SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

Tuff Stuff Performance Accessories hired Mike Stasko as marketing manager to lead and implement the company’s new marketing programs. Stasko has been in the performance industry for nearly 35 years, having held marketing positions at Mr. Gasket Company, Corsa Performance and most recently as the marketing manager at Prestolite Performance.

The TTXGP, which bills itself as the world’s first zero-carbon race series, held its inaugural U.S. race during the West Coast Moto Jam at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. ZeroAgni rider Shawn Higbee won the race after a long battle with Lightening Motorcycles rider Michael Barnes. Both riders delivered lap times on electric motorcycles just 18 seconds off the AMA Superbike pace, according to race officials. WerkStatt rider Jennifer Bromme, riding a Mavizen TTX02, suffered a software glitch on her first lap and needed to reboot her bike, but still managed a fourth-place finish. For more information, visit www.egrandprix.com.

Ignition products company Enerpulse Inc. announced that its proprietary Pulstar pulse plugs will be test-marketed by O'Reilly Auto Parts in selected premium stores in Atlanta, Houston and Dallas. The program involves a patented, proprietary technology with five SKUs covering approximately 75% of the automobiles and light-duty trucks in the United States.

Automotive manufacturers seeking to use rapidly advancing laser die-cutting technology for flexible circuits, membrane switches and other electronic components, gaskets, belts, discs, dashboards, panels and additional automotive components can now determine if the materials they use can be handled by modern laser die cutting technology by sending samples for engineering studies and analyses to the new Spartanics Laser Cutting Applications Laboratory for Materials Research. The company provides no-cost detailed engineering analyses of maximum material thicknesses that can be handled with these different substrates, including brand-name materials, correlated to laser power and other variables. More information is available here.

Red Line Synthetic Oil renewed its sponsorship of the 2010 Pirelli Ultimate Track Car Challenge (UTCC) presented by Grassroots Motorsports magazine. Red Line has also arranged for James Clay—owner and lead driver of the BimmerWorld Grand Am BMW team—to provide insight on lubricant choices for track day/road race applications similar to those experienced in this event. The input will allow UTCC competitors to further develop their cars with the latest race-proven Red Line Synthetic Oil and provide insight from a top-ranked pro driver on his home track.

Lexani Lifestyle has created an annual event with an atmosphere of excitement and diversity for people of all ages. Set for July 25, at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, the event will feature a line up of alternative and hip-hop musical performances, a competition car show with a variety of makes and models, amusement rides, art, food, freestyle motocross demos, MMA demos, a swimsuit contest and celebrity and pro-athlete appearances. Current sponsors include Truckin', Rides, Lowrider, XXL, Dupont Registry and Lexani Performance Tires. For Sponsorship and booth information contact David Crockett at dcrockett@lexani.com or by phone at 951-808-4220. For Presale ticket prices and more information about the show go to www.lexanifest.com.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2010 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the 2010 SEMA Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list looking for the pieces to complete their builds. Product-placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included each week when available.

Engine/Underhood Components

ATS Diesel: Performance products for diesel trucks. Contact: Matt Bozarth, matt@atsdiesel.com, 866/408-7916. Website: www.atsdiesel.com/SEMA.

Flowmaster Inc.: Complete exhaust systems and individual Flowmaster and Hushpower mufflers. Contact Cam Benty, cam.benty@flowmastermufflers.com, 707/694-1863.

ProCharger (ATI): Superchargers and complete intercooled supercharger systems. Contact Cary Pangrac, cpangrac@procharger.com. Website: www.procharger.com.

Exterior Products/Accessories

Al’s Liner Do-it-Yourself Coatings: Al’s Do-it-Yourself Bed Liner is an 86% solids content urethane/acrylic blend. The simple batch system allows users to apply in any color, texture or thickness and is ideal for automotive undercoating, interior sound deadening, trailer flooring and much more. Contact: Dana Mitchell, dana@alsliner.com, 800/999-6841. Website: www.alsliner.com.

BASF Refinish: A full range of waterborne and solvent-borne basecoat systems from Glasurit, R-M and Limco. Also a full line of custom products including Carizzma Colors, Foose Signature series, Flat Paint and Candy's. Contact: Brian Fox (Fox Marketing), brian@foxmarketing.net, 717/718-5505. Website: www.basfrefinish.com.

Bedslide: Bedslide cargo management system offers easy access to your truck, van or SUV's load. Contact David McInturf for qualification sheet and to discuss your plans. Contact: David McInturf, 888/807-0099 (toll free), 541/842-2771 (direct). Website: www.bedslide.com.

BOLT Series Locks: Padlocks, receiver locks, cable locks and spare tire locks that work with the vehicle's (GM, Ford, Chrysler or Jeep) key. Contact: Erika Garcia, ggarcia@strattec.com, 414/247-3552. Website: www.BOLTlock.com.

Eagle Enterprises Inc.: Striping and vinyl graphics. Contact: Wayne Casimir, 800/874-9564, 316/945-8500. Website: www.eagleict.com.

