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What constituted a light truck 15 or 20 years ago might qualify as an ultra-light truck today. Little haulers like the '80–'86 Nissan 720 (and the Hardbody successor) seem positively featherweight compared to the Rams and Silverados of today. As the definition of light truck continues to shift, we wanted to look at the specialty parts market for some of the quintessentially American “light” trucks, the ones that gave rise to the name and category.
Maybe the embodiment of light truck, the Chevy S10 still commands an active parts market. Between April 26–May 25, S10 enthusiasts spent $330,000 on largely secondhand specialty parts, chief among them exterior goods, lighting and lamps and interior goods, according to data from Terapeak, a developer of market-focused research software that monitors online sales and auctions.
Exterior parts comprised $78,000 of total sales, the most popular products including mirrors, grilles and bumpers. Taillights, headlights, consoles and switches/controls rounded out some of the other most sought-after items.
Despite Chevy setting the pace in the light-truck category, the Ford Ranger outran it, pulling in $387,600 worth of accessory sales during the same period. Ranger enthusiasts covet the same category of goods, starting with exterior goods ($81,000 worth of grilles, mirrors, tailgates/liftgates, among others), lighting and lamps ($57,000), and $25,000 worth of interior products.
Not to be left out, the Dodge Dakota slots into second place, with its enthusiast base buying up $359,400 worth of product. Not surprisingly, exterior goods topped the list and accounted for $106,400 of total sales (again—grilles, bumpers and mirrors among the most purchased). Lighting and lamp accessories and air intake/fuel-delivery goods rounded out the top three most popular purchase categories.
Terapeak's Motors P&A Research provides sellers with access to in-depth research on the past year of online auction data and allows users to get in-depth research reports on the competition and themselves. More at www.terapeak.com/motors.
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Brenda Priddy & Company reports:
We've seen two different concepts: one in 2003, and another in Paris in 2006, but here's the production version of Alfa's all-new 8C. This latest Alfa Romeo jewel, which will be produced in a limited edition of just 500, has been photographed while testing at the German Nürburgring.
As Alfa 8C Competizione takes on its role as a leading player, the combination of the exhilaration generated by its design and the pleasure of its drive clearly make Alfa Romeo stand out within its category. Comparing both, the concepts and the prototype shown here, we're able to reveal the many modifications that will turn the show-stunner into a road-legal production car: new air intakes, softer edges, wider A-pillars and many more.
The car will be powered by an unprecedented 4,591-cm, 90-degree eight-cylinder engine. Maximum engine performance is 450 bhp at 7000 rpm, with a peak torque of 470 Nm at 4,750 rpm and top speed capacity at 7,500 rpm.
With six gears and a computerized gearbox system situated behind the steering wheel, the new 8C offers pinpoint gear response and has been developed to be driven at manual-regular, manual-sporty, automatic-regular, automatic-sporty and ice modes.
The 8C's suspension and brake systems have been designed using racetrack engineering and developed technologies. The front and rear dual wishbone suspension and aluminum calipers ensure exceptional traction and braking performance. The 8C makes use of Alfa Romeo's latest VDC technology (advanced stability and traction-control systems) to offer the best driving performance in any situation, as well as guaranteed driving safety. And we're expecting the 8C Competizione to mark Alfa's re-entry into the U.S. market.

President Bush signed into law a SEMA-supported measure that balances a minimum wage hike with $4.8 billion in small-business tax breaks. The wage will increase to $7.25 per hour over two years in three $.70 increments. The wage will rise to from $5.15 to $5.85 on July 24, 2007, followed by yearly increases to $6.55 and $7.25.
The tax-relief package increases the tax code’s annual expensing limits to $125,000 through 2008. The current limit is $112,000. Other provisions include incentives to hire disabled veterans and welfare workers.
