2023 dB Drag Racing World Finals -September 30, 2023-October 1, 2023

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The 26th Annual dB Drag Racing World Finals will occur from September 30, 2023 – October 1, 2023. Qualified contestants can compete at one of four venues: Owensboro, KY; Antioch, CA; Spruce Grove, AB; and Slovenia (pending). Participants at each venue will compete for Regional Championship honors and a shot at the World Championship title.

dBDRA World Finals competition formats:

            •           dB Drag Racing

            •           Bass Race

            •           Psychlone

            •           Top Dog

            •           Freestyle

Each location will complete a full competition. The winners at each venue will receive Regional Championship awards (trophies). To determine the “World Champion” for each class (and the Ring recipient), we will do the following…

  • dB Drag Racing – The two LOUDEST competitors in each class (overall) will go head-to-head to determine the World Champion. For example, if the loudest car in Street Stock 1K is in Slovenia and the second in California, those two competitors would go against one another to determine the World Champion. Or, if the 1st place winner is in Slovenia and the 2nd place winner is in Slovenia, then those two competitors will compete, and so on.
  • Bass Race – The WINNER of each class at EACH location will compete in a NEW contest. There will be four competitors in each class. For example, in the 129.9 class, the winner in California, the winner in Kentucky, the winner in Canada, and the winner in Slovenia will all compete for the ring and World Champion title.
  • Top Dog – The WINNER at EACH location will compete in a NEW contest. There will be a total of four competitors for the World Champion title.
  • Psychlone – All of the scores will be combined, and the highest-scoring competitor in each class will be the winner for that class. We will NOT conduct additional Psychlone runs. The scores from the regular competition will determine the World Champion.
  • Freestyle – All of the scores will be combined, and the highest-scoring competitor in each class will be the winner for that class. We will NOT conduct additional Freestyle runs. The scores from the regular competition will determine the World Champion.

Each World Champion will receive a ring.

This information is preliminary and subject to change. Additional information related to the Finals will be announced shortly, including the points requirements and cutoff dates.

The World Finals is an invitational event. The dBDRA invites contestants who acquire the requisite points and minimum competitor ranking based on score.

Please get in touch with the dBDRA for sponsorship opportunities.

dB Drag Racing

Tel: 512-377-1055

Email: marketing@termpro.com

Celsus welcomes Matthew Clarkson to UK sales team

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Celsus UK, Poole based distributor for high quality audio, electronics and noise & heat control
solutions, is thrilled to welcome Matthew Clarkson to their UK sales team in the role of National
Accounts Executive.
Matthew will report to Pete Gilmore, Celsus Head of Sales, and be responsible for growing sales for
the company’s portfolio of market leading brands. Matthew joins Celsus with a proven track record in
high ticket sales, a passion for the motor industry and experience with car audio. Matthew will
strengthen the company’s position as a service driven, value-add distributor who seek to deliver
enjoyment to their customer base and supply chain.
Commenting on the appointment Paul Baker, Celsus Managing Director said
“We are delighted to bring Matthew on board, his enthusiasm for our industry and professional sales
approach makes him a fantastic addition to the Celsus team. His experience with car audio will make
him an asset to both our company and our amazing customers”.

Matthew Clarkson added
“I am incredibly pleased to start a new chapter in my career with Celsus and to develop my skills and
knowledge in an industry I truly love. I look forward to working with Pete, the Celsus team and also
the range of customers in the coming months along.”

After a period of training Matt will be arranging visits to understand customer needs and how he can
help moving forward.
Contact: matthew.clarkson@celsusgroup.net / +44 (0) 7548 759 433 / http://www.celsusice.co.uk

Mark Lieber Leads Maxxsonics for the Ukrainian Cause

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LIBERTYVILLE, IL (04.07.23) – On April 7th Mark is heading to Záhony, Hungary, to help his friend Slaven and his group take care of refugees. He needs your help to raise additional money to buy supplies here in the USA and in Hungary. If you can find it in your heart to donate to his cause, the Ukrainian cause, he will be purchasing items and supplies in the coming couple of weeks and even more once he arrives in Hungary.

On the Ukrainian cause, Mark Lieber, Project and Quality Manager at Maxxsonics, said, “As a human being I am deeply concerned with what is going on in Ukraine, the horrors that are being dealt to the people are beyond belief and imaginable. Though I am not able to stop Putin from committing these atrocities, I can do something to aid and provide comfort to the Ukrainian people inside Ukraine and fleeing.”

Below are some of the items your donations will be used to purchase:

  • Medical supplies including bandages, gloves, antibiotic ointments, trauma wound dressings, burn gel, emergency blankets, and children’s Tylenol
  • Hygiene supplies including toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, and towels
  • Gasoline for transport vehicles
  • Toys for children and pets

Any excess items and cash that are donated will be released to hospitals, families in need, and to other charitable organizations for distributions.

Any amount will help. Follow the link below to join the fight and learn complete Mark Lieber GoFundMe details on how YOU can make an impact in supporting Ukraine.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/pfwz4p-help-for-ukrainian-refugees

JL Audio Introduces Compact and Versatile XDM Amplifiers for Land or Sea

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MIRAMAR, FL (04.07.23) – JL Audio has unveiled its new XDM series of compact amplifiers for the automotive and marine
markets. Thanks to marine-grade materials, XDM amplifiers are suitable for installation in boats, cars, trucks, and SUV’s and all models are available immediately at JL Audio authorized dealers.

“Our XD line of car amplifiers and M-series marine amplifiers have been the industry benchmarks for compact amplifiers,” said Brian Power Vice President of U.S. Retail Sales at JL Audio. “The XDM series of amplifiers is a welcome evolution to these product lines, simplifying inventory for our retail partners by working equally well in both car and marine applications.”

XDM series amplifiers are available in a wide range of configurations and power levels, offering incredible versatility for simple and complex system designs. The new XDM amplifiers feature a rugged black powder coated chassis and gasketed control cover, with JL Audio Blue accents.

Quality Sound from Start to Finish

Starting at the source, XDM series amplifiers are equipped with Differential-Balanced Inputs that combat induced cable noise and allow for the use of conventional RCA cables, while delivering many of the benefits of a true balanced connection. XDM amplifiers also feature an exclusive, selectable mode input filter for noise-free performance in boats or cars.

XDM amplifiers feature JL Audio’s high-performance NexD™ switching technology, allowing these compact amplifiers to deliver powerful, audiophile-grade sound quality with very high efficiency and reduced demands from the vehicle or vessel’s charging system and batteries.

XDM amplifiers feature a variety of studio-grade filter options. Each subwoofer amplifier/sub channel features a low-pass filter with a filter range of 50Hz to 500Hz and 12 or 24 dB/octave filter slope options. Full-range amplifiers/channels feature a high-pass filter with a 50Hz to 5KHz filter range, and some also add a bandpass filter option. Both high-pass and bandpass filters offer a 12 dB/octave filter slope. To further dial in the listening experience, XDM amps feature a remote level control port, and can be paired with optional JL Audio HD-RLC and MHD-RLC amplifier remote level controls.

Keeps The Music Playing When Things Get Hot

For those days where tunes need to be cranked at full blast, XDM amplifiers are designed to prevent annoying shut down events. With JL Audio’s exclusive Advanced Rollback Protection technology, should XDM amplifiers approach an unsafe operating temperature, a special circuit lowers peak power output, without changing gain, until the amplifier cools down. Once the amplifier cools down, the circuit restores full peak power output.

To find your nearest JL Audio authorized dealer, click here.

SoCal Students Connect with Local Businesses at ETTN, SAE Event

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More than 200 top university students met and connected with industry professionals at the recent SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)/Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Career Fair, held at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California.

The students, who are members of formula and Baja SAE competition teams, are among top prospects who have been challenged to design, fabricate and compete with Formula-style race cars. They had an opportunity to network, get a close-up look at resources available through the SEMA Garage and meet with established companies to discuss potential career opportunities. Students also gained feedback from industry professionals on their engineering and business presentations in advance of the forthcoming SAE competitions.

SEMA-member companies in attendance included Acceler8, Antigravity Batteries, Automotive Testing and Development Services, Battle Motors, California Air Resources Board, Closed Loop Engineering, Denso, Hellwig Products, High Expectations, Moog Aircraft, Motivo, Performance Machine, Rail Propulsion Systems, Redline Detection, Scorpion EV, Steamericas, Toyota and 4 Wheel Parts.

Participating schools included Cal Baptist, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State Fullerton, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State University Northridge, Long Beach State, USC, University of San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Merced, Chico State, Loyola Marymount University, Caltech and five high schools.

