Compiled by SEMA Editors

NHRA News

JOHNSON, BROWN, NOBILE AND KRAWIEC TAKE READING WINS: Tommy Johnson Jr. raced to the Funny Car victory at the Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway last Sunday. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Vincent Nobile (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also victorious in their respective categories at the 21st event of 24 on the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The Dodge NHRA Nationals is the third race of the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Johnson powered his Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T to a 3.895-second pass at 330.63 mph in the final round to defeat teammate and points leader Ron Capps’ 3.911 at 324.12 at the controls of his Napa Auto Parts Dodge Charger R/T. Johnson, who has raced to the final round in all three NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship events, claimed his 14th career victory, second of the season, and first at Maple Grove Raceway. He is second in the points trailing Capps by only 24.

“You want to have a strong start in the Countdown; we knew that going into it,” said Johnson, who was runner-up at this event in 2014. “We went from seventh to fourth in Charlotte—a runner-up is good—then we went to St. Louis and got another runner-up and went to second, and I said I’d be happy with four more runner-ups, but when you look in the other lane and it’s Capps, who’s leading the points, it’s a must-win. You’ve got to gain some ground.”

DEJORIA HOPES FOR BIG FINISH AT AAA TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS: The 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has not gone as planned for Alexis DeJoria. But while her first world championship may not happen this season, DeJoria still has big hopes to finish out her year. DeJoria fractured her pelvis during a crash at Sonoma Raceway in late July, forcing her to miss a pair of races. She narrowly made the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship but has struggled as of late, falling in the first round at the past three races. It’s kept her 10th in points but the chance for a big finish is still there in her 10,000hp Tequila Patron Toyota Camry, starting at the 31st annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex, October 13–16.

“We triumph in the face of adversity,” DeJoria said. “Certain things can make or break a team. We’re a strong team and we've proven that time and time again. Obviously the door is pretty much closed for the championship, but we definitely can move up spots and races. There are still races left to win.”

Richie Crampton (Top Fuel), Del Worsham (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were winners of last year’s event that will air on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) for the first time. On October 16, FS1 will televise three hours of live finals coverage starting at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).

NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS SPORTSMAN CHAMPION HIGHLIGHTS: Doug Doll Jr. all but wrapped up the 2016 Comp national championship when he drove to victory at the NHRA Carolina Nationals—his third national event win of the season. Doll’s win highlighted competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at the event, which awarded Wallys to drivers in nine classes, ranging from Top Alcohol Dragster to Top Sportsman.

He Said, She Said

“We had some lucky breaks go our way in some different rounds but we kept our heads down and we kept fighting the whole way. That is what we do. We just fight. St. Louis didn’t turn out the way we wanted it to, and there’s still plenty of time left in this championship race. There’s three more races left and we’re going to have to get in that groove and fight hard. Ain’t nobody going to give you the championship. The competition is at an all-time high but I’m really enjoying racing in this kind of competition.”

—Top Fuel racer Antron Brown after winning his sixth race of 2016 in his 10th final round appearance of the season. Brown leads the Top Fuel category by 77 points over Doug Kalitta.   

Inside the Numbers

10: Number of career wins Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile has after his most recent win in Reading. It was his first win in over two seasons with his last victory coming at Chicago in 2014. He was the No. 1 qualifier at the event and defeated Drew Skillman, Erica Enders, Shane Gray and Greg Anderson during the day. Nobile is third in Pro Stock points, 83 behind category leader Anderson.

“We made a bunch of big gains this year, and we are still in it to win it,” said Nobile. “Our main goal is to hold up that big trophy at the end of the year. If we didn’t win this race I think we might have counted ourselves out but here we are and I can’t wait for Dallas.”

Did You Know

FORCE LEADS FUNNY CAR WINS AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX: Funny Car racer and 16-time world champion John Force has seven career victories at the Texas Motorplex, his last coming in 2005. The track was also the site of the crash he had in 2007 when he and Kenny Bernstein made contact at the finish line. Force won the opening Countdown race in Charlotte but suffered a second-round loss in St. Louis and a first-round defeat in Reading. He is sixth in points and trails Ron Capps the current points leader by 138 points. Force needs to rebound at the track to win his next championship and having past success in the Lone Star state will help the team rejoin the battle.

“Now we have to turn that corner. We came out and won at Charlotte, the opening race of the Countdown. I thought we were going to be okay. Things were high but got picked off at St. Louis and got picked off in Reading,” said Force. “I’m not happy, but I don’t panic. I’m going to listen to my crew chiefs and they are going to lead me down this road.”

Compiled by SEMA Editors

NHRA News

JOHNSON, BROWN, NOBILE AND KRAWIEC TAKE READING WINS: Tommy Johnson Jr. raced to the Funny Car victory at the Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway last Sunday. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Vincent Nobile (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also victorious in their respective categories at the 21st event of 24 on the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The Dodge NHRA Nationals is the third race of the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Johnson powered his Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T to a 3.895-second pass at 330.63 mph in the final round to defeat teammate and points leader Ron Capps’ 3.911 at 324.12 at the controls of his Napa Auto Parts Dodge Charger R/T. Johnson, who has raced to the final round in all three NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship events, claimed his 14th career victory, second of the season, and first at Maple Grove Raceway. He is second in the points trailing Capps by only 24.

