Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase

Applications for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase are now open at www.sema360.com. In the absence of the in-person SEMA Show, the new SEMA360 was created as a 100 percent online trade-only event that focuses on an ecommerce marketplace, new products, vehicle builds and education for the automotive specialty equipment industry, SEMA says. Unlike the SEMA Show,… Continue reading Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase

NASCAR Cup Series Holding Dirt Race at Bristol

Bristol Motor Speedway announced Wednesday afternoon that the NASCAR Cup Series spring race at the .533-mile short track will be contested on dirt. It will be the first premier series event on a dirt track in more than 50 years. The event will mark the first time the NASCAR Cup Series will compete on dirt… Continue reading NASCAR Cup Series Holding Dirt Race at Bristol

AAPEX to Host Weekly Webinars in October

AAPEX will host weekly webinars in October to provide the latest trends, market intelligence and global perspectives on the future of the automotive aftermarket and strategies for growth, the organization announced. The free webinars will be led by global industry executives and are geared toward all segments of the automotive aftermarket supply chain. Attendees may… Continue reading AAPEX to Host Weekly Webinars in October

Mullin Automotive Museum Launching Docent Tour Series on YouTube

The Mullin Automotive Museum will debut a new six-episode series, produced and hosted by its docents, on its YouTube channel, the museum announced. Beginning Friday, Oct. 2, at 12 p.m. PT, and airing every Friday for six weeks, each episode takes viewers on an approximately 20-minute tour of the museum’s most unique vehicles. The first… Continue reading Mullin Automotive Museum Launching Docent Tour Series on YouTube

Truck Hero Selling SEMA Show Truck for Charity

Truck Hero, a manufacturer of truck and Jeep accessories, announced it will offer its 2018 SEMA Show truck build, ‘Ultimate Tailgate,’ a custom 2019 Ford F-350 Lariat, at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Oct. 23, with all proceeds from the sale benefiting the Building Homes for Heroes organization. Truck Hero design… Continue reading Truck Hero Selling SEMA Show Truck for Charity

Applications Open for SEMA360 Builder Showcase

Applications are open for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase, an opportunity for builders to display recent builds during the upcoming SEMA360 virtual trade show. The deadline to submit a vehicle for the event is Oct. 9. Builders must submit the following to be considered for inclusion: Ten (10) digital color photograph or rendering of the vehicle.… Continue reading Applications Open for SEMA360 Builder Showcase

Gracie Trotter Becomes First Female Winner of an ARCA-Sanctioned Event

Gracie Trotter, a 19-year-old from Denver, Colorado, drove away with the win in the ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 150 last weekend at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, becoming the first female winner of an ARCA Racing sanctioned event. This is Trotter’s first year in the ARCA Menards Series West as she… Continue reading Gracie Trotter Becomes First Female Winner of an ARCA-Sanctioned Event

On-Demand Access to WRAPSTECH Ends Tomorrow

WRAPSTECH: The Science of Wraps took place on Sept. 16, but the online event – including the illuminating panel discussion and educational video presentations – is still available on-demand until Wednesday, Sept. 30. Registration is free. WRAPSTECH explores vinyl applications, wide-format printing, inks, lamination, surface prep, maintenance, tools, and installation to help ensure durable, color-fast… Continue reading On-Demand Access to WRAPSTECH Ends Tomorrow

Webinar: How to Complete PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

A new webinar from the National Federation of Independent Business will walk viewers through the process of completing a Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application, the organization announced. The webinar is scheduled for Wed. Sept. 30, at 12:00 p.m. ET. During the 90-minute session, the NFIB’s resident PPP experts will instruct viewers on how to… Continue reading Webinar: How to Complete PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

SEMA Launch Pad Competition Announces Finalists

After a public online voting, five young business owners and executives have been selected to compete in the final stage of the 2020 SEMA Launch Pad Competition. They will now pitch their products and ideas to a panel of industry experts, who will select and announce a winner during SEMA360 on Monday, Nov. 2, at… Continue reading SEMA Launch Pad Competition Announces Finalists

Registration Now Open for Virtual Engine Performance Expo

Registration is now open for the virtual Engine Performance Expo, event organizers announced. The 3-day event, scheduled for Jan. 7-9, 2021, will showcase industry-leading engine builders, suppliers, machinists and equipment manufacturers, organizers said. From live panel discussions to detailed instructional demonstrations, the Engine Performance Expo will give participants the opportunity to connect with industry experts,… Continue reading Registration Now Open for Virtual Engine Performance Expo

Comparing SEMA360 to the SEMA Show

While SEMA360 is taking over the SEMA Show’s spot on the calendar, the virtual event is not meant to replace the SEMA Show, the Specialty Equipment Market Association said in a recent article explaining the differences between the two events. While the event is designed to provide manufacturers and buyers with a trade-only environment focused… Continue reading Comparing SEMA360 to the SEMA Show

AWE Sponsoring ‘For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation’

AWE, a precision engineering and manufacturing firm outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has announced that it will be sponsoring For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, including support of its Peter R. Bossow, Jr Memorial Golf Tournament. “AWE tries to give back to the community, aftermarket, and planet as much as it can, and philanthropic efforts to battle… Continue reading AWE Sponsoring ‘For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation’

SEMA360 Releases Education Program Schedule

The SEMA360 Education Program schedule has been released and will feature more than 30 professional development seminars and candid conversations with industry-leading celebrities and personalities. Each session will take place in SEMA360, the online event scheduled for Nov. 2-6. Attendees will be able to sign up for an unlimited number of seminars at no additional… Continue reading SEMA360 Releases Education Program Schedule

Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala

Superformance, a manufacturer of 1960s-era continuation sports cars, has donated a 1962 MKII Shelby 289 Slab Side to the Petersen Automotive Museum’s upcoming digital gala set for Sept. 26, the low-volume manufacturer announced. During its 26th Annual Gala Celebration, the Petersen Automotive Museum will auction the MKII Slab Side, with the proceeds generated from the… Continue reading Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala