Featured

KICKER Marine Audio Says “Go Overboard!” at Lake Havasu Formula 1 Classic Outboard Championship Race

Posted on by in Featured and tagged .

STILLWATER, OK (10.11.22) – KICKER Marine Audio is heading to Lake Havasu City, AZ to join its local dealers and fans for the Anderson Toyota Lake Havasu Classic Outboard Championships October 14-17, which features two days of high-horsepower racing excitement in three classes: Formula 1, Tri Hull and Formula Lite division. The race is sanctioned by the American Powerboat Association (APBA) and draws international powerboat racing stars.

KICKER Marine Audio is the presenting sponsor for the October 14 Friday Night Pit Party Meet & Greet from 4-8 pm at the Nautical Beachfront Resort. Fans get to mingle with the drivers and crews in the cold pit area to learn more about the racers and their equipment. Great music will be broadcast through the KICKER Marine Audio system while fans enjoy a vintage boat display, food, beverages and vendors. This special event is free and open to the public.

The Classic Outboard Championships have become a Lake Havasu tradition, drawing competitors from every corner of the globe for high stakes cash and prizes. Racing action begins on Saturday October 15 with testing and qualifying races in all three divisions, followed by the Championship Grand Finale on Sunday, October 16. The races start at 11 AM MST and will live stream on the F1 Powerboat Championship Facebook and YouTube channels. Race headquarters at the Nautical Beachfront Resort, 1000 McCulloch Boulevard N, overlooking Thompson Bay offers FREE front and center racecourse viewing on the beach front. The exclusive Mercury Racing Rooster Tail VIP Experience on the resort’s lakeside terrace offers another exclusive tier of fan excitement.

KICKER Marine Audio will also co-sponsor the Formula 1 Race Ride Experience, an opportunity for select, lucky fans who enter the Facebook or Instagram contest to get the thrill of riding in a specially built 2-seat Formula 1 boat that is used as the series pace boat for the races. The company is also a sponsor of the Kids on the Colorado River Program – Racing Edition Educational Pod that will take place at Thunderbolt Middle School on Monday, October 17, before the Championship awards dinner.

KICKER Marine Audio, and its local dealers (Wired 4 Sound and Ron’s In Your Ear Audio), and vendors have long been active in Lake Havasu through the performance boating Annual Desert Storm Poker Run and rally. The Classic Outboard Championships event, promoted by the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship Series, gives KICKER Marine Audio and music fans the opportunity to mix high-octane sound with high-speed racing action.

Dan Murphy of MurfCo. Inc. KICKER Marine Audio’s long-time Manufacturers Rep Group that coordinates distributor and dealer representation in the southwest region, is teaming up with Lake Havasu’s custom installers Wired 4 Sound and Elite Audio’s Jeff Cuvelier at the event. Murphy and partner Frank Zepeda’s “Boom Toon,” a “vintage” 30-foot Starlight 1986 riverboat that was transformed into a runabout double decker party barge complete with a slide and party poles, will be at the docks. The Boom Toon will join Jeff’s Rinker Flotilla Deckboat, both featuring top-of-the-line KICKER Marine Audio speakers, subwoofers, amps and more, emphasizing the company’s tagline, “Livin’ Loud!“ Murphy will be joined at the booth by Liam Carney and Lorin Morrell and available for questions. MurfCo and local dealers have long-time KICKER audio affiliations including friendships with KICKER founder Steve Irby, who was a pioneer in the 12-Volt, mobile audio world.

“KICKER Marine Audio enjoys bringing our high-performance sound to those who love high-performance boating,” said Jeremy Bale, KICKER brand manager. “Many racers, their fans and powerboaters already know KICKER from its decades as a mobile audio leader and probably use our components in their tow vehicles, ATVs and motorcycles. We have long-time dealers, distributors and installers in the Lake Havasu area so the races are a great opportunity for us to see old friends and make new ones.”

All KICKER Marine Audio’s can enclosures are tough, UV-treated and come in black and white to complement a boat’s color scheme, complete with LED lights and accessories. Horn-Loaded Tower Systems, speakers, subwoofers, amps and media centers are only part of the line, so when you are ready to “KICK” up your sound system, rely on KICKER Marine Audio to deliver the finest quality acoustics and marine-grade components. www.kicker.com/marine-audio.

For Additional Information on the Lake Havasu Classic Outboard Championships visit www.f1powerboatchampionship.com or the f1powerboat championship Facebook page. Online VIP Tickets, RV Spots – seeboldsports.com/shop

The 6-City 2022 R&D Distributing ‘Rock The House’ Wrapped In Phoenix

Posted on by in Featured and tagged .

PHOENIX, AZ (10.10.22) – The very successful 2022 R&D Distributing ‘Rock The House’ 6-City tour wrapped in Phoenix on Thursday October 6th. Throughout the day dealers from across Arizona and adjoining states spent time in the showroom and warehouse to check out and take advantage of the great deals, meet with factory staff members and enjoy food off the grill.

Garrett Cobbs, Outside Sales in Arizona and Utah offered “There were over 80 dealers at the event during the day. Most took advantage of the super specials offered for the day. Head unit specials were very hot and items for Jeeps grabbed attention. During the day it was super to see all networking and enjoying burgers and brats from the grill. I think Brian Sandberg mentioned grilling 125 burgers and 130 brats during the day.”

Mizarko Mobile Outfitters picked up some great ATG items and more.

Vendor representatives on site included SiriusXM, VOXX, DEI, Escort, Rockford Fosgate, Kenwood, Metra, DB Drive, ATG, AAMP, Dual and Jensen.

Nina Contreras, SiriusXM, related “Dealer attendance was strong. R&D offered raffle tickets for each $100. of a dealers order and we offered a SiriusXM neon sign as a raffle prize. I snapped an image in the showroom of the Slangin’ Sound group that was at the event with their SiriusXM neon sign after their raffle ticket was drawn.”

The Slangin’ Sound crew in the R&D showroom with the SiriusXM neon sign they won in the raffle. Nina Contreras, SiriusXM, snapped the image.
Jeremy Foss holds the winning ticket for a Jensen CAR710 raffle prize in the R&D showroom.

Jeremy Foss, Western Divisional Sales Manager Dual/Jensen, stated “It was a very successful turnout with many dealers coming by all the booths for demos and product presentations. R&D saw huge sales from the aggressive promotions through the day. We participated in the raffle drawing and presented a Jensen CAR710 to the lucky raffle winner.

R&D’s Al Congdon relayed “The Phoenix stop of the ‘Rock the House’ tour was terrific and ranked near the top. The was solid vendor support and turnout. Brian Sandberg did a great job at the grill and traffic was strong all day as dealers were shopping for deals.”

The Stereo City pickup in loaded to the max with deals for the short 21 mile trip back to Mesa, AZ.

“Everyone at R&D was so excited that our ‘Rock The House’ events were back and running after the two year COVID hiatus. The staffs were ready at each location, reps attended and the deals as always were unbeatable for our dealers. The R&D events in 2022 were as always a must attend for any dealer to learn, get great deals or just to stop by and visit the staffs and facilities” Congdon concluded.

The R&D ‘Rock The House’ 2022 Tour dates were Kansas City/Lenexa May 4th, Salt Lake City May 10th, Denver May 12th, Grand Rapids May 17th, Detroit May 19th and Arizona October 6th.

Visit teamprogressive.com for more.

D’Sanz Tint N Zound Wins The USA Spec Prize on The Spin-To-Win Wheel 199

Posted on by in Featured.

SHREVEPORT LA (10.08.22) WTF…Win This Friday. D’Sanz Tint N Zound won the USA Spec Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 199 on Friday morning, October 7th.

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 4.

Click to view.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 199th time on Friday morning October 7th. The Wheel landed on the USA Spec space and the D’Sanz Tint N Zound 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 to D’Sanz Tint N Zound in Escondido CA and gave them the news that a USA Spec prize will be headed their way. Mari Lu D’Sanz was very happy to hear the news.

