By Della Domingo

	The online application for next year’s scholarships will be accepted November 1, 2015, through April 1, 2016.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $150,000 to 58 individuals this year. This includes 45 SEMA scholarships presented to current students and 13 loan-forgiveness awards presented to employees of SEMA-member companies.

Recipients of these scholarships will enter into the disciplines of automotive engineering and technology, automotive aftermarket, mechanical engineering, business management, electrical engineering, education, industrial engineering and design, automotive machinist, public affairs/administration, graphic design, communications, and computer and information sciences.

More than $2 million has been awarded to more than 1,000 deserving students since the program’s establishment in 1984. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program are dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators by helping them get off to a successful start in their education and automotive aftermarket career.

The online application for next year’s awards will be accepted November 1, 2015, through April 1, 2016.

For questions or additional information, please contact Juliet Marshall, SEMA education manager, at 909-978-6655 or email julietm@SEMA.org.

2015 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Award Winners:

• Tyler Bagby, University of Central Missouri
• Steven Baltzell, Western Technical College (Jim A. Borre Award)
• Charles Becker III, University of Northwestern Ohio (Motorsports Parts Manufactures Council (MPMC) – Dan Borre Award)
• Jordan Belcher, Appalachian State University
• Matthew Bisbee, Lake Superior College (Top Student Award)
• Courtney Bisnee, Lake Superior College
• Skyler Brungardt, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
• Brenden Bungert, University of Minnesota-Duluth
• Erik Cahill, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) – John Menzler Memorial Award)
• Cody Casale, Art Center College of Design (Phil Weiand Award)
• Trevor Chaney, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Brain Choe, University of Washington-Seattle Campus
• Joel Cosby, Western Governors University
• Elijah DeWitt, Iowa Central Community College
• Nicholas D’Orazio, Georgia Institute of Technology (Bernie Karp Award)
• Austin Ellis, Colorado School of Mines
• Elizabeth Ellis, Texas A&M University
• Almon Evans, University of Northwestern Ohio (Joe Hrudka Award)
• Logan Farmer, University of Northwestern Ohio (Leo Kagan Award)
• Lael Gobble, Georgia Institute of Technology (Bernie Karp Award)
• Austin Hiebert, McPherson College (Automotive Restoration Market Organization [ARMO] – Jeff Moses Award)
• Cynthia Jones, Tyler Junior College
• Jeffery Kesterson, Oregon Institute of Technology (Thurston Warn Award)
• Carl Klamn, Western Governors University (Louis L. Borick Award)
• Daniel Konzelman, Northwest University (Manufacturer’s Representative Network [MRN] Award)
• Bryan Kuhn, Walsh University (Performance Warehouse Association [PWA] Award)
• Anna Layer, Western Michigan University
• Kevin Letterman, Stanford University (Louis L. Borick Award)
• Lillian Macaruso, University of Northwestern Ohio (Leo Kagan Award)
• Alison Queener, Kettering University
• Garrett Rider, University of Missouri-Columbia, (Wheel & Tire Council [WTC] – Michael Kunzman Award)
• Bobby Robertson Jr., McPherson College
• Robert Rose, University of Northwestern Ohio (Dick Dixon Award)
• Michael Shinkarenko, Spokane Community College (Steve Woomer Award)
• Kaylynn Simmons, University of Northwestern Ohio (SEMA Businesswomen’s Network [SBN] Award)
• Allen-Michael Skowron, Kettering University
• Sarah Spoto, University of Rochester
• James Stray, School of Automotive Machinists
• Patrick Stroupe, Art Center College of Design (Phil Weiand Award)
• Ryan Talaga, Northwood University (Nat Danas Award)
• Stephen Toth Jr., Ohio University (Harlan Felder Award)
• Byron Walker, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Travis Walters, University of Northwest Ohio
• Thomas Wee, Rosedale Technical Institute (Joseph B. Amato Sr. Award)
• Christopher Zendejas, California State University Northridge (K&N Engineering Award)

2015 SEMA Loan Forgiveness Award Winners:

• Robert Baldwin, Motor State Distributing (Performance Warehouse Association [PWA] Award)
• Benjamin Bosworth, Pratt & Miller Engineering
• Eric Burnett, Holley Performance Products
• Andrew Clutter, A.R.E. Accessories, LLC (Truck and Off-Road Alliance [TORA] Award)
• Calen Cussimanio, Nissan North America
• Collin Gentry, Meyer Distributing
• Robert Martin, Motor State Distributing/Lane Automotive (Performance Warehouse Association [PWA] Award)
• Gregory Masterson, Smart Inc./Chemical Guys (Professional Restylers Organization [PRO] Award)
• Bryan Newman, Coker Tire (Young Executives Network [YEN] Award)
• Steven Reini, Pratt & Miller Engineering
• Michael Robins, Ford Racing/Ford Performance
• Jessica Smith-Tarry, Summit Racing Equipment
• Jordan Sneathen, SEMO Classic Mustang Inc. (Walley Parks Award)

By Della Domingo

	The online application for next year’s scholarships will be accepted November 1, 2015, through April 1, 2016.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $150,000 to 58 individuals this year. This includes 45 SEMA scholarships presented to current students and 13 loan-forgiveness awards presented to employees of SEMA-member companies.

