By SEMA Editors

The Red Bull Global Rallycross season finale will be held at The LINQ Promenade during the 2014 SEMA Show.

The Red Bull Global Rallycross will return to Las Vegas for its season finale for the third consecutive year, November 4–5. Tickets are now on sale, and 30% savings on all tickets are available by using the SEMA discount code “SEMAVEGAS.”

Held in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, which is the host venue, presenting sponsor and event partner, the action will take place at The LINQ Hotel & Casino during the 2014 SEMA Show.

For the first time in series history, four drivers enter the finale with a chance at the championship: Ken Block, winner of the 2013 Las Vegas race; former Formula 1 stars Scott Speed and Nelson Piquet Jr.; and defending GRC Lites champion Joni Wiman. The four championship-eligible drivers have combined for four victories, 16 podiums and eight poles so far in 2014. All four drivers are within 30 points of one another entering the final race, meaning that the best finisher among them in Las Vegas will likely take home the season-long championship.

Other drivers planning to compete include 2012 Las Vegas winner Tanner Foust; multiple X Games gold medalists Brian Deegan and Bucky Lasek; current GRC Lites champion Mitchell DeJong; and Sverre Isachsen, winner of the series’ most recent race at DirtFish Rally School in Snoqualmie, Washington.

Purchase tickets to Red Bull Global Rallycross Las Vegas at The LINQ. The race will be broadcast on NBC, Sunday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m. (EST).

By SEMA Editors

The Red Bull Global Rallycross season finale will be held at The LINQ Promenade during the 2014 SEMA Show.

The Red Bull Global Rallycross will return to Las Vegas for its season finale for the third consecutive year, November 4–5. Tickets are now on sale, and 30% savings on all tickets are available by using the SEMA discount code “SEMAVEGAS.”

Held in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, which is the host venue, presenting sponsor and event partner, the action will take place at The LINQ Hotel & Casino during the 2014 SEMA Show.

For the first time in series history, four drivers enter the finale with a chance at the championship: Ken Block, winner of the 2013 Las Vegas race; former Formula 1 stars Scott Speed and Nelson Piquet Jr.; and defending GRC Lites champion Joni Wiman. The four championship-eligible drivers have combined for four victories, 16 podiums and eight poles so far in 2014. All four drivers are within 30 points of one another entering the final race, meaning that the best finisher among them in Las Vegas will likely take home the season-long championship.

Other drivers planning to compete include 2012 Las Vegas winner Tanner Foust; multiple X Games gold medalists Brian Deegan and Bucky Lasek; current GRC Lites champion Mitchell DeJong; and Sverre Isachsen, winner of the series’ most recent race at DirtFish Rally School in Snoqualmie, Washington.

Purchase tickets to Red Bull Global Rallycross Las Vegas at The LINQ. The race will be broadcast on NBC, Sunday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m. (EST).

By SEMA Editors

	The 2013 SEMA Gen-III Innovator winner, Todd Petersen, with SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) and 2012 winner Brian Reese (right).

SEMA created the Gen-III Innovator Award to recognize the top young individual from the specialty-equipment industry who is making breakthroughs in the areas of new products, new approaches to business or setting new trends. Two years ago, Brian Reese of COMP Performance Group was the first to receive inaugural award. Last year's award winner was Todd Petersen with MSD Performance. This year's finalists are Jared Cox with Aeromotive Inc., Blake Fuller with Braille Battery and AJ Grasso with Transamerican Wholesale.

The winner of the SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award will be announced at the 2014 SEMA Show Banquet, Thursday, November 6, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

The SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award winner is chosen based on the following criteria:

• A “Gen-III Innovator” is a young individual from the industry who is making breakthroughs in the areas of new products, new approaches to business or setting new trends.
• The candidate must work in the automotive aftermarket industry.
• The candidate must be less than 40 years of age as of December 31 of the current calendar year.
• An individual can win the award more than one time provided that person qualifies for a second nomination.

By SEMA Editors

	The 2013 SEMA Gen-III Innovator winner, Todd Petersen, with SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) and 2012 winner Brian Reese (right).

SEMA created the Gen-III Innovator Award to recognize the top young individual from the specialty-equipment industry who is making breakthroughs in the areas of new products, new approaches to business or setting new trends. Two years ago, Brian Reese of COMP Performance Group was the first to receive inaugural award. Last year's award winner was Todd Petersen with MSD Performance. This year's finalists are Jared Cox with Aeromotive Inc., Blake Fuller with Braille Battery and AJ Grasso with Transamerican Wholesale.

The winner of the SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award will be announced at the 2014 SEMA Show Banquet, Thursday, November 6, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

The SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award winner is chosen based on the following criteria:

• A “Gen-III Innovator” is a young individual from the industry who is making breakthroughs in the areas of new products, new approaches to business or setting new trends.
• The candidate must work in the automotive aftermarket industry.
• The candidate must be less than 40 years of age as of December 31 of the current calendar year.
• An individual can win the award more than one time provided that person qualifies for a second nomination.

By SEMA Editors

	The 2013 SEMA Gen-III Innovator winner, Todd Petersen, with SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) and 2012 winner Brian Reese (right).

SEMA created the Gen-III Innovator Award to recognize the top young individual from the specialty-equipment industry who is making breakthroughs in the areas of new products, new approaches to business or setting new trends. Two years ago, Brian Reese of COMP Performance Group was the first to receive inaugural award. Last year's award winner was Todd Petersen with MSD Performance. This year's finalists are Jared Cox with Aeromotive Inc., Blake Fuller with Braille Battery and AJ Grasso with Transamerican Wholesale.

The winner of the SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award will be announced at the 2014 SEMA Show Banquet, Thursday, November 6, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

The SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award winner is chosen based on the following criteria:

• A “Gen-III Innovator” is a young individual from the industry who is making breakthroughs in the areas of new products, new approaches to business or setting new trends.
• The candidate must work in the automotive aftermarket industry.
• The candidate must be less than 40 years of age as of December 31 of the current calendar year.
• An individual can win the award more than one time provided that person qualifies for a second nomination.

By SEMA Editors

	The 2013 SEMA Gen-III Innovator winner, Todd Petersen, with SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) and 2012 winner Brian Reese (right).

SEMA created the Gen-III Innovator Award to recognize the top young individual from the specialty-equipment industry who is making breakthroughs in the areas of new products, new approaches to business or setting new trends. Two years ago, Brian Reese of COMP Performance Group was the first to receive inaugural award. Last year's award winner was Todd Petersen with MSD Performance. This year's finalists are Jared Cox with Aeromotive Inc., Blake Fuller with Braille Battery and AJ Grasso with Transamerican Wholesale.

The winner of the SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award will be announced at the 2014 SEMA Show Banquet, Thursday, November 6, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

The SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award winner is chosen based on the following criteria:

• A “Gen-III Innovator” is a young individual from the industry who is making breakthroughs in the areas of new products, new approaches to business or setting new trends.
• The candidate must work in the automotive aftermarket industry.
• The candidate must be less than 40 years of age as of December 31 of the current calendar year.
• An individual can win the award more than one time provided that person qualifies for a second nomination.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

In ATF Speed Street Outlaw, John Urist advanced into the final to take his ninth championship.

16th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA World Finals Race Wrap

By the end of last Sunday's NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals series, the NMRA had crowned 10 new world champions and 12 class winners.

In ATF Speed Street Outlaw, John Urist advanced into the final to take his ninth championship. In Edelbrock Renegade, Bart Tobener got the win last Saturday with an 8.10 at 168 mph. Frank Varela-Reeves took the first Coyote Modified championship to meet Joe Cram in the final round. There, Cram went up on the bumper hard allowing Varela to streak down Broadway and take the event win.

