By Katie Carson

SEMA Show attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members.

SEMA councils and networks welcome the companies and individuals who became council and network members during the 2015 SEMA Show. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members. The nature of these events varied from educational seminars, roundtable discussions, general membership meetings to discuss council initiatives and networking opportunities. The events drew record-breaking attendance and resulted in the addition of many new members.

SEMA councils and networks are designed for the betterment of the industry. Regardless of your company’s niche, there is a council or professional network for you! SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of niche-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular market segment. Each council and network have a select committee made up of the industry’s top talent and leadership. These individuals are nominated and elected by peers. Although these individuals have received the honor of council leadership, general membership is equally important. Meetings and teleconferences are regularly held to give leadership an opportunity to hear from the general membership, and for members to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Multiple opportunities are available throughout the year to volunteer for your council or network. You may be asked to author an article on your field of expertise, serve on a task force for a project or event or even be nominated to serve on the select committee. By volunteering, you can gain leadership experience, increase your industry knowledge, receive personal and company recognition and increase your contact list.

Membership dues are annual and vary based on the council and your SEMA membership category. Council dues range from $50 to a $150 per year. There is no cost to join the Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN), Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN), SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) or Young Executives Network (YEN). See individual council and network pages for membership eligibility. To get started, identify which council or network best fits your business or your personal goals and join!

For questions regarding the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) or Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), contact Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690.

For questions regarding the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) or Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

For questions regarding ETTN, MRN, SBN or YEN, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691.

For questions regarding SEMA membership, contact Gary Vigil at 909-978-6738.

By Katie Carson

SEMA Show attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members.

SEMA councils and networks welcome the companies and individuals who became council and network members during the 2015 SEMA Show. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members. The nature of these events varied from educational seminars, roundtable discussions, general membership meetings to discuss council initiatives and networking opportunities. The events drew record-breaking attendance and resulted in the addition of many new members.

SEMA councils and networks are designed for the betterment of the industry. Regardless of your company’s niche, there is a council or professional network for you! SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of niche-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular market segment. Each council and network have a select committee made up of the industry’s top talent and leadership. These individuals are nominated and elected by peers. Although these individuals have received the honor of council leadership, general membership is equally important. Meetings and teleconferences are regularly held to give leadership an opportunity to hear from the general membership, and for members to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Multiple opportunities are available throughout the year to volunteer for your council or network. You may be asked to author an article on your field of expertise, serve on a task force for a project or event or even be nominated to serve on the select committee. By volunteering, you can gain leadership experience, increase your industry knowledge, receive personal and company recognition and increase your contact list.

Membership dues are annual and vary based on the council and your SEMA membership category. Council dues range from $50 to a $150 per year. There is no cost to join the Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN), Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN), SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) or Young Executives Network (YEN). See individual council and network pages for membership eligibility. To get started, identify which council or network best fits your business or your personal goals and join!

For questions regarding the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) or Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), contact Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690.

For questions regarding the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) or Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

For questions regarding ETTN, MRN, SBN or YEN, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691.

For questions regarding SEMA membership, contact Gary Vigil at 909-978-6738.

By Katie Carson

SEMA Show attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members.

SEMA councils and networks welcome the companies and individuals who became council and network members during the 2015 SEMA Show. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members. The nature of these events varied from educational seminars, roundtable discussions, general membership meetings to discuss council initiatives and networking opportunities. The events drew record-breaking attendance and resulted in the addition of many new members.

SEMA councils and networks are designed for the betterment of the industry. Regardless of your company’s niche, there is a council or professional network for you! SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of niche-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular market segment. Each council and network have a select committee made up of the industry’s top talent and leadership. These individuals are nominated and elected by peers. Although these individuals have received the honor of council leadership, general membership is equally important. Meetings and teleconferences are regularly held to give leadership an opportunity to hear from the general membership, and for members to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Multiple opportunities are available throughout the year to volunteer for your council or network. You may be asked to author an article on your field of expertise, serve on a task force for a project or event or even be nominated to serve on the select committee. By volunteering, you can gain leadership experience, increase your industry knowledge, receive personal and company recognition and increase your contact list.

