This is the ’18 Corvette ZR1, caught up close and personal during a cold-weather test run in the Great White North.

The ZR1 is expected to return with more performance than the last iteration based on the C6. Power should come from a supercharged V8 posting in excess of 700 hp, routed through a manual transmission. It's unlikely, however, the 10-speed automatic from the Z06 is destined for the ZR1.

Although this prototype doesn’t have it, others have been seen with a large rear spoiler, and there is evidence that an active aerodynamics package could be offered on the new ZR1 to keep its handling in check.

Expect to see the ZR1 sometime next year, and it is also expected to live on for a few years after the launch of the next-generation Corvette.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Corvette ZR1, caught up close and personal during a cold-weather test run in the Great White North.

The ZR1 is expected to return with more performance than the last iteration based on the C6. Power should come from a supercharged V8 posting in excess of 700 hp, routed through a manual transmission. It's unlikely, however, the 10-speed automatic from the Z06 is destined for the ZR1.

Although this prototype doesn’t have it, others have been seen with a large rear spoiler, and there is evidence that an active aerodynamics package could be offered on the new ZR1 to keep its handling in check.

Expect to see the ZR1 sometime next year, and it is also expected to live on for a few years after the launch of the next-generation Corvette.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Corvette ZR1, caught up close and personal during a cold-weather test run in the Great White North.

The ZR1 is expected to return with more performance than the last iteration based on the C6. Power should come from a supercharged V8 posting in excess of 700 hp, routed through a manual transmission. It's unlikely, however, the 10-speed automatic from the Z06 is destined for the ZR1.

Although this prototype doesn’t have it, others have been seen with a large rear spoiler, and there is evidence that an active aerodynamics package could be offered on the new ZR1 to keep its handling in check.

Expect to see the ZR1 sometime next year, and it is also expected to live on for a few years after the launch of the next-generation Corvette.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Corvette ZR1, caught up close and personal during a cold-weather test run in the Great White North.

The ZR1 is expected to return with more performance than the last iteration based on the C6. Power should come from a supercharged V8 posting in excess of 700 hp, routed through a manual transmission. It's unlikely, however, the 10-speed automatic from the Z06 is destined for the ZR1.

Although this prototype doesn’t have it, others have been seen with a large rear spoiler, and there is evidence that an active aerodynamics package could be offered on the new ZR1 to keep its handling in check.

Expect to see the ZR1 sometime next year, and it is also expected to live on for a few years after the launch of the next-generation Corvette.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Corvette ZR1, caught up close and personal during a cold-weather test run in the Great White North.

The ZR1 is expected to return with more performance than the last iteration based on the C6. Power should come from a supercharged V8 posting in excess of 700 hp, routed through a manual transmission. It's unlikely, however, the 10-speed automatic from the Z06 is destined for the ZR1.

Although this prototype doesn’t have it, others have been seen with a large rear spoiler, and there is evidence that an active aerodynamics package could be offered on the new ZR1 to keep its handling in check.

Expect to see the ZR1 sometime next year, and it is also expected to live on for a few years after the launch of the next-generation Corvette.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Corvette ZR1, caught up close and personal during a cold-weather test run in the Great White North.

The ZR1 is expected to return with more performance than the last iteration based on the C6. Power should come from a supercharged V8 posting in excess of 700 hp, routed through a manual transmission. It's unlikely, however, the 10-speed automatic from the Z06 is destined for the ZR1.

Although this prototype doesn’t have it, others have been seen with a large rear spoiler, and there is evidence that an active aerodynamics package could be offered on the new ZR1 to keep its handling in check.

Expect to see the ZR1 sometime next year, and it is also expected to live on for a few years after the launch of the next-generation Corvette.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By Kent Bradley

Participation in the ETTN Roundtable event will inform attendees about the importance of how current and upcoming product development and testing empowers their business and the industry as a whole.

