By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are expanding their Show floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. The information in the list is supplied by this year’s exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

All product-placement decisions and negotiations are the responsibility of the manufacturers and the builders. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2014 SEMA Show. Below are this week’s submissions.

Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.

Latest Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

Borla Performance Industries Inc.: Selected exhaust and induction parts. Contact: Tracie Percell, relations@borla.com; 423-979-4002. Website: www.borla.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

ATC Truck Covers: Fiberglass tonneau cover (SRT Lid) for 2014-2015 Chevy Silverados and fiberglass truck caps for most makes and models. Contact: Brant Combs, brantcombs@atctruckcovers.com; 785-448-5577. Website: www.atctruckcovers.com.

BedRug/Advantage/Retrax: The complete line of Retrax retractable pickup bed covers. Contact: Andy Nephew, anephew@retrax.com; 701-746-5596. Website: www.retrax.com.

Daystar Products: Hood vents and hood cowls for Jeep JK Wranglers. Hood cowls for Jeep TJ Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

Kleinn Air Horns: Air horns, train horns and train horn upgrade systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Contact: Lance Martz, lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.

LINE-X: Truck Gear by LINE-X 5" oval step bar. Each bar is constructed from high-quality T304 stainless steel tubing, offered in a straight design or 45 degree bends, welded end caps. Nationwide, lifetime, end-to-end warranty. Contact: cliveoak@linexmail.com; 256-713-4265. Website: www.truckgear.com. 

Napier Enterprises: Vehicle camping tents. Contact: Christina Richards, marketing@napieroutdoors.com; 905-935-0427, ext. 35. Website: www.napieroutdoors.com.

Superwinch: Winches. Contact: Rachael Glenn, rglenn@superwinch.com; 860-412-1438. Website: www.superwinch.com.

Topline Products: Verde custom wheels. V-Rock offroad wheels. Contact: Paul, paul@tradeunion.com; 909-628-7500. Website: www.verdecustomwheels.com.

Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore, Wipe New tires, Wipe New headlight restore, Wipe New wheels. Contact: Nick Naylor, nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website: www.wipenew.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Daystar Products: Dash panel and switch panels for Jeep JK Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

Slamstop: Soft-close door device compatible for all makes and models. Adds an elegant touch to the doors to mechanically pull in the car door. SLAMSTOP is installed inside the door panel. Contact: Nicky Hamila, nhamila@jmprpublicrelations.com; 818-992-4353. Website: www.slamstop.net.

Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore. Contact: Nick Naylor, nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website: www.wipenew.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

Daystar Products: American-made leveling kits for all trucks and SUVs. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

Kleinn Air Horns: Contact: Onboard air systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Lance Martz, lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.

ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc.: High-quality suspension lift kits, leveling kits, rear block kits and performance shocks for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. Contact: Vince Pistonetti, vince@readylift.com; 714-463-1731.

Wheels & Tires

Atturo Tire: Seeking a select few vehicles to feature company tires. We are interested in high- performance SUVs and CUVs, lifted 4x4 and unique SUV builds. Contact: Michael Mathis, 855-632-8031. Website: www.atturo.com.

Other Products/Services

Daystar Products: D Ring isolators in all colors. Winch isolators so the hook is nested in place. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com. 

Previous Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

SamcoSport: Performance silicone hoses and accessories. Contact: Paul Hinder, paul@samcosport.com; +441443238464. Website: www.samcosport.com.

Standard Motor Products Inc.: Performance ignition wires and battery cables. Contact: Mike Maxwell, mike.maxwell@smpcorp.com; 913-441-6500. Website: www.bluestreakwire.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

AnzoUSA: U-bar headlights, LED taillights, LED 3rd lights, off-road lights. Contact: Shaun Callaway, shaun@anzousa.com; 909-590-8618. Website: www.anzousa.com.

BASF Corp.: BASF Foose colors, R-M Carizzma (Candy) paint, R-M Onyx HD Waterborne, Glasurit 90-Line and Limco finishes available. Contact: Brian Fox, Brian.fox@basfpaintnews.cpm; 717-577-6449. Website: www.basfrefinish.com; CarizzmaColor.com; BASFPaintNews.com.

Big Mike's Performance Parts: STO N SHO quick release front license plate bracket. Contact: Mashell Tripp, mashell@bigmikesperformanceparts.com; 831-663-4849.

