SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting announces the top 10 finalists for the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7.

By SEMA Editors

More than 125 vehicle builders and car customizers entered the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7. The builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

Judges—editors of leading automotive magazines—Sam Du from Super Street, David Freiburger from Hot Rod, and Fred Williams from Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off Road—have selected the Top 10 builders:

• Dale Dondel, ’14 Ford Raptor Pre-Runner
• Kyle Tucker, ’69 Camaro
• Larry McCrae, Jeep JK
• Ringbrothers, ’66 Chevy Chevelle
• Troy Ladd, ’32 Ford Roadster
• Jeff Kinsey, ’32 Ford 4-Door Sedan
• Steve Strope, ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane
• Gordon Aram, ’78 Ford Mustang II
• Bobby Alloway, ’37 Chevy Coupe
• Rick Dore, ’48 Jaguar

These 10 finalists will now judge one another and vote to determine who will be named the ultimate winner in the 2014 SEMA Battle of the Builders. The competition is the foundation for a nationwide television special that will be filmed at the inaugural SEMA Ignited, an event taking place after the trade-only SEMA Show closes, on Friday, November 7, from 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Hundreds of vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center after the SEMA Show and make their way to The LINQ near the strip in Las Vegas, where SEMA Ignited will be taking place. They will join exhibitors, products and celebrities from the SEMA Show at The LINQ, along with food trucks, music and entertainment.

	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting announces the top 10 finalists for the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7.

By SEMA Editors

More than 125 vehicle builders and car customizers entered the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7. The builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

Judges—editors of leading automotive magazines—Sam Du from Super Street, David Freiburger from Hot Rod, and Fred Williams from Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off Road—have selected the Top 10 builders:

• Dale Dondel, ’14 Ford Raptor Pre-Runner
• Kyle Tucker, ’69 Camaro
• Larry McCrae, Jeep JK
• Ringbrothers, ’66 Chevy Chevelle
• Troy Ladd, ’32 Ford Roadster
• Jeff Kinsey, ’32 Ford 4-Door Sedan
• Steve Strope, ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane
• Gordon Aram, ’78 Ford Mustang II
• Bobby Alloway, ’37 Chevy Coupe
• Rick Dore, ’48 Jaguar

These 10 finalists will now judge one another and vote to determine who will be named the ultimate winner in the 2014 SEMA Battle of the Builders. The competition is the foundation for a nationwide television special that will be filmed at the inaugural SEMA Ignited, an event taking place after the trade-only SEMA Show closes, on Friday, November 7, from 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Hundreds of vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center after the SEMA Show and make their way to The LINQ near the strip in Las Vegas, where SEMA Ignited will be taking place. They will join exhibitors, products and celebrities from the SEMA Show at The LINQ, along with food trucks, music and entertainment.

	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting announces the top 10 finalists for the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7.

By SEMA Editors

More than 125 vehicle builders and car customizers entered the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7. The builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

Judges—editors of leading automotive magazines—Sam Du from Super Street, David Freiburger from Hot Rod, and Fred Williams from Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off Road—have selected the Top 10 builders:

• Dale Dondel, ’14 Ford Raptor Pre-Runner
• Kyle Tucker, ’69 Camaro
• Larry McCrae, Jeep JK
• Ringbrothers, ’66 Chevy Chevelle
• Troy Ladd, ’32 Ford Roadster
• Jeff Kinsey, ’32 Ford 4-Door Sedan
• Steve Strope, ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane
• Gordon Aram, ’78 Ford Mustang II
• Bobby Alloway, ’37 Chevy Coupe
• Rick Dore, ’48 Jaguar

These 10 finalists will now judge one another and vote to determine who will be named the ultimate winner in the 2014 SEMA Battle of the Builders. The competition is the foundation for a nationwide television special that will be filmed at the inaugural SEMA Ignited, an event taking place after the trade-only SEMA Show closes, on Friday, November 7, from 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Hundreds of vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center after the SEMA Show and make their way to The LINQ near the strip in Las Vegas, where SEMA Ignited will be taking place. They will join exhibitors, products and celebrities from the SEMA Show at The LINQ, along with food trucks, music and entertainment.

	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting announces the top 10 finalists for the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7.

