SEMA HONORS ADVANCED CLUTCH TECHNOLOGY AND MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING WITH 2026 INDUSTRY AWARDS

SEMA HONORS ADVANCED CLUTCH TECHNOLOGY AND MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING WITH 2026 INDUSTRY AWARDS

-- Advanced Clutch Technology named SEMA Manufacturer of the Year --

-- Motor State Distributing named SEMA Channel Partner of the Year --

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 3, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) named Advanced Clutch Technology as its Manufacturer of the Year and Motor State Distributing as its Channel Partner of the Year during the SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast in Las Vegas. The annual awards recognize companies for their outstanding contributions to the automotive specialty-equipment industry during the past year.

"Advanced Clutch Technology and Motor State Distributing demonstrate the innovation and channel leadership that move our industry forward," said SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola. "ACT's product development and Motor State's commitment to dealers, racers and manufacturers are strengthening the marketplace and creating new opportunities across the industry. We are proud to recognize them for their achievements."

Advanced Clutch Technology

Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) expanded its clutch kit lineup to support newly launched platforms, expanding coverage for newly introduced vehicle platforms. That momentum was reinforced when Motor State Distributing quadrupled its stocking inventory of ACT clutches and components, reflecting increased dealer demand and distributor confidence. ACT manufactures its products at its Lancaster, Calif., facility and supports applicable products with SFI certification and a one-year warranty. Its continued product development, domestic manufacturing capabilities and growing distributor support helped distinguish the company as the 2026 SEMA Manufacturer of the Year.

Advanced Clutch Technology is exhibiting at the 2026 SEMA Show in Central Hall, Booth #23131.

Motor State Distributing

Motor State Distributing earned the 2026 SEMA Channel Partner of the Year award by expanding its investment in dealer and racer education, safety and industry engagement. The company hosted its second annual Safety Summit in March 2026, presented by K1 RaceGear, nearly doubling attendance from 2025 and increasing manufacturer participation by a 50% jump. Serving dealers across the U.S., Canada and more than 68 countries, Motor State continues to back up its scale with genuine investment in dealer and racer education, safety and community-building. Together with six previous SEMA industry awards, these efforts underscore Motor State a standout choice for this year's honor.

Motor State Distributing is exhibiting at the 2026 SEMA Show in Central Hall, Booth #21237.

2026 SEMA Show Continues Through Nov. 6

The 2026 SEMA Show continues through Friday, Nov. 6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. More than 2,200 exhibiting brands, including 400 first-time participants, are showcasing new products, technologies and innovations to industry professionals from around the world.

Enthusiasts can attend SEMA Show Friday - Open to the Public on Friday, Nov. 6. Tickets are available at SEMAFest.com. Live coverage from the Show is available throughout the week on SEMA Live presented by AutoZone, on YouTube and Meta.

For Show information and registration, visit SEMAShow.com.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars, trucks, side-by-sides, and two-wheel vehicles. Additional details are available at www.semashow.com or www.sema.org, 909/396-0289.

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