NEWS NUGGETS

WOMEN MAKE HISTORY IN SEATTLE: For the first time in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series history, two female drivers claimed Wally trophies at the same event. Courtney Force powered her Traxxas Ford Mustang Funny Car to the winner's circle for the first time, and Erica Enders earned her second Pro Stock victory in her GK Racing Chevy Cobalt at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals, presented by Super Start Batteries at Pacific Raceways. Force, the youngest daughter of 15-time Funny Car world champion John Force, and sister of the first woman to win in Funny Car, Ashley Force Hood, earned her first Funny Car victory at the same track where she earned her first victory in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series in 2009. Enders drove straight to the Pro Stock winner’s circle for the second time in the tough conditions at Pacific Raceways. She took out three of the heavy hitters en route to the win: four-time world champ Greg Anderson in the quarterfinals, points leader and winner of the past two events Allen Johnson in the semifinals, and reigning world champ Jason Line in the final round. Seattle native Megan Ellingson won Super Street in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series—the NHRA's Sportsman series—making this the first NHRA event where three women have claimed victories across all categories of NHRA competition.

POPULAR MOPAR CHALLENGE TO BE STAGED IN INDY: A total purse of $18,000 will be on the line, with $15,000 for the winner, when the 12th annual Mopar Hemi Challenge—a popular one-race shootout—is held during the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, presented by Auto-Plus, August 29–September 3, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Mopar, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, has renewed its agreement with the NHRA to sponsor the event, which features NHRA’s Super Stock A/Hemi (SS/AH) class. Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas, classic musclecars of the ’60s and ’70s, are most associated with the class. The Mopar Hemi Challenge will be held August 31. For tickets to the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, presented by Auto-Plus, call the NHRA at 800-884-NHRA (6472), or log on to NHRA.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS, BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, August 16–19: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its 16th stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will earn points at the penultimate race in the regular season for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. The 2011 winners were Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Johnny Gray (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 866-444-4455 or log on to BrainerdRaceway.com.

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS, LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLIS, August 29–September 3: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its 17th stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will earn points at the last race in the regular season for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. The 2011 winners were Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Mike Neff (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800-884-NHRA (6472) or log on to NHRATix.com.

O’RIELLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS PRESENTED BY SUPER START BATTERIES, zMAX DRAGWAY, September 14–16: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its 18th stop of 23 events in the 2012 season for the first event of the Countdown to the Championship. The top 10 drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will earn points in the Countdown—the NHRA’s playoffs. The 2011 winners were Del Worsham (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800-455-FANS (3267) or log on to zMAXDragway.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

TORRENCE, LONE MAN IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE, HAPPY TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF TWO WINNING LADIES: Seattle Top Fuel winner Steve Torrence was happy to be the lone professional male driver in the winner’s circle when both young women drivers Erica Enders and Courtney Force claimed victories in front of him.

"I saw Erica and Courtney win in front of me and definitely wanted to be standing between them in the winner's circle. I realized I was the oldest person standing in the winner's circle and thought, 'I'm still only 29!'"

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

17: NUMBER OF DRIVERS WHO HAVE CLINCHED SPOTS IN THE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP:

COUNTDOWN FIELDS TO DATE


Top Fuel


1. Spencer Massey
2. Antron Brown
3. Tony Schumacher
4. Steve Torrence

Funny Car


1. Robert Hight
2. Ron Capps
3. Jack Beckman

Pro Stock


1. Greg Anderson

2. Jason Line

3. Allen Johnson
4. Mike Edwards
5. Vincent Nobile
6. Erica Enders

Pro Stock Motorcycle


1. Eddie Krawiec

2. Andrew Hines
3. Hector Arana Jr.
4. Hector Arana Sr.

DID YOU KNOW…

HARLEY JOINS FORCES WITH NHRA FOR 2013 IN LUCAS OIL SERIES: The NHRA has announced the formation of the NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series—a 10-race series at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013. The NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will offer a total purse of $152,800 and will feature five classes: Top Fuel, Pro Gas, Draggin’ Bagger, Street Pro and Hot Street. The classes will run in addition to the Sportsman E.T. Motorcycle class that competes at various NHRA divisional events. The 10 events scheduled for the inaugural NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will be announced later this year when the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional schedule is released. One NHRA Lucas Oil divisional event in each of the seven NHRA divisions will host a series race, and three additional divisional sites will be determined. Details on the program, venues and rules will be announced in the coming months on NHRA.com. For more information, log on to Harley-Davidson.com.

