By SEMA Editors

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 off-road truck was revealed yesterday in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The vehicle pays tribute to the off-roaders, truck enthusiasts and aftermarket companies that have used and trusted WD-40 products over the last 60 years. The WD-40/SEMA Cares enhanced ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat will be raffled off to one lucky winner in the spring of 2014. Raffle tickets cost just $50, so owning a Foose-inspired truck is now more accessible than ever to all automotive enthusiasts.

This is the sixth vehicle WD-40 Co. and SEMA Cares have teamed up to build, and the fourth vehicle Chip Foose has designed with them. To date, WD-40/SEMA Cares vehicles have raised more than $575,000 for SEMA Cares charities.

For more information on the truck build, visit WD40.com/Foose.

By SEMA Editors

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 off-road truck was revealed yesterday in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The vehicle pays tribute to the off-roaders, truck enthusiasts and aftermarket companies that have used and trusted WD-40 products over the last 60 years. The WD-40/SEMA Cares enhanced ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat will be raffled off to one lucky winner in the spring of 2014. Raffle tickets cost just $50, so owning a Foose-inspired truck is now more accessible than ever to all automotive enthusiasts.

This is the sixth vehicle WD-40 Co. and SEMA Cares have teamed up to build, and the fourth vehicle Chip Foose has designed with them. To date, WD-40/SEMA Cares vehicles have raised more than $575,000 for SEMA Cares charities.

For more information on the truck build, visit WD40.com/Foose.

The SEMA Award recognizes the hottest trending vehicle models as top platforms for specialty equipment and accessories. The 2013 winners are the Ford Mustang (Hottest Car), Scion FR-S (Hottest Sport Compact), Ford F-Series (Hottest Truck) and Jeep Wrangler (Hottest 4X4-SUV). Pictured from left: SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting; SEMA’s immediate-past Chairman Scooter Brothers; Steve Hatanaka, Scion auto shows and events manager; John Felice, Ford vice president of marketing, sales and service; Pietro Gorlier, Mopar president and CEO; SEMA Chairman Nate Shelton; and SEMA Chair-elect Doug Evans.

This year's SEMA Award for the top trending vehicle models in four categories were presented during the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car, the Scion FR-S took the Hottest Sport Compact honors, the Ford F-Series won Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler received the Hottest 4x4-SUV award.

SEMA Show exhibitors chose the Ford Mustang, Ford F-Series, Scion FR-S and Jeep Wrangler as the winners of the 2013 SEMA Award. Presented in four categories—Hottest Car, Hottest Truck, Hottest Sport Compact Car and Hottest 4X4/SUV—the SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year’s coolest products.

"The SEMA Show has always been the annual event where the newest and most innovative products are seen first," said Chris J. Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. "The SEMA Award celebrates the industry's unique ability to identify and set the trends that influence consumers worldwide."

The SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year's coolest products. It also underscores the cooperative relationship between the automakers and SEMA-member companies.

"Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Award helps guide consumers toward the hottest-trending and most accessory friendly vehicles on the market," added Kersting. "Our SEMA Show exhibitors are industry visionaries who determine the winners of the SEMA Award. The booth space is a ballot and the vehicles they choose to showcase in their booths are a vote. The most prominent models in each category are the winners."

The 2013 SEMA Show features more than 2400 exhibiting companies that manufacture thousands of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. While products are available for every make and model, exhibitors are investing more in the Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler than any other vehicles. Consumers, therefore, can expect to find great specialty products for accessorizing these vehicles.

To learn more about the SEMA Award winners and the products that are available for them, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.

The SEMA Award recognizes the hottest trending vehicle models as top platforms for specialty equipment and accessories. The 2013 winners are the Ford Mustang (Hottest Car), Scion FR-S (Hottest Sport Compact), Ford F-Series (Hottest Truck) and Jeep Wrangler (Hottest 4X4-SUV). Pictured from left: SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting; SEMA’s immediate-past Chairman Scooter Brothers; Steve Hatanaka, Scion auto shows and events manager; John Felice, Ford vice president of marketing, sales and service; Pietro Gorlier, Mopar president and CEO; SEMA Chairman Nate Shelton; and SEMA Chair-elect Doug Evans.

