By SEMA Editors

Submit your 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 10 deadline.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are due March 10. 

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award was established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth.

For more information, contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The RPM Act of 2017 reached an important milestone as the House bill surpassed 100 co-sponsors earlier this week, meaning nearly one-fourth of the entire House of Representatives supports the bill. The Senate bill is also showing a strong, bipartisan performance with nearly a quarter of the entire Senate signing on as co-sponsors. Gaining momentum with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, including key members on the bills’ committees of jurisdiction, is critical to moving the bill through the legislative process and closer to a final vote.

This important progress is a direct result of our industry and community’s swift action. We have sent more than 45,000 letters to the new Congress since the new letter-writing effort started in January. Thank you to those who have sent a letter! While this is an important milestone, our work is far from over. We need to keep the pressure on Congress to push the RPM Act across the finish line!

That’s why we need you to add your name to the effort to save our racecars. Hearing from you—a constituent and member of the motorsports community—lets lawmakers know that the RPM Act demands their attention and action.

Tell your lawmakers to support this critical bill using the form at www.sema.org/rpm. It’s easy and only takes a minute. Even if you sent a letter in 2016, the new Congress means that new letters are needed. And don’t forget to tell your friends and family to join the effort, too. Every letter counts.  

Together we can save our racecars and protect the future of motorsports! Visit www.sema.org/rpm today!

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The RPM Act of 2017 reached an important milestone as the House bill surpassed 100 co-sponsors earlier this week, meaning nearly one-fourth of the entire House of Representatives supports the bill. The Senate bill is also showing a strong, bipartisan performance with nearly a quarter of the entire Senate signing on as co-sponsors. Gaining momentum with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, including key members on the bills’ committees of jurisdiction, is critical to moving the bill through the legislative process and closer to a final vote.

This important progress is a direct result of our industry and community’s swift action. We have sent more than 45,000 letters to the new Congress since the new letter-writing effort started in January. Thank you to those who have sent a letter! While this is an important milestone, our work is far from over. We need to keep the pressure on Congress to push the RPM Act across the finish line!

That’s why we need you to add your name to the effort to save our racecars. Hearing from you—a constituent and member of the motorsports community—lets lawmakers know that the RPM Act demands their attention and action.

Tell your lawmakers to support this critical bill using the form at www.sema.org/rpm. It’s easy and only takes a minute. Even if you sent a letter in 2016, the new Congress means that new letters are needed. And don’t forget to tell your friends and family to join the effort, too. Every letter counts.  

Together we can save our racecars and protect the future of motorsports! Visit www.sema.org/rpm today!

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The RPM Act of 2017 reached an important milestone as the House bill surpassed 100 co-sponsors earlier this week, meaning nearly one-fourth of the entire House of Representatives supports the bill. The Senate bill is also showing a strong, bipartisan performance with nearly a quarter of the entire Senate signing on as co-sponsors. Gaining momentum with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, including key members on the bills’ committees of jurisdiction, is critical to moving the bill through the legislative process and closer to a final vote.

This important progress is a direct result of our industry and community’s swift action. We have sent more than 45,000 letters to the new Congress since the new letter-writing effort started in January. Thank you to those who have sent a letter! While this is an important milestone, our work is far from over. We need to keep the pressure on Congress to push the RPM Act across the finish line!

That’s why we need you to add your name to the effort to save our racecars. Hearing from you—a constituent and member of the motorsports community—lets lawmakers know that the RPM Act demands their attention and action.

Tell your lawmakers to support this critical bill using the form at www.sema.org/rpm. It’s easy and only takes a minute. Even if you sent a letter in 2016, the new Congress means that new letters are needed. And don’t forget to tell your friends and family to join the effort, too. Every letter counts.  

Together we can save our racecars and protect the future of motorsports! Visit www.sema.org/rpm today!

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The RPM Act of 2017 reached an important milestone as the House bill surpassed 100 co-sponsors earlier this week, meaning nearly one-fourth of the entire House of Representatives supports the bill. The Senate bill is also showing a strong, bipartisan performance with nearly a quarter of the entire Senate signing on as co-sponsors. Gaining momentum with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, including key members on the bills’ committees of jurisdiction, is critical to moving the bill through the legislative process and closer to a final vote.

