Show Daily - Sema

Meet Master Builder/Painter
Rich Evans at the WyoTech Booth
WyoTech revealed Rich Evans’ ’55 Chevy Panel Truck Tuesday afternoon at the WyoTech
booth #12073.
WyoTech revealed Rich Evans’ ’55
Chevy Panel Truck Tuesday afternoon
at the WyoTech booth #12073.
The custom truck, which was
designed and built by Evans’ team along
with the help of several WyoTech graduates,
was built for a pilot episode of a
The Leo Kagan Scholarship has
been established as part of the SEMA
Memorial Scholarship Fund, a
group that promotes industry leadership
by supporting the educational
efforts of current and future automotive
professionals.
Kagan is an industry icon who was
instrumental in the founding of the
SEMA Scholarship Program. The new
scholarship will be presented annually
to a female interested in a career in the
restyling market.
“While women were not traditionally
involved in our industry, they
have become more and more integral
over the years,” said Kagan. “I’m
glad that this SEMA scholarship
will ensure that females receive support
and encouragement to pursue
careers in the automotive restyling
market. Such diversity in our industry
new TV show titled “World Wide Car
Building,” tentatively scheduled to air
in 2013. Evans and the crew from the
TV show were on hand for the unveiling,
along with WyoTech staff and
graduates, who provided information
about the extensive automotive and
is what contributes to the excitement
and innovation of the specialty-
equipment market.”
Kagan began his career in the automotive
specialty-equipment industry
in 1964 when he was working with
Hurst. He went on to work for Amco,
the convertible top manufacturer, for
about 15 years before serving as the
president of SEMA from 1975–1979.
During his tenure at SEMA, he played
a key role in moving the world-famous
SEMA Show from Anaheim, California,
to Las Vegas.
Kagan continued to be active in
the association, helping to establish
the SEMA Scholarship Program.
In 1982, Kagan was recognized for
his contributions by being inducted
into the SEMA Hall of Fame, a
prestigious honor reserved for very
few individuals.
custom fabrication programs available
at campuses across the country.
Every afternoon from 2:15 p.m.–2:45
p.m., Evans will also be on hand at the
booth to sign autographs, talk about his
new custom car building show and his
many project vehicles.
The truck will be on display during
the SEMA Show, which runs through
Friday, November 2.
WyoTech is a division of Corinthian
Colleges Inc., one of the largest
post-secondary education companies in
North America. With six campuses
located throughout the United States,
WyoTech offers degree and diploma
programs in the fields of automotive,
diesel, collision/refinishing, motorcycle,
marine and construction trades. In addition,
WyoTech offers advanced training
programs in applied service management;
advanced diesel; light-duty diesel;
advanced automotive diagnostics;
street rod and custom fabrication;
motorsports chassis fabrication; high-
Leo Kagan Scholarship Established
“Leo has contributed a great deal
to SEMA and to the industry for
nearly 50 years. It’s great to recognize
his long-time work and support
through this scholarship,” said Joel
Ayres, SEMA Scholarship Committee
chairperson. “Leo’s impact and
contributions to this industry will
continue to be felt for generations
to come.”
The Leo Kagan Scholarship will
be among the many scholarships
SEMA awards annually. SEMA scholarships
are presented annually to
students pursuing careers in the automotive
aftermarket.
A total of $130,000 was awarded to
69 individuals in 2012. Applications
for the next school year will be available
at www.SEMA.org/scholarships
in early December, with applications
due April 5, 2013.
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POWERSPORTS
& UTILITY VEHICLES
Current as of October 15, 2012
The Auto Moto ......................... 37041
AutoTrader Classics ..................... 37076
BCS International....................... 38015
BPG Werks............................ 37073
Changzhou Wonsh Ramp Industry Co. Ltd..... 38021
Classic Accessories Inc................... 37032
Deals on Wheels ....................... 37076
Flair Hair ............................. 37024
Global Vision Eyewear ................... 36075
GLX Helmets .......................... 36071
Hardknock Garage/Kikker5150 ............ 38040
HMC Industries Inc. ..................... 36069
HP TEC .............................. 37072
IMMI/CargoBuckle ...................... 36039
Jiangsu RC Import and Export Co. Ltd........ 37077
Kolpin Outdoors Inc...................... 37037
Lazer Star Lighting Products .............. 36017
MotoBatt ............................. 37038
Ohio Technical College............. 37059, 38063
PC Racing ............................ 38036
PRP Seats ............................ 36065
Rage Powersport Products................ 36043
Restyling Magazine ..................... 36077
Rocky Mountain ATV MC ................. 36079
Schumacher Electric Corp................. 37070
Scott Jacobs Studio..................... 37064
Slide’em Smartgloves ................... 38027
Steering Corp. ......................... 37028
Sun Buggy Fun Rentals Inc................ 37036
Tanom Motors LLC...................... 36057
Trophy Kart LLC........................ 36025
Trucking Times Work Play & SUV ........... 36029
Unisteer Performance Products ............ 37068
Vertically Driven Products ................ 36033
Viper Powersports Inc.................... 37025
Warrior Chopper ....................... 37055
Yiwu Xibeihu Special Vehicle Co. Ltd......... 37031
Yukon Trail Inc. ........................ 37017
performance powertrains; and trim and
upholstery technology.
For more information about Wyo-
Tech, go to www.wyotech.edu. For
more information about WyoTech
graduation rates, the median debt
of students who completed the program,
and other important information,
please visit their website at
www.wyotech.edu/disclosures.
A new award—The Leo Kagan Scholarship—will
be presented to a female
interested in restyling industry. Applications
will be available at www.SEMA.org/
scholarships in early December, with applications
due by April 5, 2013.
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