LOUISVILLE, KY (10.22.2019) – MECA’s 21st season ended in high style at the Car Audio Championship event at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center in Louisville on October 13th. 40 World Champions were determined in SQL, SPL, Show & Shine, and Ride The Light contests. 186 vehicles participated in the event, which included lots of new people in the 2020 Kick-off Party.
The MECA Finals Trophies set to be awarded to winners.
Ken Reed, Best of Best of Show Winner, pictured with the trophies he won in Louisville. The tallest trophy is 7’ tall. Reed is a Team Audio X member from Florence, AL.
Sponsors TRU Technology as SQL Title Sponsor, and SPL Co-Sponsors Ohio Generator, Sundown Audio, and XS Power helped to present the largest number of MECA Finals awards in the history of the club.
Alek Wiser’s MECA Kids, 10 Years, Show-Stopper. Alek’s father Derex Wiser is a Team Imperial member.
Chris Gregory (R), a Charter MECA Member and Modified 2 World Champion, is pictured in Louisville with MECA Commish Steve Stern.
Notable Mobile Electronics Industry awards were presented at the show: XS Power – Manufacturer of the Year, Arc Audio – 12-Volt Industry Award, SoundCheck – Retail Member from Lafayette, IN repeats, O.S.C. from Cleveland, TN – Team of The Year, Alma Gates Lifetime Achievement Award – Steve Cook from Audio X in Florence, AL, Venue of the Year – Slamology, Best Press Coverage – 12voltnews.com.
Dave Clews, 12volt Dave’s in Pottsville PA, displayed his stunning “Because the Music Matters” entry.
MECA Show and Shine Winners with their trophies on Sunday afternoon, October 13th.
MECA provided 176 shows internationally, with 150+ in the USA in 2019. New Event Directors are being trained, along with new judges, for the 2020 season. Demand for sound-off events is growing, especially in when partnering with car/truck/motorcycle shows, cruise-ins, and charity events.
State Champion Certificates are being prepared and mailed. Over 280 certificates… with a few show here on Commish Stern’s desk.
280 State Champion certificates were issued by the club for 2019.
“Thanks to our dedicated R&E Committee, the Event Directors, Judges, and Competitors who make our club fair and fun, all based on music and community.”
All awards may be viewed in the Archives at www.mecacaraudio.com, including World Champions, Club Awards, and individual State Champions. Congratulations to all the winners!
SEATTLE, WA (10.21.2019) – Elite Distributor Alliance has announced the addition of Woofer Electronics to the premier 12 Volt focused member owned buying group. Chicago based Woofer Electronics services the upper Midwest states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Founded in 1980, Sam Yoo had this to say about joining EDA: “The EDA has brought together an amazing group of distributors who share an immense passion for this industry. The EDA’s strategy and vision are incredibly exciting and we could not be happier to be a part of it. We look forward to working closely with the member and vendor partners to help continue the group’s growth and success.”
Woofer provides same day or next day service to nearly all the dealers served. Jim Warren, EDA’s Executive Director said, “Sam and his team have built a very exciting company in America’s heartland – the alignment of brands and vision is powerful, and we look forward to working closely with Sam and his leadership team.”
EDA, which consists of a dozen members servicing almost all corners of the lower 48 states is experiencing double digit growth. Josh Eatherly, EDA’s president added, “2020 will be a pivotal year for our buying group with several significant initiatives that will be announced in coming months. We are committed to adding value in very significant ways and Woofer Electronics is positioned well to partner with our members. We are really pleased to have Sam join the group as we continue our path to $200,000,000 in wholesale buying power.”
MIRAMAR FL (10.18.2019) – JL Audio has signed a sponsorship deal with professional wakeboarder and 2019 Supra Boats PWT champion, Nic Rapa. Headed into the 2020 season, Rapa will be representing the JL Audio brand as he strives for more pro championship wins.
