SEMA News—August 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Doug Evans Voted SEMA Chair-Elect; Two New Volunteers Join Board

Doug Evans of Source Interlink Media has been voted chairman-elect of the SEMA Board of Directors and joins two newly elected Board members to help lead the association for the 2013–2015 term. Evans fills the position held for the past two years by Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group. Shelton began serving his term as chairman in July. The newly elected SEMA Board volunteers are Kyle Fickler of Weld Racing and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension. Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales was re-elected to serve another term.

2013–2014 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, B&M Automotive Group

Chairman-Elect: Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media

Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Jeff Bates, principal/partner, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, president and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, president and CEO, eTool Developers
• Nick Gramelspacher, national sales manager, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, president, Hotchkis Performance LLC
• Kyle Fickler, vice president of sales, Weld Racing
• JR Moore, director of warehouse operations, Performance Warehouse
• Russell Stephens, president, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, vice president of sales and marketing, Superlift Suspension
• Steve Wolcott, CEO, ProMedia LLC

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will serve as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected members of the SEMA Board of Directors were recognized for their service during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser in July, along with outgoing Board members Greg Adler of Transamerican Auto Parts, Joel Ayres of Bedslide/Tākit Inc., Jim Chick of Bestop Inc., Donnie Eatherly of P&E Distributors, Myles Kovacs of DUB Publishing Inc., Tim Martin of K&N Engineering, Mike Spagnola of SEMA (formerly of Street Scene Equipment), Van Woodell of Weathers Auto Supply and Jeep Worthan of Auto Meter.

SEMA News—August 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Doug Evans Voted SEMA Chair-Elect; Two New Volunteers Join Board

Doug Evans of Source Interlink Media has been voted chairman-elect of the SEMA Board of Directors and joins two newly elected Board members to help lead the association for the 2013–2015 term. Evans fills the position held for the past two years by Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group. Shelton began serving his term as chairman in July. The newly elected SEMA Board volunteers are Kyle Fickler of Weld Racing and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension. Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales was re-elected to serve another term.

2013–2014 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, B&M Automotive Group

Chairman-Elect: Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media

Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Jeff Bates, principal/partner, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, president and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, president and CEO, eTool Developers
• Nick Gramelspacher, national sales manager, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, president, Hotchkis Performance LLC
• Kyle Fickler, vice president of sales, Weld Racing
• JR Moore, director of warehouse operations, Performance Warehouse
• Russell Stephens, president, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, vice president of sales and marketing, Superlift Suspension
• Steve Wolcott, CEO, ProMedia LLC

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will serve as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected members of the SEMA Board of Directors were recognized for their service during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser in July, along with outgoing Board members Greg Adler of Transamerican Auto Parts, Joel Ayres of Bedslide/Tākit Inc., Jim Chick of Bestop Inc., Donnie Eatherly of P&E Distributors, Myles Kovacs of DUB Publishing Inc., Tim Martin of K&N Engineering, Mike Spagnola of SEMA (formerly of Street Scene Equipment), Van Woodell of Weathers Auto Supply and Jeep Worthan of Auto Meter.

SEMA News—August 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Doug Evans Voted SEMA Chair-Elect; Two New Volunteers Join Board

Doug Evans of Source Interlink Media has been voted chairman-elect of the SEMA Board of Directors and joins two newly elected Board members to help lead the association for the 2013–2015 term. Evans fills the position held for the past two years by Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group. Shelton began serving his term as chairman in July. The newly elected SEMA Board volunteers are Kyle Fickler of Weld Racing and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension. Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales was re-elected to serve another term.

2013–2014 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, B&M Automotive Group

Chairman-Elect: Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media

Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Jeff Bates, principal/partner, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, president and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, president and CEO, eTool Developers
• Nick Gramelspacher, national sales manager, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, president, Hotchkis Performance LLC
• Kyle Fickler, vice president of sales, Weld Racing
• JR Moore, director of warehouse operations, Performance Warehouse
• Russell Stephens, president, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, vice president of sales and marketing, Superlift Suspension
• Steve Wolcott, CEO, ProMedia LLC

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will serve as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected members of the SEMA Board of Directors were recognized for their service during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser in July, along with outgoing Board members Greg Adler of Transamerican Auto Parts, Joel Ayres of Bedslide/Tākit Inc., Jim Chick of Bestop Inc., Donnie Eatherly of P&E Distributors, Myles Kovacs of DUB Publishing Inc., Tim Martin of K&N Engineering, Mike Spagnola of SEMA (formerly of Street Scene Equipment), Van Woodell of Weathers Auto Supply and Jeep Worthan of Auto Meter.

