SEMA Hall of Fame

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, tells of the strength of the specialty-equipment industry and how aftermarket parts are ultimately something consumers want to have -- 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 (YEN).

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

SEMA Hall of Fame member Burke LeSage reflects on meeting Wally Parks at the age of 14 and why he believes the automotive industry embodies the American spirit and the capacity for freedom.