Thu, 03/10/2016 - 11:16

By Jason Catullo

Hundreds of companies have already committed to the 2016 SEMA Show and are eligible to participate in the Priority Booth Space Selection.

Take advantage of this annual industry opportunity by reserving your spot for the 2016 SEMA Show, slated to be held Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. The Show gathers more than 70,000 qualified buyers and nearly 3,500 qualified media at the Las Vegas Convention Center to see the latest vehicle creations and product innovations from the top companies in the specialty-equipment market.   

Participating in the Priority Booth Space Selection process gives exhibiting companies the opportunity to select their best possible space for the SEMA Show. Priority Booth Space Selection is a three-week process that begins May 2, 2016. In order to be included, you must submit your application prior to the April 1 deadline.

To secure your booth space now for the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.  

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 11:09

By SEMA Editors

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Frank Currie

Frank Currie passed away of natural causes on the evening of March 2, 2016, in Yorba Linda, California, with his family at his side.

Currie was born in Anaheim, California, in 1929, and was one of five children. He was heavily involved in the early years of hot rodding, building Model As and Ts with overhead converted engines. He competed at the original Santa Ana Drags and lakes racing at Muroc and El Mirage.

Following Currie's Airforce service as an aircraft mechanic during the Korean War era, he went to work at Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing in Anaheim, where he met his wife Evelyn. They were married in early 1955 and immediately started a family. Currie eventually became the foreman of the Taylor-Dunn shop where he realized an ever-growing need for rear differentials to be adapted to the chicken-feeder machines manufactured at Taylor-Dunn. In the early days, it was Ford banjo rearends, then early Plymouth drop-out rear ends and finally the 9-in. Ford. Currie became a large supplier of the core rear ends to Taylor-Dunn. He bought property in east Anaheim in 1956, and in 1959, Currie and his wife founded Currie Enterprises and moved full-time to their own business of supplying rear-end cores.

In 1985 Currie Enterprises moved to a larger facility, and Currie’s sons took over the reins of the company as he retired to build hot rods and Jeeps.

Currie competed in The Great American Race 20 times, winning the overall once and countless segments. He also dabbled in the LaCarrera PanAmerica three years in a row with his ’65 Shelby Mustang. He remains the only person in history to have driven a car to Bonneville, run over 200 mph and driven the car home. This car, his AA/SR #258, was named 1998 Hot Rod of the Year. He was a ’32 Ford aficionado, and at the time of his passing, he had two ’32 roadsters, a ’32 three-window coupe and a ’32 Tudor sedan.

Jeeping and off-roading were also a family passion. From early Broncos and Willys station wagons, all the way up to his last Jeep—an LS-powered TJ, Currie was an experienced off-roader. He co-drove with his son John in the first BFG Rock Crawling Championship in 1998, where they took a second-place finish. Currie was a member of the California Roadsters car club and had been a member of the Regroupers Jeep Club.

Currie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn, his four sons, Charles, John, Raymond and Andy, and a large extended family.

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016, from 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Astor Classics Event Center. 1563 E. Babbit Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806

The family asks that any correspondence or sentiments be sent to Currie Enterprises, 382 N. Smith Ave., Corona, CA 92880

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:25

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

This week the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate introduced legislation that would protect modified racecars from overreaching EPA regulations and preserve our nation’s racing industry and pastime. Referred to as The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act), both bills seek to ensure that converting street vehicles to racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act.

SEMA urges readers to write to their members of congress to ask them to support the RPM Act. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) website makes it easy to identify your elected officials and send them letters supporting the RPM Act. Visit www.sema.org/rpmletter today! 

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:25

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

This week the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate introduced legislation that would protect modified racecars from overreaching EPA regulations and preserve our nation’s racing industry and pastime. Referred to as The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act), both bills seek to ensure that converting street vehicles to racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act.

SEMA urges readers to write to their members of congress to ask them to support the RPM Act. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) website makes it easy to identify your elected officials and send them letters supporting the RPM Act. Visit www.sema.org/rpmletter today! 

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:25

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

This week the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate introduced legislation that would protect modified racecars from overreaching EPA regulations and preserve our nation’s racing industry and pastime. Referred to as The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act), both bills seek to ensure that converting street vehicles to racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act.

SEMA urges readers to write to their members of congress to ask them to support the RPM Act. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) website makes it easy to identify your elected officials and send them letters supporting the RPM Act. Visit www.sema.org/rpmletter today! 

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:25

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

This week the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate introduced legislation that would protect modified racecars from overreaching EPA regulations and preserve our nation’s racing industry and pastime. Referred to as The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act), both bills seek to ensure that converting street vehicles to racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act.

SEMA urges readers to write to their members of congress to ask them to support the RPM Act. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) website makes it easy to identify your elected officials and send them letters supporting the RPM Act. Visit www.sema.org/rpmletter today! 

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:23

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, e-mail your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the e-mail.

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:21

By Della Domingo

Thousands have already rallied to tell the White House to protect racecars. Now it’s time to tell Congress to pass the newly introduced RPM Act and make it clear that it has always been legal to modify a street vehicle into a racecar used exclusively at the track.

The effort to protect racecars from overreaching EPA regulations continues to build momentum. The White House heard your voice, now it’s time for you to tell Congress to take action.

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate recently introduced the The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act), which would ensure that converting street vehicles to racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act.

Take action now! Fill out the form below to tell your House member and your two Senators to support the RPM Act!

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:21

By Della Domingo

Thousands have already rallied to tell the White House to protect racecars. Now it’s time to tell Congress to pass the newly introduced RPM Act and make it clear that it has always been legal to modify a street vehicle into a racecar used exclusively at the track.

The effort to protect racecars from overreaching EPA regulations continues to build momentum. The White House heard your voice, now it’s time for you to tell Congress to take action.

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate recently introduced the The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act), which would ensure that converting street vehicles to racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act.

Take action now! Fill out the form below to tell your House member and your two Senators to support the RPM Act!

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:21

By Della Domingo

Thousands have already rallied to tell the White House to protect racecars. Now it’s time to tell Congress to pass the newly introduced RPM Act and make it clear that it has always been legal to modify a street vehicle into a racecar used exclusively at the track.

The effort to protect racecars from overreaching EPA regulations continues to build momentum. The White House heard your voice, now it’s time for you to tell Congress to take action.

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate recently introduced the The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act), which would ensure that converting street vehicles to racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act.

Take action now! Fill out the form below to tell your House member and your two Senators to support the RPM Act!