Tag: Hot Rods

SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced the Top 12 builders in the seventh annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 12 finalists are (by category): HOT ROD Andy Leach – 1971 Plymouth Cuda Brady Ranweiler – 1963 Chevrolet two-door wagon Kyle Kuhnhausen – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12

SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Battle of the Builders is a competition to honor and recognize builders at SEMA360, the trade-only online eMarketplace. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 40 are (by category): HOT ROD Tony Arme – 1964 Chevrolet… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40

Mobile Solutions to Present Virtual Training at SEMA360

Mobile Solutions will be participating in the education sessions of the upcoming SEMA360 virtual event with a 30-minute training session titled “Restomod and Hot-Rod Interior Fabrication – Incorporating Modern Electronics,” the company announced. Mobile Solutions president and founder Bryan Schmitt, along with Juan “JT” Torres of Automotive Entertainment HB in Huntington Beach, California, will take… Continue reading Mobile Solutions to Present Virtual Training at SEMA360

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Announces 2021 Event Schedule

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has revealed its 2021 event schedule featuring 19 events in 13 markets across the United States, including the addition of a second fall event in Del Mar, California. The all-new Goodguys 1st So-Cal Nationals will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Oct. 1-3 and will embrace and celebrate southern… Continue reading Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Announces 2021 Event Schedule

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

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

North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities

North American Motor Car's new facility begins construction. Opening set for the fall of 2021. Artist rendition by Claris Construction

Earlier this month, North American Motor Car broke ground on two new buildings in Danbury, Connecticut, adjacent to the Danbury Airport, the company announced. The 50,000 square-foot campus will be composed of two facilities that will focus on the restoration and storage of classic, exotic and muscle cars. The new location is scheduled to be… Continue reading North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities

PHOTO GALLERY: Trends Spotted at the 2020 Symco Rod & Kustom Show

Missing car shows this year? We were too until we went to the Symco Rod & Kustom Weekender. Thousands of “traditional” hot rodders traveled to this event, which ran from Aug. 6-8, which highlighted the trends that younger car enthusiasts are embracing these days—trends that will certainly affect what kind of jobs shops get in… Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: Trends Spotted at the 2020 Symco Rod & Kustom Show

DiabloSport Serving as Official Tuner, Drag Race Sponsor for Holley MoParty

DiabloSport has been named as the official tuner and drag race sponsor for the Holley MoParty event scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at Beech Bend Raceway, the company announced. Among the schedule of events tailored for Mopar enthusiasts include autocross, 3S Challenge, drag racing, a dyno challenge, burnout competition, show-n-shine and more. The event is open… Continue reading DiabloSport Serving as Official Tuner, Drag Race Sponsor for Holley MoParty

Goodguys Hosting Drive-In Theater Night

Goodguys Rod and Custom Association, a producer of automotive events, has announced that it will be hosting the “Goodguys Friday Night At The Drive-In” scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. The event is open to Goodguys Members, who the group says are highly encouraged to attend the event… Continue reading Goodguys Hosting Drive-In Theater Night