By SEMA News

The look and performance of a hot rod is virtually synonymous with the early days of the specialty-equipment industry. To many, hot rodding never grows old, and judging by the look and ingenuity found in these modern versions of classic style, it never will. 

Whether it’s a hot rod with a classic look, or the garage-built raw appeal of a rat rod, the SEMA Show highlighted the wide variety of hot-rod style throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center. 

To see more photos from the 2015 SEMA Show, visit www.semaphotos.com.

By SEMA News

The look and performance of a hot rod is virtually synonymous with the early days of the specialty-equipment industry. To many, hot rodding never grows old, and judging by the look and ingenuity found in these modern versions of classic style, it never will. 

Whether it’s a hot rod with a classic look, or the garage-built raw appeal of a rat rod, the SEMA Show highlighted the wide variety of hot-rod style throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center. 

To see more photos from the 2015 SEMA Show, visit www.semaphotos.com.

By SEMA News

The SEMA Show annually features some of the hottest, most innovative vehicles on earth. Whether it's trucks, hot rods, race cars or 4x4s, the SEMA Show floor will have a vehicle build themed and up-fitted to appeal to the senses of any enthusiast.

Here is a collection of 15 Ford Mustangs found on the Show floor of the 2015 SEMA Show. To learn more about the Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com. To view additional photos from the 2015 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAphotos.com.

By SEMA News

The SEMA Show annually features some of the hottest, most innovative vehicles on earth. Whether it's trucks, hot rods, race cars or 4x4s, the SEMA Show floor will have a vehicle build themed and up-fitted to appeal to the senses of any enthusiast.

Here is a collection of 15 Ford Mustangs found on the Show floor of the 2015 SEMA Show. To learn more about the Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com. To view additional photos from the 2015 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAphotos.com.

The ’66 Ford Bronco in the Royal Purple booth #23257 was built by Andy Leach of Cal Automotive Creations and is a top 21 finalist in the Battle of the Builders competition.

By SEMA News

Featured in the Royal Purple booth is a ’66 Ford Bronco built by Andy Leach of Cal Automotive Creations. It was revealed at a Tuesday press conference and was also a top 21 finalist in the SEMA Show Battle of the Builders competition.

The truck is powered by an X302 Ford Racing crate engine and Bowler 4R70W transmission. It features an Atlas 2 transfer case, 9-in. rearend and Dana 30 frontend. Bilstein provided the 7100 series reservoir shocks, while the chassis incorporates multi-link front suspension and leaf-spring rear suspension.

The custom body includes unique steed fender flares, a hood bulge and bumpers. The ride is lit with KC HiLites headlights and front-end rear fog lights, with body and paint by Adam Krause, owner of The Refinery. Method Race Wheels’ 17x9 beadlock wheels are paired with Toyo Open Country MT tires to finish off the ensemble.

Inside, a custom roll cage is outfitted by Recovery Room Hot Rod Interiors and with Boom Mat sound deadening. One-off Classic Instruments gauges can be found in the F-100 dash.

More information on the 2015 SEMA Batlle of the BUilders is available at www.semashow.com/botb.

The ’66 Ford Bronco in the Royal Purple booth #23257 was built by Andy Leach of Cal Automotive Creations and is a top 21 finalist in the Battle of the Builders competition.

By SEMA News

Featured in the Royal Purple booth is a ’66 Ford Bronco built by Andy Leach of Cal Automotive Creations. It was revealed at a Tuesday press conference and was also a top 21 finalist in the SEMA Show Battle of the Builders competition.

The truck is powered by an X302 Ford Racing crate engine and Bowler 4R70W transmission. It features an Atlas 2 transfer case, 9-in. rearend and Dana 30 frontend. Bilstein provided the 7100 series reservoir shocks, while the chassis incorporates multi-link front suspension and leaf-spring rear suspension.

The custom body includes unique steed fender flares, a hood bulge and bumpers. The ride is lit with KC HiLites headlights and front-end rear fog lights, with body and paint by Adam Krause, owner of The Refinery. Method Race Wheels’ 17x9 beadlock wheels are paired with Toyo Open Country MT tires to finish off the ensemble.

Inside, a custom roll cage is outfitted by Recovery Room Hot Rod Interiors and with Boom Mat sound deadening. One-off Classic Instruments gauges can be found in the F-100 dash.

