By Ashley Reyes
As legislative decisions at the state and federal levels continue to impact the growth and preservation of the motorsports industry, as well as the race tracks on which the sport is discovered, practiced and built, businesses cannot afford to pass on advocacy.
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 US 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, manager, digital communications and partnership 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.
Don't miss your chance to gain access to lawmakers and SEMA's government affairs team, as well gain insights on how to prepare for what's ahead. Register.
