Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30
  SEMA Show 'N Shine
  Last year's inaugural Show N Shine featured more than 200 cars on the floor.

If you're the show ‘n go type who enjoys walking and gawking among precious metal, especially if your car is one of those on the floor, then join SEMA for the second annual Show ‘N Shine car show, Saturday, July 24, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Last year's show featured a selection of modern and original muscle, pre-war classics, European exotics and a little bit of everything in between—more than 200 cars total (you can read coverage of last year’s show here).

This year will be even better, so let’s see your pride and passion in the Show ‘N Shine mix. As an additional incentive, SEMA is offering the winners of the People’s Choice and the Participant’s Choice awards four nights hotel accommodations (November 1–4) during the 2010 SEMA Show and the opportunity to display their vehicle at the Show.

Follow this link to learn how to enter your car in the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine. Like the Pinewood Drag Races, also running on the same day, entry fees from Show ‘N Shine ($75) benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

And this year's Show ‘N Shine will once again welcome designer Chip Foose as Grand Marshal.

"I was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural SEMA Show ‘N Shine last year and am even more excited to return for 2010,” says Foose. “SEMA is an important organization for car enthusiasts and industry people like myself, and I’m proud to take part and work in supporting children's charities through this event."

Both Show ‘N Shine and the Pinewood Drag Races are part of the 2010 SEMA Leadership Days. Other activities include the SPC Business Technology Conference and the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, both scheduled for the day and evening before on July 23.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/leadershipdays.

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30
  SEMA Show 'N Shine
  Last year's inaugural Show N Shine featured more than 200 cars on the floor.

If you're the show ‘n go type who enjoys walking and gawking among precious metal, especially if your car is one of those on the floor, then join SEMA for the second annual Show ‘N Shine car show, Saturday, July 24, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Last year's show featured a selection of modern and original muscle, pre-war classics, European exotics and a little bit of everything in between—more than 200 cars total (you can read coverage of last year’s show here).

This year will be even better, so let’s see your pride and passion in the Show ‘N Shine mix. As an additional incentive, SEMA is offering the winners of the People’s Choice and the Participant’s Choice awards four nights hotel accommodations (November 1–4) during the 2010 SEMA Show and the opportunity to display their vehicle at the Show.

Follow this link to learn how to enter your car in the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine. Like the Pinewood Drag Races, also running on the same day, entry fees from Show ‘N Shine ($75) benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

And this year's Show ‘N Shine will once again welcome designer Chip Foose as Grand Marshal.

"I was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural SEMA Show ‘N Shine last year and am even more excited to return for 2010,” says Foose. “SEMA is an important organization for car enthusiasts and industry people like myself, and I’m proud to take part and work in supporting children's charities through this event."

Both Show ‘N Shine and the Pinewood Drag Races are part of the 2010 SEMA Leadership Days. Other activities include the SPC Business Technology Conference and the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, both scheduled for the day and evening before on July 23.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/leadershipdays.

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30
  SEMA Show 'N Shine
  Last year's inaugural Show N Shine featured more than 200 cars on the floor.

If you're the show ‘n go type who enjoys walking and gawking among precious metal, especially if your car is one of those on the floor, then join SEMA for the second annual Show ‘N Shine car show, Saturday, July 24, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Last year's show featured a selection of modern and original muscle, pre-war classics, European exotics and a little bit of everything in between—more than 200 cars total (you can read coverage of last year’s show here).

This year will be even better, so let’s see your pride and passion in the Show ‘N Shine mix. As an additional incentive, SEMA is offering the winners of the People’s Choice and the Participant’s Choice awards four nights hotel accommodations (November 1–4) during the 2010 SEMA Show and the opportunity to display their vehicle at the Show.

Follow this link to learn how to enter your car in the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine. Like the Pinewood Drag Races, also running on the same day, entry fees from Show ‘N Shine ($75) benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

And this year's Show ‘N Shine will once again welcome designer Chip Foose as Grand Marshal.

"I was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural SEMA Show ‘N Shine last year and am even more excited to return for 2010,” says Foose. “SEMA is an important organization for car enthusiasts and industry people like myself, and I’m proud to take part and work in supporting children's charities through this event."

Both Show ‘N Shine and the Pinewood Drag Races are part of the 2010 SEMA Leadership Days. Other activities include the SPC Business Technology Conference and the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, both scheduled for the day and evening before on July 23.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/leadershipdays.

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30
  SEMA Show 'N Shine
  Last year's inaugural Show N Shine featured more than 200 cars on the floor.

If you're the show ‘n go type who enjoys walking and gawking among precious metal, especially if your car is one of those on the floor, then join SEMA for the second annual Show ‘N Shine car show, Saturday, July 24, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Last year's show featured a selection of modern and original muscle, pre-war classics, European exotics and a little bit of everything in between—more than 200 cars total (you can read coverage of last year’s show here).

This year will be even better, so let’s see your pride and passion in the Show ‘N Shine mix. As an additional incentive, SEMA is offering the winners of the People’s Choice and the Participant’s Choice awards four nights hotel accommodations (November 1–4) during the 2010 SEMA Show and the opportunity to display their vehicle at the Show.