More information on the 2015 SEMA Batlle of the BUilders is available at www.semashow.com/botb.

Larry Hite (second from right), winner of the Redtail Telematics Ultimate Road Mileage Challenge joins Redtail Telematics CEO Dr. Colin Smithers (left), Vice President of Sales and Marketing Anne Amoresano (second left) and Sales and Marketing Coordinator Davide Botturi.

By SEMA News

Redtail Telematics presented $1,000 to Larry Hite of Las Vegas, the winner of the company’s Ultimate Road Mileage Challenge, on Tuesday in the company’s booth at the 2015 SEMA Show.

For the worldwide promotion, fifty competitors who were chosen plugged the Redtail Telematics GPS device into the cigarette lighter/12-volt adapter in their vehicle and drove toward the prize. During the month of October, Redtail tracked their mileage on its website leaderboard. Hite ultimately logged the most miles.

Redtail provides technology solutions to insurance companies, vehicle fleets and individuals. The company offers a broad range of wireless services related to the continuous capture and analysis of high-frequency driver data.

According to Anna Amoresano, vice president of marketing, “SEMA is the ideal show for Redtail to connect with authorized resellers looking for a growing company offering state-of-the-art GPS products for families and fleets of between one and one million vehicles. Our veteran sales organization in the field can answer all your questions, but we’re also looking forward to meeting with you in person in our SEMA booth #11971.”

Larry Hite (second from right), winner of the Redtail Telematics Ultimate Road Mileage Challenge joins Redtail Telematics CEO Dr. Colin Smithers (left), Vice President of Sales and Marketing Anne Amoresano (second left) and Sales and Marketing Coordinator Davide Botturi.

By SEMA News

Redtail Telematics presented $1,000 to Larry Hite of Las Vegas, the winner of the company’s Ultimate Road Mileage Challenge, on Tuesday in the company’s booth at the 2015 SEMA Show.

For the worldwide promotion, fifty competitors who were chosen plugged the Redtail Telematics GPS device into the cigarette lighter/12-volt adapter in their vehicle and drove toward the prize. During the month of October, Redtail tracked their mileage on its website leaderboard. Hite ultimately logged the most miles.

Redtail provides technology solutions to insurance companies, vehicle fleets and individuals. The company offers a broad range of wireless services related to the continuous capture and analysis of high-frequency driver data.

According to Anna Amoresano, vice president of marketing, “SEMA is the ideal show for Redtail to connect with authorized resellers looking for a growing company offering state-of-the-art GPS products for families and fleets of between one and one million vehicles. Our veteran sales organization in the field can answer all your questions, but we’re also looking forward to meeting with you in person in our SEMA booth #11971.”

The drivers featured during the 2015 NHRA Breakfast were (from left) Leah Pritchett, Alexis DeJoria, the legendary Shirley Muldowney, Courtney Force and Erica Enders. Bob Frey, former driver and NHRA announcer, moderated the panel discussion.

By SEMA News

The 2015 NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show celebrated the success of women in drag racing. The 2015 drivers featured during the NHRA Breakfast were Erica Enders, Courtney Force, Alexis DeJoria, Leah Pritchett and the legendary Shirley Muldowney. The popular annual event at the SEMA Show, which has showcased many of the NHRA’s drivers, team owners and other characters within the sport, has grown into a must-attend affair for SEMA Show attendees, and this year’s program continued that tradition. 

The NHRA brought together some of its most successful women in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, and they discussed their memories and legacies.
SEMA Showgoers can visit the NHRA in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #22329.

The drivers featured during the 2015 NHRA Breakfast were (from left) Leah Pritchett, Alexis DeJoria, the legendary Shirley Muldowney, Courtney Force and Erica Enders. Bob Frey, former driver and NHRA announcer, moderated the panel discussion.

By SEMA News

The 2015 NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show celebrated the success of women in drag racing. The 2015 drivers featured during the NHRA Breakfast were Erica Enders, Courtney Force, Alexis DeJoria, Leah Pritchett and the legendary Shirley Muldowney. The popular annual event at the SEMA Show, which has showcased many of the NHRA’s drivers, team owners and other characters within the sport, has grown into a must-attend affair for SEMA Show attendees, and this year’s program continued that tradition. 

The NHRA brought together some of its most successful women in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, and they discussed their memories and legacies.
SEMA Showgoers can visit the NHRA in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #22329.