While the federal wage has not been raised in a decade, at least 29 states and many local jurisdictions already have minimum-wage rates that are higher than the federal standard. For example, the current wage in California is $7.50 and will increase to $8.00 in 2008. SEMA supports polices that allow wages to be set by the marketplace and contends that a minimum-wage hike filters up the pay chain and hurts small businesses. In this instance, however, SEMA believes the federal legislation strikes a balance between a wage hike and targeted tax relief for small businesses. For further information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.
A version of SEMA model legislation to create a registration category for replica motor vehicles was approved by the Nevada State Legislature. Under the bill, replicas are defined as vehicles manufactured after 1968 to resemble vehicles manufactured before 1968. Replicas would be exempted from all emissions inspection requirements applicable to other vehicles in the state. Registration as a replica vehicle would be open to 100 such vehicles each year and use would be limited to occasional transportation and other hobby-related activities. Titles for these vehicles would list both the year of assembly and the model year that the body of the vehicle replicates. The bill must now be signed by the governor before being enacted into law. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org
INDY MOVES: Dario Franchitti won the rain-shortened Indianapolis 500 to become the first Scotsman to win the prestigious event since his hero, Jimmy Clark, in 1965. Meanwhile, his team owner, Michael Andretti, retired from driving after finishing 13th on Sunday.
OPEN-WHEEL ACES: Eric Gordon won the Little 500 sprint car race, 500 laps on the quarter-mile oval at Anderson (Indianapolis) Speedway, for the eighth time in his career, while teenager Kevin Swindell, the son of Sammy Swindell, won the Night Before the 500 midget race at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
THE BIG APPLE: Despite speculation the event would move to Las Vegas, the annual NASCAR Nextel Cup Series banquet will return to New York City for the 27th consecutive year November 30 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
CHIEFS: Several NASCAR crew chiefs are on the move. Pat Tryson was let go as crew chief for Roush Fenway Racing and driver Greg Biffle. He was replaced by Greg Erwin. David Hyder, who had been suspended for most of the season after Michael Waltrip's car was found with illegal fuel at Daytona, will return to the garage area this weekend, working as crew chief on Jeremy Mayfield's Bill Davis Racing Toyota.
NO. 1: Defending World of Outlaws sprint-car champion Donny Schatz used a victory and a second-place finish to move to the top of the National Speed Sport News Power Rankings.
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NEWS NUGGETS
PROCARE RX TO SPONSOR SUPERNATIONALS: ProCare Rx, a premier pharmacy benefit management company, has signed an agreement with the NHRA to become the title sponsor of the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series event at historic Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey. The event sponsorship is the first involvement in NHRA for ProCare Rx. "We are pleased to welcome ProCare Rx into our family of national event sponsors in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series," said Gary Darcy, senior vice president of sales and marketing, NHRA. "As NHRA continues to welcome more non-traditional sponsors into the sport, we look forward to a mutually rewarding relationship with ProCare Rx as the title sponsor of the high-profile NHRA POWERade Series event at Englishtown."
JACK MULDOWNEY DIES: The man who started Shirley Muldowney on her way to drag-racing greatness, Jack Muldowney, passed away earlier this month due to cancer. He was 70 when he died on May 24. Shirley married Jack, who was an amateur racer, at the age 17. It was his love of cars that gave her the love of racing the quarter-mile. The two went on to rack up more than 200 wins in their early days of racing a variety of street cars and then an injected gas dragster. Muldowney, a longtime member of Schenectady New York's Road Kings Car Club, hand-built the first dragster in which Shirley earned her dragster license in 1965. Although they divorced in 1972, they remained good friends. "He was a great guy," said Shirley. "We got along great and kept our friendship all these years. He taught me how to drive; if it wasn't for him, I never would have been able to do what I've done. He really was the one."
HIGHT TO TEST ARM AT KAUFFMAN STADIUM: John Force Racing's Robert Hight, currently second in Funny Car points, will test his pitching ability prior to racing at Heartland Park Topeka this weekend. On Wednesday, May 30, Hight will throw out the honorary first pitch before the Kansas City Royals take on the Baltimore Orioles.
