Research indicates that the aftermarket for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and connected vehicle technologies (CVT) is expected to grow into a $1.5 billion industry within the next five years.

Research indicates that the aftermarket for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and connected vehicle technologies (CVT) is expected to grow into a $1.5 billion industry within the next five years.

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Courtney Force captured her first career back-to-back Funny Car victories last Monday afternoon at the 30th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park.

C. Force, Millican and Kramer Victorious at Menards Heartland NHRA Nationals

Courtney Force captured her first career back-to-back Funny Car victories last Monday afternoon at the 30th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park. Clay Millican (Top Fuel) and Deric Kramer (Pro Stock) were also victorious in their respective categories at the eighth of 24 events on the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. All three drivers were the No. 1 qualifiers at the event. Force powered her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro to a pass of 3.928 seconds at 329.83 mph to defeat defending world champion and teammate Robert Hight in the final round. She was the No. 1 qualifier for the event. Millican clinched his second career national event title after he piloted his Strutmasters/Great Clips dragster to a 3.727 at 332.59 pass to defeat Terry McMillen in the finals. In Pro Stock, Kramer drove to his first career victory in his American Ethanol Chevrolet Camaro with a pass of 6.615 at 209.36 to defeat two-time world champion Erica Enders in the final round. The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues May 31–June 3 at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois.

Wayland Campbell Wins 2018 MetalCloak Stampede

Wayland Campbell, the 2017 Nitto National ULTRA4 Champion, once again proved he is the driver to beat at last weekend’s MetalCloak Stampede. In the ULTRA4 4400 main event on Saturday, Campbell won his morning heat earning him a spot in the front row. He established a lead early and spent the remainder of the race with Levi Shirley and Cody Addington (in his newly acquired Red Dragon) in hot pursuit. In the last lap of the main, all three drivers were nose-to-tail with Addington going for the pass on Shirley to claim the second position, and Shirley rounding out the podium in third. In the 4800 G2 Legends race, Jason Bunch claimed the checkered, with David Hartman and Matthew Young claiming second and third respectively on a race weekend that saw the largest 4800 class race outside of King of The Hammers. In the 4500 Rubicon Express Modified class, Dave Schneider earned top spot with Justin Hall less than 1.5 seconds behind him. For the 4600 Pro Comp stock class, Dawson Allington and Josh Atteberry took the first and second spots respectively with Brian Behrend claiming the third podium position. In the Can-Am 4900 UTV Race, Phil Burton’s 944 car earned the top spot with a substitute driver, followed closely by Cole Clark and Jacob Versey claiming second and third respectively in the largest UTV class to date at an ULTRA4 Regional Event. New for 2018 is the Fab School Manufacturers Cup, which is a competition between chassis builders. Each chassis builder can have between three and five drivers compete in the cup. Currently, Miller Motorsports is leading with 46 points with Campbell Enterprises in close second with 43 points, and Jimmy’s 4x4 currently has 27 points after the first three races. The next race in the 2018 ULTRA4 Nitto National Championship series will be the Holley EFI Clash at the Cross Bar Ranch in Davis, Oklahoma, June 15–16. 

The next stop on the NMCA E3 Spark Plugs Drag Racing tour is the 13th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, July 27–29.

Race Wrap: 17th Annual NMCA Quick Fuel Technologies Bluegrass Nationals

The 17th Annual NMCA Quick Fuel Technologies Bluegrass Nationals presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center featuring the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series took place at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, May 18–20.

VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod: Jackie Slone Jr. and his nitrous-oxide-injected ’69 Camaro went up against the twin–turbo ’15 Corvette of number-two qualifier Don Walsh Jr, and ran 3.819 at 199.88 mph to surpass Walsh’s 3.989 at 167.03.

Mickey Thompson Radial Wars: Marty Stinnett in his Garrett-turbocharged Fox-body Mustang had James Lawrence at the start, but had to get out of the throttle right after the hit and left the door wide open for Lawrence’s determination to be rewarded with a win going 4.056 at 188.52 mph to make it official.

Vortech Superchargers Street Outlaw: Daniel Pharris in his boosted ’95 Mustang got the holeshot advantage and never trailed as he crossed the stripe ahead of Shawn Ayers with a 4.353 at 175.98 mph to take the win.

