By SEMA Editors

The Los Angeles Times has reported that 17 wildfires are burning in California, including one of the deadliest fires in the history of the state, with more than 12,300 firefighters on the lines and more than 280,000 acres burned. The San Francisco Chronicle has reported that there seems to be no end in sight to California’s wildfires. Knowing that California is home to many aftermarket industry employees, the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is expediting help for industry families in need.

“We urgently need industry support in a couple of key ways,” said Joel Ayres, AACF executive director. “Companies with California employees, dealers or shops are urged to send email or text message notifications to those who might be affected to provide a link to the AACF online application for aid. Industry members can help us raise emergency funds for the relief effort. As with last year’s unprecedented hurricane season, the wildfires in California are catastrophic and ongoing. Our mission is to provide emergency gap funding to aftermarket employees in times of crisis when they have nowhere else to turn.”

Donations of any amount are welcome, but donations of $2,500 or more are most needed. For more information, contact Ayres at 916-628-0271 or joel@aftermarketfoundation.org. 

By SEMA Editors

Jeff Allen is taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The car will debut at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Jeff Allen, owner of Flat 12 Gallery, has announced his vision to build a shock-and-awe vehicle by taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The resulting one-of-a-kind vehicle will debut at the Shell “Pioneering Performance” booth at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. After a cross-country tour the “V06” will then be auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which offers financial assistance to students pursuing an automotive career.

“I wanted to build a car for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund that wasn’t the normal classic car build.” Allen said. “I wanted a car that made you look twice, but also performed like a beast at automotive events.”

Over the next few months, the build will take place at Allen’s Dallas shop, Flat 12 Gallery, where his team will transform the Volvo 122’s 85hp performance level into a 600hp beast utilizing Pennzoil synthetics under the hood, a Lingenfelter Built LS7, Forgeline wheels and Baer brakes. Fans can follow the build on all Flat 12 Gallery social media channels and on www.myclassicgarage.com.

“It is very exciting to see this build come to life,” said Mark Henry, brand, communications and influencer manager for Shell Lubricants. “Working with Jeff and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Shell and Pennzoil are looking forward to showcasing this awesome, unique vehicle in our booth at the 2018 SEMA Show. Being a part of this and knowing that the proceeds will help young people pursue automotive careers is very rewarding.”

The end result will be what Allen considers the ultimate “enthusiast” car, capable of competing in a plethora of events, from road rallies, airstrip attacks, autocross events, drag racing and drifting. The V06 will be the type of car enthusiasts can take out every weekend to compete at different events.

By SEMA Editors

Jeff Allen is taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The car will debut at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Jeff Allen, owner of Flat 12 Gallery, has announced his vision to build a shock-and-awe vehicle by taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The resulting one-of-a-kind vehicle will debut at the Shell “Pioneering Performance” booth at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. After a cross-country tour the “V06” will then be auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which offers financial assistance to students pursuing an automotive career.

“I wanted to build a car for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund that wasn’t the normal classic car build.” Allen said. “I wanted a car that made you look twice, but also performed like a beast at automotive events.”

Over the next few months, the build will take place at Allen’s Dallas shop, Flat 12 Gallery, where his team will transform the Volvo 122’s 85hp performance level into a 600hp beast utilizing Pennzoil synthetics under the hood, a Lingenfelter Built LS7, Forgeline wheels and Baer brakes. Fans can follow the build on all Flat 12 Gallery social media channels and on www.myclassicgarage.com.

“It is very exciting to see this build come to life,” said Mark Henry, brand, communications and influencer manager for Shell Lubricants. “Working with Jeff and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Shell and Pennzoil are looking forward to showcasing this awesome, unique vehicle in our booth at the 2018 SEMA Show. Being a part of this and knowing that the proceeds will help young people pursue automotive careers is very rewarding.”

The end result will be what Allen considers the ultimate “enthusiast” car, capable of competing in a plethora of events, from road rallies, airstrip attacks, autocross events, drag racing and drifting. The V06 will be the type of car enthusiasts can take out every weekend to compete at different events.

