Racing News: IRL, NASCAR Futures in Doubt at The Milwaukee Mile
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07
FINANCIAL TROUBLE: It appears that Wisconsin Motorsports, promoters of racing events at The Milwaukee Mile, still owes the Indy Racing League for sanctioning fees from its event in late May and NASCAR for Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series events at the historic fairgrounds oval June 19–20. As a result, the future of racing for both sanctioning organizations at the track is in doubt.

BRAZIL NEARS: IRL IndyCar Series officials are close to inking an agreement with APEX Brazil that would take the series to the South American country for at least one, and possibly two, events in 2010.

NOT CLEVELAND: The IRL may be eyeing Brazil and China for future events, but the resurrection of the Grand Prix of Cleveland will not happen until at least 2011 as IRL and city officials have not been able to reach an agreement for 2010. The GP ran at Burke Lakefront Airport concluded a 26-year run under CART/Champ Car sanction in 2007.

OHIO KING: Pennsylvania sprint-car driver Stevie Smith earned the Ohio Speedweek point title after winning twice in six races.

PULLING OUT: Advance Auto Parts has ended its 10-year sponsorship relationship with the Super DIRTcar series, featuring Northeast modifieds and drivers the likes of Brett Hearn, Billy Decker and Danny Johnson.

STILL ON TOP: Formula One point-leader Jenson Button remains atop the National Speed Sport News Power Rankings, which rates drivers from all auto-racing disciplines. The rankings appear weekly in America’s Motorsports Authority.

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Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:

 

PAACE Automechanika Mexico, July 15–17, 2009, Mexico City

 

SEMA Webinar, "Introduction to Internet Marketing," July 16, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (PDT)

 

SEMA State of the Association, August 1, 2009, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Pinewood Drag Race, August 1, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Show 'N Shine Car Show, August 1, 2009, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Internet Symposium, August 1, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, August 1, 2009, 6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Webinar, "Internet Marketing Tools," August 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (PDT)

 

SEMA Webinar, "25 Ways to be Successful at the SEMA Show," August 20, 2009 (PDT)

 

SEMA Webinar, "Never Lose Another Customer," September 10, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)     


SEMA Webinar, "Basics of Website Design and Content," September 24, 2009

 

Aftermarket eForum, September 30, 2009

 

SEMA Webinar, "Your SEMA Member Benefits," October 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)    


SEMA Show, November 3–6, 2009, Las Vegas

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949/930-9268.

Looking for Some Extra Publicity for Your Industry Event?
Publicize your events through the SEMA Online Calendar of Events. The calendar is stocked with information on events taking place throughout the year, broken down by month. Examples of events featured in the calendar include consumer shows and club events, educational and training workshops, conventions and trade shows, races and more.

To submit your event details for the calendar, e-mail company name and the date(s), location and name of the event to info@sema.org.

Announce Your SEMA Show Product Intros in eNews
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07
 New Product Showcase
 Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org to be included in SEMA eNews.

The SEMA Show annually features the latest product innovations and introductions from all markets within the specialty-equipment industry. The Show's 2008 New Products Showcase featured more than 1,600 product entries.

Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Here is the latest new product announcements:

BedRyder Inc. will introduce its new truck bed seating product at the 2009 SEMA Show. Useful for getting everyone to the lake, campsite, desert, hunting or fishing spot in one vehicle, and tailgating before the game. According to the company, BedRyder is:

  • the only removable truck bed seating device that meets federal safety standards for passenger seating.
  • works with or without truck bed shells or toppers
  • is completely removable in seconds
  • fits both compact and fullsize trucks
  • legal in all 50 states

Some states do have stipulations for use. Get more information and see your state requirements at www.bedryder.com.