Holley EFI Factory Super Cars: Scott Libersher in his ’15 COPO Camaro outran Chuck Watson II with a nice holeshot and a quicker 8.146 at 168.56 mph trip against Watson’s 8.364 at 165.66 mph foray.

ARP Nitrous Pro Street: Matt Salminen in his ’69 Camaro defeated Tricia Musi in her ’00 Pontiac Firebird when he crossed the beams in front and tripped the clocks in 4.676 seconds at 143.84 mph.

ARP NA 10.5: Dwight Ausmus took home the victory over David Theisen with an 8.148 at 168.24 mph trip.

Edelbrock Xtreme Street: Jessie Coulter, in his turbocharged ’91 Camaro, took five round wins in a row, sending number-four qualifier Nick McGrath packing by a big margin in the finals.

Coan Engineering Stock/Super Stock: Ricky Pennington took a trip to the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle with his ’71 Nova after a double break-out situation put Scott Libersher in the runner-up spot.

ATI Performance Products Nostalgia Super Stock: Doug Wright with his ’64 Belvedere took on Tom Hoffman with his ’63 Plymouth. Hoffman had Wright on the tree, but Wright reeled him in with a top-end charge, and although it was a double-breakout situation, Wright was awarded the win.

Detroit True Trac Nostalgia Muscle Car: Ken Weilbrenner and his ’70 Chevelle brought home the big win with a 0.006-second reaction time and a 9.771 at 129.07 mph run on a 9.75 dial-in over Audrey Baize at the end of eliminations.

MagnaFuel Open Comp: William Jones and his ’68 Falcon defeated Kurt Anderson.

Dave Duell Nostalgia Super Stock: Winning the quick 9-second FX category was Doug Wright as he ran 9.246 at 144.46 mph over runner-up Jeffrey Frees. In the A-group for 10-second cars, Randy Stansbury was successful going 11.135 at 93.28 mph to Justin Geary’s 11.395 at 119.85 mph runner-up effort. In the 11-second B-group, Shawn Johnston ran almost dead-on the money with a winning 11.005 at 121.88 mph hit to defeat Brent Wheeler in the finals. Last, but not least, in the 12- and 13-second C-group, winner Butch Cassary put Al Wilson on the trailer.

Gear Vendors True Street: Running a 7.861-second overall average was Jeff Knox, and he was awarded the top honors as a result. In the runner-up spot was Troy Eaton on an 8.487-second average, while Casey Flora won the 10-second category with a 10.192-second average. For the 11-second group, John Combs was named the winner while Chris Cowles took the title for the 12-second group and Matt Johnson rounded things out with his win in the 13-second section.

Chevrolet Performance Street Car Challenge: Jeff Brady had the quickest Chevy of all, as his ’10 Camaro SS averaged 10.043-second through three passes to take the win outright. Hot on his heels with an 11.105-second average was Kevin Rowand and his ’08 Corvette. Brandon Cardwell won the 11-second average, Dennis Pett won the 12-second title and Jeremy Britt went home victorious in the 13-second group.

Dodge/Mopar Hemi Shootout: Steve Best’s ’18 Dodge Demon was the only car in the 10-second zone and averaged 10.442-seconds in the quarter-mile for the big win. J Orrand’s ’16 Hellcat was crowned the runner-up as it averaged 11.209-seconds, Jenny McClain went home a winner for the 11-second bunch, Trenton Smith won the 12-second honors, Travis McKenne won for the 13-second drivers, Michael Oellrich walked away on top for the 14-second group and Don Fielder finished the weekend on a high note in the 15-second pack.

True Street Bracket 3: The final round paired Chris Cowles in his Chevy Nova on a 12.12 dial-in against Dietrich Bollinger in his Chevy Camaro on a 10.48 dial. When the final numbers were posted on the scoreboard, it was Cowles who got the win light.

The next stop on the NMCA E3 Spark Plugs Drag Racing tour is the 13th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, July 27–29.

General Tire Drivers Polvoorde, Beat Come Up Big in LOORRS Double-Header in Mexico

Christopher Polvoorde earned his first career Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) victory in a breakout performance at Estero Beach Resort in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, last Saturday afternoon. He won again last Sunday when the series raced for the third time in 2018. Ryan Beat, who claimed the win in the first LOORRS race of the 2018 season, earned podium finishes in both races, finishing third on Saturday and second on Sunday. Beat currently leads the point standings.

