The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the hot-rod industry. HRIA members consist of hot-rod manufacturers, builders/fabricators, dealers, car clubs and enthusiast publications. HRIA welcomes two new members:

	Brett Littlefield's ’67 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback.

Brett Littlefield, Auto Meter Products Inc.

New HRIA member Brett Littlefield, OEM, commercial and military sales manager of Auto Meter Products Inc., was convinced by current SEMA Board member Jeep Worthan to come work for the company 11 years ago.

When Littlefield isn’t making sales calls, he is working on his ’67 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback. He chose this car for its uniqueness—it's nearly 18-ft. long. He enjoys attending local car shows to show off his prized possession.

Professionally, Littlefield received his MPA from Northern Illinois University, capturing all major high-performance OEM platforms in Detroit. On a personal note, Littlefield is married and has a son, Chase, who is a Ford fan.

Bob Shetrone, Progressive Automotive Inc.

HRIA would like to welcome Bob Shetrone, president of Progressive Automotive Inc. Shetrone started his business 32 years ago because of his love for hot rods and he wanted to build parts for them. His passion runs in designing, building and refurbishing these cars. “Hot Rodders were the first recyclers,” he says.

In his spare time, Shetrone is currently working on a ’55 Chevy 210 Handyman wagon for his wife. His love for ’55 Chevy cars started when he saw the movie American Graffiti, which he has seen so many times he can recite almost every word. For this reason, no one else will watch it with him.

Shetrone has been married to his wife Amy since 1992. They have two children—a daughter Taylor and “car guy” Sam.

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the hot-rod industry. HRIA members consist of hot-rod manufacturers, builders/fabricators, dealers, car clubs and enthusiast publications. HRIA welcomes two new members:

	Brett Littlefield's ’67 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback.

Brett Littlefield, Auto Meter Products Inc.

New HRIA member Brett Littlefield, OEM, commercial and military sales manager of Auto Meter Products Inc., was convinced by current SEMA Board member Jeep Worthan to come work for the company 11 years ago.

When Littlefield isn’t making sales calls, he is working on his ’67 Ford Galaxie 500 fastback. He chose this car for its uniqueness—it's nearly 18-ft. long. He enjoys attending local car shows to show off his prized possession.

Professionally, Littlefield received his MPA from Northern Illinois University, capturing all major high-performance OEM platforms in Detroit. On a personal note, Littlefield is married and has a son, Chase, who is a Ford fan.

Bob Shetrone, Progressive Automotive Inc.

HRIA would like to welcome Bob Shetrone, president of Progressive Automotive Inc. Shetrone started his business 32 years ago because of his love for hot rods and he wanted to build parts for them. His passion runs in designing, building and refurbishing these cars. “Hot Rodders were the first recyclers,” he says.

In his spare time, Shetrone is currently working on a ’55 Chevy 210 Handyman wagon for his wife. His love for ’55 Chevy cars started when he saw the movie American Graffiti, which he has seen so many times he can recite almost every word. For this reason, no one else will watch it with him.

Shetrone has been married to his wife Amy since 1992. They have two children—a daughter Taylor and “car guy” Sam.

It’s that time of year for SEMA Hall of Fame nominations. As a SEMA member, you have the opportunity to nominate a person for the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame. The SEMA Hall of Fame Award has been established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of and significantly contributed to the industry’s growth.

A rule of thumb to qualify could be the following question: “If this person had never existed, how would SEMA and the industry be different?”

Please take a moment to review the Hall of Fame website and SEMA Hall of Fame criteria and listings of past inductees. In order to assist the Hall of Fame Committee in making their selection, please provide a brief statement including accomplishments and comments as to why, based on the award criteria, the individual is deserving of this honor. Your completed nomination form is confidential and vital to helping the Hall of Fame Committee to make their selection for the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame.

Please submit your 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame form by Friday, March 22, 2013.

It’s that time of year for SEMA Hall of Fame nominations. As a SEMA member, you have the opportunity to nominate a person for the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame. The SEMA Hall of Fame Award has been established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of and significantly contributed to the industry’s growth.

A rule of thumb to qualify could be the following question: “If this person had never existed, how would SEMA and the industry be different?”

Please take a moment to review the Hall of Fame website and SEMA Hall of Fame criteria and listings of past inductees. In order to assist the Hall of Fame Committee in making their selection, please provide a brief statement including accomplishments and comments as to why, based on the award criteria, the individual is deserving of this honor. Your completed nomination form is confidential and vital to helping the Hall of Fame Committee to make their selection for the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame.

Please submit your 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame form by Friday, March 22, 2013.

	Robby Gordon and his #315 SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires/MAPEI HUMMER captured eight podiums during the 2013 Dakar.

