LONG BEACH, CA (02.02.23) – JVC Mobile Entertainment, manufacturer of class-leading aftermarket car, marine, and motorsports products, announced it will be conducting trainings and exhibiting at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, February 3rd-5th.
Training Agenda
NEW Product Unveiling! | Be the first to see NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN new products that will enable you to gain an edge in the upcoming season.
NEWEST Multimedia Receivers | See what strategic advantages you gain and why JVC should be your Go-To multimedia receivers.
Complete RGB Speaker Solution | In this LIVE demo, we’ll show you how to MAXIMIZE profits from a GROWING demand for LED-lit speakers.
More Chances to Win! | We want EVERYONE to walk away a WINNER from this training with more than just Knowledge. That means MORE chances to win our MYSTERY prize(s)! Don’t miss out! UP TO 30 GIVEAWAYS PER TRAINING!
The trainings are scheduled for Friday, February 3rd @ 12:30 PM and Saturday, February 4th @ 5:30 PM. Additional on-demand trainings with JVC personnel are available in its booth (#507), February 3rd-5th.
For more information on JVC Mobile Entertainment, visit www.us.jvc.com/car.
LIBERTYVILLE, IL (02.01.23) – Maxxsonics is excited to be in attendance at MasterTech Expo 2023 this year. MasterTech Expo 2023 takes place from March 5th through March 8th at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona. Taking skills to the next level – the MasterTech Expo offers three diverse educational workshop tracks and elective blocks that include – Modern Tech, School of Fab, and Master Design.
This event is specialized for automotive aftermarket customers and features professional networking, 30+ leading exhibitors, automation technologies, three different skills competitions, demo vehicles, and some special guests. “Where professionals come to learn” – the MasterTech Expo provides a perfect opportunity for Maxxsonics to launch an all-new specialty dealer program while offering a $100 discount on registration for dealers and customers and growing networking with other car audio dealers.
On the MasterTech Expo 2023 and the all-new Maxxsonics Dealer Program, Sam Dattalo, Vice President of Sales at Maxxsonics, said, “Maxxsonics is pleased to announce an aggressive new dealer program effective February 1st as this program will prove the ongoing dedication to independent specialists (which are the backbone to our business). The program will be inclusive of MB Quart, Hifonics, and Crunch audio brands.”
Specializing in car audio dealers where they can learn advanced installation and fabrication skills from the very best in the business, the MasterTech Expo is a perfect opportunity for Maxxsonics to demonstrate product knowledge, grow new connections, and build on current, critical relationships. Chip Foose will be the keynote speaker and the organizers of the MasterTech Expo are offering Maxxsonics a $100 discount on registration for dealers and customers.
MasterTech Expo plans to bring and showcase car audio dealers and professionals looking to develop skills and product knowledge while building connections and networking new opportunities. Maxxsonics is thrilled to be going to and be a part of this crucial networking opportunity and show.
MasterTech Expo plans to bring and showcase car audio dealers and professionals looking to develop skills and product knowledge while building connections and networking new opportunities. Maxxsonics is thrilled to be going to and be a part of this crucial networking opportunity and show.
We hope you can be a part of taking your skills to the next level with us! Follow the link below to learn more details and complete event information on the MasterTech Expo 2023.
Follow the link to learn more details and complete event information on the MasterTech Expo 2023.
STILLWATER, OK (02.01.23) – Audio integration will be the focus of KICKER trainings at MEA KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, February 3-5 at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center.
The first class is scheduled for Friday at 1:45 pm in Champagne 3, followed by a Saturday class at 5:30 pm in Champagne 4. Attendees will also have a chance to win a KICKER PowerBar™ soundbar or KICKER KEYLOC™ Smart Line-Out Converter. KICKER’s Tech Force product-training staff will be joined by Joe Hobart, the brand’s Director of Electrical Engineering, to host two one-hour courses during the weekend. Both classes will focus on modern integration techniques, aimed at the quick identification of acoustic and electrical challenges installers face when adding an amplifier. The classes will also discuss what equipment is needed to diagnose the issue.
Featured in the KICKER booth on the show floor will be the brand’s Fiat 500 Sport, equipped with the expanded KEY line of all-in-one smart amplifier/processors. The Fiat also features the monstrous KICKER Quad Box, a loaded enclosure made from heavy, birch-veneer plywood and filled with four L7 square subwoofers.
The full KICKER product line will be on display, including the highly anticipated Solo X Subwoofer, and WX-Series “Warhorse” Amplifier. The currently shipping PXA Waterproof Powersports Amplifiers, ST-Series PA-style Speakers, Competition Gold Subwoofers and KMXL Horn-Loaded Speakers will also be on display.