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

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Courtney Force captured her first career back-to-back Funny Car victories last Monday afternoon at the 30th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park.

C. Force, Millican and Kramer Victorious at Menards Heartland NHRA Nationals

Courtney Force captured her first career back-to-back Funny Car victories last Monday afternoon at the 30th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park. Clay Millican (Top Fuel) and Deric Kramer (Pro Stock) were also victorious in their respective categories at the eighth of 24 events on the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. All three drivers were the No. 1 qualifiers at the event. Force powered her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro to a pass of 3.928 seconds at 329.83 mph to defeat defending world champion and teammate Robert Hight in the final round. She was the No. 1 qualifier for the event. Millican clinched his second career national event title after he piloted his Strutmasters/Great Clips dragster to a 3.727 at 332.59 pass to defeat Terry McMillen in the finals. In Pro Stock, Kramer drove to his first career victory in his American Ethanol Chevrolet Camaro with a pass of 6.615 at 209.36 to defeat two-time world champion Erica Enders in the final round. The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues May 31–June 3 at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois.

Wayland Campbell Wins 2018 MetalCloak Stampede

Wayland Campbell, the 2017 Nitto National ULTRA4 Champion, once again proved he is the driver to beat at last weekend’s MetalCloak Stampede. In the ULTRA4 4400 main event on Saturday, Campbell won his morning heat earning him a spot in the front row. He established a lead early and spent the remainder of the race with Levi Shirley and Cody Addington (in his newly acquired Red Dragon) in hot pursuit. In the last lap of the main, all three drivers were nose-to-tail with Addington going for the pass on Shirley to claim the second position, and Shirley rounding out the podium in third. In the 4800 G2 Legends race, Jason Bunch claimed the checkered, with David Hartman and Matthew Young claiming second and third respectively on a race weekend that saw the largest 4800 class race outside of King of The Hammers. In the 4500 Rubicon Express Modified class, Dave Schneider earned top spot with Justin Hall less than 1.5 seconds behind him. For the 4600 Pro Comp stock class, Dawson Allington and Josh Atteberry took the first and second spots respectively with Brian Behrend claiming the third podium position. In the Can-Am 4900 UTV Race, Phil Burton’s 944 car earned the top spot with a substitute driver, followed closely by Cole Clark and Jacob Versey claiming second and third respectively in the largest UTV class to date at an ULTRA4 Regional Event. New for 2018 is the Fab School Manufacturers Cup, which is a competition between chassis builders. Each chassis builder can have between three and five drivers compete in the cup. Currently, Miller Motorsports is leading with 46 points with Campbell Enterprises in close second with 43 points, and Jimmy’s 4x4 currently has 27 points after the first three races. The next race in the 2018 ULTRA4 Nitto National Championship series will be the Holley EFI Clash at the Cross Bar Ranch in Davis, Oklahoma, June 15–16. 

The next stop on the NMCA E3 Spark Plugs Drag Racing tour is the 13th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, July 27–29.

Race Wrap: 17th Annual NMCA Quick Fuel Technologies Bluegrass Nationals

The 17th Annual NMCA Quick Fuel Technologies Bluegrass Nationals presented by Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center featuring the Chevrolet Performance Challenge Series took place at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, May 18–20.

VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod: Jackie Slone Jr. and his nitrous-oxide-injected ’69 Camaro went up against the twin–turbo ’15 Corvette of number-two qualifier Don Walsh Jr, and ran 3.819 at 199.88 mph to surpass Walsh’s 3.989 at 167.03.

Mickey Thompson Radial Wars: Marty Stinnett in his Garrett-turbocharged Fox-body Mustang had James Lawrence at the start, but had to get out of the throttle right after the hit and left the door wide open for Lawrence’s determination to be rewarded with a win going 4.056 at 188.52 mph to make it official.

Vortech Superchargers Street Outlaw: Daniel Pharris in his boosted ’95 Mustang got the holeshot advantage and never trailed as he crossed the stripe ahead of Shawn Ayers with a 4.353 at 175.98 mph to take the win.