Toyo Tires Racers Capture Six Stage Wins and 13 Podiums During the 2013 Dakar
Toyo Tires racers captured six stage wins and a total of 13 podiums during the running of the 2013 Dakar, which completed its final stage this past weekend. Running from Lima, Peru, to Santiago, Chile, the roughly 5,000-mile, 14-stage rally wound its way south along the Pacific Coast, while sweeping inland through parts of Argentina. Competitors were challenged with extreme off-highway conditions, which included huge sand dunes, rock-strewn desert roads, deep river crossings and treks through high mountains.

In addition to Team Toyo’s Robby Gordon, two past Dakar champions, Carlos Sainz and Nasser Al-Attiyah, also took on the Dakar. Immediately, Sainz captured Stage 1 with his American-built #303 Team Qatar Red Bull buggy. Al-Attiyah then responded by winning Stages 3, 4 and 6 with his #300 Team Qatar Red Bull buggy.

This year, Gordon and his #315 SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires/MAPEI HUMMER rebounded from challenges early in the rally to win Stages 11 and 13, capturing a total of eight podiums along the way. Gordon ultimately finished 14th overall in this year’s endurance rally.

Another driver that impressed the fans this year was Eric Vigouroux driving his #319 Herock/ Toyo Tires Chevrolet Silverado trophy truck. Vigouroux is a veteran of endurance rallies, and finished this year in 22nd overall.

Check out the Toyo Tires Dakar Rally blog for a recap of this year’s Dakar.

2013 NMRA WEST Street Car Nationals Event Schedule Announced
The second annual Lucas Oil NMCA WEST Street Car Nationals opens the season April 5–7, 2013, at Auto Club Famoso Dragway in Bakersfield, California. View the complete 2013 schedule.

Registration Continues for SCCA Convention, Hall of Fame Induction In Las Vegas
Spaces are still available for those wishing to attend the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Convention presented by SafeRacer at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, February 28–March 2. The annual gathering includes informative sessions for members and region leadership, awards luncheons and the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony for 2013 class members: Skip Barber, Bobby Rahal, Bill Noble, Carroll Shelby and Andy Porterfield.

Registration is available online at www.scca.com/convention.

	The2013 Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series will have expanded TV coverage.

Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series Expands TV
The 2013 Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series blasts into the New Year with expanded TV coverage, a new rule book, increased safety and a 10 national championship race series.

Expanded TV coverage will air on CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports Network, SPEED and the MAVTV American Real network. Up from 30 minutes last year, each Lucas Oil Championship event will run a full hour allowing fans to peek behind the scenes. In addition to the professional show, which consists of Top Fuel Hydro, Top Alcohol Hydro, Top Alcohol Flat and Pro Mod running the 1,000-ft. course, there are four Sportsman classes ranging from 8 to 11 seconds and three bracket (dial-in) classes in the quarter-mile. The Top Fuel Hydro class features nitro-methane-powered V8s breaking speeds of more than 250 mph and covering the liquid 1,000 ft. in an elapsed time (ET) of 3.39 seconds.

For an events schedule, visit the Lucas Oil website.

	Robby Gordon and his #315 SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires/MAPEI HUMMER captured eight podiums during the 2013 Dakar.

Toyo Tires Racers Capture Six Stage Wins and 13 Podiums During the 2013 Dakar
Toyo Tires racers captured six stage wins and a total of 13 podiums during the running of the 2013 Dakar, which completed its final stage this past weekend. Running from Lima, Peru, to Santiago, Chile, the roughly 5,000-mile, 14-stage rally wound its way south along the Pacific Coast, while sweeping inland through parts of Argentina. Competitors were challenged with extreme off-highway conditions, which included huge sand dunes, rock-strewn desert roads, deep river crossings and treks through high mountains.

In addition to Team Toyo’s Robby Gordon, two past Dakar champions, Carlos Sainz and Nasser Al-Attiyah, also took on the Dakar. Immediately, Sainz captured Stage 1 with his American-built #303 Team Qatar Red Bull buggy. Al-Attiyah then responded by winning Stages 3, 4 and 6 with his #300 Team Qatar Red Bull buggy.

This year, Gordon and his #315 SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires/MAPEI HUMMER rebounded from challenges early in the rally to win Stages 11 and 13, capturing a total of eight podiums along the way. Gordon ultimately finished 14th overall in this year’s endurance rally.

Another driver that impressed the fans this year was Eric Vigouroux driving his #319 Herock/ Toyo Tires Chevrolet Silverado trophy truck. Vigouroux is a veteran of endurance rallies, and finished this year in 22nd overall.

Check out the Toyo Tires Dakar Rally blog for a recap of this year’s Dakar.

2013 NMRA WEST Street Car Nationals Event Schedule Announced
The second annual Lucas Oil NMCA WEST Street Car Nationals opens the season April 5–7, 2013, at Auto Club Famoso Dragway in Bakersfield, California. View the complete 2013 schedule.

Registration Continues for SCCA Convention, Hall of Fame Induction In Las Vegas
Spaces are still available for those wishing to attend the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Convention presented by SafeRacer at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, February 28–March 2. The annual gathering includes informative sessions for members and region leadership, awards luncheons and the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony for 2013 class members: Skip Barber, Bobby Rahal, Bill Noble, Carroll Shelby and Andy Porterfield.

