Twin 5.9L Compound Turbo Cummins
Two, compound turbo, 5.9L Cummins in one 1970 Dodge pickup? That’s right! Check out Plowboy Diesel’s creation for yourself in this episode of Diesel of the Week sponsored by AMSOIL.
The Hits Just Keep on Coming
As I sat down to write this month’s column, an email from SEMA popped up in my inbox. Would it be another safety update? Would it be promises of another great show happening in the fall? No.
SEMA Show 2020 Cancelled
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced that due to COVID-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailable, the SEMA Show will not be taking place in 2020. While both event organizers and industry members have been working tirelessly to deliver an outstanding SEMA Show in November, mounting uncertainty has rendered continuing
SEMA Announces 2020 Safety Requirements
SEMA show goers will be required to wear a face masks or a face shield during the 2020 event, as part of a proactive plan to prevent the spreading of germs and provide exhibitors and attendees with a safe environment where they will be able to conduct business. With 1,800 exhibiting companies participating in the
Automotive Specialty Equipment Market Expected to Rebound
Even though 2020 has altered the vehicle landscape for many, the specialty equipment market has shown great growth over the last 10 years with industry retail sales climbing nearly 4% to a new high of $46.2 billion in 2019, according to the new 2020 SEMA Market Report, which provides a comprehensive review of the automotive
Twin 5.9L Compound Turbo Cummins
No, you’re not drunk and seeing double. There’s really two 5.9L compound turbo Cummins engines in this 1970 Dodge truck built by Plowboy Diesel. Find out how this build came about and what makes it work!
SEMA Announces Board Election Results
Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec Inc., has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July. SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected
Magnuson Superchargers CEO Kim Pendergast Joins SEMA Board
Kim Pendergast, owner and CEO of Magnuson Products, has been selected to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors, as Dr. Jamie Meyer, who was recently named President of Performance Racing Industry (PRI), steps down from the SEMA Board. Pendergast is an active SEMA member and industry volunteer, including serving as chair of the SEMA
PRI Names Dr. Jamie Meyer as its President
Dr. Jamie Meyer has taken the role of President of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and media company, effective this week. Meyer, who has a long and storied history in motorsports and racing, will lead the PRI team in increasing engagement and support for the industry through enhanced programs and services for the
Get Ready to Apply for PPP and Emergency Disaster Loans
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed legislation to add $320 billion in additional funds to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and $60 billion to the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. SEMA and more than 250 other organizations urged swift action by Congress to replenish program funding. The initial $349 billion funds for PPP and $10 billion for
Company-by-Company Coronavirus Response: Update
Racing businesses and manufacturers have altered production, including making PPEs and medical supply components, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Below are the latest updates on different industry companies’ responses to the pandemic. 3-Dimensional Services GroupLocated near Detroit in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Urgent Plastic Services, a branch of 3-Dimensional Services Group, has halted regular production to
Specialty Aftermarket Industry Largely Open for Business
The majority of businesses in the specialty automotive industry continues to operate during the Coronavirus pandemic. Even with “shelter in place” rules in effect in many states, more than two-thirds of industry businesses have not closed any of their facilities during this time. The findings are from a survey of SEMA member companies conducted April