Thu, 04/28/2016 - 10:08

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Porsche is readying a loud, brutal super-powerful variant of its current 911 and will give the car the facelift looks the tamer versions received earlier on. This appears to be a 911 GT3 RS with performance upgrades over the RS’ standard 500hp, and an even bigger capacity of probably 4.2L. From the sold-out GT3 RS, the new model borrows the huge rear wing while the rear diffusor has been taken from the newly introduced 911 R. The new model also features a unique exhaust system, and with so much downforce at the rear axle it should stick to the road like glue. It’s quite possible the car is going to be called the 911 RS GT3 4.2.

911

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 10:08

911

Porsche is readying a loud, brutal super-powerful variant of its current 911 and will give the car the facelift looks the tamer versions received earlier on. This appears to be a 911 GT3 RS with performance upgrades over the RS’ standard 500hp, and an even bigger capacity of probably 4.2L. From the sold-out GT3 RS, the new model borrows the huge rear wing while the rear diffusor has been taken from the newly introduced 911 R. The new model also features a unique exhaust system, and with so much downforce at the rear axle it should stick to the road like glue. It’s quite possible the car is going to be called the 911 RS GT3 4.2.

911

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 10:08

911

Porsche is readying a loud, brutal super-powerful variant of its current 911 and will give the car the facelift looks the tamer versions received earlier on. This appears to be a 911 GT3 RS with performance upgrades over the RS’ standard 500hp, and an even bigger capacity of probably 4.2L. From the sold-out GT3 RS, the new model borrows the huge rear wing while the rear diffusor has been taken from the newly introduced 911 R. The new model also features a unique exhaust system, and with so much downforce at the rear axle it should stick to the road like glue. It’s quite possible the car is going to be called the 911 RS GT3 4.2.

911

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 10:08

911

Porsche is readying a loud, brutal super-powerful variant of its current 911 and will give the car the facelift looks the tamer versions received earlier on. This appears to be a 911 GT3 RS with performance upgrades over the RS’ standard 500hp, and an even bigger capacity of probably 4.2L. From the sold-out GT3 RS, the new model borrows the huge rear wing while the rear diffusor has been taken from the newly introduced 911 R. The new model also features a unique exhaust system, and with so much downforce at the rear axle it should stick to the road like glue. It’s quite possible the car is going to be called the 911 RS GT3 4.2.

911

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 10:08

911

Porsche is readying a loud, brutal super-powerful variant of its current 911 and will give the car the facelift looks the tamer versions received earlier on. This appears to be a 911 GT3 RS with performance upgrades over the RS’ standard 500hp, and an even bigger capacity of probably 4.2L. From the sold-out GT3 RS, the new model borrows the huge rear wing while the rear diffusor has been taken from the newly introduced 911 R. The new model also features a unique exhaust system, and with so much downforce at the rear axle it should stick to the road like glue. It’s quite possible the car is going to be called the 911 RS GT3 4.2.

911

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 09:42

By SEMA Editors

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Team Comp Cams from Burton Center for Arts and Technology of Salem, Virginia, scored a first-place finish with a time of 19:38 at the UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier.

After 18 teams battled at the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier in Exton, Pennsylvania, last weekend, four schools advanced to the Dual National Championships held later this year at the SEMA Show and PRI Show. The playoff team count now stands at 35.

Team Comp Cams from Burton Center for Arts and Technology of Salem, Virginia, scored a first-place finish with a time of 19:38 at the UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier. With four returning team members and two students with just weeks under their belt, they knew this challenge was cut out for them. Coach Chris Overfelt is no stranger to success with Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, as he has consistently led National Championship teams to victory.

Also heading to the Dual National Championships are Team Speed Pro from Franklin County Career & Technology Center of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, who qualified with a low time of 23:57; Team Flowmaster from Burton Center for Arts and Technology (26:05); and Team Derale Performance from CD Hylton High School of Woodridge, Virginia (30:37).

