By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Aeromotive Gen II Stealth Tank Aeromotive releases its Gen II Stealth Tank designed specifically to meet the needs of Mopar Hellcat crate engine-swapped ’64–’76 Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth A-, B- and E-body vehicles. The tank is engineered to run a quiet, high-flow pump and baffle to ensure consistent fuel delivery during the most spirited driving. The tank is designed to support up to 1,000 hp on gasoline and 700 hp on E-85 ethanol. 913-647-7300 www.aeromotiveinc.com PN: 18164
Holley Low Ram Manifold Kit Top-Feed Holley announces the release of its top-feed Low Ram Manifold Kit. The plenum entry configuration is designed to allow the plenum tops to be fitted to a low-profile base intake manifold. The short-runner, low-profile base intake manifold intended for forced induction applications was conceived to package with an air-to-water plenum-mounted intercooler with a shorter overall height than possible with other existing intake manifolds. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 300-620
Edelbrock Supercharger Edelbrock introduces its supercharger kit for ’16–’19 Chevy Camaros equipped with second-generation HFV6 3.6L engines. The supercharger is designed to increase wheel horsepower by 36% over stock while using Edelbrock’s optional engine calibration. The unit is engineered to provide a dyno-tested 100 hp and 86 lb.-ft. of torque increase over stock. Edelbrock’s engine calibration option is emissions-legal in 50 states. 888-799-1135 www.edelbrock.com PN: 15995
Stainless Turbo Headers Flowtech announces the release of its Small-Block Chevy Turbo Headers. The turbo headers are the designed for creating a compact package within your engine bay to allow a variety of configurations. They’re available in ceramic-coated mild steel, natural 304 stainless steel or polished 304 stainless steel. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 11569FLT
Holley Electric Water Pump Adapters Holley releases its electric water pump adapters. The billet block adapters are designed to allow the use of a big-block Chevy electric water pump on the GM LS engine. The port on the sides of the adapters are engineered to allow a convenient hook-up for the steam tube outlet. This part includes the two-block adapters, gaskets and mounting bolts. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: LS0025ERL

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Aeromotive Gen II Stealth Tank Aeromotive releases its Gen II Stealth Tank designed specifically to meet the needs of Mopar Hellcat crate engine-swapped ’64–’76 Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth A-, B- and E-body vehicles. The tank is engineered to run a quiet, high-flow pump and baffle to ensure consistent fuel delivery during the most spirited driving. The tank is designed to support up to 1,000 hp on gasoline and 700 hp on E-85 ethanol. 913-647-7300 www.aeromotiveinc.com PN: 18164
Holley Low Ram Manifold Kit Top-Feed Holley announces the release of its top-feed Low Ram Manifold Kit. The plenum entry configuration is designed to allow the plenum tops to be fitted to a low-profile base intake manifold. The short-runner, low-profile base intake manifold intended for forced induction applications was conceived to package with an air-to-water plenum-mounted intercooler with a shorter overall height than possible with other existing intake manifolds. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 300-620
Edelbrock Supercharger Edelbrock introduces its supercharger kit for ’16–’19 Chevy Camaros equipped with second-generation HFV6 3.6L engines. The supercharger is designed to increase wheel horsepower by 36% over stock while using Edelbrock’s optional engine calibration. The unit is engineered to provide a dyno-tested 100 hp and 86 lb.-ft. of torque increase over stock. Edelbrock’s engine calibration option is emissions-legal in 50 states. 888-799-1135 www.edelbrock.com PN: 15995
Stainless Turbo Headers Flowtech announces the release of its Small-Block Chevy Turbo Headers. The turbo headers are the designed for creating a compact package within your engine bay to allow a variety of configurations. They’re available in ceramic-coated mild steel, natural 304 stainless steel or polished 304 stainless steel. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 11569FLT
Holley Electric Water Pump Adapters Holley releases its electric water pump adapters. The billet block adapters are designed to allow the use of a big-block Chevy electric water pump on the GM LS engine. The port on the sides of the adapters are engineered to allow a convenient hook-up for the steam tube outlet. This part includes the two-block adapters, gaskets and mounting bolts. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: LS0025ERL

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Following months of negotiations, President Trump and U.S. House of Representatives Democrats reached agreement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which will replace the NAFTA accord. The three countries had already agreed to the USMCA’s major provisions, but the fine points of the trade deal were still subject to discussion. The legislatures of each country must approve the USMCA before it replaces the NAFTA accord. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the trade pact in December, but the U.S. Senate may not schedule a vote until early 2020.

The USMCA will require that vehicles have 75% North American content, compared with 62.5% currently. At least 40%–45% of the vehicle content must be made by workers earning at least $16 an hour. The United States has agreed not to impose tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts on Mexico and Canada if such tariffs are enacted. The United States has also excluded Mexico and Canada from the tariffs currently being imposed on steel and aluminum.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Following months of negotiations, President Trump and U.S. House of Representatives Democrats reached agreement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which will replace the NAFTA accord. The three countries had already agreed to the USMCA’s major provisions, but the fine points of the trade deal were still subject to discussion. The legislatures of each country must approve the USMCA before it replaces the NAFTA accord. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the trade pact in December, but the U.S. Senate may not schedule a vote until early 2020.