KICKER will be in booth 706, facing the Main Entrance of the show floor. More than 50 of the world’s largest 12-volt manufacturers will attend the event.
GUTHRIE OK (01.30.23) The AMA Kicker Arenacross hit the track for the 2nd time in Guthrie OK on Friday evening, January 27th. The dirt track at the Lazy E Arena is one of the longest of the circuit and riders were definitely flying high as they flew across the mounds. Lorin Morrell orchestrated Kicker’s presence at the event with booth set up and activities. Area retailer Audio Midwest was in the house connecting with racing fans.
This image from high above shows the scope of KICKER at the Lazy E Arena.
The KICKER Polaris General on the track before the action started.
“The pre-race Pit Party was once a hit with all. The racing was strong as the riders navigated the longer track that gave the crowd a lot of memories. It was super to have KICKER retailer Audio Midwest at the event again to connect with members of the crowd. Their customer’s Jeep showcased their work and the KICKER system was definitely Livin’Loud. Overall the Arenacross Guthrie Round 2 was a solid event” Morrell stated.
Crowd members on their feet watching action on the track.
The Lazy E Arena track set for action in Guthrie.
Audio Midwest showed and demoed a customers Jeep that was Livin’Loud with KICKER products. Rob Clason, owner of Audio Midwest’s 2 area stores, related “Our customer’s Jeep sounds great and showcases our company’s custom installation creativity and capabilities. 4 KICKER 15’s and KX Amplifiers were definitely Livin’Loud. KICKER is a premier brand at our stores and to participate with KICKER at the AMA Arenacross twice in a week was terrific. Kevin Kendick and I met with crowd members at the Pit Party and Lorin directed attendees to us in the KICKER booth when people asked questions about KICKER or car audio products. Since the first Friday night we’ve had calls from people we spoke at the Lazy E and we expect many more this coming week.”
The Audio Midwest’s customer’s Jeep showcases KICKER and being an Oklahoma State University fan.
Lorin Morrell presents a KICKER Bullfrog to these young fans that caught the T-Shirt that contained the free KICKER prize certificate during the T-Shirt toss to the crowd.
Audio Midwest has stores in Edmond and Stillwater. Guthrie is a mere 33 miles from KICKER’s World HQ in Stillwater. KICKER is celebrating the company’s 50th Anniversary this year and is very well known as a premier 12volt brand throughout the area.
The AMA Kicker Arenacross series has expanded the series to 14 events this year with events being held virtually coast-to-coast across the U.S.
SHREVEPORT LA (01.28.23) WTF…Win This Friday. Manny’s won the SiriusXM prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 212 on Friday morning, January 27th.
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.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 212th time on Friday morning January 27th. The Wheel landed on the SiriusXM space and the Manny’s Customs 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 with a phone call to Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA. Manny Gomez answered the phone. When he heard they had won a SiriusXM Tuner he was very happy. We will reach out to Paul Truman to get the ball rolling.
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 and Maximum Power. 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, 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 and King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM……Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday February 3rd.
ORLANDO, FL (01.27.23) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers demonstrates its commitment to Orlando’s automotive community with the opening of its second location in the area.
Members of the large crowd toured the installation bay.
The new Tint World Downtown Orlando joins Tint World North Orlando (Longwood) to offer Central Florida’s most comprehensive selection of exceptional automotive aftermarket services. Both Tint World Downtown Orlando and Tint World North Orlando (Longwood) are owned by Pete and Barbra Muller, area developers for Tint World in the Orlando market.
“This is such a great community for automotive enthusiasts and as we continue to open additional locations, we’re excited to serve the entire Orlando market,” Pete Muller said. “Barbra and I look forward to continuing to provide the best products and services as we grow the Tint World brand here.”
Members of the large crowd toured the installation bay.
Establishing the new Tint World Downtown Orlando location, located at 4811 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803, the Mullers acquired and renovated Time N Sound, a local automotive audio and window tint institution. The Mullers invested $300,000 to update and modernize the store while preserving Time N Sound’s local legacy.
“Customers have found the transition seamless, since we carry all the same brands that everyone loved at Time N Sound while adding many new products and services,” Pete Muller said. “Time N Sound and Tint World were both founded in 1982. Many auto enthusiasts in Orlando bought their very first car stereo at Time N Sound, so it’s been cool hearing stories from customers about their experiences there over the last 40 years. We’re proud that we can extend their legacy into the future by expanding Tint World’s industry-leading service.”
Pete and Barbara Muller pictured with staff members during the November 19th Open House.