Stay tuned for more information on the next qualifying event at the Edelbrock Car Show, May 14, in Torrance, California. For more information, visit HotRoddersofTomorrow.com or connect with them on Facebook.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge 2016 Schedule:

  • Edelbrock Car Show: Torrance, California, May 14, 2016
  • Lane Automotive Car Show: Watervliet, Michigan, May 28, 2016
  • UTI Northern CA Qualifier: Sacramento, California, June 4, 2016
  • 11th Annual NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing: Joliet, Illinois, July 30–31, 2016
  • SEMA Show: Las Vegas, November 1–4, 2016 (Dual National Championship)
  • Performance Racing Industry Trade Show: Indianapolis, December 8–10, 2016 (Dual National Championship)
Thu, 04/28/2016 - 09:42

By SEMA Editors

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Team Comp Cams from Burton Center for Arts and Technology of Salem, Virginia, scored a first-place finish with a time of 19:38 at the UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier.

After 18 teams battled at the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier in Exton, Pennsylvania, last weekend, four schools advanced to the Dual National Championships held later this year at the SEMA Show and PRI Show. The playoff team count now stands at 35.

Team Comp Cams from Burton Center for Arts and Technology of Salem, Virginia, scored a first-place finish with a time of 19:38 at the UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier. With four returning team members and two students with just weeks under their belt, they knew this challenge was cut out for them. Coach Chris Overfelt is no stranger to success with Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, as he has consistently led National Championship teams to victory.

Also heading to the Dual National Championships are Team Speed Pro from Franklin County Career & Technology Center of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, who qualified with a low time of 23:57; Team Flowmaster from Burton Center for Arts and Technology (26:05); and Team Derale Performance from CD Hylton High School of Woodridge, Virginia (30:37).

Stay tuned for more information on the next qualifying event at the Edelbrock Car Show, May 14, in Torrance, California. For more information, visit HotRoddersofTomorrow.com or connect with them on Facebook.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge 2016 Schedule:

  • Edelbrock Car Show: Torrance, California, May 14, 2016
  • Lane Automotive Car Show: Watervliet, Michigan, May 28, 2016
  • UTI Northern CA Qualifier: Sacramento, California, June 4, 2016
  • 11th Annual NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing: Joliet, Illinois, July 30–31, 2016
  • SEMA Show: Las Vegas, November 1–4, 2016 (Dual National Championship)
  • Performance Racing Industry Trade Show: Indianapolis, December 8–10, 2016 (Dual National Championship)
Thu, 04/28/2016 - 09:42

By SEMA Editors

hrot
Team Comp Cams from Burton Center for Arts and Technology of Salem, Virginia, scored a first-place finish with a time of 19:38 at the UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier.

After 18 teams battled at the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier in Exton, Pennsylvania, last weekend, four schools advanced to the Dual National Championships held later this year at the SEMA Show and PRI Show. The playoff team count now stands at 35.

Team Comp Cams from Burton Center for Arts and Technology of Salem, Virginia, scored a first-place finish with a time of 19:38 at the UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier. With four returning team members and two students with just weeks under their belt, they knew this challenge was cut out for them. Coach Chris Overfelt is no stranger to success with Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, as he has consistently led National Championship teams to victory.

Also heading to the Dual National Championships are Team Speed Pro from Franklin County Career & Technology Center of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, who qualified with a low time of 23:57; Team Flowmaster from Burton Center for Arts and Technology (26:05); and Team Derale Performance from CD Hylton High School of Woodridge, Virginia (30:37).

Stay tuned for more information on the next qualifying event at the Edelbrock Car Show, May 14, in Torrance, California. For more information, visit HotRoddersofTomorrow.com or connect with them on Facebook.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge 2016 Schedule:

  • Edelbrock Car Show: Torrance, California, May 14, 2016
  • Lane Automotive Car Show: Watervliet, Michigan, May 28, 2016
  • UTI Northern CA Qualifier: Sacramento, California, June 4, 2016
  • 11th Annual NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing: Joliet, Illinois, July 30–31, 2016
  • SEMA Show: Las Vegas, November 1–4, 2016 (Dual National Championship)
  • Performance Racing Industry Trade Show: Indianapolis, December 8–10, 2016 (Dual National Championship)
Thu, 04/28/2016 - 08:26

Compiled by SEMA Editors

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Steve Field

Steve Field Promoted to Senior Grote Technical Specialist

Grote Technical Specialist Steve Field has been promoted to the company’s first-ever senior technical specialist position, adding a number of training and managerial responsibilities to his already existing role. Field has served the Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio areas in the Eastern region since beginning his career with Grote in May 2002. In his new position, Field will help manage national account opportunities, coordinate training initiatives, test new technology and programs for the sales field and also serve as a knowledge resource for his territory. Field has been awarded a number of accolades by Grote during his nearly 14 years of service to the company, including Director’s Club membership at the 2011 International Sales Meeting, multiple Regional MVP awards, the Aftermarket Top Gun Award in 2014 and the Elite Grote Knowledge classification, which requires an average score of 98% or better on all Grote testing.