ETTN and SAE will host a second event on April 29 at the SEMA Garage in Detroit. SEMA-member manufacturers in the area are invited to sign up their companies to participate in the career fair, where they will help students explore career opportunities and inspire them in their career paths.

Click here to sign up your company.

HiFonics Releases Thor Sound for Every Adventure

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LIBERTYVILLE, IL (04.06.23) – Adventure demands sound with adrenaline around every turn and corner. Whether it is through sights and sounds along the trail ahead or the impact of the sound that you bring with you, it’s time to take on the winter trails like never before with the POWER and SOUND OF THOR!

Turn every outdoor adventure into a thrill ride of audio adrenaline that delivers more into your sound with THOR TPS soundbars.

Creating LOUD ADVENTURE with sound that’s designed for those that want MORE ATTITUDE, MORE POWER, and MORE CLARITY on every journey – THOR TPS soundbars transform songs with richer and sharper detail.

The TPS-10 and TPS-6 are powered, Bluetooth soundbars that are designed to be protected against the elements while featuring easy installation. Take on every narrow winding turn, steep sand dune, and lakeside beach or pond with
higher-quality audio powered through undistorted listening levels.

Take on the trails with BIGGER power that provides clearer levels of listening. The THOR TPS-10 is a 10 speaker, Bluetooth soundbar that comes with an integrated amplifier including Super HPD (High Power Digital) technology.

Creating 200 watts of LOUD, undistorted sound, specialized high-efficiency midrange/bass drivers feature poly composite cones coupled with Butyl rubber surrounds that produce a clean sound. You’ll receive higher volume and deeper layers of listening throughout every genre of music or desired playlist.

Learn more here about the THOR TPS-10 soundbar.

For those that want a smaller, but still, a mighty soundbar that produces rich audio, the THOR TPS-6 is a 6-speaker version with the same features as the 10 (with just fewer drivers). All of your playlists will be heard from miles away with THOR TPS sound.

Still creating 200 watts of power for high-quality audio, Bluetooth “Memory Sync,” will remember the most recent device instantly on power-up, while large, center-mounted buttons are waterproof and provide easy control with riding gloves or while withstanding the conditions or elements.

Crave audio that brings LOUD adrenaline to EVERY outdoor adventure. Unleash undistorted levels of higher quality listening while taking on the trails with THOR TPS sound that add new dimensions of layers within every song. It’s time to embrace the POWER of THOR!

The CMA EXPO Scored Big on the Event Floor and in Packed Training Sessions

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TORONTO, CANADA (04.06.23) – From Friday, March 24th, through Sunday, March 26th, over 300 mobile enhancement experts from retailers across Canada assembled in Toronto to attend the first-ever CMA Expo dealer training and networking event. The CMA EXPO was a collaborative effort to connect retailers, distributors and leading top Industry trainers. The team at CMA Networks executed the event which showcased booths and training seminars from the leading Canadian 12v distributors which featured over 80 brands, making it a unique offering in the Mobile Electronics Industry.

What made the event unique was the ability for dealers to work with their sales representatives to place booking orders and kick off the 2023 season with some serious momentum and knowledge. The success of the CMA EXPO can be attributed to the unwavering support of Canadian retailers, the tireless efforts of the industry leading trainers, the incredible participation of the exhibiting distributors and their partnering brands. In addition, each company had access to classroom-style training rooms to provide in-person education sessions on product features and applications.

Attendees waiting for the opening bell
Over 80 brands were featured on the event floor.

Frank Spezzano, the President and Executive Producer of CMA Networks, noted, “being able to provide retailers across Canada with an event that was custom-tailored to our country’s unique business model worked perfectly to launch the 2023 season. The support from all the companies and retailers involved was remarkable.. We are honoured to have been chosen to facilitate this distinguished gathering of professionals.

” Ben Woo, Content Director and Webcast Host for CMA Networks added, “I think the appetite for the Canadian 12V industry to get back to the in-person experience that only a live event can deliver was definitely long overdue. There’s still a buzz about the ‘Delivering the Best Car Audio Systems’ and ‘The A to Z of Car Audio Retailer Marketing’ presentations from Friday and Saturday evening.”

Rick De Sclafani showcased his RDV products in expansive Importel Ltd area.
CMA EXPO training sessions were packed.

