SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:34
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:27
By Fredy Ramirez
The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.
The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.
SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.
Holley Low-Ram Manifold Kit Front-Feed Holley announces the release of its Low-Ram Manifold Front-Feed kit. The base intake manifold is designed with a lower overall height to fit under a stock or mildly modified hood in the front-feed configuration. It is engineered to clear a 4th generation Camaro and C5 Corvette cowl without modification. The front entry plenum allows the design and fabrication of special throttle body adapters and/or inlet ducts for custom installations. The high-volume fuel rails utilize 8 AN o-ring ports and include mounting hardware. Overall height with the 105mm throttle body adapter is 6.86 in. 866-464-6553 |  |
Holley Fuel Module Quick Connect Holley introduces its Earls Fuel Rail and Fuel Module quick connect fittings. The fittings are designed to allow an upgrade to billet fuel rails or an in-tank fuel module while retaining the stock OEM style fuel hose. These adapters have -8 AN O-ring boss port fitting on one end. Constructed from stainless steel and aluminum in a 90-degree angle. 866-464-6553 |  |
Holley OEM Fuel Hose Adapter Fitting Holley releases its Earl’s OEM fuel hose adapter fittings. The fittings connection is designed to fit most vehicles. 866-464-6553 |  |
ACT Clutch Kits Advanced Clutch Technology announces the release of its Clutch Kits for the ’12–’18 Jeep Wrangler JK. The kit for the Jeep Wrangler includes a heavy-duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. ACT’s Heavy Duty Pressure Plate is engineered to increase torque capacity, durability and clutch life by providing 21% more clamping force, increased surface area, exclusive ductile iron casting, and hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear. 866-795-0052 |  |
Centerforce Solid Street Twin line Centerforce Clutches introduces its SST line of performance clutches. The line is designed to offer durability and torque capacity without sacrificing pedal effort. Available in a 10.4-in. diameter, the Solid Street Twin utilizes solid hubs to reduce rotational weight on the input shaft. 928-771-8422 |  |
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:27
By Fredy Ramirez
The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.
The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.
SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.
Holley Low-Ram Manifold Kit Front-Feed Holley announces the release of its Low-Ram Manifold Front-Feed kit. The base intake manifold is designed with a lower overall height to fit under a stock or mildly modified hood in the front-feed configuration. It is engineered to clear a 4th generation Camaro and C5 Corvette cowl without modification. The front entry plenum allows the design and fabrication of special throttle body adapters and/or inlet ducts for custom installations. The high-volume fuel rails utilize 8 AN o-ring ports and include mounting hardware. Overall height with the 105mm throttle body adapter is 6.86 in. 866-464-6553 | |
Holley Fuel Module Quick Connect Holley introduces its Earls Fuel Rail and Fuel Module quick connect fittings. The fittings are designed to allow an upgrade to billet fuel rails or an in-tank fuel module while retaining the stock OEM style fuel hose. These adapters have -8 AN O-ring boss port fitting on one end. Constructed from stainless steel and aluminum in a 90-degree angle. 866-464-6553 | |
Holley OEM Fuel Hose Adapter Fitting Holley releases its Earl’s OEM fuel hose adapter fittings. The fittings connection is designed to fit most vehicles. 866-464-6553 | |
ACT Clutch Kits Advanced Clutch Technology announces the release of its Clutch Kits for the ’12–’18 Jeep Wrangler JK. The kit for the Jeep Wrangler includes a heavy-duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. ACT’s Heavy Duty Pressure Plate is engineered to increase torque capacity, durability and clutch life by providing 21% more clamping force, increased surface area, exclusive ductile iron casting, and hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear. 866-795-0052 | |
Centerforce Solid Street Twin line Centerforce Clutches introduces its SST line of performance clutches. The line is designed to offer durability and torque capacity without sacrificing pedal effort. Available in a 10.4-in. diameter, the Solid Street Twin utilizes solid hubs to reduce rotational weight on the input shaft. 928-771-8422 | |
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:01
By SEMA Editors
 Ford has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020. |
Ford Motor Co. has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020.
2020 Ford Project Vehicle Program
Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2020
Award Recipient Notification Date: by May 1, 2020
All project vehicle requests must be submitted in two parts and meet the following Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program criteria:
Part 1
Email a one-page project summary—must be received by January 27, 2020. Include bullet points for:
- Vehicle/theme
- Vehicle modifications
- New-product development
- Promotional plan
- Vehicle display location at the 2020 SEMA Show
Part 2
Mail a detailed project proposal—must be received by February 3, 2020. Include details supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project vehicle examples.
Information on Ford vehicles is available at www.ford.com.
Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria
Aftermarket companies requesting project vehicles should be:
- A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development.
- Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars.
- Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan.
- A current SEMA member.
Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:
- Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
- Use Ford accessory products as specified and provided by Ford Motor Company.
- Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period.
- Purchase and maintain $3 million in general liability, $3 million in automotive liability, $1 million in employer liability and demonstrate worker’s compensation coverage. An umbrella policy may be used to achieve coverage limits.
- Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford logo intact and visible.
- Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine.
- Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner’s discretion.
- Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:
1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring the vehicle
6. Social-media exposure
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration
Submit Ford Project Vehicle proposals to:
Ford Motor Co.
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Kyle Ebner and Sherry Kollien
semainfo@ford.com
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:01
By SEMA Editors
Ford has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020. |
Ford Motor Co. has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020.
2020 Ford Project Vehicle Program
Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2020
Award Recipient Notification Date: by May 1, 2020
All project vehicle requests must be submitted in two parts and meet the following Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program criteria:
Part 1
Email a one-page project summary—must be received by January 27, 2020. Include bullet points for:
- Vehicle/theme
- Vehicle modifications
- New-product development
- Promotional plan
- Vehicle display location at the 2020 SEMA Show
Part 2
Mail a detailed project proposal—must be received by February 3, 2020. Include details supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project vehicle examples.
Information on Ford vehicles is available at www.ford.com.
Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria
Aftermarket companies requesting project vehicles should be:
- A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development.
- Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars.
- Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan.
- A current SEMA member.
Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:
- Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
- Use Ford accessory products as specified and provided by Ford Motor Company.
- Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period.
- Purchase and maintain $3 million in general liability, $3 million in automotive liability, $1 million in employer liability and demonstrate worker’s compensation coverage. An umbrella policy may be used to achieve coverage limits.
- Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford logo intact and visible.
- Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine.
- Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner’s discretion.
- Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:
1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring the vehicle
6. Social-media exposure
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration
Submit Ford Project Vehicle proposals to:
Ford Motor Co.
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Kyle Ebner and Sherry Kollien
semainfo@ford.com
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:01
By SEMA Editors
Ford has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020. |
Ford Motor Co. has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020.
2020 Ford Project Vehicle Program
Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2020
Award Recipient Notification Date: by May 1, 2020
All project vehicle requests must be submitted in two parts and meet the following Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program criteria:
Part 1
Email a one-page project summary—must be received by January 27, 2020. Include bullet points for:
- Vehicle/theme
- Vehicle modifications
- New-product development
- Promotional plan
- Vehicle display location at the 2020 SEMA Show
Part 2
Mail a detailed project proposal—must be received by February 3, 2020. Include details supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project vehicle examples.
Information on Ford vehicles is available at www.ford.com.
Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria
Aftermarket companies requesting project vehicles should be:
- A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development.
- Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars.
- Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan.
- A current SEMA member.
Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:
- Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
- Use Ford accessory products as specified and provided by Ford Motor Company.
- Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period.
- Purchase and maintain $3 million in general liability, $3 million in automotive liability, $1 million in employer liability and demonstrate worker’s compensation coverage. An umbrella policy may be used to achieve coverage limits.
- Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford logo intact and visible.
- Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine.
- Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner’s discretion.
- Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:
1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring the vehicle
6. Social-media exposure
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration
Submit Ford Project Vehicle proposals to:
Ford Motor Co.
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Kyle Ebner and Sherry Kollien
semainfo@ford.com
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 08:49
By Ashley Reyes
 Held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. |
Journalists who would like to secure their schedules in advance of the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference so they can better prepare for their meetings must register by Friday, December 20. Those who register afterward will receive their schedules on-site.
Held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. It is the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audiences’ needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.
Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, and meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.
Register now for the exclusive three-day event.
For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at 909-978-6722.
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 08:49
By Ashley Reyes
Held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. |
Journalists who would like to secure their schedules in advance of the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference so they can better prepare for their meetings must register by Friday, December 20. Those who register afterward will receive their schedules on-site.
Held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. It is the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audiences’ needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.
Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, and meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.
Register now for the exclusive three-day event.
For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at 909-978-6722.
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 08:41
Compiled by SEMA Editors
 Laurel Dasher |
Laurel Dasher Joins Paramount Data Management
Paramount Data Management (PDM Automotive) has announced the addition of Laurel Dasher as the new vice president, sales and marketing. In this new role, Dasher will lead the company’s sales and marketing efforts for the latest technology in automotive aftermarket data exchange between manufacturers and receivers. Dasher is a 20+ year veteran of the automotive aftermarket in serving various sales and marketing roles with MagnaFlow, Superchips/Edge Products, MSD Ignition and B&M Automotive. She has a long history of volunteering with SEMA, including serving two terms on the SEMA Board of Directors, Young Executives Network (YEN) chair, and she received the 2009 SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) Person of the Year and the 2005 Young Executive Network Person of the Year awards.
 EnerSys was presented the 2019 Allegiant Power “Best in Sales” award. |
EnerSys Wins 2019 “Best in Sales” Award from Allegiant Power
EnerSys has announced it is the recipient of the 2019 Allegiant Power “Best in Sales” award. Triumphing over 32 competing companies from across the country, the Transportation & Specialty team accepted the accolade during the annual Allegiant Power Show, held in Washington, D.C., from October 3–6. This award is earned by generating the most revenue during the three-day show. Since 2015, Allegiant Power has presented the “Best in Sales” award as a way of recognizing and thanking vendors for their commitment to the show and attendees.
Tuner School Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Tuner School, part of the Hennessey Performance Engineering family, is celebrating 10 years as an automotive technical school dedicated to teaching car enthusiasts how to modify and tune cars, sports cars and race cars. Tuner School is also adding additional classes and expanding into a larger, dedicated facility.
 Firestone Industrial Products Company LLC has opened a new distribution center in Chobienice, Poland. |
Firestone Industrial Products Opens New Distribution Center in Europe
Firestone Industrial Products Company LLC (FSIP) announced a change in supply-chain strategy with the opening of its new distribution center in Chobienice, Poland. The distribution center has been officially opened by FSIP President Emily Poladian, and the facility will help to centralize the company’s manufacturing and distribution operations in Europe. Opening the new distribution center in Central Europe was a strategic choice for FSIP to better serve its customers in Europe. The new facility is located a short distance from the existing FSIP plant in Wolsztyn, Poland, enabling a smooth transfer of products from manufacturing to the warehouse. The modern distribution center has a footprint of more than 100,000 sq. ft., and it is equipped with four loading docks.
Motovicity Adds Injen Technology to Its Product Lineup
Motovicity Distribution has expanded its product lineup with Injen, available for shipment as of Friday, December 27.
Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 08:31
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
 The RPM Act reverses the EPA’s interpretation that the Clean Air Act does not allow a motor vehicle designed for street use—including a car, truck or motorcycle—to be converted into a dedicated racecar. |
U.S. Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) introduced H.R. 5434, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019 (RPM Act of 2019). The bipartisan RPM Act of 2019 protects Americans’ right to convert street vehicles into dedicated racecars and the motorsports-parts industry’s ability to sell products that enable racers to compete. SEMA is urging its members and all racing enthusiasts to contact their members of Congress and ask for them to support the bill. To send a letter to your members of Congress (it takes less than 30 seconds), visit www.sema.org/rpm.
The RPM Act reverses the EPA’s interpretation that the Clean Air Act does not allow a motor vehicle designed for street use—including a car, truck or motorcycle—to be converted into a dedicated racecar. This American tradition was unquestioned for nearly 50 years until 2015 when the EPA took the position that converted vehicles must remain emissions-compliant, even though they are no longer driven on public streets or highways.
“SEMA looks forward to working with Congress to enact the RPM Act and make permanent the Clean Air Act’s original intention that race vehicle conversions are legal,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “We thank Representatives McHenry and Ruiz for introducing a bipartisan bill that will protect racing and the businesses that produce, install and sell the parts that enable racers to compete."
The RPM Act is well positioned to become law in 2020. The bill cleared several major legislative hurdles in the previous Congress, including passage by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee and hearings in the House and Senate. The bipartisan RPM Act included five other original sponsors: Reps. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Kurt Schrader (D-OR), Bill Posey (R-FL), Gil Cisneros (D-CA) and Michael Burgess (R-TX).
H.R. 5434 is the House counterpart to the Senate’s version of the bill, S. 2602, which was introduced by Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) and currently has 28 bipartisan cosponsors.
Motorsports competition involves tens of thousands of participants and vehicle owners each year, both amateur and professional. Retail sales of racing products make up a nearly $2 billion market annually. Most of the vehicles raced on the estimated 1,300 racetracks operating across the U.S. are converted vehicles that the EPA considers to be illegal.
For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.