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Five Products that Set the Standard—Vote Now

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32

HOT ROD magazine continues its tradition of honoring the most important performance aftermarket components of the specialty-equipment industry with the 2009 Speed Parts Hall of Fame.

There are 15 products that already carry the honor. HOT ROD is asking SEMA members to vote for five products (out of 25) that they feel help to set the standard for the performance industry. Vote now.

The 25 products on the list are:

Ardun hemi cylinder heads for flathead Fords
ARP head bolts
B&M Hydro Stick transmission
BFGoodrich T/A radials
Center Line Auto drag wheels
Cherry Bomb mufflers
Competition Cams High Energy cams
Crane Roller rocker arms
Deist Safety drag parachutes
DFI Fuel-Injection
Dynojet Chassis dynamometer
Dzus fasteners
Edelbrock Performer intake manifold
GMC supercharger
GM's first aftermarket crate engine, the ZZZ 350 H.O.
Hedman Hedders
Holley Dominator
Hooker Super Competition Headers
Keith Black Hemi
Lenco transmission
Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro tires
Moon Equipment disc hubcaps
Paxton superchargers
Simpson safety equipment
Sun Super Tach

Now that you know the choices, take a few minutes to submit your vote. There is also space on the form to write in a performance part that is not on the list. The deadline is noon (PST), Thursday, September 24.

The five Hall of Fame winners will be announced at the SEMA Show New Product Awards Breakfast on Tuesday, November 3, and featured in the January 2010 issue of HOT ROD magazine.

For more information on the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show Project Vehicles: How's Yours Coming Along?

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:46

It’s that time of year again. With the 2009 SEMA Show little more than 50 days away, designers, tuners and builders are working the wrenches, body shops, and paint booths—not to mention the phones—to get their projects ready for the Show.

Building a project for the Show? E-mail us a few photos (600x400 max) and a brief description of your plans, and we’ll try to get your creation in a future issue of eNews.

Watch the newsletter for project updates, and make a note to catch these cars on the Show floor in Vegas.

Syracuse Nationals '27 Track-T Roadster


Rob O'Connor from RightCoastCars.com alerted us to this year's Syracuse Nationals Street Rod and Muscle Car Show giveaway car: a 1927 Track-T Roadster with Pontiac Solstice powerplant and transmission, built by TUCCI Hot Rods. Look for it in finished form (rendering, bottom) in the Syracuse Nats booth (#24597).

Fox Marketing Lexus IS350 Convertible


Fox Marketing's Lexus IS350 continues its evolution. The latest update includes BASF R-M "Foxy Green" paint shot on the doors and widened rear panels.

SEMA Presents $119,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:46

A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 73 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty-equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students.

“We’re honored to present the awards to this year’s SEMA scholarship winners,” said Tom Myroniak, SEMA Vice President, Marketing and Member Services. “The applications that came through were truly impressive and reflective of an amazing and talented group. We’re now looking forward to watching these individuals continue their education and pursue careers in the exciting SEMA industry.”

The SMSF received 551 qualified applications on or before the deadline in April 2009. From those, 74 individuals were chosen as winners, including 14 recent graduates who applied for the loan forgiveness program.

Introduced five years ago, the Loan Forgiveness Program offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan. Like the scholarships, the loan forgiveness program was developed as an incentive for students to seek employment in the automotive specialty-equipment industry upon graduation.

Also of note, 20% of the award dollars went to SEMA member company employees or their dependents.

“Although SEMA affiliation is not a requirement of the scholarships, added consideration is given to employees of, and relatives of employees at, SEMA member companies,” said Myroniak. “It’s great to see SEMA members taking advantage of this benefit.”

The SMSF has awarded more than $1.25 million to over 800 students since 1984. Applications for the 2010 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.

SEMA Presents $119,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:46

A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 73 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty-equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students.