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, AIS, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, JBL, RDV Automotive, Kenwood, JVC, USASpec and Nakamichi. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a 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 and Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH……Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, October 14th.

eBay Motors Experience Brings Industry Products to Life at 2022 SEMA Show

Posted on by in Featured.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.07.22) – The 2022 SEMA Show will include a brand-new feature—the eBay Motors Experience, where attendees will be able to experience the industry’s products live, in action. Located in more than 100,000-sq.-ft. of space in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center, eBay Motors Experience will anchor the outdoor area and welcome Showgoers with dynamic, experiential activities as soon as they arrive onsite.

The eBay Motors Experience will consist of multiple activities taking place simultaneously. Showgoers will be able to witness extreme performance at the Hoonigan Burnyard, take part in immersive ride-alongs, and get up-close to some of the industry’s most coveted vehicle builds.

The new eBay Motors Experience feature at the 2022 SEMA Show will anchor the outdoor area of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“The eBay Motors Experience will be the center of the action at this year’s Show,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “It will be set up so that attendees are able to engage with the vehicles and the products in a way that they’ve never been able to do before. Showgoers are going to feel the impact of the feature immediately when they arrive at the Show.”

The eBay Motors Experience is open to all credentialed SEMA Showgoers during the event, Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 1-4.

To learn more about the 2022 SEMA Show or to register for the event, visit semashow.com or download the official SEMA Show mobile app.

DB Drag Racing Finals 25th Anniversary Oct 1-2 in Kentucky

Posted on by in Featured and tagged .

OWENSBORO, KY (10.06.22) – The 25th Anniversary dB Drag Racing World Finals, presented by Deaf Bonce, took place at the Owensboro Kentucky Convention Center during the weekend of October 1-2, 2022. The event was packed with non-stop competition all weekend long. Spectators were on site to watch in person and the event was Live Streamed on YouTube with thousands of viewers watching from around the world. Over $10,000 in prizes were given away during the raffles all weekend. Competitors drove long distances to compete, and some came as far as California, Western Canada, Maine, Texas, and Minnesota.

A few competitors and spectators flew in from Belgium, Greece, Brazil, and Germany to take part in the World Finals. All World Finalists received commemorative World Finals gear including a Duffel Bag sponsored by Crossfire, Jersey, Decal, Cap, Banner, Plaque, and other swag. In addition to the swag, a Ground Zero Audio and SounDigital hospitality suite were open all weekend, and lunch was provided Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday night a competitor party and BBQ, sponsored by Ground Zero and SounDigital took place at a local brewery. The competitors got a chance to hang out, eat dinner, and mingle with some of the old-school car stereo guys in attendance at the Old School Meet-Up sponsored by Directronix.

The exhibit floor at the Owensboro Convention Center was filled with competitor’s vehicles, vendor booths and enthusiasts.

The competition was fierce with Four World Records established at the event. The most notable World Record was established in the Extreme Class. Team Soundcheck scored a 185.2 dB and then backed it up with a 185.4 dB, making the new world record 185.2 dB. The score of 185.4 dB makes this the LOUDEST certified dB Drag Racing score in the WORLD. This is amazing and we want to congratulate the entire Soundcheck team for putting up such a huge score!

In addition to the Extreme record, Team Aintloud Sam established a record of 152 dB in Street Stock 1K. Team Directronix Dan beat his old record establishing a new record of 172.6 dB in Super Street NW. There was an exciting run in Super Street X and Team Crossfire Donteay established a new record of 167.8 dB.

Competitors see big SPL numbers on the monitor.

Trophies for the event were sponsored by Sundown Audio. First through Third Place winners in 24 classes of the competition received an awesome 4 post trophy with first place checking in over 6 feet tall!

First-place winners will receive custom championship rings sponsored by Incriminator Audio. The winner has their choice of silver or silver with gold accents. The rings are custom-made and embossed with the competitor’s name and format of competition won.

Trophy winners gathered on the stage for a group photo Sunday night.

Every year the dB Drag Racing Association awards points champion recognition. For 2022, three points champions were awarded custom World Finals leather jackets sponsored by DC Audio. The points leaders were: Moses Martinez for dB Drag Racing / Bass Race / Freestyle, Julius Mack Johnson III for Psychlone, and Team FX Jimbo for Top Dog.

The dBDRA recognized several teams and individuals for their contribution to growing the sport of dB Drag Racing. Moses Martinez was awarded Competitor of the Year for 2022. Moses traveled throughout the country this year to compete. He has such a friendly personality and is a fan favorite amongst many involved. Special recognitions went out to Julius Mack Johnson III, TN Bass Racers, Daniel Tate, Team Directronix, Team Crossfire, Team Soundcheck, Team Incriminator, and Team dB Revolution. The Best of Show award was presented to RP Patel of Team Soundcheck with the Extreme Van.

 A group of competitors and friends enjoying dinner and a good time one evening.

The grand finale of the event was the super popular Deathmatch exhibition, sponsored by FCBC. The top 4 loudest Super Street vehicles, at the finals, went head-to-head in a 5-minute average SPL competition. The doors and windows were rattling, and it was exciting to watch! The winner of Deathmatch this year was Beau Boren with Team Incriminator Audio with a 165.4 dB average for 5 minutes!

2022 dBDRA Champions:

Team Directronix Poptart – dB Drag Racing Street Stock 1K
Team Last Minute – dB Drag Racing Pro Stock 2K
Team Soundcheck Kenneth – dB Drag Racing Pro Stock 5K
Team Directronix Matt – dB Drag Racing Pro Stock Trunk 5K
Team Mach 1 – dB Drag Racing Pro Stock Wall 5K
Team Crossfire Eric – dB Drag Racing Pro Stock NL
Team Directronix Dan – dB Drag Racing Super Street NW
Team Soundcheck Butthurt Exp – dB Drag Racing Super Street 1-2
Gorman Cassidy – dB Drag Racing Super Street 3-4
Beau Boren – dB Drag Racing Super Street 5+
Team Crossfire Donteay – dB Drag Racing Super Street X
Team Soundcheck – dB Drag Racing Extreme NL

Audiodreamland Chris – Bass Race 120.0 dB to 129.9 dB
Team Directronix David – Bass Race 130.0 dB to 139.9 dB
Team Directronix Matt – Bass Race 140.0 dB to 149.9 dB
Team Fx Jimbo – Bass Race 150.0 dB to 159.9 dB

Team Fx Jimbo – Top Dog

Julius Mack Johnson III – Psychlone Demo No Wall
Team DC Lucas – Psychlone Demo Wall
Psychlone Demo Extreme – DD Tank

John Bennett – Freestyle Street Stock 1K
Team Crossfire Eric – Freestyle Pro Stock NL
Chad Flopbox Bleeke – Freestyle Pro Stock 5k
Team Fx Jimbo – Freestyle Super Street NL

The dB Drag Racing Association would like to thank everyone that participated in the event. This event is made possible by the competitors, judges, staff, sponsors, and spectators.

Judging Crew: Wyatte Meier, Doug Stockton, Jereme Creamer, Jeffrey Fernandez, Chet Teel, Andy Teuscher, Ray Choy, and Daren Narrine.

Event Staff: Wayne Harris, Celise Harris, Malissa Creamer, Bethany Meier, and Dayna Fernandez

Sponsors:

  • Deaf Bonce / Alphard Group (Presenting Sponsor)
  • Incriminator Audio (Rings and Badges)
  • Sundown Audio (Trophies)
  • Ground Zero & SounDigital (Hospitality and Party)
  • Crossfire Car Audio (Duffel Bags)
  • XS Power (Power Sponsor)
  • Directronix (Old School Meet Up)
  • DC Audio (Points Champion & Show Sponsor)
  • FCBC (Deathmatch)
  • Term-LAB (SPL Meter)
    – AAMP (Decal)
  • Mel Valadez (Plaques)

Show Sponsors:

  • Team Space 4 Bass, 20 Hz Labs, Shaker Trucking & Towing, Resilient Sounds, Kicker, Cerwin Vega

Visit dbdragracing.com for more.

Design Engineering at the Second Annual RV Hall of Fame Suppliers Show

Posted on by in Featured and tagged .

ELKHART, IN (10.05.22) – On Saturday, September 24th, Mike Beyersdoerfer rolled the BEI Dutch Star from Batesville, IN into Elkhart for the Second Annual RV Hall of Fame Supplier Show that filled the 100,000 square foot RV Hall of Fame Museum. The facility features a variety of historical recreational vehicles from Air Stream, Winnebago and other American makers.

2022 is the 50th Anniversary of the amazing RV Hall of Fame Museum that celebrates and honors pioneers and individuals in the RV industry that were instrumental in making the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries what they are today.

Mike Beyersdoerfer is flanked by customers in the DEI Booth.
The RV Museum Hall of Fame in Elkhart stretches over 100,000 square feet.

“We represented Design Engineering that makes many products with applications across the RV industry. Insulation and sound deadening products are supplied directly to manufacturers with DEI D/Mat. Sprinter vans are another hot area and we supply BoomMat Flex. The DEI pre-cut BoomMat Flex kits provide a lot of time saving on the installation side for Sprinter vans.”

In the DEI booth Beyersdoerfer, and Mike Buca-DEI Product Manager, were set up to showcase many DEI products. During the 3-Day run of the show, that featured over 150 exhibitors, they met with dozens of dealers and networked with dozens of RV industry members at the event.

Mike Beyersdoerfer beside a classic custom RV with a Cadillac heritage.
Attendees had an opportunity to experience a wide selection of RVs documenting the rich history of the category.

Beyersdoerfer added, “The really great thing was I had emails from 5 attendees right after the event wanting to place orders.”

There were many social activities around the city of Elkhart showcasing the RV industry. Evenings at the event included live performances from Florida Georgia line and headliners.

Concluding, Beyersdoerfer offered, “I myself have enjoyed owning a RV for years and have had several. I drove my 40’ Dutch Star to the event. On the grounds outside there were many custom and classic RV’s that I enjoyed checking out before the event started. The weather actually curtailed outside activities so I brought my RV inside the event area.”

Visit designengineering.com for more.

AMA EnduroCross and KICKER Hit the Track in Denver

Posted on by in Featured.

DENVER, CO (10.03.22) – The AMA EnduroCross Round 3 event took place at the National Western Event Center in Denver Saturday evening, October 1st. EnduroCross riders faced a dirt track filled with boulders, logs, large tires and ramps on their bikes.

KICKER, a series sponsor, was on site with tables filled with products under a large tent. The KICKER RZR was Livin’Loud by the tent and ready for demos.

KICKER was set up in the lobby with a large selection of products on display along with the RZR with Livin’Loud demos.

To set up the KICKER display Lorin Morrell rolled in with KICKER pickup on Friday. For this event local retailer MB Customs, with owner Mike Brown, was on site. Additional onsite support was supplied by Matt Macias, a representative, from the territory KICKER distributor Santa Fe Distributing.

The KICKER RZR positioned overlooking the stands and arena track.
Arien Sifuentes is all smiles with KICKER raffle prize. Matt Macias, Lorin Morrell and Mike Brown (LtoR) are all smiles too. A family member accompanied Arien to the booth to pick up the Bullfrog raffle prize.

Morrell, who orchestrates KICKER’s presence at AMA EnduroCross events, related “Attendance was strong at the event. Having Mike Brown at the event to connect with local enthusiasts and consumers was terrific. Showing the wide selection of products we had on display directly to consumers is a great way to drive business. Mike and Matt, from Santa Fe, both stayed engaged with attendees through the evening.”

The 2022 AMA EnduroCross series has been very active at each stop.

Three cities remain on the Six event AMA EnduroCross Series schedule for 2022…Prescott AZ-October 22nd, Boise ID-November 5th and Reno NV November 19th.

Lorin Morrell and Mike Brown supplied super images for this article.

Visit kicker.com for more.

Custom Audio Concepts Wins JVC Prize on The Spin-To-Win 198

Posted on by in Featured.

SHREVEPORT LA (10.01.22) WTF…Win This Friday. Custom Audio Concepts Won the JVC Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 198 on Friday morning, September 30th.

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 4.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 198th time on Friday morning September 30th. The Wheel landed on the JVC space and the Custom Audio Concepts slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the wheel spin was also posted.