Membership dues are annual and vary based on the council and your SEMA membership category. Council dues range from $50 to a $150 per year. There is no cost to join the Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN), Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN), SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) or Young Executives Network (YEN). See individual council and network pages for membership eligibility. To get started, identify which council or network best fits your business or your personal goals and join!

For questions regarding the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) or Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), contact Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690.

For questions regarding the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) or Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

For questions regarding ETTN, MRN, SBN or YEN, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691.

For questions regarding SEMA membership, contact Gary Vigil at 909-978-6738.

By Katie Carson

SEMA Show attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members.

SEMA councils and networks welcome the companies and individuals who became council and network members during the 2015 SEMA Show. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members. The nature of these events varied from educational seminars, roundtable discussions, general membership meetings to discuss council initiatives and networking opportunities. The events drew record-breaking attendance and resulted in the addition of many new members.

SEMA councils and networks are designed for the betterment of the industry. Regardless of your company’s niche, there is a council or professional network for you! SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of niche-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular market segment. Each council and network have a select committee made up of the industry’s top talent and leadership. These individuals are nominated and elected by peers. Although these individuals have received the honor of council leadership, general membership is equally important. Meetings and teleconferences are regularly held to give leadership an opportunity to hear from the general membership, and for members to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Multiple opportunities are available throughout the year to volunteer for your council or network. You may be asked to author an article on your field of expertise, serve on a task force for a project or event or even be nominated to serve on the select committee. By volunteering, you can gain leadership experience, increase your industry knowledge, receive personal and company recognition and increase your contact list.

Membership dues are annual and vary based on the council and your SEMA membership category. Council dues range from $50 to a $150 per year. There is no cost to join the Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN), Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN), SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) or Young Executives Network (YEN). See individual council and network pages for membership eligibility. To get started, identify which council or network best fits your business or your personal goals and join!

For questions regarding the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) or Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), contact Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690.

For questions regarding the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) or Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

For questions regarding ETTN, MRN, SBN or YEN, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691.

For questions regarding SEMA membership, contact Gary Vigil at 909-978-6738.

By Katie Carson

SEMA Show attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members.

SEMA councils and networks welcome the companies and individuals who became council and network members during the 2015 SEMA Show. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members. The nature of these events varied from educational seminars, roundtable discussions, general membership meetings to discuss council initiatives and networking opportunities. The events drew record-breaking attendance and resulted in the addition of many new members.

SEMA councils and networks are designed for the betterment of the industry. Regardless of your company’s niche, there is a council or professional network for you! SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of niche-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular market segment. Each council and network have a select committee made up of the industry’s top talent and leadership. These individuals are nominated and elected by peers. Although these individuals have received the honor of council leadership, general membership is equally important. Meetings and teleconferences are regularly held to give leadership an opportunity to hear from the general membership, and for members to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Multiple opportunities are available throughout the year to volunteer for your council or network. You may be asked to author an article on your field of expertise, serve on a task force for a project or event or even be nominated to serve on the select committee. By volunteering, you can gain leadership experience, increase your industry knowledge, receive personal and company recognition and increase your contact list.

Membership dues are annual and vary based on the council and your SEMA membership category. Council dues range from $50 to a $150 per year. There is no cost to join the Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN), Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN), SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) or Young Executives Network (YEN). See individual council and network pages for membership eligibility. To get started, identify which council or network best fits your business or your personal goals and join!

For questions regarding the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) or Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), contact Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690.

For questions regarding the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) or Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

For questions regarding ETTN, MRN, SBN or YEN, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691.

For questions regarding SEMA membership, contact Gary Vigil at 909-978-6738.

By Katie Carson

SEMA Show attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members.

SEMA councils and networks welcome the companies and individuals who became council and network members during the 2015 SEMA Show. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members. The nature of these events varied from educational seminars, roundtable discussions, general membership meetings to discuss council initiatives and networking opportunities. The events drew record-breaking attendance and resulted in the addition of many new members.

