SEMA Pinewood Drag Races

The annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races at the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser features more than 200 cars in three vehicle classes - Stock, Modified and Unlimited - or, if you're not able to build your own car, you can choose "Build It For Me/Sponsor A Child" and a child from Childhelp or Victory Junction will build one for you and you can race it on the child's behalf. If you would like to build your own car or sponsor a child's, but are unable to attend the event, a driver can be assigned to you. See Rules for more information. There's also a SEMA Council Challenge, the Grand National Trophy and a People's Choice award.

Proceeds from the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser and the Pinewood Drag Races will be contributed to two organizations that have become favorites of the SEMA Cares Committee. The first, Childhelp, aids victims of child abuse and originally began receiving support from wheel manufacturers in 1994. It now garners significant contributions from a wide range of industry businesses under the auspices of Childhelp. The more recently established organization, the Victory Junction Camp, was founded in 2004 by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam and has received support from the Light-Truck Accessory Alliance and others in the industry. Victory Junction uses camping experiences in its racing-themed facilities to enrich the lives of children who suffer from chronic medical conditions or illnesses.