“You want to have a strong start in the Countdown; we knew that going into it,” said Johnson, who was runner-up at this event in 2014. “We went from seventh to fourth in Charlotte—a runner-up is good—then we went to St. Louis and got another runner-up and went to second, and I said I’d be happy with four more runner-ups, but when you look in the other lane and it’s Capps, who’s leading the points, it’s a must-win. You’ve got to gain some ground.”

DEJORIA HOPES FOR BIG FINISH AT AAA TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS: The 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has not gone as planned for Alexis DeJoria. But while her first world championship may not happen this season, DeJoria still has big hopes to finish out her year. DeJoria fractured her pelvis during a crash at Sonoma Raceway in late July, forcing her to miss a pair of races. She narrowly made the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship but has struggled as of late, falling in the first round at the past three races. It’s kept her 10th in points but the chance for a big finish is still there in her 10,000hp Tequila Patron Toyota Camry, starting at the 31st annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex, October 13–16.

“We triumph in the face of adversity,” DeJoria said. “Certain things can make or break a team. We’re a strong team and we've proven that time and time again. Obviously the door is pretty much closed for the championship, but we definitely can move up spots and races. There are still races left to win.”

Richie Crampton (Top Fuel), Del Worsham (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were winners of last year’s event that will air on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) for the first time. On October 16, FS1 will televise three hours of live finals coverage starting at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).

NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS SPORTSMAN CHAMPION HIGHLIGHTS: Doug Doll Jr. all but wrapped up the 2016 Comp national championship when he drove to victory at the NHRA Carolina Nationals—his third national event win of the season. Doll’s win highlighted competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at the event, which awarded Wallys to drivers in nine classes, ranging from Top Alcohol Dragster to Top Sportsman.

He Said, She Said

“We had some lucky breaks go our way in some different rounds but we kept our heads down and we kept fighting the whole way. That is what we do. We just fight. St. Louis didn’t turn out the way we wanted it to, and there’s still plenty of time left in this championship race. There’s three more races left and we’re going to have to get in that groove and fight hard. Ain’t nobody going to give you the championship. The competition is at an all-time high but I’m really enjoying racing in this kind of competition.”

—Top Fuel racer Antron Brown after winning his sixth race of 2016 in his 10th final round appearance of the season. Brown leads the Top Fuel category by 77 points over Doug Kalitta.   

Inside the Numbers

10: Number of career wins Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile has after his most recent win in Reading. It was his first win in over two seasons with his last victory coming at Chicago in 2014. He was the No. 1 qualifier at the event and defeated Drew Skillman, Erica Enders, Shane Gray and Greg Anderson during the day. Nobile is third in Pro Stock points, 83 behind category leader Anderson.

“We made a bunch of big gains this year, and we are still in it to win it,” said Nobile. “Our main goal is to hold up that big trophy at the end of the year. If we didn’t win this race I think we might have counted ourselves out but here we are and I can’t wait for Dallas.”

Did You Know

FORCE LEADS FUNNY CAR WINS AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX: Funny Car racer and 16-time world champion John Force has seven career victories at the Texas Motorplex, his last coming in 2005. The track was also the site of the crash he had in 2007 when he and Kenny Bernstein made contact at the finish line. Force won the opening Countdown race in Charlotte but suffered a second-round loss in St. Louis and a first-round defeat in Reading. He is sixth in points and trails Ron Capps the current points leader by 138 points. Force needs to rebound at the track to win his next championship and having past success in the Lone Star state will help the team rejoin the battle.

“Now we have to turn that corner. We came out and won at Charlotte, the opening race of the Countdown. I thought we were going to be okay. Things were high but got picked off at St. Louis and got picked off in Reading,” said Force. “I’m not happy, but I don’t panic. I’m going to listen to my crew chiefs and they are going to lead me down this road.”

Compiled by SEMA Editors

NHRA News

JOHNSON, BROWN, NOBILE AND KRAWIEC TAKE READING WINS: Tommy Johnson Jr. raced to the Funny Car victory at the Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway last Sunday. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Vincent Nobile (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also victorious in their respective categories at the 21st event of 24 on the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The Dodge NHRA Nationals is the third race of the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Johnson powered his Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T to a 3.895-second pass at 330.63 mph in the final round to defeat teammate and points leader Ron Capps’ 3.911 at 324.12 at the controls of his Napa Auto Parts Dodge Charger R/T. Johnson, who has raced to the final round in all three NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship events, claimed his 14th career victory, second of the season, and first at Maple Grove Raceway. He is second in the points trailing Capps by only 24.

“You want to have a strong start in the Countdown; we knew that going into it,” said Johnson, who was runner-up at this event in 2014. “We went from seventh to fourth in Charlotte—a runner-up is good—then we went to St. Louis and got another runner-up and went to second, and I said I’d be happy with four more runner-ups, but when you look in the other lane and it’s Capps, who’s leading the points, it’s a must-win. You’ve got to gain some ground.”

DEJORIA HOPES FOR BIG FINISH AT AAA TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS: The 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has not gone as planned for Alexis DeJoria. But while her first world championship may not happen this season, DeJoria still has big hopes to finish out her year. DeJoria fractured her pelvis during a crash at Sonoma Raceway in late July, forcing her to miss a pair of races. She narrowly made the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship but has struggled as of late, falling in the first round at the past three races. It’s kept her 10th in points but the chance for a big finish is still there in her 10,000hp Tequila Patron Toyota Camry, starting at the 31st annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex, October 13–16.