This year's SEMA Award for the top trending vehicle models in four categories were presented during the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car, the Scion FR-S took the Hottest Sport Compact honors, the Ford F-Series won Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler received the Hottest 4x4-SUV award.

SEMA Show exhibitors chose the Ford Mustang, Ford F-Series, Scion FR-S and Jeep Wrangler as the winners of the 2013 SEMA Award. Presented in four categories—Hottest Car, Hottest Truck, Hottest Sport Compact Car and Hottest 4X4/SUV—the SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year’s coolest products.

"The SEMA Show has always been the annual event where the newest and most innovative products are seen first," said Chris J. Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. "The SEMA Award celebrates the industry's unique ability to identify and set the trends that influence consumers worldwide."

The SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year's coolest products. It also underscores the cooperative relationship between the automakers and SEMA-member companies.

"Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Award helps guide consumers toward the hottest-trending and most accessory friendly vehicles on the market," added Kersting. "Our SEMA Show exhibitors are industry visionaries who determine the winners of the SEMA Award. The booth space is a ballot and the vehicles they choose to showcase in their booths are a vote. The most prominent models in each category are the winners."

The 2013 SEMA Show features more than 2400 exhibiting companies that manufacture thousands of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. While products are available for every make and model, exhibitors are investing more in the Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler than any other vehicles. Consumers, therefore, can expect to find great specialty products for accessorizing these vehicles.

To learn more about the SEMA Award winners and the products that are available for them, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.

The SEMA Award recognizes the hottest trending vehicle models as top platforms for specialty equipment and accessories. The 2013 winners are the Ford Mustang (Hottest Car), Scion FR-S (Hottest Sport Compact), Ford F-Series (Hottest Truck) and Jeep Wrangler (Hottest 4X4-SUV). Pictured from left: SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting; SEMA’s immediate-past Chairman Scooter Brothers; Steve Hatanaka, Scion auto shows and events manager; John Felice, Ford vice president of marketing, sales and service; Pietro Gorlier, Mopar president and CEO; SEMA Chairman Nate Shelton; and SEMA Chair-elect Doug Evans.

This year's SEMA Award for the top trending vehicle models in four categories were presented during the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car, the Scion FR-S took the Hottest Sport Compact honors, the Ford F-Series won Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler received the Hottest 4x4-SUV award.

SEMA Show exhibitors chose the Ford Mustang, Ford F-Series, Scion FR-S and Jeep Wrangler as the winners of the 2013 SEMA Award. Presented in four categories—Hottest Car, Hottest Truck, Hottest Sport Compact Car and Hottest 4X4/SUV—the SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year’s coolest products.

"The SEMA Show has always been the annual event where the newest and most innovative products are seen first," said Chris J. Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. "The SEMA Award celebrates the industry's unique ability to identify and set the trends that influence consumers worldwide."

The SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year's coolest products. It also underscores the cooperative relationship between the automakers and SEMA-member companies.

"Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Award helps guide consumers toward the hottest-trending and most accessory friendly vehicles on the market," added Kersting. "Our SEMA Show exhibitors are industry visionaries who determine the winners of the SEMA Award. The booth space is a ballot and the vehicles they choose to showcase in their booths are a vote. The most prominent models in each category are the winners."

The 2013 SEMA Show features more than 2400 exhibiting companies that manufacture thousands of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. While products are available for every make and model, exhibitors are investing more in the Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler than any other vehicles. Consumers, therefore, can expect to find great specialty products for accessorizing these vehicles.

To learn more about the SEMA Award winners and the products that are available for them, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.

	The New Product Awards Breakfast at the SEMA Show is the annual setting where the industry's cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to debut are recognized.

SEMA announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards held at the 2013 SEMA Show. The event recognizes the most cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to debut. This year, more than 2,000 new products were submitted for consideration.

Criteria that ranks high on the judges' selection for the New Product Showcase Awards includes superiority of innovation, technical achievement, quality and workmanship, consumer appeal and marketability.