Holley EFI Factory Super Cars: Scott Libersher in his ’15 COPO Camaro outran Chuck Watson II with a nice holeshot and a quicker 8.146 at 168.56 mph trip against Watson’s 8.364 at 165.66 mph foray.

ARP Nitrous Pro Street: Matt Salminen in his ’69 Camaro defeated Tricia Musi in her ’00 Pontiac Firebird when he crossed the beams in front and tripped the clocks in 4.676 seconds at 143.84 mph.

ARP NA 10.5: Dwight Ausmus took home the victory over David Theisen with an 8.148 at 168.24 mph trip.

Edelbrock Xtreme Street: Jessie Coulter, in his turbocharged ’91 Camaro, took five round wins in a row, sending number-four qualifier Nick McGrath packing by a big margin in the finals.

Coan Engineering Stock/Super Stock: Ricky Pennington took a trip to the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle with his ’71 Nova after a double break-out situation put Scott Libersher in the runner-up spot.

ATI Performance Products Nostalgia Super Stock: Doug Wright with his ’64 Belvedere took on Tom Hoffman with his ’63 Plymouth. Hoffman had Wright on the tree, but Wright reeled him in with a top-end charge, and although it was a double-breakout situation, Wright was awarded the win.

Detroit True Trac Nostalgia Muscle Car: Ken Weilbrenner and his ’70 Chevelle brought home the big win with a 0.006-second reaction time and a 9.771 at 129.07 mph run on a 9.75 dial-in over Audrey Baize at the end of eliminations.

MagnaFuel Open Comp: William Jones and his ’68 Falcon defeated Kurt Anderson.

Dave Duell Nostalgia Super Stock: Winning the quick 9-second FX category was Doug Wright as he ran 9.246 at 144.46 mph over runner-up Jeffrey Frees. In the A-group for 10-second cars, Randy Stansbury was successful going 11.135 at 93.28 mph to Justin Geary’s 11.395 at 119.85 mph runner-up effort. In the 11-second B-group, Shawn Johnston ran almost dead-on the money with a winning 11.005 at 121.88 mph hit to defeat Brent Wheeler in the finals. Last, but not least, in the 12- and 13-second C-group, winner Butch Cassary put Al Wilson on the trailer.

Gear Vendors True Street: Running a 7.861-second overall average was Jeff Knox, and he was awarded the top honors as a result. In the runner-up spot was Troy Eaton on an 8.487-second average, while Casey Flora won the 10-second category with a 10.192-second average. For the 11-second group, John Combs was named the winner while Chris Cowles took the title for the 12-second group and Matt Johnson rounded things out with his win in the 13-second section.

Chevrolet Performance Street Car Challenge: Jeff Brady had the quickest Chevy of all, as his ’10 Camaro SS averaged 10.043-second through three passes to take the win outright. Hot on his heels with an 11.105-second average was Kevin Rowand and his ’08 Corvette. Brandon Cardwell won the 11-second average, Dennis Pett won the 12-second title and Jeremy Britt went home victorious in the 13-second group.

Dodge/Mopar Hemi Shootout: Steve Best’s ’18 Dodge Demon was the only car in the 10-second zone and averaged 10.442-seconds in the quarter-mile for the big win. J Orrand’s ’16 Hellcat was crowned the runner-up as it averaged 11.209-seconds, Jenny McClain went home a winner for the 11-second bunch, Trenton Smith won the 12-second honors, Travis McKenne won for the 13-second drivers, Michael Oellrich walked away on top for the 14-second group and Don Fielder finished the weekend on a high note in the 15-second pack.

True Street Bracket 3: The final round paired Chris Cowles in his Chevy Nova on a 12.12 dial-in against Dietrich Bollinger in his Chevy Camaro on a 10.48 dial. When the final numbers were posted on the scoreboard, it was Cowles who got the win light.

The next stop on the NMCA E3 Spark Plugs Drag Racing tour is the 13th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, July 27–29.

General Tire Drivers Polvoorde, Beat Come Up Big in LOORRS Double-Header in Mexico

Christopher Polvoorde earned his first career Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) victory in a breakout performance at Estero Beach Resort in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, last Saturday afternoon. He won again last Sunday when the series raced for the third time in 2018. Ryan Beat, who claimed the win in the first LOORRS race of the 2018 season, earned podium finishes in both races, finishing third on Saturday and second on Sunday. Beat currently leads the point standings.

