Brady Ranweiler Wins 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders
The SEMA Battle of the Builders concluded Friday, Nov. 6, during SEMA360, where Brady Ranweiler was named the winner of the annual competition. As per competition rules, the Top-12 finalists performed the judging duties and rated their peers on the quality of their builds. The Top-4 finalists for 2020 were narrowed down just prior to the
SEMA Announces Industry Awards
SEMA, the trade association representing the $46.2 billion automotive specialty equipment industry, presented its top honors during a special SEMA Awards Celebration held Thursday night, 11/5, during the week of SEMA360. Winners of the prestigious awards are: SEMA Person of the Year: Myles Kovacs, DUB Publishing Inc. SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year: Brendan McGrath, Dyme
’77 K5 Blazer-E Features Chevrolet Performance eCrate Package
At SEMA360, Chevrolet showcased a ’77 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance is surveying SEMA members interested in building their own electric
Papadakis Formula D GR Supra Debuts on SEMA360
Toyota debuted four vehicles Monday on SEMA360, and will follow with more during the coming weeks. While the Papadakis Racing Rockstar Energy Drink Toyota GR Supra that competes in the 2020 Formula DRIFT Pro class with champion driver Fredric Aasbo cannot be on the SEMA Show floor this year, it is primed and ready for racing
SEMA360 Has Kicked Off
According to SEMA officials, thousands of industry professionals logged onto www.sema360.com on Nov. 2 to take part in the first day of SEMA360, a five-day online trade-only event where attendees from throughout the world can interact with automotive parts manufacturers, see new trends and products, network, and hear from leaders and experts in the specialty equipment aftermarket industry.
Mike Rowe, Tanner Foust to Keynote SEMA360
Mike Rowe, best known as creator and host of the hit TV series “Dirty Jobs,” will participate in a live keynote Q&A with industry icon Tanner Foust at SEMA360, powered by OPTIMA Batteries, Monday, November 2, at 8:00 am (PST). Available only on SEMA360, Rowe and Foust will engage in a casual, insightful and candid conversation about
Intellectual Horsepower – Ep. 1
Welcome to Intellectual Horsepower, Engine Builder’s new podcast covering engine building, racing and performance topics. This episode we talk about NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, and more.
SEMA Data Co-op Acquires PartsHub
The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has acquired PartsHub, a comprehensive catalog management solution that will enhance a participating manufacturer’s ability to create and update industry standardized product information, regardless of their product data knowledge or expertise. The SDC is the leading product data service in the specialty equipment aftermarket. Using PartsHub’s expanded product information management
Buyer Registration Now Open for SEMA360
Attendee registration for buyers and resellers to participate in SEMA360 is now open at www.sema360.com. Available to SEMA-member buyers at no cost, SEMA360 is the new B2B online marketplace taking place Nov. 2-6, 2020, that provides the industry with a robust and viable solution for conducting business in the absence of the SEMA Show. After organizers announced that the live
Industry Insiders – Leah Pruett, Don Schumacher Racing
We caught up with Leah Pruett at the 2019 SEMA Show to talk about her path to becoming a driver in the upper echelon of drag racing and what keeps her motivated to be the best driver out there – male or female.
SEMA360 Manufacturer Showcase Applications Now Open
Manufacturers of automotive specialty equipment may now submit applications at www.semashow.com/360/manufacturer.html to participate in SEMA360, the exclusive trade-only online marketplace taking place Nov. 2-6, 2020. Created after industry members expressed a need for a viable marketplace solution in the absence of the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, SEMA360 will connect manufacturers with qualified worldwide resellers and media. “With a
SEMA360 Takes Place This Week
SEMA announced it is offering an online marketplace to allow manufacturers and resellers in the specialty automotive segment to connect and conduct business. Taking place November 2-6, SEMA360 was created after industry members expressed a need for a viable marketplace solution in the absence of the 2020 SEMA Show. “Creating a platform where the industry can gather