In ACT Pure Street, Teddy Weaver beat Jimmy Wilson, 9.65 to 9.73. In Strange Engineering Coyote Stock, Steve Gifford beat Drew Lyons in the final round.

James Meredith won the Nitto Tire Factory Stock, carding a 10.75 at only 120 miles per hour. In the VMP Superchargers Terminator/GT500 Shootout, Frank Yee streaked down the track to the shootout win.

In the Henchman Racing Turbo Coyote Shootout, Justin Burcham took the win. In Exedy Racing Clutch Modular Muscle, Susan Roush-McClenaghan defeated Jerry Fisher in the final.

In the Flex-A-Lite Open Comp competition, Gordon Harlow defeated Wes Dalrymple. In Detroit Locker Truck and Lightning, Nina Gusler secured her first-ever championship in the class with a semifinal appearance. In the final round, Johnny Lightning got the automatic win when opponent Fred Wade lit the red bulb with a -.037 light.

In Roush Performance Super Stang, Lloyd Mikeska took the number-one spot after a .007 reaction time in the first round of eliminations. In Race Pages Bracket Showdown action, Mes McPeake defeated Eddie Colwell for the Bracket 1 win. Jason Gregory defeated Greg Hines in Bracket 2 action, and Don Fotti defeated Bill Feckly in the Bracket 3 competition.

TREMEC True Street, presented by Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords magazine, saw two records fall in Bowling Green. The first was the huge turnout, which exceeded 130 cars—the most ever at an NMRA event. The second was Cal Hayward obliterating the three-lap average when he posted runs of 7.63, 7.89 and 7.67. When calculated, the Michigan racer averaged 7.73, becoming the first NMRA driver to average in the seven-second range.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

In ATF Speed Street Outlaw, John Urist advanced into the final to take his ninth championship.

16th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA World Finals Race Wrap

By the end of last Sunday's NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals series, the NMRA had crowned 10 new world champions and 12 class winners.

In ATF Speed Street Outlaw, John Urist advanced into the final to take his ninth championship. In Edelbrock Renegade, Bart Tobener got the win last Saturday with an 8.10 at 168 mph. Frank Varela-Reeves took the first Coyote Modified championship to meet Joe Cram in the final round. There, Cram went up on the bumper hard allowing Varela to streak down Broadway and take the event win.

In ACT Pure Street, Teddy Weaver beat Jimmy Wilson, 9.65 to 9.73. In Strange Engineering Coyote Stock, Steve Gifford beat Drew Lyons in the final round.

James Meredith won the Nitto Tire Factory Stock, carding a 10.75 at only 120 miles per hour. In the VMP Superchargers Terminator/GT500 Shootout, Frank Yee streaked down the track to the shootout win.

In the Henchman Racing Turbo Coyote Shootout, Justin Burcham took the win. In Exedy Racing Clutch Modular Muscle, Susan Roush-McClenaghan defeated Jerry Fisher in the final.

In the Flex-A-Lite Open Comp competition, Gordon Harlow defeated Wes Dalrymple. In Detroit Locker Truck and Lightning, Nina Gusler secured her first-ever championship in the class with a semifinal appearance. In the final round, Johnny Lightning got the automatic win when opponent Fred Wade lit the red bulb with a -.037 light.

In Roush Performance Super Stang, Lloyd Mikeska took the number-one spot after a .007 reaction time in the first round of eliminations. In Race Pages Bracket Showdown action, Mes McPeake defeated Eddie Colwell for the Bracket 1 win. Jason Gregory defeated Greg Hines in Bracket 2 action, and Don Fotti defeated Bill Feckly in the Bracket 3 competition.

TREMEC True Street, presented by Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords magazine, saw two records fall in Bowling Green. The first was the huge turnout, which exceeded 130 cars—the most ever at an NMRA event. The second was Cal Hayward obliterating the three-lap average when he posted runs of 7.63, 7.89 and 7.67. When calculated, the Michigan racer averaged 7.73, becoming the first NMRA driver to average in the seven-second range.