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

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Melanie Hellwig White

Hellwig Suspension Products Announces Two Senior Leadership Promotions

Hellwig Suspension Products has announced the promotions of its two senior employees. Melanie Hellwig White has been promoted to president, and Mark Hellwig has been named the new CEO of Hellwig Suspension Products. While serving as vice president, White implemented an effective marketing strategy for the company and helped solidify its brand identity. As the fourth generation in the Hellwig family to work for the company, White forged new paths for the company by actively volunteering time with SEMA and participating in the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) and Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA). As the first female president at Hellwig, White will usher in a new era of leadership and grow the company she and her family helped build. While president, White plans to expand the company’s aftermarket presence and continue to develop Hellwig’s OE and military offerings. Mark Hellwig has ascended to CEO of Hellwig Suspension Products after serving as president for 25 years. Hellwig ingratiated himself in the business at an early age, helping his father in the shop until becoming an expert in the field and industry. As CEO, Hellwig will continue to innovate and advance the company’s product line while also expanding the applications for Hellwig’s products.

ClassicCars.com Seeks Dad Stories for Father’s Day

ClassicCars.com has launched “Collecting Cars, Collecting Memories,” a Father’s Day celebration that invites enthusiasts to share personal memories and photos of dads, their kids and their mutual passion for automobiles. Whether it was serving as an unofficial driving instructor, a tire-change expert or as an advisor during the purchase of a first car, ClassicCars.com realizes that everyone has a story to tell. Members are invited to share stories about dad by visiting journal.classiccars.com and clicking on the “Collecting Cars, Collecting Memories” banner. Stories will be featured and shared on The Journal, ClassicCars.com’s website for breaking news. The Journal editors will select one participant to receive a Father’s Day gift basket that will include some products from the ClassicCars.com Father’s Day Gift Guide, which will be released June 4. The deadline to submit a story and photo to the website is June 1.

In addition to sharing a story about dad, members looking for an event on Father’s Day can download the new SEMA MOTORin’ App to find an car show or event in their area. MOTORin’ is available through the Apple Store, Google Play and online at www.motorin.com.

Lucas Frank

Lucas Frank Joins Brandmotion

Former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Director of Planning Lucas Frank has joined Brandmotion as director of product development and operations, where he will be responsible for company innovation, product development and operations functions. At FCA, he was responsible for overseeing the five-year plan for all future FCA cars and trucks, and prior to that led the planning of the new ’19 RAM 1500 pickup. In an earlier position at FCA, Frank was brand manager and mobile marketing lead for Jeep. In that role, he launched Jeep’s first-ever iPhone app.

Motorsport Aftermarket to Focus on Speed and Strength Brand With Key Hires

Kobi Iseri joins the Motorsport Aftermarket’s Speed and Strength brand as marketing manager. He has held prior positions with Fox Racing and most recently with Suzuki. In the product creation department, Mark Salvatore joins Speed and Strength as product line manager. He is a motorcycle industry veteran, and has held PLM rolls with key brands, such as Tucker Rocky/Firstgear and D30 Armor.

Power Automedia’s “Horsepower Wars” Announces ProCharger as Official Forced Induction Sponsor; World Cup Finals Extends Live Broadcast Partnership With SpeedVideo

Power Automedia has announced a partnership with aftermarket supercharger manufacturer ProCharger. ProCharger products will be featured primarily throughout two of the company’s upcoming automotive head-to-head “Horsepower Wars” episodes, “Pony Wars” and “LS vs. Coyote Part II.” In addition to being featured in the two episodes, ProCharger products will be the exclusive source for all forced-induction needs on the show.

In addition, SpeedVideo and Haltech World Cup Finals have officially extended their live broadcast agreement, which will now extend coverage of the event for the next three years. The Import vs. Domestic: Haltech World Cup Finals event takes place at the Maryland International Raceway. With SpeedVideo, drag-racing fans all over the world will be able to enjoy the same excitement as those in person in HD with studio-quality audio.

