SEMA offers its condolences to the family and friends of Dale Kille, who suffered a fatal heart attack Wednesday, October 31. Kille, 55, worked for Luverne Truck Equipment Inc. of Brandon, S.D., for more than 30 years, most recently as executive vice president. The industry veteran was well-known...

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PAID: Speedway Motorsports Chairman O Bruton Smith paid $340 million to purchase New Hampshire Int’l Speedway from the Bahre family late last week. The one-mile oval seats 92,000 and is located in Loudon, N.H.

The following councils and committees presented awards during the 2007 SEMA Show. Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) ARMO presented six council awards during the ARMO Industry Awards Reception at the 2007 SEMA Show. The awards and winners are:

The industry in action on the floor of the 2007 SEMA Show: Try before you buy: Testing the mettle of manufacturers’ products in a real-world setting is the main purpose of the Motor Trend Proving Ground powered by Lexus.

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities at www.sema.org/classifieds. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member...

The following are websites represent the SEMA New Product Award winners announced at the 2007 SEMA Show. 2008 SEMA Product Award Winners

More than three-quarters of light-truck enthusiasts customize their trucks to improve performance, according to SEMA research data. Of the 1200 light-truck owners queried for the SEMA 2007 Automotive Lifestyles survey, a staggering 86% somewhat agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, “I...