More than 700 professionals from around the specialty-equipment industry gathered July 17 at SEMA Headquarters in Diamond Bar, California, for the SEMA Garage Open House. Guests received an insider’s look at the Garage’s many capabilities, and ways in which it can be of great use to members.

The world’s most unique and celebrated customized vehicles from the 2014 SEMA Show will gather and be accessible to the public on Friday, November 7, 4:00–10:00 p.m., as the SEMA Cruise finds its way to a new event taking place immediately after the SEMA Show at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

The 2014 SEMA Show will feature two new transportation hubs that will help Showgoers easily and efficiently navigate the annual trade show, Tuesday–Friday, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame's (ORMHOF) 2014 Induction Ceremony will kick-off SEMA Show week, Sunday, November 2, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This invitation-only, black-tie affair will feature all past inductees and the Class of 2014.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Brake Parts Inc., Snow Performance, THI Holdings, A.R.E. and Amos Media.

Speedway motors announced its sponsorship of the SCCA Classic American Muscle Invitational Challenge; and Olsbergs MSE Ford Fiesta ST rallycross cars post fast runs in Charlotte.

The shooters at KGP Photography caught GM engineers testing several prototypes outfitted with an upgraded version of its Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine. Performance specifications are unavailable at this time, but the goal must certainly be to bump the current 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel's horsepower...

On Wednesday, August 20, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT), Show Director Tom Gattuso will present a free comprehensive webinar that will guide exhibitors through everything from basic setup to little-known tips on getting the best return for your SEMA Show investment.

Khalid alBalooshi (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Pro Stock), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) took home wins at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals—the second of three races in the Western Swing. In Top Fuel, alBalooshi piloted his Al-Anabi Racing dragster to a 3.912 at 309.42...