GALLUP, NM (05.22.23) – The KICKER Monster Truck event on Saturday, May 20th, featured two events at the Red Rock Park Arena under a sunny sky. The setting for the event is very unique as many attendees are seated on a hillside looking down at the track.
KICKER was setup at the entry way at the Red Rock Park Arena.
“This venue brings enthusiasts together in a very unique setting. KICKER has sponsored events at this venue before. Attendees on Saturday were very enthusiastic and all were definitely Livin’Loud’” Lorin Morrell stated.
Attendees seated on the hillside had a great view of the track from above.
The track area during setup.
KICKER was set up under a tent along the entrance to the Red Rock Park Arena. Tables were stacked with a wide variety of the latest products with the KICKER RZR located close to the event track for demos.
Before the action on the track attendees spent time on the track at the pit party.
This amazing post shows a rider flying high. This post by w_wilson1994.
Continuing “With afternoon and evening action on the track we were busy throughout the day. Pre-race pit parties have become popular activities at these events. Attendees can spend time walking around the track, check out vehicles that will soon be in action plus meet the drivers. Meeting drivers and asking them about their rides creates a lasting impression with attendees.” Morrell stated.
“KICKER is sponsoring, and participating, in many consumer events. That visibility and direct connection with consumers is creating awareness for traditional car and truck audio products plus marine, motorcycle, Powersports and lifestyle products” Morrell concluded.
HOLLY HILL, FL (05.22.23) – Soundz, a leading motorcycle audio brand, is pleased to announce the addition of two new employees to its team. The new hires will bring valuable expertise to the company’s dealer support and technical resources departments.
Justin Davis and Ryan Woolridge are based in Rapid City, SD, and formerly operated Audio Shop RC over the past five years, specializing in motorcycle audio, bringing over 40 years of retailer and rally experience to the Soundz dealer and enthusiast network.
The Soundz Dealer Support and Tech Team (Ryan Woolridge, Nathan ‘Chuckie’ Haynes and Justin Davis) with the mobile training van in front of Beach Customs in Little River SC.
Justin has joined Soundz as a Dealer Support Specialist. With over 20 years of experience in the audio industry, Justin brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. He will assist dealers and consumers with product information, technical support, and troubleshooting. Ryan has been hired as a Technical Resource Specialist.
Ryan brings an extensive background in audio and motorcycle customization to the team. His expertise will be instrumental in developing and testing new products and providing technical support to customers and dealers.
“We are thrilled to welcome Justin and Ryan to the Soundz team,” said Peter Jensen, President of Soundz. “Their knowledge and experience will be invaluable in providing our customers and dealers with the highest level of support and service.”
With the addition of these new hires, Soundz is well-positioned to continue its growth and expansion in the motorcycle audio market and adds to its current efforts with on-the-road training and support for its nationwide dealer network.
RICHMOND, VA (05.22.23) – GT Trading, a global leader in premium car audio products, is proud to announce its partnership with Rep-Corps Inc. The collaboration aims to promote GT Trading’s high end lineup of Made in Italy 12-volt audio solutions to retailers throughout North America.
Featuring DSPs, high end standard and direct integration speakers, regulated power supplies throughout the majority of STEG’s amplifier lineup, class A amplification options, micro amplifiers, high current regulated class A/B and D options up to 40,000 watts RMS. The continuously evolving amplifier designs from AudioSystem Italy’s Twister line, which will be immediately familiar, as the inspiration for other Italian amplifiers currently available in North America.
Each amplifier undergoes rigorous testing on the bench.
Headquartered in St Stephens Church, Virginia, Rep-Corps Inc. principals, Ken and Logan Strzepka, bring decades of experience and expertise in the 12-Volt industry from being involved in retail, sales, and distribution aspects of the industry.
Ken Strzepka, Principal of Rep-Corps Inc., expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with GT Trading. Their commitment to quality and innovation in Europe and Asia is already very well established, and we are excited about working to expand their business into the North American market. We look forward to working with our expanding dealer base to provide them with the best audio solutions available in the market.”
The precise workmanship in the Master Stroke Classe A amplifier is shown with the cover removed.
All STEG/AudioSystem products include a standard 3 year warranty when installed by an authorized retailer and have no authorized internet retailers in the Americas, In addition to zero minimum free freight there is an estimated delivery time of 4-6 days to retailers in the U.S. Mexico, and Canada.
