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Chad Reynolds of BangShift.com was named the 2015 Robert E. Petersen Award recipient.

Chad Reynolds of BangShift.com Named 2015 Robert E. Petersen Award Recipient

Chad Reynolds of BangShift.com was named the 2015 Robert E. Petersen Award recipient during last week’s Media Appreciation Reception at the 2016 Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference (MTC). The reception took place last Tuesday evening after exhibiting manufacturers spent the day in private one-on-one meetings with media to showcase their products.

The Robert E. Petersen award is named in honor of the man to whom the motorsports industry owes so much, and is presented to an individual from the media who has made a positive impact on the industry and MPMC during the previous calendar year. The MPMC general membership was called upon to nominate and eventually vote for an outstanding member of the media.

BangShift.com prides itself on having some of the most up-to-date and comprehensive motorsports coverage around. Reynolds writes, produces video and publishes a large collection of content that appears on the site. BangShift.com also produces live streaming from motorsports events around the country. Reynolds faithfully attends the MTC every year, and this year, he volunteered his time to be a part of a Media Advisory Task Force for the MPMC. On the Task Force, he provides input to the council on coming media trends and how to keep the MTC, and the MPMC, relevant in a changing media landscape.

Reynolds joins the previous Robert E. Petersen Award Winners:

• 2004: Jeff Smith
• 2005: David Freiburger
• 2006: Dick Berggren
• 2007: Ed Zinke
• 2008: Bill Middaugh
• 2009: Karl Fredrickson
• 2010: Steve Wolcott
• 2011: James Lawrence
• 2012: Jim Ryan
• 2013: KJ Jones
• 2014: John DiBartolomeo

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Attend WTC General Membership Meeting

SEMA's Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) will host its annual long-range planning meeting and industry discussion Wednesday, February 10, in Diamond Bar, California.

SEMA's Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) will host its annual long-range planning meeting and industry discussion Wednesday, February 10, at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. This event is a chance for WTC members to work with council members to determine the focus and direction of the group for this year and beyond.

On the agenda are discussions of upcoming retailer education and consumer engagement resources in development by the council, as well as new sources of vehicle technical information available through SEMA. There will also be an open discussion on other challenges and opportunities in the wheel and tire industry.

The meeting will include a continental breakfast and networking lunch for attendees. All employees of WTC member companies and any wheel and tire professionals interested in learning more about SEMA and the WTC are invited to attend the event. Remote members are invited to participate in the discussion through our GoToMeeting portal.

RSVP to save your seat and submit discussion topics: click here.

For more information on WTC, contact Council Liaison Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696 or claytond@sema.org.

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By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

• WTC General Membership Meeting, February 10, 2016, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By Becca Butler

The three Battle of the Builders® finalists—(L-R) Bobby Alloway, Chip Foose and Alan Johnson—were seen with “Overhaulin’s” Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs prior to the announcement of the 2015 Battle of the Builders® winner.

Fans across the country watched behind-the-scenes interviews and got a glimpse of the 2015 SEMA Show during the SEMA Battle of the Builders® premiere on the Velocity Network earlier this week. The new one-hour TV special featured dozens of top vehicle builders and their cars and trucks as they competed for the title of the Ultimate Builder. With more than 200 entries, program finalists, by category, included:

Hot Rod:

• Bobby Alloway, ’33 Ford Roadster (Sponsored by PPG)
• Chip Foose, ’65 Impala (Sponsored by Pirelli)
• Jeremy Gerber, ’73 Camaro (Sponsored by Penske Racing)
• Alan Johnson, ’53 Studebaker (Sponsored by ARP Inc.)
• Andy Leach, ’62 Chevy Bubble Top (Sponsored by HRIA/ARMO)
• Jim and Mike Ring, Mustang Fastback (Sponsored by BASF)
• Kyle Tucker, ’70 Chevy Chevelle (Sponsored by SEMA Garage)

Off-Road:

• Casey Currie, ’14 Jeep JK with JK8 Truck bed (Sponsored by BFG)
• Phil/Jeremy Gerber, ’15 Chevy Colorado (Sponsored by Go Pro)
• Kenny Hauk, CJ2A - Willy’s Rock Rat (Sponsored by Omix-ADA)
• Dominic Le, Datsun Truck (Sponsored by Toyo Tires)
• Andy Leach, ’66 Half Cab Bronco (Sponsored by HRIA/ARMO)
• Kevin Stearns, ’11 Chevy Colorado (Sponsored by BDS Suspension)
• John Yeiser, Ford F2000 (Sponsored by Hella Inc.)