Cequent Performance Products: Towing hitches, receiver tubes, hitch balls; fifth wheel hitches; weight distribution systems; pin boxes; goosenecks; jacks; couplers; winches. Bike racks, roof racks, cargo baskets and containers. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.

ORACLE Lighting: ORACLE Lighting headlight halo kits for many late-model vehicles. SMD Technology with custom colors available. Professional installation service also available to confirmed display vehicles. Lighting must be “on” during the SEMA Show to qualify for sponsorship. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.

Surco Products Inc.: Off-road roof racks for Jeep Wranglers, SUVs and trucks. Contact: Osnat Surkin, osnatsurkin@surcoinc.com; 310-323-2520. Website: www.surcoinc.com.

T-REX Grilles: American-made T-REX Grilles, including Billet Series grilles, X-Metal Series mesh grilles, Torch LED Series grilles, Upper Class Mesh grilles, Graphic Series billet and mesh grilles, and Sport Series mesh grilles. Contact: Marketing, Info@trexbillet.com; 951-270-5388. Website: www.trexbillet.com.

TRUFIBER: 2007–2014 Jeep Wrangler fiberglass heat-extractor hood. Contact: Phil Truong, phil@trufiber.com; 951-270-3222.

TruXmart: Unique hard and Soft folding tonneau covers for major makes and models available for SEMA 2014 trucks! Contact: Steven Rossi, srossi@truxmartcovers.com; 888-554-8789. Website: www.truxmartcovers.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

BDS Suspension: Hardcore suspension lifts and accessories. Contact: Kent Wyatt, kwatt@sporttruckusainc.com; 517-279-2135. Website: www.bds-suspension.com.

Cequent Performance Products: Brake controls for towing, vehicle illumination, wiring. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.

Eibach: Pro-Kit or Sportline performance spring kits. Contact: Jonathan Wong, jwong@eibach.com; 951-256-8300. Website: www.eibach.com.

MaxTrac Suspension: Complete line of lifting, leveling, and lowering kits for trucks and SUVs. Contact: Bob Sager, bob@maxtracsuspension.com; 714-630-0363. Website: www.maxtracsuspension.com.

MGP Caliper Covers: MGP Caliper Covers - Custom logo and color options are available for select vehicles. Officially Licensed by Ford, GM, Mopar, Shelby American and Weld Racing. Contact: Ben Wong, ben.wong@calipercovers.com; 877-995-0003. Website: www.calipercovers.com.

Performance Accessories/OR-Fab: Premium lift system (body and leveling kit) that raises the vehicle five inches without altering the factory suspension or affecting stability controls. Can run up to a 35-inch tire. Contact: Melissa Jenkins, mjenkins@p-a-g.net; 928-636-3180. Website: www.performanceaccessories.com.

Wheels & Tires

Achilles Tire: Tires. Contact: Harue Gard, harue.gard@itatire.com; 818-715-7080. Website: www.achillestireusa.com.

Other Products/Services

HornBlasters Inc.: On-board air systems and train/air horns. Contact: Rigo Avila, rigo@hornblasters.com; 813-783-8058.

ORACLE Lighting: LED light bar side mirrors for Jeep Wrangler JK and Ford F-150/ Ford Raptor. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are expanding their Show floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. The information in the list is supplied by this year’s exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

All product-placement decisions and negotiations are the responsibility of the manufacturers and the builders. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2014 SEMA Show. Below are this week’s submissions.

Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.

Latest Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

Borla Performance Industries Inc.: Selected exhaust and induction parts. Contact: Tracie Percell, relations@borla.com; 423-979-4002. Website: www.borla.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

ATC Truck Covers: Fiberglass tonneau cover (SRT Lid) for 2014-2015 Chevy Silverados and fiberglass truck caps for most makes and models. Contact: Brant Combs, brantcombs@atctruckcovers.com; 785-448-5577. Website: www.atctruckcovers.com.

BedRug/Advantage/Retrax: The complete line of Retrax retractable pickup bed covers. Contact: Andy Nephew, anephew@retrax.com; 701-746-5596. Website: www.retrax.com.

Daystar Products: Hood vents and hood cowls for Jeep JK Wranglers. Hood cowls for Jeep TJ Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

Kleinn Air Horns: Air horns, train horns and train horn upgrade systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Contact: Lance Martz, lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.

LINE-X: Truck Gear by LINE-X 5" oval step bar. Each bar is constructed from high-quality T304 stainless steel tubing, offered in a straight design or 45 degree bends, welded end caps. Nationwide, lifetime, end-to-end warranty. Contact: cliveoak@linexmail.com; 256-713-4265. Website: www.truckgear.com. 