Luken Signs Multi-Network Affiliation Deal With KSAO in Sacramento; Adds “Best of the World of Collector Cars” to “Rev’n” Lineup

Luken Communications has announced a multi-network affiliation agreement with KSAO in Sacramento, California, serving the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto market (DMA 20). KSAO, owned and operated by Cocola Broadcasting Companies, launched “Rev’n” and Retro TV April 21, 2016. Viewers in the area can now find “Rev’n” and Retro TV over-the-air on channels 49.3 and 49.4, respectively.

Additionally, Luken Communications and Rev’n have welcomed “Best of the World of Collector Cars” as the latest addition to the Rev’n programming lineup. The series, produced and hosted by Dale Morris, can now be found on “Rev’n” every weekday at both 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (EDT). This series offers the most popular content from its predecessor, “The World of Collector Cars,” presenting a close-up look at hundreds of the world’s most interesting automobiles. Each episode features multiple cars as Morris visits museums, automotive auctions, classic car clubs and vintage car races, and interviews with collector car enthusiasts of all types.

Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels Partners with Performance Business Media

Performance Business Media—a full-service advertising agency specializing in motorsports—recently announced a new marketing partnership with Mickey Thompson Tire and Wheels. The agency will write and facilitate monthly e-newsletters for both Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels and their Dick Cepek brand of adventure tires and wheels. The partnership is part of Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels’ continued effort to bring performance and off-road industry news, events and content to their customers and fans.

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American Force Wheels just moved into its new 60,000-sq.-ft. building in Miami.

American Force Wheels Moves Into New Facility

American Force Wheels just moved into its new 60,000-sq.-ft. building in Miami. “The move has been a long time coming,” according to American Force Wheels President Ray Shadravan. “We have been searching for a place to call home, to effectively house all components of our operation under one roof, including manufacturing, polishing, customer service, marketing and administration for a couple years. The move will allow us to implement new programs that will benefit customers by shortening lead times. Plus, it will also allow us to build on our green initiatives, which include significant waste reduction and recycling efforts.”

Kooks Headers and Exhaust Partners With Performance Business Media

Performance Business Media (PBM) has announced a new marketing partnership with exhaust manufacturer Kooks Headers and Exhaust of Statesville, North Carolina. PBM has been awarded the contract to create and distribute Kooks product and press releases through the end of 2016. The partnership was announced as Kooks Headers and Exhaust continues to expand its product line. Recent additions include the ’16 Shelby GT350 and ’16 Chevrolet Camaro exhaust kits.

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William “Michael” Betts IV

Mike Betts Installed as President of the Spring Manufacturers Institute

William “Michael” Betts IV, chairman and CEO of Betts Co., was installed as the new president of the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI) during the association’s 2016 annual meeting in Dana Point, California. Betts will serve a two-year term for the trade association that represents the North American spring manufacturing industry. During his term as president, Betts said he would like to build upon the success of the inaugural SMI Metal Engineering eXpo held last year in Charlotte. The second eXpo will be held October 3–5, 2017, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut, and will include the popular technical symposia. Betts served as president of Betts Company from 1995–2015, having previously held numerous positions in sales, marketing, innovation and leadership with the company for a combined total of more than 38 years. In his role as chairman and CEO, he continues to provide guidance and support to Betts Co.’s leadership team.

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

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 08:14

By SEMA Editors

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

The SEMA Board of Directors is a group of individuals who volunteer their time to provide leadership and guidance for the association. The members of the board provide a critical leadership role by serving the industry and all of the businesses within it.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

  • Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
  • Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
  • Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
  • Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

  • Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
  • Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

SEMA’s Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman and secretary/treasurer. While the number of seats on the Board are limited, the election provides all SEMA-member companies with the opportunity to influence the specialty-equipment industry’s future.

Voting will take place online May 11–24, 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 between May 9–10.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.