By SEMA Editors

Jonathan Mill

Hot Rod General Manager Jonathan Mill, a long-time SEMA Cares committee member, recently termed out of his committee tenure. The following are his reflections on his experiences as well as advice for future volunteers.

SEMA Cares: Why was serving for SEMA Cares important to you?

Jonathan Mill: There are a lot of ways to give back in the association, but SEMA Cares is the only one that is completely selfless. I came from nothing and am very fortunate to have been able to make something of myself. The automotive industry provided that opportunity, and SEMA gave me the tools to make it happen. So when I first found out about SEMA Cares, I knew I had to get involved. Personally, I believe giving back should be a priority to anyone in the position to do so.

SC: What would you like people to know about SEMA Cares?

JM: I want people to know that by taking part in SEMA Cares, be it monetarily or voluntarily, you are absolutely changing the lives of children who need it the most. I urge anyone interested in getting involved to learn about the three charities we support. Go to a pinewood build and interact with the staff and kids involved. There is no amount of money or car parts that will make you as fulfilled as spending some time with the kids involved in these charities. It will really open your eyes and heart to what is most important in this life: love and gratitude.

SC: What were you the most proud of?

JM: The shear dedication of the team I got to work with. A small group of some of the busiest people in our industry didn’t even hesitate to carve out time to give back in a completely selfless manner. There is just not enough of that in this world.

SC: Anything else people should know about SEMA Cares?

JM: SEMA Cares lowers the barrier to give back in a meaningful way. It can be as simple as clicking a few buttons on your phone and making a donation. They take care of everything else. If you are reading this, I urge you to take action right now. It is that easy to make a difference in a child’s life.

For more information about SEMA Cares and how to get involved, visit www.sema.org/sema-cares.

Spies in Germany have caught the mid-engine Vette testing on and around the Ring with a lot less camo.

GM is currently hard at work on an all-new mid-engined supercar that is expected to join the Corvette lineup in 2019, more than likely as a ’20 model. The new mid-engine Corvette isn’t expected to replace the existing C7, which debuted for the ’14 model year, but instead serve as a halo car for the Corvette brand. The current C7 Corvette should be replaced sometime around ’22 MY after an eight-year run.

The mid-engine Corvette will undergo a landmark change in philosophy as Corvettes have always been front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars. Chevrolet has studied the idea of a mid-engine Corvette at several points in the nameplate’s history (and in fact, a mid-engine Corvette program was approved in 2007, but shelved due to GM’s 2009 bankruptcy).

The mid-engine Vette was originally expected to use GM’s upcoming twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8, but it’s now rumored to borrow the 6.2L LT1. Transmission is likely to be a DCT unit, with lightning-fast shifts, and according to Car and Driver, “Tremec’s TR-9007 seven-speed DCT will be the one and only transmission available.”

The mid-engine Vette will wear 245/35 ZR19 up front, and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.

Chevrolet has also trademarked the name “E-Ray,” which likely signifies that an electrified version will also be available. This could come in the form of a plug-in hybrid or possibly even an all-electric version in the vein of the Audi R8 e-tron.

GM has announced an $800 million investment to be designated for the Bowling Green assembly plant. This announcement is likely tied to the introduction of this car.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Spies in Germany have caught the mid-engine Vette testing on and around the Ring with a lot less camo.

GM is currently hard at work on an all-new mid-engined supercar that is expected to join the Corvette lineup in 2019, more than likely as a ’20 model. The new mid-engine Corvette isn’t expected to replace the existing C7, which debuted for the ’14 model year, but instead serve as a halo car for the Corvette brand. The current C7 Corvette should be replaced sometime around ’22 MY after an eight-year run.

The mid-engine Corvette will undergo a landmark change in philosophy as Corvettes have always been front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars. Chevrolet has studied the idea of a mid-engine Corvette at several points in the nameplate’s history (and in fact, a mid-engine Corvette program was approved in 2007, but shelved due to GM’s 2009 bankruptcy).

The mid-engine Vette was originally expected to use GM’s upcoming twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8, but it’s now rumored to borrow the 6.2L LT1. Transmission is likely to be a DCT unit, with lightning-fast shifts, and according to Car and Driver, “Tremec’s TR-9007 seven-speed DCT will be the one and only transmission available.”

The mid-engine Vette will wear 245/35 ZR19 up front, and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.