By SEMA Editors

More than 125 vehicle builders and car customizers entered the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7. The builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

Judges—editors of leading automotive magazines—Sam Du from Super Street, David Freiburger from Hot Rod, and Fred Williams from Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off Road—have selected the Top 10 builders:

• Dale Dondel, ’14 Ford Raptor Pre-Runner
• Kyle Tucker, ’69 Camaro
• Larry McCrae, Jeep JK
• Ringbrothers, ’66 Chevy Chevelle
• Troy Ladd, ’32 Ford Roadster
• Jeff Kinsey, ’32 Ford 4-Door Sedan
• Steve Strope, ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane
• Gordon Aram, ’78 Ford Mustang II
• Bobby Alloway, ’37 Chevy Coupe
• Rick Dore, ’48 Jaguar

These 10 finalists will now judge one another and vote to determine who will be named the ultimate winner in the 2014 SEMA Battle of the Builders. The competition is the foundation for a nationwide television special that will be filmed at the inaugural SEMA Ignited, an event taking place after the trade-only SEMA Show closes, on Friday, November 7, from 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Hundreds of vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center after the SEMA Show and make their way to The LINQ near the strip in Las Vegas, where SEMA Ignited will be taking place. They will join exhibitors, products and celebrities from the SEMA Show at The LINQ, along with food trucks, music and entertainment.

	In the BASF booth, the Chip Foose-restyled ’61 Ford Starliner and the West Coast Customs-restyled ’15 Toyota Sienna were unveiled.

By SEMA PR

Here are some brief news and updates from several 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors.

BASF, Booth #21455
In the BASF booth, the Chip Foose-restyled ’61 Ford Starliner and the West Coast Customs-restyled ’15 Toyota Sienna were unveiled. The Starliner features a Metallic Grey paint from BASF’s Glasurit 90-Line and the Sienna is painted in a custom Fiji Blue from BASF’s R-M line. Throughout the Show, experts from BASF will be on hand to discuss the latest in car color technology. Visit BASF in Booth #21455.

Remington Industries, Booth #8173
Remington Industries introduces the new Michelin EdgeLiner custom floor mat and liner program for sedans, trucks and SUVs. This program offers the best coverage and maximum protection for consumers of custom floor mats. Located at Booth #8173, Michele EdgeLiner mats are highly flexible, water-resistant and precisely measured to ensure the best possible fit for each vehicle.

Classic Performance Products, Booth #23179
Classic Performance Products, a leading manufacturer and distributor of top-quality steering, brake and suspension components, announced its new adjustable combination brake valve. Classic Performance Products is committed to the research and development of the latest, most cutting-edge, technologically
advanced products. Make sure you check them out in Central Hall at Booth #23179.

SCT Performance and Bully Dog, Booths #21333, #37028 and #61140
SCT Performance and Bully Dog introduce their new parent company Derive Systems, which was created from the merger of the two earlier this year. Derive Systems has built a software platform with the best of the collective calibration technology. SCT Performance and Bully Dog are showcasing products and demoing the software at booths #21333, 37028 and 61140.

XPEL, Booth #12229
XPEL Technologies Corp. designs, manufactures and distributes high-performance automotive paint and headlamp protection-film technologies. On display in the North Hall will be NBA superstar Tim Duncan’s ’14 Nissan GT-R with a matte-finish, self-healing XPEL Stealth Paint Protection film. You can check out this custom-crafted vehicle at Booth #12229.

Flex-a-lite, Booth #22513
Flex-a-lite introduces the Cooler Guard POP Display at its Booth #22513 located in Central Hall. As a long-time manufacturer of performance cooling products, the display is made from acrylic plastic and comes with a working Flex-a-lite oil cooler featuring a unique aluminum cooler guard. You can check out the new display at Booth #22513.

Toyo Tires, Booth # 40041 and #63103
The Toyo Tires Treadpass Exhibit connects attendees to the South and Central Halls. Some of the exciting features include a unique Recharge Lounge for attendees to recharge their bodies and devices, an oxygen bar, massage therapists and nearly 30 custom vehicles on display. Make sure to visit this unique exhibit.

	In the BASF booth, the Chip Foose-restyled ’61 Ford Starliner and the West Coast Customs-restyled ’15 Toyota Sienna were unveiled.

By SEMA PR

Here are some brief news and updates from several 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors.

BASF, Booth #21455
In the BASF booth, the Chip Foose-restyled ’61 Ford Starliner and the West Coast Customs-restyled ’15 Toyota Sienna were unveiled. The Starliner features a Metallic Grey paint from BASF’s Glasurit 90-Line and the Sienna is painted in a custom Fiji Blue from BASF’s R-M line. Throughout the Show, experts from BASF will be on hand to discuss the latest in car color technology. Visit BASF in Booth #21455.

