To reach more powersports buyers, exhibitors can secure a kiosk located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in the upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in another area of the Show.

With hundreds of SEMA Show exhibitors offering products for the powersports market, SEMA Show organizers are expanding the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the 2011 event. Through manufacturer kiosks that will be placed in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section, exhibitors with booths in one of the Show’s 11 other sections will be able to increase awareness, market their products and effectively reach powersports buyers in the most logical and appropriate area of the Show.

“The number of members branching into the powersports market continues to grow each year,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “The new kiosks provide traditional SEMA Show exhibitors that have powersports lines with an efficient and affordable way to participate in the powersports area of the Show.”

The kiosk program is open to manufacturers already exhibiting in one of the SEMA Show’s 11 other sections. For a nominal fee, exhibitors can secure a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in the upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in another area of the Show. The kiosk will feature the manufacturer’s branding and marketing materials so that targeted buyers will be able to see what the manufacturer has to offer.

To reserve your kiosk, click here or contact Rebecca Mitchell at 702/216-5851 or e-mail rmitchell@convexx.com.

The 2011 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, 2011, 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.

To reach more powersports buyers, exhibitors can secure a kiosk located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in the upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in another area of the Show.

With hundreds of SEMA Show exhibitors offering products for the powersports market, SEMA Show organizers are expanding the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the 2011 event. Through manufacturer kiosks that will be placed in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section, exhibitors with booths in one of the Show’s 11 other sections will be able to increase awareness, market their products and effectively reach powersports buyers in the most logical and appropriate area of the Show.

“The number of members branching into the powersports market continues to grow each year,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “The new kiosks provide traditional SEMA Show exhibitors that have powersports lines with an efficient and affordable way to participate in the powersports area of the Show.”

The kiosk program is open to manufacturers already exhibiting in one of the SEMA Show’s 11 other sections. For a nominal fee, exhibitors can secure a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in the upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in another area of the Show. The kiosk will feature the manufacturer’s branding and marketing materials so that targeted buyers will be able to see what the manufacturer has to offer.

To reserve your kiosk, click here or contact Rebecca Mitchell at 702/216-5851 or e-mail rmitchell@convexx.com.

The 2011 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, 2011, 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.

Mitchell 1 Names Shane Robertson 2011 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Shane Robertson from Bumpass, Virginia, received the 2011 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Conference held recently at Red River College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Each year Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian student for outstanding achievement in automotive technology scholastics. Robertson was presented with a check for $2,500 along with a recognition certificate courtesy of Mitchell 1. Robertson graduated from Louisa County High School in Mineral, Virginia in May, 2010. He is currently attending J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia, where he is enrolled in the GM Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP). In addition to school, Robertson works at the Reynolds Cadillac GMC Truck Buick Subaru Inc., in Orange, Virginia.

Piston Driven Manufacturing Launches GhosTracks USA Pit Apparel
Piston Driven Manufacturing launched GhosTracks USA Pit Apparel, a new line of shirts that combine the roots of drag racing’s history with modern designs. The apparel features logos and images of legendary drag racing tracks that are rooted in the history of the sport. Some of these include Goleta, Famoso Raceway, Fremont Drag Strip, Orange County Raceway and Lions Drag Strip. The complete line of styles, sizes and colors are available on the GhosTracksUSA.com website. The site also features unique content that provides insight into the history of the various race tracks featured on the apparel. In addition, legendary race car artist and veteran racer Kenny Youngblood, chronicles the beginnings of drag racing on the company’s blog. Youngblood’s accounts are a first-hand look at how drag racing got started and sowed its roots into the hearts of enthusiasts across the country.

3M Automotive Sponsors TDI-Panamericana Endurance Challenge
On July 2, the TDI-Panamerican Endurance Challenge took a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel SUV on the Pan American Highway—the longest highway in the world—for non-stop, world-record-setting adventure. As a proud sponsor, 3M Automotive featured two products on the Touareg: paint protection film and wheel weights. The Toureg traveled nearly 16,000 miles in under 12 days—spanning 14 countries from Argentina to Alaska—beating the world record by three days.

CarDomain Announces New Brand Pages Option for Manufacturers
CarDomain announced that it has enhanced its website with the addition of Brand Pages, which enables aftermarket manufacturers to link social networking content originating from company Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts. According to CarDomain, Brand Pages are similar to Facebook Fan Pages and encourage ongoing dialog about all things automotive. The company also reports that in addition to linking to social networking contents, companies can also include tabs for new product releases and updates.

William Munn Takes Home 2011 GT350 As Part 2011 Win-A-Shelby Raffle
The Carroll Shelby Foundation announced that Shelby enthusiast William Munn of Maritez, California, won the coveted 2011 GT350 as part of the 2011 Win-A-Shelby Raffle. The raffle was held during the 2nd Annual Barrett-Jackson Orange County Auction at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, California. For a ticket price of $25, or $100 for five tickets, participants placed their name in the drawing to win the Shelby car. Proceeds from the raffle benefited the Carroll Shelby Foundation, which was established by automotive icon Carroll Shelby to provide financial support for children battling life-threatening illnesses and to promote continuing education. 

RK Motors Charlotte Opens New Classic Car Service Facility
RK Motors Charlotte opened new, state-of-the-art classic car service facility located at the company’s 76,000-sq.-ft. campus in Charlotte, North Carolina.  The company reported that the facility services all of its showroom vehicles, as well as collector cars for customers in the Charlotte area and around the country, and that the shop can handle everything from routine maintenance of vintage collectibles to the custom build of exotics.  

	Pre-show publications, including the SEMA Show Daily, provide the ideal opportunity for exhibitors to advertise new products, project vehicles and special events and activities.

Promotion is sometimes overlooked in pre-Show planning because the emphasis is on developing new products, building project vehicles and finishing booth displays. However, once the doors to the SEMA Show open, companies that invest in promotion typically experience increases in traffic, which translate into more leads and more connections with key decision makers.

One way to generate buzz for your new products and services is by using paid advertising and sponsorship packages to further elevate your company's profile at the Show, generating both traffic to your booth and getting buyers focused on your products.

There are packages and programs designed to fit every budget, including advertising in SEMA News, the SEMA Show Daily, the Show Directory and the Pocket Guide.

For complete details, including special discounts, contact Joe Sebergandio at Motor Media, 818/248-4449 or e-mail Joe at sales@motormediainc.com.

	Pre-show publications, including the SEMA Show Daily, provide the ideal opportunity for exhibitors to advertise new products, project vehicles and special events and activities.

Promotion is sometimes overlooked in pre-Show planning because the emphasis is on developing new products, building project vehicles and finishing booth displays. However, once the doors to the SEMA Show open, companies that invest in promotion typically experience increases in traffic, which translate into more leads and more connections with key decision makers.

One way to generate buzz for your new products and services is by using paid advertising and sponsorship packages to further elevate your company's profile at the Show, generating both traffic to your booth and getting buyers focused on your products.

There are packages and programs designed to fit every budget, including advertising in SEMA News, the SEMA Show Daily, the Show Directory and the Pocket Guide.

For complete details, including special discounts, contact Joe Sebergandio at Motor Media, 818/248-4449 or e-mail Joe at sales@motormediainc.com.

	Pre-show publications, including the SEMA Show Daily, provide the ideal opportunity for exhibitors to advertise new products, project vehicles and special events and activities.

Promotion is sometimes overlooked in pre-Show planning because the emphasis is on developing new products, building project vehicles and finishing booth displays. However, once the doors to the SEMA Show open, companies that invest in promotion typically experience increases in traffic, which translate into more leads and more connections with key decision makers.

One way to generate buzz for your new products and services is by using paid advertising and sponsorship packages to further elevate your company's profile at the Show, generating both traffic to your booth and getting buyers focused on your products.

There are packages and programs designed to fit every budget, including advertising in SEMA News, the SEMA Show Daily, the Show Directory and the Pocket Guide.

For complete details, including special discounts, contact Joe Sebergandio at Motor Media, 818/248-4449 or e-mail Joe at sales@motormediainc.com.

	Pre-show publications, including the SEMA Show Daily, provide the ideal opportunity for exhibitors to advertise new products, project vehicles and special events and activities.

Promotion is sometimes overlooked in pre-Show planning because the emphasis is on developing new products, building project vehicles and finishing booth displays. However, once the doors to the SEMA Show open, companies that invest in promotion typically experience increases in traffic, which translate into more leads and more connections with key decision makers.

One way to generate buzz for your new products and services is by using paid advertising and sponsorship packages to further elevate your company's profile at the Show, generating both traffic to your booth and getting buyers focused on your products.

There are packages and programs designed to fit every budget, including advertising in SEMA News, the SEMA Show Daily, the Show Directory and the Pocket Guide.

For complete details, including special discounts, contact Joe Sebergandio at Motor Media, 818/248-4449 or e-mail Joe at sales@motormediainc.com.

 

SEMA's member forums offer opportunities for members to network and sound off about topics that are important to them in a variety of areas that affect businesses today.

Where has the love gone? Is automotive passion lost on today’s youth?

In a recent post on the Youth Market forum on SEMA.org regarding whether youth interest in automobiles is declining, Claudia Soto of MSD Ignition said:

“I think in addition to the increase in technology and the perception that cars are merely a source of transportation and nothing more within this young generation, the lack of face to face communication has created empathy within this young group. There really is no passion, no interests in anything outside the video games, texts, e-mails, social media, etc.”

What do you think? Is youth interest declining? Does it threaten the industry's future? We encourage you to join the discussion here.

SEMA's recently created member forums offer opportunities for members to network and sound off about topics that are important to them in a variety of areas that affect businesses today, such as marketing, sales and development, information technology and penetrating the youth market.

To participate in these discussions, you'll first need to join the groups here. Group participation is free to SEMA members. For questions about the forums, contact aland@sema.org or 909/978-6722.

 

SEMA's member forums offer opportunities for members to network and sound off about topics that are important to them in a variety of areas that affect businesses today.

Where has the love gone? Is automotive passion lost on today’s youth?

In a recent post on the Youth Market forum on SEMA.org regarding whether youth interest in automobiles is declining, Claudia Soto of MSD Ignition said:

“I think in addition to the increase in technology and the perception that cars are merely a source of transportation and nothing more within this young generation, the lack of face to face communication has created empathy within this young group. There really is no passion, no interests in anything outside the video games, texts, e-mails, social media, etc.”

What do you think? Is youth interest declining? Does it threaten the industry's future? We encourage you to join the discussion here.

SEMA's recently created member forums offer opportunities for members to network and sound off about topics that are important to them in a variety of areas that affect businesses today, such as marketing, sales and development, information technology and penetrating the youth market.

To participate in these discussions, you'll first need to join the groups here. Group participation is free to SEMA members. For questions about the forums, contact aland@sema.org or 909/978-6722.

 

SEMA's member forums offer opportunities for members to network and sound off about topics that are important to them in a variety of areas that affect businesses today.

Where has the love gone? Is automotive passion lost on today’s youth?

In a recent post on the Youth Market forum on SEMA.org regarding whether youth interest in automobiles is declining, Claudia Soto of MSD Ignition said:

“I think in addition to the increase in technology and the perception that cars are merely a source of transportation and nothing more within this young generation, the lack of face to face communication has created empathy within this young group. There really is no passion, no interests in anything outside the video games, texts, e-mails, social media, etc.”

What do you think? Is youth interest declining? Does it threaten the industry's future? We encourage you to join the discussion here.

SEMA's recently created member forums offer opportunities for members to network and sound off about topics that are important to them in a variety of areas that affect businesses today, such as marketing, sales and development, information technology and penetrating the youth market.

To participate in these discussions, you'll first need to join the groups here. Group participation is free to SEMA members. For questions about the forums, contact aland@sema.org or 909/978-6722.