Ringbrothers to Unveil Four Custom Builds at 2022 SEMA Show
Ringbrothers is set to unveil four custom builds for the first time ever at the 2022 SEMA Show. Representing nearly 35,000 combined build hours, each vehicle has been extensively modified to showcase Ringbrothers’ full breadth of automotive design, production and craftsmanship:
“BULLY” ’72 K5 Blazer: The 1,200hp, big-tired and purpose-built Blazer is meant to dominate on or off the road. BULLY is equipped with a supercharged Wegner Motorsports-built LS3, a triangulated four-link suspension with off-road racing coilovers and a fully custom bespoke interior. BULLY will be unveiled on Tuesday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. at the HRIA booth #23295.
“STRODE” ’69 Chevy Camaro: With a widened, fully carbon-clad body and extended wheelbase, the Camaro exemplifies stance and the remarkable work of digital design. Under the hood is a Wegner Motorsports-built LS3 topped with a 2.9L Whipple supercharger producing 1,000 hp, while the Ghost White paint pays homage to STRODE’s origins. STRODE will be unveiled on Tuesday, November 1, at 11:00 a.m. at the Keystone booth #21249.
“PATRIARC” ’69 Ford Mustang: The high-revving Mustang is built to play in the wind, minimizing rear-end drag with groundbreaking aerodynamic innovation. Power from a Ford Performance Aluminator 5.2 XS engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission and a fully bespoke interior makes this one unique Pony. PATRIARC will be unveiled on Tuesday, November 1, at 11:30 a.m. at the Centerforce booth #23813.
“ENYO” ’48 Chevrolet Pickup: With the original steel cab narrowed, lengthened, chopped and wedge cut, ENYO’s body was crafted with extensive use of carbon-fiber components, including a single-piece carbon-fiber belly pan. The design incorporates cantilevered independent suspension at all four corners and is powered by a 1,000hp big-block marine racing engine. It’s a ’40s work truck meets Formula 1 racer for Ringbrothers’ most extreme build yet. ENYO will be unveiled on Tuesday, November 1, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mothers booth #22357.
Street Muscle’s Project Max Street Is Going to the 2022 SEMA Show
Power Automedia has announced that Project Max Street, a ’66 Chevrolet Nova, will be featured at Race Winning Brands’ booth during the 2022 SEMA Show this November. Max Street is the company’s longest ongoing project, with its first article covering engine upgrades published back in 2010.
Project Max Street began its journey in need of restoration with a 350 small-block Chevy engine that had to be replaced. Through the years, Street Muscle Magazine has worked hard to turn this classic into a potent muscle car with an Edelbrock/Musi 555ci big-block Chevy engine, ProCharger F2 supercharger, TCI 6X transmission, Wilwood brakes, Moser rearend and more. Most recently, Max Street received a fresh coat of matte white paint from Axalta Coating, bringing this half-century-old build closer to being on display. Max Street will be showcased at the 2022 SEMA Show, November 1–4, at the Race Winning Brands booth #22943. For additional build details and updates, follow StreetMuscleMag.com.
Jessi Combs Foundation Announces Scholarships for WyoTech Students
The Jessi Combs Foundation (JCF) has awarded three students with scholarships to WyoTech—the automotive, diesel, and collision trade school headquartered in Laramie, Wyoming. The scholarship program is one of many ways JCF fulfills its mission to educate, inspire and empower the next generation of trailblazing and stereotype-breaking women. Maggie Daskam, Jade Bovee and Kaygen Bogle have each been recognized with a JCF Scholarship. The Jessi Combs Foundation was founded in 2019 in honor of the late Jessi Combs, a renowned race car driver, and WyoTech graduate. For more information, visit wyotech.edu and thejessicombsfoundation.com.
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Magnuson’s Kim Pendergast Named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50
Magnuson Products Founder Kim Pendergast has been named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list, a designation that spotlights women who are “shattering age and gender norms across every sector of business, politics, the sciences and society.” Pendergast is the chair and CEO of Magnuson Products, the developer of superchargers for the automotive aftermarket based in Ventura, California. She also serves on the SEMA Board of Directors and as the SEMA Political Action Committee (PAC) chair.
In 2021, after examining alternative-energy strategies, Pendergast led Magnuson to produce a supercharger for a hydrogen-powered truck. She first entered the automotive aftermarket at age 52 by purchasing and running Martinsville, Virginia-based Arrington Manufacturing, a company that made engines for NASCAR. For more information, visit forbes.com/profile/kim-pendergast/.
