By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Planning to attend the annual SEMA Installation & Gala, Friday, July 26, at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California? Then be sure to book your tickets now for the exclusive SEMA PAC afterparty!

Join the industry’s best and brightest immediately after the Installation & Gala to welcome John Hotchkis as the new SEMA PAC chairman and to pay tribute to Doug Evans’ service to the industry.

The event is open to SEMA members who contribute at least $40 to SEMA PAC. Open bar cocktails and late-night snacks will be served.

Space is limited to 50 guests, so claim your spot today!

For more information, or to RSVP, contact Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org.

July 26, 2019, 9:30 p.m.

Anaheim Marriott—nFuse Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
700 W. Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

By law, SEMA is not allowed to use association funds to impact the electoral process. That’s where the individually funded SEMA PAC comes in. It allows SEMA members to pool their personal resources to make campaign contributions to candidates and lawmakers who support our industry.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Yokohama Tire has announced it has partnered with Crandon International Raceway, making Yokohama the official tire of the off-road facility.

Yokohama Tire Named Official Tire of Crandon International Raceway

Yokohama Tire has announced it has partnered with Crandon International Raceway, making Yokohama the official tire of the off-road facility. The agreement begins at the upcoming Crandon Forest County Potawatomi Community Brush Run races and includes the rebranding of the track’s red-and-white barn, as well as other track signage and on-site hospitality. Yokohama is also supporting several trucks in the expanding Pro 2 category of the upcoming 2019 Lucas Oil Midwest Short Course League season. Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR M/T G003 tire will be on several Pro 2 entries, including 2011 Crandon AMSOIL Cup winner Chad Hord.

OPTIMA Batteries Announces Ride Shotgun Experience

OPTIMA Batteries has announced its inaugural Ride Shotgun promotion, offering enthusiasts an opportunity to experience adventures with six OPTIMA PowerPro Ambassadors. Enthusiasts interested in entering the promotion will be able to explain why they deserve the chance to ride shotgun with their favorite OPTIMA PowerPro Ambassador at www.OPTIMARideShotgun.com. One winner will be selected for each unique Ride Shotgun experience. The promotion runs until September 15, with final winners being announced at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on November 5. Experiences include:

• Ride Shotgun with James Clay at the 24-Hour Race in Nürburgring: The winner of this experience will travel to Germany for the 24-hour Nürburgring race, where they will receive crew passes and join Clay for the pre-race/practice run on the track.
• Ride Shotgun with Betim Berisha at the Pikes Peak Airstrip: The winner of this experience will travel to Colorado to meet BBI Motorsports owner Betim Berisha and run the Pikes Peak Airstrip Attack held at the Colorado Springs Airport. The winner will receive press passes with exclusive access to the event.
• Ride Shotgun with Loren Healy at King of the Hammers: The winner of this experience will travel to King of the Hammers, where they will receive press passes to meet Healy and his team and suit up to ride shotgun on the King of the Hammers course as well as a qualifying run.
• Ride Shotgun with Mike Weiss at a Drag Event: The winner will meet Weiss and the Weistec team for a two-day drag-racing event, where they will ride shotgun during a run down the drag strip.
• Ride Shotgun with Edwin Evers: The winner of this experience will travel to a BASS fishing tournament location, where they’ll meet professional angler Evers. They will receive press passes with exclusive access to tournament events and venues and enjoy a day out on the water bass fishing with Evers.
  Ride Shotgun with Larry McRae on the Rubicon Trail: The winner of this experience will travel to Georgetown, Utah, to meet Jeep enthusiast McRae for dinner and pre-trip planning for the Rubicon trail ride. The winner will ride with McRae on the Rubicon trail, ending the experience at Lake Tahoe.

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

This is a Toyota Tundra prototype undergoing testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This time though it seems to be a prototype for the first-ever hybrid variant.

After following this Tundra for about three miles, the familiar Hybrid Synergy Drive hum could be heard followed by the engine kicking on at around 25–30 mph. This truck had pretty narrow tires compared to the Tundra spied back in January.

According to a source, “Toyota’s fullsize truck will use a version of the company’s 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine in combination with an electric motor/lithium-ion battery system. The source says that the system is more powerful for the new Tundra and will reportedly produce in the neighborhood of 450 hp and 500 lb.-ft. of torque, while getting 30+ MPG rating.”

This prototype still has the (street sweeper) camo disguising the rear axle and rear suspension but has added an additional piece of plastic that runs two-thirds of the bed.