Remington Industries, Booth #8173
Remington Industries introduces the new Michelin EdgeLiner custom floor mat and liner program for sedans, trucks and SUVs. This program offers the best coverage and maximum protection for consumers of custom floor mats. Located at Booth #8173, Michele EdgeLiner mats are highly flexible, water-resistant and precisely measured to ensure the best possible fit for each vehicle.

Classic Performance Products, Booth #23179
Classic Performance Products, a leading manufacturer and distributor of top-quality steering, brake and suspension components, announced its new adjustable combination brake valve. Classic Performance Products is committed to the research and development of the latest, most cutting-edge, technologically
advanced products. Make sure you check them out in Central Hall at Booth #23179.

SCT Performance and Bully Dog, Booths #21333, #37028 and #61140
SCT Performance and Bully Dog introduce their new parent company Derive Systems, which was created from the merger of the two earlier this year. Derive Systems has built a software platform with the best of the collective calibration technology. SCT Performance and Bully Dog are showcasing products and demoing the software at booths #21333, 37028 and 61140.

XPEL, Booth #12229
XPEL Technologies Corp. designs, manufactures and distributes high-performance automotive paint and headlamp protection-film technologies. On display in the North Hall will be NBA superstar Tim Duncan’s ’14 Nissan GT-R with a matte-finish, self-healing XPEL Stealth Paint Protection film. You can check out this custom-crafted vehicle at Booth #12229.

Flex-a-lite, Booth #22513
Flex-a-lite introduces the Cooler Guard POP Display at its Booth #22513 located in Central Hall. As a long-time manufacturer of performance cooling products, the display is made from acrylic plastic and comes with a working Flex-a-lite oil cooler featuring a unique aluminum cooler guard. You can check out the new display at Booth #22513.

Toyo Tires, Booth # 40041 and #63103
The Toyo Tires Treadpass Exhibit connects attendees to the South and Central Halls. Some of the exciting features include a unique Recharge Lounge for attendees to recharge their bodies and devices, an oxygen bar, massage therapists and nearly 30 custom vehicles on display. Make sure to visit this unique exhibit.

	Under the Camry XSE skin is a full-race, 9.80-second performance machine.

By SEMA Editors

At a press conference Tuesday morning, Toyota revealed an apparently street-legal car that looked like an ordinary ’15 Camry XSE sedan. Only blacked-out windows and suspiciously large rear tires suggested this was anything other than a stock passenger car. But in fact, this Camry is the ultimate “sleeper.”

The team at Motorsports Technical Center extracted the complete outer shell of the all-new ’15 Camry and mated it to a full tube-frame chassis. A Tundra was tapped for its 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 engine, transmission, rear axle and electronics. The engine is equipped with a TRD supercharger and runs a wet nitrous system to generate an estimated 900+hp. Directing the power to the asphalt are DOT 335/30/18 drag-racing tires designed to help propel the Sleeper Camry to an estimated 9.80-second quarter-mile time.

	Under the Camry XSE skin is a full-race, 9.80-second performance machine.

By SEMA Editors

At a press conference Tuesday morning, Toyota revealed an apparently street-legal car that looked like an ordinary ’15 Camry XSE sedan. Only blacked-out windows and suspiciously large rear tires suggested this was anything other than a stock passenger car. But in fact, this Camry is the ultimate “sleeper.”

The team at Motorsports Technical Center extracted the complete outer shell of the all-new ’15 Camry and mated it to a full tube-frame chassis. A Tundra was tapped for its 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 engine, transmission, rear axle and electronics. The engine is equipped with a TRD supercharger and runs a wet nitrous system to generate an estimated 900+hp. Directing the power to the asphalt are DOT 335/30/18 drag-racing tires designed to help propel the Sleeper Camry to an estimated 9.80-second quarter-mile time.

	The 2014 SEMA Show kicked off with the New Products Breakfast, where exhibitors, attendees and media gathered to hear the announcement of the 2014 New Product Awards winners.

By SEMA Editors

The 2014 SEMA Show kicked off Tuesday, November 4, with the annual New Products Breakfast, where exhibitors, attendees and media gathered for breakfast and to hear the announcement of the 2014 New Product Awards winners. The awards spotlight and honor the market’s newest releases that represent the top tier of more than 2,000 products entered in the Show’s New Products Showcase.

