Justin Moon, director of innovation at Lixar, visits SEMA Central to discuss automotive technology integration via mobile devices—how to make it seamless and transparent.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s brightest minds, newest innovations and hottest products to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The 2015 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6.

As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports, and RV markets. The 2014 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

Justin Moon, director of innovation at Lixar, visits SEMA Central to discuss automotive technology integration via mobile devices—how to make it seamless and transparent.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s brightest minds, newest innovations and hottest products to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The 2015 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6.

As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports, and RV markets. The 2014 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

Justin Moon, director of innovation at Lixar, visits SEMA Central to discuss automotive technology integration via mobile devices—how to make it seamless and transparent.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s brightest minds, newest innovations and hottest products to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The 2015 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6.

As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports, and RV markets. The 2014 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

SEMA Education has put together a series of videos from the industry's best and brightest to provide the skills to keep your business in the game.

SEMA Show Education Days is the convergence of Industry and Business thought leaders.  The vast diversity and innovation driven focus of the SEMA Show makes it an unparalleled platform for stimulating and exchanging ideas. Practical and progressive, these ideas will challenge and equip both the individual and business to meet the needs of today while preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow. 

The SEMA Show education program typically includes more than five dozen sessions. Topics will focus on industry trends, technologies, and opportunities, while also addressing basic business practices such as customer service, accounting, marketing and social media.

SEMA Education has put together a series of videos from the industry's best and brightest to provide the skills to keep your business in the game.

SEMA Show Education Days is the convergence of Industry and Business thought leaders.  The vast diversity and innovation driven focus of the SEMA Show makes it an unparalleled platform for stimulating and exchanging ideas. Practical and progressive, these ideas will challenge and equip both the individual and business to meet the needs of today while preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow. 

The SEMA Show education program typically includes more than five dozen sessions. Topics will focus on industry trends, technologies, and opportunities, while also addressing basic business practices such as customer service, accounting, marketing and social media.

SEMA Education has put together a series of videos from the industry's best and brightest to provide the skills to keep your business in the game.

SEMA Show Education Days is the convergence of Industry and Business thought leaders.  The vast diversity and innovation driven focus of the SEMA Show makes it an unparalleled platform for stimulating and exchanging ideas. Practical and progressive, these ideas will challenge and equip both the individual and business to meet the needs of today while preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow. 

The SEMA Show education program typically includes more than five dozen sessions. Topics will focus on industry trends, technologies, and opportunities, while also addressing basic business practices such as customer service, accounting, marketing and social media.

By SEMA Editors

	The Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GT’s custom two-tone paint job features Petty Blue for the car's lower half and a custom tri-coat pearlescent blend of Ford Tuxedo Black for the upper half.

Ford Motor Co. and Petty’s Garage are teaming up to build a new 627hp Mustang GT—a limited-edition fastback inspired by the Petty’s Garage Mustang GT that was on display at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Two versions of the Petty’s Garage Mustang GT will be built this year; the Stage 1 version will be limited to 100 units, while the even more exclusive Stage 2 version will total 43 units. Stage 1 Petty’s Garage Mustang GT will feature a host of custom modifications—both visual tweaks and under the hood.

A Petty’s Garage fascia at the front imparts a unique look, while a reworked rear fascia features a center exit exhaust and prominently showcased race-inspired spoiler. Inside, the Mustang GT features custom embroidered head restraints, floor mats and Richard Petty’s own signature on the dashboard.

A Ford Racing/Roush supercharger, cold-air intake, custom engine calibration and MagnaFlow exhaust system are fitted to Mustang GT’s 5.0L engine, boosting output to 627 hp. Power is delivered to the road by custom 20-in. Petty’s Garage HRE FlowForm wheels shod with Continental tires. Stage 1 Mustang GT can be ordered in any color, with all unique bodywork painted to match in-house at Petty’s Garage.