“We’re honored to present the awards to this year’s SEMA scholarship winners,” said Tom Myroniak, SEMA Vice President, Marketing and Member Services. “The applications that came through were truly impressive and reflective of an amazing and talented group. We’re now looking forward to watching these individuals continue their education and pursue careers in the exciting SEMA industry.”

The SMSF received 551 qualified applications on or before the deadline in April 2009. From those, 74 individuals were chosen as winners, including 14 recent graduates who applied for the loan forgiveness program.

Introduced five years ago, the Loan Forgiveness Program offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan. Like the scholarships, the loan forgiveness program was developed as an incentive for students to seek employment in the automotive specialty-equipment industry upon graduation.

Also of note, 20% of the award dollars went to SEMA member company employees or their dependents.

“Although SEMA affiliation is not a requirement of the scholarships, added consideration is given to employees of, and relatives of employees at, SEMA member companies,” said Myroniak. “It’s great to see SEMA members taking advantage of this benefit.”

The SMSF has awarded more than $1.25 million to over 800 students since 1984. Applications for the 2010 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.

SEMA Presents $119,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:46

A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 73 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty-equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students.

“We’re honored to present the awards to this year’s SEMA scholarship winners,” said Tom Myroniak, SEMA Vice President, Marketing and Member Services. “The applications that came through were truly impressive and reflective of an amazing and talented group. We’re now looking forward to watching these individuals continue their education and pursue careers in the exciting SEMA industry.”

The SMSF received 551 qualified applications on or before the deadline in April 2009. From those, 74 individuals were chosen as winners, including 14 recent graduates who applied for the loan forgiveness program.

Introduced five years ago, the Loan Forgiveness Program offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan. Like the scholarships, the loan forgiveness program was developed as an incentive for students to seek employment in the automotive specialty-equipment industry upon graduation.

Also of note, 20% of the award dollars went to SEMA member company employees or their dependents.

“Although SEMA affiliation is not a requirement of the scholarships, added consideration is given to employees of, and relatives of employees at, SEMA member companies,” said Myroniak. “It’s great to see SEMA members taking advantage of this benefit.”

The SMSF has awarded more than $1.25 million to over 800 students since 1984. Applications for the 2010 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.

SEMA Presents $119,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:46

A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 73 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty-equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students.

“We’re honored to present the awards to this year’s SEMA scholarship winners,” said Tom Myroniak, SEMA Vice President, Marketing and Member Services. “The applications that came through were truly impressive and reflective of an amazing and talented group. We’re now looking forward to watching these individuals continue their education and pursue careers in the exciting SEMA industry.”

The SMSF received 551 qualified applications on or before the deadline in April 2009. From those, 74 individuals were chosen as winners, including 14 recent graduates who applied for the loan forgiveness program.

Introduced five years ago, the Loan Forgiveness Program offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan. Like the scholarships, the loan forgiveness program was developed as an incentive for students to seek employment in the automotive specialty-equipment industry upon graduation.

Also of note, 20% of the award dollars went to SEMA member company employees or their dependents.

“Although SEMA affiliation is not a requirement of the scholarships, added consideration is given to employees of, and relatives of employees at, SEMA member companies,” said Myroniak. “It’s great to see SEMA members taking advantage of this benefit.”

The SMSF has awarded more than $1.25 million to over 800 students since 1984. Applications for the 2010 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.

SEMA Presents $119,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:46

A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 73 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty-equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students.

“We’re honored to present the awards to this year’s SEMA scholarship winners,” said Tom Myroniak, SEMA Vice President, Marketing and Member Services. “The applications that came through were truly impressive and reflective of an amazing and talented group. We’re now looking forward to watching these individuals continue their education and pursue careers in the exciting SEMA industry.”

The SMSF received 551 qualified applications on or before the deadline in April 2009. From those, 74 individuals were chosen as winners, including 14 recent graduates who applied for the loan forgiveness program.

Introduced five years ago, the Loan Forgiveness Program offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan. Like the scholarships, the loan forgiveness program was developed as an incentive for students to seek employment in the automotive specialty-equipment industry upon graduation.