“Participating in the PWT for the last several years has given us the opportunity to develop relationships with all the amazing athletes that compete – specifically Nic Rapa,” said Bryatt Fischer, Marketing Director, JL Audio. “His professional approach to his craft and loyal fan base speaks volumes for who Nic is, and we are excited to align the JL Audio brand with him going into the 2020 season.”
Nic Rapa is all smiles to be aboard as a JL Audio Brand Ambassador.
Since turning pro and joining the Supra Boats Team in 2016, native Australian Nic Rapa has quickly made a name for himself in wakeboarding. After winning the Supra Boats PWT Rookie of The Year title and placing in the top three rankings at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships his first year competing as a professional, Nic won second place at the 2017 and 2018 Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tours. This year, Nic earned the Champion title at the 2019 Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour, as well as at the 2019 Nautique WWA National Champion, solidifying his status as a marquee rider in watersports.
“I have been immersed in watersports since I was three years old and couldn’t imagine being on the water without music,” said Nic Rapa. “JL Audio is an incredibly influential audio brand and I look forward to working with them to grow as a professional athlete and further expand their impressive influence in the watersports space and marine industry.”
JL Audio has been working indirectly with Rapa since 2016 when he first joined the Supra Boats Team. As the exclusive audio supplier for Supra Boats, Rapa has first-hand experience with JL Audio products. JL Audio has been entrenched in the professional wakeboarding circuit with their sponsorship of the Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour since 2014. The PWT has served as the stage for JL Audio to connect directly with watersports and boating enthusiasts alike to demonstrating the latest and greatest in marine audio technology. The partnership with Nic allows JL Audio to continue to support and inspire the next generation of watersport athletes.
LOUISVILLE, KY (10.17.2019) – dBDRA, IASCA and MECA organizations, along with top competitors, sponsors and exhibitors traveled to the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville for the 2019 Car Audio Championship the weekend of October 12th and 13th.
The Car Audio Championship is an extremely important event for the 12volt industry overall. The best in SPL and Sound Quality is showcased on event floor. Staff members of each organization are to be commended for their efforts to produce such a large and successful event. dBDRA’s Wayne and Celise Harris, IASCA’s Moe and Kim Sabourin along with MECA Commish Steve Stern worked tirelessly to bring all the elements together. Celise Harris worked double duty to provide media outlets with press releases for the event. Sponsoring companies and exhibiting companies are to be commended for contributing (time/money/effort) to the success of the 2019 Car Audio Championship. Time and time again competitors, from each organization, showcased their creativity and passion for car audio. A huge 12volt News hat’s off to all!!
Press for dBDRA and the Car Audio Championship, supplied by Celise Harris, is below:
CAC – The lanes were busy throughout the weekend.
2019 Car Audio Championship is a Wrap!
The 2019 Car Audio Championship wrapped up during the weekend of October 12-13, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. This event was the 6th Annual Unified Finals for the competition organizations of IASCA, MECA and dB Drag Racing. Over 400 vehicles competed in over 50 formats of competition including: SPL (Sound Pressure Level), SQ (Sound Quality), Motorcycle Audio, Kids Power Wheels, Show N Shine and Ride the Lite at Night! The competitors and spectators had a chance to win thousands of dollars in awesome raffle prizes thanks to Kicker Car Audio, DD Audio and Resilient Sounds. The weekend was filled with competitors and spectators roaming over 100,000 square feet of indoor space taking in the sights and sounds of the event.
This SPL competitor definitely hit a BIG number in the lane.
The Car Audio Championship was made possible by the following sponsors:
Orion Car Audio – Title Sponsor
DD Audio – SPL Arena Sponsor
Arc Audio – SQ Hall Sponsor
Harley Davidson of Dothan – Goodie Bag Sponsor
Incriminator Audio – Badge Sponsor
Kicker Car Audio – Hospitality Sponsor
Trophies lined up for the awards ceremonies.