SEMA News—August 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Doug Evans Voted SEMA Chair-Elect; Two New Volunteers Join Board

Doug Evans of Source Interlink Media has been voted chairman-elect of the SEMA Board of Directors and joins two newly elected Board members to help lead the association for the 2013–2015 term. Evans fills the position held for the past two years by Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group. Shelton began serving his term as chairman in July. The newly elected SEMA Board volunteers are Kyle Fickler of Weld Racing and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension. Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales was re-elected to serve another term.

2013–2014 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, B&M Automotive Group

Chairman-Elect: Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media

Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Jeff Bates, principal/partner, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, president and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, president and CEO, eTool Developers
• Nick Gramelspacher, national sales manager, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, president, Hotchkis Performance LLC
• Kyle Fickler, vice president of sales, Weld Racing
• JR Moore, director of warehouse operations, Performance Warehouse
• Russell Stephens, president, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, vice president of sales and marketing, Superlift Suspension
• Steve Wolcott, CEO, ProMedia LLC

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will serve as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected members of the SEMA Board of Directors were recognized for their service during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser in July, along with outgoing Board members Greg Adler of Transamerican Auto Parts, Joel Ayres of Bedslide/Tākit Inc., Jim Chick of Bestop Inc., Donnie Eatherly of P&E Distributors, Myles Kovacs of DUB Publishing Inc., Tim Martin of K&N Engineering, Mike Spagnola of SEMA (formerly of Street Scene Equipment), Van Woodell of Weathers Auto Supply and Jeep Worthan of Auto Meter.

SEMA News—August 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Doug Evans Voted SEMA Chair-Elect; Two New Volunteers Join Board

Doug Evans of Source Interlink Media has been voted chairman-elect of the SEMA Board of Directors and joins two newly elected Board members to help lead the association for the 2013–2015 term. Evans fills the position held for the past two years by Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group. Shelton began serving his term as chairman in July. The newly elected SEMA Board volunteers are Kyle Fickler of Weld Racing and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension. Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales was re-elected to serve another term.

2013–2014 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, B&M Automotive Group

Chairman-Elect: Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media

Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Jeff Bates, principal/partner, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, president and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, president and CEO, eTool Developers
• Nick Gramelspacher, national sales manager, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, president, Hotchkis Performance LLC
• Kyle Fickler, vice president of sales, Weld Racing
• JR Moore, director of warehouse operations, Performance Warehouse
• Russell Stephens, president, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, vice president of sales and marketing, Superlift Suspension
• Steve Wolcott, CEO, ProMedia LLC

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will serve as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected members of the SEMA Board of Directors were recognized for their service during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser in July, along with outgoing Board members Greg Adler of Transamerican Auto Parts, Joel Ayres of Bedslide/Tākit Inc., Jim Chick of Bestop Inc., Donnie Eatherly of P&E Distributors, Myles Kovacs of DUB Publishing Inc., Tim Martin of K&N Engineering, Mike Spagnola of SEMA (formerly of Street Scene Equipment), Van Woodell of Weathers Auto Supply and Jeep Worthan of Auto Meter.

SEMA News—August 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Doug Evans Voted SEMA Chair-Elect; Two New Volunteers Join Board

Doug Evans of Source Interlink Media has been voted chairman-elect of the SEMA Board of Directors and joins two newly elected Board members to help lead the association for the 2013–2015 term. Evans fills the position held for the past two years by Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group. Shelton began serving his term as chairman in July. The newly elected SEMA Board volunteers are Kyle Fickler of Weld Racing and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension. Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales was re-elected to serve another term.

2013–2014 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, B&M Automotive Group

Chairman-Elect: Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media

Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Jeff Bates, principal/partner, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, president and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, president and CEO, eTool Developers
• Nick Gramelspacher, national sales manager, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, president, Hotchkis Performance LLC
• Kyle Fickler, vice president of sales, Weld Racing
• JR Moore, director of warehouse operations, Performance Warehouse
• Russell Stephens, president, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, vice president of sales and marketing, Superlift Suspension
• Steve Wolcott, CEO, ProMedia LLC

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will serve as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected members of the SEMA Board of Directors were recognized for their service during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser in July, along with outgoing Board members Greg Adler of Transamerican Auto Parts, Joel Ayres of Bedslide/Tākit Inc., Jim Chick of Bestop Inc., Donnie Eatherly of P&E Distributors, Myles Kovacs of DUB Publishing Inc., Tim Martin of K&N Engineering, Mike Spagnola of SEMA (formerly of Street Scene Equipment), Van Woodell of Weathers Auto Supply and Jeep Worthan of Auto Meter.

SEMA News—August 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Doug Evans Voted SEMA Chair-Elect; Two New Volunteers Join Board

Doug Evans of Source Interlink Media has been voted chairman-elect of the SEMA Board of Directors and joins two newly elected Board members to help lead the association for the 2013–2015 term. Evans fills the position held for the past two years by Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group. Shelton began serving his term as chairman in July. The newly elected SEMA Board volunteers are Kyle Fickler of Weld Racing and Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension. Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales was re-elected to serve another term.

2013–2014 SEMA Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board: Nate Shelton, B&M Automotive Group

Chairman-Elect: Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media

Immediate-Past Chairman: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group

Board Members

• Jeff Bates, principal/partner, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, president and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom Inc.
• Luanne Brown, president and CEO, eTool Developers
• Nick Gramelspacher, national sales manager, Meyer Distributing
• John Hotchkis, president, Hotchkis Performance LLC
• Kyle Fickler, vice president of sales, Weld Racing
• JR Moore, director of warehouse operations, Performance Warehouse
• Russell Stephens, president, MSD Performance
• Tim Watts, vice president of sales and marketing, Superlift Suspension
• Steve Wolcott, CEO, ProMedia LLC

John Johnson of The Spartan Group will serve as secretary/treasurer, and Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel.

The newly elected members of the SEMA Board of Directors were recognized for their service during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser in July, along with outgoing Board members Greg Adler of Transamerican Auto Parts, Joel Ayres of Bedslide/Tākit Inc., Jim Chick of Bestop Inc., Donnie Eatherly of P&E Distributors, Myles Kovacs of DUB Publishing Inc., Tim Martin of K&N Engineering, Mike Spagnola of SEMA (formerly of Street Scene Equipment), Van Woodell of Weathers Auto Supply and Jeep Worthan of Auto Meter.

SEMA News—August 2013

NEW PRODUCTS

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Lund International Inc. Truck Storage Systems Keep an eye out this summer for expanded offerings from Lund as the company unveils additional steel and aluminum truck and utility boxes as well as hunting and liquid-transfer systems. Lund will be able to offer consumers virtually any storage/utility box or transfer tank product for trucks, trailers and ATVs. Lund International Inc. 888-588-6049 www.lundinternational.com		Design Engineering Inc. DEI Pipe Wrap & Locking Tie Kit DEI’s Pipe Wrap & Locking Tie Kit includes one roll of wrap (2 in. by 25 ft.) and four 8-in. stainless-steel locking ties. Designed for multiple uses for all applications, the kit provides a secure fit for sections of exhaust, crossover and tailpipe, turbo downpipes or motorcycle pipe. Ties will fit pipe up to 2 in. in diameter or can be joined for larger sizes. Available in three colors: black (PN 010119), tan (PN 010122) or titanium (PN 010123). Design Engineering Inc. 800-264-9472 www.designengineering.com
Sysonic USA Universal Steering Wheel Cover Sysonic offers what it calls an easy and affordable way to add class or style to a vehicle’s interior. The company’s universal steering wheel covers are said to be easy to install and are available in five assorted finishes to match interior panels, including blackwood, redwood and oakwood grain. Or users may choose from exotic finishes, such as zebra or leopard print. Sysonic USA 562-803-6789 www.sysonicusa.com		Rimblades Ltd. Rimbands Rimbands are a stretchy band of tear-resistant rubber fitted around alloy wheels, adding a styling trim that helps protect against curb damage. Rimblades Ltd. +44-1923-432144 www.rimblades.com

