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SEMA Hall of Fame

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Season 201520 of 20 Episodes

  • Referred to by many as Camfather, Ed Iskenderian was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1978; he speaks about the early days of hot rods, racing in the desert and how he created Isky Racing Cams.

  • Inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1982, Alex Xydias reflects on the industry and its origins, back to the days when SEMA stood for the Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association.

  • Chuck Blum, former SEMA president and SEMA Hall of Fame member, speaks about the strength of the specialty-equipment industry; he discusses how aftermarket parts are ultimately something consumers want to have, and not need to have.

  • SEMA Hall of Fame member Wade Kawasaki shares what the SEMA Person of the Year Award means to him; he also recounts his accomplishments with SEMA and his experience with the Young Executives Network.

  • Bob Earhart, who was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1993, talks about the types of people who are attracted to the automotive industry; he speaks about how colleagues have become like family.

  • SEMA Hall of Fame member Burke LeSage reflects on meeting Wally Parks at the age of 14; he talks about his belief that the automotive industry embodies the American spirit and the capacity for freedom.

  • Jim Deist is inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1984; he knows what it takes to succeed, and he advises the younger generation to dedicate their lives to hard work.

  • Henry Smokey Yunick, inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2009, shares when he began his love affair with engines as a child; this passion eventually turns into a love of racing and the creation of many innovations.

  • Art Chrisman attends his first drag race in 1951 and races at Bonneville; he does a 180-mph quarter-mile; he is inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2011 and recalls his early days racing and building cars.

  • Ben Nighthorse shares stories about growing up in the California car culture of the 1950s.

  • The widow of Bill Perry recounts personal stories about the SEMA Hall of Fame member who created Bill Perry and Associates and later joined the SEMA Board.

  • Bob Larivee Sr. creates the Detroit Autorama and other leading industry events; he gets inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2012.

  • Bob Cook talks about his love of cars and working on his '51 Mercury, which led him to a career working at a warehouse; his stints at Holley and Edelbrock before being inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2008.

  • During the course of his illustrious career, SEMA Hall of Famer Chris Economaki promoted races and worked as a track announcer, writer, editor and television broadcaster.

  • Like many other SEMA Hall of Famers, Chuck Schwartz attends the first SEMA show; he plays a key role in the show and leads its management team for many years.

  • Corky Coker enters the auto industry working for the family business; he goes on to become a well-recognized face in the industry, with his signature mustache and personality to match.

  • A look at how Dick McMullen, who was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2010, starts off in the automotive industry as a hot rodder. McMullen starts Drag News and then goes into advertising before owning Hedman Muffler and Manifold.

  • Eric Grant, SEMA's first executive director, helps the auto industry navigate various government regulations; he is considered instrumental in changing the SEMA name to the "Specialty Equipment Market Association."

  • SEMA Hall of Famer George Barris is best known for creating the Batmobile; he is a self-taught car customizer and contributes to the auto industry in many other ways.

  • Ken Clapp recounts his early days of racing; he shares personal stories about Bill France Sr., co-founder of NASCAR and SEMA Hall of Fame member.
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