Recipients of these scholarships will enter into the disciplines of automotive engineering and technology, automotive aftermarket, mechanical engineering, business management, electrical engineering, education, industrial engineering and design, automotive machinist, public affairs/administration, graphic design, communications, and computer and information sciences.

More than $2 million has been awarded to more than 1,000 deserving students since the program’s establishment in 1984. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program are dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators by helping them get off to a successful start in their education and automotive aftermarket career.

The online application for next year’s awards will be accepted November 1, 2015, through April 1, 2016.

For questions or additional information, please contact Juliet Marshall, SEMA education manager, at 909-978-6655 or email julietm@SEMA.org.

2015 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Award Winners:

• Tyler Bagby, University of Central Missouri
• Steven Baltzell, Western Technical College (Jim A. Borre Award)
• Charles Becker III, University of Northwestern Ohio (Motorsports Parts Manufactures Council (MPMC) – Dan Borre Award)
• Jordan Belcher, Appalachian State University
• Matthew Bisbee, Lake Superior College (Top Student Award)
• Courtney Bisnee, Lake Superior College
• Skyler Brungardt, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
• Brenden Bungert, University of Minnesota-Duluth
• Erik Cahill, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) – John Menzler Memorial Award)
• Cody Casale, Art Center College of Design (Phil Weiand Award)
• Trevor Chaney, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Brain Choe, University of Washington-Seattle Campus
• Joel Cosby, Western Governors University
• Elijah DeWitt, Iowa Central Community College
• Nicholas D’Orazio, Georgia Institute of Technology (Bernie Karp Award)
• Austin Ellis, Colorado School of Mines
• Elizabeth Ellis, Texas A&M University
• Almon Evans, University of Northwestern Ohio (Joe Hrudka Award)
• Logan Farmer, University of Northwestern Ohio (Leo Kagan Award)
• Lael Gobble, Georgia Institute of Technology (Bernie Karp Award)
• Austin Hiebert, McPherson College (Automotive Restoration Market Organization [ARMO] – Jeff Moses Award)
• Cynthia Jones, Tyler Junior College
• Jeffery Kesterson, Oregon Institute of Technology (Thurston Warn Award)
• Carl Klamn, Western Governors University (Louis L. Borick Award)
• Daniel Konzelman, Northwest University (Manufacturer’s Representative Network [MRN] Award)
• Bryan Kuhn, Walsh University (Performance Warehouse Association [PWA] Award)
• Anna Layer, Western Michigan University
• Kevin Letterman, Stanford University (Louis L. Borick Award)
• Lillian Macaruso, University of Northwestern Ohio (Leo Kagan Award)
• Alison Queener, Kettering University
• Garrett Rider, University of Missouri-Columbia, (Wheel & Tire Council [WTC] – Michael Kunzman Award)
• Bobby Robertson Jr., McPherson College
• Robert Rose, University of Northwestern Ohio (Dick Dixon Award)
• Michael Shinkarenko, Spokane Community College (Steve Woomer Award)
• Kaylynn Simmons, University of Northwestern Ohio (SEMA Businesswomen’s Network [SBN] Award)
• Allen-Michael Skowron, Kettering University
• Sarah Spoto, University of Rochester
• James Stray, School of Automotive Machinists
• Patrick Stroupe, Art Center College of Design (Phil Weiand Award)
• Ryan Talaga, Northwood University (Nat Danas Award)
• Stephen Toth Jr., Ohio University (Harlan Felder Award)
• Byron Walker, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Travis Walters, University of Northwest Ohio
• Thomas Wee, Rosedale Technical Institute (Joseph B. Amato Sr. Award)
• Christopher Zendejas, California State University Northridge (K&N Engineering Award)

2015 SEMA Loan Forgiveness Award Winners:

• Robert Baldwin, Motor State Distributing (Performance Warehouse Association [PWA] Award)
• Benjamin Bosworth, Pratt & Miller Engineering
• Eric Burnett, Holley Performance Products
• Andrew Clutter, A.R.E. Accessories, LLC (Truck and Off-Road Alliance [TORA] Award)
• Calen Cussimanio, Nissan North America
• Collin Gentry, Meyer Distributing
• Robert Martin, Motor State Distributing/Lane Automotive (Performance Warehouse Association [PWA] Award)
• Gregory Masterson, Smart Inc./Chemical Guys (Professional Restylers Organization [PRO] Award)
• Bryan Newman, Coker Tire (Young Executives Network [YEN] Award)
• Steven Reini, Pratt & Miller Engineering
• Michael Robins, Ford Racing/Ford Performance
• Jessica Smith-Tarry, Summit Racing Equipment
• Jordan Sneathen, SEMO Classic Mustang Inc. (Walley Parks Award)

	The Racing and Performance Forum at the 2015 SEMA Show will feature insight on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

By John Waraniak

Racing and performance lifestyles are critical to OEMs and the continued relevance and innovation within the specialty-equipment community for both longtime members as well as next-generation racers, enthusiasts and fans. Ford’s latest GT, Raptor and Mustang, GM’s new Camaro and Toyota’s TRD Pro Series vehicles are excellent examples of OEM-aftermarket collaboration and technology transfer from the track to the street.

