MEGUIAR’S® REVEALS FORD F-100 & ASTON MARTIN GT3 IN ITS 2026 SEMA BOOTH

Brand-new product line up, 11:30AM Press Conference, visitor giveaways, Fat Fender Garage F-100 and TJ Hunt Aston Martin Vantage GT3 among highlights of Meguiar’s SEMA 2026 Booth # 22357 in Central Hall

IRVINE, CA. November 3, 2026. Meguiar’s – the original car care brand – is excited to announce the star attractions of its Central Hall booth # 22357, which is the primary location for its 125th Anniversary celebrations at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 3-6.

If you’re looking for a reason to visit the Meguiar’s booth, how about 7?

Brand-new 2027 Meguiar’s product reveals
11:30AM Press Conference
Unveiling of Fat Fender Garage Ford F-100
Unveiling of TJ Hunt’s Aston Martin Vantage GT3
Limited Edition signed posters available Tuesday & Wednesday
125th Anniversary Cookies
125th Anniversary Leen Customs Pins

In addition to its Central Hall location, Meguiar’s is also hosting cars and activities at its outdoor booth # 80030. Both locations will be revealing the brand new 2027 Meguiar’s car care products, designed for professional body shops and detailers as well as consumer products for every car enthusiast.

We shared 2027 product details yesterday, and visitors to either of the Meguiar’s booths are invited to join the celebrations by enjoying an Anniversary Cookie or grabbing a Leen Customs Pin (while available).

Attendees wishing to grab a Limited Edition Poster are invited to visit booth # 22357 at the designated time listed below to have a chance of receiving one of the individually numbered and signed collectibles:

TJ Hunt	Tuesday 2PM	Meguiar’s booth # 22357
Dustin Williams	Wednesday 10AM	Meguiar’s booth # 22357
Fat Fender Garage	Wednesday 2PM	Meguiar’s booth # 22357

As always, Meguiar’s continues its long-held tradition of unveiling two never-seen project cars in its 2026 SEMA booth. And as always, there will be a traditional “hot rod” build and a modern “import” vehicle. On this occasion, the Meguiar’s team is delighted to be working with two long-term partners to provide mouthwatering attractions for all SEMA visitors to enjoy. Both cars will be unveiled during the Meguiar’s booth Press Conference at 11:30AM on Tuesday morning when the builders will speak about their work .

TJ HUNT'S ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GT3

Regular SEMA attendees will undoubtedly remember that TJ’s Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo unveiled in the Meguiar’s booth last year was widely acknowledged among the best-in-show. It was born from his fascination with IMSA GT3 racing, and how the million-dollar race cars were all based on production vehicles. He loved the transformation the cars underwent to be competitive, with aggressive aerodynamic components and race-specific engineering.

TJ dreamed of bring his own GT3 concept to life many years ago. Eventually, he fulfilled that ambition with his first conversion, a Ferrari 458 GT3 built in 2020. He successfully transformed the street car exterior into something that resembled a factory-built GT3 race car while maintaining the original interior, comfort and functionality.

During that process, TJ discovered how challenging it could be to create an authentic conversion, since genuine GT3 components aren't typically available, and often require bodywork sourced from damaged or retired competition cars. Each piece then has to be adapted to fit the street car, but the end result is something truly special.

After the 458 project sparked his passion, TJ has pursued the same dream throughout his incredibly successful YouTube career. The next car would be a 2022 BMW M4 GT3 conversion, which was revealed in the Meguiar's booth at SEMA 2023. And last year, he followed it up with the 2017 Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo, which was again unveiled by Meguiar's.

For 2026, TJ was keen to continue that tradition, and this time he chose a 2013 Aston Martin Vantage GT3. “I've always loved the Vantage styling, and the GT3 race car takes that design to an entirely different level,” TJ said. “We were able to source a modified version of the GT3 body kit, so we decided to accept the challenge of transforming a street car into something inspired by its factory racing counterpart.