Sixteen award categories recognize the best and most innovative products in the market, and each category features one winner and two runners-up.

Collision Repair & Refinish Product    

Winner - Malco Products Inc. -  Quarter Panel Hemming Air TurboXTool
Runner Up - 6 Hands - 6-Hands Universal Body Panel Holder
Runner Up - Luma III Inc. - Aurora

Engineered New Product

Winner - Holley Performance Products - Holley EFI Digital Dash
Runner Up - Aeromotive Inc. - X1 Fuel Pressure Regulator
Runner Up - Silverback Carbs - Silverback Carb

Exterior Accessory Product

Winner - Lund International: AVS, LUND, AMP RESEARCH, BELMOR - AMP RESEARCH PowerStep XL
Runner Up - Rigid Industries LED Lighting - Rigid Industries Capture
Runner Up - Westin Automotive Products Inc. - Overhead LED Light Hoop

Interior Accessory Product

Winner - Switch-Pros - SP8100 Switch Panel System
Runner Up - Rightline Gear - Roll Bar Storage Bag
Runner Up - US Speedo - Stainless Steel Gauge Face

Merchandising Display

Winner - Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels - Metal Series Jeep Bumper Display
Runner Up - Husky Liners - The "Rider" POP Display
Runner Up - N-Fab Inc. - N-FAB Step System Display

Mobile Electronics Product

Winner - App-Tronics LLC - SmartNav 5
Runner Up - Custom Autosound Manufacturing - Slidebar Radio by Custom Autosound
Runner Up - Palmer Performance Engineering - DashLogic Display Controller

Off-Road/4-Wheel-Drive Product

Winner - Bubba Rope - Gator-Jaw soft shackle
Runner Up - Factor 55 - ProLink Bridle
Runner Up - Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge Exo Top Soft Top & Cargo Rack System

Packaging Design

Winner - Husky Liners - X-act Contour Floor Liners Packaging
Runner Up - Aero Products - 6-Pack Traveler
Runner Up - Painless Performance Products - PowerBraid

Performance-Racing Product

Winner - Silverback Carbs - Silverback Carb
Runner Up - 3pConnect - Turbosmart Position Sensor Wastegate Caps
Runner Up - COMP Performance Group - FAST Bump Stager

Performance-Street Product

Winner - Aeromotive Inc. - Phantom Flex Stealth Fuel System
Runner Up - Hotchkis Sport Suspension - Hotchkis Performance Front Upper Control Arms (’64.5–’66 and ’67–’70 Ford Mustangs)
Runner Up - RideTech - C2-C3 Corvette Suspension System

Powersports Product

Winner - Dakota Digital - MCL-3014 Digital Plug-In Instrumentation for ’14-up Harley Touring Models
Runner Up - Kicker - PSM3 Mini-Enclosed Speaker System
Runner Up - Lazer Star Lights - Motorcross Headlight Kit

Street Rod/Custom Car Product

Winner - Ron Francis Wiring - Blackbox Relay System
Runner Up - NotcHead - NotcHead Line Clamps
Runner Up - Vintage Air Inc. - E-Z Clip Refrigerant Hose Kit Clip

Tire and Related Product

Winner - Continental Tire - Continental TrueContact
Runner Up - Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. - Discoverer SRX
Runner Up - Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. - EXO Grappler AWT

Tools and Equipment Product

Winner - Tire Profiles-TreadSpec - Groove Glove, Mobile Tire Laser Diagnostics
Runner Up - Celette - Naja Evolution 3D Measuring System
Runner Up - Luma III Inc. - Aurora

Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product

Winner - DECKED - DECKED Pickup Truck Bed Organizer and Storage System
Runner Up - AnzoUSA - L.E.D 5-Function Corner Step OE Replacement
Runner Up - Rampage Products - Portable WIFI Back-Up Camera/Multi-Function Monitor

Wheel and Related Product

Winner - Deluxe Wheel Co. - Wide Whitewall Tire Rim
Runner Up - Topline Products - Verde Custom Wheels - V25 - Quantum
Runner Up - Vorsteiner - Vorsteiner Flow Forged V-FF 103

	The 2014 SEMA Show kicked off with the New Products Breakfast, where exhibitors, attendees and media gathered to hear the announcement of the 2014 New Product Awards winners.

