By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA eNews highlights products from member-companies each week. This week's submissions are listed below.

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MAHLE Motorsport Porsche 911 2.7L–2.9L Piston Kits MAHLE Motorsport introduces Porsche 911 2.7L and 2.9L Piston Kits designed to pair with Nickies Performance Air-cooled Cylinders. One is a standard bore 90mm that retains the stock 2.7L displacement, and the second is a 93mm big bore piston cylinder kit that equals 2.9L of displacement. Both piston and cylinder kits are engineered to incorporate deeper valve relief to accommodate performance camshafts, while the big-bore 2.9L piston also has larger valve reliefs to accommodate bigger valves. Each combination is constructed for durability for street or for SCCA and PCA legal race applications. The pistons also feature hard-anodized top ring grooves manufactured for durability to protect against micro-welding. 888-255-1942 www.mahlemotorsports.com PN: Varies
Holley Gen III Hemi Alternator Relocation Bracket Holley announces the release of its Gen III Hemi alternator relocation bracket. The alternator bracket is constructed to move the factory alternator higher and further from the engine block for extra clearance. Designed for Gen III Hemi engines with both VVT & non-VVT “car style” factory accessory drive systems, it features a steel construction with a black powder coated finish. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 97-347
Hooker’s RacingHeart Big Block Chevy Dragster Headers Hooker’s RacingHeart launches its big-block Chevy three-step dragster headers. It features stepped primary tubes designed to improve exhaust flow over a broad rpm range. The 4.5-in. merge collector with its integrated spear design is constructed to improve the transition of exhaust pulses from the primary tube to the collector, increasing the overall scavenging effect. The headers are engineered for big-block Chevy engines making over 1,000 hp.  866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: Vary
Hellwig Helper Springs Hellwig Suspension Products announces the release of its helper springs and installation kits for the ’20 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup trucks. The helper springs are designed for 3/4-ton and one-ton applications. The LP-25 springs are rated for up to 2,500 lbs. of load-leveling capacity, and the LP-35 springs provide up to 3,500 lbs. of load-leveling capacity. The LP Mounting Kit is the installation kit for the LP-25 and LP-35 and is required to complete the installation. The Pro-Series helper Hellwig’s Silent Ride feature and are rated for up to 2,500 lbs. of load-leveling capacity. 800-435-5944 www.hellwigproducts.com PN: Vary
Red Line Oil Powersport Oil Red Line Synthetic Oil announces the launch of its 15W50 Powersports Oil, which will be available for order beginning in September. The oil is formulated for high-performance engines in a variety of applications including ATVs, motorcycles, UTVs and additional powersports vehicles. The motorcycle and powersport lubricants are designed to resist the chopping and shearing action of powersport transmissions, while ensuring the viscosity meets the desired specification. The oil is manufactured to provide wear protection under adverse conditions and extreme temperatures. 707-745-6100 www.redlineoil.com PN: Vary
DEI Stainless Steel Thermal Floor Design Engineering Inc. introduces its Stainless-Steel Thermal and Acoustical Floor and Tunnel Shield. The floor is designed to be a high-temperature solution for controlling heat and sound in hot rods, street rods, classics, trucks and just about any vehicle. The flexibility allows the shield to be constructed to be formed and tightly shaped around firewalls, transmission tunnels, floorboards and anywhere for total protection from the potential harmful effects of heat. The shields start with a stainless-steel reflective surface backed with a high-temperature resistant glass fiber manufactured to block heat. 800-264-9472 www.DesignEngineering.com PN: Vary
BMR Front Upper A-Arm Mount BMR announces the launch of its Front Upper A-Arm Mount for ’93–’02 F-Body. The arm is designed to add camber adjustability and provide strength and durability required for high-performance applications. The arm mount is manufactured to allow for the adjustment of roll center and camber. BMR has designed the arm for street performance applications. Installation time is about 3-4 hours. 813-986-930 www.bmrsuspension.com PN: CAB342
Oracle Lighting Fiber Optic Dash Kits ORACLE Lighting launches its new fiber-optic dash kits. The integrated edge is designed to hold the fiber-optic cable tightly without the use of any adhesive. The single-color kit is available in six options (white, blue, red, green, amber and ABL). Specialized fiber-optic cable is also required for install ($4.95), which can be cut with scissors and be re-used. 800-407-5776 www.oraclelights.com PN: Vary
Mishimoto Borne Off-Road Direct-Fit Snorkel Mishimoto announces the launch of its Borne Off-Road brand direct-fit snorkel for the 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL and ’20+ Gladiator JT. This is the first snorkel to be developed by Mishimoto. Designed for strength and durability, the snorkel features the use of a rotational-molded tube made from durable, UV-resistant cross-linked polyethylene secured with 2.5mm-thick steel brackets. The top of the snorkel includes a 6-in. inlet with a steel mesh cover to protect the intake from large debris. 877-466-4744 www.mishimoto.com PN: Vary