By Jason Catullo

	The “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report” provides insight on the compact performance, street performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom and racing niches.

While the current sales are far from the boom of the late ’90s and early 2000s, the compact-performance segment continues to show a slow climb of consistent growth over the past few years. The main factors supporting the growth are an increase in small-car sales and sustained high gas prices. According to the “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report,” the compact-performance niche, which is currently valued at more than $5 billion, continues to offer an expanding opportunity for specialty-equipment companies.

In the compact-performance segment, accessory and appearance sales are a main driver for the market, comprising 46.5% of the total share. Performance products come in second with 32.6% in sales, followed by wheels, tires and suspension accessories, making up 20.9% of the total market.

This information and more is available through the recently released “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report.” Members: Download a free copy of the “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report,” which provides detailed insight on the compact-performance, street-performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom, and racing niches.

Taking a closer look at the behavior of consumers interested in compact-performance helps determine where and how they learn about specialty-equipment products and gather product and styling ideas for their vehicles. The two main sources where compact-performance enthusiasts gather product information and styling concepts are the Internet, capturing 71.4% of the enthusiasts, and car and truck shows, which is 66.1% of enthusiasts. This combination reveals a lifestyle trend that has been constant in the market—the consumers use technology, such as the Internet and social media, together with interaction at public events to formulate the ideas on how to customize their vehicles.

“The trend of using the Internet’s search functions, forums and social media outlets, along with the peer-to-peer interaction of public car shows, is something that has remained consistent in compact-performance since its inception,” stated Gavin Knapp, SEMA senior market research manager. “It’s an intriguing consistency, especially when compared to other niches, such as light-truck, midsize and fullsize vehicles, where consumers are less likely to make their vehicle a focal point of their social scene.”

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand the industry and make informed business decisions. SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost, and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. SEMA research reports are listed and can be accessed at www.SEMA.org/research.

By Jason Catullo

	The “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report” provides insight on the compact performance, street performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom and racing niches.

While the current sales are far from the boom of the late ’90s and early 2000s, the compact-performance segment continues to show a slow climb of consistent growth over the past few years. The main factors supporting the growth are an increase in small-car sales and sustained high gas prices. According to the “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report,” the compact-performance niche, which is currently valued at more than $5 billion, continues to offer an expanding opportunity for specialty-equipment companies.

In the compact-performance segment, accessory and appearance sales are a main driver for the market, comprising 46.5% of the total share. Performance products come in second with 32.6% in sales, followed by wheels, tires and suspension accessories, making up 20.9% of the total market.

This information and more is available through the recently released “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report.” Members: Download a free copy of the “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report,” which provides detailed insight on the compact-performance, street-performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street rod and custom, and racing niches.

Taking a closer look at the behavior of consumers interested in compact-performance helps determine where and how they learn about specialty-equipment products and gather product and styling ideas for their vehicles. The two main sources where compact-performance enthusiasts gather product information and styling concepts are the Internet, capturing 71.4% of the enthusiasts, and car and truck shows, which is 66.1% of enthusiasts. This combination reveals a lifestyle trend that has been constant in the market—the consumers use technology, such as the Internet and social media, together with interaction at public events to formulate the ideas on how to customize their vehicles.

“The trend of using the Internet’s search functions, forums and social media outlets, along with the peer-to-peer interaction of public car shows, is something that has remained consistent in compact-performance since its inception,” stated Gavin Knapp, SEMA senior market research manager. “It’s an intriguing consistency, especially when compared to other niches, such as light-truck, midsize and fullsize vehicles, where consumers are less likely to make their vehicle a focal point of their social scene.”

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand the industry and make informed business decisions. SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost, and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. SEMA research reports are listed and can be accessed at www.SEMA.org/research.