Dynocom Industries will feature its heavy-duty OEM dynamometer that it supplied to OEMs. The Dynocom DC-1250 has several product changes, including an increase in the shaft sizes, from 1.25” to 1.5”; the addition of a larger eddy brake rated at 700 hp (instead of 600 hp); X-Cut knurling; and integrated tie down electronic anchoring indication. These features allow the dyno to support higher speeds, higher torque/power and increased repeatability. The best news to end users is the price: $14,995 for 2WD and $34,995 for AWD. The DC-1250 is a compact, quad roller dynamometer suitable for a wide variety of applications, including RWD, FWD cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visit www.dynocom.net for more details.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org. The newest submissions will be included in SEMA eNews.

For information on the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Announce Your SEMA Show Product Intros in eNews
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07
 New Product Showcase
 Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org to be included in SEMA eNews.

The SEMA Show annually features the latest product innovations and introductions from all markets within the specialty-equipment industry. The Show's 2008 New Products Showcase featured more than 1,600 product entries.

Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Here is the latest new product announcements:

BedRyder Inc. will introduce its new truck bed seating product at the 2009 SEMA Show. Useful for getting everyone to the lake, campsite, desert, hunting or fishing spot in one vehicle, and tailgating before the game. According to the company, BedRyder is:

  • the only removable truck bed seating device that meets federal safety standards for passenger seating.
  • works with or without truck bed shells or toppers
  • is completely removable in seconds
  • fits both compact and fullsize trucks
  • legal in all 50 states

Some states do have stipulations for use. Get more information and see your state requirements at www.bedryder.com.

Dynocom Industries will feature its heavy-duty OEM dynamometer that it supplied to OEMs. The Dynocom DC-1250 has several product changes, including an increase in the shaft sizes, from 1.25” to 1.5”; the addition of a larger eddy brake rated at 700 hp (instead of 600 hp); X-Cut knurling; and integrated tie down electronic anchoring indication. These features allow the dyno to support higher speeds, higher torque/power and increased repeatability. The best news to end users is the price: $14,995 for 2WD and $34,995 for AWD. The DC-1250 is a compact, quad roller dynamometer suitable for a wide variety of applications, including RWD, FWD cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visit www.dynocom.net for more details.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org. The newest submissions will be included in SEMA eNews.

For information on the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Announce Your SEMA Show Product Intros in eNews
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07
 New Product Showcase
 Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org to be included in SEMA eNews.

The SEMA Show annually features the latest product innovations and introductions from all markets within the specialty-equipment industry. The Show's 2008 New Products Showcase featured more than 1,600 product entries.

Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Here is the latest new product announcements:

BedRyder Inc. will introduce its new truck bed seating product at the 2009 SEMA Show. Useful for getting everyone to the lake, campsite, desert, hunting or fishing spot in one vehicle, and tailgating before the game. According to the company, BedRyder is:

  • the only removable truck bed seating device that meets federal safety standards for passenger seating.
  • works with or without truck bed shells or toppers
  • is completely removable in seconds
  • fits both compact and fullsize trucks
  • legal in all 50 states

Some states do have stipulations for use. Get more information and see your state requirements at www.bedryder.com.

Dynocom Industries will feature its heavy-duty OEM dynamometer that it supplied to OEMs. The Dynocom DC-1250 has several product changes, including an increase in the shaft sizes, from 1.25” to 1.5”; the addition of a larger eddy brake rated at 700 hp (instead of 600 hp); X-Cut knurling; and integrated tie down electronic anchoring indication. These features allow the dyno to support higher speeds, higher torque/power and increased repeatability. The best news to end users is the price: $14,995 for 2WD and $34,995 for AWD. The DC-1250 is a compact, quad roller dynamometer suitable for a wide variety of applications, including RWD, FWD cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visit www.dynocom.net for more details.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org. The newest submissions will be included in SEMA eNews.

For information on the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Announce Your SEMA Show Product Intros in eNews
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07
 New Product Showcase
 Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org to be included in SEMA eNews.