Sport Compact:

• Ryan Basseri, Honda Integra Type R (Sponsored by CSF Cooling)
• Freddie Fernandez, Nissan 240SX (Sponsored by ENEOS)
• Kevin Desirello, ’67 Datsun Roadster (Sponsored by Garrett by Honeywell)
• Eric Kozeluh, ’95 Toyota Supra (Sponsored by BBS)
• Sam Lee, BTR Edition Hyundai Veloster Turbo (Sponsored by Hyundai)
• Troy Spackman,’92 VW Corrado (Sponsored by ESAB Cutting & Welding Products)
• Neil Tjin, ’15 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec (Sponsored by Hyundai)

The program re-airs this weekend on the Velocity Network in the United States. Check your local cable or satellite provider for times and details, or visit www.semaignited.com to learn more.

By Becca Butler

The three Battle of the Builders® finalists—(L-R) Bobby Alloway, Chip Foose and Alan Johnson—were seen with “Overhaulin’s” Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs prior to the announcement of the 2015 Battle of the Builders® winner.

Fans across the country watched behind-the-scenes interviews and got a glimpse of the 2015 SEMA Show during the SEMA Battle of the Builders® premiere on the Velocity Network earlier this week. The new one-hour TV special featured dozens of top vehicle builders and their cars and trucks as they competed for the title of the Ultimate Builder. With more than 200 entries, program finalists, by category, included:

Hot Rod:

• Bobby Alloway, ’33 Ford Roadster (Sponsored by PPG)
• Chip Foose, ’65 Impala (Sponsored by Pirelli)
• Jeremy Gerber, ’73 Camaro (Sponsored by Penske Racing)
• Alan Johnson, ’53 Studebaker (Sponsored by ARP Inc.)
• Andy Leach, ’62 Chevy Bubble Top (Sponsored by HRIA/ARMO)
• Jim and Mike Ring, Mustang Fastback (Sponsored by BASF)
• Kyle Tucker, ’70 Chevy Chevelle (Sponsored by SEMA Garage)

Off-Road:

• Casey Currie, ’14 Jeep JK with JK8 Truck bed (Sponsored by BFG)
• Phil/Jeremy Gerber, ’15 Chevy Colorado (Sponsored by Go Pro)
• Kenny Hauk, CJ2A - Willy’s Rock Rat (Sponsored by Omix-ADA)
• Dominic Le, Datsun Truck (Sponsored by Toyo Tires)
• Andy Leach, ’66 Half Cab Bronco (Sponsored by HRIA/ARMO)
• Kevin Stearns, ’11 Chevy Colorado (Sponsored by BDS Suspension)
• John Yeiser, Ford F2000 (Sponsored by Hella Inc.)

Sport Compact:

• Ryan Basseri, Honda Integra Type R (Sponsored by CSF Cooling)
• Freddie Fernandez, Nissan 240SX (Sponsored by ENEOS)
• Kevin Desirello, ’67 Datsun Roadster (Sponsored by Garrett by Honeywell)
• Eric Kozeluh, ’95 Toyota Supra (Sponsored by BBS)
• Sam Lee, BTR Edition Hyundai Veloster Turbo (Sponsored by Hyundai)
• Troy Spackman,’92 VW Corrado (Sponsored by ESAB Cutting & Welding Products)
• Neil Tjin, ’15 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec (Sponsored by Hyundai)

The program re-airs this weekend on the Velocity Network in the United States. Check your local cable or satellite provider for times and details, or visit www.semaignited.com to learn more.

By Becca Butler

The three Battle of the Builders® finalists—(L-R) Bobby Alloway, Chip Foose and Alan Johnson—were seen with “Overhaulin’s” Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs prior to the announcement of the 2015 Battle of the Builders® winner.

