By SEMA Editors

The champion can display the trophy for a year with its company name engraved among the winners. It must then be returned in a Stanley Cup-style tradition, as it will be up for grabs again at next year’s Pinewood Drag Races, when the company will have a chance to defend its title.

The SEMA Pinewood Drag Race's annual Industry Cup Challenge takes charitable giving to the next level.

Sponsoring companies are split into five divisions, where they race with high-quality, child-built pinewood cars. Each division crowns a winning company, which then goes on to represent that division in an all-out industry race to No. 1.

Everyone is a true winner as the charities (Austin Hatcher Foundation, Childhelp and Victory Junction) continue to help those in need, the disadvantaged children have fun building toy cars, and the industry engages the community in an overwhelmingly positive way.

The industry challengers each have a limited number of entrants in the following divisions:

• Warehouse Distributors
• Manufacturers
• Media Groups
• Rep Agencies
• Service Providers

The champion can display the impressive trophy for a year with its company name boldly engraved among the winners. It must then be returned, in a Stanley Cup-style tradition, as it will be up for grabs again at the next Pinewood Drags, when the company will have a chance to defend the title.

The donation cost is $1,000 per sponsoring company. The standard pinewood build rules apply to all competing vehicles. Vehicles are randomly assigned and the race is officiated by SEMA Cares volunteers.

For more information, contact the SEMA Cares staff liaison Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

2018 Industry Cup Challenge Winners

• Industry Cup Challenge Winner – Hot Rod
• Media Class – Hot Rod
• Service Providers Class – LGE*CTS
• Rep Agency Class – R&R Marketing
• Warehouse Distributor Class – RSD
• Manufacturer’s class – A.R.E.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Wholesale/Distribution Outbound Sales Lead: Torqued is hiring a wholesale/distribution outbound sales lead with prior outbound sales experience in motorsports/performance or general auto parts. Candidates must be well-spoken and communicative both verbally and digitally, thorough and self-motivated. Experience with Hubspot is a plus, but not required.

Sales/Shop Manager: LGE-CTS Motorsports is hiring an aftermarket/suspension sales associate. An off-road background of suspension and accessories for SUVs and trucks is a must. Candidates should have top-notch customer service skills, a positive and professional attitude, know how to close, be a quick learner and work well within the team and independently.

Automotive Customer Service Specialist: Energy Suspension is hiring an automotive customer service specialist to provide product application information, technical assistance, order processing and respond to emails. Occasional travel to local trade shows and events is required. Candidates must have basic automotive knowledge and prior customer service experience. Bilingualism is a plus.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (L.B. 38) to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles failed to pass before the Nebraska legislature adjourned for 2019.

Legislation (L.B. 38) to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles failed to pass before the Nebraska legislature adjourned for 2019. The SEMA-supported bill is eligible to be reconsidered during next year’s legislative session.

In 2016, Nebraska passed legislation allowing owners of vehicles not originally equipped with a front bracket the option to request a single license plate for a $100 annual fee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (L.B. 38) to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles failed to pass before the Nebraska legislature adjourned for 2019.

Legislation (L.B. 38) to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles failed to pass before the Nebraska legislature adjourned for 2019. The SEMA-supported bill is eligible to be reconsidered during next year’s legislative session.

In 2016, Nebraska passed legislation allowing owners of vehicles not originally equipped with a front bracket the option to request a single license plate for a $100 annual fee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (L.B. 38) to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles failed to pass before the Nebraska legislature adjourned for 2019.

Legislation (L.B. 38) to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles failed to pass before the Nebraska legislature adjourned for 2019. The SEMA-supported bill is eligible to be reconsidered during next year’s legislative session.

In 2016, Nebraska passed legislation allowing owners of vehicles not originally equipped with a front bracket the option to request a single license plate for a $100 annual fee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (L.B. 38) to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles failed to pass before the Nebraska legislature adjourned for 2019.

Legislation (L.B. 38) to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles failed to pass before the Nebraska legislature adjourned for 2019. The SEMA-supported bill is eligible to be reconsidered during next year’s legislative session.

In 2016, Nebraska passed legislation allowing owners of vehicles not originally equipped with a front bracket the option to request a single license plate for a $100 annual fee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.