By SEMA Editors

Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, came in first place last weekend with a time of 18:05.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s second event of the 2017 season was held at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama in Cleveland, Ohio, last weekend, where four of nine teams qualified for the Dual National Championship held at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show later this year.

To qualify, a team must finish disassembling and reassembling a small-block Chevrolet engine in less than 33 minutes, including penalties.

Both the fourth- and fifth-place teams were from Elkhart Area Career Center in Elkhart, Indiana. They were teams Proform (26:38) and Thermotec (28:03), respectively.

In third place was Team Canton Racing from CD Hylton High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, with a time of 24:47. Kevin Griese from Team Canton racing mentioned, “Hot Rodders has given me lots of opportunities to make scholarship money and given me the opportunity to go to a tech school of my choice.”

In second place was Team Meziere from Burton Center for Arts & Tech in Salem, Virginia, with a time of 20:27.

The first-place team, Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, had already qualified earlier this year at the Race & Performance Expo, but improved their time to 18:05, shaving more than two minutes from their previous time of 20:06.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge presented by Racequip at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama attracted many younger racing fans. The contest requires that each team be comprised of two individuals; one team member must be 5–18 years of age, and he or she must completely disassemble and reassemble a complete single-cylinder OHV engine utilizing only basic hand tools.

The next Hot Rodders of Tomorrow competition will be held March 25, 2017, at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. Another group of teams will compete for a chance to qualify for the National Dual Championships.

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information and to view last weekend’s complete results.

For additional information about starting a team or sponsorship opportunities, contact Rodney Bingham at rbingham@hotroddersoftomorrow.com or call 815-722-5460.

By SEMA Editors

Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, came in first place last weekend with a time of 18:05.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s second event of the 2017 season was held at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama in Cleveland, Ohio, last weekend, where four of nine teams qualified for the Dual National Championship held at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show later this year.

To qualify, a team must finish disassembling and reassembling a small-block Chevrolet engine in less than 33 minutes, including penalties.

Both the fourth- and fifth-place teams were from Elkhart Area Career Center in Elkhart, Indiana. They were teams Proform (26:38) and Thermotec (28:03), respectively.

In third place was Team Canton Racing from CD Hylton High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, with a time of 24:47. Kevin Griese from Team Canton racing mentioned, “Hot Rodders has given me lots of opportunities to make scholarship money and given me the opportunity to go to a tech school of my choice.”

In second place was Team Meziere from Burton Center for Arts & Tech in Salem, Virginia, with a time of 20:27.

The first-place team, Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, had already qualified earlier this year at the Race & Performance Expo, but improved their time to 18:05, shaving more than two minutes from their previous time of 20:06.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge presented by Racequip at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama attracted many younger racing fans. The contest requires that each team be comprised of two individuals; one team member must be 5–18 years of age, and he or she must completely disassemble and reassemble a complete single-cylinder OHV engine utilizing only basic hand tools.

The next Hot Rodders of Tomorrow competition will be held March 25, 2017, at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. Another group of teams will compete for a chance to qualify for the National Dual Championships.

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information and to view last weekend’s complete results.

For additional information about starting a team or sponsorship opportunities, contact Rodney Bingham at rbingham@hotroddersoftomorrow.com or call 815-722-5460.

…Without Passage of the RPM Act.

The future of motorsports remains in jeopardy. Bookmark www.sema.org/epa-news and visit the page for updates to follow the progress of the RPM Act.

…Without Passage of the RPM Act.

The future of motorsports remains in jeopardy. Bookmark www.sema.org/epa-news and visit the page for updates to follow the progress of the RPM Act.

…Without Passage of the RPM Act.

The future of motorsports remains in jeopardy. Bookmark www.sema.org/epa-news and visit the page for updates to follow the progress of the RPM Act.

…Without Passage of the RPM Act.

The future of motorsports remains in jeopardy. Bookmark www.sema.org/epa-news and visit the page for updates to follow the progress of the RPM Act.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

The following slate of candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Chair-elect Category (one open seat)

• Mitch Fogle, president and CEO, Lund International
• Tim Martin, vice president, K&N Engineering

Distributor/Retailer Category (one open seat)

• Greg Adler, CEO, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Manufacturers Category (one open seat)

• James Lawrence, CEO, Power Automedia
• Shahriar “Nick” Niakan, president and CEO, Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. (aFe Power)
• Dennis Weese, president, LINE-X

Voting will take place online May 10–24, 2017, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 28. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally introduced at the SEMA Installation Gala July 28.

For more information about the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

The following slate of candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Chair-elect Category (one open seat)

• Mitch Fogle, president and CEO, Lund International
• Tim Martin, vice president, K&N Engineering

Distributor/Retailer Category (one open seat)

• Greg Adler, CEO, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Manufacturers Category (one open seat)

• James Lawrence, CEO, Power Automedia
• Shahriar “Nick” Niakan, president and CEO, Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. (aFe Power)
• Dennis Weese, president, LINE-X

Voting will take place online May 10–24, 2017, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 28. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally introduced at the SEMA Installation Gala July 28.

For more information about the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The Ioniq will be promoted for Hyundai’s 2017 SEMA Show booth.

Hyundai Motor America is currently accepting project-vehicle proposals for companies interested in modifying a Hyundai vehicle for the 2017 SEMA Show. Hyundai’s SEMA Show Program focuses on tuners and suppliers dedicated to creating exciting, aspirational vehicle modifications for the performance market. For Hyundai’s 2017 SEMA Show booth, four models will be promoted:

• Ioniq
• Elantra Sport
• Tucson
• Santa Fe Sport  

Hyundai encourages the modification and display of all of its vehicles in other exhibitor booths. Support and discount details are included in the RFP. Deadline for proposals is April 20, with winning bids announced in early May.

SEMA exhibitors who have worked with OEMs in the past and are interested in working with Hyundai are encouraged to contact Mike Nino, Hyundai’s accessory planning manager, to discuss potential proposals.

By SEMA Editors

The Ioniq will be promoted for Hyundai’s 2017 SEMA Show booth.

Hyundai Motor America is currently accepting project-vehicle proposals for companies interested in modifying a Hyundai vehicle for the 2017 SEMA Show. Hyundai’s SEMA Show Program focuses on tuners and suppliers dedicated to creating exciting, aspirational vehicle modifications for the performance market. For Hyundai’s 2017 SEMA Show booth, four models will be promoted:

• Ioniq
• Elantra Sport
• Tucson
• Santa Fe Sport  

Hyundai encourages the modification and display of all of its vehicles in other exhibitor booths. Support and discount details are included in the RFP. Deadline for proposals is April 20, with winning bids announced in early May.

SEMA exhibitors who have worked with OEMs in the past and are interested in working with Hyundai are encouraged to contact Mike Nino, Hyundai’s accessory planning manager, to discuss potential proposals.