Compiled by SEMA Editors

SCORE Releases 2022 World Desert Champion Schedule

Mexico’s Baja California peninsula will host the four-race schedule for the 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship released by SCORE International. Featuring all four races in Baja California, Mexico, for the seventh time in the history of the series, the race coverage will air domestically and be syndicated internationally. In addition, SCORE will celebrate its 49th desert-racing season in 2022 with the expected return to pre-pandemic race operations. As in years past, the season opener will be held in San Felipe. The three additional events will start and finish in Ensenada, considered the off-road capital of the world.

The BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500 presented by 4 Wheel Parts will be held June 1–5, in Ensenada, and the season-ending BFGoodrich Tires 55th SCORE Baja 1000 presented by 4Wheel Parts will be held November 15–20, in Ensenada. After being postponed due to the pandemic, the SCORE Baja 400 will be held September 13–18, in Baja California. The 2022 schedule marks the third time the newest SCORE Baja race will take place.

2022 SCORE World Desert Championship Schedule

• 35th SCORE San Felipe 250—March 29-April 3, San Felipe, Mexico
• BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts—June 1-5, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
• 3rd SCORE Baja 400—September 13-18, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
• BFGoodrich Tires 55th SCORE Baja 1000, presented by 4 Wheel Parts—November 15-20, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

For more information, visit score-international.com.

Dodge//SRT Ready to Rumble in the Rockies at Dodge//SRT Mile-High Nationals Presented by Pennzoil

Dodge//SRT and Mopar brands will return for a 32nd season as title sponsors of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High Nationals Presented by Pennzoil, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Camping World Drag Racing Series event held at Thunder Mountain, otherwise known as Bandimere Speedway, near Denver. The brands’ partnership with Bandimere Speedway began in 1989 after a major track renovation and, following an extension announcement earlier this year, continues to be the longest active event title sponsorship in all of motorsports. This 2021 installment is the second of five national events with Mopar and Dodge//SRT headline support for the NHRA’s 70th anniversary season.

Following May’s Mopar Express Lane SpringNationals Presented by Pennzoil in Houston and this weekend’s activities, three more national events remain on the schedule this year:

• September 1–5: Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals (Indianapolis)
• September 10–12: Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil (Reading, Pennsylvania)
• October 29–November 1: Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil (Las Vegas)

While on-track action at Bandimere Speedway will be livestreamed via NHRA.TV throughout the weekend, FS1 will provide television highlights of qualifying on Saturday, July 17, from 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT), and Sunday, July 18, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT). Coverage of Sunday’s Dodge//SRT Mile-High Nationals Presented by Pennzoil elimination rounds will air on FS1 from 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (EDT). The Denver-area stop kicks off the NHRA’s three-race western swing, which includes Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California, and Pacific Raceways in Seattle over consecutive weeks.

Pace Rush Sprint Cars at Perris Auto Speedway Postpones Until 2022

The Pace RUSH Sprint Car Series scheduled to launch in the West Coast Region at Perris Auto Speedway on July 17, 2021, has been postponed until the 2022 racing season.

Both RUSH Directors and the Perris Auto Speedway were anticipating a successful launch of the series from their announcement on March 24, 2021. With the impacts of coming out of the pandemic and vendor supply issues, the Series will have to wait until next year according to Don Kazarian the longtime promoter at the Perris Auto Speedway.

The RUSH Sprint Cars were launched in 2018 as a true "cost containment" non-wing division featuring the Chevrolet Performance RUSH 602 sealed crate engine sold direct from Pace Performance. RUSH directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone plan to visit Southern California in November to meet with the prospective Promoters interested in the new Series along with interested participants. For anyone interested in participating in the Q&A with the RUSH directors, please follow our Social Media for further information.

Even though the Rush Series has been postponed, the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and PAS Senior Sprints will still be in action this Saturday night, July 17.  Spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. and the first race will be at 7:00. 

Global Time Attack Added to Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Weekend

SCCA Pro Racing’s Global Time Attack (GTA) and Grand Prix Association of Long Beach officials have announced that the Global Time Attack Pro Championship will run at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, set for September 24–26. The GTA event, which will take place with competition laps on all three days, will feature 20 cars in three different divisions trying to set the fastest lap of the 11-turn, 1.97-mile race circuit in the streets of Long Beach, California. This year marks the first time GTA will run at the iconic event. The race will feature Unlimited, Limited and Street classes with mass-produced street cars modified to GTA specs. Cars will be sent out five to 10 seconds apart so each can complete flying laps (laps with no race traffic) to secure the fastest time.

In addition to GTA, the 2021 Acura Grand Prix will be headlined by the NTT IndyCar Series along with the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, plus doubleheader action from the Formula D Super Drift Challenge, Robby Gordon’s SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks, and the also new-for-2021 Historic Formula Atlantic Challenge. For more information, visit globaltimeattack.com or gplb.com.

Australian F1 Race Canceled for 2021

Formula 1 officials have announced the Australian Grand Prix will not take place in 2021. The race, which was scheduled for November 19–21, at Albert Park in Melbourne, was set to be round 21 of 23. The 2021 schedule can be found on the Formula 1 website.

Houston Raceway Park to End 35-Year Legacy After 2022 NHRA National Event; NHRA Looks to Add New Track in 2023

NHRA and Houston Raceway Park have teamed up to announce the final NHRA SpringNationals as the historic track will close following the 2022 event. As NHRA looks to the future, the leadership team continues its conversations with Tulsa Raceway Park and other venues not currently on the circuit to fill the spot of the Houston event in future NHRA seasons. The final running of 35th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil will be held April 22–24 at Houston Raceway Park.

Permatex to Challenge “The Magic Mile” with NASCAR Racing Team at Foxwoods Resort Casino 301

Permatex is sponsoring the StarCom Racing Team and driver Quin Houff as they look for a top finish at the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 event of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series. The race is scheduled to take place at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire, July 18. The Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 will serve as a momentous race in the track’s history, as it marks the 50th time that NASCAR has hosted a premier Cup Series event at the track dubbed “The Magic Mile.” The checkered flag for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 drops at 3:00 p.m. (EDT) on July 18, and will broadcast on NBCSN and PRN Radio.

Lyn St. James to Be Honored With Argetsinger Award

Lyn St. James will be honored with the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for Outstanding Contributions to Motorsports during a ceremony on September 11. A pioneer for women in motorsports, St. James is equally recognized for her numerous firsts and records for speed as she is for her many contributions off the track. As a result, a committee of auto-racing professionals selected her as the seventh honoree and recipient of the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award presented by the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC).

The Award honors a person in motorsports recognized for having advanced and improved the sport in roles that may include driver, team owner, sponsor, race promoter, journalist or sponsor sanctioning official. It memorializes Cameron R. Argetsinger, often referred to as the father of American road racing. Established in 2014, previous award recipients include Chip Ganassi, Richard Petty, Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, Jim France, Lesa France Kennedy, Ben Kennedy, and Bobby Rahal.

After a hiatus in 2020, the Argetsinger Award returns to a new location at the Jack Daniel’s Club at Watkins Glen International during the Hillard US Vintage Grand Prix weekend. Fans may secure tickets to the award ceremony here.

For more racing news, visit Performance Racing Industry’s (PRI) website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order directing the federal government to increase antitrust enforcement and regulation. The order includes a directive encouraging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to “limit powerful equipment manufacturers from restricting people’s ability to use independent repair shops or do DIY repairs.”  

The FTC recently issued a “Nixing the Fix” report to Congress that identifies anti-competitive repair restrictions employed by manufacturers for a wide-range of products from automobiles and mobile phones to printers and computers. SEMA and other aftermarket organizations have praised the report and are supporting FTC efforts to consider ways to implement report recommendations.

“Competition keeps the economy moving and keeps it growing. Fair competition is why capitalism has been the world’s greatest force for prosperity and growth,” said President Biden as he signed the Executive Order. “Let me be very clear, capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism. It’s exploitation.”

The order includes 72 actions and recommendations that involve more than a dozen federal agencies with jurisdiction over antitrust, corporate mergers and competition laws. The broad scope of the order covers high-tech industries, healthcare, agriculture and manufacturing, and is intended to promote competitive markets and limit large corporate dominance and consolidation that could lead to higher prices and fewer product choices. A wide variety of products and services could be impacted—from protecting the consumer’s right to independently maintain, repair and modify their motor vehicle to reducing airline-baggage fees and hearing aid costs. The FTC has also been encouraged to ban or limit non-compete agreements and to ban unnecessary occupational licensing restrictions.

The Executive Order does not itself impose new requirements. Rather, it directs and challenges federal government agencies to pursue regulatory and policy initiatives—a process that could take months or years to implement. Regulatory actions would be subject to public comment and judicial review.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Audi and Porsche are sharing development of a new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, and one of the first Audi models to use the new underpinnings will be the Q6 E-tron SUV. Our spies caught a prototype of the new model in Ingolstadt.

Confirmed for launch in 2022 by Audi CEO Markus Duessman, the new model will sit between the imminent Q4 E-tron, which uses the VW Group’s MEB platform, and the fullsized E-tron flagship, which is based off a modified version of the MLB SUV architecture. It will be built in Ingolstadt, where Audi is also building a new battery production facility to serve its expanding EV lineup.

It will serve as a sister car to the promised electric version of the Porsche Macan—in much the same way as Audi’s new E-tron GT sedan shares the bulk of its make-up with Porsche’s Taycan. As was the case with those two cars, the Porsche will arrive several months before the Audi.

The PPE architecture—based on the J1 platform used for the Taycan and E-tron GT—is designed for fullsized luxury models from the two firms, both in low-slung and SUV forms.

Porsche has confirmed that the current, combustion-engined Macan will initially remain on sale alongside the all-new electric car, paving the way for Audi to keep the same-sized Q5 in dealerships beyond the launch of the Q6 E-tron.

In terms of styling, this sighting of a prototype suggests heavy influence from the fullsized E-tron, with the Q6 adopting a cab-backward silhouette, gently sloping roof line and bulky rear arches. Though it will be mechanically identical to the Macan EV, the two will share little in the way of design cues.

The Q6 E-tron will have a more obvious performance focus than the current combustion car, given the nature of its PPE architecture. The most powerful variant, likely badged RS in line with Audi's plan to electrify its performance sub-division, should send around 590 hp to both axles, though the PPE platform has been designed with just a rear-mounted electric motor as standard.

The PPE platform also has 800 volts charging functionality built in, which means the Macan EV and Q6 E-tron will be able to charge at speeds of up to 350 kW. Expect a range in excess of 315 miles, given the entry-level E-tron GT is quoted to be capable of 300 miles per charge.

The Q6 E-tron will offer a dynamic advantage over MEB-based electric cars from Audi and Volkswagen, too, courtesy of inbuilt torque-vectoring and rear-axle steering functionality, though these will likely be reserved for the more expensive performance options.

It remains unclear whether this new electric SUV will arrive before an A4-sized electric sedan that Audi first previewed in 2019 and has been described by company bosses as the most important Audi to use the PPE platform.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpideBilde

Audi and Porsche are sharing development of a new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, and one of the first Audi models to use the new underpinnings will be the Q6 E-tron SUV. Our spies caught a prototype of the new model in Ingolstadt.

Confirmed for launch in 2022 by Audi CEO Markus Duessman, the new model will sit between the imminent Q4 E-tron, which uses the VW Group’s MEB platform, and the fullsized E-tron flagship, which is based off a modified version of the MLB SUV architecture. It will be built in Ingolstadt, where Audi is also building a new battery production facility to serve its expanding EV lineup.

It will serve as a sister car to the promised electric version of the Porsche Macan—in much the same way as Audi’s new E-tron GT sedan shares the bulk of its make-up with Porsche’s Taycan. As was the case with those two cars, the Porsche will arrive several months before the Audi.

The PPE architecture—based on the J1 platform used for the Taycan and E-tron GT—is designed for fullsized luxury models from the two firms, both in low-slung and SUV forms.

Porsche has confirmed that the current, combustion-engined Macan will initially remain on sale alongside the all-new electric car, paving the way for Audi to keep the same-sized Q5 in dealerships beyond the launch of the Q6 E-tron.

In terms of styling, this sighting of a prototype suggests heavy influence from the fullsized E-tron, with the Q6 adopting a cab-backward silhouette, gently sloping roof line and bulky rear arches. Though it will be mechanically identical to the Macan EV, the two will share little in the way of design cues.

The Q6 E-tron will have a more obvious performance focus than the current combustion car, given the nature of its PPE architecture. The most powerful variant, likely badged RS in line with Audi's plan to electrify its performance sub-division, should send around 590 hp to both axles, though the PPE platform has been designed with just a rear-mounted electric motor as standard.

The PPE platform also has 800 volts charging functionality built in, which means the Macan EV and Q6 E-tron will be able to charge at speeds of up to 350 kW. Expect a range in excess of 315 miles, given the entry-level E-tron GT is quoted to be capable of 300 miles per charge.

The Q6 E-tron will offer a dynamic advantage over MEB-based electric cars from Audi and Volkswagen, too, courtesy of inbuilt torque-vectoring and rear-axle steering functionality, though these will likely be reserved for the more expensive performance options.

It remains unclear whether this new electric SUV will arrive before an A4-sized electric sedan that Audi first previewed in 2019 and has been described by company bosses as the most important Audi to use the PPE platform.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpideBilde

By Ashley Reyes

Representing SEMA and serving as leaders for the automotive aftermarket industry, the results for newly elected Council and Network Select Committee members have been announced.

Comprised of automotive aftermarket professionals who are passionate about the advancement of the industry, select committee volunteers work alongside industry professionals from different market segments to provide valuable programs, events, education opportunities and other resources for the council or network membership. While councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies in a particular market segment, networks are a platform for individuals within a SEMA-member company who share a common interest or characteristic.

Newly elected members who will serve a 2021–2023 term are listed below.

For the full list of select committee members and incumbents, visit each Council and Network’s respective homepage.

SEMA Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
No new ARMO select committee members. Visit the ARMO homepage for a list of incumbents.

SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)
Holly Chunn, Driven Lighting Group
Tiffanie Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting
Ann Swayka, Air Pro Diagnostics

SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)
Andrew Mernone, HP Tuners
Tony Rimas, asTech-Repairify Inc.

SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
Kris Bluntzer, Empire Garage

SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)
Brian Bohlander, Old World Industries
Brian LeBarron, Fluidampr

SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
Ron Leslie, Katzkin
Courtney Pahlke, Top Coverage Ltd.
Pam Smith, Automotive Toys & Accessories

SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA)
Jenna Jefferies, PerTronix Performance Brands
Tara Thompson, Dixie 4 Wheel Drive

SEMA Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)
Ryan Fuller, Standards Testing Laboratories
Dan Guyer, Keystone Automotive Operations
Brett Kinsfather, Shopmonkey
Alexander Martinez, SD Wheel/Enthusiast Enterprises
John Rastetter, Tire Rack
Heather Tausch, Mickey Thompson Tires

SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN)
Arun Coumar, Driven Performance Advisors
Dan LaRou, Chrome Enhancements/LKQ

To learn more about SEMA Councils and Networks and Select Committee volunteering, visit  www.sema.org/volunteer.

By Juan Torres

Attendee registration for the 2021 PRI Trade Show, scheduled for December 9–11, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, is now open at PRIShow.com/Attend.

Attendees will find nearly 1,000 exhibiting companies at the world’s premier business event for the auto-racing industry. Featuring the newest products and technology for all forms of motorsports, the 2021 PRI Trade Show is shaping up to be the best PRI Trade Show yet. New displays and opportunities to network face-to-face with the entire racing industry are just part of what make the PRI Trade Show so special every year.

“The 2021 PRI Trade Show will be instrumental in satisfying the racing industry's pent-up demand to conduct business and network face-to-face,” said Karin Davidson, PRI Trade Show director. “This year’s event will be the first opportunity for the entire motorsports community to come together under one roof in more than a year, making the 2021 PRI Trade Show a can't-miss event.”

The 2021 PRI Trade Show caters to professional race teams, retail shops, warehouse distributors, e-commerce sites, engine builders, fabricators, dealers, installers, jobbers, motorsports students and media who are seeking to learn about the hottest parts, equipment and services for motorsports and conduct business. Nearly two years’ worth of innovation and technology for all types of auto racing will be on display at this year’s Show.

Attendees will have unprecedented access to live demonstrations of equipment, including CNC machining centers, fabrication and welding equipment, parts cleaning systems, dynamometers and more, as well as many opportunities to network with industry leaders. Numerous conferences and seminars that are unique to the PRI Trade Show will offer unlimited business opportunities and provide invaluable insight on the latest technologies and how to apply them throughout the racing world.

Special features like Machinery Row and the Featured Products Showcase—with more event features to be announced in the near future—make PRI an essential event for anyone who wants to prepare for a successful 2022.

New for this year, PRI Trade Show registrants will have the opportunity to join the exclusive PRI Member community during the online application process. All registrants will be able to select their level of commitment and join the groundbreaking movement to protect and grow the racing industry.

“The PRI Membership Program unites the entire motorsports community to create a loud and collective voice for the racing industry,” said PRI President Dr. Jamie Meyer. “By coming together, we ensure the industry continues to thrive and that we have the resources available to advocate on its behalf.”

PRI Membership is available to all racers, enthusiasts, builders, track operators, sanctioning bodies, businesses and enthusiasts who want to be part of the racing industry’s first-of-its-kind membership program. To learn more, visit PerformanceRacing.com/Membership.

By securing PRI Trade Show credentials early, attendees will ensure they receive their credentials before the Show—beginning in October—allowing them to bypass lines at the registration desk and save time on site.

To register for the 2021 PRI Trade Show, secure hotel reservations, and sign up for free business seminars, visit PRIShow.com/Attend.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Beginning July 19, California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will fail motor vehicles during their biennial “smog check” inspection if they are found to have software modifications not provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or approved through a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO).

BAR, which has had the authority to implement such inspections since 2013, has been gathering information from inspected vehicle ECUs since 2015. The gathered information includes CAL-ID (equivalent to a file name), CVN (equivalent to a checksum), EO status, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This accumulated data is the basis upon which failure criteria will be determined. Disputed results will be referred to state-run Referee centers for further inspection.

SEMA is working with BAR to ensure that legally modified vehicles do not inadvertently fail inspection. During a meeting of the BAR Advisory Group on July 15, BAR staff expressed confidence that non-tuning ECU modifications, such as aftermarket wheel and tire calibrations, would not result in failed inspections. A recording of the meeting will be posted to the California Department of Consumer Affair’s YouTube channel in the coming days.

BAR anticipates approximately 5-10 vehicles will fail each day for illegally modified software. For context, BAR inspects approximately 1 million vehicles each month as part of the smog-check program. Roughly 10,000 of these inspections result in failures due to problems other than modified software.

SEMA encourages its members that manufacture performance-related products, including ECU modifications, to obtain CARB EOs to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.

For questions, please contact Peter Treydte at petert@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The Petersen Automotive Museum will choose one early-stage company to join its three-month, mentorship-driven incubator, investing up to $25,000 and providing hands-on mentorship and access to the Petersen Network. The Petersen Business Incubator Program is anchored on developing female-led startups in the automotive sector. With only 23.6% of motor vehicle jobs held by women in 2019, the program is designed to empower and develop women in the automotive industry.

The advisory committee includes Alex Parker, CMO and principal at Redline Detection; Diane Parker, vice president, Historic Vehicle Association; Dr. Sabrina Kay, CEO of Fremont Private Investments, chancellor of Fremont College; Jasmine Gonzalez, group services director, Petersen Automotive Museum; Sarah Lassek, senior vice president, experiences, Omaze; and Nikki Riedmiller, PR and media relations director, Kahn Media.

Businesses must be located in California, have less than five employees and support or be related to the automotive industry in one of the following categories:

• Distribution
• Publishing
• Interior Design
• Alternative Fuels
• Accessories
• Rideshare
• Rental/Travel
• Product Development
• Marketing/Advertising
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Apparel/Fashion
• Services
• Design

Applications open twice a year and typically stay open for eight weeks. After applications close, they are reviewed for about four weeks with the goal of notifying the final group of companies accepted within eight weeks from the application closing date.

Applications are reviewed by a selection committee of six industry leaders.

Requirements:

• Petersen Automotive Museum Incubator Application
• California-based company
• Established company – LLC,  S-Corp, C-Corp

Business Plan must include the following:

• Executive Summary
• Company Description
• Product/Service
• Target Market
• Industry Analysis
• Financial Plan

Once accepted, the team meets with the Petersen’s mentorship team once a week. During the first two weeks, you will develop a three-month custom timeline to address your goals. This involves analyzing your company's strengths and weaknesses and spending time in the different museum departments to develop your business and prepare it for its next financial milestone.

Recipient will receive:

• A $25,000 investment
• Three-month mentorship program
• Perks from Petersen Partners

Apply now.

By Ashley Reyes

Register now for the following upcoming live webinars and stay tuned to SEMA eNews as additional sessions are announced throughout the year. For a comprehensive library of upcoming live and on-demand sessions that members can access anytime, visit www.sema.org/virtual-education.

Tuesday, July 20 – 2021 SEMA Market Report Webinar
Series: SEMA Industry Insights Series

During this live webinar, the SEMA Market Research team will present highlights from the recently released “2021 SEMA Market Report.” Filled with updated stats from the 2020 calendar year, the report includes key trends and insights on industry sales, consumer behavior, trends and more. Researchers will explain what the data means and help businesses understand how 2020 affected the industry and where the current opportunities are.

Register here.

Wednesday, July 21 – YEN Live Chat Featuring Jim Liaw
Track: Industry Talks

Here’s your chance to chat with Jim Liaw, co-founder of Formula DRIFT. During this Live Chat presented by the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN), attendees will be able to ask about how the premier United States drifting series came to be, what other motorsports events he’s helped organize and what he was thinking when the first Formula DRIFT event debuted to a sell-out crowd of 10,000 in 2003—causing traffic jams on the streets outside the track and culture shock to those in the stands. You’ll also be able to find out what he has planned for 2021 and why he supports the RPM Act.

Location: YEN Facebook page  

Thursday, July 22 – How to Keep Productivity at a Maximum
Series: Team Management Series, Powered by SBN
Track: Industry Segments, Powered by SEMA Councils and Networks

Having a long to-do list can feel overwhelming, and oftentimes, it can be a struggle to even know where to start. During this webinar presented by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN), managers and supervisors will learn solid tips and habits for increasing productivity throughout the day, how to identify and avoid challenges that impede productivity and various goal-setting methods for effectively managing time.

Register here.

Tuesday, July 27 – Effectively Managing Conflict
Series: Sharpen Your Soft Skills, Powered by SBN
Track: Industry Segments, Powered by SEMA Councils and Networks

Knowing how to manage conflict can save a team from unnecessary work disruptions, decreased productivity, project failure and even termination. During this webinar presented by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN), employees and managers will learn common methods for how to manage challenging situations, whether it be manager to employee, employee to employee, manager to manager or manager to supervisor.

Register here.

By Ashley Reyes

SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Days is returning to the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Nationals, August 5–6, in Louisville, Kentucky, providing event visitors with the chance to participate in high-powered education sessions featuring top manufacturers in the hot-rod and auto-restoration segments.

HRIA Education Days is a popular component of the NSRA Nationals where manufacturers share details on their products and systems through face-to-face educational seminars. Attendees will learn valuable tips, connect directly with the manufacturers and get educated on the manufacturer’s product line.  

“From the basics of performance air conditioning to paint correction and wheel and tire fitment tips, this year’s session lineup will cover a wide range of topics over a span of two days—all in one place,” said Jim Skelly, HRIA council director. “We are excited to connect with the industry and look forward to providing this valuable resource to attendees of the NSRA Nationals event.”

For the full list of Education Days sessions and to RSVP, click here.