RETRAX Truck Bed Covers: RETRAX retractable truck bed cover; silver RETRAX retractable truck bed cover. Contact: Andy Nephew, marketing@rolltopcover.com, 701/746-5596. Website: www.rolltopcover.com.

Interior Products/Accessories

Bedslide: Bedslide cargo management system offers easy access to the load in your truck, van or SUV. Contact David McInturf for a qualification sheet and to discuss your plans. Contact: David McInturf, 888/807-0099 (toll free), 541/842-2771 (direct). Website: www.bedslide.com.

NRG Innovations: The Gen 3—The newest edition to the quick release family. Making it even easier on the driver to be able to take off the steering wheel. Available colors: red, blue, green, gold, orange, gun metal, black and bronze. Website: www.getnrg.com.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2010 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the 2010 SEMA Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list looking for the pieces to complete their builds. Product-placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included each week when available.

Engine/Underhood Components

ATS Diesel: Performance products for diesel trucks. Contact: Matt Bozarth, matt@atsdiesel.com, 866/408-7916. Website: www.atsdiesel.com/SEMA.

Flowmaster Inc.: Complete exhaust systems and individual Flowmaster and Hushpower mufflers. Contact Cam Benty, cam.benty@flowmastermufflers.com, 707/694-1863.

ProCharger (ATI): Superchargers and complete intercooled supercharger systems. Contact Cary Pangrac, cpangrac@procharger.com. Website: www.procharger.com.

Exterior Products/Accessories

Al’s Liner Do-it-Yourself Coatings: Al’s Do-it-Yourself Bed Liner is an 86% solids content urethane/acrylic blend. The simple batch system allows users to apply in any color, texture or thickness and is ideal for automotive undercoating, interior sound deadening, trailer flooring and much more. Contact: Dana Mitchell, dana@alsliner.com, 800/999-6841. Website: www.alsliner.com.

BASF Refinish: A full range of waterborne and solvent-borne basecoat systems from Glasurit, R-M and Limco. Also a full line of custom products including Carizzma Colors, Foose Signature series, Flat Paint and Candy's. Contact: Brian Fox (Fox Marketing), brian@foxmarketing.net, 717/718-5505. Website: www.basfrefinish.com.

Bedslide: Bedslide cargo management system offers easy access to your truck, van or SUV's load. Contact David McInturf for qualification sheet and to discuss your plans. Contact: David McInturf, 888/807-0099 (toll free), 541/842-2771 (direct). Website: www.bedslide.com.

BOLT Series Locks: Padlocks, receiver locks, cable locks and spare tire locks that work with the vehicle's (GM, Ford, Chrysler or Jeep) key. Contact: Erika Garcia, ggarcia@strattec.com, 414/247-3552. Website: www.BOLTlock.com.

Eagle Enterprises Inc.: Striping and vinyl graphics. Contact: Wayne Casimir, 800/874-9564, 316/945-8500. Website: www.eagleict.com.

RETRAX Truck Bed Covers: RETRAX retractable truck bed cover; silver RETRAX retractable truck bed cover. Contact: Andy Nephew, marketing@rolltopcover.com, 701/746-5596. Website: www.rolltopcover.com.

Interior Products/Accessories

Bedslide: Bedslide cargo management system offers easy access to the load in your truck, van or SUV. Contact David McInturf for a qualification sheet and to discuss your plans. Contact: David McInturf, 888/807-0099 (toll free), 541/842-2771 (direct). Website: www.bedslide.com.

NRG Innovations: The Gen 3—The newest edition to the quick release family. Making it even easier on the driver to be able to take off the steering wheel. Available colors: red, blue, green, gold, orange, gun metal, black and bronze. Website: www.getnrg.com.

SEMA members are encouraged to take time to vote for the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors. Members should be on the lookout for e-mail reminders from the SEMA Election Coordinator with a subject line “Vote Now.” One notice should arrive June 7, followed by another on June 14.

Seventeen industry professionals are vying for a position on the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors. The SEMA Board provides strategic direction to the association and plays a critical role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Ballots were sent to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies within the corresponding categories at the beginning of May and are due back by June 16, 2010.

Click on the following link to view photos and backgrounds of all of the candidates.

For more information about the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Judi Ritchie at judir@sema.org, or call 909/978-6671.

SEMA members are encouraged to take time to vote for the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors. Members should be on the lookout for e-mail reminders from the SEMA Election Coordinator with a subject line “Vote Now.” One notice should arrive June 7, followed by another on June 14.

Seventeen industry professionals are vying for a position on the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors. The SEMA Board provides strategic direction to the association and plays a critical role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Ballots were sent to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies within the corresponding categories at the beginning of May and are due back by June 16, 2010.

Click on the following link to view photos and backgrounds of all of the candidates.

For more information about the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Judi Ritchie at judir@sema.org, or call 909/978-6671.