Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
 Leer Colorado SEMA Show 2008
  

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to 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 every week.

View all of the previous submissions on SEMAShow.com.

Engine/Underhood Components

Pypes Performance Exhaust: Mandrel-bent, stainless steel, performance exhaust systems and cat-backs for the classic, muscle and late-model performance-car industry; trucks too. Contact: Mike Zimmerman, mikez@pypesexhaust.com, 800/421-3890, ext. 103. Website: www.pypesexhaust.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Romik: European-style side steps, running boards, bull bars and appearance packages. Contact: Hugo Baeza, HugoB@Romik.com. Website: www.romik-usa.com.

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum fuel doors, rear medallion, patented flush-mount louvers and honeycomb taillight panels for 2005–2010 Mustangs; honeycomb grille inserts for 2005–2009 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

TruXedo Inc.: TruXedo tonneau cover products, including the Lo Pro QT, Deuce, TruXport or the new TonneauTraX. Contact: Rachel Fernandez, rachelf@truxedo.com, 605/664-8287. Website: www.truxedo.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum dress-up products for 2005–2010 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

Wheels and Tires

Vossen Wheels: Wheels. Contact: Jav Azadi, jav@vossenwheels.com, 305/463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com.

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
 Leer Colorado SEMA Show 2008
  

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to 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 every week.

View all of the previous submissions on SEMAShow.com.

Engine/Underhood Components

Pypes Performance Exhaust: Mandrel-bent, stainless steel, performance exhaust systems and cat-backs for the classic, muscle and late-model performance-car industry; trucks too. Contact: Mike Zimmerman, mikez@pypesexhaust.com, 800/421-3890, ext. 103. Website: www.pypesexhaust.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Romik: European-style side steps, running boards, bull bars and appearance packages. Contact: Hugo Baeza, HugoB@Romik.com. Website: www.romik-usa.com.

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum fuel doors, rear medallion, patented flush-mount louvers and honeycomb taillight panels for 2005–2010 Mustangs; honeycomb grille inserts for 2005–2009 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

TruXedo Inc.: TruXedo tonneau cover products, including the Lo Pro QT, Deuce, TruXport or the new TonneauTraX. Contact: Rachel Fernandez, rachelf@truxedo.com, 605/664-8287. Website: www.truxedo.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum dress-up products for 2005–2010 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

Wheels and Tires

Vossen Wheels: Wheels. Contact: Jav Azadi, jav@vossenwheels.com, 305/463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com.

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
 Leer Colorado SEMA Show 2008
  

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to 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 every week.

View all of the previous submissions on SEMAShow.com.

Engine/Underhood Components

Pypes Performance Exhaust: Mandrel-bent, stainless steel, performance exhaust systems and cat-backs for the classic, muscle and late-model performance-car industry; trucks too. Contact: Mike Zimmerman, mikez@pypesexhaust.com, 800/421-3890, ext. 103. Website: www.pypesexhaust.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Romik: European-style side steps, running boards, bull bars and appearance packages. Contact: Hugo Baeza, HugoB@Romik.com. Website: www.romik-usa.com.

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum fuel doors, rear medallion, patented flush-mount louvers and honeycomb taillight panels for 2005–2010 Mustangs; honeycomb grille inserts for 2005–2009 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

TruXedo Inc.: TruXedo tonneau cover products, including the Lo Pro QT, Deuce, TruXport or the new TonneauTraX. Contact: Rachel Fernandez, rachelf@truxedo.com, 605/664-8287. Website: www.truxedo.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum dress-up products for 2005–2010 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

Wheels and Tires

Vossen Wheels: Wheels. Contact: Jav Azadi, jav@vossenwheels.com, 305/463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com.

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
 Leer Colorado SEMA Show 2008
  

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to 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 every week.

View all of the previous submissions on SEMAShow.com.

Engine/Underhood Components

Pypes Performance Exhaust: Mandrel-bent, stainless steel, performance exhaust systems and cat-backs for the classic, muscle and late-model performance-car industry; trucks too. Contact: Mike Zimmerman, mikez@pypesexhaust.com, 800/421-3890, ext. 103. Website: www.pypesexhaust.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Romik: European-style side steps, running boards, bull bars and appearance packages. Contact: Hugo Baeza, HugoB@Romik.com. Website: www.romik-usa.com.

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum fuel doors, rear medallion, patented flush-mount louvers and honeycomb taillight panels for 2005–2010 Mustangs; honeycomb grille inserts for 2005–2009 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

TruXedo Inc.: TruXedo tonneau cover products, including the Lo Pro QT, Deuce, TruXport or the new TonneauTraX. Contact: Rachel Fernandez, rachelf@truxedo.com, 605/664-8287. Website: www.truxedo.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum dress-up products for 2005–2010 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

Wheels and Tires

Vossen Wheels: Wheels. Contact: Jav Azadi, jav@vossenwheels.com, 305/463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com.

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
 Leer Colorado SEMA Show 2008
  

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to 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 every week.

View all of the previous submissions on SEMAShow.com.

