By Lindsay Bianco

During the Build Days, volunteers help children paint, decorate and assemble pinewood cars, which will then be auctioned off and raced at the SEMA Installation & Gala to benefit SEMA Cares partner charities.

The SEMA Cares Committee invites SEMA members and their families (of all ages) to volunteer at its annual Pinewood Build Days. The first events are at Childhelp, Saturday, May 11, in Beaumont, California, and Lignum, Virginia. During the Build Days, volunteers help children paint, decorate and assemble pinewood cars, which will then be auctioned off and raced at the SEMA Installation & Gala to benefit SEMA Cares partner charities: Austin Hatcher Foundation, Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Childhelp Merv Griffin Village (Beaumont, California)
Saturday, May 11

Childhelp (Lignum, Virginia)
Saturday, May 11

Austin Hatcher Foundation (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
Saturday, May 18

Victory Junction (Randleman, North Carolina)
Tuesday, June 25

Austin Hatcher Foundation benefits pediatric cancer patients, providing programs and services to more than 70,000 children and their families. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with SEMA Cares. If you’re interested in participating in one of the build days, contact Lindsay Bianco, SEMA Cares staff liaison, at lindsayb@sema.org or (909) 978-6692.

If you are unable to join us, but would like to make a difference, consider sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood car.

By Lindsay Bianco

During the Build Days, volunteers help children paint, decorate and assemble pinewood cars, which will then be auctioned off and raced at the SEMA Installation & Gala to benefit SEMA Cares partner charities.

The SEMA Cares Committee invites SEMA members and their families (of all ages) to volunteer at its annual Pinewood Build Days. The first events are at Childhelp, Saturday, May 11, in Beaumont, California, and Lignum, Virginia. During the Build Days, volunteers help children paint, decorate and assemble pinewood cars, which will then be auctioned off and raced at the SEMA Installation & Gala to benefit SEMA Cares partner charities: Austin Hatcher Foundation, Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Childhelp Merv Griffin Village (Beaumont, California)
Saturday, May 11

Childhelp (Lignum, Virginia)
Saturday, May 11

Austin Hatcher Foundation (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
Saturday, May 18

Victory Junction (Randleman, North Carolina)
Tuesday, June 25

Austin Hatcher Foundation benefits pediatric cancer patients, providing programs and services to more than 70,000 children and their families. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with SEMA Cares. If you’re interested in participating in one of the build days, contact Lindsay Bianco, SEMA Cares staff liaison, at lindsayb@sema.org or (909) 978-6692.

If you are unable to join us, but would like to make a difference, consider sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood car.

By Lindsay Bianco

During the Build Days, volunteers help children paint, decorate and assemble pinewood cars, which will then be auctioned off and raced at the SEMA Installation & Gala to benefit SEMA Cares partner charities.

The SEMA Cares Committee invites SEMA members and their families (of all ages) to volunteer at its annual Pinewood Build Days. The first events are at Childhelp, Saturday, May 11, in Beaumont, California, and Lignum, Virginia. During the Build Days, volunteers help children paint, decorate and assemble pinewood cars, which will then be auctioned off and raced at the SEMA Installation & Gala to benefit SEMA Cares partner charities: Austin Hatcher Foundation, Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Childhelp Merv Griffin Village (Beaumont, California)
Saturday, May 11

Childhelp (Lignum, Virginia)
Saturday, May 11

Austin Hatcher Foundation (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
Saturday, May 18

Victory Junction (Randleman, North Carolina)
Tuesday, June 25

Austin Hatcher Foundation benefits pediatric cancer patients, providing programs and services to more than 70,000 children and their families. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with SEMA Cares. If you’re interested in participating in one of the build days, contact Lindsay Bianco, SEMA Cares staff liaison, at lindsayb@sema.org or (909) 978-6692.

If you are unable to join us, but would like to make a difference, consider sponsoring a SEMA Cares Pinewood car.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA members can support children in need by sponsoring or building pinewood cars that will compete six-wide during the Pinewood races, held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation & Gala.

The Pinewood Drag Race season is officially open, providing members the opportunity to support children in need by sponsoring or building pinewood cars that will compete six-wide during the Pinewood races, held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation & Gala.

Hundreds of SEMA-member companies step up each year to sponsor pinewood cars, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting SEMA Cares charities.

SEMA members can race either a car or a truck in three classes: Build It For Me (BIFM), Stock and Unlimited. Members can either sponsor child-built cars and trucks in the Build-It-For-Me (BIFM) or Stock Class, or they can build and enter their own SEMA-supplied stock car or truck. Stock-Class racing usually garners the most entries with a typical speed of 3.2 seconds on a 50-ft. track. For hardcore speed enthusiasts, the Unlimited Class has only one rule—that one item from the stock kit be used. Cars in this class run sub-3 seconds, and many of the past top builders include some of the most recognized names in the industry.

Proceeds from the races will benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp, Victory Junction and the Austin Hatcher Foundation.

The SEMA Installation & Gala is scheduled for Friday, July 26, at the Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, California.

Buy tickets for the 2019 SEMA Installation & Gala.

Sponsor a pinewood.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA members can support children in need by sponsoring or building pinewood cars that will compete six-wide during the Pinewood races, held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation & Gala.

The Pinewood Drag Race season is officially open, providing members the opportunity to support children in need by sponsoring or building pinewood cars that will compete six-wide during the Pinewood races, held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation & Gala.

Hundreds of SEMA-member companies step up each year to sponsor pinewood cars, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting SEMA Cares charities.