"THE PROFESSOR" GETS PULLED OVER: A few weeks ago the parking lot of Warren Johnson Enterprises looked more like a scene from a police television show than a working race team facility. Despite the official-looking nature of the event, including one officer issuing NHRA Pro Stock legend Warren Johnson a summons, there was no cause for alarm. With an unexpected break in the schedule, the GM Performance Parts GTO driver was simply giving back to his community, taking part in a photo shoot as part of a campaign to help promote safe driving. "The Elbert County Sheriff's Department contacted us before the Atlanta race to see if I would be interested in participating in a campaign to promote safe driving," said Johnson. "Naturally, I jumped at the chance, especially since it was aimed at younger drivers, who need as much help as they can get, although there are certainly a few older drivers who could also use some advice. We set a date, and they came by the shop, spending the better part of an afternoon taking different shots with a patrol car positioned behind our GM Performance Parts GTO and a sheriff towering over me as I sat in the car, as if he was writing a ticket. Even though I knew it was all staged, I have to admit it still gave me that familiar, uneasy feeling."
JEGS.COM MAKES A RETURN AS PRIMARY CAR SPONSOR: Jeg Coughlin Jr. wasn't without a primary sponsor for long before JEGS.com came to the rescue. The Internet home of his family owned Ohio-based business is returning to the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series as the primary sponsor of his Cagnazzi Racing Chevy Cobalt. Coughlin was sponsored before by his family business, including his two Pro Stock championship campaigns. JEGS.com is the Internet home of mail-order parts giant JEGS High Performance Parts. Coughlin, one of four brothers who took over the Delaware, Ohio-based company in 1998 from family patriarch Jeg Coughlin, won POWERade Series Pro Stock world championships in 2000 and 2002.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS (AND NHRA SPORT COMPACT NATIONALS), TOPEKA, KANSAS, HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA, JUNE 1–3: The ninth race of the NHRA POWERade season, this marks the beginning of the turn for home in the 17-race "regular season" portion of the NHRA POWERade Countdown to the Championship. Drivers will begin jockeying for one of the top eight spots that will guarantee them a place in the second stage, the Countdown to 4.
NORTHEAST NHRA SPORT COMPACT NATIONALS, ATCO, NEW JERSEY, ATCO RACEWAY, JUNE 9–10: Defending champions at the popular stop on the Sport Compact circuit are: Brad Personett (Pro RWD), Bryan Jimenez (Pro FWD), Jorge Lazcano (Modified), Ron Lummus (Hot Rod) and Norris Prayoonto (Honda Tuning Magazine All Motor).
TORCO RACING FUELS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS, JOLIET, ILLINOIS, ROUTE 66 RACEWAY, JUNE 7–10: NHRA legend John Force holds the track records for time and speed here (4.665 seconds, 333.58 mph) and he has won three of his NHRA-record 122 races at the spectacular raceway, that hosted its first NHRA POWERade Series race in 1998. This race also features the eight best Pro Stock cars from the last year racing for the $50,000 winner's share in the NHRA King Demon Crown bonus event.
PROCARE RX NHRA SUPERNATIONALS, ENGLISHTOWN, N.J., OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK, JUNE 21–24: The drivers and riders of the NHRA POWERade Series return to the historic racetrack in Englishtown to begin the first of six race weekends in a row. Rod Fuller, Ron Capps, Jason Line and Matt Smith look to repeat their winning performances from 2006.
.INSIDE THE NUMBERS
8: The number of event wins John Force has in the Funny Car category at Heartland Park Topeka. His most recent win came in 2005 when he defeated Tommy Johnson Jr. He has the most wins in Funny Car at this track.