Hot on the heels of this event’s success, planning is underway for next years CMA EXPO. Information will be available at www.cmaexpo.ca.

CMA Networks would like to send a special thank you to all our exhibiting partners for making the inaugural CMA EXPO a huge success.

Jimmy Sound System Wins NavAtlas Prize on The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 221

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SHREVEPORT LA (04.01.23) WTF…Win This Friday. Jimmy Sound System won the NavAtlas prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 221 on Friday morning, March 31st.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 5.

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The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 221st time on Friday morning March 31st. The Wheel landed on the NavAtlas space and the Jimmy SoundSystem slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out by telephone twice, and sent an Instagram message, to the winning retailer in Lawrence MA. No reply at the time of this post. We will continue to reach out to the winning retailer to let them know a NavAtlas prize will be headed their way.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, RDV Automotive, Kenwood, JVC, SD Lighting, Nakamichi, Aphpasonik and Maximum Power. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME and Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, April 7th.

KICKER Marine Audio Heads West to Bring KICKING Sound to Sponsored Boating Events

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STILLWATER, OK (04.05.23) – KICKER Marine Audio brings premium sound to two large powerboating events on Lake Havasu, Arizona–Desert Storm April 19-23 and Super Cat Fest West, April 26-29. The two events take place on back-to-back weekends of boating action to bring performance boat enthusiasts to Lake Havasu City, a boating Mecca for the country’s West Coast.

KICKER Marine Audio again joins the new owners of Desert Storm for this 25th Anniversary event. KICKER is especially visible as presenting sponsor for the annual Street Party on Thursday, April 20. Jim Russell, an event producer for 30 years, co-owned the event with its founder, Jim Nichols, Sr., who several years ago, sold it to his daughter-in-law and son, Christina and Jim Nichols, Jr. After several years under their operation, Russell and Lake Havasu realtor and community leader Steve Tichnor wanted to ensure that the event stayed in Havasu, so they invested in buying it back.

Says Russell, “Thanks to the wonderful long-term sponsorship of KICKER Marine Audio, joining with new title sponsor, Anderson Powersports, we were able to acquire the event and make minor changes, making sure it stays in Lake Havasu. We are boating enthusiasts and this event has a place in the hearts of everyone in Havasu—it deserves to stay here and grow!”

KICKER Marine Audio has traditionally brought its XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle), a travel edition of its famous headquarters’ “Wall of Boom” to Havasu’s Main Street for the “Eye of the Storm” Street Party. KICKER’s Real Marine sound equipment will also be seen on many of the millions of dollars of state-of-the art performance boats that will be displayed from 1-9 PM, including boats like the DCB owned by Rod Voegele of California-based Gatorwraps, also located in Lake Havasu, and the Rinker Flotilla owned by Jeff Cuvelier of Elite Audio of Havasu. Both boaters and businessmen are big KICKER Marine Audio fans as Gatorwraps adds the visuals to many KICKER-equipped customer boats, while Cuvelier has installed KMA products for years.

“Jeff provides an excellent example of what KICKER can bring to the party,” says Jeremy Bale, KICKER Marine Audio brand manager, “His own Rinker boat and his customers can attest to the top-sound quality of KICKER and its excellent performance in the marine environment. We are pleased to add our continued support to this anniversary event.”

Eliminator’s new Speedster with KICKER Marine Audio and Jeff Cuvelier’s Rinker loaded with KICKER gear!

Jake Fraleigh of Eliminator Boats is also planning to bring a new Ferrari Red 27 Speedster with twin Mercury 400 engines loaded with KICKER sound equipment to the event. Fraleigh calls the open-bow boat “a perfect example of the company’s dedication to lifestyle, functionality and performance—both with speed and sound.”

The event is moving this year to Havasu State Park where the white sandy beaches of “Windsor 4” will serve as VIP headquarters. On Friday, April 21, the Parade of Power will travel from Thompson Bay to the Bridgewater Channel, passing under the London Bridge. Then, a Poker Run where Russell says “the waters will boil” with over 100 participants, led by the area’s First Responders and a KICKER Boat, will round out the day and end with a party for all participants.

