The growth and preservation of the motorsports industry and its race tracks rely heavily on legislative decisions being made at both the state and federal levels. Now more than ever, businesses need to take an active approach on advocacy to ensure their voices are heard and their interests are protected.
To help motorsports businesses understand the key issues impacting the industry and learn how to effectively engage with policymakers to protect and grow their business, the SEMA Motorsports Products & Media Council (MPMC) will host a virtual Lunch & Learn, How to Effectively Work With Your Lawmakers, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PDT/1:00 p.m. EDT.
Moderated by Christian Robinson, senior director of state government affairs at SEMA, the discussion will feature panelists Jack Boyd, deputy chief of staff for U.S. representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY); Leo Delperdang (R), Kansas state representative; Mark Johnson (R), Ohio state representative; Eric Snyder, senior director of federal government affairs at SEMA; and Lauren Wilbor, political director at SEMA.
Attendees will learn:
- How to build relationships with lawmakers
- How to communicate effectively about industry priorities
- How to prepare your organization for the upcoming election cycle
- Actionable advocacy strategies to protect and strengthen your business
The first 25 members to register will receive a $25 Uber Eats voucher to use the day of the event.
If you want to better understand the policy landscape, strengthen your advocacy efforts and ensure your business is prepared for what's ahead, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.