SHOW SPONSORS Pioneer Electronics, Sundown Audio, B2 Audio, Ampere Audio, Resilient Sounds, Lord of Bass, SoundQubed, Deaf Bonce, SounDigital and Limitless Lithium.
T-SHIRT SPONSORS XS Power, JL Audio, Tru Technology, Hybrid Audio Technologies, Crossfire, Avatar, Ohio Generator, Directronix, DC Audio, Slamology, 12 Volt News, Team Flop Box, Team Aint Loud, Team Imperial, TN Bass Racers and Term-LAB
MEDIA PARTNERS 12 Volt News – Gauge Magazine / Slamology
dB Drag Racing North American Championship
(10.17.2019) – The dB Drag Racing Association wrapped up the 2019 North American Finals over the weekend of October 12-13, 2019 with 188 participants competing in the following formats of competition: dB Drag Racing, Bass Race, Top Dog, Psychlone and Bagger Beatz. The event was held at 2 locations simultaneously and the competition was linked via the Term-LAB Measurement System. Competitors competed in: Sacramento, California and Louisville, Kentucky in a head to head bracket style format of competition. The location in Louisville was the main location and was held in conjunction with the Car Audio Championship at the Kentucky Expo Center. The event was a Unified Finals event which included MECA, dBDRA and IASCA.
A group of MECA Trophy winners.
Trophies were sponsored by Orion Car Audio and awarded in all divisions of competition at both locations. In addition to trophies, all First Place Champions will receive a custom championship ring sponsored by Incriminator Audio. The rings are all silver and customized for each competitor with their choice of stone color and ring size.
First Place Champions in each of 5 formats of competition include:
dB Drag Racing
Street Stock 1K – Tanner Burden
Pro Stock 2K – Team Last Minute
Pro Stock 5K – Steve Willis
Pro Stock NL – Team Subsonic Pressure Robb
Pro Stock Trunk 5K – Jordan Smith
Pro Stock Wall 5K – Team Nemesis Wally
Super Street No Wall – Team Trelo Loud
Super Street 1-2 – Team Soundcheck Kyle
Super Street 3-4 – dB Rev Jay
Super Street 5+ – Team Directronix Dan
Super Street X – Chris Peters
Extreme NL – Team Soundcheck
Bass Race
Bass Race 120.0-129.9db – Team Nemesis Wally
Bass Race 130.0-139.9db – Team Directronix Micah
Bass Race 140.0-149.9db – Clayton Koenig
Bass Race 150.0-159.9db – Chris Peters
Psychlone
Psychlone – No Wall – Team Mini
Psychlone –Wall – Team Bass Freqs Phatboy
Top Dog
Team Bassick – California location
Team Directronix Micah – Kentucky location
Bagger Beatz
Bike 3-8 – LA Audio
Bike 9+ – D and D Motorsports
Quad NL – Jeff Smith
Power Wheels – Ms. Avelyn
Bike Winners with trophies pictured with amazing bikes.
Best of Show
Chris Gregory – Kentucky Location
Team RF Brent – California Location
2 World Records were set at the 2019 dBDRA North American Championship
Team Trelo Loud – 168.2dB – Super Street NW
Team Directronix Dan – 171.2 dB – Super Street 5+
The dBDRA awarded personalized custom trophies sponsored by Sundown Audio, to all of the points leaders this season. These competitors accrued the most points in their format of competition. The 2019 North American points leaders are:
A.U. TODD
dB Drag Racing – 2019 Points Champion – Canada
TEAM FX JIMBO
Bass Race and Top Dog – 2019 Points Champion – Canada
TEAM FX DAILEN
Psychlone – 2019 Points Champion – Canada
TEAM DC LUCKY
dB Drag Racing, Psychlone, Top Dog – 2019 Points Champion – Western Region
BRIAN NYMAN
Bass Race – 2019 Points Champion – Western Region
FLEX ISSUES KRIS
Bagger Beatz – 2019 Points Champion – Western Region
WALT JOHNSON
dB Drag Racing – 2019 Points Champion – Eastern Region
TEAM NEMESIS ROBERT
Bass Race – 2019 Points Champion (TIE) – Eastern Region
BRANDON ROSSER
Psychlone and Top Dog – 2019 Points Champion (TIE) – Eastern Region
MISS ADYSEN
Bagger Beatz Power Wheels – 2019 Points Champion – Eastern Region
A large group of dBDRA Competitors with their trophies.