EASTPOINTE, MI & EL CERRITOS, CA (05.19.23) – Wednesday, May 17th, was a very busy day for Alpine with retailer partners. An Alpine Experience took place at WOW Mobile Electronics in Eastpointe MI. In addition, Alpine had a major presence at Hi-Tech Car Audio in Cerritos CA with the retailer’s very successful Midnight Madness event covering 3 days.
The Alpine Experience RAM early Wednesday morning.
The Alpine Experience RAM was positioned under the Alpine tent in front of the entrance at WOW Electronics. Chris Reavis, Alpine Soecialist, orchestrated the event and conducted demos throughout the day. “As soon as an attendee took their seat and the doors closed I hit the volume. Immediately their eyes widened and their smiles appeared. When the demo concluded all noted that was the most amazing sound they had ever heard in a vehicle.”
Plenty going on in the showroom with Chris Reavis checking out the action.
Rick Daniels, WOW co-owner, related, “This was the first Alpine Experience at our Eastpointe store and it was very successful. Certainly Chris did over 40 demos in the Alpine RAM. We saw regular customers plus consumers who had never been into our store. Attendees came into the store to check out the Alpine specials and a good number made purchases. Sales for the day were strong.”
Alpine sales happening at the counter.
A customer checking out the latest Alpine products.
When lunch time arrived 100 hot dogs were placed on the grill with all the trimmings and refreshments. Many attendees enjoyed the hot dogs in the showroom and also checked out the Home AV products WOW Electronics brings to the local market.
Reavis added, “Rick and JD were very pleased with the event and another Alpine Experience could happen this fall. The freebees passed out at the event, plus fliers, will certainly extend the Alpine Experience for those who attended.”
Out West Alpine was on site at the Hi-Tech Car Audio Midnight Madness event that began on Wednesday, May 17th, and stretches for 3 days. An Alpine Experience pickup was out front in addition to 2 additional Alpine vehicles.
An Apline Experience Pickup ready at the Hi-Tech Car Audio event in Cerritos CA on Wednesday, May 17th.
Alpine was represented on site with Jason Hannon, Region 1 Sales Manager and Chris Sinh -Alpine Brand Specialist who provided demos in the Alpine Experience pickup throughout the event. Pete Bobsin and Greg Douglas, with Alpine California territory rep firms, also stayed busy talking and selling Alpine during the event.
A customer picks out his Alpine products.
Alpine is stacked high in the showroom for the Hi-Tech Car Audio Midnight Madness Event.
Hannon related, “This is such an amazing event. There was a line outside the door at 8:30 Wednesday morning. Azim Dehestani and his team do such a great job. They were cranking every minute through the days. The shelves were packed with Alpine products with floor stacks too. Some of our Alpine models actually sold out and a new order is on the way.”
Azim Dehestani (L) and Pete Bobsin among stacks of Alpine on the Hi-Tech Car Audio sales floor. Bobsin’s Rep firm works with Hi-Tech in NorCal.
Watch for more from Alpine in California this weekend as Alpine will be on site at the Audio Design Open House and Grand Opening in San Jose on Friday and Saturday, May 19th and 20th.
AVON LAKE, OH (05.19.23) – America’s Racetrack and one of the nation’s premier producers of automotive heat control products are teaming up in 2023.
Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) is pleased to announce a marketing partnership with Summit Motorsports Park, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
Opened in 1963, Summit Motorsports Park specializes in presenting family entertainment and hosts a variety of touring motorsports events throughout the year. It hosts more than 100 events every year, attracting more than 500,000 guests.
“Summit Motorsports Park has a long tradition of excellence, from promoting motorsports competitors to providing high-quality experiences for fans and enthusiasts,” said Steve Garrett, DEI Creative Director. “Their values strongly align with our own, and DEI is proud to support them as part of their 60th anniversary.”
“America’s Racetrack,” located in Norwalk, Ohio, has been selected a national “Track of the Year” 20 times in the last 60 years, including nine times by the National Hot Rod Association.
For racing fans, Summit sums it up with their philosophy, “We believe our customers are guests in our ‘home’, and our park is our living room.”