DRIVERS TELL ALL
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH: Morgan Lucas, driver of the Lucas Oil dragster, knows what it means to have a tough time, but he also realizes that he needs to keep going. He hasn't qualified for racing on Sunday in the last two races. "Sure, it's been tough," said Lucas. "Going through something like this would normally get me down, but I wasn't going to let that happen. We need to regroup and come out strong in Topeka and we have our full confidence in our Lucas Oil crew led by Rahn Tobler." Lucas' record at HPT is impressive with two consecutive semi-final appearances. His team lead the way in 2005 setting low elapsed time of the event at 4.502 seconds. "For some reason that track likes me," Lucas said. "Really, when the temperature rises our performance does also, and I'm very glad summer is coming on strong. We're going through the heart of our schedule the next nine weeks and we have to build momentum to carry us through it all. That will only happen if we can put our efforts towards the quarter-mile and gain the performance we're looking for."
For more information, visit www.nhra.com.
The latest news from SEMA councils and committees:
Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)
MPMC members have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the automotive aftermarket by choosing appropriate representatives to serve on the select committee as their eyes, ears and voice.
Nominees for 2007 MPMC Select Committee Election
- Rich Barsamian, Grant Products International Inc. – Incumbent
- Ed Burgy, CORSA Performance – Incumbent
- Billy Carroll, Wilson Manifolds
- Bob Engel, Auto Meter Products Inc.
- Kyle Fickler, Aeromotive Inc.
- Geoffrey Gerko, Mr. Gasket Performance Group
- Joe Hige, Turbonetics Inc.
- Ryan Hunter, SCE Gaskets Inc. – Incumbent
- Marla Moore, Hypertech Inc. – Incumbent
- Dan Qualls, Total Seal Inc.
- Bob Ritzman, B&M Racing & Performance Products Inc. – Incumbent
- Todd Ryden, MSD Ignition – Incumbent
- John Sonnefeldt, Eaton Performance Products
Election ballots were mailed to all MPMC members in May. Member are encouraged to check their inboxes for numbered ballots. The deadline to submit ballots is Friday, June 15. Your vote and voice is important to the forward motion of the MPMC. Vote now!
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289 ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org. To learn more about the MPMC, visit www.sema.org/mpmc.
Sport-Compact Council (SCC)
Members of the SCC have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the automotive aftermarket by choosing appropriate representatives to serve on the select committee as their eyes, ears and voice.
Nominees for 2007 SCC Select Committee Election
- Ross Berlanga, KTC Media Group
- Ed Burgy, CORSA Performance – Incumbent
- Jim Liaw, Formula Drift
- Kirk Miller, AEM – Incumbent
- Ahad Mirza, Auto Meter Products
- Oliver Rachlein, Eibach Springs Inc.
- Albert Reda, Vibrant Performance
- Brian Reese, Competition Cams Inc.
- Malen Reger, Motovicity Distribution – Incumbent
- Gary Rubio, Performance Motorsport Inc.
- Richard Schroeder, Eagle Vista Productions – Incumbent
- Tyler Tanaka, Turbonetics, Inc. – Incumbent
- James Yim, K&N Engineering Inc.
Election ballots were mailed to all SCC members in May. Members are encouraged to check their inboxes for numbered ballot. The deadline to submit ballots is Friday, June 15. Your vote and voice is important to the forward motion of the SCC. Vote now!
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289 ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.
- Tracie Nuñez, Advanced Clutch Technology, was elected chairman-elect of the SCC. Nuñez will start her role on July 1 when current chairman-elect, Eric Breslow, Power Slot/Power Performance Group, takes over as SCC chairman.
SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)
Members of the SBN have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the automotive aftermarket by choosing appropriate representatives to serve on the select committee as their eyes, ears and voice.
Nominees for 2007 SBN Select Committee Election
- Emily Bailey, Racemark International
- Savitri Dhiman, Wheel to Wheel Powertrain
- Melissa Lawrence, Power TV Media
- Kristine Lindahl, ARP
- Nancy Loetfering, TD3 Products
- Marla Moore, Hypertech Inc. - Incumbent
- Kristy Neukam, Meyer Distributing
- Linn Remling Mills, Street Thunder Magazine
- Jan Sica, Vince Sica and Associates
- Kathryn Wakeford, TEN Magazine
- Trina Wilson, Direct Communications
Election ballots were mailed to all SBN members in May. Members are encouraged to check their inboxes for numbered ballots. The deadline to submit ballots is Friday, June 15. Your vote and voice is important to the forward motion of the SBN committee. Vote now!