The 2013 New Product Award Winners  

Collision Repair & Refinish Product  
Winner: 3M, 3M Body Protection System (BPS)
Runner Up: Creative Autobody Solutions, ABS plastic spray out cards
Runner Up: Shelwes Tools & Body, ShelWes Automatic Contour Sander

Engineered New Product   
Winner: Viking Performance Inc., Viking Berserker ASM (Active Shock Management)
Runner Up: Aeromotive Inc., Aeromotive A3000 Fuel Pump
Runner Up: McHitch Automatic Trailer Couplers, McHitch Automatic Trailer Coupler

Exterior Accessory Product   
Winner: Rigid Industries LED Lighting, 2008-2010 Ford F250/F350 FX4 Grille
Runner Up: Shark Kage, Shark Kage Multi-Use 6 in 1 Ramp
Runner Up: Kleinn Air Horns, Kleinn TimeBlaster Train Horn Kit - 15 Minute Installation

Interior Accessory Product 
Winner: Palmer Performance Engineering, DashLogic
Runner Up: Palmer Performance Engineering, DashCommand
Runner Up: Rampage Products, Jeep Wrangler Door Stay/Catch

Merchandising Display   
Winner: BedRug Inc. & Advantage Truck Accessories, BedRug and BedTred for Jeep®
Runner Up: WeatherTech, WeatherTech TechLiner Countertop Display
Runner Up: Innovative Creations Inc., ICI Bumper Display

Mobile Electronics Product   
Winner: ESCORT Inc., Passport Max
Runner Up: Retro Manufacturing LLC, RetroSound RetroPod Multipurpose Surface-Mount Speaker Modules
Runner Up: Retro Manufacturing LLC, RetroSound Newport 1.5 DIN Direct-fit Bluetooth Radio

Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product   
Winner: Shenzhen Nova Technology Co. Ltd., NOVA LED HEAD LIGHT
Runner Up: Palmer Performance Engineering, DashLogic
Runner Up: Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Rugged Ridge X-Clamp Mounting System for 2–3-inch Tubes (Black or Silver)

Packaging Display   
Winner: Edge Products Inc./Superchips, Edge Evolution CTS
Runner Up: Mantic Engineering, Mantic Track Series 2 Clutch Packaging
Runner Up: COMP Performance Group, FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 Engine Control System, Base Kit Packaging

Performance-Racing Product   
Winner: COMP Performance Group, TCI Bolt-Together High Strength Steel Planetary for Powerglide Transmissions
Runner Up: QA1, Preassembled Extended Length Ball Joints
Runner Up: COMP Performance Group, Electronic Fuel Pressure Sensor Kit

Performance-Street Product   
Winner: Auto Meter, Boost Controller
Runner Up: Auto Meter, LS Plug-n-Play Tach Adapter Kit
Runner Up: Dakota Digital, ECD-100 Electronic Cable Drive Unit

Powersports Product   
Winner: Titan Lifts, 1500XLT Motorcycle/ATV Lift Table - 1,500-lb. Lifting Capacity
Runner Up: Bully Dog Technologies, Powersports GT for Skidoo Applications
Runner Up: Extreme Max Products, Motorcycle RampXtender

Street Rod/Custom Car Product   
Winner: Aeromotive Inc., Phantom 200 Stealth Fuel System
Runner Up: Del City, Del City's Mini Fuse Panels
Runner Up: Classic Instruments Inc., ZST - Zeus Speedometer Technology

Tire and Related Products  
Winner: Coker Tire Co., American Classic "Bias-Look" Radial Whitewall Tire
Runner Up: Continental Tire the Americas LLC, ContiForceContact
Runner Up: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Cooper Zeon RS3-S

Tools & Equipment Product   
Winner: Leap Innovations, Weigh Safe  - Trailer Hitch Scale - Measures Tongue Weight
Runner Up: ShelWes Tools & Body, ShelWes Automatic Contour Sander
Runner Up: Schley Products/SP Tools, Mobile Hydraulic Press Extender Arm #11015

Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product   
Winner: AutoTrickz, Touch Activated Trigger for Keyless Entry and other Accessories
Runner Up: McHitch Automatic Trailer Couplers, McHitch Automatic Trailer Coupler
Runner Up: Antigravity Batteries, Antigravity Batteries MICRO-START

Wheel and Related Product   
Winner: Ultra Wheel Co., WORX SERIES 806
Runner Up: Voxx Wheel, Voxx Asti
Runner Up: Ultra Wheel Co., Platinum Wheel - Wraith

Get more information from the 2013 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com.  