The SEMA Show annually features the latest product innovations and introductions from all markets within the specialty-equipment industry. The Show's 2008 New Products Showcase featured more than 1,600 product entries.

Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Here is the latest new product announcements:

BedRyder Inc. will introduce its new truck bed seating product at the 2009 SEMA Show. Useful for getting everyone to the lake, campsite, desert, hunting or fishing spot in one vehicle, and tailgating before the game. According to the company, BedRyder is:

  • the only removable truck bed seating device that meets federal safety standards for passenger seating.
  • works with or without truck bed shells or toppers
  • is completely removable in seconds
  • fits both compact and fullsize trucks
  • legal in all 50 states

Some states do have stipulations for use. Get more information and see your state requirements at www.bedryder.com.

Dynocom Industries will feature its heavy-duty OEM dynamometer that it supplied to OEMs. The Dynocom DC-1250 has several product changes, including an increase in the shaft sizes, from 1.25” to 1.5”; the addition of a larger eddy brake rated at 700 hp (instead of 600 hp); X-Cut knurling; and integrated tie down electronic anchoring indication. These features allow the dyno to support higher speeds, higher torque/power and increased repeatability. The best news to end users is the price: $14,995 for 2WD and $34,995 for AWD. The DC-1250 is a compact, quad roller dynamometer suitable for a wide variety of applications, including RWD, FWD cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visit www.dynocom.net for more details.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org. The newest submissions will be included in SEMA eNews.

For information on the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Announce Your SEMA Show Product Intros in eNews
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07
 New Product Showcase
 Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org to be included in SEMA eNews.

The SEMA Show annually features the latest product innovations and introductions from all markets within the specialty-equipment industry. The Show's 2008 New Products Showcase featured more than 1,600 product entries.

Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Here is the latest new product announcements:

BedRyder Inc. will introduce its new truck bed seating product at the 2009 SEMA Show. Useful for getting everyone to the lake, campsite, desert, hunting or fishing spot in one vehicle, and tailgating before the game. According to the company, BedRyder is:

  • the only removable truck bed seating device that meets federal safety standards for passenger seating.
  • works with or without truck bed shells or toppers
  • is completely removable in seconds
  • fits both compact and fullsize trucks
  • legal in all 50 states

Some states do have stipulations for use. Get more information and see your state requirements at www.bedryder.com.

Dynocom Industries will feature its heavy-duty OEM dynamometer that it supplied to OEMs. The Dynocom DC-1250 has several product changes, including an increase in the shaft sizes, from 1.25” to 1.5”; the addition of a larger eddy brake rated at 700 hp (instead of 600 hp); X-Cut knurling; and integrated tie down electronic anchoring indication. These features allow the dyno to support higher speeds, higher torque/power and increased repeatability. The best news to end users is the price: $14,995 for 2WD and $34,995 for AWD. The DC-1250 is a compact, quad roller dynamometer suitable for a wide variety of applications, including RWD, FWD cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visit www.dynocom.net for more details.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org. The newest submissions will be included in SEMA eNews.

For information on the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Announce Your SEMA Show Product Intros in eNews
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07
 New Product Showcase
 Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org to be included in SEMA eNews.

The SEMA Show annually features the latest product innovations and introductions from all markets within the specialty-equipment industry. The Show's 2008 New Products Showcase featured more than 1,600 product entries.

Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Here is the latest new product announcements:

BedRyder Inc. will introduce its new truck bed seating product at the 2009 SEMA Show. Useful for getting everyone to the lake, campsite, desert, hunting or fishing spot in one vehicle, and tailgating before the game. According to the company, BedRyder is:

  • the only removable truck bed seating device that meets federal safety standards for passenger seating.
  • works with or without truck bed shells or toppers
  • is completely removable in seconds
  • fits both compact and fullsize trucks
  • legal in all 50 states

Some states do have stipulations for use. Get more information and see your state requirements at www.bedryder.com.