Napier Enterprises: Vehicle camping tents. Contact: Christina Richards, marketing@napieroutdoors.com; 905-935-0427, ext. 35. Website: www.napieroutdoors.com.

Superwinch: Winches. Contact: Rachael Glenn, rglenn@superwinch.com; 860-412-1438. Website: www.superwinch.com.

Topline Products: Verde custom wheels. V-Rock offroad wheels. Contact: Paul, paul@tradeunion.com; 909-628-7500. Website: www.verdecustomwheels.com.

Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore, Wipe New tires, Wipe New headlight restore, Wipe New wheels. Contact: Nick Naylor, nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website: www.wipenew.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Daystar Products: Dash panel and switch panels for Jeep JK Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

Slamstop: Soft-close door device compatible for all makes and models. Adds an elegant touch to the doors to mechanically pull in the car door. SLAMSTOP is installed inside the door panel. Contact: Nicky Hamila, nhamila@jmprpublicrelations.com; 818-992-4353. Website: www.slamstop.net.

Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore. Contact: Nick Naylor, nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website: www.wipenew.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

Daystar Products: American-made leveling kits for all trucks and SUVs. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

Kleinn Air Horns: Contact: Onboard air systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Lance Martz, lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.

ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc.: High-quality suspension lift kits, leveling kits, rear block kits and performance shocks for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. Contact: Vince Pistonetti, vince@readylift.com; 714-463-1731.

Wheels & Tires

Atturo Tire: Seeking a select few vehicles to feature company tires. We are interested in high- performance SUVs and CUVs, lifted 4x4 and unique SUV builds. Contact: Michael Mathis, 855-632-8031. Website: www.atturo.com.

Other Products/Services

Daystar Products: D Ring isolators in all colors. Winch isolators so the hook is nested in place. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com. 

Previous Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

SamcoSport: Performance silicone hoses and accessories. Contact: Paul Hinder, paul@samcosport.com; +441443238464. Website: www.samcosport.com.

Standard Motor Products Inc.: Performance ignition wires and battery cables. Contact: Mike Maxwell, mike.maxwell@smpcorp.com; 913-441-6500. Website: www.bluestreakwire.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

AnzoUSA: U-bar headlights, LED taillights, LED 3rd lights, off-road lights. Contact: Shaun Callaway, shaun@anzousa.com; 909-590-8618. Website: www.anzousa.com.

BASF Corp.: BASF Foose colors, R-M Carizzma (Candy) paint, R-M Onyx HD Waterborne, Glasurit 90-Line and Limco finishes available. Contact: Brian Fox, Brian.fox@basfpaintnews.cpm; 717-577-6449. Website: www.basfrefinish.com; CarizzmaColor.com; BASFPaintNews.com.

Big Mike's Performance Parts: STO N SHO quick release front license plate bracket. Contact: Mashell Tripp, mashell@bigmikesperformanceparts.com; 831-663-4849.

Cequent Performance Products: Towing hitches, receiver tubes, hitch balls; fifth wheel hitches; weight distribution systems; pin boxes; goosenecks; jacks; couplers; winches. Bike racks, roof racks, cargo baskets and containers. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.

ORACLE Lighting: ORACLE Lighting headlight halo kits for many late-model vehicles. SMD Technology with custom colors available. Professional installation service also available to confirmed display vehicles. Lighting must be “on” during the SEMA Show to qualify for sponsorship. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.

Surco Products Inc.: Off-road roof racks for Jeep Wranglers, SUVs and trucks. Contact: Osnat Surkin, osnatsurkin@surcoinc.com; 310-323-2520. Website: www.surcoinc.com.

T-REX Grilles: American-made T-REX Grilles, including Billet Series grilles, X-Metal Series mesh grilles, Torch LED Series grilles, Upper Class Mesh grilles, Graphic Series billet and mesh grilles, and Sport Series mesh grilles. Contact: Marketing, Info@trexbillet.com; 951-270-5388. Website: www.trexbillet.com.

TRUFIBER: 2007–2014 Jeep Wrangler fiberglass heat-extractor hood. Contact: Phil Truong, phil@trufiber.com; 951-270-3222.

TruXmart: Unique hard and Soft folding tonneau covers for major makes and models available for SEMA 2014 trucks! Contact: Steven Rossi, srossi@truxmartcovers.com; 888-554-8789. Website: www.truxmartcovers.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

BDS Suspension: Hardcore suspension lifts and accessories. Contact: Kent Wyatt, kwatt@sporttruckusainc.com; 517-279-2135. Website: www.bds-suspension.com.

Cequent Performance Products: Brake controls for towing, vehicle illumination, wiring. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.

Eibach: Pro-Kit or Sportline performance spring kits. Contact: Jonathan Wong, jwong@eibach.com; 951-256-8300. Website: www.eibach.com.

MaxTrac Suspension: Complete line of lifting, leveling, and lowering kits for trucks and SUVs. Contact: Bob Sager, bob@maxtracsuspension.com; 714-630-0363. Website: www.maxtracsuspension.com.

MGP Caliper Covers: MGP Caliper Covers - Custom logo and color options are available for select vehicles. Officially Licensed by Ford, GM, Mopar, Shelby American and Weld Racing. Contact: Ben Wong, ben.wong@calipercovers.com; 877-995-0003. Website: www.calipercovers.com.

Performance Accessories/OR-Fab: Premium lift system (body and leveling kit) that raises the vehicle five inches without altering the factory suspension or affecting stability controls. Can run up to a 35-inch tire. Contact: Melissa Jenkins, mjenkins@p-a-g.net; 928-636-3180. Website: www.performanceaccessories.com.

Wheels & Tires

Achilles Tire: Tires. Contact: Harue Gard, harue.gard@itatire.com; 818-715-7080. Website: www.achillestireusa.com.

Other Products/Services

HornBlasters Inc.: On-board air systems and train/air horns. Contact: Rigo Avila, rigo@hornblasters.com; 813-783-8058.

ORACLE Lighting: LED light bar side mirrors for Jeep Wrangler JK and Ford F-150/ Ford Raptor. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.

Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. 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.

Visit TORA's website.

	Intended to celebrate the classics of the past and the future, Collector Car Appreciation Day events can be as simple as encouraging staff members to drive their special ride to work.

Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will return for its fifth commemoration, July 11, and SEMA-member companies are encouraged to recognize this annual celebration by hosting their own events. At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution.

Intended to celebrate the classics of the past and the future, these events can be as simple as encouraging staff members to drive their special ride to work. Other ideas include hosting a community car show, staging an open house or promoting a “holiday sale” in honor of CCAD. Members can partner with local car clubs, community groups and other automotive businesses. Invite your local legislators to participate as well. The SAN can help with identifying these legislators and locating car clubs and museums near you.

Whether public or private, register your July gathering to take advantage of promotional support from SEMA. Participating organizers will receive a copy of the year’s U.S. Senate Resolution for display at each registered event.

Visit www.semasan.com/CCAD for details, event listings, planning suggestions and registration. Contact SAN Director Colby Martin at SAN@sema.org for more information.

Carlisle Truck Nationals Give Platform for Free Product Promotion

By Amanda Gubbins

For the fifth year, accessory manufacturers for light trucks, Jeeps, off-road vehicles and SUVs are invited to display new products at the Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 1–3.

The TORA New Products Showcase provides council members with a platform to promote their new products to one of the largest groups of truck enthusiasts in the country. The products are housed in the TORA tent, where attendees can view the descriptions and inquire about purchase options from 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. each day. The accessories are also professionally photographed for use with descriptions on www.sema.org, and presentations at the TORA booth and awards reception at the SEMA Show.

All of this exposure is available to TORA members for only the cost of shipping the products to Carlisle Events. Register today to save a place for your product.

Not yet a member? Need more info about the event? Contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

Brainstorm Solutions to Your Pressing Business Challenges

By Amanda Gubbins

Leaders of the light-truck, off-road, Jeep, diesel and SUV industries will meet July 16 for an industry discussion and TORA Long-Range Planning meeting. Members of the council and those who are interested in learning more about the benefits it offers are invited to attend from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

The meeting will take place at the SEMA Garage–Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California. Attendees will spend time discussing issues they face in their business, and developing strategies that SEMA and the TORA can use to address them. For member companies, participating is a chance to let the association know in person what challenges their businesses face, and to be a part of the solutions. Lunch will be served with an opportunity to network with members of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO).

For those who can’t make the trip to Southern California, sessions can be attended through web meeting services and teleconference lines.

Register today to save your seat. To learn more about the event, contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

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Visit HRIA's website

Connect with Hot Rodders and Discuss Online Trends

By Amanda Gubbins

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will hold two general membership meetings in July. These events give HRIA members the chance to connect with each other, meet the council leadership and learn more about industry developments. Included on the agenda for both meetings is an interactive discussion entitled, “Print vs. Online—Are You Ready?” Attendees will share and hear from other members about strategies for advertising in a changing media landscape.