NGK Spark Plugs Announces Kirt Denman as Director of Aftermarket
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc.—the manufacturer of ignition parts and sensors based in Wixom, Michigan—has announced Kirt Denman has joined the company as the director of aftermarket. Denman has specialized in the automotive aftermarket and retail market for more than 35 years, the company says. NGK says Denman will serve as a leadership team member and be responsible for developing a strategy to drive the aftermarket forward and achieve established company goals. In addition, he will be responsible for the oversight and shared strategy of all sales and marketing programs, product launches and excess and obsolete inventory that provide growth and profitability.
VP Racing and Speed Society Hit the Street With New Streetwear Collaboration
VP Racing Fuels Inc., a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Speed Society LLC, and has joined forces to launch their first line of The Racing Class streetwear. The initial two streetwear capsule collections, “Chasing Checkers” and “Pilot,” are being released exclusively on SpeedSociety.com this week.
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Showgoers walking from the West Hall to the Las Vegas Convention Center will be able to see a unique collection truck and off-road builds representing 10 diverse market segments. As part of the Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Feature Vehicle Trail, the vehicles are among the must-see attractions of the 2022 SEMA Show.
The 10 builds will be lined up along Las Vegas Convention Center Drive, adjacent to the West Hall, and highlight the diversity of the truck market. Showgoers are also invited to cast a vote for their favorite vehicle in the TORA Feature Vehicle Best in Show Award.
“TORA is committed to helping members and businesses identify hot trends and future opportunities,” said SEMA Council Director Denise Waddingham. “Seeing an array of vehicles from various segments will inspire and educate Showgoers to the unlimited possibilities.”
To vote in the TORA Feature Vehicle Best in Show vehicle, scan the QR code displayed next to the vehicle before Wednesday, November 2, at 3:00 p.m. The winner will be announced during the TORA Industry Reception, November 2, at 5:00 p.m. in the West Hall, 3rd Floor Terrace.
The 2022 mid-term election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, and it’s important to know which candidates support racing when going to the polls or voting early. With the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate up for grabs this fall, the racing community has a chance to shape the outcome of this election.
When casting your vote, it’s important that you consider which lawmakers have stood up for the interests of racers and motorsports-parts businesses by supporting the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act), H.R. 3281 and S. 2736, which guarantees the right to modify street cars, trucks and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and safeguards the industry’s right to offer parts that enable racers to compete.
Visit SEMA’s vote racing page for information on voting in the mid-term election, including absentee and early voting, and identifying your lawmakers and the candidates running in 2022. SEMA’s Vote Racing page also includes a list of the lawmakers who have publicly supported the RPM Act and are up for re-election this fall.
With nearly 3,000 credentialed media at the SEMA Show, the annual trade event is ideal for exhibitors that are making newsworthy announcements. Following is the official SEMA Show press conference schedule. Media are encouraged to attend all press conferences. To apply for media credentials, visit www.semashow.com/register.
Exhibitors that have breaking news announcements that are of interest to a large number of media are utilizing press conferences during the 2022 SEMA Show.
Official 2022 SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule
(As of October 20, 2022)
Monday, October 31
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. – SEMA: SEMA Vehicle Reveal featuring the SEMA Award Presentation (outside of the Grand Lobby entrance)
Tuesday, November 1
7:30 a.m.–8:50 a.m. – SEMA: Kick-Off Breakfast, featuring announcements of Best New Products (Paradise Event Center)
9:00 a.m. – Volkswagen Group of America Inc.: Vehicle Unveil (Booth #10509)
9:30 a.m. – Toyota Motor North America: Toyota Press Conference (Booth #22200)
1:00 p.m. – Scorpion EV: Power and Performance … Electrified (Booth #11268/SEMA Electrified Area)
1:30 p.m. – SEMA: Battle of the Builders Top 40 Announcement (Booth #10139/SEMA Battle of the Builders Area)
2:00 p.m. – Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners: Ringbrothers Unveils the Super Truck (Booth #22357)
2:30 p.m. – Eaton: New Performance Products and Partnerships From Eaton (Booth #22743)
3:00 p.m. – KTL Restorations: KTL 2023 ECAT Cougar Powered by Electric GT (Booth #11268/SEMA Electrified Area)
3:30 p.m. – BluePrint Engines and Automotive Consulting Services: Strategic Alliance to Provide Powertrains for the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act (Media Center)
4:00 p.m. – HEXIS: Who We Are (Media Center)
Wednesday, November 2
10:00 a.m. – Hellwig Products Co. Inc.: Hellwig Introduces New Silent Support System Line (Booth #57043)
The 2022 SEMA Show is less than two weeks away. Here’s a rundown of key deadlines, including early-bird and advance rates available for several booth services, as well as checklists to keep you on track and on budget.