Chevrolet has also trademarked the name “E-Ray,” which likely signifies that an electrified version will also be available. This could come in the form of a plug-in hybrid or possibly even an all-electric version in the vein of the Audi R8 e-tron.

GM has announced an $800 million investment to be designated for the Bowling Green assembly plant. This announcement is likely tied to the introduction of this car.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Spies in Germany have caught the mid-engine Vette testing on and around the Ring with a lot less camo.

GM is currently hard at work on an all-new mid-engined supercar that is expected to join the Corvette lineup in 2019, more than likely as a ’20 model. The new mid-engine Corvette isn’t expected to replace the existing C7, which debuted for the ’14 model year, but instead serve as a halo car for the Corvette brand. The current C7 Corvette should be replaced sometime around ’22 MY after an eight-year run.

The mid-engine Corvette will undergo a landmark change in philosophy as Corvettes have always been front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars. Chevrolet has studied the idea of a mid-engine Corvette at several points in the nameplate’s history (and in fact, a mid-engine Corvette program was approved in 2007, but shelved due to GM’s 2009 bankruptcy).

The mid-engine Vette was originally expected to use GM’s upcoming twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8, but it’s now rumored to borrow the 6.2L LT1. Transmission is likely to be a DCT unit, with lightning-fast shifts, and according to Car and Driver, “Tremec’s TR-9007 seven-speed DCT will be the one and only transmission available.”

The mid-engine Vette will wear 245/35 ZR19 up front, and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.

Chevrolet has also trademarked the name “E-Ray,” which likely signifies that an electrified version will also be available. This could come in the form of a plug-in hybrid or possibly even an all-electric version in the vein of the Audi R8 e-tron.

GM has announced an $800 million investment to be designated for the Bowling Green assembly plant. This announcement is likely tied to the introduction of this car.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Spies in Germany have caught the mid-engine Vette testing on and around the Ring with a lot less camo.

GM is currently hard at work on an all-new mid-engined supercar that is expected to join the Corvette lineup in 2019, more than likely as a ’20 model. The new mid-engine Corvette isn’t expected to replace the existing C7, which debuted for the ’14 model year, but instead serve as a halo car for the Corvette brand. The current C7 Corvette should be replaced sometime around ’22 MY after an eight-year run.

The mid-engine Corvette will undergo a landmark change in philosophy as Corvettes have always been front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars. Chevrolet has studied the idea of a mid-engine Corvette at several points in the nameplate’s history (and in fact, a mid-engine Corvette program was approved in 2007, but shelved due to GM’s 2009 bankruptcy).

The mid-engine Vette was originally expected to use GM’s upcoming twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8, but it’s now rumored to borrow the 6.2L LT1. Transmission is likely to be a DCT unit, with lightning-fast shifts, and according to Car and Driver, “Tremec’s TR-9007 seven-speed DCT will be the one and only transmission available.”

The mid-engine Vette will wear 245/35 ZR19 up front, and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.

Chevrolet has also trademarked the name “E-Ray,” which likely signifies that an electrified version will also be available. This could come in the form of a plug-in hybrid or possibly even an all-electric version in the vein of the Audi R8 e-tron.

GM has announced an $800 million investment to be designated for the Bowling Green assembly plant. This announcement is likely tied to the introduction of this car.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Spies in Germany have caught the mid-engine Vette testing on and around the Ring with a lot less camo.

GM is currently hard at work on an all-new mid-engined supercar that is expected to join the Corvette lineup in 2019, more than likely as a ’20 model. The new mid-engine Corvette isn’t expected to replace the existing C7, which debuted for the ’14 model year, but instead serve as a halo car for the Corvette brand. The current C7 Corvette should be replaced sometime around ’22 MY after an eight-year run.

The mid-engine Corvette will undergo a landmark change in philosophy as Corvettes have always been front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars. Chevrolet has studied the idea of a mid-engine Corvette at several points in the nameplate’s history (and in fact, a mid-engine Corvette program was approved in 2007, but shelved due to GM’s 2009 bankruptcy).

The mid-engine Vette was originally expected to use GM’s upcoming twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8, but it’s now rumored to borrow the 6.2L LT1. Transmission is likely to be a DCT unit, with lightning-fast shifts, and according to Car and Driver, “Tremec’s TR-9007 seven-speed DCT will be the one and only transmission available.”

The mid-engine Vette will wear 245/35 ZR19 up front, and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.

Chevrolet has also trademarked the name “E-Ray,” which likely signifies that an electrified version will also be available. This could come in the form of a plug-in hybrid or possibly even an all-electric version in the vein of the Audi R8 e-tron.

