By SEMA Editors

(L-R): Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker were inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2016.

SEMA is now accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame. As a SEMA member, you have the opportunity to nominate an industry professional for the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame—an award established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth.

A rule of thumb to qualify could be to ask yourself the following question: “If this person had never existed, how would SEMA and the industry be different?”

Please take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, SEMA Hall of Fame criteria and listings of past inductees. In order to assist the Hall of Fame Committee in making their selection, please provide a brief statement, including accomplishments and comments as to why, based on the award criteria, the individual is deserving of this honor. Your completed nomination form is confidential and vital to helping the Hall of Fame Committee make their selection for the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

Please submit your 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 10 deadline.

The 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees were Matt Agosta, Steele Rubber Products; Chip Foose, Foose Design; and Gary Hooker, Hooker Headers.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

This is the ’19 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, caught while out on a test run near California City.

Hyundai will continue to make its compact sporty car entry distinctive, despite a redesign. The overall profile is very similar to the current car that was first shown in 2011, though the front should be updated and the rear appears to have a lower and wider look to it. It’s likely to again be based on the latest Accent subcompact, so the size of the Veloster shouldn't change too much.

The rear door on the passenger’s side only will also continue, judging by the obvious rear-door handle on the right side of this prototype and a covered-up rear quarter on the driver’s side. The A-pillar is a different design to the old car, however, and the glass on the rear hatch extends even further than before, possibly to give more light to rear passengers.

Engines should continue to include a low-powered model, a faster Turbo variant likely benefitting from the Elantra Sport's 200hp unit and a new N performance model from Hyundai's new subbrand, which will get a special exterior design package and handling and power upgrades.

Expect to see the new Veloster next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, caught while out on a test run near California City.

Hyundai will continue to make its compact sporty car entry distinctive, despite a redesign. The overall profile is very similar to the current car that was first shown in 2011, though the front should be updated and the rear appears to have a lower and wider look to it. It’s likely to again be based on the latest Accent subcompact, so the size of the Veloster shouldn't change too much.

The rear door on the passenger’s side only will also continue, judging by the obvious rear-door handle on the right side of this prototype and a covered-up rear quarter on the driver’s side. The A-pillar is a different design to the old car, however, and the glass on the rear hatch extends even further than before, possibly to give more light to rear passengers.

Engines should continue to include a low-powered model, a faster Turbo variant likely benefitting from the Elantra Sport's 200hp unit and a new N performance model from Hyundai's new subbrand, which will get a special exterior design package and handling and power upgrades.

Expect to see the new Veloster next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, caught while out on a test run near California City.

Hyundai will continue to make its compact sporty car entry distinctive, despite a redesign. The overall profile is very similar to the current car that was first shown in 2011, though the front should be updated and the rear appears to have a lower and wider look to it. It’s likely to again be based on the latest Accent subcompact, so the size of the Veloster shouldn't change too much.

The rear door on the passenger’s side only will also continue, judging by the obvious rear-door handle on the right side of this prototype and a covered-up rear quarter on the driver’s side. The A-pillar is a different design to the old car, however, and the glass on the rear hatch extends even further than before, possibly to give more light to rear passengers.

Engines should continue to include a low-powered model, a faster Turbo variant likely benefitting from the Elantra Sport's 200hp unit and a new N performance model from Hyundai's new subbrand, which will get a special exterior design package and handling and power upgrades.

Expect to see the new Veloster next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, caught while out on a test run near California City.

Hyundai will continue to make its compact sporty car entry distinctive, despite a redesign. The overall profile is very similar to the current car that was first shown in 2011, though the front should be updated and the rear appears to have a lower and wider look to it. It’s likely to again be based on the latest Accent subcompact, so the size of the Veloster shouldn't change too much.

The rear door on the passenger’s side only will also continue, judging by the obvious rear-door handle on the right side of this prototype and a covered-up rear quarter on the driver’s side. The A-pillar is a different design to the old car, however, and the glass on the rear hatch extends even further than before, possibly to give more light to rear passengers.

Engines should continue to include a low-powered model, a faster Turbo variant likely benefitting from the Elantra Sport's 200hp unit and a new N performance model from Hyundai's new subbrand, which will get a special exterior design package and handling and power upgrades.

Expect to see the new Veloster next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, caught while out on a test run near California City.

Hyundai will continue to make its compact sporty car entry distinctive, despite a redesign. The overall profile is very similar to the current car that was first shown in 2011, though the front should be updated and the rear appears to have a lower and wider look to it. It’s likely to again be based on the latest Accent subcompact, so the size of the Veloster shouldn't change too much.