Complete Deadlines Checklist –
The deadlines checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.
The budget checklist form allows you to keep track of all your costs and ensures that you are adequately prepared for your experience at the SEMA Show.
SEMA Showgoers who want to stay close to monorail stations are encouraged to make their hotel reservations while rooms are still available.
With a quick look on the www.SEMAShow.com/travel homepage, Showgoers can see a list of hotels available along with the star rating, rate per night and distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center. Here are six hotels in the SEMA Show block with easy monorail access:
SAHARA
Westgate
Harrah’s/LINQ
Flamingo
Bally’s
MGM Grand
Showgoers booking through the SEMA Show housing partner receive guaranteed low rates on a wide range of hotel properties at locations on and off the Las Vegas Strip.
Discounted rates will be available for SEMA Showgoers.
When making your hotel reservations through the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page, you are receiving the most affordable and convenient hotel options through the SEMA Show’s official hotel provider. All negotiated rates include resort fees and will allow you to change or cancel your reservation without any financial penalties.
More information about the SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, is available on www.SEMAShow.com.
Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.
LIQUI MOLY USA currently seeks a candidate to fill an open position serving the sales needs in the Atlanta/Birmingham region. In this position, you will take an active part in the successful growth of the company. Throughout this region, you will be responsible for sales growth, marketing efforts and business expansion. With the opportunity to work independently, you are responsible for your own success. A minimum of five years’ experience in field sales management (preferably in lubricant products or automotive aftermarket) is required.
Quadratec Inc. is hiring a customer service representative to manage a high volume of incoming calls, emails, and online chats from customers who are placing orders, inquiring about an order, requesting product information, and or general order assistance; answer automotive and technical questions regarding specific Jeep models and related products; and identify customer needs, clarify information, research every issue and provide solutions and/or alternatives.
Wheel-1 is hiring a sales manager to plan, organize, direct and manage all company sales channels to meet sales objectives; develop and manage network of independent sales representatives; manage and develop new customer account relationships; and track and record sales activity to ensure that company sales objectives are being achieved. Candidates must have a proven track record of sales success working in automotive parts industry and experience selling to retail wheel and tires stores.
Registration for the 2022 SEMA Show, the premier gathering for the automotive specialty-equipment industry, is now open at www.semashow.com/register.
Taking place November 1–4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2022 SEMA Show will build upon the positive momentum following last year’s event, which successfully connected the $47.8 billion industry in person in what was the largest automotive trade show in North America since the pandemic shut everything down in 2020.
“The SEMA Show is where industry professionals go to grow existing relationships, create new ones and push their businesses forward,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “Exhibitors are eager to showcase their products and services to the tens of thousands of qualified professionals in attendance.”
Anticipation for this year's SEMA Show ramped up in recent weeks as exhibitors selected their booth locations during Priority Space Selection, a weeks-long process that took place May 2–18.
“Enthusiasm for the 2022 Show continues to exceed last year’s, with more than 1 million sq. ft. of exhibitor space already committed for the 2022 SEMA Show and confirmed spaces running 25% above last year,” said Warren Kosikov, SEMA vice president of sales.
Attendees at the 2022 SEMA Show will learn about the latest products, trends and technology in the industry from manufacturers exhibiting throughout the entire Las Vegas Convention Center, including the surrounding parking lots. Educational seminars led by industry experts and networking events that bring market niches together will also be available during the four-day trade event.
“Our industry continues to thrive despite current challenges in the marketplace, and last year’s event proved that the value of conducting business and networking face-to-face can never be replaced,” said Gattuso. “Our mission is to help continue that momentum by providing an unparalleled experience that builds meaningful business relationships.”
Registration for the 2022 SEMA Show is offered in three categories—attendee, exhibitor and media—and everyone must qualify to attend. Attendees are encouraged to register early at www.semashow.com/register so they can secure their credentials and receive updates on breaking news from the 2022 SEMA Show.
Attendees are encouraged to check the floorplan to see where the companies they need to interact with will be located at the 2022 SEMA Show.
For more information about qualifying documents and the 2022 SEMA Show, log on to www.semashow.com.
Besides serving as a showcase for all things automotive, the SEMA Show also plays host to celebrities and industry icons who come to join the weeklong festivities at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As in years past, this year’s Show will draw a variety of personalities from the worlds of motorsports, music, TV and the internet to appear at media events and to engage with Show attendees. The following are scheduled appearances for this year’s Show, with listings current as of September 6, 2022. Be sure to check the SEMA Show app for updates and to confirm times.