	The New Product Awards Breakfast at the SEMA Show is the annual setting where the industry's cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to debut are recognized.

SEMA announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards held at the 2013 SEMA Show. The event recognizes the most cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to debut. This year, more than 2,000 new products were submitted for consideration.

Criteria that ranks high on the judges' selection for the New Product Showcase Awards includes superiority of innovation, technical achievement, quality and workmanship, consumer appeal and marketability.

The 2013 New Product Award Winners  

Collision Repair & Refinish Product  
Winner: 3M, 3M Body Protection System (BPS)
Runner Up: Creative Autobody Solutions, ABS plastic spray out cards
Runner Up: Shelwes Tools & Body, ShelWes Automatic Contour Sander

Engineered New Product   
Winner: Viking Performance Inc., Viking Berserker ASM (Active Shock Management)
Runner Up: Aeromotive Inc., Aeromotive A3000 Fuel Pump
Runner Up: McHitch Automatic Trailer Couplers, McHitch Automatic Trailer Coupler

Exterior Accessory Product   
Winner: Rigid Industries LED Lighting, 2008-2010 Ford F250/F350 FX4 Grille
Runner Up: Shark Kage, Shark Kage Multi-Use 6 in 1 Ramp
Runner Up: Kleinn Air Horns, Kleinn TimeBlaster Train Horn Kit - 15 Minute Installation

Interior Accessory Product 
Winner: Palmer Performance Engineering, DashLogic
Runner Up: Palmer Performance Engineering, DashCommand
Runner Up: Rampage Products, Jeep Wrangler Door Stay/Catch

Merchandising Display   
Winner: BedRug Inc. & Advantage Truck Accessories, BedRug and BedTred for Jeep®
Runner Up: WeatherTech, WeatherTech TechLiner Countertop Display
Runner Up: Innovative Creations Inc., ICI Bumper Display

Mobile Electronics Product   
Winner: ESCORT Inc., Passport Max
Runner Up: Retro Manufacturing LLC, RetroSound RetroPod Multipurpose Surface-Mount Speaker Modules
Runner Up: Retro Manufacturing LLC, RetroSound Newport 1.5 DIN Direct-fit Bluetooth Radio

Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product   
Winner: Shenzhen Nova Technology Co. Ltd., NOVA LED HEAD LIGHT
Runner Up: Palmer Performance Engineering, DashLogic
Runner Up: Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge, Rugged Ridge X-Clamp Mounting System for 2–3-inch Tubes (Black or Silver)

Packaging Display   
Winner: Edge Products Inc./Superchips, Edge Evolution CTS
Runner Up: Mantic Engineering, Mantic Track Series 2 Clutch Packaging
Runner Up: COMP Performance Group, FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 Engine Control System, Base Kit Packaging

Performance-Racing Product   
Winner: COMP Performance Group, TCI Bolt-Together High Strength Steel Planetary for Powerglide Transmissions
Runner Up: QA1, Preassembled Extended Length Ball Joints
Runner Up: COMP Performance Group, Electronic Fuel Pressure Sensor Kit

Performance-Street Product   
Winner: Auto Meter, Boost Controller
Runner Up: Auto Meter, LS Plug-n-Play Tach Adapter Kit
Runner Up: Dakota Digital, ECD-100 Electronic Cable Drive Unit

Powersports Product   
Winner: Titan Lifts, 1500XLT Motorcycle/ATV Lift Table - 1,500-lb. Lifting Capacity
Runner Up: Bully Dog Technologies, Powersports GT for Skidoo Applications
Runner Up: Extreme Max Products, Motorcycle RampXtender

Street Rod/Custom Car Product   
Winner: Aeromotive Inc., Phantom 200 Stealth Fuel System
Runner Up: Del City, Del City's Mini Fuse Panels
Runner Up: Classic Instruments Inc., ZST - Zeus Speedometer Technology

