MECA Kicked Off the 2021 Season with a Judges Training and Events Weekend

NASHVILLE, TN (03.26.2021) – The Mobile Electronics Competition Association, Inc. -MECA- kicked off the Spring season with a dedicated SQL Judge Training session at Audio Specialists in Clarksville. Commissioner Stern introduced 16 trainees to veteran judges Vinny Taylor from Tennessee and Matt Roberts from South Carolina.

Vinny Taylor conducting a SQL Judges training for 18 on Saturday morning at Audio Specialists in Clarksville, TN.

Attending the Judges trainings were:
Tommy Craig, Colorado
Nick Graham, Ohio
William Grimme, Indiana
Jason Hale, Tennessee
Cassie Hall, Ohio
Joseph Heddon, Illinois
Russell Jones, Florida
Jordan Kisler, Florida
Michael Myers, Tennessee
Joseph Norton, Arkansas
Shannon Price, Illinois
Mick Shuck, Ohio
J. Silva, Colorado
Mic Wallace, North Carolina
Scott Welch, California
Andrew Woodward, Colorado

The weather brought out competitors and big numbers on the meter in Ashland City.

Trainees reviewed selected tracks from the list of official test songs maintained by the MECA organization. 9 outstanding vehicles were on-site for intensive listening sessions with accomplished judges and well-versed vehicle owner/competitors.The 9 AM – 7 PM schedule on Saturday, March 20th, featured the most revealing and informative track descriptions and evaluations in the club’s 23 year history.

The Sunday SPL Event in Ashland City TN had a strong turnout of competitors.

On Sunday, March 21st, MECA split the March Madness event into 2 locations, to better accomodate the unique requirements of both SPL and SQL contests. Audio Specialists owners Rob Bess and Robert Corwin hosted the SQL activites at the store, with Vinny Taylor as Head Judge.. Trainees continued with informational exchange and scoring systems to get more seat time. Robert Corwin earned the SQL Best of Show, The Zenner trophy and Rob Bess had the highest Sound Quality score at the event.

Commissioner Stern lead the SPL faction to Middle Tennessee’s best venue, the Cheatham County Fairgrounds in Ashland City.

Chris Gregory unveiled his new CRX build at the SPL event in Ashland City.

Greg Kelley (Kelley’s Car Toyz/High Voltage) from Newport, TN had highest scores in Sound Pressure and Park & Pound contests, winning the big SPL Best of Show trophy. Judges Eric Halfacre and 2020 SPL Judge of the Year Malani Puni handled the lanes. It was a beautiful day at the Fairgrounds and the show very engaging, fun, and competitive.

Many new faces attended the events, and several OG’s who haven’t competed in over 10 years came out to play: Mike Elder (KY), Freddrick Simpson (KY), MECA is building a very active schedule in the USA and should be running on all cylindars by June.

MECA SQL Judges were treated to live bluegrass music at Caney Fork Restaurant in Nashville by The Meltones. This was a great listening experience for the trainees.

MECA has laid the ground work for an exciting year in 2021. A huge Thank You goes out to Manufacturer Members that are supporting the MECA SQL Clinics program. Specifically Arc Audio, JL Audio, Linear Power, Stereo Integrity, TRU Technology and XS Power are providing valuable assistance to showcase the MECA Sound Quality League.

Planning for a Unified Finals with IASCA and dB Drag Racing is in the works.