In addition to the North American Championship event, a 3X competition was held as a kick-off to the 2020 season. Many of the competitors competed in both events in order to get a jump on points for next season. There were a few windshields damaged during the event as well. On Friday evening, the dBDRA hosted an appreciation pizza party in the hall thanking the competitors for a great season and spending late nights competing at the competition.
This event was made possible through the hard work, late hours and dedication of our competitors, judging staff and assistants. There are not enough words to thank all of the judges however the recognition is most deserving.
The dBDRA judging staff in Louisville consisted of: Ray Choy (Canada), Jeremy Weber, Jereme Creamer, Chet Holmberg and Ricardo Espinosa (Costa Rica). The lanes, registration and computer support: Celise Harris, Malissa Creamer, Wyatte Meier and Ciera Harris on Live Stream. The judging staff in Sacramento, CA consisted of: Doug Stockton, Kimo, Wayne Harris and Jeffrey Fernandez.
The Car Audio Championship is made possible by the following sponsors:
Orion Car Audio – Title Sponsor
DD Audio – SPL Arena Sponsor
Arc Audio – SQ Hall Sponsor
Harley Davidson of Dothan – Goodie Bag Sponsor
Incriminator Audio – Badge Sponsor
Kicker Car Audio – Hospitality Sponsor
The competitors and spectators had a chance to win thousands of dollars in awesome raffle prizes thanks to Kicker Car Audio, DD Audio and Resilient Sounds.
SHOW SPONSORS
Pioneer Electronics, Sundown Audio, B2 Audio, Ampere Audio, Resilient Sounds, Lord of Bass, SoundQubed, Deaf Bonce, SounDigital and Limitless Lithium.
T-SHIRT SPONSORS
XS Power, JL Audio, Tru Technology, Hybrid Audio Technologies, Crossfire, Avatar, Ohio Generator, Directronix, DC Audio, Slamology, 12 Volt News, Team Flop Box, Team Aint Loud, Team Imperial, TN Bass Racers and Term-LAB
MEDIA PARTNERS
12 Volt News – Gauge Magazine / Slamology
For more info about the dB Drag Racing Association, click here.
TAMPA, FL (10.16.2019) – DOW Electronics has reached an agreement with BDC Distributors to acquire certain assets of the Westbury, NY based distributor.
The parties are working toward closing the transaction Thursday, October 24, 2019. DOW will open for business Monday the 28th in BDC’s former location. Upon closing, this acquisition will bring new customers, as well as increase territory agreements with current DOW vendors to cover the Metro New York area. The acquisition sets up DOW for future growth with new vendors, territory and customers.
DOW is actively working on plans to organically grow their territory through the Mid-Atlantic market to connect its existing territory in the south to the newly acquired New York Metro territory. DOW has confirmed agreements with key vendors to begin this growth concurrently with the closing of the BDC acquisition.
“This acquisition brings DOW into an exciting new chapter of our 60 year history,” stated president & ceo John Yodzis. “Opening up a new territory with the support of our trusted key vendor partners continues our drive to grow the custom integration channel. We’re very excited about the opportunities this acquisition presents currently and in the future.”
“We are thankful to have found a partner like DOW that shares our mission of helping small businesses thrive in today’s complex digital economy,” said Barry Balcourt, ceo of BDC Distributors. “We believe our customers will be in good hands, as DOW is a customer-centric, family-run business similar to ours.”
“We are excited to welcome BDC’s customers to the DOW Electronics family,” added executive chairman Chip Yodzis. “DOW is ready to provide them with the level of service, commitment, and dedication that has become the foundation of our business.”
To learn more about DOW Electronics, visit www.DOWElectronics.com or call 1-800-627-2900.
HOLLY HILL, FL (10.15.2019) – Metra PowerSports by Metra Electronics has new water-resistant off-road accessories designed for UTVs, ATVs, dune buggies and more heading to the 2019 SEMA Show. An 8-panel switch, lighted side mirrors, rearview mirror monitor, speakers, Polaris Ride Command audio adapter and three new whip light styles will debut at Metra’s booth 37017 in the South Hall Upper Level. These new products are specifically engineered to meet the harsh requirements of outdoor vehicles and will be showcased alongside Metra’s existing accessories for off-road applications, trucks, Jeeps and powersports.
Universal 8 Gang Switch Panel System by Heise LED Lighting Systems The HE-SWP8 can integrate lighting control into any vehicle and fit into the dash panel, center console, vehicle pillar or even the overhead sunglass holder. This gang switch panel system controls up to 8 different auxiliary LED lights or electrical devices and has 50 different switch stickers included for customization. Blue LED backlighting illuminates the switches and it can handle all types of 12V DC accessories. The panel is ideal for applications such as cars, trucks, Jeeps, ATVs/UTVs, RVs and even boat installations. The compact control panel measures 2.6 by 4.6 inches while the under-hood mounted control box has a 4.2 by 7.5 inch footprint.
HE-SWP8 Product Specifications: ● Dash illumination control wire ● Latched or momentary switch operation ● Input voltage: 12-24V DC ● Power handling: 600W @12V DC and 1200W @ 24V DC (max) ● Maximum current: 60A ● Panel material: die-cast aluminum ● Control box material: die-cast aluminum ● Control box cover: ABS plastic ● Operating temperature: – 40 degrees F to +302 degrees F ● Panel size: 4.53 x 0.59 x 2.60 inches ● Circuit box size: 7.48 x 1.34 x 4.13 inches ● Products Included: ● 8 gang switch panel ● Control box with cover ● 50 switch labels and 6 extra fuses ● 60 amp resettable circuit breaker ● Power harness and battery cables ● 2 switch panel brackets ● 1 control box bracket ● Mounting hardware, screws and zip ties
UTV Rollbar Cage Side Mirrors with LED Spotlights The MPS-RBSVMS is a universal accessory that functions as both a forward-facing spotlight and side mirror to increase the driver’s overall visibility. The anti-glare mirrors with a wide-angle viewing convex are constructed with aluminum alloy housing and rated IP68 to withstand the demands of the off-road environment. Each mirror has a light with 9 LEDs inside a smoke colored lens that produces 4,500 lumens to illuminate the left and right side of the UTV. They are designed to attach to rollbars between 1.5 and 2.5 inches and are ideal for most powersports vehicles.
MPS-RBSVMS Product Specifications ● 1 pair of side mirrors (left and right) ● Aluminum alloy housing designed to withstand the most extreme punishment ● Anti-glare mirror surface ● Wide-angle viewing (convex) ● Smoke colored lens ● 9 LEDs in each mirror producing 4,500 lumens of white light ● Universal adjustable brackets fit 1.5” to 2.5” rollbars ● 1 wiring harness with relay, fuse, and carling switch ● All necessary hardware included
Universal 4.5” Water-Resistant Replacement Rearview Mirror Monitor Display video from two different camera inputs onto an IP69 rated rearview mirror monitor with the MPS-WRM45. This monitor has signal sensing to show the rearview camera feed when driving in reverse. It is engineered for outdoor vehicles and recommended for use with iBEAM’s TE-MIFM or TE-SBC cameras, but will work with most aftermarket camera inputs. The replacement rearview mirror is 9 inches wide by 3 inches high and features a 4.5-inch digital color LCD screen integrated within the mirror.