On Saturday, April 22, the Sugrue’s Shoot Out event will run from 9 AM- 4 PM from the Site Six Launch Ramp. The ¾-mile closed course Shoot Out is being organized by Russ Wallach of RPM Racing Enterprises and promises to be an exciting event with the best fan viewing from the park’s surrounding bluffs. The King and Queen of the Desert top speed title awards will be presented at the party that evening with record breaking speeds expected.

Preceding the performance events on Wednesday, April 19 is the annual Kruisin’ for a Kause as volunteer powerboaters with big engines and big hearts take area residents with special needs on boat rides, culminating in a BBQ lunch with karaoke entertainment at Lake Havasu State Park.

The next weekend, Super Cat Fest West takes the annual Lake of the Ozarks event to Lake Havasu, thanks to event producer Alvin Heathman, joined by sponsor River Dave of River Dave’s Place. This boaters’ event boasts Title Sponsors KICKER Marine Audio, Eliminator Boats, Franko’s DLA-M44, Gatorwraps and Dixxon Flannel, the latter which will show its Dixxon Eliminator 28’ Fundeck, and new Eliminator 27’ Speedster. Other sponsors include Elite Sound; Ilmor Marine who will unveil a new power package; Horizon Motorsports, a local boat dealer sponsoring the Saturday night party; Hamilton Marine Finance; Detail Specialties; and Barrett Custom Marine. Private sponsors will also bring notable boats, like DCB and Mauricio & Angie Vivanco with their DLA-M44 DCB, Kenny Gonzales and his well-known 48 MTI, “Wave Adios” and many other high-performance cats.

Heathman says they are looking to get the town “more involved” as the event draws boats from across the country to explore Lake Havasu, which he sees as a similar boat culture to Lake of the Ozarks, “just with different scenery and smaller—but more concentrated. Lake Havasu is amazing in its own way—there is always something performance going on here—it’s a giant playground and I think it is the perfect setting,” he adds.

Since Heathman found logistics a bit more challenging in Havasu, he engaged a new development, Havasu Riviera Marina, to host the event. The marina has a new dock, boat ramp, well over 100 boat slips and can accommodate the many visiting boats and trailers for a three-day street party with food trucks, vendors and entertainment. “It will be like an offshore racers’ village,” says Heathman. He also plans a two-day fun run on land or water where people can explore on their own, visiting local businesses and bringing back receipts to turn in for poker hands. “It will be more casual—come and go as you please,” he says. The Friday and Saturday night parties include the popular Boom Bandits Entertainment group, along with awards, hot rods and boats—including the KICKER-outfitted “Boom Toon.”

The Saturday fun run and evening party will feature an auction for $5,000 in KICKER Marine Audio sound equipment for Super Cat Fest for Kids. The event benefits the “forgotten kids” of Lake Havasu and will give money directly to local schools for lunch programs that some underprivileged kids’ families cannot afford.

For more information visit Desert Storm or Super Cat Fest West and watch for social media posts from all involved.

DOW Technologies Wins Three Quest for Quality Awards

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TAMPA, FL (04.05.23) – DOW Technologies, the leading independently owned technology distributor, was recently awarded three Quest for Quality Awards in CE Pro’s 13th annual competition. DOW has received awards in the competition each of the past three years.

CE Pro’s Quest for Quality Awards recognize the services offered by distributors and manufacturers that supply custom integrators. The Awards are open to distributors across the nation with winners determined by votes from CE Pro’s readers. This year, over 18,000 votes were cast in this prestigious competition.

DOW Technologies received the Platinum Award for the Best Customer Service category. This is the second year in a row that DOW received the top prize in the category. DOW was awarded silver in the Best Technical Support and Best Shipping Policies categories.

“I am so proud of the team’s effort to retain the Best Customer Service Platinum award,” stated Eric Friedman, custom integration strategic sales manager. “We put a lot of focus on ensuring our customers have the best experience on every interaction, anywhere from complex system designs to easy product returns.”

“We feel honored to have been recognized in the Quest for Quality awards again, and are thankful for the support of our customers,” added director of sales Drew Fischer. “Awards like this are representative of the strong company culture that puts customers first. Whether it’s our shipping policy that continues to provide customers new benefits, or the way we work with vendors to make returns easy, every employee at DOW is focused on the best customer experience.”

To learn more about DOW Technologies, please visit www.dowtechnologies.com or call 1.800.627.2900. To read more about the CE Pro Quest for Quality Awards 2023, click here.