“We triumph in the face of adversity,” DeJoria said. “Certain things can make or break a team. We’re a strong team and we've proven that time and time again. Obviously the door is pretty much closed for the championship, but we definitely can move up spots and races. There are still races left to win.”

Richie Crampton (Top Fuel), Del Worsham (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were winners of last year’s event that will air on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) for the first time. On October 16, FS1 will televise three hours of live finals coverage starting at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).

NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS SPORTSMAN CHAMPION HIGHLIGHTS: Doug Doll Jr. all but wrapped up the 2016 Comp national championship when he drove to victory at the NHRA Carolina Nationals—his third national event win of the season. Doll’s win highlighted competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at the event, which awarded Wallys to drivers in nine classes, ranging from Top Alcohol Dragster to Top Sportsman.

He Said, She Said

“We had some lucky breaks go our way in some different rounds but we kept our heads down and we kept fighting the whole way. That is what we do. We just fight. St. Louis didn’t turn out the way we wanted it to, and there’s still plenty of time left in this championship race. There’s three more races left and we’re going to have to get in that groove and fight hard. Ain’t nobody going to give you the championship. The competition is at an all-time high but I’m really enjoying racing in this kind of competition.”

—Top Fuel racer Antron Brown after winning his sixth race of 2016 in his 10th final round appearance of the season. Brown leads the Top Fuel category by 77 points over Doug Kalitta.   

Inside the Numbers

10: Number of career wins Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile has after his most recent win in Reading. It was his first win in over two seasons with his last victory coming at Chicago in 2014. He was the No. 1 qualifier at the event and defeated Drew Skillman, Erica Enders, Shane Gray and Greg Anderson during the day. Nobile is third in Pro Stock points, 83 behind category leader Anderson.

“We made a bunch of big gains this year, and we are still in it to win it,” said Nobile. “Our main goal is to hold up that big trophy at the end of the year. If we didn’t win this race I think we might have counted ourselves out but here we are and I can’t wait for Dallas.”

Did You Know

FORCE LEADS FUNNY CAR WINS AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX: Funny Car racer and 16-time world champion John Force has seven career victories at the Texas Motorplex, his last coming in 2005. The track was also the site of the crash he had in 2007 when he and Kenny Bernstein made contact at the finish line. Force won the opening Countdown race in Charlotte but suffered a second-round loss in St. Louis and a first-round defeat in Reading. He is sixth in points and trails Ron Capps the current points leader by 138 points. Force needs to rebound at the track to win his next championship and having past success in the Lone Star state will help the team rejoin the battle.

“Now we have to turn that corner. We came out and won at Charlotte, the opening race of the Countdown. I thought we were going to be okay. Things were high but got picked off at St. Louis and got picked off in Reading,” said Force. “I’m not happy, but I don’t panic. I’m going to listen to my crew chiefs and they are going to lead me down this road.”

SEMA News—October 2016

EDUCATION

By SEMA News Editors

Recognizing and Supporting the Industry’s Future

During the 2015 SEMA Show, scholarship winners were introduced at the Student Program Welcome Luncheon.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded a total of $168,000 to 61 individuals this year. That includes 50 SEMA scholarships presented to current students and 11 loan-forgiveness awards to employees of SEMA-member companies.

2016 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Award Winners

• Austin Hiebert, McPherson College Top Student and Jeff Moses-Automotive Restoration Market Organization-ARMO Award
• Steve Alexander III, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• David Beahr, West Virginia University
• Matthew Bisbee, Lake Superior College
• Joshua Bowman, Pennsylvania State University—Joe Amato Award
• Michael Bowyer, University of Michigan-Dearborn
• Skyler Brungardt, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
• Brenden Bungert, University of Minnesota Duluth—Professional Restylers Organization-PRO Award
• Spencer Clark, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Gregory Cooke, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• Ernesto Covarrubias, California State University, Los Angeles—K&N Engineering Award
• Benjamin Curtis, Clemson University—Wheel & Tire Council-WTC Award
• Luis de Casenave, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
• Nicholas D’Orazio, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• Austin Ellis, Colorado School of Mines—Emerging Trends & Technology Network-ETTN Award
• Dalton Ellis, Aims Community College
• Logan Farmer, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Matt Fuka, University of North Dakota
• Lael Gobble, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• Austin Heinzerling, University of Iowa—Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council-MPMC Award
• Ryan Henderson, Pennsylvania State University
• Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, John Hopkins University
• Josey Hrbek, Kettering University
• Almambet Iskakov, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• Arnav Jain, The University of Texas at Austin
• Alyssa Kawasaki, California State University, Long Beach—Performance Warehouse Association-PWA Award
• Conner Knepley, Western Michigan University
• Caleb Knotts, University of Northwestern Ohio—Joe Hrudka Award
• Daniel Konzelman, Northwest University
• Alyson Kuch, Spring Arbor University
• Adam Lecznar, Kettering University
• Brian Leung, San Diego City College and University of California, San Diego—Louis L. Borick Award
• Charles Mancino, Kettering University
• Gabrielle May, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Ian McKibben, Savannah College of Art and Design
• Summer Miller, Brookhaven College—Leo Kagan and SEMA Businesswomen’s Network-SBN Award
• John Napa, College of Southern Nevada—Melvin Burton Award
• Jeremy Peterson, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
• Suong Pham, University of Houston
• Trevor Sheehan Sr., University of Northwestern Ohio—Dan Borré Award
• Samuel Shelhoss, Clemson University—Nat Danas Award
• Sarah Spoto, University of Rochester—Mike Kunzman and Manufacturers Representative Network-MRN Award
• Spencer Steele, Bradley University—Steve Woomer Award
• Austyn Sullivan-Watson, University of Idaho—John Menzler and Hot Rod Industry Alliance-HRIA Award
• Brian Tea, The University of Texas at Austin
• Alex Van Nest, Clemson University
• Cora Veltman, Valparaiso University—Wally Parks Award
• Chase Wilderman, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
• Adreenah Wynn, University of Florida
• Bryan Yap, California State University, Long Beach—Thurston Warn Award