MPS-WRM45 Product Specifications: ● Replacement rearview mirror with integrated 4.5” digital color LCD screen ● Fits roll bar mount: TE-RBM ● Water-resistant monitor rated IP69 ● 2 video inputs: rearview camera input and second video input
Universal Powersports Bluetooth Media Player with Speakers Add an FM radio that can also stream music via Bluetooth or from a USB input to 3-inch speakers designed for a wide range of 12volt UTVs/ATVs, motorcycles and outdoor electric vehicles. The pair of water-resistant speakers come with an IP66 rated backlit, blue LED touch screen, control panel and are capable of producing a peak stereo output of 20 watts each (40 watts total). The USB input will play MP3, WMA or WAV music files and provide 1 amp device charging.
MPS-SBSMP3 Product Specifications: ● Touch screen display ● Blue LED back-lit control panel (3” x 2”) with water-resistant IP66 rating ● Built-in FM radio tuner with auto-search and save ● USB input supports MP3/WMA/WAV music files with 1 amp device charging ● Plays music via Bluetooth audio streaming ● Pair of 3-inch flush mount water-resistant speakers ● Peak stereo output power: 2 x 20W ● Suitable for DC 12V UTVs/ATVs, motorcycles and electric vehicles
Polaris Ride Command Audio Adapter Take full advantage of the audio capabilities in the Polaris Ride Command system with this audio adapter that allows speakers and a subwoofer to be connected to the vehicle. This adapter retains the factory Polaris Ride Command as the source unit and utilizes its built-in crossovers.
MPS-RCLOC Product Specifications: ● Designed for Polaris RZR, Ranger, and General with Ride Command 7” display* ● Retains factory Polaris Ride Command as source unit ● Utilizes built-in crossovers from Ride Command ● Harness plugs into any amp with RCA inputs ● Works on AMP-1, AMP-2, AMP-3 Ride Command connectors ● Includes remote-out to turn-on amplifiers *See MetraPowerSports.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.
RGB LED, Fiber Optic and Dancing Whip Lights Three new styles of RGB whip lights available in 4 or 6 foot lengths have been added to the Metra PowerSports product line and began shipping this fall. These new whip lights will be on display at SEMA and styles include an RGB LED, fiber optic RGB and dancing RGB whip lights. These whip lights are designed for ATVs, UTVs, dune buggies, quads, side-by-sides, go-karts and other powersports applications, and strong enough to withstand dust, mud, rain and other rough use of off-road applications. They are constructed with a bendable, weather-resistant polycarbonate cover and rated IP67. These long-lasting lights have 50,000 hours of life and include an RF wireless remote control. A demo video and additional product specifications are available online at MetraPowerSports.com.
Metra Electronics will showcase these new products at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 5th – 8th at booth 37017 in the South Hall Upper Level with their off-road, truck and powersports products. They will also be at Metra’s main booth 11639 in the North Hall. A new catalog from MetraPowerSports will also be released on the opening day of the show and available for download at MetraPowerSports.com.
ATLANTA, GA (10.14.2019) – Real Performance Marketing is an Atlanta, GA based rep firm that was started four years ago by 37-year industry veteran Scott Hochmuth. He started in retail in 1982 when an under dash 8-track with a radio/tape switch was still a thing and transitioned to sales rep in 1989. Scott has over 20 years of experience in the Powersports Industry as well which put his company in a good position with the merging of the 12-Volt Audio and Powersports industries.
RPM started in 2016 primarily with Powersports lines since that was where the opportunities were at that time and most audio lines required regional coverage. Scott has never lost his passion for audio and was able to secure MTX Powersports Audio in 2016 and Audio Legion in 2017.
Scott Hochmuth
The last year has seen explosive growth for RPM as they have added Wetsounds, ARC Audio, Audiofrog, MMATS, and MTX Car Audio. They also represent some of the best lines in Powersports with lines like KLIM, LS2, Oxford Products, Brooks Leather, and VEGA.