DEI’s first event where they will have a full booth for you to stop by and say “hi” will be the Cavalcade of Stars, June 2, 3 and 4, along with many other events throughout the season. If you can’t make it to the Cavalcade of Stars, don’t worry – DEI will be part of many automotive and motorsports events throughout the year. Stay tuned to hear about those events as they get closer.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (05.19.23) – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed the bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA) (S. 873) by a voice vote. This SEMA-supported bill will help to expand access and increase the $862 billion outdoor recreation economy. As a result, this historic public lands and recreation legislation is the first comprehensive recreation package since 1963. It will help improve and grow America’s outdoor recreation economy while delivering sustainable economic boosts to rural communities.
The bill requires federal land-management agencies to increase opportunities for motorized and non-motorized access to public lands, and it includes provisions to streamline the process and expenses associated with obtaining special recreation permits. Additionally, the legislation directs the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to make maps available to the public depicting where vehicles are allowed and prohibited and to update them periodically to ensure that the maps do not become outdated.
SEMA, along with our partners that comprise the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, thank Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY) for their leadership in passing this vital legislation that benefits public lands, access to the outdoors, and the economy.
Click here to sign a letter to your U.S. Senators asking them to support S.873.
For more information on the American Outdoor Recreation Act, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.
THE 12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (05.18.23) – Wednesday, May 17th, was a very busy day in the 12volt Central Studios. News from 2 Alpine Experience events, RDV preps for Orlando, The Rock the House event in Kansas City, Shiflet and Dickson PowerBass promo and Pacific Rim Marketing on the road arrived via the 12voltSTP Tool.
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A manufacturer representative, or vendor staff member, can MAX their time on the road by Snapping and Txt’ing an image to the 12volt Central Studios….318 465 0844 is the number. Presto… that image could be fashioned as a post to let a rep’s dealers know activities an area distributor is doing with one of their lines. That post could highlight a dealer with a great in-store display that could give other dealers an idea to drive more business.
Another possibility for the 12volt STP Tool could be a company HQ tour. We can work with a company’s HQ staff member to develop a list of images including HQ exterior, entry way, conference room, training area, testing facility, warehouse and shipping area. Utilizing new technology in this way touches a lot of bases.
Believe me, I do have an understanding of today’s marketplace. The business year is like a football game with 4 quarters. The 12volt industry, as a whole, is nearing halftime in 2023. The 12volt industry is already well into the month of May. Let’s play smart in the second half of 2023 with a solid game plan….while keeping our eyes on the ball.
On this end the 12volt Central Studios staff will continue to showcase positives across the 12volt industry…across the U.S. and beyond.
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TEMPE, AZ (05.18.23) – Mobile Solutions announces its next in-house training workshop; MasterTech Boot Camp Training occurring June 10-13, 2023. This popular workshop is jam packed with fundamentals in the aspects of design, fabrication, audio performance and system tuning. Along with the Mobile Solutions cavalcade of seasoned fabrication instructors, special guest presenter Andy Wehmeyer of Audiofrog, Inc. will present the audio and system tuning segments of the workshop. “It’s a training workshop that we’ve re-tooled to include many of the more up-to-date topics and skills training that today’s emerging technicians are asking for” commented Mobile Solutions founder and CEO Bryan Schmitt.
What attendees will learn in the MasterTech Boot Camp workshop:
Drawing and interior design processes – visualize it, plan it then build it
Subwoofer enclosure design. table saw and perfect circle techniques
Styling and design ideas for subwoofer and amplifier trim panels (inlays, serviceability, etc.)
3-Dimensional (3D) routing techniques for OEM speaker grilles and layered panels
All new plastic fabrication segment including bonding, shaping and surface finishing
Fundamentals of stitching and sewing for automotive upholstery with live demos
Fundamentals of steel and aluminum fabrication with live demos
Introduction to CAD design and use in automation (CNC Laser, CNC Router)
Audio system fundamentals and design
Audio measurement tools and techniques
Proven – Step-by-step tuning techniques
Advice on how best to charge clients for these premium skills and services
Day-to-Day Overview
Saturday 6/10/2023
This training day is all about designing and planning the fabrication you will do in a custom interior or audio system installation. Many of the fundamental techniques for designing/building subwoofer enclosures to router work and more are presented.
Sunday 6/11/2023
This training day highlights designing in the digital world for low-volume production of customized fabrication pieces. It also provides a fantastically easy-to-digest introduction and hands-on training for upholstery techniques, including using a sewing machine.