2016 SEMA Loan-Forgiveness Award Winners

• Danielle Campbell, WeatherTech—Trudy Thompson Award
• Edward Carter, Motor State Distributing
• Daniel Dokter, General Motors
• Tate Emerson, A.R.E. Accessories—Harlan Felder and Truck and Off-Road Alliance-TORA Award
• Collin Gentry, Meyer Distributing—Performance Warehouse Association-PWA Award
• Robert Haynes, Holley Performance Products—Young Executives Network-YEN Award
• Robert Martin, Motor State Distributing—Jim A. Borré Award
• Traci Nigon, QA1 Precision Products—Performance Warehouse Association-PWA Award
• Michael Robins, Ford Performance Parts
• Angel Scharklet, Holley Performance Products
• Heather Wilson, Kahn Media—John Raffa Award

The online application for next year’s awards will be accepted November 1, 2016, through March 1, 2017.

For additional scholarship information, visit www.sema.org/scholarships.

SEMA News—October 2016

EDUCATION

By SEMA News Editors

Recognizing and Supporting the Industry’s Future

During the 2015 SEMA Show, scholarship winners were introduced at the Student Program Welcome Luncheon.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded a total of $168,000 to 61 individuals this year. That includes 50 SEMA scholarships presented to current students and 11 loan-forgiveness awards to employees of SEMA-member companies.

2016 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Award Winners

• Austin Hiebert, McPherson College Top Student and Jeff Moses-Automotive Restoration Market Organization-ARMO Award
• Steve Alexander III, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• David Beahr, West Virginia University
• Matthew Bisbee, Lake Superior College
• Joshua Bowman, Pennsylvania State University—Joe Amato Award
• Michael Bowyer, University of Michigan-Dearborn
• Skyler Brungardt, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
• Brenden Bungert, University of Minnesota Duluth—Professional Restylers Organization-PRO Award
• Spencer Clark, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Gregory Cooke, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• Ernesto Covarrubias, California State University, Los Angeles—K&N Engineering Award
• Benjamin Curtis, Clemson University—Wheel & Tire Council-WTC Award
• Luis de Casenave, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
• Nicholas D’Orazio, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• Austin Ellis, Colorado School of Mines—Emerging Trends & Technology Network-ETTN Award
• Dalton Ellis, Aims Community College
• Logan Farmer, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Matt Fuka, University of North Dakota
• Lael Gobble, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• Austin Heinzerling, University of Iowa—Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council-MPMC Award
• Ryan Henderson, Pennsylvania State University
• Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, John Hopkins University
• Josey Hrbek, Kettering University
• Almambet Iskakov, Georgia Institute of Technology—Bernie Karp Award
• Arnav Jain, The University of Texas at Austin
• Alyssa Kawasaki, California State University, Long Beach—Performance Warehouse Association-PWA Award
• Conner Knepley, Western Michigan University
• Caleb Knotts, University of Northwestern Ohio—Joe Hrudka Award
• Daniel Konzelman, Northwest University
• Alyson Kuch, Spring Arbor University
• Adam Lecznar, Kettering University
• Brian Leung, San Diego City College and University of California, San Diego—Louis L. Borick Award
• Charles Mancino, Kettering University
• Gabrielle May, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Ian McKibben, Savannah College of Art and Design
• Summer Miller, Brookhaven College—Leo Kagan and SEMA Businesswomen’s Network-SBN Award
• John Napa, College of Southern Nevada—Melvin Burton Award
• Jeremy Peterson, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
• Suong Pham, University of Houston
• Trevor Sheehan Sr., University of Northwestern Ohio—Dan Borré Award
• Samuel Shelhoss, Clemson University—Nat Danas Award
• Sarah Spoto, University of Rochester—Mike Kunzman and Manufacturers Representative Network-MRN Award
• Spencer Steele, Bradley University—Steve Woomer Award
• Austyn Sullivan-Watson, University of Idaho—John Menzler and Hot Rod Industry Alliance-HRIA Award
• Brian Tea, The University of Texas at Austin
• Alex Van Nest, Clemson University
• Cora Veltman, Valparaiso University—Wally Parks Award
• Chase Wilderman, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
• Adreenah Wynn, University of Florida
• Bryan Yap, California State University, Long Beach—Thurston Warn Award

2016 SEMA Loan-Forgiveness Award Winners

• Danielle Campbell, WeatherTech—Trudy Thompson Award
• Edward Carter, Motor State Distributing
• Daniel Dokter, General Motors
• Tate Emerson, A.R.E. Accessories—Harlan Felder and Truck and Off-Road Alliance-TORA Award
• Collin Gentry, Meyer Distributing—Performance Warehouse Association-PWA Award
• Robert Haynes, Holley Performance Products—Young Executives Network-YEN Award
• Robert Martin, Motor State Distributing—Jim A. Borré Award
• Traci Nigon, QA1 Precision Products—Performance Warehouse Association-PWA Award
• Michael Robins, Ford Performance Parts
• Angel Scharklet, Holley Performance Products
• Heather Wilson, Kahn Media—John Raffa Award

The online application for next year’s awards will be accepted November 1, 2016, through March 1, 2017.