Tire and Related Products  
Winner: Coker Tire Co., American Classic "Bias-Look" Radial Whitewall Tire
Runner Up: Continental Tire the Americas LLC, ContiForceContact
Runner Up: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Cooper Zeon RS3-S

Tools & Equipment Product   
Winner: Leap Innovations, Weigh Safe  - Trailer Hitch Scale - Measures Tongue Weight
Runner Up: ShelWes Tools & Body, ShelWes Automatic Contour Sander
Runner Up: Schley Products/SP Tools, Mobile Hydraulic Press Extender Arm #11015

Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product   
Winner: AutoTrickz, Touch Activated Trigger for Keyless Entry and other Accessories
Runner Up: McHitch Automatic Trailer Couplers, McHitch Automatic Trailer Coupler
Runner Up: Antigravity Batteries, Antigravity Batteries MICRO-START

Wheel and Related Product   
Winner: Ultra Wheel Co., WORX SERIES 806
Runner Up: Voxx Wheel, Voxx Asti
Runner Up: Ultra Wheel Co., Platinum Wheel - Wraith

Get more information from the 2013 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com.  

	NHRA Funny Car icon John Force (center), the 15-time NHRA world champion and a winner of an NHRA record 137 national events, was the special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast. Force took the stage with (left to right) Dave McClelland, Bob Frey, Alan Reinhart and Dave Rieff.

NHRA Funny Car icon John Force, the 15-time NHRA world champion and winner of an NHRA record 137 national events, was a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show Wednesday morning.

Force made a special appearance to offer a salute to many of his old pals from the PA Booth as NHRA honored the “Legends Behind the Microphone.”

The popular annual event at the SEMA Show showcased many of NHRA’s legendary drivers, team owners and other personalities within the sport.

Force took the stage with some of the most iconic voices and personalities to ever hold a microphone during the past six decades of racing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Dave McClelland, Bob Frey and Alan Reinhart shared some “behind-the-scenes” stories of NHRA drag racing and the special moments they witnessed throughout the years.

The panel was moderated by current ESPN2 lead announcer and long-time NHRA television personality, Dave Rieff. A special tribute for the late Steve Evans also occurred.

	NHRA Funny Car icon John Force (center), the 15-time NHRA world champion and a winner of an NHRA record 137 national events, was the special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast. Force took the stage with (left to right) Dave McClelland, Bob Frey, Alan Reinhart and Dave Rieff.

NHRA Funny Car icon John Force, the 15-time NHRA world champion and winner of an NHRA record 137 national events, was a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show Wednesday morning.

Force made a special appearance to offer a salute to many of his old pals from the PA Booth as NHRA honored the “Legends Behind the Microphone.”

The popular annual event at the SEMA Show showcased many of NHRA’s legendary drivers, team owners and other personalities within the sport.

Force took the stage with some of the most iconic voices and personalities to ever hold a microphone during the past six decades of racing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Dave McClelland, Bob Frey and Alan Reinhart shared some “behind-the-scenes” stories of NHRA drag racing and the special moments they witnessed throughout the years.

The panel was moderated by current ESPN2 lead announcer and long-time NHRA television personality, Dave Rieff. A special tribute for the late Steve Evans also occurred.

	NHRA Funny Car icon John Force (center), the 15-time NHRA world champion and a winner of an NHRA record 137 national events, was the special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast. Force took the stage with (left to right) Dave McClelland, Bob Frey, Alan Reinhart and Dave Rieff.

NHRA Funny Car icon John Force, the 15-time NHRA world champion and winner of an NHRA record 137 national events, was a special guest at the 2013 NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show Wednesday morning.

Force made a special appearance to offer a salute to many of his old pals from the PA Booth as NHRA honored the “Legends Behind the Microphone.”

The popular annual event at the SEMA Show showcased many of NHRA’s legendary drivers, team owners and other personalities within the sport.

Force took the stage with some of the most iconic voices and personalities to ever hold a microphone during the past six decades of racing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Dave McClelland, Bob Frey and Alan Reinhart shared some “behind-the-scenes” stories of NHRA drag racing and the special moments they witnessed throughout the years.

The panel was moderated by current ESPN2 lead announcer and long-time NHRA television personality, Dave Rieff. A special tribute for the late Steve Evans also occurred.