“What excites me most about these projects is that there really isn't a blueprint to follow,” he continued. “These aren't conventional aftermarket builds where you simply order parts and bolt everything together. Each GT3 conversion comes with its own challenges. They require custom fabrication and a great deal of problem-solving, which makes the finished product even more rewarding.”

To make the project possible, TJ secured a modified version of the Aston Martin Racing GT3 body kit. It included key components such as the deep front spoiler, vented hood, side skirts, rear diffuser, rear wing and more.

Having secured and fitted the precious composites, TJ made the totally unexpected decision to paint the sports car in Porsche Macadamia Metallic from the Paint to Sample program.

“I was tempted to choose British Racing Green for the car but I wanted this project to take a different direction, so I went with Macadamia from Porsche,” he explained. “I was drawn to its elegance and understated sophistication. It has a uniquely timeless, refined character that I felt would allow the build to stand apart from my previous cars while maintaining the same level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.”

We encourage everybody attending SEMA 2026 to visit Meguiar’s and see for themselves the unique paintwork glittering under the specialized booth lighting. We think everybody will agree, the result is stunning.

With its hand-built, naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V8 lurking under the vented hood, TJ opted to fit GT4-spec headers and exhaust system from VelocityAP in British Columbia. The mandrel-bent pipes are manufactured from aerospace-grade 304 austenitic stainless steel and weigh 66 lb less than the stock parts. The same company also provided its clutch package for the six-speed manual transmission.

To complete the GT3 conversion, TJ and his team fitted a set of Nitron R1 coilovers as well as 20” HRE R101 Lightweight wheels and Nitto NT01 tires. And to underscore the racing pedigree, the Vantage GT3 has an AP Racing Air Jack system, allowing the car to be raised in an instant by simply connecting an air line.

“This year's build continues a tradition that's become really special to me: bringing these one-of-a-kind GT3-inspired creations to life. and unveiling them alongside Meguiar's at SEMA,” TJ concluded.

TECH SPEC

2013 Aston Martin Vantage GT3

Modified AMR GT3 body kit painted Porsche PTS Macadamia Metallic, Velocity Automotive Performance GT4 headers, exhaust system and clutch package, Nitron R1 coilovers, AP Racing Air Jack system, 20x10” front, 20x12” rear HRE R101 Lightweight wheels, 285/35 R20 and 315/30 R20 rear Nitto NT01 tires

FAT FENDER GARAGE FORD F-100

The second vehicle to be unveiled in the Meguiar’s booth will be the 1956 Ford F-100 GT/FX owned by Tony Peressini and built by Fat Fender Garage (FFG) in Gilbert, AZ. It’s a true performance truck, five years in the making and costing more than $1 million!

Tony bought the F-100 to create his dream project, and Jason Noel at FFG began by dropping the cab onto an FF1 Performance Coilover Chassis to ensure the 725hp Whipple supercharged Gen 3 Ford 5.0L V8 Coyote engine with ten-speed auto trans could get the power to the ground. Six-piston Wilwood front brakes, 20” HRE wheels and 315/35 Toyo rear tires put the driver in charge.

The exterior features include a pancaked roof and hood, 2” sectioned cab, wider fenders, custom running boards, Mustang GT350 rear diffuser, unique cargo bed and flush-mounted glass. Somehow FFG kept the stock grille and used Cerakote on the stainless steel bumpers and trim. It’s all wrapped in a champagne paint with racing stripe, while the black leather interior continues the sporty theme.

For full details and tech spec on the FFG Ford F-100 GT/FX, please visit HERE.

MEGUIAR’S OUTDOOR BOOTH #80030

Meguiar’s also has Outdoor Booth # 80030, which will showcase the new 2027 product range, have goodies to giveaway, and a collection of four very special vehicles making their SEMA debuts. They include the following:

Dustin Williams’ Spoon Honda S2000 turbo
Pierre Chan’s Datsun 240Z twin turbo widebody
Gary Stell Jr’s multi-award winning 1951 Mercury
AR Motorwerkz 992 Porsche GT3 RS

Information about these outdoor vehicles was shared last week and is available on a PDF with relevant information and photo links via the link below.