For additional scholarship information, visit www.sema.org/scholarships.

SEMA News—October 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

By Amanda Gubbins

SEMA Provides Comprehensive Guides to Government Issues Impacting Member Companies

SEMA’s government affairs office has compiled guides for members about healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts regulation and the Bonneville Salt Flats.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled four comprehensive guides for members that cover topics of federal standards and regulations in the areas of healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts and, most recently, the Bonneville Salt Flats.

The newest brochure answers questions such as:

• How is SEMA’s heritage tied to Bonneville?
• Why are the Salt Flats disappearing?
• What is SEMA doing to help restore Bonneville?

The guides are available in two forms: a six-page downloadable brochure that provides a concise overview, or the same information with clickable links for additional background resources. Visit www.sema.org/government-affairs to view and download the brochures.

Editors and Reporters: Get Advance Previews of SEMA Show Exhibitors

The TORA Media Preview will enable editors and reporters to preview products and conduct interviews before the SEMA Show officially opens.

Editors and reporters at the 2016 SEMA Show will be able to preview products and conduct interviews before the Show officially opens by participating in the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Media Preview. The media-exclusive event takes place Monday, October 31, the day before the annual SEMA Show opens.

The TORA Media Preview hours are 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the Media Center. The event will include 25 exhibiting companies, all members of TORA that manufacture truck-related products.

To attend the preview, media can select the event on the SEMA Show media application at www.SEMAShow.com/register. Those who have already secured media credentials or who have questions may contact SEMA PR at pr@sema.org or 909-978-6722.

SEMA Offers New Research—Vehicles In Operation Data

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive, allowing members to request Vehicles in Operation counts and gain new insights for their businesses. Vehicles in Operation counts can help businesses understand opportunities for product development and planning, inventory management, sales planning and location decisions.

For example, if you are thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang but are not sure of the sales potential, SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

This program is available for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. Simply request specific Vehicles in Operation counts from SEMA Market Research, and staff members gather the information. Visit www.sema.org/vio for more information.

n Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Great Vegas Rooms Still Available in Every Price Range

When booking with the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, attendees are guaranteed the lowest rates for Show week.

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists hotel properties that can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating. There are currently a range of hotels in various price ranges that still have rooms available, including Aria, Circus Circus, Luxor and Tropicana.

The program is powered by the SEMA Show’s official housing partner OnPeak. Showgoers receive the guaranteed lowest rates for their rooms as well as added perks such as no booking or cancellation fees and simple tools to manage group bookings. Book now at www.SEMAShow.com/travel.

For assistance with booking, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST), Monday–Friday.

How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Stay Ahead of Online Retailers

The retail marketplace is changing but that doesn’t mean that brick-and-mortar shops are going away. Learn how to keep a competitive advantage during the 2016 SEMA Show Education Days.

Online aftermarket industry sales are growing rapidly. According to one report, online aftermarket revenue was $6.5 billion last year. That report also noted that retail stores generated $30 billion in sales—proof that brick-and-mortar isn’t going away.

What do you need to do to guarantee that your store’s sales continue to grow in the face of this digital challenge? The 2016 SEMA Show will introduce a new retail track designed to provide ammunition to take on online competitors. Sessions will cover topics such as selling value, low-cost design ideas for retail spaces, principles for success and personalized service for customers.

Competing with an anonymous website can be tricky for brick-and-mortar store managers, so take advantage of the SEMA Show’s retail track to find out how to beat online competitors.

View complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks at www.SEMAShow.com/education.

SEMA Show to Introduce All-New Student Career Day

Engineering students attended a Career Day at the SEMA Garage in February.

A recent SEMA Industry Employment Perspective Study found that 95% of companies in the automotive aftermarket industry will need to hire new employees with specific skills in the next five years. The number-one problem, according to the study, is that companies don’t know where to look for the highly skilled employees they will need in the future.

This year, in support of SEMA’s Career Paths initiative, the SEMA Show will launch its first-ever Student Career Day. On Monday, October 31, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SEMA Show exhibitors will have the chance to meet with about 600 high-school and college students who will attend the Show and introduce them to their companies and the career opportunities available to them.

For more information or to register to participate, contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org.

SEMA News—October 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

By Amanda Gubbins

SEMA Provides Comprehensive Guides to Government Issues Impacting Member Companies

SEMA’s government affairs office has compiled guides for members about healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts regulation and the Bonneville Salt Flats.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled four comprehensive guides for members that cover topics of federal standards and regulations in the areas of healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts and, most recently, the Bonneville Salt Flats.

The newest brochure answers questions such as:

• How is SEMA’s heritage tied to Bonneville?
• Why are the Salt Flats disappearing?
• What is SEMA doing to help restore Bonneville?