Along with the features found on the Stage 1 car, the Stage 2 version includes a Petty’s Garage Wilwood big-brake upgrade and a complete Petty’s Garage custom two-tone paint job. Stage 2 Mustang GT will ride on Petty’s Garage HRE three-piece forged aluminum wheels. Of the 43 Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GTs planned, only 42 remain, as rock n’ roll legend Brian Johnson has an order in for the first car.

The Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GT’s custom two-tone paint job is identical to the 2014 SEMA Show car. Using crushed-and-tumbled glass combined with Petty Blue paint, Petty’s Garage has created a one-of-a-kind color for the lower half of the car. A custom tri-coat pearlescent blend of Ford Tuxedo Black complements Petty Blue for the upper half. “The King’s” legendary No. 43 is ghosted into the paint on the fastback Mustang GT’s hood and C-pillar.

The Petty’s Garage Stage 1 car carries an MSRP of $62,210, while the Stage 2 car comes in at $92,210. Orders for this limited-edition Mustang GT can be placed at any Ford dealership on a first-come, first-served basis.

By SEMA Editors

	The Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GT’s custom two-tone paint job features Petty Blue for the car's lower half and a custom tri-coat pearlescent blend of Ford Tuxedo Black for the upper half.

Ford Motor Co. and Petty’s Garage are teaming up to build a new 627hp Mustang GT—a limited-edition fastback inspired by the Petty’s Garage Mustang GT that was on display at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Two versions of the Petty’s Garage Mustang GT will be built this year; the Stage 1 version will be limited to 100 units, while the even more exclusive Stage 2 version will total 43 units. Stage 1 Petty’s Garage Mustang GT will feature a host of custom modifications—both visual tweaks and under the hood.

A Petty’s Garage fascia at the front imparts a unique look, while a reworked rear fascia features a center exit exhaust and prominently showcased race-inspired spoiler. Inside, the Mustang GT features custom embroidered head restraints, floor mats and Richard Petty’s own signature on the dashboard.

A Ford Racing/Roush supercharger, cold-air intake, custom engine calibration and MagnaFlow exhaust system are fitted to Mustang GT’s 5.0L engine, boosting output to 627 hp. Power is delivered to the road by custom 20-in. Petty’s Garage HRE FlowForm wheels shod with Continental tires. Stage 1 Mustang GT can be ordered in any color, with all unique bodywork painted to match in-house at Petty’s Garage.

Along with the features found on the Stage 1 car, the Stage 2 version includes a Petty’s Garage Wilwood big-brake upgrade and a complete Petty’s Garage custom two-tone paint job. Stage 2 Mustang GT will ride on Petty’s Garage HRE three-piece forged aluminum wheels. Of the 43 Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GTs planned, only 42 remain, as rock n’ roll legend Brian Johnson has an order in for the first car.

The Petty’s Garage Stage 2 Mustang GT’s custom two-tone paint job is identical to the 2014 SEMA Show car. Using crushed-and-tumbled glass combined with Petty Blue paint, Petty’s Garage has created a one-of-a-kind color for the lower half of the car. A custom tri-coat pearlescent blend of Ford Tuxedo Black complements Petty Blue for the upper half. “The King’s” legendary No. 43 is ghosted into the paint on the fastback Mustang GT’s hood and C-pillar.

The Petty’s Garage Stage 1 car carries an MSRP of $62,210, while the Stage 2 car comes in at $92,210. Orders for this limited-edition Mustang GT can be placed at any Ford dealership on a first-come, first-served basis.

By SEMA Editors

	Yutaka Katayama, “Mr. K”

Nissan legend Yutaka Katayama, the man known as “Mr. K,” died February 20. He was 105. Katayama ran Nissan’s U.S. operations in the ’70s and was widely known as the father of the Datsun Z sports car. He retired from Nissan in 1977.

By Amanda Gubbins

	Education Day will consist of 24 sessions, led by some of the biggest names in hot-rod parts manufacturing, including Comp Cams, Holley, MSD and more.

For more information about Education Day or HRIA, contact Council Director Jim Skelly.