By SEMA Editors

Jeff Allen is taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The car will debut at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Jeff Allen, owner of Flat 12 Gallery, has announced his vision to build a shock-and-awe vehicle by taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The resulting one-of-a-kind vehicle will debut at the Shell “Pioneering Performance” booth at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. After a cross-country tour the “V06” will then be auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which offers financial assistance to students pursuing an automotive career.

“I wanted to build a car for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund that wasn’t the normal classic car build.” Allen said. “I wanted a car that made you look twice, but also performed like a beast at automotive events.”

Over the next few months, the build will take place at Allen’s Dallas shop, Flat 12 Gallery, where his team will transform the Volvo 122’s 85hp performance level into a 600hp beast utilizing Pennzoil synthetics under the hood, a Lingenfelter Built LS7, Forgeline wheels and Baer brakes. Fans can follow the build on all Flat 12 Gallery social media channels and on www.myclassicgarage.com.

“It is very exciting to see this build come to life,” said Mark Henry, brand, communications and influencer manager for Shell Lubricants. “Working with Jeff and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Shell and Pennzoil are looking forward to showcasing this awesome, unique vehicle in our booth at the 2018 SEMA Show. Being a part of this and knowing that the proceeds will help young people pursue automotive careers is very rewarding.”

The end result will be what Allen considers the ultimate “enthusiast” car, capable of competing in a plethora of events, from road rallies, airstrip attacks, autocross events, drag racing and drifting. The V06 will be the type of car enthusiasts can take out every weekend to compete at different events.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, September 28.

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2018 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due September 28. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, fill out the “Daily Wipe-Down” form within the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team, 909-396-0289, or email wipedown@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, September 28.

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2018 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due September 28. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, fill out the “Daily Wipe-Down” form within the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team, 909-396-0289, or email wipedown@sema.org.

While identifying multiple growth opportunities for the specialty-equipment industry, the recently released “SEMA Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunities Report” predicts specific growth potential in the area of lateral-collision avoidance systems. To better understand this advanced driver assistance (ADAS) technology, SEMA News turned to SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak.

While identifying multiple growth opportunities for the specialty-equipment industry, the recently released “SEMA Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunities Report” predicts specific growth potential in the area of lateral-collision avoidance systems. To better understand this advanced driver assistance (ADAS) technology, SEMA News turned to SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Social Media Manager: Kahn Media Inc. is hiring a social media manager to enhance the brand of its clients in the truck and off-road spaces on various social media platforms. This position will be responsible for developing and executing a social media content strategy designed to engage users and create an interactive relationship between consumers and clients. The successful candidate will have a passion for all things automotive, especially trucks, Jeeps and off-road; possess a deep understanding of the current trends in social media; be able to analyze traffic and interaction to develop more successful campaigns; and write clean copy with no typos or grammatical errors. A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or a related field and more than two years’ professional experience in social media management are preferred.

Auto Body Repair Coach: Verifacts Automotive Inc. is hiring an auto body repair coach in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This position is responsible for working with shops one-on-one through monthly visits and special projects. The coach’s objective is to mentor both technicians and key shop personnel and improve repair quality and processes. Coaches have backgrounds in hands-on collision repair, estimating, managing and teaching. The Ontario coach should be bilingual (French and English).

Inside Salesperson: Scat Enterprises is hiring an inside salesperson to handle incoming phone calls, both technical and customer-service oriented. This position will have a portfolio of accounts to manage and support. Some travel will be required to attend trade shows. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a passion for all things automotive and knowledge of internal combustion engines.

Performance Mechanic: Road Race Motorsports is hiring a performance mechanic to do installations, upgrades and modifications. The successful candidate must have a minimum of three to five years’ experience in road racing and motorsports and aftermarket parts and vehicle upgrades. Dyno experience is a bonus. Occasional weekend availability is required.

CNC Foreman: BluePrint Engines is setting up a CNC operation to machine cast-iron engine blocks to support its growing engine production needs. The company has six horizontal machining centers in place now and will add eight to 10 more this year. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and good at problem solving. This position will be responsible for developing the department from startup and turning it into a daily operational production line. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all aspects of operations in the CNC department, including machines, equipment and tooling selection for a growing department of 500–630 mm horizontal milling centers.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2018 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2018 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.