The guides are available in two forms: a six-page downloadable brochure that provides a concise overview, or the same information with clickable links for additional background resources. Visit www.sema.org/government-affairs to view and download the brochures.

Editors and Reporters: Get Advance Previews of SEMA Show Exhibitors

The TORA Media Preview will enable editors and reporters to preview products and conduct interviews before the SEMA Show officially opens.

Editors and reporters at the 2016 SEMA Show will be able to preview products and conduct interviews before the Show officially opens by participating in the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Media Preview. The media-exclusive event takes place Monday, October 31, the day before the annual SEMA Show opens.

The TORA Media Preview hours are 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the Media Center. The event will include 25 exhibiting companies, all members of TORA that manufacture truck-related products.

To attend the preview, media can select the event on the SEMA Show media application at www.SEMAShow.com/register. Those who have already secured media credentials or who have questions may contact SEMA PR at pr@sema.org or 909-978-6722.

SEMA Offers New Research—Vehicles In Operation Data

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive, allowing members to request Vehicles in Operation counts and gain new insights for their businesses. Vehicles in Operation counts can help businesses understand opportunities for product development and planning, inventory management, sales planning and location decisions.

For example, if you are thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang but are not sure of the sales potential, SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

This program is available for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. Simply request specific Vehicles in Operation counts from SEMA Market Research, and staff members gather the information. Visit www.sema.org/vio for more information.

n Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Great Vegas Rooms Still Available in Every Price Range

When booking with the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, attendees are guaranteed the lowest rates for Show week.

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists hotel properties that can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating. There are currently a range of hotels in various price ranges that still have rooms available, including Aria, Circus Circus, Luxor and Tropicana.

The program is powered by the SEMA Show’s official housing partner OnPeak. Showgoers receive the guaranteed lowest rates for their rooms as well as added perks such as no booking or cancellation fees and simple tools to manage group bookings. Book now at www.SEMAShow.com/travel.

For assistance with booking, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST), Monday–Friday.

How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Stay Ahead of Online Retailers

The retail marketplace is changing but that doesn’t mean that brick-and-mortar shops are going away. Learn how to keep a competitive advantage during the 2016 SEMA Show Education Days.

Online aftermarket industry sales are growing rapidly. According to one report, online aftermarket revenue was $6.5 billion last year. That report also noted that retail stores generated $30 billion in sales—proof that brick-and-mortar isn’t going away.

What do you need to do to guarantee that your store’s sales continue to grow in the face of this digital challenge? The 2016 SEMA Show will introduce a new retail track designed to provide ammunition to take on online competitors. Sessions will cover topics such as selling value, low-cost design ideas for retail spaces, principles for success and personalized service for customers.

Competing with an anonymous website can be tricky for brick-and-mortar store managers, so take advantage of the SEMA Show’s retail track to find out how to beat online competitors.

View complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks at www.SEMAShow.com/education.

SEMA Show to Introduce All-New Student Career Day

Engineering students attended a Career Day at the SEMA Garage in February.

A recent SEMA Industry Employment Perspective Study found that 95% of companies in the automotive aftermarket industry will need to hire new employees with specific skills in the next five years. The number-one problem, according to the study, is that companies don’t know where to look for the highly skilled employees they will need in the future.

This year, in support of SEMA’s Career Paths initiative, the SEMA Show will launch its first-ever Student Career Day. On Monday, October 31, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SEMA Show exhibitors will have the chance to meet with about 600 high-school and college students who will attend the Show and introduce them to their companies and the career opportunities available to them.

For more information or to register to participate, contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org.

SEMA News—October 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

By Amanda Gubbins

SEMA Provides Comprehensive Guides to Government Issues Impacting Member Companies

SEMA’s government affairs office has compiled guides for members about healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts regulation and the Bonneville Salt Flats.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled four comprehensive guides for members that cover topics of federal standards and regulations in the areas of healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts and, most recently, the Bonneville Salt Flats.

The newest brochure answers questions such as:

• How is SEMA’s heritage tied to Bonneville?
• Why are the Salt Flats disappearing?
• What is SEMA doing to help restore Bonneville?

The guides are available in two forms: a six-page downloadable brochure that provides a concise overview, or the same information with clickable links for additional background resources. Visit www.sema.org/government-affairs to view and download the brochures.

Editors and Reporters: Get Advance Previews of SEMA Show Exhibitors

The TORA Media Preview will enable editors and reporters to preview products and conduct interviews before the SEMA Show officially opens.

Editors and reporters at the 2016 SEMA Show will be able to preview products and conduct interviews before the Show officially opens by participating in the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Media Preview. The media-exclusive event takes place Monday, October 31, the day before the annual SEMA Show opens.

The TORA Media Preview hours are 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the Media Center. The event will include 25 exhibiting companies, all members of TORA that manufacture truck-related products.

To attend the preview, media can select the event on the SEMA Show media application at www.SEMAShow.com/register. Those who have already secured media credentials or who have questions may contact SEMA PR at pr@sema.org or 909-978-6722.

SEMA Offers New Research—Vehicles In Operation Data

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive, allowing members to request Vehicles in Operation counts and gain new insights for their businesses. Vehicles in Operation counts can help businesses understand opportunities for product development and planning, inventory management, sales planning and location decisions.

