By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
In a recent interview, SEMA Chairman-Elect Tim Martin, vice president of K&N Engineering, reflects on his congressional meetings during the 2017 SEMA Washington Rally, and discusses why the bipartisan RPM Act and the automotive specialty-equipment industry’s ongoing advocacy efforts in Congress are so important.
Watch his interview.
Join Tim and do your part to support the RPM Act by sending a letter to your lawmakers in Congress. Visit www.sema.org/rpm today!
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
In a recent interview, SEMA Chairman-Elect Tim Martin, vice president of K&N Engineering, reflects on his congressional meetings during the 2017 SEMA Washington Rally, and discusses why the bipartisan RPM Act and the automotive specialty-equipment industry’s ongoing advocacy efforts in Congress are so important.
Watch his interview.
Join Tim and do your part to support the RPM Act by sending a letter to your lawmakers in Congress. Visit www.sema.org/rpm today!
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
In a recent interview, SEMA Chairman-Elect Tim Martin, vice president of K&N Engineering, reflects on his congressional meetings during the 2017 SEMA Washington Rally, and discusses why the bipartisan RPM Act and the automotive specialty-equipment industry’s ongoing advocacy efforts in Congress are so important.
Watch his interview.
Join Tim and do your part to support the RPM Act by sending a letter to your lawmakers in Congress. Visit www.sema.org/rpm today!
By SEMA Editors
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| Vic Edelbrock Jr., 80, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home in Rolling Hills, California. | |
Vic Edelbrock Jr., 80, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home in Rolling Hills, California, due to complications from a cold.
In 1962, at the age of 26, he became president and CEO of Torrance, California-based Edelbrock Corp. following the death of his father, Vic Edelbrock Sr., who founded the company in 1938. When Edelbrock Jr. took the reins, the company had just 10 employees, and annual sales of $450,000.
He built Edelbrock Corp. into a multi-million-dollar enterprise with its own foundry, development labs, ad department and assembly lines, employing 700 people in three shifts. Edelbrock Jr. was at the helm until 2010, and remained the corporation’s chairman of the board after stepping down as president and CEO.
Edelbrock Jr. was one of SEMA’s charter members in 1963 when it was determined the industry needed a partnership for manufacturers to create specifications and legitimize their products. He served on the SEMA Board of Directors from 1967 to 1989, and was president from 1971 to 1975.
During his first SEMA presidency term, Edelbrock Jr. formed the first group of committees dealing with environmental issues, and served as chairman of SEMA’s Emissions Task Force in 1978. He was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1989, named to the PWA Hall of Fame, and was its Person of the Year in 1982 and 1987. He was also a recipient of the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame.
Funeral details have not been announced. Check www.Edelbrock.com for more information.
 Vic Edelbrock Jr. and his wife Nancy at the 1971 SEMA Show. |  Vic Jr. became Edelbrock president in 1962. | |
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 From left: Vic and Nancy Edelbrock; their daughters Christi and Camee; with Jerry Kennedy of the NSRA. The picture was taken at a Street Rod Marketing Alliance (SRMA) event. SRMA is now known as the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA), and the Edelbrock company is a longtime member of the council. |  Edelbrock Jr. was one of SEMA’s charter members in 1963. He formed the first group of committees dealing with environmental issues, and served as chairman of SEMA’s Emissions Task Force in 1978. He was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1989. |
By Katie Carson
The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) is hosting a series of general membership meetings at Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events in Columbus, Ohio; Pleasanton, California; and the NSRA Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.
The meetings serve as an opportunity for hot-rod industry professionals to connect with the SEMA council that represents their market. Learn about the latest initiatives and projects the council is working on, and let your voice be heard by bringing your ideas to the table.
Select Committee members and SEMA staff will be onsite to network and discuss opportunities on how to become more involved.
| Columbus, Ohio | Louisville, Kentucky | Pleasanton, California |
| Thursday, July 6 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Ohio Expo Center, Cardinal Hall Register | Wednesday, August 2 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Register | Thursday, August 24 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Palm Pavilion Register |
By Katie Carson
The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) is hosting a series of general membership meetings at Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events in Columbus, Ohio; Pleasanton, California; and the NSRA Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.
The meetings serve as an opportunity for hot-rod industry professionals to connect with the SEMA council that represents their market. Learn about the latest initiatives and projects the council is working on, and let your voice be heard by bringing your ideas to the table.
Select Committee members and SEMA staff will be onsite to network and discuss opportunities on how to become more involved.
| Columbus, Ohio | Louisville, Kentucky | Pleasanton, California |
| Thursday, July 6 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Ohio Expo Center, Cardinal Hall Register | Wednesday, August 2 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Register | Thursday, August 24 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Palm Pavilion Register |
By Kent Bradley
The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) and the SEMA Garage are offering another Vehicle Technology Resource Alert explaining the approach of Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) and Vehicle Systems Engineering Management (VSEM), and how these emerging technologies can help businesses create successful products and systems related to advanced vehicle technologies. Vehicle complexity has doubled in the past four years, going from 27% to more than 51% this year, making it a major challenge for performance aftermarket manufacturers. VSEM can help businesses manage product development complexity, risk and cost.
Download the full VSEM Tech Alert.
By Kent Bradley
The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) and the SEMA Garage are offering another Vehicle Technology Resource Alert explaining the approach of Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) and Vehicle Systems Engineering Management (VSEM), and how these emerging technologies can help businesses create successful products and systems related to advanced vehicle technologies. Vehicle complexity has doubled in the past four years, going from 27% to more than 51% this year, making it a major challenge for performance aftermarket manufacturers. VSEM can help businesses manage product development complexity, risk and cost.
Download the full VSEM Tech Alert.
By Kent Bradley
The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) and the SEMA Garage are offering another Vehicle Technology Resource Alert explaining the approach of Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) and Vehicle Systems Engineering Management (VSEM), and how these emerging technologies can help businesses create successful products and systems related to advanced vehicle technologies. Vehicle complexity has doubled in the past four years, going from 27% to more than 51% this year, making it a major challenge for performance aftermarket manufacturers. VSEM can help businesses manage product development complexity, risk and cost.
Download the full VSEM Tech Alert.
By AJ Carney
 SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. |
SEMA invites industry professionals to its last Town Hall Meeting of the year in Seattle, where members and prospective members will gather at Competition Specialties, Tuesday, July 11, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.
SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet their needs.
This will be the last stop for the 2017 SEMA Town Hall series. Town Halls have been held in several cities across the United States. Learn about the key discussion topics from the previous meetings.
For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.