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289 ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.
- Get expert advice on a business-related problem. The SEMA Mentoring program, powered by the SBN, is available to all employees of SEMA-member companies. Ask a one-time question or be matched with an established leader. Visit www.sema.org/mentoring for details.
Young Executives Network (YEN)
Members of the Young Executives Network have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the automotive aftermarket by choosing appropriate representatives to serve on the select committee as their eyes, ears and voice.
Nominees for 2007 YEN Select Committee Election
- Mike Bolio, Scafidi-Bolio & Associates
- Ashley Chalk, Daytona International Speedway – Incumbent
- Casey Coker, Coker Tire Company
- S. Kellie Colf, Eaton Detroit Spring – Incumbent
- Zac Compton, Classic Instruments Inc.
- Jamie Cook, Wangs International/Pilot Automotive
- Bob Engel, Auto Meter Products Inc.
- Jason Fink, Advantage Truck Accessories, Inc.
- Nick Gramelspacher, Meyer Distributing – Incumbent
- Bianca Hennings, Window Canvas – Incumbent
- Derrick Johnston, Alliance Sales
- Brett Kinsfather, K&N Engineering, Inc. – Incumbent
- Greg Parker, P&E Distributors, Inc. – Incumbent
- Shawn Pitts, Considine Sales & Marketing
- Eric Saltrick, Steele Rubber Products
- Douglas Schriefer, Barry Grant, Inc.
- Melanie White, Hellwig Products
- Robert Wityczak, Grant Products International Inc.
- Mandi Woodell, Weather Auto Supply – Incumbent
Election ballots were mailed to all YEN members in May. Members are encouraged to check their inboxes for numbered ballots. The deadline to submit ballots is Friday, June 15. Your vote and voice is important to the forward motion of the YEN committee. Vote now!
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289 ext. 112, or paulm@sema.org.
- Did you know that the annual SEMA Show Silent Auction, hosted by the SEMA Young Executives Network, raised more than $70,000 for the SEMA Scholarship Fund in 2006? If you are interested in donating an item or becoming involved in the 2007 Silent Auction, please visit our website at www.sema.org/yen.
- Did you know that YEN has more than 500 members networking in the industry and is the largest SEMA committee? If you are employed by a SEMA-member company and are under the age of 39, then you can join the YEN for free. If you are interested in becoming part of the team, visit the YEN website at www.sema.org/yen.
- Bianca Hennings, Window Canvas, was selected for the YEN Silent Auction Task Force Chairman. Hennings will assume the position when the current chairman, Dave Williams, Rampage Products, finishes his term with the YEN Select Committee in July. The SEMA Silent Auction, that is managed by the YEN, has raised more than $100,000 for the SEMA Scholarship Fund in the past three years. If you are interested in participating in the SEMA Silent Auction on any level, visit www.sema.org/yen for additional information.
- Did you know that YEN sponsors networking events and mixers at most of the major trade shows and conferences? If you are interested in becoming a member of the SEMA Young Executive’s Network, please visit our website at www.sema.org/yen.
- Becoming involved in SEMA at an early age will help you work your way to the top. Did you know that current SEMA Chairman of the Board, Mitch Williams, was once a member of YEN? If you are interested in becoming a YEN member, visit our website at www.sema.org/yen.
- Lance Packard, Painless Performance, was elected YEN chairman-elect. Packard will assume the position when current chair-elect, Laurel Dasher, Uni-Marketing LLC, takes over as YEN chairman on July 1.
- Did you know that the YEN has a Member of the Month Spotlight on the SEMA website and that anyone can be nominated? To view previous selections or to make a nomination, visit our website at www.sema.org/yen.
To learn more about the YEN, visit www.sema.org/yen or contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.
More SEMA council and committee news:
Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
The following council members are the candidates for the ARMO Select Committee elections. There are six open seats for this year’s election. For information and how to vote, contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.