For example, if you are thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang but are not sure of the sales potential, SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

This program is available for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. Simply request specific Vehicles in Operation counts from SEMA Market Research, and staff members gather the information. Visit www.sema.org/vio for more information.

n Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Great Vegas Rooms Still Available in Every Price Range

When booking with the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, attendees are guaranteed the lowest rates for Show week.

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists hotel properties that can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating. There are currently a range of hotels in various price ranges that still have rooms available, including Aria, Circus Circus, Luxor and Tropicana.

The program is powered by the SEMA Show’s official housing partner OnPeak. Showgoers receive the guaranteed lowest rates for their rooms as well as added perks such as no booking or cancellation fees and simple tools to manage group bookings. Book now at www.SEMAShow.com/travel.

For assistance with booking, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST), Monday–Friday.

How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Stay Ahead of Online Retailers

The retail marketplace is changing but that doesn’t mean that brick-and-mortar shops are going away. Learn how to keep a competitive advantage during the 2016 SEMA Show Education Days.

Online aftermarket industry sales are growing rapidly. According to one report, online aftermarket revenue was $6.5 billion last year. That report also noted that retail stores generated $30 billion in sales—proof that brick-and-mortar isn’t going away.

What do you need to do to guarantee that your store’s sales continue to grow in the face of this digital challenge? The 2016 SEMA Show will introduce a new retail track designed to provide ammunition to take on online competitors. Sessions will cover topics such as selling value, low-cost design ideas for retail spaces, principles for success and personalized service for customers.

Competing with an anonymous website can be tricky for brick-and-mortar store managers, so take advantage of the SEMA Show’s retail track to find out how to beat online competitors.

View complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks at www.SEMAShow.com/education.

SEMA Show to Introduce All-New Student Career Day

Engineering students attended a Career Day at the SEMA Garage in February.

A recent SEMA Industry Employment Perspective Study found that 95% of companies in the automotive aftermarket industry will need to hire new employees with specific skills in the next five years. The number-one problem, according to the study, is that companies don’t know where to look for the highly skilled employees they will need in the future.

This year, in support of SEMA’s Career Paths initiative, the SEMA Show will launch its first-ever Student Career Day. On Monday, October 31, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SEMA Show exhibitors will have the chance to meet with about 600 high-school and college students who will attend the Show and introduce them to their companies and the career opportunities available to them.

For more information or to register to participate, contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org.

SEMA News—October 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

By Amanda Gubbins

SEMA Provides Comprehensive Guides to Government Issues Impacting Member Companies

SEMA’s government affairs office has compiled guides for members about healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts regulation and the Bonneville Salt Flats.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled four comprehensive guides for members that cover topics of federal standards and regulations in the areas of healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts and, most recently, the Bonneville Salt Flats.

The newest brochure answers questions such as:

• How is SEMA’s heritage tied to Bonneville?
• Why are the Salt Flats disappearing?
• What is SEMA doing to help restore Bonneville?

The guides are available in two forms: a six-page downloadable brochure that provides a concise overview, or the same information with clickable links for additional background resources. Visit www.sema.org/government-affairs to view and download the brochures.

Editors and Reporters: Get Advance Previews of SEMA Show Exhibitors

The TORA Media Preview will enable editors and reporters to preview products and conduct interviews before the SEMA Show officially opens.

Editors and reporters at the 2016 SEMA Show will be able to preview products and conduct interviews before the Show officially opens by participating in the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Media Preview. The media-exclusive event takes place Monday, October 31, the day before the annual SEMA Show opens.

The TORA Media Preview hours are 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the Media Center. The event will include 25 exhibiting companies, all members of TORA that manufacture truck-related products.

To attend the preview, media can select the event on the SEMA Show media application at www.SEMAShow.com/register. Those who have already secured media credentials or who have questions may contact SEMA PR at pr@sema.org or 909-978-6722.

SEMA Offers New Research—Vehicles In Operation Data

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive, allowing members to request Vehicles in Operation counts and gain new insights for their businesses. Vehicles in Operation counts can help businesses understand opportunities for product development and planning, inventory management, sales planning and location decisions.

For example, if you are thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang but are not sure of the sales potential, SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

This program is available for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. Simply request specific Vehicles in Operation counts from SEMA Market Research, and staff members gather the information. Visit www.sema.org/vio for more information.

n Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Great Vegas Rooms Still Available in Every Price Range

When booking with the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, attendees are guaranteed the lowest rates for Show week.

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists hotel properties that can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating. There are currently a range of hotels in various price ranges that still have rooms available, including Aria, Circus Circus, Luxor and Tropicana.

The program is powered by the SEMA Show’s official housing partner OnPeak. Showgoers receive the guaranteed lowest rates for their rooms as well as added perks such as no booking or cancellation fees and simple tools to manage group bookings. Book now at www.SEMAShow.com/travel.

For assistance with booking, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST), Monday–Friday.

How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Stay Ahead of Online Retailers

The retail marketplace is changing but that doesn’t mean that brick-and-mortar shops are going away. Learn how to keep a competitive advantage during the 2016 SEMA Show Education Days.

Online aftermarket industry sales are growing rapidly. According to one report, online aftermarket revenue was $6.5 billion last year. That report also noted that retail stores generated $30 billion in sales—proof that brick-and-mortar isn’t going away.