Tint World Orlando held a special exclusive after-hours party at the new location to celebrate its grand opening, with gourmet food, top-shelf drinks, music, casino games and a display of exotic cars.
“We’ve been very active in the local car community ever since we opened the first Tint World Orlando location in Longwood in 2016, attending and hosting car meets every single month,” Pete Muller said. “A traditional grand opening would have been similar to what we already do on a regular basis, so we planned a special invite-only experience to share with a select group of clients, friends, and all of our team members.”
Refreshments were enjoyed by all.
In addition to offering a wide range of automotive customization products and services, Tint World is the Orlando area’s go-to facility for solutions that help preserve and protect new cars, including Paint Protection Film, Ceramic Coatings, and Vehicle Wraps.
Casino Night activities added to the excitement of the evening.
“We work to accommodate anything customers have in mind, from full-blown custom stereo installations to wild vehicle wraps, custom interior work, performance upgrades, and so much more,” Pete Muller said. “We have special expertise in the high-end market, which a lot of shops avoid because of the complexity and expense. Our experience and focus give us the expertise to work with every kind of vehicle, from the newest electric vehicles to rare exotic ones.”
Many in the house took an opportunity to sigh a pad commemorating the special evening.
Tint World Downtown Orlando is centrally located to serve numerous parts of Orlando including Baldwin Park, Winter Park, Windermere, Doctor Phillips, Winter Garden, Clermont, Lake Nona, and Kissimmee. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about the store and its products and services, call (407) 896-7077 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/fl/orlando-047.
“Pete and Barbra have had tremendous success, and with their second store they are in a position to continue driving Tint World’s fast growth in this competitive industry and around the world,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “The Mullers have shown their commitment to their customers as well as Tint World’s proven franchise system and processes, which help franchisees optimize operations and distinguish themselves from the competition.”
DIAMOND BAR, CA (01.26.23) – All-new, behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews from the newest SEMA Battle of Builders competition will premiere on January 28, 2023, at 9:00 am (EST) on the History Channel’s Drive Block and A+E Network’s FYI.
“SEMA: Battle of the Builders, Presented by Mothers High Performance Car Care” began with 240-plus vehicle builders and culminated during the 2022 SEMA Show last November in Las Vegas, Nev. In addition to featuring the winner and finalists, the one-hour television special highlights many new, up-and-coming builders and includes all-new stories and footage chronicling their journeys to the SEMA Show.
“This was one of the best and most exciting SEMA Battle of the Builders competition yet,” said RJ de Vera, SEMA vice president of marketing and communications. “The TV special is a chance for those who did not attend the SEMA Show to see what happened at the Show, and for those at the Show to relive the excitement and even discover some of what they may have missed.”
Since 2015, the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition has shined the light on vehicle builders who have already proven their talents by showcasing their vehicles at the SEMA Show. With the world’s best vehicle builders competing against one another, the contest is considered by many to be the ultimate battle.
The television program is hosted by Adrienne Janic and Tanner Foust, and features Cam Miller, Ryan Basseri, Jeremiah Prophet, and Kyle Kuhnhausen as industry experts selecting the top 12 builders in four categories: Hot Rod/Hot Rod Truck; Sport Compact, Luxury & Exotics; 4-Wheel Drive & Off-Road; and Young Guns, a category for builders age 29 and under. Viewers will see the judges narrow the competitors down to 12, and then the top 12 finalists vie amongst themselves to select the final winner.
For more information about the SEMA Battle of the Builders, visit www.semashow.com/botb.
AUBURN HILLS, MI (01.25.23) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will attend the upcoming Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) KnowledgeFest hosted in the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5.
As a premier opportunity for KnowledgeFest attendees, Alpine will reveal an exciting new product in their 2023 lineup: “Optim8™.” The reveal will take place in the Alpine booth (exhibit #806) on the first day of KnowledgeFest. More information on the product will be distributed to the media following the reveal.
The Alpine booth will also feature new event displays with High-Resolution sound and display audio family systems from the 2023 Alpine Product Line, including the High-Resolution Alpine Status line, High-Resolution head unit line, and Next-Generation R-Series and S-Series sound system Line.
“This will be the first opportunity to showcase a complete lineup of High-Resolution sound and display audio products in one setting,” said Mike Anderson, Executive Director at Alps Alpine North America, Inc. “The trend to Hi-Res music is undeniable and we believe our 2023 lineup sends a strong message to our partners and further solidifies Alpine in the premium car audio space.”
