Nearly 100 exhibitors demonstrated their commitment to getting the most out of the 2010 SEMA Show by taking part in the first-ever SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Held May 26–27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the event included two days of training on topics designed to increase efficiencies and enhance return on investment.

“The Summit gave us a great opportunity to work with exhibitors individually and in person,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “We’re glad that so many companies invested the time to join us. With five months to go before the SEMA Show, they can now take what they learned and prepare for a truly successful event in November.”

Participating exhibitors heard from key staff members and trade show experts on issues such as how to maximize their Show presence, target relevant buyers, expand marketing reach and more. In recognition of completing the training program, participants earned the “Certified 2010 SEMA Show Exhibitor” designation.

Show organizers will continue to work with all SEMA Show exhibitors on how to get the most out of the upcoming event. To learn more about programs available to exhibitors, contact Jeff Pressman at jpressman@convexx.com or 702/450-7662.

2010 Certified SEMA Show Exhibitors:

Holding a press conference at the SEMA Show is ideal for communicating news to several reporters quickly and efficiently.

Exhibitors making newsworthy announcements that may appeal to a wide-reaching group of media may want to consider holding a press conference during the SEMA Show. Press conferences are ideal for communicating news to several reporters quickly and efficiently.

All press conferences are scheduled by SEMA and included in an official schedule that is promoted to the media. Exhibitors may submit an application to hold a press conference before the deadline on September 3, 2010. There is no cost to hold a press conference.

To apply for a press conference or learn more, visit www.SEMAShow.com/mediaconference. Additional questions may be sent to pr@sema.org or call 909/978-6723.

Holding a press conference at the SEMA Show is ideal for communicating news to several reporters quickly and efficiently.

Exhibitors making newsworthy announcements that may appeal to a wide-reaching group of media may want to consider holding a press conference during the SEMA Show. Press conferences are ideal for communicating news to several reporters quickly and efficiently.

All press conferences are scheduled by SEMA and included in an official schedule that is promoted to the media. Exhibitors may submit an application to hold a press conference before the deadline on September 3, 2010. There is no cost to hold a press conference.

To apply for a press conference or learn more, visit www.SEMAShow.com/mediaconference. Additional questions may be sent to pr@sema.org or call 909/978-6723.

Holding a press conference at the SEMA Show is ideal for communicating news to several reporters quickly and efficiently.

Exhibitors making newsworthy announcements that may appeal to a wide-reaching group of media may want to consider holding a press conference during the SEMA Show. Press conferences are ideal for communicating news to several reporters quickly and efficiently.

All press conferences are scheduled by SEMA and included in an official schedule that is promoted to the media. Exhibitors may submit an application to hold a press conference before the deadline on September 3, 2010. There is no cost to hold a press conference.

To apply for a press conference or learn more, visit www.SEMAShow.com/mediaconference. Additional questions may be sent to pr@sema.org or call 909/978-6723.

SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

SEMA invites all Manufacturer Members to attend a measuring session for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Silverado HD. Attendance is by pre-registration only and cameras will be permitted. Don't wait to RSVP, as the deadline to register is Monday, June 14. For further details, contact Bill Wolf, Kelly Clancy, or call 909/978-6735.

Tuff Stuff Performance Accessories hired Mike Stasko as marketing manager to lead and implement the company’s new marketing programs. Stasko has been in the performance industry for nearly 35 years, having held marketing positions at Mr. Gasket Company, Corsa Performance and most recently as the marketing manager at Prestolite Performance.

The TTXGP, which bills itself as the world’s first zero-carbon race series, held its inaugural U.S. race during the West Coast Moto Jam at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. ZeroAgni rider Shawn Higbee won the race after a long battle with Lightening Motorcycles rider Michael Barnes. Both riders delivered lap times on electric motorcycles just 18 seconds off the AMA Superbike pace, according to race officials. WerkStatt rider Jennifer Bromme, riding a Mavizen TTX02, suffered a software glitch on her first lap and needed to reboot her bike, but still managed a fourth-place finish. For more information, visit www.egrandprix.com.

Ignition products company Enerpulse Inc. announced that its proprietary Pulstar pulse plugs will be test-marketed by O'Reilly Auto Parts in selected premium stores in Atlanta, Houston and Dallas. The program involves a patented, proprietary technology with five SKUs covering approximately 75% of the automobiles and light-duty trucks in the United States.

Automotive manufacturers seeking to use rapidly advancing laser die-cutting technology for flexible circuits, membrane switches and other electronic components, gaskets, belts, discs, dashboards, panels and additional automotive components can now determine if the materials they use can be handled by modern laser die cutting technology by sending samples for engineering studies and analyses to the new Spartanics Laser Cutting Applications Laboratory for Materials Research. The company provides no-cost detailed engineering analyses of maximum material thicknesses that can be handled with these different substrates, including brand-name materials, correlated to laser power and other variables. More information is available here.

Red Line Synthetic Oil renewed its sponsorship of the 2010 Pirelli Ultimate Track Car Challenge (UTCC) presented by Grassroots Motorsports magazine. Red Line has also arranged for James Clay—owner and lead driver of the BimmerWorld Grand Am BMW team—to provide insight on lubricant choices for track day/road race applications similar to those experienced in this event. The input will allow UTCC competitors to further develop their cars with the latest race-proven Red Line Synthetic Oil and provide insight from a top-ranked pro driver on his home track.

Lexani Lifestyle has created an annual event with an atmosphere of excitement and diversity for people of all ages. Set for July 25, at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, the event will feature a line up of alternative and hip-hop musical performances, a competition car show with a variety of makes and models, amusement rides, art, food, freestyle motocross demos, MMA demos, a swimsuit contest and celebrity and pro-athlete appearances. Current sponsors include Truckin', Rides, Lowrider, XXL, Dupont Registry and Lexani Performance Tires. For Sponsorship and booth information contact David Crockett at dcrockett@lexani.com or by phone at 951-808-4220. For Presale ticket prices and more information about the show go to www.lexanifest.com.