Follow this link to learn how to enter your car in the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine. Like the Pinewood Drag Races, also running on the same day, entry fees from Show ‘N Shine ($75) benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

And this year's Show ‘N Shine will once again welcome designer Chip Foose as Grand Marshal.

"I was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural SEMA Show ‘N Shine last year and am even more excited to return for 2010,” says Foose. “SEMA is an important organization for car enthusiasts and industry people like myself, and I’m proud to take part and work in supporting children's charities through this event."

Both Show ‘N Shine and the Pinewood Drag Races are part of the 2010 SEMA Leadership Days. Other activities include the SPC Business Technology Conference and the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, both scheduled for the day and evening before on July 23.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/leadershipdays.

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30
  SEMA Show 'N Shine
  Last year's inaugural Show N Shine featured more than 200 cars on the floor.

If you're the show ‘n go type who enjoys walking and gawking among precious metal, especially if your car is one of those on the floor, then join SEMA for the second annual Show ‘N Shine car show, Saturday, July 24, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Last year's show featured a selection of modern and original muscle, pre-war classics, European exotics and a little bit of everything in between—more than 200 cars total (you can read coverage of last year’s show here).

This year will be even better, so let’s see your pride and passion in the Show ‘N Shine mix. As an additional incentive, SEMA is offering the winners of the People’s Choice and the Participant’s Choice awards four nights hotel accommodations (November 1–4) during the 2010 SEMA Show and the opportunity to display their vehicle at the Show.

Follow this link to learn how to enter your car in the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine. Like the Pinewood Drag Races, also running on the same day, entry fees from Show ‘N Shine ($75) benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

And this year's Show ‘N Shine will once again welcome designer Chip Foose as Grand Marshal.

"I was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural SEMA Show ‘N Shine last year and am even more excited to return for 2010,” says Foose. “SEMA is an important organization for car enthusiasts and industry people like myself, and I’m proud to take part and work in supporting children's charities through this event."

Both Show ‘N Shine and the Pinewood Drag Races are part of the 2010 SEMA Leadership Days. Other activities include the SPC Business Technology Conference and the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, both scheduled for the day and evening before on July 23.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/leadershipdays.

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30
  SEMA Show 'N Shine
  Last year's inaugural Show N Shine featured more than 200 cars on the floor.

If you're the show ‘n go type who enjoys walking and gawking among precious metal, especially if your car is one of those on the floor, then join SEMA for the second annual Show ‘N Shine car show, Saturday, July 24, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Last year's show featured a selection of modern and original muscle, pre-war classics, European exotics and a little bit of everything in between—more than 200 cars total (you can read coverage of last year’s show here).

This year will be even better, so let’s see your pride and passion in the Show ‘N Shine mix. As an additional incentive, SEMA is offering the winners of the People’s Choice and the Participant’s Choice awards four nights hotel accommodations (November 1–4) during the 2010 SEMA Show and the opportunity to display their vehicle at the Show.

Follow this link to learn how to enter your car in the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine. Like the Pinewood Drag Races, also running on the same day, entry fees from Show ‘N Shine ($75) benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

And this year's Show ‘N Shine will once again welcome designer Chip Foose as Grand Marshal.

"I was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural SEMA Show ‘N Shine last year and am even more excited to return for 2010,” says Foose. “SEMA is an important organization for car enthusiasts and industry people like myself, and I’m proud to take part and work in supporting children's charities through this event."

Both Show ‘N Shine and the Pinewood Drag Races are part of the 2010 SEMA Leadership Days. Other activities include the SPC Business Technology Conference and the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, both scheduled for the day and evening before on July 23.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/leadershipdays.

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30
  SEMA Show 'N Shine
  Last year's inaugural Show N Shine featured more than 200 cars on the floor.

If you're the show ‘n go type who enjoys walking and gawking among precious metal, especially if your car is one of those on the floor, then join SEMA for the second annual Show ‘N Shine car show, Saturday, July 24, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Last year's show featured a selection of modern and original muscle, pre-war classics, European exotics and a little bit of everything in between—more than 200 cars total (you can read coverage of last year’s show here).

This year will be even better, so let’s see your pride and passion in the Show ‘N Shine mix. As an additional incentive, SEMA is offering the winners of the People’s Choice and the Participant’s Choice awards four nights hotel accommodations (November 1–4) during the 2010 SEMA Show and the opportunity to display their vehicle at the Show.

Follow this link to learn how to enter your car in the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine. Like the Pinewood Drag Races, also running on the same day, entry fees from Show ‘N Shine ($75) benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

And this year's Show ‘N Shine will once again welcome designer Chip Foose as Grand Marshal.

"I was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural SEMA Show ‘N Shine last year and am even more excited to return for 2010,” says Foose. “SEMA is an important organization for car enthusiasts and industry people like myself, and I’m proud to take part and work in supporting children's charities through this event."

Both Show ‘N Shine and the Pinewood Drag Races are part of the 2010 SEMA Leadership Days. Other activities include the SPC Business Technology Conference and the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, both scheduled for the day and evening before on July 23.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/leadershipdays.