Council members and those interested in exploring group membership are invited to attend one of the following:

Thursday, July 10, 2014
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
17th Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals
Ohio Expo Center, Celeste Building
Columbus, Ohio
Visit www.good-guys.com for more information.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
NSRA National Street Rod Nationals
Louisville, Kentucky Fairgrounds
Visit www.nsra-usa.com for more information.

For more information about registration, contact Council Coordinator Amanda Gubbins.

Visit PRO's website.

Planning the Future of the Restyling and Accessory Business

By Clayton Drescher

On July 16, 2014, leaders of the restyling and accessory world will converge at SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California. Join the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) as they hold their Long-Range Planning meeting and industry discussion. The SEMA Garage–Industry Innovations Center will play host as leading manufacturers, WDs, installers and restyling professionals discuss the future of the industry and develop strategies that SEMA and the PRO Select Committee will use in addressing the challenges and opportunities confronting your business.

Your insight and perspective is critical. Whether your business has been impacted by new trends in auto sales and discretionary spending, vehicle technology, installation concerns, or if there is a need to identify markets for expansion, you will benefit by being in the room when these and other topics are discussed.

The meeting is open to all employees of PRO-member companies, as well as those interested in joining PRO. The day will include a joint networking luncheon with members of the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) council.

Traveling from out of town? Contact us for quality hotel options in the area. Not able to attend but want to stay involved? Consider attending the sessions through our web meeting services and teleconference lines.

Register online today. For more information about the meeting, contact Clayton Drescher at 909-978-6696.

Visit YEN's website

Launch Pad Competition Offers Winner Free SEMA Show Booth

By Bryan Harrison

After the success of last year’s Launch Pad competition, SEMA has announced that it will return for a second year.

This competition offers innovators under the age of 40 an industry platform to showcase their business for marketing a new automotive product or service.

Industrywide Awareness


The top 10 competitors will vie for the most votes on SEMA’s official Facebook/YouTube voting platform. The top five will receive an invitation to pitch their businesses in front of an industry-packed crowd during a live event at the SEMA Show.

Tools to Fuel Your Biz


The winner’s prize package will include a 10x10 booth at the 2015 SEMA Show, a one-page ad in SEMA News, an ad in Hot Rod magazine or 4-Wheel & Off Road magazine, a rep consultation with the Manufacturers’ Representative Network (MRN), public relations and social media consultation from Kahn Media, an event-level sponsorship package to either a Family Events truck and off-road group property or a Family Events performance car group property and much more.

Access to Decision Makers


This year’s event will feature another judging panel composed of industry experts who will offer coaching and advice to the contestants. Returning from the 2013 event will be Doug Evans, executive vice president and group publisher at Source Interlink Media, and SEMA’s chairman-elect of the Board, and Ron Coleman, president and CEO of COMP Performance Group. Joining them will be Tracie Nunez, president of the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA); Todd Ballard, director of sports marketing at GoPro; and Glenn Rogers, partner at Beyond Marketing.

Interested? It’s time to launch the next young automotive entrepreneur. For more information and to fill out an application, visit www.sema.org/launch-pad. If you have questions, please contact Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org.

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

By Della Domingo

The WD-40/SEMA Cares ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat, a collaboration between SEMA manufacturing members and students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), was designed by industry icon Chip Foose and is the first vehicle to be modified in the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

Since 2009, WD-40 Co. and SEMA Cares have teamed up to raise more than $800,000 through six project builds, the most recent being a Ford F-150 that was raffled off to Virginia Jones of Walking Rock, Georgia. The enhanced ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat, a collaboration between SEMA manufacturing members and students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), was designed by industry icon Chip Foose and is the first vehicle to be modified in the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

All modifications and installs were performed by students from the AXC, which consists of underprivileged teens and young adults, with experts from the manufacturing companies guiding them along the way. Accessories on the final truck include BASF paint done by LGE-CTS Motorsports; a Whipple supercharger; Gale Banks performance system; Magnaflow cat-back exhaust system; ICON Vehicle Dynamics suspension; Atlas leaf springs; Boatec hood, fenders and bedsides; Baja Forged bumpers and bed cage by LGE-CTS Motorsports; Bulldog lighting; WARN winch; AMP Research running boards; Katzkin interior; Optima Batteries; Clarion sound system; Metra face plate; HushMat; Fuel Tool; Mag-Hytech differential cover; Falken tires; and Fuel wheels.