Fans across the country watched behind-the-scenes interviews and got a glimpse of the 2015 SEMA Show during the SEMA Battle of the Builders® premiere on the Velocity Network earlier this week. The new one-hour TV special featured dozens of top vehicle builders and their cars and trucks as they competed for the title of the Ultimate Builder. With more than 200 entries, program finalists, by category, included:

Hot Rod:

• Bobby Alloway, ’33 Ford Roadster (Sponsored by PPG)
• Chip Foose, ’65 Impala (Sponsored by Pirelli)
• Jeremy Gerber, ’73 Camaro (Sponsored by Penske Racing)
• Alan Johnson, ’53 Studebaker (Sponsored by ARP Inc.)
• Andy Leach, ’62 Chevy Bubble Top (Sponsored by HRIA/ARMO)
• Jim and Mike Ring, Mustang Fastback (Sponsored by BASF)
• Kyle Tucker, ’70 Chevy Chevelle (Sponsored by SEMA Garage)

Off-Road:

• Casey Currie, ’14 Jeep JK with JK8 Truck bed (Sponsored by BFG)
• Phil/Jeremy Gerber, ’15 Chevy Colorado (Sponsored by Go Pro)
• Kenny Hauk, CJ2A - Willy’s Rock Rat (Sponsored by Omix-ADA)
• Dominic Le, Datsun Truck (Sponsored by Toyo Tires)
• Andy Leach, ’66 Half Cab Bronco (Sponsored by HRIA/ARMO)
• Kevin Stearns, ’11 Chevy Colorado (Sponsored by BDS Suspension)
• John Yeiser, Ford F2000 (Sponsored by Hella Inc.)

Sport Compact:

• Ryan Basseri, Honda Integra Type R (Sponsored by CSF Cooling)
• Freddie Fernandez, Nissan 240SX (Sponsored by ENEOS)
• Kevin Desirello, ’67 Datsun Roadster (Sponsored by Garrett by Honeywell)
• Eric Kozeluh, ’95 Toyota Supra (Sponsored by BBS)
• Sam Lee, BTR Edition Hyundai Veloster Turbo (Sponsored by Hyundai)
• Troy Spackman,’92 VW Corrado (Sponsored by ESAB Cutting & Welding Products)
• Neil Tjin, ’15 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec (Sponsored by Hyundai)

The program re-airs this weekend on the Velocity Network in the United States. Check your local cable or satellite provider for times and details, or visit www.semaignited.com to learn more.

By Becca Butler

The three Battle of the Builders® finalists—(L-R) Bobby Alloway, Chip Foose and Alan Johnson—were seen with “Overhaulin’s” Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs prior to the announcement of the 2015 Battle of the Builders® winner.

Fans across the country watched behind-the-scenes interviews and got a glimpse of the 2015 SEMA Show during the SEMA Battle of the Builders® premiere on the Velocity Network earlier this week. The new one-hour TV special featured dozens of top vehicle builders and their cars and trucks as they competed for the title of the Ultimate Builder. With more than 200 entries, program finalists, by category, included:

Hot Rod:

• Bobby Alloway, ’33 Ford Roadster (Sponsored by PPG)
• Chip Foose, ’65 Impala (Sponsored by Pirelli)
• Jeremy Gerber, ’73 Camaro (Sponsored by Penske Racing)
• Alan Johnson, ’53 Studebaker (Sponsored by ARP Inc.)
• Andy Leach, ’62 Chevy Bubble Top (Sponsored by HRIA/ARMO)
• Jim and Mike Ring, Mustang Fastback (Sponsored by BASF)
• Kyle Tucker, ’70 Chevy Chevelle (Sponsored by SEMA Garage)

Off-Road:

• Casey Currie, ’14 Jeep JK with JK8 Truck bed (Sponsored by BFG)
• Phil/Jeremy Gerber, ’15 Chevy Colorado (Sponsored by Go Pro)
• Kenny Hauk, CJ2A - Willy’s Rock Rat (Sponsored by Omix-ADA)
• Dominic Le, Datsun Truck (Sponsored by Toyo Tires)
• Andy Leach, ’66 Half Cab Bronco (Sponsored by HRIA/ARMO)
• Kevin Stearns, ’11 Chevy Colorado (Sponsored by BDS Suspension)
• John Yeiser, Ford F2000 (Sponsored by Hella Inc.)