SEMA members can race either a car or a truck in three classes: Build It For Me (BIFM), Stock and Unlimited. Members can either sponsor child-built cars and trucks in the Build-It-For-Me (BIFM) or Stock Class, or they can build and enter their own SEMA-supplied stock car or truck. Stock-Class racing usually garners the most entries with a typical speed of 3.2 seconds on a 50-ft. track. For hardcore speed enthusiasts, the Unlimited Class has only one rule—that one item from the stock kit be used. Cars in this class run sub-3 seconds, and many of the past top builders include some of the most recognized names in the industry.

Proceeds from the races will benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp, Victory Junction and the Austin Hatcher Foundation.

The SEMA Installation & Gala is scheduled for Friday, July 26, at the Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, California.

Buy tickets for the 2019 SEMA Installation & Gala.

Sponsor a pinewood.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitor Summit attendees will learn best practices for creating a budget that will limit Show expenses, the steps needed to ensure timely freight delivery and booth set-up, highlight how to enhance your company’s presence at the Show through affordable sponsorship packages and more.

SEMA Show Exhibitors: Now that you have secured your booth, the next step is to ensure that you are prepared to take advantage of the the Show's business and selling opportunities by participating in the 2019 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit.

To be held in Las Vegas, June 17–19, the Summit features presentations and workshops by trade show veterans and SEMA Show staff. Summit attendees will learn best practices for creating a budget that will limit Show expenses, the steps needed to ensure timely freight delivery and booth set-up, how to enhance their company’s presence at the Show through affordable sponsorship packages and more.

In addition to the workshops and presentations, Summit attendees will also have access to all of the presenters, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso.

Space for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is limited. Applications for the Summit are due by Monday, June 3. Cost for the event is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. The only expense that attendees will incur is transportation to and from the event.

To register and for more information, visit www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit. To learn more about the 2019 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitor Summit attendees will learn best practices for creating a budget that will limit Show expenses, the steps needed to ensure timely freight delivery and booth set-up, highlight how to enhance your company’s presence at the Show through affordable sponsorship packages and more.

SEMA Show Exhibitors: Now that you have secured your booth, the next step is to ensure that you are prepared to take advantage of the the Show's business and selling opportunities by participating in the 2019 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit.

To be held in Las Vegas, June 17–19, the Summit features presentations and workshops by trade show veterans and SEMA Show staff. Summit attendees will learn best practices for creating a budget that will limit Show expenses, the steps needed to ensure timely freight delivery and booth set-up, how to enhance their company’s presence at the Show through affordable sponsorship packages and more.

In addition to the workshops and presentations, Summit attendees will also have access to all of the presenters, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso.

Space for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is limited. Applications for the Summit are due by Monday, June 3. Cost for the event is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. The only expense that attendees will incur is transportation to and from the event.

To register and for more information, visit www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit. To learn more about the 2019 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitor Summit attendees will learn best practices for creating a budget that will limit Show expenses, the steps needed to ensure timely freight delivery and booth set-up, highlight how to enhance your company’s presence at the Show through affordable sponsorship packages and more.

SEMA Show Exhibitors: Now that you have secured your booth, the next step is to ensure that you are prepared to take advantage of the the Show's business and selling opportunities by participating in the 2019 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit.

To be held in Las Vegas, June 17–19, the Summit features presentations and workshops by trade show veterans and SEMA Show staff. Summit attendees will learn best practices for creating a budget that will limit Show expenses, the steps needed to ensure timely freight delivery and booth set-up, how to enhance their company’s presence at the Show through affordable sponsorship packages and more.

In addition to the workshops and presentations, Summit attendees will also have access to all of the presenters, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso.

Space for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is limited. Applications for the Summit are due by Monday, June 3. Cost for the event is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. The only expense that attendees will incur is transportation to and from the event.

To register and for more information, visit www.SEMAShow.com/exhibitor-summit. To learn more about the 2019 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Encore at Wynn is among several Five-Star hotels in the SEMA Show block.

SEMA Showgoers who want to stay in style are encouraged to make reservations at these hotels while rooms are still available.

With a quick look on the www.SEMAShow.com/travel homepage, Showgoers can see a list of hotels available along with the star rating, rate per night and distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center. Here are eight Five-Star hotels in the SEMA Show block:

• Aria Resort & Casino
• Bellagio
• Caesars Palace
• Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
• Encore at Wynn
• Trump Hotel Las Vegas
• Vdarra Hotel & Spa at CityCenter
• Wynn Las Vegas

Showgoers booking through the SEMA Show housing partner receive guaranteed low rates on a wide range of hotel properties at locations on and off the Las Vegas Strip.

When making your hotel reservations through the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page, you are receiving the most affordable and convenient hotel options through our partnership with onPeak, the only official hotel provider for the 2019 SEMA Show. All negotiated rates provided by onPeak include resort fees and will allow you to change or cancel your reservation without any financial penalties.

More information about the SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, is available on www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Encore at Wynn is among several Five-Star hotels in the SEMA Show block.

SEMA Showgoers who want to stay in style are encouraged to make reservations at these hotels while rooms are still available.

With a quick look on the www.SEMAShow.com/travel homepage, Showgoers can see a list of hotels available along with the star rating, rate per night and distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center. Here are eight Five-Star hotels in the SEMA Show block:

• Aria Resort & Casino
• Bellagio
• Caesars Palace
• Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
• Encore at Wynn
• Trump Hotel Las Vegas
• Vdarra Hotel & Spa at CityCenter
• Wynn Las Vegas

Showgoers booking through the SEMA Show housing partner receive guaranteed low rates on a wide range of hotel properties at locations on and off the Las Vegas Strip.

When making your hotel reservations through the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page, you are receiving the most affordable and convenient hotel options through our partnership with onPeak, the only official hotel provider for the 2019 SEMA Show. All negotiated rates provided by onPeak include resort fees and will allow you to change or cancel your reservation without any financial penalties.

More information about the SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, is available on www.SEMAShow.com.