The USMCA will require that vehicles have 75% North American content, compared with 62.5% currently. At least 40%–45% of the vehicle content must be made by workers earning at least $16 an hour. The United States has agreed not to impose tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts on Mexico and Canada if such tariffs are enacted. The United States has also excluded Mexico and Canada from the tariffs currently being imposed on steel and aluminum.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Following months of negotiations, President Trump and U.S. House of Representatives Democrats reached agreement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which will replace the NAFTA accord. The three countries had already agreed to the USMCA’s major provisions, but the fine points of the trade deal were still subject to discussion. The legislatures of each country must approve the USMCA before it replaces the NAFTA accord. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the trade pact in December, but the U.S. Senate may not schedule a vote until early 2020.

The USMCA will require that vehicles have 75% North American content, compared with 62.5% currently. At least 40%–45% of the vehicle content must be made by workers earning at least $16 an hour. The United States has agreed not to impose tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts on Mexico and Canada if such tariffs are enacted. The United States has also excluded Mexico and Canada from the tariffs currently being imposed on steel and aluminum.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

The annual Media Trade Conference enables journalists to meet with exhibitors from motorsports parts manufacturers in 42 (14 per day) private, uninterrupted meetings, serving as the ideal event to get detailed information specific to their audience’s interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Manufacturers of motorsports parts are prepared to meet with media, including freelance journalists, bloggers and social media influencers, during the 2020 SEMA MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 21–23, in Santa Ana, California.

The annual three-day event, which media can attend at no cost by visiting www.sema.org/mtcreg, is the best place for journalists to meet with and interview manufacturers who are seeking to increase awareness and gain editorial coverage. Journalists, freelancers, bloggers and social media influencers are invited to sign up and select the companies that best meet their editorial needs. While the event is not designed for ad sales or sponsorships, media are not required to have specific assignments in order to attend. Freelancers seeking content for stories are encouraged.

To see a list of participating exhibitors and sign up for the event, visit www.sema.org/mtcreg.

By Della Domingo

The annual Media Trade Conference enables journalists to meet with exhibitors from motorsports parts manufacturers in 42 (14 per day) private, uninterrupted meetings, serving as the ideal event to get detailed information specific to their audience’s interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Manufacturers of motorsports parts are prepared to meet with media, including freelance journalists, bloggers and social media influencers, during the 2020 SEMA MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 21–23, in Santa Ana, California.

The annual three-day event, which media can attend at no cost by visiting www.sema.org/mtcreg, is the best place for journalists to meet with and interview manufacturers who are seeking to increase awareness and gain editorial coverage. Journalists, freelancers, bloggers and social media influencers are invited to sign up and select the companies that best meet their editorial needs. While the event is not designed for ad sales or sponsorships, media are not required to have specific assignments in order to attend. Freelancers seeking content for stories are encouraged.

To see a list of participating exhibitors and sign up for the event, visit www.sema.org/mtcreg.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Turn 3 Motorsports won its first 25 Hours of Thunderhill presented by Hawk Performance.

Turn 3 Motorsports Takes Victory at 2019 25 Hours of Thunderhill

Turn 3 Motorsports was victorious in Mudville last Sunday when the team won its first 25 Hours of Thunderhill presented by Hawk Performance. The Chicago-based team had a dominant performance, leading shortly after the start and never looking back. The Radical was caked with mud as driver and team principal Peter Dempsey brought the car across the finish line with an eight-lap margin of victory. It’s the first time a Radical sports racer has won the 25 Hours of Thunderhill. The team’s drivers Eric Wagner, Dempsey, Antoine Comeau and Neil Alberico drove the car 2,016 miles, good for an eight-lap margin of victory over second-place overall finisher K2R Motorsports. Team Praga Cars/Fellner Motorsports finished third in ESR and also third overall. For complete results, visit the Speed News website.

Yamaha Announces Partnership with Motosports Travel

Yamaha Motor Corp. USA has announced a partnership with Ohio-based travel experts Motosports Travel to offer VIP packages for select Monster Energy Supercross races as part of the Destination Yamaha program initiative. Beginning with the 2020 season opener held in Anaheim, California, January 4, Yamaha Fan Experience packages offer purchase options that include hotel accommodations, transportation for airport and hotel transfers, prime stadium seating locations and a Yamaha VIP team experience. To see everything included in the available packages and book a Yamaha experience, visit www.motosportstravel.com/yamafan.

For more racing news, visit Performance Racing Industry’s (PRI) website.

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has an opening in the Distributors/Retailers category.

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seat is open for this year’s election:

• Distributors/Retailers (one open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include a brief information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due Friday, January 3, 2020. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well.  We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE

SEMA President & CEO

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has an opening in the Distributors/Retailers category.

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seat is open for this year’s election:

• Distributors/Retailers (one open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include a brief information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due Friday, January 3, 2020. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well.  We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE

SEMA President & CEO