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

With Congress and the White House at loggerheads over the next comprehensive COVID relief bill, President Trump issued executive actions to withhold the collection of payroll taxes through the end of 2020, provide $300 per week in federal supplemental unemployment benefits, permit the deferral of student loan repayment until 2021 for federal loans and direct federal agencies to consider funding rental assistance to prevent evictions.

President Trump issued a memo directing the Treasury Department to defer the “withholding, deposit, and payment” of the payroll taxes that would otherwise be owed by employees whose pre-tax bi-weekly pay is less than $4,000 for the period of September 1 to December 31, 2020. The business community awaits guidance from the Treasury Department on whether companies will be required to implement the deferral payroll taxes or whether they will be permitted to either collect and hold or collect and remit the payroll taxes for their employees if they elect to do so. (Under the CARES Act, businesses already have the option to defer payment of the employer’s portion of social security taxes between March 27 and December 31, 2020, with half to be repaid by the end of 2021 and the other half by the end of 2022.)

Since the payroll tax is simply being deferred, not forgiven, many companies are concerned about employees understanding this distinction, or being able to pay the future obligation. While President Trump stated an intent to forgive the tax if reelected, such an action is not guaranteed since Congress would be required to pass legislation. Employers are also concerned that they could be liable if workers do not repay the taxes.

The President’s memo on enhanced unemployment compensation directs the U.S. Department of Labor to allocate existing federal disaster relief funds to provide supplemental unemployment benefits of $300 per week (states may provide an additional $100 per week to workers).

While negotiations between the White House and Congressional leaders appear to be paused at present, SEMA continues to advocate for legislation to provide businesses with targeted COVID-19 liability protections when operating under applicable public health guidelines, in addition to the creation of a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding for the hardest hit businesses. The association also supports the expansion of the employee retention tax credit (ERTC) and the creation of a refundable payroll tax credit for the money that businesses spend to protect their employees from COVID-19.

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

With Congress and the White House at loggerheads over the next comprehensive COVID relief bill, President Trump issued executive actions to withhold the collection of payroll taxes through the end of 2020, provide $300 per week in federal supplemental unemployment benefits, permit the deferral of student loan repayment until 2021 for federal loans and direct federal agencies to consider funding rental assistance to prevent evictions.

President Trump issued a memo directing the Treasury Department to defer the “withholding, deposit, and payment” of the payroll taxes that would otherwise be owed by employees whose pre-tax bi-weekly pay is less than $4,000 for the period of September 1 to December 31, 2020. The business community awaits guidance from the Treasury Department on whether companies will be required to implement the deferral payroll taxes or whether they will be permitted to either collect and hold or collect and remit the payroll taxes for their employees if they elect to do so. (Under the CARES Act, businesses already have the option to defer payment of the employer’s portion of social security taxes between March 27 and December 31, 2020, with half to be repaid by the end of 2021 and the other half by the end of 2022.)

Since the payroll tax is simply being deferred, not forgiven, many companies are concerned about employees understanding this distinction, or being able to pay the future obligation. While President Trump stated an intent to forgive the tax if reelected, such an action is not guaranteed since Congress would be required to pass legislation. Employers are also concerned that they could be liable if workers do not repay the taxes.

The President’s memo on enhanced unemployment compensation directs the U.S. Department of Labor to allocate existing federal disaster relief funds to provide supplemental unemployment benefits of $300 per week (states may provide an additional $100 per week to workers).