All proceeds from the raffle benefit the three SEMA Cares charities: the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Childhelp and Victory Junction.

By Della Domingo

The WD-40/SEMA Cares ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat, a collaboration between SEMA manufacturing members and students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), was designed by industry icon Chip Foose and is the first vehicle to be modified in the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

Since 2009, WD-40 Co. and SEMA Cares have teamed up to raise more than $800,000 through six project builds, the most recent being a Ford F-150 that was raffled off to Virginia Jones of Walking Rock, Georgia. The enhanced ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat, a collaboration between SEMA manufacturing members and students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), was designed by industry icon Chip Foose and is the first vehicle to be modified in the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

All modifications and installs were performed by students from the AXC, which consists of underprivileged teens and young adults, with experts from the manufacturing companies guiding them along the way. Accessories on the final truck include BASF paint done by LGE-CTS Motorsports; a Whipple supercharger; Gale Banks performance system; Magnaflow cat-back exhaust system; ICON Vehicle Dynamics suspension; Atlas leaf springs; Boatec hood, fenders and bedsides; Baja Forged bumpers and bed cage by LGE-CTS Motorsports; Bulldog lighting; WARN winch; AMP Research running boards; Katzkin interior; Optima Batteries; Clarion sound system; Metra face plate; HushMat; Fuel Tool; Mag-Hytech differential cover; Falken tires; and Fuel wheels.

All proceeds from the raffle benefit the three SEMA Cares charities: the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Childhelp and Victory Junction.

By Della Domingo

The WD-40/SEMA Cares ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat, a collaboration between SEMA manufacturing members and students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), was designed by industry icon Chip Foose and is the first vehicle to be modified in the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

Since 2009, WD-40 Co. and SEMA Cares have teamed up to raise more than $800,000 through six project builds, the most recent being a Ford F-150 that was raffled off to Virginia Jones of Walking Rock, Georgia. The enhanced ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat, a collaboration between SEMA manufacturing members and students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), was designed by industry icon Chip Foose and is the first vehicle to be modified in the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

All modifications and installs were performed by students from the AXC, which consists of underprivileged teens and young adults, with experts from the manufacturing companies guiding them along the way. Accessories on the final truck include BASF paint done by LGE-CTS Motorsports; a Whipple supercharger; Gale Banks performance system; Magnaflow cat-back exhaust system; ICON Vehicle Dynamics suspension; Atlas leaf springs; Boatec hood, fenders and bedsides; Baja Forged bumpers and bed cage by LGE-CTS Motorsports; Bulldog lighting; WARN winch; AMP Research running boards; Katzkin interior; Optima Batteries; Clarion sound system; Metra face plate; HushMat; Fuel Tool; Mag-Hytech differential cover; Falken tires; and Fuel wheels.

All proceeds from the raffle benefit the three SEMA Cares charities: the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Childhelp and Victory Junction.

By Della Domingo

The WD-40/SEMA Cares ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat, a collaboration between SEMA manufacturing members and students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), was designed by industry icon Chip Foose and is the first vehicle to be modified in the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

Since 2009, WD-40 Co. and SEMA Cares have teamed up to raise more than $800,000 through six project builds, the most recent being a Ford F-150 that was raffled off to Virginia Jones of Walking Rock, Georgia. The enhanced ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat, a collaboration between SEMA manufacturing members and students from the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), was designed by industry icon Chip Foose and is the first vehicle to be modified in the SEMA Garage – Industry Innovations Center in Diamond Bar, California.

All modifications and installs were performed by students from the AXC, which consists of underprivileged teens and young adults, with experts from the manufacturing companies guiding them along the way. Accessories on the final truck include BASF paint done by LGE-CTS Motorsports; a Whipple supercharger; Gale Banks performance system; Magnaflow cat-back exhaust system; ICON Vehicle Dynamics suspension; Atlas leaf springs; Boatec hood, fenders and bedsides; Baja Forged bumpers and bed cage by LGE-CTS Motorsports; Bulldog lighting; WARN winch; AMP Research running boards; Katzkin interior; Optima Batteries; Clarion sound system; Metra face plate; HushMat; Fuel Tool; Mag-Hytech differential cover; Falken tires; and Fuel wheels.

All proceeds from the raffle benefit the three SEMA Cares charities: the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Childhelp and Victory Junction.