Zane Clark Hired as SEMA VP of Membership, Education, Research and Councils & Networks
SEMA has hired Zane Clark as vice president of Membership, Education, Research and Councils & Networks (MERC). Clark, who currently serves as CEO of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America, has 23 years of automotive aftermarket leadership experience, including more than 10 years with SEMA from 2010-2020. He
Changing the Narrative Surrounding the Automotive Industry
Every now and then, one of my local radio stations in the Cleveland area invites people to call in who recently got ghosted after a first date. For those who need the definition of ghosting, it’s when someone cuts off all communication without explanation. The radio station tricks the ghostee into telling their side of
Rest in Peace, Coy Gibbs
With heavy hearts, MX Sports Pro Racing and the motocross community mourn the tragic passing of Coy Gibbs, Vice Chairman and Chief Operation Officer (COO) of Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) and the former owner of JGRMX, which competed in both Monster Energy Supercross and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship from 2008 until the 2020 season.
Industry Legend Chip Foose Named Official SEMA Show Artist
Legendary car builder and industry icon Chip Foose will help give the 2022 SEMA Show a new look as the official artist of this year’s trade show. Foose created original pieces of art that will be woven into signage throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center and in marketing materials for the Show to help reflect
Wade Kawasaki Named Executive Director of SEMA and PRI Political Action Committees
The SEMA Board of Directors appointed industry veteran Wade Kawasaki to serve as the first executive director of SEMA’s and PRI’s respective political action committees (PAC). In this new volunteer role, Kawasaki will oversee each PAC’s Board of Directors and fundraising efforts, reporting to the SEMA Board of Directors. By law, SEMA and PRI may
IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson
MG, an Endeavor company and global leader in events, media, sports and fashion, has acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson, the premier collector car auction and live events company. IMG, which owns, operates and commercially represents hundreds of events around the world, including Frieze art fairs, the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Formula Drift,
Engine Builder Attends SBI’s 40th Anniversary Gala
If there’s anything that these past couple years has demonstrated, it’s that nothing is for certain in life or in business. In these days of such ever-changing environments, economies, consumer habits and the like, it’s more than impressive when a company reaches a major milestone. In July, the team at S.B. International, located in Nashville,
EGR Introduces Authorized Internet Reseller Program
Mike Timmons, EGR vice president of sales and marketing for the aftermarket division of North America, announces a new EGR Authorized Internet Reseller Program to support the company’s Unilateral Minimum Advertised Price Policy (UMAP) policy. The Authorized Internet Reseller Program and UMAP pricing policy will go into effect September 1. All internet resellers of EGR
Cummins Announces Jennifer Rumsey as CEO
Columbus, Indiana-based Cummins has announced Jennifer Rumsey, president and chief operating officer (COO), will assume the role of president and chief executive officer (CEO). She replaces CEO Tom Linebarger, who ends his term with the diesel and alternative fuel engine and component manufacturer on August 1. Rumsey will be the seventh CEO and first woman
Speedway Motors to Celebrate Customers, 70th Anniversary
Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, announced today they will celebrate their customers and 70th anniversary during Customer Appreciation Week, July 25-31, with discounts, giveaways and a Cars & Coffee celebration. Founded in 1952 by “Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith, Speedway Motors started as a tiny parts
Summit Racing Equipment Acquires Nickels Performance
Transtar Holding Company has announced the sale of its Nickels Performance business based in Kansas City, Missouri, to Summit Racing Equipment, headquartered in Tallmadge, Ohio. Nickels Performance is a wholesale distributor of high-performance racing parts, and Summit Racing Equipment is a global retailer of performance and replacement automotive parts and accessories. Nickels Performance will continue
National Performance Warehouse Opens New HQ, Distribution Center
National Performance Warehouse (NPW)—the warehouse distributor of performance parts and accessories—has opened its new corporate headquarters in Hialeah, Florida. Prior, NPW was based out of Miami, Florida. The facility, which will also serve as a distribution center, is located at 5801 E 10th Avenue in Hialeah, Florida. The company held a lunch and ribbon-cutting ceremony that