Tag: Hot Rods

SEMA Show Battle of the Builders Narrowed to Top 40

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has revealed the Top 40 builders in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, the organization announced. Battle of the Builders is a competition to honor and recognize builders at the premier automotive trade show, the SEMA Show. The 2022 Battle of the Builders Top 40 (by category): Hot… Continue reading SEMA Show Battle of the Builders Narrowed to Top 40

CRC Industries Previews SEMA Show, AAPEX Booth Vehicles

CRC Industries will be hosting two project vehicles at its 2022 AAPEX and SEMA Show booths in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company announced. The AAPEX booth will feature “Project Dentley”, a vehicle build with Clay Millican, IHRA Top Fuel drag racer, and Jeff Lutz, Street Outlaws star, honoring Millican’s late son. At SEMA, CRC will showcase a 1970 Oldsmobile… Continue reading CRC Industries Previews SEMA Show, AAPEX Booth Vehicles

Retro Manufacturing Details 2022 SEMA Show Plans

Retro Manufacturing will exhibit three new products and host a display vehicle in its booth at the 2022 SEMA Show, the company announced. During the show, Retro Manufacturing will introduce its new Motor 4HD, which replaces the Motor 4 feature set and adds an HD Radio receiver and dedicated subwoofer output to the unit. Additionally,… Continue reading Retro Manufacturing Details 2022 SEMA Show Plans

Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew Joins 2022 SEMA Show

Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew will give the keynote address on the 2022 SEMA Show’s opening day, show organizers announced. During the on-stage discussion, the comedian and cast of the show will expand on stories from their inaugural television series and what it’s been like to immerse themselves into the car culture, the organization said.… Continue reading Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew Joins 2022 SEMA Show

Mothers Polishes to Sponsor 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders

Mothers Polishes has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders, SEMA Show officials announced. “It’s not a casual decision that an exhibitor makes when selecting what vehicle to showcase at the SEMA Show,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “The vehicle they ultimately choose and the builder… Continue reading Mothers Polishes to Sponsor 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders

HRIA to Present New Awards at SEMA Show

The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will present two new awards recognizing hot rods and builders at the 2022 SEMA Show, the SEMA council announced. The new “Design & Innovation Award” will be presented to a builder or shop in recognition of a vehicle that exemplifies the meaning of an exceptional hot rod, HRIA… Continue reading HRIA to Present New Awards at SEMA Show

Piston Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

The Piston Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 students pursuing careers in the collector car industry, the organization announced. “When I look at our 2022 Piston scholars, it puts a big smile on my face,” said Robert P. Minnick, founder of the Piston Foundation. “This is the reason I started the Piston Foundation and why… Continue reading Piston Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

HRIA General Membership Meeting to Highlight Market Trends

The upcoming general membership meeting for the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance will include a panel discussing trends in the market and expectations for 2023, the SEMA council’s leadership announced. Scheduled for Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET, the panel, featuring Amy Fitzgerald, Cool Hand Customs; Jonathan Goolsby, Goolsby Customs; Stacey David, Rattletrap Productions; and… Continue reading HRIA General Membership Meeting to Highlight Market Trends