But, what is the future of racing and performance? Are today’s youth having an impact on grassroots? Are they impacting professional motor racing and performance technologies, series, sponsorships and marketing trends? Are the balance of performance formulas working to drive innovation and growth in the industry, or driving its demise?

Part of the Vehicle Technology Briefing Seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show, the Racing and Performance Forum features frontline experts providing insight on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

Racing and Performance Forum

When: Tuesday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Where: Las Vegas Convention Center

Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Panel:

• David Pericak, Ford Motor Co.
• Jim Campbell,  General Motors
• David Wilson, Toyota Racing Development
• Rob Prucka, CU-ICAR
• Scott Atherton, IMSA
• Colin Dyne, Red Bull Global Rallycross
• Dennis Michelsen, RaceTalkRadio

Registration: Register for The Future of Motorsports and Performance

SEMA Show attendees are encouraged to join the session scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register for the session here. 

	The Racing and Performance Forum at the 2015 SEMA Show will feature insight on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

By John Waraniak

Racing and performance lifestyles are critical to OEMs and the continued relevance and innovation within the specialty-equipment community for both longtime members as well as next-generation racers, enthusiasts and fans. Ford’s latest GT, Raptor and Mustang, GM’s new Camaro and Toyota’s TRD Pro Series vehicles are excellent examples of OEM-aftermarket collaboration and technology transfer from the track to the street.

But, what is the future of racing and performance? Are today’s youth having an impact on grassroots? Are they impacting professional motor racing and performance technologies, series, sponsorships and marketing trends? Are the balance of performance formulas working to drive innovation and growth in the industry, or driving its demise?

Part of the Vehicle Technology Briefing Seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show, the Racing and Performance Forum features frontline experts providing insight on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

Racing and Performance Forum

When: Tuesday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Where: Las Vegas Convention Center

Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Panel:

• David Pericak, Ford Motor Co.
• Jim Campbell,  General Motors
• David Wilson, Toyota Racing Development
• Rob Prucka, CU-ICAR
• Scott Atherton, IMSA
• Colin Dyne, Red Bull Global Rallycross
• Dennis Michelsen, RaceTalkRadio

Registration: Register for The Future of Motorsports and Performance

SEMA Show attendees are encouraged to join the session scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register for the session here. 

	The Racing and Performance Forum at the 2015 SEMA Show will feature insight on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

By John Waraniak

Racing and performance lifestyles are critical to OEMs and the continued relevance and innovation within the specialty-equipment community for both longtime members as well as next-generation racers, enthusiasts and fans. Ford’s latest GT, Raptor and Mustang, GM’s new Camaro and Toyota’s TRD Pro Series vehicles are excellent examples of OEM-aftermarket collaboration and technology transfer from the track to the street.

But, what is the future of racing and performance? Are today’s youth having an impact on grassroots? Are they impacting professional motor racing and performance technologies, series, sponsorships and marketing trends? Are the balance of performance formulas working to drive innovation and growth in the industry, or driving its demise?

Part of the Vehicle Technology Briefing Seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show, the Racing and Performance Forum features frontline experts providing insight on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

Racing and Performance Forum

When: Tuesday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Where: Las Vegas Convention Center

Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Panel:

• David Pericak, Ford Motor Co.
• Jim Campbell,  General Motors
• David Wilson, Toyota Racing Development
• Rob Prucka, CU-ICAR
• Scott Atherton, IMSA
• Colin Dyne, Red Bull Global Rallycross
• Dennis Michelsen, RaceTalkRadio

Registration: Register for The Future of Motorsports and Performance

SEMA Show attendees are encouraged to join the session scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register for the session here. 

By Monika Earle

	SEMA Garage services include the actual emissions testing, assistance in the analysis of test data, preparation of certification applications and other laboratory and marketing information.

The newly renovated SEMA Garage is now taking appointments for SEMA members to have emissions-related products tested in its Emissions Compliance Center. Experts are available to help members navigate the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) certification process in a reduced-cost, streamlined manner.

The 15,000 square-foot facility, which opened in 2013 in response to industry demand for a user-friendly resource for complying with emissions standards, was recently remodeled to include a new state-of-the art Canister Load Bench, Emissions Chassis Dynamometer and AVL AMA i60 Emissions Bench.  
 
All automotive parts and components that affect emissions of a motor vehicle—such as air filters, cam shafts, exhaust headers, intake/exhaust components and turbochargers—require testing and certification to demonstrate that they do not increase vehicle emissions. Basic dyno services or baseline/R&D testing are being provided now, with CARB certification available later this year.

SEMA Garage services include the actual emissions testing, assistance in the analysis of test data, preparation of certification applications and other laboratory and marketing information.

For further information and personalized service, visit www.semagarage.com or, contact SEMA Compliance Center Manager, Peter Treydte at 909-978-6673 or petert@sema.org.