NEWS NUGGETS

WOMEN MAKE HISTORY IN SEATTLE: For the first time in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series history, two female drivers claimed Wally trophies at the same event. Courtney Force powered her Traxxas Ford Mustang Funny Car to the winner's circle for the first time, and Erica Enders earned her second Pro Stock victory in her GK Racing Chevy Cobalt at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals, presented by Super Start Batteries at Pacific Raceways. Force, the youngest daughter of 15-time Funny Car world champion John Force, and sister of the first woman to win in Funny Car, Ashley Force Hood, earned her first Funny Car victory at the same track where she earned her first victory in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series in 2009. Enders drove straight to the Pro Stock winner’s circle for the second time in the tough conditions at Pacific Raceways. She took out three of the heavy hitters en route to the win: four-time world champ Greg Anderson in the quarterfinals, points leader and winner of the past two events Allen Johnson in the semifinals, and reigning world champ Jason Line in the final round. Seattle native Megan Ellingson won Super Street in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series—the NHRA's Sportsman series—making this the first NHRA event where three women have claimed victories across all categories of NHRA competition.

POPULAR MOPAR CHALLENGE TO BE STAGED IN INDY: A total purse of $18,000 will be on the line, with $15,000 for the winner, when the 12th annual Mopar Hemi Challenge—a popular one-race shootout—is held during the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, presented by Auto-Plus, August 29–September 3, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Mopar, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, has renewed its agreement with the NHRA to sponsor the event, which features NHRA’s Super Stock A/Hemi (SS/AH) class. Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas, classic musclecars of the ’60s and ’70s, are most associated with the class. The Mopar Hemi Challenge will be held August 31. For tickets to the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, presented by Auto-Plus, call the NHRA at 800-884-NHRA (6472), or log on to NHRA.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS, BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, August 16–19: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its 16th stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will earn points at the penultimate race in the regular season for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. The 2011 winners were Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Johnny Gray (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 866-444-4455 or log on to BrainerdRaceway.com.

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS, LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLIS, August 29–September 3: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its 17th stop of 23 events in the 2012 season, and drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will earn points at the last race in the regular season for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. The 2011 winners were Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Mike Neff (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800-884-NHRA (6472) or log on to NHRATix.com.

O’RIELLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS PRESENTED BY SUPER START BATTERIES, zMAX DRAGWAY, September 14–16: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its 18th stop of 23 events in the 2012 season for the first event of the Countdown to the Championship. The top 10 drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will earn points in the Countdown—the NHRA’s playoffs. The 2011 winners were Del Worsham (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle). For tickets, call 800-455-FANS (3267) or log on to zMAXDragway.com.

HE SAID, SHE SAID

TORRENCE, LONE MAN IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE, HAPPY TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF TWO WINNING LADIES: Seattle Top Fuel winner Steve Torrence was happy to be the lone professional male driver in the winner’s circle when both young women drivers Erica Enders and Courtney Force claimed victories in front of him.

"I saw Erica and Courtney win in front of me and definitely wanted to be standing between them in the winner's circle. I realized I was the oldest person standing in the winner's circle and thought, 'I'm still only 29!'"

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

17: NUMBER OF DRIVERS WHO HAVE CLINCHED SPOTS IN THE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP:

COUNTDOWN FIELDS TO DATE


Top Fuel


1. Spencer Massey
2. Antron Brown
3. Tony Schumacher
4. Steve Torrence

Funny Car


1. Robert Hight
2. Ron Capps
3. Jack Beckman

Pro Stock


1. Greg Anderson

2. Jason Line

3. Allen Johnson
4. Mike Edwards
5. Vincent Nobile
6. Erica Enders

Pro Stock Motorcycle


1. Eddie Krawiec

2. Andrew Hines
3. Hector Arana Jr.
4. Hector Arana Sr.

DID YOU KNOW…

HARLEY JOINS FORCES WITH NHRA FOR 2013 IN LUCAS OIL SERIES: The NHRA has announced the formation of the NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series—a 10-race series at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013. The NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will offer a total purse of $152,800 and will feature five classes: Top Fuel, Pro Gas, Draggin’ Bagger, Street Pro and Hot Street. The classes will run in addition to the Sportsman E.T. Motorcycle class that competes at various NHRA divisional events. The 10 events scheduled for the inaugural NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will be announced later this year when the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional schedule is released. One NHRA Lucas Oil divisional event in each of the seven NHRA divisions will host a series race, and three additional divisional sites will be determined. Details on the program, venues and rules will be announced in the coming months on NHRA.com. For more information, log on to Harley-Davidson.com.

The photo gallery located at www.semaphotos.com features thousands of products in the Show's New Products Showcase, vehicles on display and exhibiting companies from the 2011 SEMA Show. Each week in SEMA eNews, a new collection of vehicle photos is highlighted. In the spotlight this week are vehicles from Dodge.

In addition to the vehicle photos, the product photos also include key details, such as product name, a brief description and exhibitor contact information.

The photo gallery located at www.semaphotos.com features thousands of products in the Show's New Products Showcase, vehicles on display and exhibiting companies from the 2011 SEMA Show. Each week in SEMA eNews, a new collection of vehicle photos is highlighted. In the spotlight this week are vehicles from Dodge.

In addition to the vehicle photos, the product photos also include key details, such as product name, a brief description and exhibitor contact information.

	Travel Planners is the only official housing bureau associated with the 2012 SEMA Show. Only the official housing bureau has this seal.

Over the years, exhibitors were periodically contacted by non-official contractors to offer them “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show. The SEMA Show only contracts with and endorses the Official Service Contractors listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual and under Contact Information. These 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 oftentimes 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 companies about services they provide at the SEMA Show.

Services

While not tolerated or endorsed, SEMA does recognize that exhibitors will unfortunately be solicited for the following services by non-official contractors:

• Carpet
• AV/Computers Equipment
• Exhibit Design/Installation
• Booth Cleaning
• Floral
• Freight Shipping
• Hotel Rooms
• Photography
• Security
• Vehicle Detailing

If you decide to use a non-official contractor, make sure you do the following:

• Compare prices between contractors.
• Ask if the price includes everything. Ancillary expenses, such as shipping, drayage or labor may not be included or disclosed, yet will be incurred on-site.
• Ask for a 24-hour contact person (non-official contractors are not allowed on the Show floor after hours without written permission from Show management, or sometimes don’t even come to the Show to assist with set-up).
• Exhibitors must register the contractor with SEMA as an Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (see EAC Application and Guidelines).

Housing/Travel Agencies

SEMA has contracted with Travel Planners to be the official housing company for the 2012 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. SEMA has been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at your own risk.

Such companies to avoid, as they are not affiliated with the SEMA Show, include:

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

Directory Guides (Domestic and International)

For several years, different companies selling listings in their “Exhibitors Directory” or “Fair Guides” have been actively soliciting exhibitors who participate at numerous trade shows throughout the country, including the SEMA Show. The companies typically make it appear they have received your information from the SEMA Show and that there is a connection between their “guide” and the SEMA Show.

In their information, they may imply that your company has engaged with their “guide” before saying “update your pre‐registered listing in our exhibitors’ directory...” or “updating is free of charge.” However, in the agreement in very small type is a binding agreement that automatically renews every year (some up to three-year commitments charging $1,500–$5,000 each year).

Here are some examples:

• Fair Guide
• Expo-Guide Mexico
• World Business Guide – Madrid, Spain

SEMA has no relationship with these entities and strongly encourages all companies to have nothing to do with these programs. To find out if any company is reputable, regardless of the service promoted, or if you have any questions, please call Lisa Schafer at 909-978-6742, or e-mail at semashow@sema.org.

	Travel Planners is the only official housing bureau associated with the 2012 SEMA Show. Only the official housing bureau has this seal.

Over the years, exhibitors were periodically contacted by non-official contractors to offer them “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show. The SEMA Show only contracts with and endorses the Official Service Contractors listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual and under Contact Information. These 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 oftentimes 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 companies about services they provide at the SEMA Show.

Services

While not tolerated or endorsed, SEMA does recognize that exhibitors will unfortunately be solicited for the following services by non-official contractors:

• Carpet
• AV/Computers Equipment
• Exhibit Design/Installation
• Booth Cleaning
• Floral
• Freight Shipping
• Hotel Rooms
• Photography
• Security
• Vehicle Detailing

If you decide to use a non-official contractor, make sure you do the following:

• Compare prices between contractors.
• Ask if the price includes everything. Ancillary expenses, such as shipping, drayage or labor may not be included or disclosed, yet will be incurred on-site.
• Ask for a 24-hour contact person (non-official contractors are not allowed on the Show floor after hours without written permission from Show management, or sometimes don’t even come to the Show to assist with set-up).
• Exhibitors must register the contractor with SEMA as an Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (see EAC Application and Guidelines).

Housing/Travel Agencies

SEMA has contracted with Travel Planners to be the official housing company for the 2012 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. SEMA has been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at your own risk.

Such companies to avoid, as they are not affiliated with the SEMA Show, include:

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

Directory Guides (Domestic and International)

For several years, different companies selling listings in their “Exhibitors Directory” or “Fair Guides” have been actively soliciting exhibitors who participate at numerous trade shows throughout the country, including the SEMA Show. The companies typically make it appear they have received your information from the SEMA Show and that there is a connection between their “guide” and the SEMA Show.

In their information, they may imply that your company has engaged with their “guide” before saying “update your pre‐registered listing in our exhibitors’ directory...” or “updating is free of charge.” However, in the agreement in very small type is a binding agreement that automatically renews every year (some up to three-year commitments charging $1,500–$5,000 each year).

Here are some examples:

• Fair Guide
• Expo-Guide Mexico
• World Business Guide – Madrid, Spain

SEMA has no relationship with these entities and strongly encourages all companies to have nothing to do with these programs. To find out if any company is reputable, regardless of the service promoted, or if you have any questions, please call Lisa Schafer at 909-978-6742, or e-mail at semashow@sema.org.

	Travel Planners is the only official housing bureau associated with the 2012 SEMA Show. Only the official housing bureau has this seal.

Over the years, exhibitors were periodically contacted by non-official contractors to offer them “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show. The SEMA Show only contracts with and endorses the Official Service Contractors listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual and under Contact Information. These 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 oftentimes 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 companies about services they provide at the SEMA Show.

Services

While not tolerated or endorsed, SEMA does recognize that exhibitors will unfortunately be solicited for the following services by non-official contractors:

• Carpet
• AV/Computers Equipment
• Exhibit Design/Installation
• Booth Cleaning
• Floral
• Freight Shipping
• Hotel Rooms
• Photography
• Security
• Vehicle Detailing

If you decide to use a non-official contractor, make sure you do the following:

• Compare prices between contractors.
• Ask if the price includes everything. Ancillary expenses, such as shipping, drayage or labor may not be included or disclosed, yet will be incurred on-site.
• Ask for a 24-hour contact person (non-official contractors are not allowed on the Show floor after hours without written permission from Show management, or sometimes don’t even come to the Show to assist with set-up).
• Exhibitors must register the contractor with SEMA as an Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (see EAC Application and Guidelines).

Housing/Travel Agencies

SEMA has contracted with Travel Planners to be the official housing company for the 2012 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. SEMA has been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at your own risk.

Such companies to avoid, as they are not affiliated with the SEMA Show, include:

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

Directory Guides (Domestic and International)

For several years, different companies selling listings in their “Exhibitors Directory” or “Fair Guides” have been actively soliciting exhibitors who participate at numerous trade shows throughout the country, including the SEMA Show. The companies typically make it appear they have received your information from the SEMA Show and that there is a connection between their “guide” and the SEMA Show.

In their information, they may imply that your company has engaged with their “guide” before saying “update your pre‐registered listing in our exhibitors’ directory...” or “updating is free of charge.” However, in the agreement in very small type is a binding agreement that automatically renews every year (some up to three-year commitments charging $1,500–$5,000 each year).

Here are some examples:

• Fair Guide
• Expo-Guide Mexico
• World Business Guide – Madrid, Spain

SEMA has no relationship with these entities and strongly encourages all companies to have nothing to do with these programs. To find out if any company is reputable, regardless of the service promoted, or if you have any questions, please call Lisa Schafer at 909-978-6742, or e-mail at semashow@sema.org.

	Travel Planners is the only official housing bureau associated with the 2012 SEMA Show. Only the official housing bureau has this seal.

Over the years, exhibitors were periodically contacted by non-official contractors to offer them “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show. The SEMA Show only contracts with and endorses the Official Service Contractors listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual and under Contact Information. These 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 oftentimes 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 companies about services they provide at the SEMA Show.

Services

While not tolerated or endorsed, SEMA does recognize that exhibitors will unfortunately be solicited for the following services by non-official contractors:

• Carpet
• AV/Computers Equipment
• Exhibit Design/Installation
• Booth Cleaning
• Floral
• Freight Shipping
• Hotel Rooms
• Photography
• Security
• Vehicle Detailing

If you decide to use a non-official contractor, make sure you do the following:

• Compare prices between contractors.
• Ask if the price includes everything. Ancillary expenses, such as shipping, drayage or labor may not be included or disclosed, yet will be incurred on-site.
• Ask for a 24-hour contact person (non-official contractors are not allowed on the Show floor after hours without written permission from Show management, or sometimes don’t even come to the Show to assist with set-up).
• Exhibitors must register the contractor with SEMA as an Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (see EAC Application and Guidelines).

Housing/Travel Agencies

SEMA has contracted with Travel Planners to be the official housing company for the 2012 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. SEMA has been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at your own risk.

Such companies to avoid, as they are not affiliated with the SEMA Show, include:

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

Directory Guides (Domestic and International)

For several years, different companies selling listings in their “Exhibitors Directory” or “Fair Guides” have been actively soliciting exhibitors who participate at numerous trade shows throughout the country, including the SEMA Show. The companies typically make it appear they have received your information from the SEMA Show and that there is a connection between their “guide” and the SEMA Show.

In their information, they may imply that your company has engaged with their “guide” before saying “update your pre‐registered listing in our exhibitors’ directory...” or “updating is free of charge.” However, in the agreement in very small type is a binding agreement that automatically renews every year (some up to three-year commitments charging $1,500–$5,000 each year).

Here are some examples:

• Fair Guide
• Expo-Guide Mexico
• World Business Guide – Madrid, Spain

SEMA has no relationship with these entities and strongly encourages all companies to have nothing to do with these programs. To find out if any company is reputable, regardless of the service promoted, or if you have any questions, please call Lisa Schafer at 909-978-6742, or e-mail at semashow@sema.org.

	Exhibitors participating in the kiosk program can also showcase their product by displaying a motorcycle, UTV, dirt bike, ATV or side-by-side next to the kiosk.

SEMA Show exhibitors that manufacture powersports products will be able to quickly, easily and affordably connect with thousands of buyers who are specifically seeking products for motorcycles, dirt bikes, UTVs, ATVs or side-by-sides. Through the Manufacturer Kiosk Program, an exhibitor with a booth in another area of the SEMA Show is eligible to host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the show.

"The kiosk program was introduced in 2011 to assist many traditional SEMA Show exhibitors that have branched out into the powersports market,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "The kiosk program allows these exhibitors to showcase their powersports lines in the Powersports area of the Show floor.  Meanwhile, they are able to maintain their primary booth location and focus on other products. It’s like being in two places at once.”

Of the 60,000 buyers that attend the SEMA Show each year, one in four indicate that they are interested in powersports products. As a result, a dedicated Powersports & Utility Vehicle section was introduced in 2010.

“Because the SEMA Show represents all segments of the automotive parts and accessories industry, it’s the ideal venue for businesses to discover new trends and identify new markets,” said MacGillivray. “The powersports market is closely tied to many of the SEMA Show’s core segments. As a result, many exhibitors and buyers have expanded and found great success in the area.”

For only $499, manufacturers can host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in the Show. The kiosk will display the company branding and marketing materials. Exhibitors may also showcase their product the way it is intended to be used by displaying a motorcycle, dirt bike, UTV, ATV or side-by-side in front of their kiosk.

The 2012 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas. As the largest automotive trade gathering in the world, the annual event features nearly 2,000 manufacturers, 100,000 industry professionals, dozens of educational seminars and several networking opportunities. To learn more about the event, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

	Exhibitors participating in the kiosk program can also showcase their product by displaying a motorcycle, UTV, dirt bike, ATV or side-by-side next to the kiosk.

SEMA Show exhibitors that manufacture powersports products will be able to quickly, easily and affordably connect with thousands of buyers who are specifically seeking products for motorcycles, dirt bikes, UTVs, ATVs or side-by-sides. Through the Manufacturer Kiosk Program, an exhibitor with a booth in another area of the SEMA Show is eligible to host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the show.

"The kiosk program was introduced in 2011 to assist many traditional SEMA Show exhibitors that have branched out into the powersports market,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "The kiosk program allows these exhibitors to showcase their powersports lines in the Powersports area of the Show floor.  Meanwhile, they are able to maintain their primary booth location and focus on other products. It’s like being in two places at once.”

Of the 60,000 buyers that attend the SEMA Show each year, one in four indicate that they are interested in powersports products. As a result, a dedicated Powersports & Utility Vehicle section was introduced in 2010.

“Because the SEMA Show represents all segments of the automotive parts and accessories industry, it’s the ideal venue for businesses to discover new trends and identify new markets,” said MacGillivray. “The powersports market is closely tied to many of the SEMA Show’s core segments. As a result, many exhibitors and buyers have expanded and found great success in the area.”

For only $499, manufacturers can host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in the Show. The kiosk will display the company branding and marketing materials. Exhibitors may also showcase their product the way it is intended to be used by displaying a motorcycle, dirt bike, UTV, ATV or side-by-side in front of their kiosk.

The 2012 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas. As the largest automotive trade gathering in the world, the annual event features nearly 2,000 manufacturers, 100,000 industry professionals, dozens of educational seminars and several networking opportunities. To learn more about the event, visit www.SEMAShow.com.