Free to all SEMA members, The Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) Motorsports Tech Roundtable discussions will serve as an arena for both participants and key speakers to collaborate on a multitude of hot topics pertinent to the motorsports industry. The event will take place Monday, January 23, from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.
Register today!

Participation in the Roundtable event will inform attendees about the importance of how current and upcoming product development and testing empowers their business and the industry as a whole. Engineers, programmers and product developers are especially encouraged to attend.

Attendees will discuss the following topics in an intimate roundtable setting with industry experts:

• Table 1: Dr. Rick Roberts, Edelbrock, will present on “The Fundamental Principles of Intake Manifold Design.”
• Table 2: Peter Treydte, compliance center manager, SEMA, will present on “Emissions Compliance for Street Performance Products.”
• Table 3: Mike Spagnola, vice president of OEM and product design, SEMA, and Gabe Hall, MagnaFlow, will present on “Advancements in Product Design—From Idea to Prototype.”
• Table 4: John Waraniak, vice president of vehicle technology, SEMA, will present on “Current Technology Transfer Trends from Track to Street.”
• Table 5: Robb Roy, partner, Knobbe Martens, will present on “Obtaining Patents to Protect Motorsports Technology.”

By Kent Bradley

Participation in the ETTN Roundtable event will inform attendees about the importance of how current and upcoming product development and testing empowers their business and the industry as a whole.

Free to all SEMA members, The Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) Motorsports Tech Roundtable discussions will serve as an arena for both participants and key speakers to collaborate on a multitude of hot topics pertinent to the motorsports industry. The event will take place Monday, January 23, from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.
Register today!

Participation in the Roundtable event will inform attendees about the importance of how current and upcoming product development and testing empowers their business and the industry as a whole. Engineers, programmers and product developers are especially encouraged to attend.

Attendees will discuss the following topics in an intimate roundtable setting with industry experts:

• Table 1: Dr. Rick Roberts, Edelbrock, will present on “The Fundamental Principles of Intake Manifold Design.”
• Table 2: Peter Treydte, compliance center manager, SEMA, will present on “Emissions Compliance for Street Performance Products.”
• Table 3: Mike Spagnola, vice president of OEM and product design, SEMA, and Gabe Hall, MagnaFlow, will present on “Advancements in Product Design—From Idea to Prototype.”
• Table 4: John Waraniak, vice president of vehicle technology, SEMA, will present on “Current Technology Transfer Trends from Track to Street.”
• Table 5: Robb Roy, partner, Knobbe Martens, will present on “Obtaining Patents to Protect Motorsports Technology.”

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• ETTN Motorsports Tech Roundtable, January 23, 2017, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• MPMC Open Membership Meeting, January 23, 2017, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• 2017 MPMC Media Appreciation Reception, January 24, 2017, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• 2017 MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 24–26, 2017, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• SEMA Battle of the Builders Advanced Preview Screening, January 26, 2017, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• 2017 SEMA SBN and YEN Meetup, January 26, 2017, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• SEMA Measuring Session: ’17 Ferrari 488 and ’17 Mercedes AMG GT, January 31, 2017, MG Studio, Los Angeles

• SEMA Measuring Session: ’18 Toyota C-HR, February 1, 2017, Toyota Headquarters, Torrance, California

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, February 16, 2017, Baer Inc., Phoenix, Arizona

• 2017 SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference, March 28, 2017–April 1, 2017, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, April 13, 2017, Omix-ADA, Suwanee, Georgia

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, May 9, 2017, Heidts, Lake Zurich, Illinois

• 2017 SEMA Australia Regional Business Development Conference, May 23–27, 2017, Melbourne, Australia

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, July 11, 2017, Competition Specialties, Auburn, Washington

• Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 14, 2017

• 2017 SEMA Show, October 31–November 3, 2017, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• 2017 PRI Trade Show, December 7–9, 2017, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

The deadline to submit your company’s Exhibit Space Rental Application and deposit is March 31, 2017, to participate in the 2017 SEMA Show Early Space Selection, which will take place May 1–19, 2017.