Dynocom Industries will feature its heavy-duty OEM dynamometer that it supplied to OEMs. The Dynocom DC-1250 has several product changes, including an increase in the shaft sizes, from 1.25” to 1.5”; the addition of a larger eddy brake rated at 700 hp (instead of 600 hp); X-Cut knurling; and integrated tie down electronic anchoring indication. These features allow the dyno to support higher speeds, higher torque/power and increased repeatability. The best news to end users is the price: $14,995 for 2WD and $34,995 for AWD. The DC-1250 is a compact, quad roller dynamometer suitable for a wide variety of applications, including RWD, FWD cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visit www.dynocom.net for more details.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org. The newest submissions will be included in SEMA eNews.

For information on the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Announce Your SEMA Show Product Intros in eNews
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07
 New Product Showcase
 Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org to be included in SEMA eNews.

The SEMA Show annually features the latest product innovations and introductions from all markets within the specialty-equipment industry. The Show's 2008 New Products Showcase featured more than 1,600 product entries.

Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Here is the latest new product announcements:

BedRyder Inc. will introduce its new truck bed seating product at the 2009 SEMA Show. Useful for getting everyone to the lake, campsite, desert, hunting or fishing spot in one vehicle, and tailgating before the game. According to the company, BedRyder is:

  • the only removable truck bed seating device that meets federal safety standards for passenger seating.
  • works with or without truck bed shells or toppers
  • is completely removable in seconds
  • fits both compact and fullsize trucks
  • legal in all 50 states

Some states do have stipulations for use. Get more information and see your state requirements at www.bedryder.com.

Dynocom Industries will feature its heavy-duty OEM dynamometer that it supplied to OEMs. The Dynocom DC-1250 has several product changes, including an increase in the shaft sizes, from 1.25” to 1.5”; the addition of a larger eddy brake rated at 700 hp (instead of 600 hp); X-Cut knurling; and integrated tie down electronic anchoring indication. These features allow the dyno to support higher speeds, higher torque/power and increased repeatability. The best news to end users is the price: $14,995 for 2WD and $34,995 for AWD. The DC-1250 is a compact, quad roller dynamometer suitable for a wide variety of applications, including RWD, FWD cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visit www.dynocom.net for more details.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org. The newest submissions will be included in SEMA eNews.

For information on the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Announce Your SEMA Show Product Intros in eNews
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:07
 New Product Showcase
 Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org to be included in SEMA eNews.

The SEMA Show annually features the latest product innovations and introductions from all markets within the specialty-equipment industry. The Show's 2008 New Products Showcase featured more than 1,600 product entries.

Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Here is the latest new product announcements:

BedRyder Inc. will introduce its new truck bed seating product at the 2009 SEMA Show. Useful for getting everyone to the lake, campsite, desert, hunting or fishing spot in one vehicle, and tailgating before the game. According to the company, BedRyder is:

  • the only removable truck bed seating device that meets federal safety standards for passenger seating.
  • works with or without truck bed shells or toppers
  • is completely removable in seconds
  • fits both compact and fullsize trucks
  • legal in all 50 states

Some states do have stipulations for use. Get more information and see your state requirements at www.bedryder.com.

Dynocom Industries will feature its heavy-duty OEM dynamometer that it supplied to OEMs. The Dynocom DC-1250 has several product changes, including an increase in the shaft sizes, from 1.25” to 1.5”; the addition of a larger eddy brake rated at 700 hp (instead of 600 hp); X-Cut knurling; and integrated tie down electronic anchoring indication. These features allow the dyno to support higher speeds, higher torque/power and increased repeatability. The best news to end users is the price: $14,995 for 2WD and $34,995 for AWD. The DC-1250 is a compact, quad roller dynamometer suitable for a wide variety of applications, including RWD, FWD cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visit www.dynocom.net for more details.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Submit information on your new product releases to editors@sema.org. The newest submissions will be included in SEMA eNews.

For information on the 2009 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.