This year RPM was joined by 31-year Audio Industry veteran Mike Hall to work North Carolina and South Carolina as well as 10-year Powersports Industry veteran Jay McLaurin to work the southern parts of MS, AL, GA and north Florida. Jerry Mattox is handling inside sales and customer service and Jessica Mattox serves as the Office Manager. RPM is in the process of bringing a fourth rep on board for the lines that they cover in South Florida.
Scott stated that “I would have never guessed that 12-Volt Audio would have moved so aggressively into the Marine, side by side, and Harley Bagger markets. We were in the perfect position to benefit from the two industries converging like they have.”
STILLWATER, OK (10.11.2019) – KICKER returns to co-sponsor the 2019 Unified Car Audio Championships, held in the Louisville Expo Center October 12-13. The event will occupy the Broadbent Arena and Pavilion, taking up more than 110,000 square feet of indoor space. KICKER is proud to support the Unified judges’ hospitality suite and will have support staff in the lanes for anyone who requests it.
dBDRA’s Wayne Harris at the mic in 2018.
This marks the sixth consecutive year that three car-audio organizations have come together for their championship events, dubbed “Unified Finals.” More than 400 dB Drag Racing, IASCA and MECA competitors pre-registered. All three organizations are holding triple-point events in addition to the invitation-only finals, allowing any competitor to build up points for next season.
Brian Mitchell hosted Big Iron in 2018 with IASCA’s Moe Sabourin in the background.
“Many of our sponsors have been staunch supporters of the Unified Car Audio Championship for years now and we are proud to help gain some exposure for them and their products,” said Moe Sabourin, Director of Operations for IASCA Worldwide. “In turn, their support over the years has been a driving force in the growth of car audio competition, from competition teams to industry membership support of our organization’s missions.”
One lucky attendee will win this ‘Livin Loud’ Kicker system.
dB Drag Racing will continue competing in two locations simultaneously, via online streaming. The satellite location will be at Chris Alston’s Chassisworks in Sacramento, Calif., where competitors will run head-to-head against their Louisville counterparts for the North American Championships.
MECA plans on several events during the show, including a Sound Quality competition, a Show N’ Shine, and SPL competitions.
The Finals will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
81 Sound Quality League and 86 Sound Pressure League vehicles have pre-registered and are vying for World Championships in each class. This is the largest turn-out for Finals in MECA history.
Working with the dB Drag Racing and IASCA organizations, MECA is part of the annual Car Audio Championship event. Featuring the best sounding, best installations, and loudest vehicles in the USA and Mexico, this is the largest gathering of the high-level car audio systems in North Amerifca.
TRU Technology is the SQL Title Sponsor and will have a huge Team and booth display.
Ohio Generator, Sundown Audio, and XS Power are the SPL sponsors and have many competitors using their products. Sponsor logos will be featured on all awards.
Official MECA Team names are listed with the competitors results, displaying profiiency and excellence in the lanes.
Judging for Finals come from coast to coast, and Canada. Our distinquished Judge Team brings together the best ears, minds, experience,and engaged officials. The members will benefit from this dedicated crew:
SPL
Joe Ault (OH)
Bud Ballinger (KY)
Shannon Ballinger (KY)
Sunil Boodram (FL)
Victor O’Brien (AL)
Malani Puni (TN)
Mike VanMol (AL)
SQL
Cory Bradley (IN)
Grace Fitzpatrick (SC)
Mike Flanagan (MS) Russell Jones (FL)
Linda Kobayashi (CA)
Richard Papasin (CA)
Julian Ridi (CN)
Matt Roberts (SC)
Vinny Taylor (TN)
Commissioner Stern will be handling registration, memberships, and awards presentations. “We are excited to bring the car audio community together for this huge event. Our members have worked hard to earn their place at Finals, and we determine our World Champs, and present our Club Awards, including State Champion certificates in all classes.”