One of Yokohama’s new “Tire Tips” segments focuses on how to check tire inflation.

Yokohama’s “Tire Tips” Video Series Returns

In conjunction with Tire Safety Week (May 21–28), Yokohama Tire’s “Tire Tips” instructional video series returns with 10 new segments that are posted on Yokohama’s Facebook page. Subjects of the new videos, which feature Pat Keating, Yokohama’s Senior Manager of Technical Engineering and actress Leslie Lank, include:

• Choosing the Right Tire for Your SUV/CUV
• Make Your Tires Last Longer
• Why Are Speed Ratings So Important?
• On the Front or Rear?
• Why You Should Rotate Your Tires
• When Is a Tire Repairable and When Is It Not?
• How to Check Tread Depth
• How to Check Tire Inflation
• Correct Speed and Load Ratings
• Summer vs. Winter vs. All-Season

Hyperco Adds New Warehouse in Commerce, California

Hyperco, an MW Industries Inc. company, has announced it has added a new warehouse in Commerce, California, to support the demand of the growing off-road and powersports markets. The new California warehouse currently stocks 3-in. ID E-Series and 3.75-in. ID G-Series coil-over springs with plans to add additional product lines soon.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

If you know an industry leader under the age of 35 as of September 1, 2018, SEMA News would like to hear from you.

For the sixth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. We need your input. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2018—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They might be people who have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business success, contribution to their organization, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2018 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2018.

By SEMA Editors

If you know an industry leader under the age of 35 as of September 1, 2018, SEMA News would like to hear from you.

For the sixth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. We need your input. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2018—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They might be people who have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business success, contribution to their organization, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2018 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2018.

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.

Outside Sales Representative: Transamerican Auto Parts is hiring an outside sales representative to travel daily within the Greater North Carolina market in support of cold calling and building new accounts through daily sales calls and obtain sales orders while continuously prospecting to expand the client base. A minimum of two years’ experience in automotive aftermarket sales with a significant track record of obtaining and/or exceeding goals is required. Experience in an outside sales capacity and knowledge of off-road parts and accessories are pluses.

Digital Designer: Moss Motors Ltd. is hiring a digital designer to create compelling and visually interesting graphics pertaining to the promotion or project and oversee digital campaigns and provide data reports with thoughts and suggestions for improving ROI in regard to email performance, A/B tests, analytics reporting and SEO. Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Cloud, Professional-level Photoshop and Dreamweaver experience are required.

Head of Sales: Alcon Brakes & Clutches is hiring a head of sales to develop sales strategies, find new customers and maximize sales to existing customers. The successful candidate will develop new sales opportunities and close sales to achieve targets, both in person and utilizing the team, and play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, qualifying prospects and managing sales. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years’ sales experience in the automotive aftermarket at a sales manager level and be able to travel up to 50% of the time.

Customer Service/Technical Support Specialist: Derale Performance is hiring a customer service/technical support specialist to provide exceptional customer service with prompt, accurate and complete information for all communications, answer product and technical questions and assist customers with order tracking, ETA requests, missing parts or warranty issues. Candidates must have basic to advanced knowledge of automotive cooling systems and the four-stroke internal combustion engine and basic to advanced knowledge of automotive electrical systems and components.

Performance Manager: Auto Addictions by Jack Williams Tire is hiring a performance manager to lead custom wheel and aftermarket accessories sales. This position will help expand product offerings, research new aftermarket trends and develop and execute new business opportunities for retail, wholesale and auto dealership channels. The ideal candidate will have more than two years’ prior management experience (preferably in the high performance/automotive aftermarket), prior sales experience and knowledge of custom wheels.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, June 7, 2018, Flaming River Industries, Berea, Ohio
• YEN Lunch & Learn: Grow Your Influence Through Collaboration, June 8, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California
• PRO Long Range Planning Meeting, June 13, 2018, Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri
• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 25–26, 2018, Las Vegas
• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018
• SEMA Installation & Gala, July 20, 2018, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, Universal City, California
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 15–19, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, March 19–24, 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

• Air Lift Co.
• BAK Industries
• Considine Sales & Marketing
• Foster & Associates
• Hypertech
• Motovicity
• My Hat Guy
• R & R Marketing Consultants
• Steelcraft
• TruXedo