Engine/Underhood Components

Pypes Performance Exhaust: Mandrel-bent, stainless steel, performance exhaust systems and cat-backs for the classic, muscle and late-model performance-car industry; trucks too. Contact: Mike Zimmerman, mikez@pypesexhaust.com, 800/421-3890, ext. 103. Website: www.pypesexhaust.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Romik: European-style side steps, running boards, bull bars and appearance packages. Contact: Hugo Baeza, HugoB@Romik.com. Website: www.romik-usa.com.

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum fuel doors, rear medallion, patented flush-mount louvers and honeycomb taillight panels for 2005–2010 Mustangs; honeycomb grille inserts for 2005–2009 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

TruXedo Inc.: TruXedo tonneau cover products, including the Lo Pro QT, Deuce, TruXport or the new TonneauTraX. Contact: Rachel Fernandez, rachelf@truxedo.com, 605/664-8287. Website: www.truxedo.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

SilverHorse Racing: Tru-billet aluminum dress-up products for 2005–2010 Mustangs. Contact: Marcello Canitano, info@silverhorseracing.com. Website: www.silverhorseracing.com.

Wheels and Tires

Vossen Wheels: Wheels. Contact: Jav Azadi, jav@vossenwheels.com, 305/463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com.

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51

Kleen Wheels has a unique solution for keeping your alloys free of brake dust. President David Weinberg sits down with SBTV.com's Ivy Hartman to explain.

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
 Waraniak webinar
 SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak's July 23rd webinar will focus on action plans to make your business more competitive.

Your business decisions not only impact your operation today, but also directly impact its future tomorrow. SEMA's July 23rd webinar, “Don't Waste This Crisis—Create Competitive Advantages and New Opportunities,” provides 10 action steps that companies need to take to stay competitive in today’s specialty-equipment market. 

Presented by John Waraniak, SEMA vice president of vehicle technology, the session will focus on how to develop scenario plans to prepare you for tomorrow’s challenges and how to leverage new opportunities that will come your way.

What: "Don't Waste This Crisis—Create Competitive Advantages and New Opportunities"
When: Thursday, July 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Presenter: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Register for the July 23 SEMA webinar.

Reminder!
Next week's webinar: The Basics of a Good Website

As the Internet moves into mainstream full speed, now is the time to get your company on board. Internet marketing is evolving and changing by the minute. Learn how to get started the right way during this hands-on presentation by Brian Offenberger.

You will learn the five fundamental elements of Internet marketing, common terms used every day in Internet marketing, basics of a good website and how to hire the right website designer and/or web company for your business.

What: "Introduction to Internet Marketing"
When: Thursday, July 16, 2009, 10:00—11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Presenter: Brian Offenberger, CEO, Aftermarketer Club

Register for the July 16 SEMA webinar.  

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.
Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
 Waraniak webinar
 SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak's July 23rd webinar will focus on action plans to make your business more competitive.

Your business decisions not only impact your operation today, but also directly impact its future tomorrow. SEMA's July 23rd webinar, “Don't Waste This Crisis—Create Competitive Advantages and New Opportunities,” provides 10 action steps that companies need to take to stay competitive in today’s specialty-equipment market. 

Presented by John Waraniak, SEMA vice president of vehicle technology, the session will focus on how to develop scenario plans to prepare you for tomorrow’s challenges and how to leverage new opportunities that will come your way.

What: "Don't Waste This Crisis—Create Competitive Advantages and New Opportunities"
When: Thursday, July 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Presenter: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Register for the July 23 SEMA webinar.

Reminder!
Next week's webinar: The Basics of a Good Website

As the Internet moves into mainstream full speed, now is the time to get your company on board. Internet marketing is evolving and changing by the minute. Learn how to get started the right way during this hands-on presentation by Brian Offenberger.

You will learn the five fundamental elements of Internet marketing, common terms used every day in Internet marketing, basics of a good website and how to hire the right website designer and/or web company for your business.

What: "Introduction to Internet Marketing"
When: Thursday, July 16, 2009, 10:00—11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Presenter: Brian Offenberger, CEO, Aftermarketer Club

Register for the July 16 SEMA webinar.  

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.
Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
Leno Pinewood
Jay Leno is one of several entertainment and auto industry icons, including Rusty and Steve Wallace and Guy Fieri, who've donated signed cars to the SEMA Pinewood Drag Race.
Wallace/Fieri
Steve Wallace

Former SEMA Chairman Mitch Williams is pulling out all stops in his quest to wrest the Pinewood Drag Race Championship from current SEMA Chairman Jim Cozzie. Williams has already constructed one new car for testing purposes and now has two more new cars under construction based on the test results.

The second annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Race, presented by eBay Motors, will be held August 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Banquet and Gala Fundraiser. Last year’s inaugural race raised approximately $40,000 for children’s charities—Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

"The goal for the test car was to run comfortably under Chairman Cozzie's best time last year, and we've done that," Williams says. "Now we're making minor adjustments to the Race Car looking for the last little bit of speed. Unless Jim steps up his game this year, he's a goner. That having been said, we believe he will improve on last year, so we can't take any chances."

Williams built the Test Car for the SEMA Businesswomen's Network and it will run in their colors. Williams will also field an Unlimited Class entry and a Modified Class entry.