A new Tesla Model 3 demo vehicle will be on display in the Alpine booth featuring the new Optim8™. The vehicle will also feature the Next-Generation S-Series line to demonstrate the new High-Resolution playback capabilities of the sound system and the new Alpine PrismaLink™ S-Series Wedge Preloaded Subwoofer Enclosures, a new enclosure from Alpine that features a plug-and-play RGB lighting system and multi-link capable design for single, dual, and even quad-enclosure applications.
A Toyota Tundra demo vehicle will also be on-site with the High-Resolution Alpine Status line. Demos will be available to all Alpine booth visitors.
Alpine will host 3 training sessions during KnowledgeFest that will focus on the 2023 Product Line:
Friday, February 3 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Champagne 2 Alpine 2023 Product Presentation
Friday, February 3 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Champagne 2 Alpine 2023 Product Presentation
Saturday, February 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Champagne 4 Alpine Optim8™: The Future of Car Audio Tuning
All KnowledgeFest attendees are welcome to visit the Alpine booth, join the training sessions, and meet with Alpine staff from the sales, marketing, and product planning teams. Attendees are encouraged to visit www.knowledgefest.org and use the “Education Workshops & Vendor Training” link to register for the Alpine training sessions.
GUTHRIE, OK (01.24.23) – The AMA Kicker Arenacross hit the track in Guthrie, OK on Friday evening, January 20th. The dirt track at the Lazy E Arena is one of the longest of the circuit and riders were definitely flying high as they flew across the mounds. Lorin Morrell orchestrated Kicker’s presence at the event with booth set up and activities. Area retailer Audio Midwest was in the house to connect with racing enthusiasts.
Brandon showed the loaded Audio Midwest Mustang to attendee at the January 20th Arenacross.
“The pre-race Pit Party was once a hit with all. The racing was strong as the riders navigated the longer track that gave the crowd a lot of memories. It was super to have KICKER retailer Audio Midwest at the event to connect with members of the crowd” Morrell stated.
This SXS, loaded with KICKER, welcomes consumers to the Audio Midwest store in Stillwater.
Attendees are ready to get on the track for the pre-race Pit Party.
Audio Midwest showed and demoed the company’s loaded custom Mustang that is Livin’Loud with KICKER products. Rob Clason, owner of Audio Midwest’s 2 area stores, related “KICKER is a premier brand at our stores and to participate with KICKER at the AMA Arenacross was terrific. We met with crowd members at the Pit Party and Lorin directed attendees to us in the KICKER booth when people asked questions about KICKER or car audio products.
The track at the Lazy E Arena was set for Round 5 of the 2023 Arenacross Series.
“Since the event on Friday night we’ve had some calls on Saturday and Monday from people we spoke at the Lazy E. The Arenacross schedule calls for events at the Lazy E in Guthrie on back to back Fridays. We will definitely be back this coming Friday with 3 staff members and a customer’s custom Jeep demo loaded with 4 KICKER 15’s and KX amplifiers. In addition we will make social media posts to promote the upcoming event and have a special offer when attendees bring their KICKER lanyard into the store next week” Clason added.
Audio Midwest has stores in Edmond and Stillwater. Guthrie is a mere 33 miles from KICKER’s World HQ in Stillwater. KICKER is celebrating the company’s 50th Anniversary this year and is very well known throughout the area.
The Audio Midwest custom demo Mustang drew eyeballs at the Arenacross.
The AMA Kicker Arenacross series has expanded the series to 14 events this year with events being held virtually coast-to-coast across the U.S.
SHREVEPORT, LA (01.23.23) – There were 5 large events that took place across the U.S. this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday weekend, January 20/21/22. The 12volt Central Studios highlighted each of those events and their positive contributions to the overall 12volt industry with social media posts over the weekend..
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The expanded Arenacross track at the Lazy E Arena was ready for a big night
The events spotlighted were the AMA KICKER Arenacross in Guthrie OK, ARC Audio Dealer Open House in Modesto CA, The Parts Unlimited NVP Product EXPO in Louisville KY, Heatwave Tour in Rockdale TX and the World of Wheels in Pittsburg where retailer Team Nutz and the Mon Valley Career Technology Center amazed attendees with LIVE installations and presentations of great project vehicles. Below we highlight each event and plan detailed articles covering each event during this week.
The custom Audio Midwest Audio Mustang was Livin’Loud and showcased at the event.
The AMA Kicker Arenacross hit the track in Guthrie OK on Friday evening, January 20th. The dirt track at the Lazy E Arena is one of the longest of the circuit and riders were definitely flying high as they flew across the mounds. Lorin Morrell orchestrated Kicker’s presence at the event with booth set up and activities. “The pre-race Pit Party was once a hit with all. The racing was strong as the riders navigated the longer track gave the crowd a lot of memories. It was super to have KICKER retailer Audio Midwest at the event to connect with members of the crowd” Morrell stated.