This important progress is a direct result of our industry and community’s swift action. We have sent more than 45,000 letters to the new Congress since the new letter-writing effort started in January. Thank you to those who have sent a letter! While this is an important milestone, our work is far from over. We need to keep the pressure on Congress to push the RPM Act across the finish line!

That’s why we need you to add your name to the effort to save our racecars. Hearing from you—a constituent and member of the motorsports community—lets lawmakers know that the RPM Act demands their attention and action.

Tell your lawmakers to support this critical bill using the form at www.sema.org/rpm. It’s easy and only takes a minute. Even if you sent a letter in 2016, the new Congress means that new letters are needed. And don’t forget to tell your friends and family to join the effort, too. Every letter counts.  

Together we can save our racecars and protect the future of motorsports! Visit www.sema.org/rpm today!

By SEMA Editors

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 classifieds posted to the website.

Senior Technician: Revology Cars is hiring an experienced senior body assembly technician. Candidates must have experience in one or more of the following areas: panel fitting, including alignment; setting gaps and flushness; exterior trim fitting, including moldings, glass and emblems; interior trim installation and fitment; and/or installation of convertible tops. Techs with collision and/or restoration experience typically do well in this position.

Senior Director of OEM Relations: SEMA is hiring a senior director of OEM relations with detailed knowledge of OEM operations and organizational structures, current and emerging automotive technology, data exchange and transfer of technology information. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of both existing and new senior-level relationships with all OEMs. In this role, the candidate will help maintain and expand high-level exchange of technical and strategic vehicle product information, mutual legislative/regulatory concerns and member product quality and sales-related issues. A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related discipline or an equivalent number years of directly related experience (5–7 years) is required. An engineering background is also a plus.

Automotive Customer Service Rep/Tech: Energy Suspension is hiring an automotive customer service rep/tech to provide customer service, automotive product application information, technical assistance, order processing and respond to emails. Occasional travel to local trade shows and events is required. The successful candidate must have basic automotive knowledge and prior customer service experience. Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish) are a plus. ACES and PIES knowledge is preferred.

Sales/Customer Service Representative: Currie Enterprises is hiring a sales/customer service representative responsible for managing wholesale accounts, servicing an existing customer base, managing inbound and outbound calls and performing data entry. Candidates must have a minimum of three years’ experience in inside sales. Automotive aftermarket experience is a plus but not required.

Director of Sales and Marketing: Oracle Lighting is hiring a director of sales and marketing. This position will be responsible for managing the in-house sales and marketing team and ensuring they meet annual sales targets. Successful candidates should have a track record of reaching annual sales goals and developing marketing plans and strategies to support sales. This position will require a seasoned professional with at least 15 years’ experience in automotive sales and marketing, specifically within the specialty parts and accessories aftermarket segment. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight years of experience leading and managing sales/marketing teams are also required.

By SEMA Editors

Team McLeod from Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois, finished last weekend’s 10th Annual Race & Performance Expo in first place with a time of 19:54.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s first event of the 2017 season was held last weekend at the 10th Annual Race & Performance Expo in Schaumburg, Illinois, where seven of the 30 teams that competed will advance to the Dual National Championship held later this year at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show. HROT and the Race & Performance Expo have a long history together, as it was home to the first-ever HROT event in 2008.

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

In fourth place came Team Centerforce from South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Illinois, with a time of 23:46.

“Being involved with the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Program helped double the female students enrolled in my overall automotive class,” said Team Centerforce Coach Steve Schertz.

Coming in third place with a time of 20:41 was Team Fragola from Fremd High School, located in Palatine, Illinois. In second place with a time of 20:06 was Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan.

In first place was Team McLeod, also from Fremd High School, finishing with a time of 19:54 and no penalties.

“My senior team has been together since their freshman year in high school; they have been chasing a first-place finish,” said Steve Elza, coach of the two Fremd teams. “This past weekend those students not only clinched first place, but they also had two perfect engines and a first time in competition sub-20-minute performance! Fremd’s second team did very well too with one perfect engine, and they were knocking on the sub-20-minute door as well. We believe if the engine is perfect, regardless of time, nothing else matters! I’m consistently impressed with the students’ hard work, dedication and stellar sportsmanship.”

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com to see the complete results from last weekend.

