By Kristopher Porter

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) has announced its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry. The event is designed to:

• Assist female students in gaining a broad understanding of opportunities in the industry.
• Help female students identify their interests and how they might connect with specific niche market segments and/or companies in the industry.
• Provide an opportunity for female automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but an RSVP is required. Tickets are available here.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) has announced its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry. The event is designed to:

• Assist female students in gaining a broad understanding of opportunities in the industry.
• Help female students identify their interests and how they might connect with specific niche market segments and/or companies in the industry.
• Provide an opportunity for female automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but an RSVP is required. Tickets are available here.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) has announced its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry. The event is designed to:

• Assist female students in gaining a broad understanding of opportunities in the industry.
• Help female students identify their interests and how they might connect with specific niche market segments and/or companies in the industry.
• Provide an opportunity for female automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but an RSVP is required. Tickets are available here.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

The Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is looking for awesome truck, SUV and off-road builds to display at the 2019 SEMA Show as a part of its feature vehicle program.

The Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is looking for awesome truck, SUV and off-road builds to display at the 2019 SEMA Show as a part of its feature vehicle program. Applications are now open; the council is looking for submissions in areas such as lifted vehicles, diesel, Jeep, SUV, off-road, UTV and street/lowered vehicles.

The SEMA Show is the best-attended trade event in the automotive aftermarket industry, attracting more than 60,000 qualified buyers. Having a feature vehicle at the Show will bring invaluable exposure for the builders and manufacturers whose parts are featured on each vehicle.  

Six vehicles will be selected as a part of the 2019 TORA feature vehicle program. At least one vehicle will be displayed in the TORA booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Upper South Hall, while the other five will be featured outside of the LVCC South Hall, where thousands of people spend time every day of the Show. If selected, the cost of these spots is $2,000; applicants must also make a donation of $500 to SEMA Cares charities on top of the premium placement fee. Payment must be made by September 30, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT), otherwise your spot will be forfeited.

Applications are due September 3, by 5:00 p.m. (PDT). Get your name out there as a builder; submit your application today!

By Kristopher Porter

The Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is looking for awesome truck, SUV and off-road builds to display at the 2019 SEMA Show as a part of its feature vehicle program.

The Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is looking for awesome truck, SUV and off-road builds to display at the 2019 SEMA Show as a part of its feature vehicle program. Applications are now open; the council is looking for submissions in areas such as lifted vehicles, diesel, Jeep, SUV, off-road, UTV and street/lowered vehicles.

The SEMA Show is the best-attended trade event in the automotive aftermarket industry, attracting more than 60,000 qualified buyers. Having a feature vehicle at the Show will bring invaluable exposure for the builders and manufacturers whose parts are featured on each vehicle.  

Six vehicles will be selected as a part of the 2019 TORA feature vehicle program. At least one vehicle will be displayed in the TORA booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Upper South Hall, while the other five will be featured outside of the LVCC South Hall, where thousands of people spend time every day of the Show. If selected, the cost of these spots is $2,000; applicants must also make a donation of $500 to SEMA Cares charities on top of the premium placement fee. Payment must be made by September 30, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT), otherwise your spot will be forfeited.

Applications are due September 3, by 5:00 p.m. (PDT). Get your name out there as a builder; submit your application today!

By SEMA Editors

Registration is open for SEMA Battle of the Builders, a car-build competition that provides added exposure to SEMA Show exhibitors and customizers.

Customizers with a car or truck displayed at the 2019 SEMA Show are invited to register now to participate in the sixth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders, a car-build competition that provides added exposure to exhibitors and builders, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors.

Contested during the SEMA Show, November 5–8 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Battle of the Builders contest shines a spotlight on the talents of builders already taking part in the automotive trade event and the products that make the builds unique.

“All builders who display a vehicle at the SEMA Show this year can benefit from the added industry and media exposure that the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition provides,” said SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting. “It’s a great way for exhibitors who are displaying a vehicle to increase awareness for their products and brand.”

For the second straight year, the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition will recognize a winner in four different categories—Hot Rod, Truck/Off-Road, Sport Compact and Young Guns—before crowning one overall top builder during SEMA Ignited, the official SEMA Show after-party, which will be recorded for a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air in early 2020. By entering the contest, all competitors, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors could be featured in the TV show.

As part of SEMA’s initiative to promote vehicle customization to a younger generation and make the hobby accessible to more people, the association partnered with nine regional events to award one builder 27 years and younger at each venue an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2019 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature vehicle spot at the Show and entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. A 10th winner will be decided by an online fan vote later in the year.

“For the third straight year, we canvassed the country in search for young builders with great craftsmanship and talent for customizing,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, PR and communications. “We want to give these up-and-coming builders the opportunity to compete alongside established builders, show off their skills to a national audience and inspire a new generation of young builders.”

To register, or for more information on how to shine a spotlight on your car build and brand through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, log on to www.semashow.com/botb. The deadline to register is August 30. 

By SEMA Editors

Registration is open for SEMA Battle of the Builders, a car-build competition that provides added exposure to SEMA Show exhibitors and customizers.

Customizers with a car or truck displayed at the 2019 SEMA Show are invited to register now to participate in the sixth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders, a car-build competition that provides added exposure to exhibitors and builders, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors.

Contested during the SEMA Show, November 5–8 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Battle of the Builders contest shines a spotlight on the talents of builders already taking part in the automotive trade event and the products that make the builds unique.

“All builders who display a vehicle at the SEMA Show this year can benefit from the added industry and media exposure that the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition provides,” said SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting. “It’s a great way for exhibitors who are displaying a vehicle to increase awareness for their products and brand.”