"I'm hedging my bets," Williams explains. "If we push the envelope too far with the #1 car, then we still have a shot at Jim with the SBN car."

Although Williams says he has no direct link to the AT&T Williams F1 team, he believes that the fact that the name "Williams" has been a Formula 1 world champion gives him a psychological edge over Cozzie. He also lives one block from the Pasadena Convention Center, which he believes constitutes a home court advantage over the Chairman.

Pinewood Drag Racing is so competitive that Williams decided not to enter his Class Winning Modified car from last year. His "Flying Wing Car" was retired undefeated in the Modified Class.

"We feel that all of the competitors learned a lot from last year so whatever was fast last year might not be fast this year," Williams added. "This has turned out to be just like real racing: blown budgets, speed is everything, find a loophole in the rules."

As an example of how much SEMA Pinewood Drag Racing has changed in just one year, Williams noted that the paint job on this year's #1 car cost more than last year's Modified Class-winning car's total build costs.

"OK, we did use Porsche paint on it," Williams notes.

Williams promised no rocket cars this year. He feels that his neighbors in the Pasadena Convention Center area might not appreciate the technological achievement of a solid-fuel, rocket-powered, fire-belching car blasting through their neighborhood.

"Beating Jim fair and square is important from an ethical standpoint," Williams says. "But if that isn't possible, then cheating is always an option."

The Pilot Automotive Team did experiment with several designs that Williams referred to as "Gravity Amplification," but he never clarified what he meant by this term. Williams adds that "the competition with industry colleagues is fun, but the real winners will be the two charities we are supporting and the great kids they support if we put on a good show."

This year’s race is already shaping up to be memorable with more than 50 drivers, industry icons and entertainment celebrities donating signed pinewood drag cars. There are also about 350 cars built by the children at Victory Junction Gang Camp and Childhelp available for sponsorships by “team owners.”

Please click here to help these two great charities and the children they support. Car sponsorships start at just $125.

Interested in attending the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser? Click here for reservations.

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:51
Leno Pinewood
Jay Leno is one of several entertainment and auto industry icons, including Rusty and Steve Wallace and Guy Fieri, who've donated signed cars to the SEMA Pinewood Drag Race.
Wallace/Fieri
Steve Wallace

Former SEMA Chairman Mitch Williams is pulling out all stops in his quest to wrest the Pinewood Drag Race Championship from current SEMA Chairman Jim Cozzie. Williams has already constructed one new car for testing purposes and now has two more new cars under construction based on the test results.

The second annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Race, presented by eBay Motors, will be held August 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Banquet and Gala Fundraiser. Last year’s inaugural race raised approximately $40,000 for children’s charities—Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

"The goal for the test car was to run comfortably under Chairman Cozzie's best time last year, and we've done that," Williams says. "Now we're making minor adjustments to the Race Car looking for the last little bit of speed. Unless Jim steps up his game this year, he's a goner. That having been said, we believe he will improve on last year, so we can't take any chances."

Williams built the Test Car for the SEMA Businesswomen's Network and it will run in their colors. Williams will also field an Unlimited Class entry and a Modified Class entry.

"I'm hedging my bets," Williams explains. "If we push the envelope too far with the #1 car, then we still have a shot at Jim with the SBN car."

Although Williams says he has no direct link to the AT&T Williams F1 team, he believes that the fact that the name "Williams" has been a Formula 1 world champion gives him a psychological edge over Cozzie. He also lives one block from the Pasadena Convention Center, which he believes constitutes a home court advantage over the Chairman.

Pinewood Drag Racing is so competitive that Williams decided not to enter his Class Winning Modified car from last year. His "Flying Wing Car" was retired undefeated in the Modified Class.

"We feel that all of the competitors learned a lot from last year so whatever was fast last year might not be fast this year," Williams added. "This has turned out to be just like real racing: blown budgets, speed is everything, find a loophole in the rules."

As an example of how much SEMA Pinewood Drag Racing has changed in just one year, Williams noted that the paint job on this year's #1 car cost more than last year's Modified Class-winning car's total build costs.

"OK, we did use Porsche paint on it," Williams notes.

Williams promised no rocket cars this year. He feels that his neighbors in the Pasadena Convention Center area might not appreciate the technological achievement of a solid-fuel, rocket-powered, fire-belching car blasting through their neighborhood.

"Beating Jim fair and square is important from an ethical standpoint," Williams says. "But if that isn't possible, then cheating is always an option."

The Pilot Automotive Team did experiment with several designs that Williams referred to as "Gravity Amplification," but he never clarified what he meant by this term. Williams adds that "the competition with industry colleagues is fun, but the real winners will be the two charities we are supporting and the great kids they support if we put on a good show."

This year’s race is already shaping up to be memorable with more than 50 drivers, industry icons and entertainment celebrities donating signed pinewood drag cars. There are also about 350 cars built by the children at Victory Junction Gang Camp and Childhelp available for sponsorships by “team owners.”

Please click here to help these two great charities and the children they support. Car sponsorships start at just $125.

Interested in attending the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser? Click here for reservations.