SEMA councils and networks are designed for the betterment of the industry. Regardless of your company’s niche, there is a council or professional network for you! SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of niche-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular market segment. Each council and network have a select committee made up of the industry’s top talent and leadership. These individuals are nominated and elected by peers. Although these individuals have received the honor of council leadership, general membership is equally important. Meetings and teleconferences are regularly held to give leadership an opportunity to hear from the general membership, and for members to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Multiple opportunities are available throughout the year to volunteer for your council or network. You may be asked to author an article on your field of expertise, serve on a task force for a project or event or even be nominated to serve on the select committee. By volunteering, you can gain leadership experience, increase your industry knowledge, receive personal and company recognition and increase your contact list.

Membership dues are annual and vary based on the council and your SEMA membership category. Council dues range from $50 to a $150 per year. There is no cost to join the Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN), Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN), SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) or Young Executives Network (YEN). See individual council and network pages for membership eligibility. To get started, identify which council or network best fits your business or your personal goals and join!

For questions regarding the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) or Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), contact Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690.

For questions regarding the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) or Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

For questions regarding ETTN, MRN, SBN or YEN, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691.

For questions regarding SEMA membership, contact Gary Vigil at 909-978-6738.

By Katie Carson

SEMA Show attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members.

SEMA councils and networks welcome the companies and individuals who became council and network members during the 2015 SEMA Show. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in as many as 20 council- and network-hosted events open to the general membership and aspiring members. The nature of these events varied from educational seminars, roundtable discussions, general membership meetings to discuss council initiatives and networking opportunities. The events drew record-breaking attendance and resulted in the addition of many new members.

SEMA councils and networks are designed for the betterment of the industry. Regardless of your company’s niche, there is a council or professional network for you! SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of niche-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular market segment. Each council and network have a select committee made up of the industry’s top talent and leadership. These individuals are nominated and elected by peers. Although these individuals have received the honor of council leadership, general membership is equally important. Meetings and teleconferences are regularly held to give leadership an opportunity to hear from the general membership, and for members to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Multiple opportunities are available throughout the year to volunteer for your council or network. You may be asked to author an article on your field of expertise, serve on a task force for a project or event or even be nominated to serve on the select committee. By volunteering, you can gain leadership experience, increase your industry knowledge, receive personal and company recognition and increase your contact list.

Membership dues are annual and vary based on the council and your SEMA membership category. Council dues range from $50 to a $150 per year. There is no cost to join the Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN), Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN), SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) or Young Executives Network (YEN). See individual council and network pages for membership eligibility. To get started, identify which council or network best fits your business or your personal goals and join!

For questions regarding the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) or Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), contact Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690.

For questions regarding the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) or Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

For questions regarding ETTN, MRN, SBN or YEN, contact Bryan Harrison at 909-978-6691.

For questions regarding SEMA membership, contact Gary Vigil at 909-978-6738.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

L-R: Doug Grunnet, ALM Positioners; Dennis Hiffman, Tom Collins, Ed Dunne and Gary Collins, GSD Racing.

ALM Positioners Cup Awarded to GSD Racing

The ALM Positioner Cup was awarded to GSD Racing, driving a 944 Porsche entered in GT1. The Cup is awarded annually to the team accruing the highest number of points over the tripple-race series. The ALM Enduro Series consists of three annual races culminating with the ALM 12 Hour Enduro at the Autobahn—the longest in the Midwest.

MacCachren, McMillin Win 48th Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000

Staying consistent and relatively conservative, the desert racing of Las Vegas’ Rob MacCachren and San Diego’s Andy McMillin overcame a typically challenging 821.38-mile course and more than 200 competitors, driving to the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck victory last Friday at the 48th annual Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000. The duo finished the race that started and finished in Ensenada in 15:58:33 while averaging 51.41 mph in the No. 11 Rockstar Energy MacCachren Motorsports Ford F-150. In winning the race for the second straight year, they defeated a field of 239 starters in cars, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles and quads, but needed a little assist at the end to pull it out. Finishing second physically, the review of the data loggers and subsequent penalties gave MacCachren his eighth class win and third overall title in this race and McMillin his fifth overall and finish class win in this event. The starting grid included 31 starters in the marquee SCORE Trophy Truck division for high-tech, 850hp unlimited production trucks. View the official list of 48th Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000 finishers.