While negotiations between the White House and Congressional leaders appear to be paused at present, SEMA continues to advocate for legislation to provide businesses with targeted COVID-19 liability protections when operating under applicable public health guidelines, in addition to the creation of a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding for the hardest hit businesses. The association also supports the expansion of the employee retention tax credit (ERTC) and the creation of a refundable payroll tax credit for the money that businesses spend to protect their employees from COVID-19.

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

With Congress and the White House at loggerheads over the next comprehensive COVID relief bill, President Trump issued executive actions to withhold the collection of payroll taxes through the end of 2020, provide $300 per week in federal supplemental unemployment benefits, permit the deferral of student loan repayment until 2021 for federal loans and direct federal agencies to consider funding rental assistance to prevent evictions.

President Trump issued a memo directing the Treasury Department to defer the “withholding, deposit, and payment” of the payroll taxes that would otherwise be owed by employees whose pre-tax bi-weekly pay is less than $4,000 for the period of September 1 to December 31, 2020. The business community awaits guidance from the Treasury Department on whether companies will be required to implement the deferral payroll taxes or whether they will be permitted to either collect and hold or collect and remit the payroll taxes for their employees if they elect to do so. (Under the CARES Act, businesses already have the option to defer payment of the employer’s portion of social security taxes between March 27 and December 31, 2020, with half to be repaid by the end of 2021 and the other half by the end of 2022.)

Since the payroll tax is simply being deferred, not forgiven, many companies are concerned about employees understanding this distinction, or being able to pay the future obligation. While President Trump stated an intent to forgive the tax if reelected, such an action is not guaranteed since Congress would be required to pass legislation. Employers are also concerned that they could be liable if workers do not repay the taxes.

The President’s memo on enhanced unemployment compensation directs the U.S. Department of Labor to allocate existing federal disaster relief funds to provide supplemental unemployment benefits of $300 per week (states may provide an additional $100 per week to workers).

While negotiations between the White House and Congressional leaders appear to be paused at present, SEMA continues to advocate for legislation to provide businesses with targeted COVID-19 liability protections when operating under applicable public health guidelines, in addition to the creation of a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding for the hardest hit businesses. The association also supports the expansion of the employee retention tax credit (ERTC) and the creation of a refundable payroll tax credit for the money that businesses spend to protect their employees from COVID-19.

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Nevada and Tennessee are the latest states to enact versions of SEMA-supported liability protection legislation. They join Georgia, North Carolina, Utah, Wyoming, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Kansas, which have all have enacted laws to provide businesses that follow public health guidance protection from unreasonable lawsuits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The Governors of both Nevada and Tennessee called their state legislatures into a special session to address issues that arose due to the pandemic. The Nevada legislature passed Senate Bill 4, which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Sisolak. The law provides liability protections for businesses, government agencies and nonprofits; however, it excludes certain medical facilities from these protections.

In Tennessee, Governor Lee commended the COVID-19 liability protection legislation as “historic” and signed the bill into law after it was passed by large majorities in both the Tennessee House and Senate. The law limits liability for businesses, schools and nursing homes, and theses protections are retroactive to August 3.

While these laws limit liability for businesses in certain states, SEMA and countless other trade associations and companies continue to push for wide-spread action on this issue from the U.S. Congress. Passing temporary and targeted COVID-19 liability protection on the Federal level would ensure businesses attempting to get back on their feet are not hindered by the threat of frivolous lawsuits.

For more information, contact Caroline Fletcher at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Nevada and Tennessee are the latest states to enact versions of SEMA-supported liability protection legislation. They join Georgia, North Carolina, Utah, Wyoming, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Kansas, which have all have enacted laws to provide businesses that follow public health guidance protection from unreasonable lawsuits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The Governors of both Nevada and Tennessee called their state legislatures into a special session to address issues that arose due to the pandemic. The Nevada legislature passed Senate Bill 4, which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Sisolak. The law provides liability protections for businesses, government agencies and nonprofits; however, it excludes certain medical facilities from these protections.

In Tennessee, Governor Lee commended the COVID-19 liability protection legislation as “historic” and signed the bill into law after it was passed by large majorities in both the Tennessee House and Senate. The law limits liability for businesses, schools and nursing homes, and theses protections are retroactive to August 3.

While these laws limit liability for businesses in certain states, SEMA and countless other trade associations and companies continue to push for wide-spread action on this issue from the U.S. Congress. Passing temporary and targeted COVID-19 liability protection on the Federal level would ensure businesses attempting to get back on their feet are not hindered by the threat of frivolous lawsuits.

For more information, contact Caroline Fletcher at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Nevada and Tennessee are the latest states to enact versions of SEMA-supported liability protection legislation. They join Georgia, North Carolina, Utah, Wyoming, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Kansas, which have all have enacted laws to provide businesses that follow public health guidance protection from unreasonable lawsuits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The Governors of both Nevada and Tennessee called their state legislatures into a special session to address issues that arose due to the pandemic. The Nevada legislature passed Senate Bill 4, which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Sisolak. The law provides liability protections for businesses, government agencies and nonprofits; however, it excludes certain medical facilities from these protections.

In Tennessee, Governor Lee commended the COVID-19 liability protection legislation as “historic” and signed the bill into law after it was passed by large majorities in both the Tennessee House and Senate. The law limits liability for businesses, schools and nursing homes, and theses protections are retroactive to August 3.

While these laws limit liability for businesses in certain states, SEMA and countless other trade associations and companies continue to push for wide-spread action on this issue from the U.S. Congress. Passing temporary and targeted COVID-19 liability protection on the Federal level would ensure businesses attempting to get back on their feet are not hindered by the threat of frivolous lawsuits.

For more information, contact Caroline Fletcher at stateleg@sema.org.

By Jay Carpio

The SEMA Video Archives is about re-living special moments in our industry’s history. From interviews with industry legends to SEMA Show recaps and more, these videos offer viewers a chance to watch our SEMA Family doing what it does best—working hard, pushing the limits and having a little bit of fun, too.

This week’s video features Battle of the Builders contestant Jerry Jacob and the opening of the emissions lab at the SEMA Garage.

By Ashley Reyes

The 2019 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund recipients.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $307,000 to 106 individuals this year, including scholarships for current students and loan-forgiveness awards to employees of SEMA-member companies.

“We’re excited to award this passionate group of individuals with our support as they embark on finding new ways to advance the future of the specialty-equipment aftermarket,” said SEMA Board of Director Chairman Tim Martin. “This year’s winners represent the diversity and young talent that our industry thrives on, and we look forward to how their contributions will drive us forward for years to come."

More than $3 million has been awarded to more than 1,600 deserving students since the program's establishment in 1984. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program are dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators by helping them get off to a successful start in their education and automotive aftermarket careers.

Online applications for next year's awards will be accepted Nov. 1, 2020, through March 1, 2021, at www.sema.org/scholarships.

For questions or additional information, contact SEMA’s Youth Engagement Manager Katie Hurst at 909-978-6693 or katieh@sema.org.

SEMA Scholarship Award Winners
Recipient (Institution Name, Major)

• Jordan Aguana (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering)
• Trevor Andis (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Mechanical Engineering)
• Mary Elizabeth Bannister (Auburn University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Zachary Barton (Auburn University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Jacob Beshara (Bethel College, Business Management)
• Alec Bianco (Colorado School of Mines, Mechanical Engineering)
• Martin Blair (Arizona State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Camden Boshart (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering)
• Rebecca Brunner (Central Maine Community College, Automotive Technician)
• Omar Carrizales-Suarez (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Mechanical Engineering)
• Takeshia Carter (Kennedy-King College, Autobody Collision)
• Olivia Celinski (DePaul University, Finance)
• Nicholas Chan (Las Positas College, Automotive Technology)
• Dallin Clawson (Brigham Young University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Cameron Cocalis (Colorado School of Mines, Mechanical Engineering)
• Elijah Collins (Valparaiso University, Mechanical Engineering)
• John Corder (Oregon Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
• Kevin Dennis (Rochester Institute of Technology, Civil Engineering)
• David Dixon Jr. (Wesleyan University, Economics)
• Bonifacio Duller III (College for Creative Studies, Automotive Technology)
• Chad Eisele (Clemson University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Colton Elfstrom (Gonzaga University, Computer Engineering)
• Isabelle Erickson (Iowa State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Emily Fuchsen (Lincoln College of Technology, Autobody Collision)
• Benjamin Glaus (Minnesota State University-Mankato, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• April Graham (Utah Valley University, Autobody Collision)
• Samuel Griffith (Northwood University, Automotive Marketing & Management)
• Christian Gutierrez (Florida International University, Construction)
• Michael Hand (Pennsylvania State University, Electrical Engineering)
• John Hartman (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Thomas Havemann (Clemson University, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Alix Helton (Colorado State University, Engineering)
• Ryan Hinchberger (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Mark Jaszkowiak (University of Idaho, Mechanical Engineering)
• Isaac Johnson (University of Indianapolis, Mechanical Engineering)
• Robert Johnson, Jr. (Highland Community College, Automotive Maintenance)
• Zachary Jones (Clemson University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Christopher Kay (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
• Jered Kennedy (Colorado School of Mines, Mechanical Engineering)
• Henry Kingwill III (College of Lake County, Autobody Collision)
• Tyler Kraft (University of Akron, Mechanical Engineering)
• Matt Lambert (Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Automotive Technology)
• James Larmour (Nashville Auto Diesel College, Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technician)
• Joshua Larson (Minnesota State University-Mankato, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Nicholas Lent (Monroe Community College, Information Technology & Computing)
• Francesco LoGiudice Jr. (Farmingdale State College, Automotive Technology)
• Scotty Lucas (University of the Pacific, Mechanical Engineering)
• Morgan Malencia (Ohio State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Samuel Maner (The University of Alabama, Mechanical Engineering)
• Brandan Marhefka (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding)
• Spencer Marler (Brigham Young University-Idaho, Business Management)
• Omar Martinez (Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Sydney McQueary (The University of Tennessee, Mechanical Engineering)
• Leticia Mercado (University of New Mexico, Mechanical Engineering)
• Caleb Messer (Mississippi State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Evan Mihalko (Gannon University, Mechanical Engineering)
• John Milbrandt (University of Akron, Mechanical Engineering)
• Sloane Miller (North Carolina A&T State University, Computer Programming)
• Lauren Mims (Clemson University, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Dudley Moore (The University of Alabama, Mechanical Engineering)
• Nicholas Nicholson (University of Northwestern Ohio, High Performance Automotive)
• Christian Nisperos (University of California-Berkeley, Mechanical Engineering)
• Shane Olson (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Computer Engineering)
• Ryan Ott (Kennesaw State University, Marketing)
• Austin Owen (Western Michigan University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Sebastian Pereira (Harvard University, Computer Programming)
• Kenny Phan (Clemson University, Electrical Engineering)
• Anthony Plummer (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automotive Technology)
• John Rafferty (North Dakota State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Nathan Ragsdale (Montana State University, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
• Emma Ricketts (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
• Sean Robinson (McPherson College, Automotive Technology)
• Brady Robling (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Raquel Rodriguez (Southwest Career Institute, Automotive Technology)
• Corbin Russ (University of Arkansas, Mechanical Engineering)
• Shay Saarie (Dakota Wesleyan University, Business Management)
• David Scagliotta (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automotive Technology)
• John Shanahan (Western Technical College, Automotive Technology)
• Parker Simpson (Rhode Island School of Design, Fine Arts)
• Michael Stamboulian (Villanova University, Business Management)
• Ashley Stamboulian (Villanova University, Business Management)
• William Sullivan (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automotive Technology)
• Ethan Tai (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Information Technology & Sciences)
• Matthew Trees (Texas A&M University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Michael Ustes (University of Michigan-Dearborn, Mechanical Engineering)
• Jacqueline van Zyl (Georgia Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering – Top Student Award)
• Luke Voldahl (Eastern Michigan University, Information Technology)
• Vance Weber (Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• William Welch (University of California-Los Angeles, Mechanical Engineering)
• Joshua Wilhelm (Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Kinzie Wilson (Belmont Abbey College, Business Management)
• Christopher Wong (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering)
• Madison Wong (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Computer Engineering)