ARMO Select-Committee Candidates
- Melvin Benzaquen, Classic Restoration Enterprises, Inc.
- Todd Bidwell, Parts Unlimited, Inc. (Incumbent)
- Ken DeVries, Trader National Publishing
- Steven Moskowitz, Antique Automobile Club of America, Inc.
- Roger Niehaus, Auto Custom Carpets, Inc. (Incumbent)
- Sandy Patterson, Primedia (Incumbent)
- Curt Patterson, AMAA (Incumbent)
- Jim Vinarski, Carlisle Productions, Inc. (Incumbent)
- Mark Vogt, Classic Industries/OER
To learn more about ARMO, visit www.sema.org/armo or contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.
Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
The following council members are the candidates for the HRIA Select Committee elections.There are six open seats for this year’s election. For information and how to vote, contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.
HRIA Select-Committee Candidates
- Del Austin – Street Thunder magazine (Incumbent)
- Tommy Daniels – Yearwood Speed & Custom (Incumbent)
- Dick Dixon – Automotive Education Alliance, Inc.
- Mike Kinney – Las Vegas Rod & Custom
- Rick Love – Vintage Air Inc. (Incumbent)
- Bob Millard – Championship Auto Shows
- Ross Ortman – Dakota Digital Inc. – (Incumbent)
- Brian Reese – Comp Performance Group
- Eric Saltrick – Steele Rubber Products
- Janeen Webb - Primedia
To learn more about the HRIA, visit www.sema.org/hria or contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.
Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (TORA)
- The DVD: “Why Paint Colors Vary?” This valuable resource is now available. TORA members now have a valuable new tool that will help educate consumers about the challenges of the paint color-matching process. Available for dealers and installers to play in their waiting areas, the video is presented in a professional format and brings a consistent message on why paint colors vary.??The TORA “Why Paint Colors Vary?” DVD is available to TORA council members free of charge (or $49.95 for non-TORA members). Other tools available from TORA are the CHMSL and altered-height CDs. For details or to place an order, contact Staci Perricone at 909/396-0289, ext. 104, or e-mail stacip@sema.org.
To learn more about the TORA, visit www.sema.org/TORA or contact Monica Terlouw at monicat@sema.org.
Manufacturers' Representatives Council (MRC)
MRC members should mark their calendars for the following upcoming council activity:
- 2007 MRC Rep Conference
September 26–27, 2007
Phoenix, Arizona
To learn more about the MRC, visit www.sema.org/mrc or contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.
Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
- PRO members: Join your colleagues at the 15th annual PRO Project-Planning Meeting, Thursday–Friday, June 7–8, at the Crowne Plaza Detroit Metro Hotel. This is your opportunity to take a stake in your council's future by taking advantage of an agenda that includes group brainstorming sessions, breakout group discussions and action planning for future council projects. The event also includes and exclusive reception at the Henry Ford Estate, complete with a private tour of the automaker's elegant mansion. To RSVP, e-mail to Summer Wright at summerw@sema.org by May 18. For hotel and airline reservations, contact Manya at Manya.P@travelstoreusa.com or 949/930-9268.
To learn more about PRO, visit www.sema.org/pro or contact Ellen McKoy at ellenm@sema.org.
Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)
- George Gillespie, Safety Compliance Engineer responsible for OVSCs tire-related standards, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), delivered a presentation at the 2006 SEMA Show regarding NHTSA's enforcement activity relative to tires for passenger vehicles and trucks. Gillespie provided overview and status of the agency's recent initiatives to increase tire safety, including compliance and enforcement actions for Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (FMVSS No. 138) and passenger and light-truck tires (FMVSS No. 139). He also discussed the current increased enforcement to address concerns related to imported tires. SEMA members can now get a copy of Gillespie's PowerPoint presentation by contacting Paul Moritz at 909/396-0289, ext. 112 or paulm@sema.org.
To learn more about the WTC, visit www.sema.org/wtc or contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.