Tuesday, November 1
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Levi Green of Hammerfab Ridler, Winning Custom Builder, AM HOT ROD GLASS, Booth #22391
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Mario Andretti, Legendary race car driver, Magnaflow, Booth #23343
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Tavarish Car Building on YouTube, The Rag Company, Booth #54211
9:00 a.n.–11:00 a.m. John D’Agostino, international car customizer, designer, Quarter Mile Foundation, Booth #10100
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Von Hot Rod Pinstriping, “Master of the Fine Line!” Hedman Performance Group, Booth #22343
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Hal Loo, Mural Lab Airbrush artist, custom painter, SATA Spray Equipment, Booth #31017
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Will Posey, Motor Trend TV show “Ride of Your Life” HushMat and ZyCoat, Booth #23195
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Ray Hill, airbrush artist and painter, SATA Spray Equipment, Booth #31017
Cynthia Gauthier
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mike Ryan, “Counting Cars” on the History Channel, Hertz Kompressoren USA, Booth #38221
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Ghetto Bob, “Counting Cars” on the History Channel, Hertz Kompressoren USA, Booth #38221
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Shannon Aikau, “Counting Cars” on the History Channel, Hertz Kompressoren USA, Booth #38221
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Ryan Evans, “Counting Cars” on the History Channel, Hertz Kompressoren USA, Booth #38221
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mike Henry, “Counting Cars” on the History Channel, Hertz Kompressoren USA, Booth #38221
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Kevin Mack, “Counting Cars” on the History Channel, Hertz Kompressoren USA, Booth #38221
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Danny Koker, star of “Counting Cars” on the History Channel, Hertz Kompressoren USA, Booth #38221
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Ben Schramm, “Counting Cars” on the History Channel, Hertz Kompressoren USA, Booth #38221
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Ron Covell, professional in metal shaping and custom-car building, Trick-Tools, Booth #20013
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Dave Kindig, MotorTrend “Bitchin’ Rides” TV show and AkzoNobel Modern Classikk partner, AkzoNobel, Booth #81080
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Steve Darnell, “Vegas Rat Rods” on Discovery, H&S Autoshot, Booth #32173
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Troy Trepanier, Ridler-winning builder of Rad Rides by Troy and Star of “Rad Rides by Troy,” AM HOT ROD GLASS, Booth #22391
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew, Westgate Paradise Event Center
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Chris Jacobs, host and TV personality, Westgate Paradise Event Center
Dave Kindig
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Chip Foose, Foose Design Inc., “Overhaulin’,” Original Parts Group, Booth #23889
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Lauren Fix, TV automotive market analyst and “Car Coach Reports” host, Classic Tube, Booth #24297
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Joe Theismann, Hall of Fame NFL football quarterback, VOXX Electronics Corp., Booth #10809
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Carmen Belanger-Martin, custom acrylic fabricator as seen on “Street Customs,” and “The Ride of Your Life With Courtney Hansen,” AM HOT ROD GLASS, Booth #22391
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. JJ Da, Boss TV series “Street Outlaws,” ProCharger Superchargers, Booth #22525
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Scott Birdsall, Pikes Peak record holder, Hoonigan athlete, AMSOIL pro driver, AMSOIL Inc., Booth #23331
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Troy Trepanier, Ridler-winning builder and “Rad Rides by Troy” star, AM HOT ROD GLASS, Booth #22391
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Tavarish, “Car Building” on YouTube, The Rag Co., Booth #54211
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Scott Birdsall, Pikes Peak record holder AMSOIL Pro Driver, Hoonigan athlete, AMSOIL Inc., Booth #23331
10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Will Posey, MotorTrend TV show “Ride of Your Life,” HushMat and ZyCoat, Booth #23195
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Carmen Belanger-Martin, as seen on “Street Customs,” custom acrylic fabricator “The Ride of Your Life With Courtney Hansen,” AM HOT ROD GLASS, Booth #22391
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Vaughn Gittin Jr., professional off-road and drift driver Project X, Booth #61211
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Claude Harris, industry icon, “OG Detailer,” AERO Detail Products, Booth #54067
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Courtney Hansen, star of “The Ride of Your Life With Courtney Hansen,” AM HOT ROD GLASS, Booth #22391
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Will Posey of Big Oak Garage, winning builder and star of “The Ride That Got Away With Courtney Hansen,” AM HOT ROD GLASS, Booth #22391
Ringbrothers to Unveil Four Custom Builds at 2022 SEMA Show
Street Muscle’s Project Max Street Is Going to the 2022 SEMA Show
VP Racing and Speed Society Hit the Street With New Streetwear Collaboration
