Eric Grant — SEMA’s First Executive Director of SEMA Hall of Fame — Passes Away
Eric Grant, SEMA’s first executive director and member of the SEMA Hall of Fame, passed away on Dec. 23. Grant’s contributions to and impact on the specialty-equipment industry are not based on producing performance parts or increasing vehicle speed, but his importance to the growth of the automotive aftermarket and SEMA’s early years cannot be
SEMA Announces 2014 Webinar Series
SEMA will kick off its 2014 webinar series Thursday, Jan. 9, with popular SEMA Show speaker and noted author Christine Corelli (www.christinespeaks.com), who will deliver “Twenty Ideas in 20 Minutes — Driving Business Growth and Fueling High Performance: How to Create a Sales-Service Excellence Culture.” Getting customers is one thing. Between the challenges of escalating
SEMA Scholarship Committee Details 2013/2014 SEMA Engine Project
The SEMA Scholarship Committee has announced that its 2013/2014 SEMA Engine project will feature a 700+ horsepower package based on a Dart LS Next cast iron block. The engine will be offered on eBay beginning December 12, 2013 and the proceeds will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which aids young men and women seeking
SEMA Recognizes Person of the Year and Other Honors
SEMA, the trade association representing the $31.32 billion specialty automotive industry, honored some of its most respected and influential people at a gala dinner during the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. More than 3,000 industry luminaries and business owners gathered at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)’s annual SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet for
The Hybrid Shop To Showcase Hybrid Battery Pack Conditioning at SEMA Show
The Hybrid Shop is building an international dealer network to provide environmentally friendly, cost-saving solution that virtually eliminates need for battery replacement in hybrid-electric vehicles. The Hybrid Shop (THS), a growing international network of dealers committed to providing expert care for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), announced that it will exhibit its new method of battery pack
Edelbrock’s 75th Anniversary Mustang Giveaway Winner to be Announced at SEMA
Edelbrock will announce the winner of its 75th Anniversary Mustang Giveaway in the Ford Racing booth on Wednesday November 6. The announcement is the culmination of a nine-month promotion celebrating Edelbrock’s 75 years in business. This once in a lifetime promotion allowed enthusiasts to enter for a chance to win a unique 2013 Ford Mustang
Chrysler Gives Sneak Peek of New Mopar ’14
The limited-edition vehicle follows the Mopar ’10 Challenger, Mopar ’11 Charger, Mopar ’12 300, and Mopar ’13 Dart. Chrysler Group LLC released an image of its new limited-edition Mopar ’14, which will debut at next month’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. “Our new Mopar ’14 will instantly resonate with enthusiasts,” said
The King – Richard Petty – Set To Help Open PRI Trade Show’s Return To Indianapolis
This year’s PRI Trade Show is expected to play host to exhibits from more than 1,100 racing companies occupying 3,300 booths, and attract more than 40,000 racing professionals from across the US and 72 countries. Richard Petty, known to many as simply The King, will help kick-off the opening of this year’s 26th Annual Performance Racing
Ford Racing & Flowmaster Added to Morgan’s & Phillip’s SEMA Show Car Project
The car will be used to promote Morgan’s & Phillip’s line of officially licensed Gulf Racing apparel and will be shown at events across the country. Morgan’s & Phillip’s Speed Shop announced that Ford Racing and Flowmaster have both signed on to sponsor the apparel brands latest SEMA show project car. They join other iconic brands such as Cragar Wheels, Scott
William “Bill” Gager to Retire from APRA with 35 Years of Service
Under Gager’s leadership, the staff of APRA has organized major events for its membership including the annual International BIG R Show and Exposition, regional technical clinics, educational seminars, forums and plant tours, as well as implemented popular business management and savings programs. CHANTILLY, VA – William “Bill” Gager announced today that he will retire from his
PRI Trade Show Prepares For Return To Indy
The PRI Trade Show is returning to Indianapolis for the first time since 2004, following SEMA’s acquisition of the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), consolidating it with the PRI Trade Show under the PRI brand for 2013 and beyond. INDIANAPOLIS – Racing industry suppliers are showing strong support for the return of the PRI Trade Show to
SEMA To Host SEMA Show Buyer Webinar On October 10
The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) will host a webinar specifically geared towards first-time SEMA Show buyers on Thursday, October 10 at 10:00 am Pacific time. The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) will host a webinar specifically geared towards first-time SEMA Show buyers on Thursday, October 10 at 10:00 am Pacific time. The webinar will be presented by Tom