Monday 6/12/2023
This training day is a solid fabrication training day covering everything from metal to plastics to techniques that implement these materials, along with lighting, into your most custom installations with efficient techniques.
Tuesday 6/13/2023
For those wishing to expand their audio system knowledge and rate of success in outcomes, this training day is essential to those goals. A full day is dedicated to audio system design, measurements and tuning.
“We are hyper-focused on getting working technicians to elevate their skill sets and get targeted knowledge that pay dividends to their work product once back in their stores” added Schmitt regarding the upcoming revised and popular MasterTech Boot Camp workshop. Many former attendees know it’s always a different experience at an in-person MS workshop each time because of the range of guest instructors, projects and hands-on activities going on. The June 10-13 Boot Camp will also include a take-home student project that attendees build themselves over the course of the four training days.
Lunch and snacks each training day is included in the $1999.98 tuition cost. The Tempe Hilton Garden Inn with special rates also offers a free shuttle to and from the Mobile Solutions facility.
Watch Mobile Solutions’ Facebook, Instagram and website for more information when the next in-person workshops are announced, as well as MasterTechExpo.com for the 2024 MasterTech Expo education program details slated for March 3-6, 2024 at Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona.
POWAY, CA (05.18.23) –BILSTEIN is ready to lift your spirits. The premier automotive parts provider is offering a new complete suspension system for the Jeep Wrangler JL.BILSTEIN has provided the B8 5100 1.5” Lift Kit for the Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited. Thiscomplete suspension system includes BILSTEIN B8 5100 monotube shocks and sway bar links, long travel cold wound springs, and other enhancements to provide enhanced performance, wheel travel and articulation for off-road lovers.The lift kit will allow Rubicon models to fit 35-inch tires on stock or aftermarket wheels, and non-Rubicon models to fit 33-inch wheels on aftermarket wheels. The B8 5100 1.5” Lift Kit will maintain proper suspension geometry without needing additional aftermarket components — and installation is easy.
This B8 5100 1.5” Lift Kit will fit all Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited 4-door models with a 2.0L or 3.6L engine, except for the 4Xe and Extreme Recon Package.Product highlights include:Long travel cold wound springs for increased wheel travel and articulationBilstein 5100 monotube shocks to enhance extended droop travel and provide a comfortable rideOEM-quality extended sway bar links allow for full range of suspension motionBillet bump stops to allow for larger tiresRear sway bar drop brackets for Rubicon models will allow running 35-inch tires on stock wheelsFront spring isolator provides for proper spring alignmentDetailed instructions for easy installation
STEVENS POINT, WI (05.17.23) – On Saturday, May 13th, the Alpine Experience event took center stage at Precision Cellular and Sound location. Chris Reavis, Alpine Specialist, rolled in early to set up the Alpine tent and position the Alpine Experience RAM for the day’s event.
The Alpine Experience was ready to roll early Saturday morning.
Ty Carrigan, Store Manager, relayed, “Having an Alpine Experience at our store in central Wisconsin was certainly special. When Chris did the first demo for our staff members we knew attendees would be impressed….and they were throughout the day. Showcasing hi-res sound in the RAM really set the demos apart from anything our customers had experienced.”
“During the event we did well over 20 demos for enthusiasts in the Alpine Experience RAM. A big smile appeared on their faces and their eyes widened as they experienced the ultimate in car Audio,” Reavis related.
Attendees began to arrive early for the Alpine Experience.
Inside the showroom there was a large display of Alpine gear plus attendees checked out the company’s Home A/V products.
Continuing Carrigan offered, “Bratwurst offerings fresh from the grill were a real treat that set the tone to spend time with attendees. Many came into the store to also see our home audio and TV offerings too. Certainly the Alpine POP coozies and lanyards will continue the Alpine Experience for attendees too.”
Reavis added, “The Alpine Experience, in the Central region I cover, started very strong. The Endless Possibilities Auto event in Aurora IL was very successful and next up is WOW Electronics in East Pointe MI on May 17th. Overall across the U.S. we have 20 Alpine Experience events on the calendar so far in 2023.”
“Business for the day was certainly stronger than a regular Saturday and we are already discussing the possibilities for a fall Alpine Experience event,” Carrigan concluded.
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