SEMA Loan Forgiveness Award Winners
Recipient (Employer, Institution Name, Major)

• Sophia Dancel (Ford Motor Company, Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Kyle Ebner (Ford Motor Company, University of Detroit Mercy, Product Development)
• Eric Harding (Pratt & Miller Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Mechanical Engineering)
• Weston Kulman (Pratt & Miller Engineering, Northwestern University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Jay McFarland (Holley Performance Products, Mid-Continent University, Business Management)
• Mark Mollica (ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America, University of San Diego, Mechanical Engineering)
• Joel Negrete (Cummins, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
• Hunter Pauloski (Competition Cams, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Christopher Pearson (Directed, University of Southern California, Business Management)
• Nicholas Soave (Race Winning Brands, Kennesaw State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Janelle Storey (Automotive Lift Institute, SUNY College at Cortland, Graphic Design/Art)
• James Stray (SAM Tech, SAM Tech, Automotive Technology)
• Jamison Wilcox (COMP Performance Group, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Automotive Engineering & Technology)

By Ashley Reyes

The 2019 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund recipients.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $307,000 to 106 individuals this year, including scholarships for current students and loan-forgiveness awards to employees of SEMA-member companies.

“We’re excited to award this passionate group of individuals with our support as they embark on finding new ways to advance the future of the specialty-equipment aftermarket,” said SEMA Board of Director Chairman Tim Martin. “This year’s winners represent the diversity and young talent that our industry thrives on, and we look forward to how their contributions will drive us forward for years to come."

More than $3 million has been awarded to more than 1,600 deserving students since the program's establishment in 1984. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program are dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators by helping them get off to a successful start in their education and automotive aftermarket careers.

Online applications for next year's awards will be accepted Nov. 1, 2020, through March 1, 2021, at www.sema.org/scholarships.

For questions or additional information, contact SEMA’s Youth Engagement Manager Katie Hurst at 909-978-6693 or katieh@sema.org.

SEMA Scholarship Award Winners
Recipient (Institution Name, Major)