GM has announced an $800 million investment to be designated for the Bowling Green assembly plant. This announcement is likely tied to the introduction of this car.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Spies in Germany have caught the mid-engine Vette testing on and around the Ring with a lot less camo.

GM is currently hard at work on an all-new mid-engined supercar that is expected to join the Corvette lineup in 2019, more than likely as a ’20 model. The new mid-engine Corvette isn’t expected to replace the existing C7, which debuted for the ’14 model year, but instead serve as a halo car for the Corvette brand. The current C7 Corvette should be replaced sometime around ’22 MY after an eight-year run.

The mid-engine Corvette will undergo a landmark change in philosophy as Corvettes have always been front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars. Chevrolet has studied the idea of a mid-engine Corvette at several points in the nameplate’s history (and in fact, a mid-engine Corvette program was approved in 2007, but shelved due to GM’s 2009 bankruptcy).

The mid-engine Vette was originally expected to use GM’s upcoming twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8, but it’s now rumored to borrow the 6.2L LT1. Transmission is likely to be a DCT unit, with lightning-fast shifts, and according to Car and Driver, “Tremec’s TR-9007 seven-speed DCT will be the one and only transmission available.”

The mid-engine Vette will wear 245/35 ZR19 up front, and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.

Chevrolet has also trademarked the name “E-Ray,” which likely signifies that an electrified version will also be available. This could come in the form of a plug-in hybrid or possibly even an all-electric version in the vein of the Audi R8 e-tron.

GM has announced an $800 million investment to be designated for the Bowling Green assembly plant. This announcement is likely tied to the introduction of this car.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By John Santos

Get a sneak peek into the classic American cars of two SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competitors.

Mark Delisle, who turned his love of Camaros into a business 12 years ago, will showcase one of his customized Camaros at this year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. He secured the name “IROC-Z” for the build, which features a custom front grille and a wide body. Delisle feels that the highest caliber of builders compete in Battle of the Builders and is fortunate to be able to participate this year. Learn more about his IROC Z Camaro:

Tony Arme of American Legends builds, services and repairs ’72-and-older vehicles, and will compete with a ’68 Mustang Coupe. The vehicle has been radically modified with nearly every part customized, from the Ferrari engine to the wheels and the rear window. Arme has given the classic car modern upgrades while still maintaining the vehicle’s beauty. Find out more about the ’68 Mustang Coupe’s vehicle modifications:

Subscribe to the SEMA Show’s YouTube Channel to see the latest builder interviews and more leading up to the 2018 Show.

By John Santos

Get a sneak peek into the classic American cars of two SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competitors.

Mark Delisle, who turned his love of Camaros into a business 12 years ago, will showcase one of his customized Camaros at this year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. He secured the name “IROC-Z” for the build, which features a custom front grille and a wide body. Delisle feels that the highest caliber of builders compete in Battle of the Builders and is fortunate to be able to participate this year. Learn more about his IROC Z Camaro:

Tony Arme of American Legends builds, services and repairs ’72-and-older vehicles, and will compete with a ’68 Mustang Coupe. The vehicle has been radically modified with nearly every part customized, from the Ferrari engine to the wheels and the rear window. Arme has given the classic car modern upgrades while still maintaining the vehicle’s beauty. Find out more about the ’68 Mustang Coupe’s vehicle modifications:

Subscribe to the SEMA Show’s YouTube Channel to see the latest builder interviews and more leading up to the 2018 Show.

By John Santos

Get a sneak peek into the classic American cars of two SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competitors.

Mark Delisle, who turned his love of Camaros into a business 12 years ago, will showcase one of his customized Camaros at this year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. He secured the name “IROC-Z” for the build, which features a custom front grille and a wide body. Delisle feels that the highest caliber of builders compete in Battle of the Builders and is fortunate to be able to participate this year. Learn more about his IROC Z Camaro:

Tony Arme of American Legends builds, services and repairs ’72-and-older vehicles, and will compete with a ’68 Mustang Coupe. The vehicle has been radically modified with nearly every part customized, from the Ferrari engine to the wheels and the rear window. Arme has given the classic car modern upgrades while still maintaining the vehicle’s beauty. Find out more about the ’68 Mustang Coupe’s vehicle modifications:

Subscribe to the SEMA Show’s YouTube Channel to see the latest builder interviews and more leading up to the 2018 Show.