By SEMA Editors

The 2014 SEMA Show kicked off Tuesday, November 4, with the annual New Products Breakfast, where exhibitors, attendees and media gathered for breakfast and to hear the announcement of the 2014 New Product Awards winners. The awards spotlight and honor the market’s newest releases that represent the top tier of more than 2,000 products entered in the Show’s New Products Showcase.

Sixteen award categories recognize the best and most innovative products in the market, and each category features one winner and two runners-up.

Collision Repair & Refinish Product    

Winner - Malco Products Inc. -  Quarter Panel Hemming Air TurboXTool
Runner Up - 6 Hands - 6-Hands Universal Body Panel Holder
Runner Up - Luma III Inc. - Aurora

Engineered New Product

Winner - Holley Performance Products - Holley EFI Digital Dash
Runner Up - Aeromotive Inc. - X1 Fuel Pressure Regulator
Runner Up - Silverback Carbs - Silverback Carb

Exterior Accessory Product

Winner - Lund International: AVS, LUND, AMP RESEARCH, BELMOR - AMP RESEARCH PowerStep XL
Runner Up - Rigid Industries LED Lighting - Rigid Industries Capture
Runner Up - Westin Automotive Products Inc. - Overhead LED Light Hoop

Interior Accessory Product

Winner - Switch-Pros - SP8100 Switch Panel System
Runner Up - Rightline Gear - Roll Bar Storage Bag
Runner Up - US Speedo - Stainless Steel Gauge Face

Merchandising Display

Winner - Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels - Metal Series Jeep Bumper Display
Runner Up - Husky Liners - The "Rider" POP Display
Runner Up - N-Fab Inc. - N-FAB Step System Display

Mobile Electronics Product

Winner - App-Tronics LLC - SmartNav 5
Runner Up - Custom Autosound Manufacturing - Slidebar Radio by Custom Autosound
Runner Up - Palmer Performance Engineering - DashLogic Display Controller

Off-Road/4-Wheel-Drive Product

Winner - Bubba Rope - Gator-Jaw soft shackle
Runner Up - Factor 55 - ProLink Bridle
Runner Up - Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge Exo Top Soft Top & Cargo Rack System

Packaging Design

Winner - Husky Liners - X-act Contour Floor Liners Packaging
Runner Up - Aero Products - 6-Pack Traveler
Runner Up - Painless Performance Products - PowerBraid

Performance-Racing Product

Winner - Silverback Carbs - Silverback Carb
Runner Up - 3pConnect - Turbosmart Position Sensor Wastegate Caps
Runner Up - COMP Performance Group - FAST Bump Stager

Performance-Street Product

Winner - Aeromotive Inc. - Phantom Flex Stealth Fuel System
Runner Up - Hotchkis Sport Suspension - Hotchkis Performance Front Upper Control Arms (’64.5–’66 and ’67–’70 Ford Mustangs)
Runner Up - RideTech - C2-C3 Corvette Suspension System

Powersports Product

Winner - Dakota Digital - MCL-3014 Digital Plug-In Instrumentation for ’14-up Harley Touring Models
Runner Up - Kicker - PSM3 Mini-Enclosed Speaker System
Runner Up - Lazer Star Lights - Motorcross Headlight Kit

Street Rod/Custom Car Product

Winner - Ron Francis Wiring - Blackbox Relay System
Runner Up - NotcHead - NotcHead Line Clamps
Runner Up - Vintage Air Inc. - E-Z Clip Refrigerant Hose Kit Clip

Tire and Related Product

Winner - Continental Tire - Continental TrueContact
Runner Up - Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. - Discoverer SRX
Runner Up - Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. - EXO Grappler AWT

Tools and Equipment Product

Winner - Tire Profiles-TreadSpec - Groove Glove, Mobile Tire Laser Diagnostics
Runner Up - Celette - Naja Evolution 3D Measuring System
Runner Up - Luma III Inc. - Aurora

Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product

Winner - DECKED - DECKED Pickup Truck Bed Organizer and Storage System
Runner Up - AnzoUSA - L.E.D 5-Function Corner Step OE Replacement
Runner Up - Rampage Products - Portable WIFI Back-Up Camera/Multi-Function Monitor

Wheel and Related Product

Winner - Deluxe Wheel Co. - Wide Whitewall Tire Rim
Runner Up - Topline Products - Verde Custom Wheels - V25 - Quantum
Runner Up - Vorsteiner - Vorsteiner Flow Forged V-FF 103