• Jordan Aguana (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering)
• Trevor Andis (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Mechanical Engineering)
• Mary Elizabeth Bannister (Auburn University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Zachary Barton (Auburn University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Jacob Beshara (Bethel College, Business Management)
• Alec Bianco (Colorado School of Mines, Mechanical Engineering)
• Martin Blair (Arizona State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Camden Boshart (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering)
• Rebecca Brunner (Central Maine Community College, Automotive Technician)
• Omar Carrizales-Suarez (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Mechanical Engineering)
• Takeshia Carter (Kennedy-King College, Autobody Collision)
• Olivia Celinski (DePaul University, Finance)
• Nicholas Chan (Las Positas College, Automotive Technology)
• Dallin Clawson (Brigham Young University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Cameron Cocalis (Colorado School of Mines, Mechanical Engineering)
• Elijah Collins (Valparaiso University, Mechanical Engineering)
• John Corder (Oregon Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
• Kevin Dennis (Rochester Institute of Technology, Civil Engineering)
• David Dixon Jr. (Wesleyan University, Economics)
• Bonifacio Duller III (College for Creative Studies, Automotive Technology)
• Chad Eisele (Clemson University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Colton Elfstrom (Gonzaga University, Computer Engineering)
• Isabelle Erickson (Iowa State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Emily Fuchsen (Lincoln College of Technology, Autobody Collision)
• Benjamin Glaus (Minnesota State University-Mankato, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• April Graham (Utah Valley University, Autobody Collision)
• Samuel Griffith (Northwood University, Automotive Marketing & Management)
• Christian Gutierrez (Florida International University, Construction)
• Michael Hand (Pennsylvania State University, Electrical Engineering)
• John Hartman (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
• Thomas Havemann (Clemson University, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Alix Helton (Colorado State University, Engineering)
• Ryan Hinchberger (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Mark Jaszkowiak (University of Idaho, Mechanical Engineering)
• Isaac Johnson (University of Indianapolis, Mechanical Engineering)
• Robert Johnson, Jr. (Highland Community College, Automotive Maintenance)
• Zachary Jones (Clemson University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Christopher Kay (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
• Jered Kennedy (Colorado School of Mines, Mechanical Engineering)
• Henry Kingwill III (College of Lake County, Autobody Collision)
• Tyler Kraft (University of Akron, Mechanical Engineering)
• Matt Lambert (Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Automotive Technology)
• James Larmour (Nashville Auto Diesel College, Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technician)
• Joshua Larson (Minnesota State University-Mankato, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Nicholas Lent (Monroe Community College, Information Technology & Computing)
• Francesco LoGiudice Jr. (Farmingdale State College, Automotive Technology)
• Scotty Lucas (University of the Pacific, Mechanical Engineering)
• Morgan Malencia (Ohio State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Samuel Maner (The University of Alabama, Mechanical Engineering)
• Brandan Marhefka (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding)
• Spencer Marler (Brigham Young University-Idaho, Business Management)
• Omar Martinez (Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Sydney McQueary (The University of Tennessee, Mechanical Engineering)
• Leticia Mercado (University of New Mexico, Mechanical Engineering)
• Caleb Messer (Mississippi State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Evan Mihalko (Gannon University, Mechanical Engineering)
• John Milbrandt (University of Akron, Mechanical Engineering)
• Sloane Miller (North Carolina A&T State University, Computer Programming)
• Lauren Mims (Clemson University, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Dudley Moore (The University of Alabama, Mechanical Engineering)
• Nicholas Nicholson (University of Northwestern Ohio, High Performance Automotive)
• Christian Nisperos (University of California-Berkeley, Mechanical Engineering)
• Shane Olson (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Computer Engineering)
• Ryan Ott (Kennesaw State University, Marketing)
• Austin Owen (Western Michigan University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Sebastian Pereira (Harvard University, Computer Programming)
• Kenny Phan (Clemson University, Electrical Engineering)
• Anthony Plummer (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automotive Technology)
• John Rafferty (North Dakota State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Nathan Ragsdale (Montana State University, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
• Emma Ricketts (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
• Sean Robinson (McPherson College, Automotive Technology)
• Brady Robling (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
• Raquel Rodriguez (Southwest Career Institute, Automotive Technology)
• Corbin Russ (University of Arkansas, Mechanical Engineering)
• Shay Saarie (Dakota Wesleyan University, Business Management)
• David Scagliotta (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automotive Technology)
• John Shanahan (Western Technical College, Automotive Technology)
• Parker Simpson (Rhode Island School of Design, Fine Arts)
• Michael Stamboulian (Villanova University, Business Management)
• Ashley Stamboulian (Villanova University, Business Management)
• William Sullivan (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automotive Technology)
• Ethan Tai (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Information Technology & Sciences)
• Matthew Trees (Texas A&M University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Michael Ustes (University of Michigan-Dearborn, Mechanical Engineering)
• Jacqueline van Zyl (Georgia Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering – Top Student Award)
• Luke Voldahl (Eastern Michigan University, Information Technology)
• Vance Weber (Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• William Welch (University of California-Los Angeles, Mechanical Engineering)
• Joshua Wilhelm (Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Kinzie Wilson (Belmont Abbey College, Business Management)
• Christopher Wong (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering)
• Madison Wong (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Computer Engineering)

SEMA Loan Forgiveness Award Winners
Recipient (Employer, Institution Name, Major)

• Sophia Dancel (Ford Motor Company, Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Kyle Ebner (Ford Motor Company, University of Detroit Mercy, Product Development)
• Eric Harding (Pratt & Miller Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Mechanical Engineering)
• Weston Kulman (Pratt & Miller Engineering, Northwestern University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Jay McFarland (Holley Performance Products, Mid-Continent University, Business Management)
• Mark Mollica (ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America, University of San Diego, Mechanical Engineering)
• Joel Negrete (Cummins, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
• Hunter Pauloski (Competition Cams, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
• Christopher Pearson (Directed, University of Southern California, Business Management)
• Nicholas Soave (Race Winning Brands, Kennesaw State University, Mechanical Engineering)
• Janelle Storey (Automotive Lift Institute, SUNY College at Cortland, Graphic Design/Art)
• James Stray (SAM Tech, SAM Tech, Automotive Technology)
• Jamison Wilcox (COMP Performance Group, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Automotive Engineering & Technology)