By SEMA Editors

Team McLeod from Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois, finished last weekend’s 10th Annual Race & Performance Expo in first place with a time of 19:54.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s first event of the 2017 season was held last weekend at the 10th Annual Race & Performance Expo in Schaumburg, Illinois, where seven of the 30 teams that competed will advance to the Dual National Championship held later this year at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show. HROT and the Race & Performance Expo have a long history together, as it was home to the first-ever HROT event in 2008.

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

In fourth place came Team Centerforce from South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Illinois, with a time of 23:46.

“Being involved with the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Program helped double the female students enrolled in my overall automotive class,” said Team Centerforce Coach Steve Schertz.

Coming in third place with a time of 20:41 was Team Fragola from Fremd High School, located in Palatine, Illinois. In second place with a time of 20:06 was Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan.

In first place was Team McLeod, also from Fremd High School, finishing with a time of 19:54 and no penalties.

“My senior team has been together since their freshman year in high school; they have been chasing a first-place finish,” said Steve Elza, coach of the two Fremd teams. “This past weekend those students not only clinched first place, but they also had two perfect engines and a first time in competition sub-20-minute performance! Fremd’s second team did very well too with one perfect engine, and they were knocking on the sub-20-minute door as well. We believe if the engine is perfect, regardless of time, nothing else matters! I’m consistently impressed with the students’ hard work, dedication and stellar sportsmanship.”

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com to see the complete results from last weekend.

By SEMA Editors

Team McLeod from Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois, finished last weekend’s 10th Annual Race & Performance Expo in first place with a time of 19:54.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s first event of the 2017 season was held last weekend at the 10th Annual Race & Performance Expo in Schaumburg, Illinois, where seven of the 30 teams that competed will advance to the Dual National Championship held later this year at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show. HROT and the Race & Performance Expo have a long history together, as it was home to the first-ever HROT event in 2008.

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

In fourth place came Team Centerforce from South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Illinois, with a time of 23:46.

“Being involved with the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Program helped double the female students enrolled in my overall automotive class,” said Team Centerforce Coach Steve Schertz.

Coming in third place with a time of 20:41 was Team Fragola from Fremd High School, located in Palatine, Illinois. In second place with a time of 20:06 was Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan.

In first place was Team McLeod, also from Fremd High School, finishing with a time of 19:54 and no penalties.

“My senior team has been together since their freshman year in high school; they have been chasing a first-place finish,” said Steve Elza, coach of the two Fremd teams. “This past weekend those students not only clinched first place, but they also had two perfect engines and a first time in competition sub-20-minute performance! Fremd’s second team did very well too with one perfect engine, and they were knocking on the sub-20-minute door as well. We believe if the engine is perfect, regardless of time, nothing else matters! I’m consistently impressed with the students’ hard work, dedication and stellar sportsmanship.”

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com to see the complete results from last weekend.

By SEMA Editors

Team McLeod from Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois, finished last weekend’s 10th Annual Race & Performance Expo in first place with a time of 19:54.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s first event of the 2017 season was held last weekend at the 10th Annual Race & Performance Expo in Schaumburg, Illinois, where seven of the 30 teams that competed will advance to the Dual National Championship held later this year at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show. HROT and the Race & Performance Expo have a long history together, as it was home to the first-ever HROT event in 2008.

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

In fourth place came Team Centerforce from South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Illinois, with a time of 23:46.

“Being involved with the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Program helped double the female students enrolled in my overall automotive class,” said Team Centerforce Coach Steve Schertz.

Coming in third place with a time of 20:41 was Team Fragola from Fremd High School, located in Palatine, Illinois. In second place with a time of 20:06 was Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan.

In first place was Team McLeod, also from Fremd High School, finishing with a time of 19:54 and no penalties.

“My senior team has been together since their freshman year in high school; they have been chasing a first-place finish,” said Steve Elza, coach of the two Fremd teams. “This past weekend those students not only clinched first place, but they also had two perfect engines and a first time in competition sub-20-minute performance! Fremd’s second team did very well too with one perfect engine, and they were knocking on the sub-20-minute door as well. We believe if the engine is perfect, regardless of time, nothing else matters! I’m consistently impressed with the students’ hard work, dedication and stellar sportsmanship.”

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com to see the complete results from last weekend.