The rear door on the passenger’s side only will also continue, judging by the obvious rear-door handle on the right side of this prototype and a covered-up rear quarter on the driver’s side. The A-pillar is a different design to the old car, however, and the glass on the rear hatch extends even further than before, possibly to give more light to rear passengers.

Engines should continue to include a low-powered model, a faster Turbo variant likely benefitting from the Elantra Sport's 200hp unit and a new N performance model from Hyundai's new subbrand, which will get a special exterior design package and handling and power upgrades.

Expect to see the new Veloster next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, caught while out on a test run near California City.

Hyundai will continue to make its compact sporty car entry distinctive, despite a redesign. The overall profile is very similar to the current car that was first shown in 2011, though the front should be updated and the rear appears to have a lower and wider look to it. It’s likely to again be based on the latest Accent subcompact, so the size of the Veloster shouldn't change too much.

The rear door on the passenger’s side only will also continue, judging by the obvious rear-door handle on the right side of this prototype and a covered-up rear quarter on the driver’s side. The A-pillar is a different design to the old car, however, and the glass on the rear hatch extends even further than before, possibly to give more light to rear passengers.

Engines should continue to include a low-powered model, a faster Turbo variant likely benefitting from the Elantra Sport's 200hp unit and a new N performance model from Hyundai's new subbrand, which will get a special exterior design package and handling and power upgrades.

Expect to see the new Veloster next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, caught while out on a test run near California City.

Hyundai will continue to make its compact sporty car entry distinctive, despite a redesign. The overall profile is very similar to the current car that was first shown in 2011, though the front should be updated and the rear appears to have a lower and wider look to it. It’s likely to again be based on the latest Accent subcompact, so the size of the Veloster shouldn't change too much.

The rear door on the passenger’s side only will also continue, judging by the obvious rear-door handle on the right side of this prototype and a covered-up rear quarter on the driver’s side. The A-pillar is a different design to the old car, however, and the glass on the rear hatch extends even further than before, possibly to give more light to rear passengers.

Engines should continue to include a low-powered model, a faster Turbo variant likely benefitting from the Elantra Sport's 200hp unit and a new N performance model from Hyundai's new subbrand, which will get a special exterior design package and handling and power upgrades.

Expect to see the new Veloster next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By Amelia Zwecher

Celebrate the one-year anniversary of SEMA's Career Center by taking advantage of free, 30-day internship job postings.

In 2016, SEMA took a step to help member business owners succeed with the addition of the Career Center Job Board. Celebrate with SEMA Education by taking advantage of free, 30-day internship job postings. Also, SEMA members can benefit even more with the single, 30-day online job-posting package. Paid postings are as low as $100, which is more than a 50% savings compared to other job boards.

Why should you post jobs on SEMA’s Career Center? Here are eight additional reasons to motivate you.

Since its inception, the SEMA job board stats are as follows (as of 1/27/17):

• Page views: 562,500 (all employers and job seekers)
• New job seekers: 4,620
• Time on-site: 3+ hours (job seekers are thoroughly reviewing job descriptions and updating their profiles)
• Unique visitors: 103,974 (job seekers are checking in on career opportunities regularly)
• Searchable résumé quantity: 2,000+ (job seekers are posting and updating their profiles regularly)
• Applications received: 4,463
• Average applications: 4 (this is an average submission for every candidate)
• New employers: 433 (your visibility will be prevalent!)

Take advantage today by visiting www.sema.org/jobs.

Questions? Contact Manager of Career Services Amelia Zwecher at ameliaz@sema.org.

By Amelia Zwecher

Celebrate the one-year anniversary of SEMA's Career Center by taking advantage of free, 30-day internship job postings.

In 2016, SEMA took a step to help member business owners succeed with the addition of the Career Center Job Board. Celebrate with SEMA Education by taking advantage of free, 30-day internship job postings. Also, SEMA members can benefit even more with the single, 30-day online job-posting package. Paid postings are as low as $100, which is more than a 50% savings compared to other job boards.

Why should you post jobs on SEMA’s Career Center? Here are eight additional reasons to motivate you.

Since its inception, the SEMA job board stats are as follows (as of 1/27/17):

• Page views: 562,500 (all employers and job seekers)
• New job seekers: 4,620
• Time on-site: 3+ hours (job seekers are thoroughly reviewing job descriptions and updating their profiles)
• Unique visitors: 103,974 (job seekers are checking in on career opportunities regularly)
• Searchable résumé quantity: 2,000+ (job seekers are posting and updating their profiles regularly)
• Applications received: 4,463
• Average applications: 4 (this is an average submission for every candidate)
• New employers: 433 (your visibility will be prevalent!)

Take advantage today by visiting www.sema.org/jobs.

Questions? Contact Manager of Career Services Amelia Zwecher at ameliaz@sema.org.