ENEOS OIL CELEBRATES V8 POWER AT SEMA 2026 WITH TWO ENGINE-SWAPPED PORSCHE 911s

ENEOS is joining with RAYS Wheels for its SEMA Takeover in the Silver Lot, hosting a pop-up booth with Jimmy Oakes’ Japanese-themed Ferrari V8-powered Porsche 911, while Faruk Kugay will be performing drift demos in his LS-swapped Porsche 911 GT3 in the Bronze Lot with Optima. ENEOS will also debut its new Import CVT Model S High Torque at AAPEX in booth # V3665.

ENEOS – Japan’s largest oil company and supplier of motor oil and transmission fluids to the majority of Asian vehicle manufacturers – returns to SEMA and AAPEX this year. ENEOS will be part of a special activation with leading Japanese manufacturer RAYS Wheels, which is making its first official brand display in the Silver Lot in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center. RAYS has invited select industry partners – including ENEOS – to activate within their space, and ENEOS ambassador Jimmy Oakes will display his Ferrari V8-swapped Porsche 911 in the ENEOS pop-up booth, outfitted with a set of classic Volk Racing VRX-10 wheels, produced by RAYS in the ‘90s.

The V8-swapped Porsche theme continues with ENEOS ambassador Faruk Kugay performing drift demos at the Optima driving exhibition in SEMA Bronze Lot using his ENEOS-sponsored Porsche 911 GT3. Attendees may remember the car from 2023 when it debuted in the ENEOS booth with a Subaru STI motor, which has now been replaced by a monstrous 458hp LS2 V8.

Additionally, ENEOS will present its new Import CVT S High Torque lubricant, along with its entire catalog of products in AAPEX booth # V3665.

JIMMY OAKES PORRARI V8

After debuting his insane Porrari – a widebody 1978 Porsche 911 SC fitted with a Ferrari-built Maserati F136 V8 – with ENEOS at Formula DRIFT Round 4, automotive content creator and engineer Jimmy Oakes will display his creation in the ENEOS SEMA pop-up booth located inside the RAYS Wheels Takeover in Silver Lot.

Since its YouTube build series and public debut, the reception to the Porrari has been incredible, so it made sense to bring the 911 to North America’s biggest automotive event. SEMA attendees will get to see the incredible attention to detail by the Oakes Garage crew, restoring and transforming the 48-year old “narrow” body into a widebody that blends raw Italian performance with German engineering and Japanese motorsport heritage in one cohesive package.

The engine swap was far from easy but the team improvised with Link ECU G5 Voodoo Neo 6 engine management, custom Stainless Bros headers and fabricated exhaust to ensure the F136 flat-plane crank V8 would fit the tight 911 engine bay. To help the engine climb to its 8000rpm rev limit, custom ITBs were fitted using parts from the E90/92 BMW M3 S65 engine with 3D-printed custom adapters/trumpets.

Cog-swapping is provided by a 996 Porsche 911 transmission mated to a Kennedy Engineered Products bellhousing and supported by a fabricated cradle.

Additional space in the engine bay was created by removing the torsion bar suspension and fitting Stance Suspension coilovers in the fully restored and braced bodyshell. And while replacing many of the exterior body panels, the roof was scrapped and replaced with a carbon fiber panel to add rigidity and contribute to a lower center of gravity.

Central to Jimmy’s vision was a set of period-correct Volk Racing VRX-10 mesh wheels, fitting perfectly into the RAYS Wheels takeover theme and boosting the Japanese-inspired aesthetic.

“From the beginning, my vision was clear; to create a JDM-influenced Porsche that blends the performance and design with the unmistakable influence of Japanese tuning and motorsport culture,” Oakes said. “From the iconic ENEOS livery to the overall stance and presentation, every part was carefully selected to give the car an authentic, purpose-built feeling, details that have defined Japanese performance culture and influenced American tuning for decades.”

