BIG WINNERS: Forty years after his father won the Rolex 24 at Daytona, David Donohue made a late pass on Juan Pablo Montoya to lift the Brumos Porsche team to victory in the twice-around-the-clock endurance race at Daytona International Speedway. Donohue teamed with Buddy Rice, Darren Law and...

NHRA DRIVERS PREPARE FOR POMONA WITH TESTS IN PHOENIX: With the official start to the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle season, the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals, just a week away, many teams took advantage of their last weekend before the season by brushing up on their tuning and driving skills during...

Have you moved on? Up? Know someone who has? Let us know: editors@sema.org. Karen Evans St. John was named president of Kee Auto Top Manufacturing Co. in Charlotte, North Carolina. Evans St. John has worked for Kee Auto Top for 25 years in several capacities, including manufacturing, research, sales...

Click on the logo to visit LTAA's website. George Lathouris Named LTAA Chair-Elect

The organizers of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) have announced the theme and speakers for the 2009 event. Carrying the theme “Winning Strategies in a Changing Aftermarket,” the 14th edition of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) is scheduled for May 6–7 at the...

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Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are: SEMA Webinar, "Business Efficiency 101: Using Product Information to Increase Sales, Boost Image and Reduce Costs," February 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (PST)

The following Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) member companies will conduct workshops during the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show (HR&R) Education & Training Day on March 12. The show is set for March 12–14, in Indianapolis. To learn more about the HRIA, visit www.sema.org/hria. For workshop...

Toyota Motor Sales displayed a custom Yaris model in its booth at the 2008 SEMA Show. During the 2008 SEMA Show, automakers displayed increased attention to customized CUVs and small cars, demonstrating that despite the economic downturn and declines in SUV and light-truck sales, a healthy market of...

After witnessing the vast array of specialty-equipment products available to all vehicles at the 2008 SEMA Show, Jim Hitchcock, general sales manager for Auburn Honda, now realizes the value of pushing aftermarket sales.