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30
  Installation Banquet Stage  
  The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser will be held Friday, July 23, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.

The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser is just a couple of months out. Do you have your tickets yet?

Volunteers are working to ensure a great outpouring of charity during the banquet and fundraiser, hosting several fundraising activities including the Show ‘N Shine car show, Pinewood Drag Race and various sponsorship programs, to benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp children’s charities.

SEMA's annual Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser serves as a forum to thank the association’s outgoing Board members and welcome those newly elected. It's also a time to honor the newest inductees to the SEMA Hall of Fame, an august group that represents the industry’s history and the dedication of its members to their businesses.

Join SEMA in Pasadena, California, July 23, to honor the industry and give to children in need.

The two days of activities that comprise the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser begin on Friday, July 23, and include the SPC Business Technology Conference and Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, followed by the Show 'N Shine car show and Pinewood Drag Races the following day.

For more information about the Pinewood Drag Race or any of the activities held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, contact Lisa Moreno at 909/396-0289, ext. 6684, or lisam@sema.org.

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30
  Installation Banquet Stage  
  The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser will be held Friday, July 23, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.

The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser is just a couple of months out. Do you have your tickets yet?

Volunteers are working to ensure a great outpouring of charity during the banquet and fundraiser, hosting several fundraising activities including the Show ‘N Shine car show, Pinewood Drag Race and various sponsorship programs, to benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp children’s charities.

SEMA's annual Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser serves as a forum to thank the association’s outgoing Board members and welcome those newly elected. It's also a time to honor the newest inductees to the SEMA Hall of Fame, an august group that represents the industry’s history and the dedication of its members to their businesses.

Join SEMA in Pasadena, California, July 23, to honor the industry and give to children in need.

The two days of activities that comprise the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser begin on Friday, July 23, and include the SPC Business Technology Conference and Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, followed by the Show 'N Shine car show and Pinewood Drag Races the following day.

For more information about the Pinewood Drag Race or any of the activities held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, contact Lisa Moreno at 909/396-0289, ext. 6684, or lisam@sema.org.

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:30

Granville Dennison has joined the Truck Accessories Group (TAG) as national fleet and commercial sales manager. Dennison has previously served in sales and executive management with Sterling Corporation and Fontaine Truck. “I have long admired the strength of the LEER, Century, Raider and Pace Edwards brand names among retail consumers,” Dennison said. “It’s my privilege to translate their reputation for quality, innovation and value to the world of commercial fleet sales.” TAG also appointed Bob Hill to sales manager for TAG Midwest. Hill's career in sales and operational management includes his previous position with marine retailing giant Marinemax Inc. of Clearwater, Florida. Hill has also held key sales-management positions with Bombardier Recreational Products and the Kubota Corp.

  Gavin Monn
  Gavin Monn

Gavin Monn was appointed to president and CEO of BOGE America Inc. In his new role, Monn is responsible for leading, managing and developing the North American business for BOGE. He has spent nearly two decades working within the compressed-air industry for an international manufacturer and has gained extensive experience on three continents of managing and developing both the sales and aftermarket businesses, working with both the distribution network and end customers directly.

Philips Automotive Lighting North America
, a division of Royal Philips Electronics, named Dennis Samfilippo as its general manager in March, replacing David Davoudi, who was appointed to head up Philips Consumer Luminaries North America, a newly established business unit of Royal Philips Electronics, based in Elgin, Illinois. Samfilippo has more than 20 years of automotive and distribution industry experience in various positions. He will be based out of Philips Automotive Lighting North America corporate headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

After months of testing and tweaking, driver Gary White and the team at Titan Motorsports set out on a quest to join the exclusive Mickey Thompson 3 Second Club with its Scion tC. After two passes at the ADRL Georgia Drags hampered by technical letdowns, the team received the solid run it was hoping for on its final run and saw the scoreboard light up with a time of 3.996 seconds at 182.45 mph, officially landing Team Titan in the coveted Mickey Thompson 3 Second Club. Not only did the team solidify its position as running one of the fastest imports in the country, they were the first ever to make a three-second pass on 10.5-inch tires. Watch a video of the run.

David Hirst
 
David Hirst  

JATO Dynamics hired David Hirst to the new position of global marketing director. Hirst will sit on the board of directors and takes on full responsibility for managing marketing communications, product development, business development, strategic solutions and customer services. He joins JATO from Capgemini UK plc, a subsidiary of the global Capgemini Group, where he held the position of marketing director for its U.K. consulting and technology services businesses.

SpeedFactory was selected to be the exclusive distributor for BBS’s new flow-formed CH-R road wheel for all Chrysler and Dodge applications. The prototype CH-R road wheel for Chrysler/Dodge applications was first introduced to the U.S. market when it appeared in Mopar Alley on SpeedFactory’s 700hp “SF700R” Challenger at the 2009 SEMA Show. Available as a direct replacement for the factory wheel on the new-generation Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger in 20” X 9” dimensions, the CH-R allows current owners to retain the stock OEM tire.