SEMA News—August 2013

NEW PRODUCTS

Leather Therapy Car Care Products Are you as particular about your customers’ vehicle interiors as the Wynn Hotel is about caring for its Bentley, Rolls Royce and limo car fleet? Paul Picarrso of Picarrso Auto Spa, the man responsible for maintaining Wynn’s vehicle fleet, uses only the finest products to clean and protect, including Leather Therapy to keep the vehicles’ quality leather seats in showroom condition. According to Leather Therapy, whether it’s for a personal vehicle or a fleet, Leather Therapy “fits the bill” and “performs beautifully” to keep leather in tip-top shape. Leather Therapy 800-711-8225 www.leathertherapy.com		Velvet Cars Velvet Elite Wrap 9100 The future is here with Velvet Elite Wrap 9100, which the company calls the world’s first velvet film for car wrapping. It is a totally new visual and tactile experience. The innovation is pressure-sensitive vinyl that is coated with high-tech textile microfibers to withstand car washes and severe weather conditions. Velvet Cars 800-453-4307 www.velvet-cars.com
Lund International Inc. Truck Storage Systems Keep an eye out this summer for expanded offerings from Lund as the company unveils additional steel and aluminum truck and utility boxes as well as hunting and liquid-transfer systems. Lund will be able to offer consumers virtually any storage/utility box or transfer tank product for trucks, trailers and ATVs. Lund International Inc. 888-588-6049 www.lundinternational.com		Design Engineering Inc. DEI Pipe Wrap & Locking Tie Kit DEI’s Pipe Wrap & Locking Tie Kit includes one roll of wrap (2 in. by 25 ft.) and four 8-in. stainless-steel locking ties. Designed for multiple uses for all applications, the kit provides a secure fit for sections of exhaust, crossover and tailpipe, turbo downpipes or motorcycle pipe. Ties will fit pipe up to 2 in. in diameter or can be joined for larger sizes. Available in three colors: black (PN 010119), tan (PN 010122) or titanium (PN 010123). Design Engineering Inc. 800-264-9472 www.designengineering.com
Sysonic USA Universal Steering Wheel Cover Sysonic offers what it calls an easy and affordable way to add class or style to a vehicle’s interior. The company’s universal steering wheel covers are said to be easy to install and are available in five assorted finishes to match interior panels, including blackwood, redwood and oakwood grain. Or users may choose from exotic finishes, such as zebra or leopard print. Sysonic USA 562-803-6789 www.sysonicusa.com		Rimblades Ltd. Rimbands Rimbands are a stretchy band of tear-resistant rubber fitted around alloy wheels, adding a styling trim that helps protect against curb damage. Rimblades Ltd. +44-1923-432144 www.rimblades.com

SEMA News—August 2013

NEW PRODUCTS

Leather Therapy Car Care Products Are you as particular about your customers’ vehicle interiors as the Wynn Hotel is about caring for its Bentley, Rolls Royce and limo car fleet? Paul Picarrso of Picarrso Auto Spa, the man responsible for maintaining Wynn’s vehicle fleet, uses only the finest products to clean and protect, including Leather Therapy to keep the vehicles’ quality leather seats in showroom condition. According to Leather Therapy, whether it’s for a personal vehicle or a fleet, Leather Therapy “fits the bill” and “performs beautifully” to keep leather in tip-top shape. Leather Therapy 800-711-8225 www.leathertherapy.com		Velvet Cars Velvet Elite Wrap 9100 The future is here with Velvet Elite Wrap 9100, which the company calls the world’s first velvet film for car wrapping. It is a totally new visual and tactile experience. The innovation is pressure-sensitive vinyl that is coated with high-tech textile microfibers to withstand car washes and severe weather conditions. Velvet Cars 800-453-4307 www.velvet-cars.com
Lund International Inc. Truck Storage Systems Keep an eye out this summer for expanded offerings from Lund as the company unveils additional steel and aluminum truck and utility boxes as well as hunting and liquid-transfer systems. Lund will be able to offer consumers virtually any storage/utility box or transfer tank product for trucks, trailers and ATVs. Lund International Inc. 888-588-6049 www.lundinternational.com		Design Engineering Inc. DEI Pipe Wrap & Locking Tie Kit DEI’s Pipe Wrap & Locking Tie Kit includes one roll of wrap (2 in. by 25 ft.) and four 8-in. stainless-steel locking ties. Designed for multiple uses for all applications, the kit provides a secure fit for sections of exhaust, crossover and tailpipe, turbo downpipes or motorcycle pipe. Ties will fit pipe up to 2 in. in diameter or can be joined for larger sizes. Available in three colors: black (PN 010119), tan (PN 010122) or titanium (PN 010123). Design Engineering Inc. 800-264-9472 www.designengineering.com
Sysonic USA Universal Steering Wheel Cover Sysonic offers what it calls an easy and affordable way to add class or style to a vehicle’s interior. The company’s universal steering wheel covers are said to be easy to install and are available in five assorted finishes to match interior panels, including blackwood, redwood and oakwood grain. Or users may choose from exotic finishes, such as zebra or leopard print. Sysonic USA 562-803-6789 www.sysonicusa.com		Rimblades Ltd. Rimbands Rimbands are a stretchy band of tear-resistant rubber fitted around alloy wheels, adding a styling trim that helps protect against curb damage. Rimblades Ltd. +44-1923-432144 www.rimblades.com