By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) granted exclusion for 36 products contained in List 3 Chinese imports subject to 25% tariffs. The products cover a wide variety of commodities but includes:

• Ratcheting chain hoists, other than skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising motor vehicles, such chain hoists not powered by an electric motor (described in statistical reporting number 8425.19.0000).
• Road wheels of aluminum for motor vehicles of subheading 8703.21.01, each measuring 30 cm or more but not over 51 cm in diameter and 14 cm or more but not over 28 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 8708.70.4545).
• Drive shafts, also known as propeller shafts, that connect a transmission to a differential, allowing a vehicle to move, designed for use in the manufacture of motor vehicles primarily used for amusement, recreation, sporting and off-road transportation classified in heading 8703 (described in statistical reporting number 8708.99.6805).

More information is available online.

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) granted exclusion for 36 products contained in List 3 Chinese imports subject to 25% tariffs. The products cover a wide variety of commodities but includes:

• Ratcheting chain hoists, other than skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising motor vehicles, such chain hoists not powered by an electric motor (described in statistical reporting number 8425.19.0000).
• Road wheels of aluminum for motor vehicles of subheading 8703.21.01, each measuring 30 cm or more but not over 51 cm in diameter and 14 cm or more but not over 28 cm in width (described in statistical reporting number 8708.70.4545).
• Drive shafts, also known as propeller shafts, that connect a transmission to a differential, allowing a vehicle to move, designed for use in the manufacture of motor vehicles primarily used for amusement, recreation, sporting and off-road transportation classified in heading 8703 (described in statistical reporting number 8708.99.6805).

More information is available online.

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Team Summit Racing Equipment is one of teams that qualified for the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Finals at the Performance Racing Industry show.

In what has become a highly anticipated, must-see attraction of the SEMA Show, the first half of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge 2019 Dual Championship is in the books.

After a week filled with intense, race-against-the-clock action, five teams will move on to the Elite TEN next month at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Indianapolis. 

Congratulations to teams Fluidampr, Summit Racing Equipment, Engine and Performance Warehouse, Derale Performance and JEGS Performance.

The competition will take place through the week of the PRI Show, December 12-14, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

For more information on the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Team Summit Racing Equipment is one of teams that qualified for the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Finals at the Performance Racing Industry show.

In what has become a highly anticipated, must-see attraction of the SEMA Show, the first half of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge 2019 Dual Championship is in the books.

After a week filled with intense, race-against-the-clock action, five teams will move on to the Elite TEN next month at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Indianapolis. 

Congratulations to teams Fluidampr, Summit Racing Equipment, Engine and Performance Warehouse, Derale Performance and JEGS Performance.

The competition will take place through the week of the PRI Show, December 12-14, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

For more information on the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Ford will reportedly reveal its Mustang-inspired EV in less than two weeks. Here is a look  at a recently spied a model in production guise with a tight body wrap, providing an up-close look at the upcoming BEV.

The front end’s stylized fascia with thin headlamps, the side features a rapidly raking roofline, and the rear has vertical (Mustang-ish) tri-bar lights with a horizontal piece connecting them can all be seen. One of the more interesting design elements are the Mustang-like muscular front fender, which bulge out from before tucking in at the front doors. There's also rather interesting surface development on the doors and rear end, with the rear having no exhaust tips, confirming the EV nature of the vehicle. Ford has confirmed that the vehicle will be revealed November 17, ahead of the L.A. Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

Ford will reportedly reveal its Mustang-inspired EV in less than two weeks. Here is a look  at a recently spied a model in production guise with a tight body wrap, providing an up-close look at the upcoming BEV.

The front end’s stylized fascia with thin headlamps, the side features a rapidly raking roofline, and the rear has vertical (Mustang-ish) tri-bar lights with a horizontal piece connecting them can all be seen. One of the more interesting design elements are the Mustang-like muscular front fender, which bulge out from before tucking in at the front doors. There's also rather interesting surface development on the doors and rear end, with the rear having no exhaust tips, confirming the EV nature of the vehicle. Ford has confirmed that the vehicle will be revealed November 17, ahead of the L.A. Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

Ford will reportedly reveal its Mustang-inspired EV in less than two weeks. Here is a look  at a recently spied a model in production guise with a tight body wrap, providing an up-close look at the upcoming BEV.

The front end’s stylized fascia with thin headlamps, the side features a rapidly raking roofline, and the rear has vertical (Mustang-ish) tri-bar lights with a horizontal piece connecting them can all be seen. One of the more interesting design elements are the Mustang-like muscular front fender, which bulge out from before tucking in at the front doors. There's also rather interesting surface development on the doors and rear end, with the rear having no exhaust tips, confirming the EV nature of the vehicle. Ford has confirmed that the vehicle will be revealed November 17, ahead of the L.A. Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

Ford Motor Co. recognized the customization and vehicle crafting ability of several builders through the automaker's design awards. Ford presents the awards annually to the SEMA Show Ford vehicles that make a significant contribution to vehicle design and stand apart from all others at the Show.

Best of Ford Show Stand: ’19 Mustang by Webasto

Oustanding Achievement Award: ’20 F-450  by Deberti Design

Oustanding Achievement Award: ’19 Ranger by TJIN Edition

The winners for 2019 are:

• Best of Show: ’36 Ford Roadster by Pinkee’s Rod Shop
• Best of Ford Show Stand: ’19 Mustang by Webasto
• Best Heritage Award: ’69 Mustang by Ring Brothers

Outstanding Achievement Award winners for 2019 are:

• ’69 Boss 529 Mustang by SicChops
• ’69 F-100 by Jacks Speed Shop
• ’72 F-100 by Derek Churchyard & John Jinnings
• ’19 Ranger by TJIN Edition
• ’19 F-150 by J Roberts Marketing
• ’20 Explorer  by CGS Motorsports
• ’20 Explorer by Prefix Corporation
• ’20 F-450  by Deberti Design
• ’20 F-250 by LGE-CTS Motorsports

By SEMA Editors

Ford Motor Co. recognized the customization and vehicle crafting ability of several builders through the automaker's design awards. Ford presents the awards annually to the SEMA Show Ford vehicles that make a significant contribution to vehicle design and stand apart from all others at the Show.

Best of Ford Show Stand: ’19 Mustang by Webasto

Oustanding Achievement Award: ’20 F-450  by Deberti Design

Oustanding Achievement Award: ’19 Ranger by TJIN Edition

The winners for 2019 are:

• Best of Show: ’36 Ford Roadster by Pinkee’s Rod Shop
• Best of Ford Show Stand: ’19 Mustang by Webasto
• Best Heritage Award: ’69 Mustang by Ring Brothers

Outstanding Achievement Award winners for 2019 are:

• ’69 Boss 529 Mustang by SicChops
• ’69 F-100 by Jacks Speed Shop
• ’72 F-100 by Derek Churchyard & John Jinnings
• ’19 Ranger by TJIN Edition
• ’19 F-150 by J Roberts Marketing
• ’20 Explorer  by CGS Motorsports
• ’20 Explorer by Prefix Corporation
• ’20 F-450  by Deberti Design
• ’20 F-250 by LGE-CTS Motorsports

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s councils and networks highlighted individuals and companies with industry achievement awards during the 2019 SEMA Show. The awards are presented at various events and functions throughout the week.  All the council and network award winners are listed below. SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will present their 2019 Hall of Fame inductees at next month’s PRI Show.

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration
• ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts
• ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News

ARMO Business of the Year - JH Restoration	ARMO Person of the Year - Jim Menneto, Hemmings Motor News	ARMO  Hall of Fame - Dennis Roberts

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier
• HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments
• HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

HRIA Hall of Fame - Troy Trepanier	HRIA Industry Recognition Award - John McLeod, Classic Instruments	HRIA Business of the Year - American Autowire

Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
• TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product - Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group
  
  

TORA Hall of Fame - Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts	TORA Retailer of the Year - Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories	TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award - Jon Engen, DECKED
2019 TORA Influencer of the Year - Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing	Best Off-Road New Product - Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto
• Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
• Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs
• Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

PRO Manufacturer of the Year - AddOnAuto	Nat Danas Person of the Year - Dino Perfetti, Automotive Concepts
Restyler of the Year - Joe Hair, Integrity Customs	Jim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Ralph Jorge Sr., Specialty Automotive Treatments

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc.

WTC Hall of Fame - Tim Dietz, Standards Testing Laboratories Inc.

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics
• ETTN Ambassador Award - Chris Crecelius, Edelbrock

ETTN Techie Award - Ryan Truax, Advanced Fuel Dynamics

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)

• Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates
• Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Woman of the Year Award - Jennifer LaFever, Roush Yates	Jessi Combs Rising Star Award - Emma J. Powers, University of Akron Main Campus

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice, Motortrend
• Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC

Vanguard Award - Matthew Boice (middle), Motortrend	Young Executive of the Year Award- Matt Beenen, BuiltRight Industries LLC