Lorin Morrell is with a happy BullFrog winner. During breaks in the racing action wrapped T-shirts are thrown into the crowd with a free BullFrog certificate. There’s lucky fellow’s father caught a lucky T-shirt.
Audio Midwest showed and demoed the company’s loaded custom Mustang that is Livin’Loud with KICKER products. Rob Clason, owner of Audio Midwest’s 2 area stores, related “KICKER is a premier brand at our stores and to participate with KICKER at the AMA Arenacross was terrific. We met with crowd members at the Pit Party and Lorin directed attendees to our booth when people asked questions about KICKER or car audio products. The Arenacross schedule calls for events at the Lazy E in Guthrie on back to back Fridays. We will definitely be back this coming Friday with a Jeep demo. We also anticipate seeing people from this past Friday in our stores this week.”
The AMA Kicker Arenacross series has expanded the series to 14 events this year. Guthrie is a mere 33 miles from the KICKER World HQ in Stillwater OK.
Brian Mitchell conducting a DSP training at the ARC Audio HQ on Saturday.
ARC Audio hosted a Dealer Open House at the company’s Modesto CA HQ Saturday and Sunday January 21/22. Scott Baughman, Reliable Product Marketing firm Principal stated “This event was a strong event with ARC Audio dealers in the house. With COVID It been a few years since an event like this. Dealers saw new products and reconnected with other area retailers. Brian Mitchell conducted product sessions covering the ARC Audio DSP and PS8 pro software. All definitely enjoyed special tacos. There was no rain in the area so we also all finally enjoyed a sunny sky.”
KICKER was Livin’Loud with PowerSports, Motorsports, Marine and car audio products on display in the booth.
Patrick Brooks had all set in the NavAtlas booth on Saturday In Louisville.
Parts Unlimited hosted the NVP EXPO in Louisville KY January 21and 22. Patrick Brooks highlighted the latest from NavAtlas as one of the many exhibitors on site after a 3 year hiatus of the event. KICKER was also in the house showcasing the latest in the Livin’Loud product lineup. Lori Boyer, Joe Gross and Carlos Jimenez traveled from KICKER HQ in Stillwater OK. The NVP Expo expanded this year as the event increased over 40% in size from the previous event and all exhibits were on one level.
The HeatWave Tour presented the Texas Showdown Freedom Rally Custom Truck and Car Show January20/21/22 in Rockdale TX. David MacDonald related “This years event was strong in spite of not so good weather. The sound-off component of the Freedom Rally generated a lot of buzz across the area. We have so many components to this event with the Truck Show, Car Show and custom bicycle show. The chili cook-off added to all the excitement in the air at our event.”
Extreme custom Bicycles was one of the unique products on display at the Heatwave Tour event.
The last of the Five events was the World of Wheels and the David Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburg. Team Nutz was on site with a 5,000 foot booth. Ed Nuttall and a staff of 20 worked the event with 18 demo vehicles and multiple product displays. LIVE on site installations took place including leather seats, vinyl wrap, paint correction and more.
Ed Nuttall (L) and Chris Mance pictured by their respective booth after setup finished on Thursday at the David Lawrence Convention Center.
Nuttall related “People really turned out for the World of Wheels event this weekend. On Saturday afternoon the management restricted entrance as the center reached capacity. Action was also good on Sunday. As the event wrapped Sunday afternoon Team Nutz had collected 18 awards for our cars at the event. Ten of the awards were 1st Place awards. Overall an outstanding World of Wheels 2023 as attendance topped 30,000.”
In addition the Mon Valley Career Technical Center had a great event. The team lead by Chris Mance, CTC Automotive Technical Instructor, traveled 40 miles to set up and participate with a large booth. Buses, trailers and cars brought 45 students, booth setup supplies and 8 demo vehicles to work their booth and connect with a large number of automotive aftermarket brands and companies that displayed on the event floor.
Members of the Mon Valley CTC checking out one of the many displays in the Team Nutz booth.
The Mon Valley CTC team also collected an impressive number of awards including six first place awards. Mon Valley CTC’s large booth and the Team Nutz booths were across the aisle from each other.
This super overhead shot shows the scope of the Mon Valley CTC and Team Nutz booths. Combined they had 65 people working in their booths.
The 12volt Central Studios staff members want to thank all companies and individuals that traveled this past weekend to showcased their brands and companies. We truly know first hand how much time, energy and dedication that requires….Not to mention the travel aggravations and funds required to make it happen.
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