Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Drivers Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra and Sverre Isachsen returned to pilot their nearly 600hp ’13 Subaru PUMA WRX STI Rallycross cars head-to-head against a bevy of international stars in Munich.

Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team Back In Action at X Games Munich
The Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team began their pursuit of the 2013 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) last weekend at X Games Munich. The belated debut came after the previous round at X Games Barcelona was cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. Drivers Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra and Sverre Isachsen returned to pilot their nearly 600hp ’13 Subaru PUMA WRX STI Rallycross cars head-to-head against a bevy of international stars on a short mixed surface track at the FrottmaRing near Munich's Alliance Arena. After the cancellation of the Barcelona round, GRC officials created an additional race to last weekend's Munich competition schedule, creating a double-header. Each event features its own practice and qualifying sessions. Both events count for full points in the GRC standings, and X Games will award medals for each round.

Paul Dallenbach driving the Hankook Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Hankook Driver Paul Dallenbach Sets Time Attack World Record at Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb
Hankook driver Paul Dallenbach finished in 9:46.001 at the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb this past weekend, beating the Time Attack course record of 9:46.164 and winning the division. Rhys Millen, also a Hankook driver, placed second in the Unlimited Class. Dallenbach competed on the Rhys Millen Racing-prepared Hyundai Genesis Coupe to set the record. This was the same vehicle driven by Millen when he set the overall record last year.

By Della Domingo

	SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media.

SEMA Show exhibitors interested in hosting a press conference during the event have until August 2, 2013, to submit an application.

Under the right circumstances, SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media. They are, however, a great deal of work and require considerable time and effort from exhibitors.

Determine whether a press conference is right for you, and learn how to host a successful one.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation e-mail are advised to contact Della Domingo at dellad@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, please contact dellad@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

	SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media.

SEMA Show exhibitors interested in hosting a press conference during the event have until August 2, 2013, to submit an application.

Under the right circumstances, SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media. They are, however, a great deal of work and require considerable time and effort from exhibitors.

Determine whether a press conference is right for you, and learn how to host a successful one.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation e-mail are advised to contact Della Domingo at dellad@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, please contact dellad@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

	SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media.

SEMA Show exhibitors interested in hosting a press conference during the event have until August 2, 2013, to submit an application.

Under the right circumstances, SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media. They are, however, a great deal of work and require considerable time and effort from exhibitors.

Determine whether a press conference is right for you, and learn how to host a successful one.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation e-mail are advised to contact Della Domingo at dellad@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, please contact dellad@sema.org.

	Nissan Aftermarket Engineering is launching a program of services to SEMA manufacturer (only) members for its U.S.-sold vehicles.

Nissan Aftermarket Engineering is launching a program of services to SEMA manufacturer (only) members for its vehicles sold in the United States. The intent is to provide access to technical/BBG questions, CAD files, aftermarket product notifications, white bodies, modifier VPPs, Ship-Thru and Ship-To services. To help facilitate incoming calls and e-mails, Nissan is launching a toll-free phone number and e-mail address:
855-651-6655, Nissan-AET@nissan-usa.com.

Phone messages or e-mails will be replied to within 24 hours or the next business day.

The SEMA contact is:

Bill Wolf
Senior Director, OEM Relations
SEMA
909-978-6739
billw@sema.org

	Nissan Aftermarket Engineering is launching a program of services to SEMA manufacturer (only) members for its U.S.-sold vehicles.

Nissan Aftermarket Engineering is launching a program of services to SEMA manufacturer (only) members for its vehicles sold in the United States. The intent is to provide access to technical/BBG questions, CAD files, aftermarket product notifications, white bodies, modifier VPPs, Ship-Thru and Ship-To services. To help facilitate incoming calls and e-mails, Nissan is launching a toll-free phone number and e-mail address:
855-651-6655, Nissan-AET@nissan-usa.com.

Phone messages or e-mails will be replied to within 24 hours or the next business day.

The SEMA contact is:

Bill Wolf
Senior Director, OEM Relations
SEMA
909-978-6739
billw@sema.org

By Della Domingo

Travel Planners includes this seal on all e-mail communications with SEMA exhibitors and attendees, as well as on their website. If you do not see this seal on a website or e-mail that promotes hotel rooms for the SEMA Show, it is not an official SEMA provider.

As the SEMA Show quickly approaches, exhibitors may be contacted by non-official contractors offering them “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show. The SEMA Show only contracts with and endorses SEMA's Official Service Contractors. Contractors are held accountable to provide the best possible customer service and ensure consistent and negotiated rates to all exhibitors at the SEMA Show.

SEMA does not sell exhibitor lists or contact information to anyone. Companies often use public information available on the Internet to acquire exhibitors’ contact information. SEMA only provides an exhibitor list to its Official Service Contractors to inform your company about services they provide at the SEMA Show.

In particular, note that SEMA has contracted with Travel Planners to be the official housing company for the 2013 SEMA Show. Please be vigilant if approached by any other company or service other than Travel Planners that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Show organizers have been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing exhibitors to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Travel Planners is NOT making any outbound sales calls, and reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at each individual’s own risk.

Companies that are NOT affiated with the SEMA Show include:

• Book My Rooms LLC
• Convention Housing Management
• Convention Expo Travel
• Elite Corporate Planners
• Expo Housing
• Global Housing Management (GHM Travel)
• HDMC Group
• IEP Group
• International Events
• Le Company LLC
• TradeShow Housing
• Wholesale Travel Planners

For additional details, refer to your Exhibitor Services Manual.

By Della Domingo

Travel Planners includes this seal on all e-mail communications with SEMA exhibitors and attendees, as well as on their website. If you do not see this seal on a website or e-mail that promotes hotel rooms for the SEMA Show, it is not an official SEMA provider.

As the SEMA Show quickly approaches, exhibitors may be contacted by non-official contractors offering them “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show. The SEMA Show only contracts with and endorses SEMA's Official Service Contractors. Contractors are held accountable to provide the best possible customer service and ensure consistent and negotiated rates to all exhibitors at the SEMA Show.

SEMA does not sell exhibitor lists or contact information to anyone. Companies often use public information available on the Internet to acquire exhibitors’ contact information. SEMA only provides an exhibitor list to its Official Service Contractors to inform your company about services they provide at the SEMA Show.

In particular, note that SEMA has contracted with Travel Planners to be the official housing company for the 2013 SEMA Show. Please be vigilant if approached by any other company or service other than Travel Planners that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Show organizers have been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing exhibitors to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Travel Planners is NOT making any outbound sales calls, and reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at each individual’s own risk.

Companies that are NOT affiated with the SEMA Show include:

• Book My Rooms LLC
• Convention Housing Management
• Convention Expo Travel
• Elite Corporate Planners
• Expo Housing
• Global Housing Management (GHM Travel)
• HDMC Group
• IEP Group
• International Events
• Le Company LLC
• TradeShow Housing
• Wholesale Travel Planners

For additional details, refer to your Exhibitor Services Manual.

By Della Domingo

Travel Planners includes this seal on all e-mail communications with SEMA exhibitors and attendees, as well as on their website. If you do not see this seal on a website or e-mail that promotes hotel rooms for the SEMA Show, it is not an official SEMA provider.

As the SEMA Show quickly approaches, exhibitors may be contacted by non-official contractors offering them “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show. The SEMA Show only contracts with and endorses SEMA's Official Service Contractors. Contractors are held accountable to provide the best possible customer service and ensure consistent and negotiated rates to all exhibitors at the SEMA Show.

SEMA does not sell exhibitor lists or contact information to anyone. Companies often use public information available on the Internet to acquire exhibitors’ contact information. SEMA only provides an exhibitor list to its Official Service Contractors to inform your company about services they provide at the SEMA Show.

In particular, note that SEMA has contracted with Travel Planners to be the official housing company for the 2013 SEMA Show. Please be vigilant if approached by any other company or service other than Travel Planners that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Show organizers have been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing exhibitors to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Travel Planners is NOT making any outbound sales calls, and reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at each individual’s own risk.

Companies that are NOT affiated with the SEMA Show include:

• Book My Rooms LLC
• Convention Housing Management
• Convention Expo Travel
• Elite Corporate Planners
• Expo Housing
• Global Housing Management (GHM Travel)
• HDMC Group
• IEP Group
• International Events
• Le Company LLC
• TradeShow Housing
• Wholesale Travel Planners

For additional details, refer to your Exhibitor Services Manual.