SEMA attendees can see the Jimmy Oakes Porrari in the ENEOS booth # 22811 in the RAYS Wheels Silver Lot Takeover.

The Porrari Tech Spec is listed below.

FARUK KUGAY PORSCHE 911 GT3 V8

Making a return to SEMA is ENEOS drift ambassador Faruk Kugay, bringing a project he debuted at the 2023 show in the ENEOS booth: a 2007 997 Porsche 911 GT3. Discovered as a damaged bodyshell, the car was revived at Faruk’s DEVSPEED workshop. They started by adding a VAD Design GT3R widebody conversion and installed a Subaru STI EJ25 four-cylinder boxer engine. But since then, the GT3 has undergone another makeover with the goal of drifting the German sports car.

Taking lessons learned from competing in Formula DRIFT competition, the team installed a 6.0L LS2 V8 engine equipped with LS3 cylinder head, which he felt was better suited to the demands of drifting. Helped by the work already done to accommodate the STI engine, a Chavis Performance & Engineering installation kit made the V8 swap a breeze. The kit also included a mounting plate for a sturdy 996 Porsche 911 Turbo transmission. All it then needed was a Link ECU and wiring harness to get the engine running.

One of the most distinctive features of the new swap is the exhaust system: designed by German engineer, Christian Koegler at Maisteer, the header tubes were CNC-bent at CageKits and the stainless steel collector was before the final pieces were meticulously welded by Stewie Brown at Rennstufe. You can see them poking out from the engine cover and you’ll definitely hear Faruk arriving!

“We deployed our extensive vehicle development and fabrication experience to rethink every major system of the Porsche,” Faruk told us. “We were able to deliver improved performance, driveability and reliability on track without losing the character that makes the 997 GT3 such a distinctive platform.”

Witness Faruk throwing down in his LS2-powered GT3 at its first large-scale public demonstration in the Optima driving experience in the Bronze Lot. And if you’d like the opportunity to sit beside him for a SEMA ride to remember, visit instagram.com/eneosusa for an opportunity to ride-along with Faruk. Entrants must be over 21 and have SEMA credentials.

The 911 GT3 LS2 Tech Spec is listed below.

NEW ENEOS CVT LUBRICANT

ENEOS is introducing a new product to the North American market at AAPEX 2026 to underscore its commitment to precision-engineered, OE-grade formulations that meet the latest manufacturer specifications.

The new addition to the ENEOS portfolio is ENEOS Import CVT Fluid Model S High Torque – a CVT fluid engineered specifically for Subaru Lineartronic CVT transmissions.

More information will be available from ENEOS representatives at the ENEOS AAPEX booth # V3665 in the Venetian Expo Level 2.

Full technical specifications and part numbers are available in the updated 2026 ENEOS Product Catalog, accessible at garage.eneos.us/brochure.

TECH SPEC

1978 Porsche 911 SC “Porrari” V8

Builder: Jimmy Oakes

Engine: 2007 Ferrari/Maserati Quattroporte F136 flat-plane crank V8, Wired by Tap custom wiring harness, Link ECU G5 Voodoo Neo 6 engine management, custom Stainless Bros headers and exhaust fabricated by James “Bopper” Moran, custom ITBs with Ding Dong Drift 3D-printed custom adapters/trumpets, Radium fuel cell, ENEOS performance lubricants

Transmission: 996 Porsche 911 transmission with Kennedy Engineered Products bellhousing, custom clutch and flywheel

Brakes: Porsche Boxster four-piston Brembos, EBC rotors; ChaseBays brake lines

Suspension: custom Stance Suspension coilovers, Accurate Fabrication custom rollcage

Wheels & Tires: 17x9.5” (front), 17x10.5” (rear) Volk Racing VRX-10 wheels, 235/40 R17 and 255/40 R17 Accelera 651 Sport tires

Exterior: Porsche Guards Red paint, custom widebody metal fenders by Brian Hall, EP9 Autosport carbon fiber roof skin, paint and bodywork by Anthony Mendoza