What do you need to do to guarantee that your store’s sales continue to grow in the face of this digital challenge? The 2016 SEMA Show will introduce a new retail track designed to provide ammunition to take on online competitors. Sessions will cover topics such as selling value, low-cost design ideas for retail spaces, principles for success and personalized service for customers.

Competing with an anonymous website can be tricky for brick-and-mortar store managers, so take advantage of the SEMA Show’s retail track to find out how to beat online competitors.

View complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks at www.SEMAShow.com/education.

SEMA Show to Introduce All-New Student Career Day

Engineering students attended a Career Day at the SEMA Garage in February.

A recent SEMA Industry Employment Perspective Study found that 95% of companies in the automotive aftermarket industry will need to hire new employees with specific skills in the next five years. The number-one problem, according to the study, is that companies don’t know where to look for the highly skilled employees they will need in the future.

This year, in support of SEMA’s Career Paths initiative, the SEMA Show will launch its first-ever Student Career Day. On Monday, October 31, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SEMA Show exhibitors will have the chance to meet with about 600 high-school and college students who will attend the Show and introduce them to their companies and the career opportunities available to them.

For more information or to register to participate, contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org.

SEMA News—October 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS

By Amanda Gubbins

SEMA Provides Comprehensive Guides to Government Issues Impacting Member Companies

SEMA’s government affairs office has compiled guides for members about healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts regulation and the Bonneville Salt Flats.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled four comprehensive guides for members that cover topics of federal standards and regulations in the areas of healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts and, most recently, the Bonneville Salt Flats.

The newest brochure answers questions such as:

• How is SEMA’s heritage tied to Bonneville?
• Why are the Salt Flats disappearing?
• What is SEMA doing to help restore Bonneville?

The guides are available in two forms: a six-page downloadable brochure that provides a concise overview, or the same information with clickable links for additional background resources. Visit www.sema.org/government-affairs to view and download the brochures.

Editors and Reporters: Get Advance Previews of SEMA Show Exhibitors

The TORA Media Preview will enable editors and reporters to preview products and conduct interviews before the SEMA Show officially opens.

Editors and reporters at the 2016 SEMA Show will be able to preview products and conduct interviews before the Show officially opens by participating in the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Media Preview. The media-exclusive event takes place Monday, October 31, the day before the annual SEMA Show opens.

The TORA Media Preview hours are 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the Media Center. The event will include 25 exhibiting companies, all members of TORA that manufacture truck-related products.

To attend the preview, media can select the event on the SEMA Show media application at www.SEMAShow.com/register. Those who have already secured media credentials or who have questions may contact SEMA PR at pr@sema.org or 909-978-6722.

SEMA Offers New Research—Vehicles In Operation Data

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive, allowing members to request Vehicles in Operation counts and gain new insights for their businesses. Vehicles in Operation counts can help businesses understand opportunities for product development and planning, inventory management, sales planning and location decisions.

For example, if you are thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang but are not sure of the sales potential, SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

This program is available for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. Simply request specific Vehicles in Operation counts from SEMA Market Research, and staff members gather the information. Visit www.sema.org/vio for more information.

n Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Great Vegas Rooms Still Available in Every Price Range

When booking with the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, attendees are guaranteed the lowest rates for Show week.

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists hotel properties that can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating. There are currently a range of hotels in various price ranges that still have rooms available, including Aria, Circus Circus, Luxor and Tropicana.

The program is powered by the SEMA Show’s official housing partner OnPeak. Showgoers receive the guaranteed lowest rates for their rooms as well as added perks such as no booking or cancellation fees and simple tools to manage group bookings. Book now at www.SEMAShow.com/travel.

For assistance with booking, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST), Monday–Friday.

How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Stay Ahead of Online Retailers

The retail marketplace is changing but that doesn’t mean that brick-and-mortar shops are going away. Learn how to keep a competitive advantage during the 2016 SEMA Show Education Days.

Online aftermarket industry sales are growing rapidly. According to one report, online aftermarket revenue was $6.5 billion last year. That report also noted that retail stores generated $30 billion in sales—proof that brick-and-mortar isn’t going away.

What do you need to do to guarantee that your store’s sales continue to grow in the face of this digital challenge? The 2016 SEMA Show will introduce a new retail track designed to provide ammunition to take on online competitors. Sessions will cover topics such as selling value, low-cost design ideas for retail spaces, principles for success and personalized service for customers.

Competing with an anonymous website can be tricky for brick-and-mortar store managers, so take advantage of the SEMA Show’s retail track to find out how to beat online competitors.

View complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks at www.SEMAShow.com/education.

SEMA Show to Introduce All-New Student Career Day

Engineering students attended a Career Day at the SEMA Garage in February.

A recent SEMA Industry Employment Perspective Study found that 95% of companies in the automotive aftermarket industry will need to hire new employees with specific skills in the next five years. The number-one problem, according to the study, is that companies don’t know where to look for the highly skilled employees they will need in the future.

This year, in support of SEMA’s Career Paths initiative, the SEMA Show will launch its first-ever Student Career Day. On Monday, October 31, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., SEMA Show exhibitors will have the chance to meet with about 600 high-school and college students who will attend the Show and introduce them to their companies and the career opportunities available to them.

For more information or to register to participate, contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org.