Registration is available online at www.scca.com/convention.

	The2013 Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series will have expanded TV coverage.

Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series Expands TV
The 2013 Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series blasts into the New Year with expanded TV coverage, a new rule book, increased safety and a 10 national championship race series.

Expanded TV coverage will air on CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports Network, SPEED and the MAVTV American Real network. Up from 30 minutes last year, each Lucas Oil Championship event will run a full hour allowing fans to peek behind the scenes. In addition to the professional show, which consists of Top Fuel Hydro, Top Alcohol Hydro, Top Alcohol Flat and Pro Mod running the 1,000-ft. course, there are four Sportsman classes ranging from 8 to 11 seconds and three bracket (dial-in) classes in the quarter-mile. The Top Fuel Hydro class features nitro-methane-powered V8s breaking speeds of more than 250 mph and covering the liquid 1,000 ft. in an elapsed time (ET) of 3.39 seconds.

For an events schedule, visit the Lucas Oil website.

	The March issue of SEMA News will feature more than 500 products from exhibitors in the Racing & Performance Section of the 2013 SEMA Show. This special issue will highlight entries including the ATI Cast Aluminum T-400 SuperCase (shown) from ATI Performance Products, winner of the best new performance-racing product award.

The 2013 SEMA News rate card and editorial calendar are now available. SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Here's what's coming up in the March 2013 issue:

Market Trends: The Performance and Racing Segment

SEMA News will highlight more than 500 of the newest products introduced at the SEMA Show in the Racing & Performance category, plus commentary from experts about what they are experiencing in the field. 



Recruiting With Social Media

Social media is now a serious player in employee recruitment, in many cases significantly reducing the cost per hire for companies while simultaneously bringing in higher-quality talent, according to many recruiters.

Detroit Auto Show

OEM manufacturers reveal their newest cars and trucks, and unveil concept cars that point to the future. 



To advertise in SEMA News, contact:

Brian Paik, 
Industry Sales Director

brianp@sema.org 

909-978-6677



Check out the 2013 rate card and editorial calendar now!

	The March issue of SEMA News will feature more than 500 products from exhibitors in the Racing & Performance Section of the 2013 SEMA Show. This special issue will highlight entries including the ATI Cast Aluminum T-400 SuperCase (shown) from ATI Performance Products, winner of the best new performance-racing product award.

The 2013 SEMA News rate card and editorial calendar are now available. SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Here's what's coming up in the March 2013 issue:

Market Trends: The Performance and Racing Segment

SEMA News will highlight more than 500 of the newest products introduced at the SEMA Show in the Racing & Performance category, plus commentary from experts about what they are experiencing in the field. 



Recruiting With Social Media

Social media is now a serious player in employee recruitment, in many cases significantly reducing the cost per hire for companies while simultaneously bringing in higher-quality talent, according to many recruiters.

Detroit Auto Show

OEM manufacturers reveal their newest cars and trucks, and unveil concept cars that point to the future. 



To advertise in SEMA News, contact:

Brian Paik, 
Industry Sales Director

brianp@sema.org 

909-978-6677



Check out the 2013 rate card and editorial calendar now!

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Extreme Dimensions Inc., located in Fullerton, California, is hiring a customer service representative with strong organizational and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will have at least three years' customer service experience and have knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry.

• RealTruck.com, located in Fargo, North Dakota, is hiring a web developer/programmer with strong PHP5, HTML and JavaScript skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment.

• Mickey Thompson Tires, located in Lake Elsinore, California, is hiring an international marketing manager – Latin America. This Spanish/English bilingual individual will be responsible for the overall business development effort within the Northern Hemisphere's Latin American export accounts based in the United States. The successful candidate must have excellent business communication skills, a bachelor's degree and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time internationally.

• aFe Power, located in Corona, California, is hiring an inventory control clerk with previous inventory control experience in a commercial products distribution warehouse. The successful candidate must have extensive computer experience in word and excel and experience setting up cycle count programs and managing the process on a daily basis.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Extreme Dimensions Inc., located in Fullerton, California, is hiring a customer service representative with strong organizational and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will have at least three years' customer service experience and have knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry.

• RealTruck.com, located in Fargo, North Dakota, is hiring a web developer/programmer with strong PHP5, HTML and JavaScript skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment.

• Mickey Thompson Tires, located in Lake Elsinore, California, is hiring an international marketing manager – Latin America. This Spanish/English bilingual individual will be responsible for the overall business development effort within the Northern Hemisphere's Latin American export accounts based in the United States. The successful candidate must have excellent business communication skills, a bachelor's degree and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time internationally.

• aFe Power, located in Corona, California, is hiring an inventory control clerk with previous inventory control experience in a commercial products distribution warehouse. The successful candidate must have extensive computer experience in word and excel and experience setting up cycle count programs and managing the process on a daily basis.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.