Sport Compact:

• Ryan Basseri, Honda Integra Type R (Sponsored by CSF Cooling)
• Freddie Fernandez, Nissan 240SX (Sponsored by ENEOS)
• Kevin Desirello, ’67 Datsun Roadster (Sponsored by Garrett by Honeywell)
• Eric Kozeluh, ’95 Toyota Supra (Sponsored by BBS)
• Sam Lee, BTR Edition Hyundai Veloster Turbo (Sponsored by Hyundai)
• Troy Spackman,’92 VW Corrado (Sponsored by ESAB Cutting & Welding Products)
• Neil Tjin, ’15 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec (Sponsored by Hyundai)

The program re-airs this weekend on the Velocity Network in the United States. Check your local cable or satellite provider for times and details, or visit www.semaignited.com to learn more.

By Chad Simon

Professional car builders are invited to participate in the Pro Builder Face-Off Invitational during the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals, March 12–13, 2016, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, where builders from across the country will showcase their cars to compete for cash awards and the honor of being crowned Pro Builder of the Year.

The third-annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals, to be held March 12–13, 2016, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, will feature a collection of high-performance musclecars, pro-touring cars and street machines from across Southern California. For the third straight year, the Fairplex will donate its net proceeds from the event to the Alex Xydias Center (AXC) for Automotive Arts.

A new component to the main event this year will be the Pro Builder Face-Off Invitational, where professional car builders from across the country are invited to showcase their cars to compete for cash awards and the honor of being crowned Pro Builder of the Year.

“I conceived the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals because nobody was doing a musclecar show in this market,” said Dale Coleman, vice president, chief revenue officer at the Fairplex. “We [Fairplex] decided from day one to donate our net proceeds from this event to AXC. Over the first two years, we have donated more than $80,000. The bigger we make the event, the more we can donate to the charity. This is why we are adding the Pro Builder component.”

For more information regarding the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals and the Pro Builder Face-Off Invitational, visit the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals website.

Invited Pro Builders must RSVP to Len Emanuelson at 805-907-8346 or Len@AutoMediaProductions.com by Friday, February 19, 2016.

By Chad Simon

Professional car builders are invited to participate in the Pro Builder Face-Off Invitational during the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals, March 12–13, 2016, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, where builders from across the country will showcase their cars to compete for cash awards and the honor of being crowned Pro Builder of the Year.

The third-annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals, to be held March 12–13, 2016, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, will feature a collection of high-performance musclecars, pro-touring cars and street machines from across Southern California. For the third straight year, the Fairplex will donate its net proceeds from the event to the Alex Xydias Center (AXC) for Automotive Arts.

A new component to the main event this year will be the Pro Builder Face-Off Invitational, where professional car builders from across the country are invited to showcase their cars to compete for cash awards and the honor of being crowned Pro Builder of the Year.

“I conceived the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals because nobody was doing a musclecar show in this market,” said Dale Coleman, vice president, chief revenue officer at the Fairplex. “We [Fairplex] decided from day one to donate our net proceeds from this event to AXC. Over the first two years, we have donated more than $80,000. The bigger we make the event, the more we can donate to the charity. This is why we are adding the Pro Builder component.”

For more information regarding the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals and the Pro Builder Face-Off Invitational, visit the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals website.

Invited Pro Builders must RSVP to Len Emanuelson at 805-907-8346 or Len@AutoMediaProductions.com by Friday, February 19, 2016.

By Chad Simon

Professional car builders are invited to participate in the Pro Builder Face-Off Invitational during the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals, March 12–13, 2016, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, where builders from across the country will showcase their cars to compete for cash awards and the honor of being crowned Pro Builder of the Year.

The third-annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals, to be held March 12–13, 2016, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, will feature a collection of high-performance musclecars, pro-touring cars and street machines from across Southern California. For the third straight year, the Fairplex will donate its net proceeds from the event to the Alex Xydias Center (AXC) for Automotive Arts.

A new component to the main event this year will be the Pro Builder Face-Off Invitational, where professional car builders from across the country are invited to showcase their cars to compete for cash awards and the honor of being crowned Pro Builder of the Year.

“I conceived the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals because nobody was doing a musclecar show in this market,” said Dale Coleman, vice president, chief revenue officer at the Fairplex. “We [Fairplex] decided from day one to donate our net proceeds from this event to AXC. Over the first two years, we have donated more than $80,000. The bigger we make the event, the more we can donate to the charity. This is why we are adding the Pro Builder component.”

For more information regarding the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals and the Pro Builder Face-Off Invitational, visit the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals website.

Invited Pro Builders must RSVP to Len Emanuelson at 805-907-8346 or Len@AutoMediaProductions.com by Friday, February 19, 2016.