Danny Popp, in his Lingenfelter-powered Corvette, won the AutoCrosser of the Year title at the Goodguys Southwest Nationals 2015 Duel in the Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Driver Danny Popp Scores Third Major Victory of the Season

Danny Popp wrapped up a successful 2015 race season driving his Lingenfelter-powered Corvette by winning the AutoCrosser of the Year title at the Goodguys Southwest Nationals 2015 Duel in the Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona. Raised in a racing family, Cincinnati, Ohio’s, Popp was born to AutoCross. Soloing at SCCA AutoCross events at the age of 16, this win marks his second AutoCrosser of the Year title, having also won the national honor in 2013. Just two weeks ago, Popp claimed his third OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational victory, making him the first back-to-back champion and also the event’s first three-time winner. Popp’s other outstanding 2015 racing achievement was being named the Grand Champion at the Holley LS Fest. 

Compiled by SEMA Editors

L-R: Doug Grunnet, ALM Positioners; Dennis Hiffman, Tom Collins, Ed Dunne and Gary Collins, GSD Racing.

ALM Positioners Cup Awarded to GSD Racing

The ALM Positioner Cup was awarded to GSD Racing, driving a 944 Porsche entered in GT1. The Cup is awarded annually to the team accruing the highest number of points over the tripple-race series. The ALM Enduro Series consists of three annual races culminating with the ALM 12 Hour Enduro at the Autobahn—the longest in the Midwest.

MacCachren, McMillin Win 48th Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000

Staying consistent and relatively conservative, the desert racing of Las Vegas’ Rob MacCachren and San Diego’s Andy McMillin overcame a typically challenging 821.38-mile course and more than 200 competitors, driving to the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck victory last Friday at the 48th annual Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000. The duo finished the race that started and finished in Ensenada in 15:58:33 while averaging 51.41 mph in the No. 11 Rockstar Energy MacCachren Motorsports Ford F-150. In winning the race for the second straight year, they defeated a field of 239 starters in cars, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles and quads, but needed a little assist at the end to pull it out. Finishing second physically, the review of the data loggers and subsequent penalties gave MacCachren his eighth class win and third overall title in this race and McMillin his fifth overall and finish class win in this event. The starting grid included 31 starters in the marquee SCORE Trophy Truck division for high-tech, 850hp unlimited production trucks. View the official list of 48th Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000 finishers.

Danny Popp, in his Lingenfelter-powered Corvette, won the AutoCrosser of the Year title at the Goodguys Southwest Nationals 2015 Duel in the Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Driver Danny Popp Scores Third Major Victory of the Season

Danny Popp wrapped up a successful 2015 race season driving his Lingenfelter-powered Corvette by winning the AutoCrosser of the Year title at the Goodguys Southwest Nationals 2015 Duel in the Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona. Raised in a racing family, Cincinnati, Ohio’s, Popp was born to AutoCross. Soloing at SCCA AutoCross events at the age of 16, this win marks his second AutoCrosser of the Year title, having also won the national honor in 2013. Just two weeks ago, Popp claimed his third OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational victory, making him the first back-to-back champion and also the event’s first three-time winner. Popp’s other outstanding 2015 racing achievement was being named the Grand Champion at the Holley LS Fest. 

This is the new Ford Super Duty F-450 single-cab chassis cab. The basis of future heavy-duty work trucks as Ford leads the segment, the new F-450 will share many of the upgrades given to the F-250 and F-350 four-door trucks that were recently unveiled for a 2016 release.

Like the other Super Duty models, the F-450 single cab should be similar in design to the F-150, but with the Super Duty’s front end and more aggressive styling. That said, space for passengers should be improved over outgoing models.

Payload figures will undoubtedly improve with the new model. And a stiffer frame will be provided, thanks to a new box structure and greater use of high-strength steel.

Expect to see the F-450 released in 2016.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde