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2012 SEMA Show to Feature 150-Plus Wheel Manufacturers

moniqued@sema.org — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:15 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Della Domingo
909-978-6723
dellad@sema.org

2012 SEMA SHOW TO FEATURE 150-PLUS WHEEL MANUFACTURERS
-- Exhibitors include several new and returning companies --

SEMA Board of Directors Election Materials Sent Out

moniqued@sema.org — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:47:26 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Della Domingo
909/978-6723
dellad@sema.org

SEMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION MATERIALS SENT OUT
-- Eleven individuals vying for five open seats; Online voting takes place May 14-June 12, 2012 --

Collision Repair Manufacturers Secure Exhibit Space at 2012 SEMA Show

moniqued@sema.org — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:05:30 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Della Domingo
909-978-6723
dellad@sema.org

COLLISION REPAIR MANUFACTURERS SECURE EXHIBIT SPACE AT 2012 SEMA SHOW

SAN Secures U.S. Senate Resolution Designating July 13th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day”

moniqued@sema.org — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:41:09 -0700

SAN SECURES U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 13^th AS "COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY"

Lawmakers Acknowledge Importance of Collection and Restoration of Collector Cars

Racing News: Beth Chryst Ready to Move Forward in MX-5 Cup Competition

chads@sema.org — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:36:50 -0700

Beth Chryst Sets Goals, Ready to Move Forward in MX-5 Cup Competition
Beth Chryst is just one of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup drivers chasing a dream that began with a go-kart ride as a 14-year-old.

The Herndon, Virginia, native had grownup visiting the short tracks in her area, but didn’t truly become interested in driving herself until an acquaintance invited her and her father Martin to Summit Point Raceway to participate in the Woodbridge Kart Club’s fun finale. Fifteen minutes on the two-mile road course, and she was hooked.

Movers & Shakers: Performance Automatic Inc. Moves to Larger Facility; Sun Tyre & Wheel Systems Builds Third India-Based Plant

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:19:56 -0700

Mike Darrow Named President and COO of Russ Darrow Group
Mike Darrow, executive vice president of the Russ Darrow Group, was named the president and chief operating officer of the company. Darrow assumes responsibility for the daily management of all aspects of the new car dealerships, encompassing 23 franchises in 13 locations, along with oversight of Russ Darrow Leasing Co. Inc. and JD Byrider/CNAC. Darrow joined the company in May of 1990 as a sales associate. He also trained at the National Automobile Dealer Association’s Dealer Candidate Academy and was named executive vice president in 2000.

50,000 Fans of SEMA's Facebook Page—Are You One?

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:24:49 -0700

SEMA's page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sema.org, recently received fan number 50,000.

NHRA: SPEEDFEST in Topeka to Kick Off Race Week

chads@sema.org — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:56:55 -0700

NEWS NUGGETS

SPEEDFEST IN TOPEKA TO KICK OFF RACE WEEK: Festivities for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka, May 18–20, kick off May 17 with SPEEDFEST—a fan fest in downtown Topeka, Kansas, that will feature NHRA driver appearances, contests, racing simulators, music, food, prizes and race car displays. The free event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. on 8th Street and Kansas Avenue. Get your tickets for the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at NHRATix.com.

Order Tickets Now for the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala

moniqued@sema.org — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:59:20 -0700

Tickets for the 2012 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 27, at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California, are now available at www.sema.org/galatix.

Hot Links to Cool Sites

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:58:39 -0700

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week.