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<\/p>\nPaul Lee, President of Wharton Automotive Group, was inducted into the SEMA Motorsport\u2019s Products & Media Council (MPMC) Hall of Fame during the 2025 PRI Show, honoring his exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and lasting impact on the automotive aftermarket industry.<\/p>\n
Lee is the owner of McLeod Racing, Silver Sport Transmissions, FTI Performance, Competition Clutch, and Independence Driveline. Through strategic leadership and a long-term commitment to innovation and performance, he has successfully assembled these respected brands under the Wharton Automotive Group umbrella, creating one of the most influential performance-drivetrain organizations in the industry.<\/p>\n
The SEMA MPMC Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and advancement of the automotive aftermarket. Lee\u2019s career exemplifies this mission through his ability to preserve the heritage of iconic performance brands while driving modernization, expansion, and operational excellence.<\/p>\n
Beyond his business leadership, Lee is also deeply involved in motorsports. He is an NHRA Nitro Funny Car team owner and driver, bringing real-world racing experience to his companies and reinforcing their commitment to performance at the highest level of competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cPaul Lee\u2019s influence extends far beyond individual brands,\u201d said Brian Bohlander, SEMA MPMC Chair. \u201cHis vision, leadership, and hands-on involvement in both manufacturing and motorsports have helped elevate the entire aftermarket industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am truly honored to be inducted into the MPMC Hall of Fame,\u201d said Lee. \u201cThis recognition reflects the hard work of the teams behind each of our brands, our partners throughout the industry, and a lifelong passion for performance and racing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The induction ceremony took place at the 2025 PRI Show, one of the industry\u2019s premier annual gatherings of performance racing professionals, manufacturers, and innovators.<\/p>\n
This story was originally published on December 29, 2025. <\/p>\n
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