For the second straight year, the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition will recognize a winner in four different categories—Hot Rod, Truck/Off-Road, Sport Compact and Young Guns—before crowning one overall top builder during SEMA Ignited, the official SEMA Show after-party, which will be recorded for a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air in early 2020. By entering the contest, all competitors, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors could be featured in the TV show.

As part of SEMA’s initiative to promote vehicle customization to a younger generation and make the hobby accessible to more people, the association partnered with nine regional events to award one builder 27 years and younger at each venue an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2019 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature vehicle spot at the Show and entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. A 10th winner will be decided by an online fan vote later in the year.

“For the third straight year, we canvassed the country in search for young builders with great craftsmanship and talent for customizing,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, PR and communications. “We want to give these up-and-coming builders the opportunity to compete alongside established builders, show off their skills to a national audience and inspire a new generation of young builders.”

To register, or for more information on how to shine a spotlight on your car build and brand through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, log on to www.semashow.com/botb. The deadline to register is August 30. 

By SEMA Editors

Registration is open for SEMA Battle of the Builders, a car-build competition that provides added exposure to SEMA Show exhibitors and customizers.

Customizers with a car or truck displayed at the 2019 SEMA Show are invited to register now to participate in the sixth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders, a car-build competition that provides added exposure to exhibitors and builders, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors.

Contested during the SEMA Show, November 5–8 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Battle of the Builders contest shines a spotlight on the talents of builders already taking part in the automotive trade event and the products that make the builds unique.

“All builders who display a vehicle at the SEMA Show this year can benefit from the added industry and media exposure that the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition provides,” said SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting. “It’s a great way for exhibitors who are displaying a vehicle to increase awareness for their products and brand.”

For the second straight year, the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition will recognize a winner in four different categories—Hot Rod, Truck/Off-Road, Sport Compact and Young Guns—before crowning one overall top builder during SEMA Ignited, the official SEMA Show after-party, which will be recorded for a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air in early 2020. By entering the contest, all competitors, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors could be featured in the TV show.

As part of SEMA’s initiative to promote vehicle customization to a younger generation and make the hobby accessible to more people, the association partnered with nine regional events to award one builder 27 years and younger at each venue an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2019 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature vehicle spot at the Show and entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. A 10th winner will be decided by an online fan vote later in the year.

“For the third straight year, we canvassed the country in search for young builders with great craftsmanship and talent for customizing,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, PR and communications. “We want to give these up-and-coming builders the opportunity to compete alongside established builders, show off their skills to a national audience and inspire a new generation of young builders.”

To register, or for more information on how to shine a spotlight on your car build and brand through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, log on to www.semashow.com/botb. The deadline to register is August 30. 

Compiled by SEMA Editors

James Deane defeated Fredric Aasbo in the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship in St. Louis.

James Deane Wins Formula DRIFT St. Louis Round, Alec Robbins Wins PRO 2

James Deane faced Fredric Aasbo in the 2019 Formula DRIFT Black Magic PRO Championship at the World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis last weekend. Deane led the first run, drifting close to the wall in the transition and giving Aasbo a serious workout. However, Aasbo remained in close proximity throughout. On the second run, Aasbo’s lines weren’t as deep, but Deane didn’t have the same proximity as his rival. However, Deane won with a split decision and jumped to the top of the 2019 Formula DRIFT Black Magic PRO Championship by a single point.

In the PRO 2 Final, Jorn Charpentier’s green/black E46 BMW lined up alongside the red/white 350Z of Alec Robbins. With Robbins leading the first run, both would make small mistakes and the BMW was forced to make several corrections to catch Robbins. On the second run, with Charpentier in the lead, the two drivers again had flawed runs but Robbins was judged to have superior proximity and took the round win, leapfrogging him up the 2019 Formula DRIFT Link ECU PRO2 Championship table into fifth place. Charpentier is now in second place, just five points behind Championship leader Trenton Beechum.

The 2019 Formula DRIFT series continues on September 12–14 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, for the Advance Auto Parts Showdown presented by Rain-X. It will be the seventh and penultimate round of the Formula DRIFT Black Magic PRO Championship as well as the fourth and final round of the Formula DRIFT Link ECU PRO2 Championship. Visit the Formula DRIFT website for complete event results and more information.

Madison Smith was the Summit Racing Equipment 7.90 class winner.

Winners Crowned at Second Annual American Jr. Dragster Challenge

The second annual American Jr. Dragster Challenge presented by Capco Contractors wrapped up last Saturday with winners in four categories crowned after a day of eliminations. The Texas Motorplex once again played host to the event, which benefitted Children’s Health hospital in Dallas. During the race, Texas Motorplex General Manager Andy Carter and Sales Director Terry Smith presented Kyra Barnett from Children’s Health a check for $1,500 and a commemorative event racing helmet.

The category winners included Summit Racing Equipment 7.90 class winner Madison Smith and runner-up Conner Rivers. The Lucas Oil 8.90 class winner was Brody Tigue, who outlasted Grant Wiley in the final. Tyler Janousek took top honors in the Snap-on Tools 11.90/13.90 class over Caden Keys. Finally, in the Valvoline Instant Oil Changer All Run class, Trent Augustyn defeated Braden Bettis to get the win.

Permatex Sponsors StarCom Racing Team at NASCAR 2019 Bristol Night Race

Permatex will sponsor the StarCom Racing Team at the 2019 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17. The race represents Permatex’s second sponsorship of the season for StarCom’s 00 Camaro and driver Landon Cassill in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Permatex kicked off the racing season with a corporate sponsorship of StarCom in the Daytona 500.

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

Getting Cloud Security Right

One of the leading cloud-security non-profits, the Cloud Security Alliance, has a 53-page e-book that examines all of the aspect of cloud-computing security.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2019/08/getting-cloud-security-right