LLC
Chairman-Elect: Wade Kawasaki, Coker Group
Immediate-Past Chairman and Secretary: Nate Shelton, Driven Performance Brands
Treasurer: John Johnson, The Spartan Group

Board Members

• Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Jim Bingham, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Susan Carpenter, JR Products
• Laurel Dasher, MagnaFlow
• Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group
• Kyle Fickler, Aeromotive Inc.
• Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing
• Dan Kahn, Kahn Media Inc.
• Tim Martin, K&N Engineering
• Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales

Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by all SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ reps and services.

The entire 2016–2017 SEMA Board of Directors will be honored and recognized during the SEMA Installation and Gala in July. At the same time, current SEMA Board members Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension Systems will conclude their volunteer terms and be honored for their service and contributions. The event will also feature a special tribute to the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

SEMA News—June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos courtesy SpiedBilde, Brian Williams. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.

Mustang Mach 1 Mule		’17 Silverado 3500 HD
Some sources seem to think that this is the next Ford Mustang Mach 1 mule. This Mustang 5.0 includes a quad exhaust setup, as seen on the GT350, and with a beefier rear axle, suggesting that this Mustang is packing more than the GT’s 435 hp. A Mach 1 was last offered in ’03 and ’04, where it got a 30hp upgrade over the GT, along with special styling changes that recalled the Mach 1s of the late ’60s and early ’70s. In keeping with Ford’s product plan for the Mustang, special editions will be rolled out on a yearly basis, sometimes with performance upgrades. Expect to see more special-edition Mustangs in time for the ’17 model year.		This is the Chevy Silverado HD, featuring the latest Duramax diesel engine. It was caught cold-weather testing in Michigan. GM is expected to give a revamp to the Duramax diesel in the HD Silverado and Sierra trucks.   Reports suggest that the current 6.6L V8 unit will be thoroughly worked over, pushing it comfortably over the 425hp mark and providing at least 860 lb.-ft. of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is also likely to become standard fare, but a 10-speed unit may not be far behind.   Expect to see the Silverado and Sierra HD later this year.
Ram HD Truck		’17 Camaro ZL1
Is Ram going to be the next brand that uses the Hellcat engine? Spotted among various Chrysler prototypes is a heavily modified Ram HD with a cobbled-together front end that could hide the supercharged V8 that makes 707 hp in the Charger and Challenger Hellcat musclecars. A source says that FCA is looking to put the Hellcat motor in everything it fits in, as it’s proven to be a huge boost for sales of the rear-drive cars. It’s already destined for the Grand Cherokee.		This ’17 Chevy Camaro ZL1 was caught while track testing in Milford, Michigan. This version should be able to make the most of its lighter and smaller platform in both coupe and convertible versions. The Camaro ZL1 is expected to be powered by the supercharged 6.2L V8 from the Corvette Z06 and Cadillac CTS-V, tuned to somewhere near 640 hp—a substantial boost over the old ZL1’s 550 horses. A six-speed manual is expected to be offered, but an automatic could also be available this time. Expect the ZL1 to be on sale in time for the ’17 model year.

SEMA News—June 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos courtesy SpiedBilde, Brian Williams. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.

Mustang Mach 1 Mule		’17 Silverado 3500 HD
Some sources seem to think that this is the next Ford Mustang Mach 1 mule. This Mustang 5.0 includes a quad exhaust setup, as seen on the GT350, and with a beefier rear axle, suggesting that this Mustang is packing more than the GT’s 435 hp. A Mach 1 was last offered in ’03 and ’04, where it got a 30hp upgrade over the GT, along with special styling changes that recalled the Mach 1s of the late ’60s and early ’70s. In keeping with Ford’s product plan for the Mustang, special editions will be rolled out on a yearly basis, sometimes with performance upgrades. Expect to see more special-edition Mustangs in time for the ’17 model year.		This is the Chevy Silverado HD, featuring the latest Duramax diesel engine. It was caught cold-weather testing in Michigan. GM is expected to give a revamp to the Duramax diesel in the HD Silverado and Sierra trucks.   Reports suggest that the current 6.6L V8 unit will be thoroughly worked over, pushing it comfortably over the 425hp mark and providing at least 860 lb.-ft. of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is also likely to become standard fare, but a 10-speed unit may not be far behind.   Expect to see the Silverado and Sierra HD later this year.
Ram HD Truck		’17 Camaro ZL1
Is Ram going to be the next brand that uses the Hellcat engine? Spotted among various Chrysler prototypes is a heavily modified Ram HD with a cobbled-together front end that could hide the supercharged V8 that makes 707 hp in the Charger and Challenger Hellcat musclecars. A source says that FCA is looking to put the Hellcat motor in everything it fits in, as it’s proven to be a huge boost for sales of the rear-drive cars. It’s already destined for the Grand Cherokee.		This ’17 Chevy Camaro ZL1 was caught while track testing in Milford, Michigan. This version should be able to make the most of its lighter and smaller platform in both coupe and convertible versions. The Camaro ZL1 is expected to be powered by the supercharged 6.2L V8 from the Corvette Z06 and Cadillac CTS-V, tuned to somewhere near 640 hp—a substantial boost over the old ZL1’s 550 horses. A six-speed manual is expected to be offered, but an automatic could also be available this time. Expect the ZL1 to be on sale in time for the ’17 model year.