Regardless, expect to see a version of the Tundra by the end of this year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a Toyota Tundra prototype undergoing testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This time though it seems to be a prototype for the first-ever hybrid variant.

After following this Tundra for about three miles, the familiar Hybrid Synergy Drive hum could be heard followed by the engine kicking on at around 25–30 mph. This truck had pretty narrow tires compared to the Tundra spied back in January.

According to a source, “Toyota’s fullsize truck will use a version of the company’s 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine in combination with an electric motor/lithium-ion battery system. The source says that the system is more powerful for the new Tundra and will reportedly produce in the neighborhood of 450 hp and 500 lb.-ft. of torque, while getting 30+ MPG rating.”

This prototype still has the (street sweeper) camo disguising the rear axle and rear suspension but has added an additional piece of plastic that runs two-thirds of the bed.

Regardless, expect to see a version of the Tundra by the end of this year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a Toyota Tundra prototype undergoing testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This time though it seems to be a prototype for the first-ever hybrid variant.

After following this Tundra for about three miles, the familiar Hybrid Synergy Drive hum could be heard followed by the engine kicking on at around 25–30 mph. This truck had pretty narrow tires compared to the Tundra spied back in January.

According to a source, “Toyota’s fullsize truck will use a version of the company’s 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine in combination with an electric motor/lithium-ion battery system. The source says that the system is more powerful for the new Tundra and will reportedly produce in the neighborhood of 450 hp and 500 lb.-ft. of torque, while getting 30+ MPG rating.”

This prototype still has the (street sweeper) camo disguising the rear axle and rear suspension but has added an additional piece of plastic that runs two-thirds of the bed.

Regardless, expect to see a version of the Tundra by the end of this year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a Toyota Tundra prototype undergoing testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This time though it seems to be a prototype for the first-ever hybrid variant.

After following this Tundra for about three miles, the familiar Hybrid Synergy Drive hum could be heard followed by the engine kicking on at around 25–30 mph. This truck had pretty narrow tires compared to the Tundra spied back in January.

According to a source, “Toyota’s fullsize truck will use a version of the company’s 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine in combination with an electric motor/lithium-ion battery system. The source says that the system is more powerful for the new Tundra and will reportedly produce in the neighborhood of 450 hp and 500 lb.-ft. of torque, while getting 30+ MPG rating.”

This prototype still has the (street sweeper) camo disguising the rear axle and rear suspension but has added an additional piece of plastic that runs two-thirds of the bed.

Regardless, expect to see a version of the Tundra by the end of this year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a Toyota Tundra prototype undergoing testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This time though it seems to be a prototype for the first-ever hybrid variant.

After following this Tundra for about three miles, the familiar Hybrid Synergy Drive hum could be heard followed by the engine kicking on at around 25–30 mph. This truck had pretty narrow tires compared to the Tundra spied back in January.

According to a source, “Toyota’s fullsize truck will use a version of the company’s 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine in combination with an electric motor/lithium-ion battery system. The source says that the system is more powerful for the new Tundra and will reportedly produce in the neighborhood of 450 hp and 500 lb.-ft. of torque, while getting 30+ MPG rating.”

This prototype still has the (street sweeper) camo disguising the rear axle and rear suspension but has added an additional piece of plastic that runs two-thirds of the bed.

Regardless, expect to see a version of the Tundra by the end of this year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a Toyota Tundra prototype undergoing testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This time though it seems to be a prototype for the first-ever hybrid variant.

After following this Tundra for about three miles, the familiar Hybrid Synergy Drive hum could be heard followed by the engine kicking on at around 25–30 mph. This truck had pretty narrow tires compared to the Tundra spied back in January.

According to a source, “Toyota’s fullsize truck will use a version of the company’s 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine in combination with an electric motor/lithium-ion battery system. The source says that the system is more powerful for the new Tundra and will reportedly produce in the neighborhood of 450 hp and 500 lb.-ft. of torque, while getting 30+ MPG rating.”

This prototype still has the (street sweeper) camo disguising the rear axle and rear suspension but has added an additional piece of plastic that runs two-thirds of the bed.

Regardless, expect to see a version of the Tundra by the end of this year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Purchasing a pinewood car is one of the easiest ways to contribute to SEMA Cares. The Annual Pinewood Drag Races has quickly become a signature event by combining just the right elements of charitable giving, community participation, automotive passion and youthful spirit.

Purchasing a pinewood car is one of the easiest ways to contribute to SEMA Cares. The Annual Pinewood Drag Races has quickly become a signature event by combining just the right elements of charitable giving, community participation, automotive passion and youthful spirit.