Thanks to our Members: Competitor, Retail, and Manufacturer for an outstanding season! Thanks to our Judges for doing the work!
EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries, the consumer technology authority and wholesale electronics distributor, celebrated their 21st annual Petra Hope In One Charity Golf Tournament held on October 3 at the Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, OK. This year’s event raised $120,000 for the two chosen charity organizations, Whiz Kids of Oklahoma and Mercy Multiplied.
Hope In One has seen exponential growth in the two decades since its inception. Cumulatively, Hope In One has raised more than $1 million, with $240,000 being raised in only the last two years.
More than 140 people participated in this year’s tournament. The event began the evening of Wednesday, October 2, with a vendor reception and the annual Texas Hold‘em Tournament at Topgolf in Oklahoma City. The following day, golfers hit the links at the prestigious Oak Tree Country Club—an awards luncheon followed as Petra Industries presented the funds raised to both Mercy Multiplied and Whiz Kids of Oklahoma. Events concluded Thursday evening with a come-and-go mixer at Ranch Steakhouse.
“Each year Hope In One is more impactful and impressive than the last,” said Petra President Tate Morgan. “I’d like to thank our vendor partners for their generous support of both this year’s tournament and of Petra throughout the year. Giving back to the community is the cornerstone of any successful business, and I’m thankful for the dedication of our vendor partners who help make that happen.” This year’s recipients of proceeds raised by Hope In One were Wiz Kids of Oklahoma and Mercy Multiplied. Each of these organizations are dedicated to helping young people in need, and each charity received $60,000 for their cause. “Every year, we’re excited to see how Hope In One continues to impact our community, and beyond. Through Hope In One we are able to come together to serve a higher purpose, and it continues to thrill and humble me that we’ve seen another successful year that will impact the lives of those today and for generations to come,” said Petra Founder and CEO Bill Stewart.
Whiz Kids of Oklahoma is a non-profit that inspires schools, churches and community partners who feel called to support our city’s most vulnerable and empowers them to be difference-makers in the lives of children at-risk for school failure.
Mercy Multiplied is an international nonprofit Christian organization that helps young women break free from life-controlling issues and situations. They aim to help young women escape destructive cycles and discover purpose for their lives.
“We could not do what we do without the selfless support of people like you all in this room. You all are our Mercy family,” said Lauren Hobar, Director of Fundraising for Mercy Multiplied. “You guys are truly making a way for more young women to find freedom.”
Petra would like to extend a special thank you to the JASCO Giving Hope Foundation for their continued support of the Hope In One Charity Golf Tournament.
In addition, Petra would like to thank you their many generous sponsors for the event, including 3Plus®, AAMP, AfterShokz®, ALC®, Allsop™, APC®, AT&T®, Atrend®, Audio-Technica®, BIC America, BLACK+DECKER™, BOK Financial®, Bonni Hamje Company, Clarity®, Comelit®, Conair®, Consumer Cellular®, Crown, CyberPower®, Elite Brands, Equity Brands, ESI, ERP®, FedEx, Garmin®, Lickety Split®, GPX®, Hangman®, Higginbotham Insurance, HoMedics®, Hose Assemblies, Hotan, IC Intracom, iWalk®, Johnson Outdoors, Juvo® Products, JVC®, Market Solutions, Maxell®, Maxxsonics®, Metra®, Metra Home Theater Group, Midland®, Mohu®, Motorola®, Norazza, Nortek Security and Control, NSTE (Smartlabs), OmniMount®, Omron®, Optoma, Oro, Inc., Panasonic®, Paycom®, Pioneer®, Power Acoustik®, PRIME®, RK Black, Royal®, Sennheiser®, SiriusXM®, Skullcandy®, SkyBell®, Spectra, STANLEY®, Starfrit®, SureCall®, Switchmate®, TracFone®, Tram Browning, Uniden®, US BANK, Verbatim®, Voxx, VTech®, Whistler®, Wilson Electronics, and XPOWER.
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