Also of note, 20% of the award dollars went to SEMA member company employees or their dependents.

“Although SEMA affiliation is not a requirement of the scholarships, added consideration is given to employees of, and relatives of employees at, SEMA member companies,” said Myroniak. “It’s great to see SEMA members taking advantage of this benefit.”

The SMSF has awarded more than $1.25 million to over 800 students since 1984. Applications for the 2010 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.

SEMA Presents $119,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:46

A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 73 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty-equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students.

“We’re honored to present the awards to this year’s SEMA scholarship winners,” said Tom Myroniak, SEMA Vice President, Marketing and Member Services. “The applications that came through were truly impressive and reflective of an amazing and talented group. We’re now looking forward to watching these individuals continue their education and pursue careers in the exciting SEMA industry.”

The SMSF received 551 qualified applications on or before the deadline in April 2009. From those, 74 individuals were chosen as winners, including 14 recent graduates who applied for the loan forgiveness program.

Introduced five years ago, the Loan Forgiveness Program offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan. Like the scholarships, the loan forgiveness program was developed as an incentive for students to seek employment in the automotive specialty-equipment industry upon graduation.

Also of note, 20% of the award dollars went to SEMA member company employees or their dependents.

“Although SEMA affiliation is not a requirement of the scholarships, added consideration is given to employees of, and relatives of employees at, SEMA member companies,” said Myroniak. “It’s great to see SEMA members taking advantage of this benefit.”

The SMSF has awarded more than $1.25 million to over 800 students since 1984. Applications for the 2010 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.

SEMA Presents $119,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:46

A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 73 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty-equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students.

“We’re honored to present the awards to this year’s SEMA scholarship winners,” said Tom Myroniak, SEMA Vice President, Marketing and Member Services. “The applications that came through were truly impressive and reflective of an amazing and talented group. We’re now looking forward to watching these individuals continue their education and pursue careers in the exciting SEMA industry.”

The SMSF received 551 qualified applications on or before the deadline in April 2009. From those, 74 individuals were chosen as winners, including 14 recent graduates who applied for the loan forgiveness program.

Introduced five years ago, the Loan Forgiveness Program offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan. Like the scholarships, the loan forgiveness program was developed as an incentive for students to seek employment in the automotive specialty-equipment industry upon graduation.

Also of note, 20% of the award dollars went to SEMA member company employees or their dependents.

“Although SEMA affiliation is not a requirement of the scholarships, added consideration is given to employees of, and relatives of employees at, SEMA member companies,” said Myroniak. “It’s great to see SEMA members taking advantage of this benefit.”

The SMSF has awarded more than $1.25 million to over 800 students since 1984. Applications for the 2010 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.

SEMA Presents $119,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders

Thu, 09/10/2009 - 15:46

A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 73 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty-equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students.

“We’re honored to present the awards to this year’s SEMA scholarship winners,” said Tom Myroniak, SEMA Vice President, Marketing and Member Services. “The applications that came through were truly impressive and reflective of an amazing and talented group. We’re now looking forward to watching these individuals continue their education and pursue careers in the exciting SEMA industry.”

The SMSF received 551 qualified applications on or before the deadline in April 2009. From those, 74 individuals were chosen as winners, including 14 recent graduates who applied for the loan forgiveness program.

Introduced five years ago, the Loan Forgiveness Program offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan. Like the scholarships, the loan forgiveness program was developed as an incentive for students to seek employment in the automotive specialty-equipment industry upon graduation.

Also of note, 20% of the award dollars went to SEMA member company employees or their dependents.

“Although SEMA affiliation is not a requirement of the scholarships, added consideration is given to employees of, and relatives of employees at, SEMA member companies,” said Myroniak. “It’s great to see SEMA members taking advantage of this benefit.”

The SMSF has awarded more than $1.25 million to over 800 students since 1984. Applications for the 2010 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.