Advanced Clutch Named SEMA Manufacturer of the Year
Advanced Clutch Technology and Motor State Distributing received SEMA 2026 awards at the Kickoff Breakfast in Las Vegas.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Auto Parts
SEMA named Advanced Clutch Technology its 2026 Manufacturer of the Year and Motor State Distributing its 2026 Channel Partner of the Year. Motor State quadrupled its stocking inventory of ACT clutches and components in response to growing dealer demand.
Why it matters
The awards recognize contributions to the automotive specialty-equipment industry over the past year. The expanded inventory signals increased dealer demand and distributor confidence in ACT's product line.
ACT products carry SFI certification where applicable and a one-year warranty, and Motor State now stocks four times its prior ACT inventory. The extraction does not specify the total number of units or the dollar value of the inventory increase.
The players
Advanced Clutch Technology
Advanced Clutch Technology is a Lancaster, California clutch manufacturer whose products carry SFI certification where applicable.
Motor State Distributing
Motor State Distributing is a automotive specialty-equipment distributor serving dealers across the U.S., Canada, and more than 68 other countries.
SEMA
SEMA is the Specialty Equipment Market Association, the trade organization that presents industry awards and hosts the annual SEMA Show.
K1 RaceGear
K1 RaceGear is a racing safety equipment company that presented the 2026 Motor State Safety Summit.
The details
Advanced Clutch Technology, which manufactures at its Lancaster, California facility, expanded its clutch kit lineup to support newly launched vehicle platforms. Motor State Distributing, which serves dealers across the U.S., Canada, and more than 68 other countries, also expanded its investment in dealer and racer education, safety, and industry engagement.
Timeline
March 2026: Motor State hosted its second annual Safety Summit, presented by K1 RaceGear.
2026 SEMA Show: ACT and Motor State exhibited in Central Hall, with booths #23131 and #21237.
Past year: Period of contributions recognized by the SEMA awards.
Market Landscape
The SEMA Show, held each year in Las Vegas, is the primary trade venue where specialty-equipment manufacturers and distributors receive industry recognition. ACT's and Motor State's honors place them within the competitive field of aftermarket performance suppliers that compete for dealer shelf space and racer loyalty.
Dealers and racers seeking ACT clutch kits can expect broader availability through Motor State's expanded stocking, which covers U.S. and Canadian markets. Products carry a one-year warranty, and SFI-certified options are available where applicable.
The takeaway
Expanded distributor inventory and recognition from industry bodies suggest that performance clutch suppliers are gaining dealer confidence. Dealers evaluating clutch suppliers should weigh warranty terms and certification status alongside availability.
Further reading
Explore more Auto Parts coverage for context on the aftermarket suppliers behind this story.
Source note: This article includes information reported by THE SHOP.