Click to view.

We reached out to Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH and gave them the news an JVC prize will be headed their way. Mark Wallace was very happy to hear the news.

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, AIS, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, JBL, RDV Automotive, Kenwood, JVC, USASpec and Nakamichi. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a 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 and Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN. Congratulations to all.

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

SEMA Announces Finalists for Inaugural Automotive Influencer of the Year Award

Posted on by in Featured and tagged .

DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.30.22) – SEMA has announced the finalists for its first-ever SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award. The new program recognizes content creators and social media influencers who have significantly supported and helped build enthusiasm for the automotive industry and car culture. The new award will be presented to one of the top-five finalists at the 2022 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet to honor an influencer who has built an engaged audience and used his or her platform to positively impact car enthusiasts of all ages.

The five finalists for the 2022 SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award are Larry Chen, ChrisFix, TJ Hunt, Adam LZ, and Alex Taylor.

The award is a result of the rise of content creators’ and social media influencers’ impact on the industry. Finalists for the award were selected based on their presence and influence across social media channels, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more. The coveted SEMA Industry Awards Banquet will host the finalists and recognize their impact on growing the $50.9 billion automotive specialty-equipment industry.

“These influencers and creators have built up a tremendous voice to help promote, shape, and protect the automotive industry,” said SEMA Chairman James Lawrence. “Each of them has the ability to share their stories and connect with their fans in a personal and impactful way. They also generate tons of excitement and enthusiasm for the automotive industry. They are a big part of being an automotive enthusiast today, and it’s time we recognize them for their contributions.”

Fueled by the SEMA Show’s energy and passion, influencers will head to Las Vegas during the first week of November to connect with manufacturers and builders, learn about new products, witness vehicle unveilings, and attend industry gatherings while sharing their experiences for the world to see.

“Automotive influencers embody the passion that makes being a car person so special,” continued Lawrence. “The content they create is a great representation of what car culture is all about.”

The SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award winner will be announced at the newly revamped SEMA Industry Awards Banquet on Thursday, Nov. 3. The banquet, which is the annual celebration of the specialty-equipment industry, will also provide the backdrop for the presentation of other industry awards, including SEMA Person of the Year and SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year.

Visit sema.org and semashow.com for more.

The 25th Anniversary DB Drag Racing World Finals and Old School Car Audio Meet UP

Posted on by in Featured and tagged .

OWENSBORO, KY (09.29.22) – The 25th Anniversary dB Drag Racing World Finals is taking place this weekend at the Owensboro KY Convention Center. Competition teams are traveling from all around to compete in 24 classes of competition.

Old school car audio enthusiasts will also be joining the event as part of an Old School Car Audio Meet Up. A busy weekend is planned with competition Saturday and Sunday. Trophies are awarded for 1st – 3rd place winners AND Championship Rings for 1st Place winners.

Wayne and Celise were rushing though the Atlanta airport on the way to Owensboro. Celise snapped this image as Wayne was boarding.

All attendees will receive a cool swag duffel bag with racing jersey, cap, banner, plaque and swag. Lunch is included for both days of the event and a catered BBQ dinner on Saturday night during the after party. Everyone will have a chance to win nearly $10,000 in PRIZES donated by sponsors.

On behalf of the dB Drag Racing Association and members a sincere thank you goes out to the sponsors supporting the event.

All is in place for the DB Drag Racing World Finals this weekend.

Deaf Bonce / Alphard Group (Presenting Sponsor) – Incriminator Audio (Rings and Badges) – Sundown Audio (Trophies) – Ground Zero & SounDigital (Hospitality and Party) – Crossfire Car Audio (Duffel Bags) – XS Power (Electric) – Directronix (Old School Meet Up) – DC Audio (Points Champion) – Mel Valadez (Plaques) – FCBC (Deathmatch) – AAMP (Decal) – Show Sponsors: Team Space 4 Bass – 20 Hz Labs – Shaker Trucking & Towing – Resilient Sounds – Kicker – Cerwin Vega – Term-LAB

Visit dbdragracing.com for more.