TECH SPEC

2007 997 Porsche 911 GT3 V8

Builder: Faruk Kugay at DEVSPEED

Engine: Dry-sump 6.0L LS2 V8 engine on custom engine mounts from Chavis Performance & Engineering, custom exhaust, CNC-bent header tubes, 3D-printed stainless collectors/steps, Nuke Performance fuel system, DeatschWerks fuel pump and injectors, Link ECU engine management and wiring harness, ENEOS Racing engine oil

Transmission: Porsche 996 Turbo transmission, custom OG Giken two-way limited-slip differential, ENEOS transmission fluid

Brakes: 997 Porsche 911 GT3 brakes with custom brackets, hydraulic handbrake

Suspension: Wisefab front angle kit, Techno Toy Tuning custom front wheel hubs; suspension development DEVSPEED

Wheels & Tires: 18x10” (front), 18x13” (rear) Rotiform KPS wheels, 265/35 R18 (front), 295/40 R18 (rear) X Comp H/P tires

Exterior: VAD Design GT3R widebody conversion with DEVSPEED hood scoop

Class of 2027 Hall of Fame

NASCAR champions, the late Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch, along with NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton and four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears have been selected for induction into the 2027 National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame by vote of the membership.

The NMPA is proud to announce and celebrate these four accomplished honorees, whose legendary careers have impacted motorsports for decades.

You can read the full press release here:

VIEW INDUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT

These four accomplished members of the sport will be honored and celebrated in the annual National Motorsports Press Association’s Hall of a Fame Induction Ceremony Jan. 23, 2027 in Concord, N.C. Further details for NMPA members on the ceremony to come at a future date.

–NMPA President Holly Cain

Continental Tire and ARCA Menards Series Launch New Partnership Ahead of 2027 Season

Fort Mill, SC; October 16, 2026 - Continental Tire today announced a new partnership with the ARCA Menards Series beginning with the 2027 racing season. The agreement expands Continental's presence in motorsports and strengthens its connection with one of racing's most passionate and engaged fan communities.

For more than 70 years, the ARCA Menards Series has played a significant role in American motorsports, serving as a proving ground for drivers, teams, and industry partners while helping shape the future of stock car racing. Throughout its history, the series has built a loyal fan base and earned a reputation as one of the sport’s most respected development platforms.

For Continental, the partnership represents a unique opportunity to engage with an audience that shares a passion for performance, competition, engineering, and automotive culture. ARCA fans are deeply engaged with the sport, and their interests closely align with Continental's longstanding commitment to delivering premium tire technology and performance-driven products.

The partnership also highlights the connection between the racetrack and the road. The performance, engineering and innovation that defines motorsports is reflected in the products Continental delivers to millions of drivers every day. From enthusiast vehicles and performance cars to family SUVs and daily commuters, Continental continues to develop tires designed to meet the demands of drivers wherever their journey takes them.

"Motorsports has long been an important part of Continental's heritage, making the ARCA Menards Series a natural fit for our brand. This partnership allows us to connect with passionate racing fans while reinforcing the link between the performance, innovation and engineering found on the track and our products trusted by drivers every day. We are excited to support the ARCA community and continue growing Continental's presence in motorsports," said Brian Beierwaltes, Head of Marketing U.S. Passenger and Light Truck.

The partnership marks another step in Continental's continued investment in motorsports and passionate automotive communities across North America. Through integrated marketing initiatives, fan engagement opportunities, and race-weekend activations, Continental will work alongside ARCA to celebrate the passion and spirit that drives the sport forward.

"The Continental name may be new to ARCA competition, but our commitment to the series is anything but new. Through General Tire and Hoosier Racing Tire, our family of brands has proudly supported ARCA competitors since 1995. We are excited to build on that foundation and bring Continental's global reputation for innovation, performance and confidence to one of America's most respected developmental racing series," said Alexandra Gaillard Continental Tire Global Chief Marketing Officer.

Together, Continental Tire and the ARCA Menards Series look forward to building meaningful connections with racing fans across the country while supporting the continued growth of one of America's most historic motorsports series.