Nominations Open for SEMA Hall of Fame
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame program, now through March 17, 2023. The award honors individuals in the automotive aftermarket who have enhanced the stature of the industry. Inductees include visionaries, innovators, and leaders who have positively impacted what is now a $50.9 billion market. Nominees may be business
2023 SEMA Scholarship Applications Now Open
The 2023 SEMA Scholarship application period for students preparing for careers in the automotive or performance parts industries is now open and will run through March 1, 2023. Interested applicants can review and complete the scholarship application at www.sema.org/scholarships. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to foster future leaders and
SEMA Statement on the Status of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act
SEMA and PRI must share that despite strong Congressional backing and extraordinary support from the racing community, the 2021-2022 Congressional session is ending without passage of the RPM Act. Key negotiators in Congress could not reach an agreement on bill language that balanced the need for federal law to protect racers and motorsports parts businesses
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
SEMA Announces SEMA Week to Kick off in 2023
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) announces a five-year vision to expand the SEMA Show into an “all-city” experience. Officially called SEMA Week, the expansion’s goal is to create the most passionate and exciting automotive event in the world. SEMA Week will kick off in 2023 with new concepts, activities, and events introduced over the five-year roll-out
Larry Chen Selected as Winner of SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year
Content creator and world-renowned automotive photographer Larry Chen was named winner of the first annual SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award. The award was created to honor a content creator or influencer who has built an engaged audience and used his or her platform to positively impact car enthusiasts of all ages. The award is a result
Ringbrothers Win “Battle of the Builders” at 2022 SEMA Show
Ringbrothers, the world-renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer, was awarded several top awards at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas for two out of four of its most recent unveiled custom builds – a 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster dubbed “ENYO” and a 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer codenamed “BULLY.” The Wisconsin-based team’s build “ENYO” took
7.1L Twin-Turbo Duramax Engine
Sterling Diesel Performance is showing off its stunning, fully restored 1972 Chevrolet C10 at the 2022 SEMA Show. Under the hood is a 7.1L Duramax engine with a unique twin-turbo setup. Check it out!
Turn 14 Distribution Named SEMA Channel Partner of the Year
Turn 14 Distribution was named SEMA Channel Partner of the Year at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Announced at the SEMA Show Kick-Off Breakfast on November 1 before the SEMA Show floor opened, the award represents outstanding commitment to the $51 billion automotive specialty equipment industry. Turn 14 Distribution is among more than
Pennzoil Announces Outdoor Engine Oil Portfolio at SEMA Show
Pennzoil® has announced the new Pennzoil Outdoors line of engine oils designed for the vehicles of outdoor enthusiasts at the SEMA Show. The new portfolio includes engine oils formulated for outdoor recreation vehicles in North America including ATVs/UTVs, watercrafts, motorcycles, and snowmobiles. “Whether it’s enjoying the backcountry on an ATV or enjoying time boating with the
SEMA’s Industry Banquet Features New Look, New Format
In addition to the SEMA Launch Pad finale and announcements for key industry awards, the banquet will feature important news from the SEMA Chairman and SEMA President and CEO.
SEMA Show Kick-Off Breakfast Gets New Feel
Ken Block, Brian Scotto Talk “Electrikhana” at SEMA Show
Kick-Off Breakfast, plus award winner announcements.