Thu, 06/08/2017 - 14:20

In the mid-’50s, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) dispatched its Drag Safari to cross the country, preaching the gospel of safe, organized drag racing and helping local car clubs set up drag races of their own. Everything the Safari team needed to put on a race—from timing equipment to microphones and speakers—was loaded into a travel trailer and towed from coast to coast by a station wagon. (That same trailer, by the way, now enjoys retirement at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California.)

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/06/on-their-way-to-the-top-time

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 14:20

In the mid-’50s, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) dispatched its Drag Safari to cross the country, preaching the gospel of safe, organized drag racing and helping local car clubs set up drag races of their own. Everything the Safari team needed to put on a race—from timing equipment to microphones and speakers—was loaded into a travel trailer and towed from coast to coast by a station wagon. (That same trailer, by the way, now enjoys retirement at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California.)

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/06/on-their-way-to-the-top-time

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 14:05

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

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

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 13:58

In partnership with Mazda, the SEMA Garage has announced the ’17 Mazda CX-5 measuring session. Every angle and aspect of this best-selling CUV has been improved to make driving better, thanks to more than 250 enhancements. Mazda designers and engineers accomplished features including a quieter cabin and available metal wood trim without sacrificing driving dynamics. As a result, this carefully crafted and refined CX-5 is versatile, spacious, innovative and efficient, with up to an EPA-estimated 31 mpg (highway).

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 13:58

In partnership with Mazda, the SEMA Garage has announced the ’17 Mazda CX-5 measuring session. Every angle and aspect of this best-selling CUV has been improved to make driving better, thanks to more than 250 enhancements. Mazda designers and engineers accomplished features including a quieter cabin and available metal wood trim without sacrificing driving dynamics. As a result, this carefully crafted and refined CX-5 is versatile, spacious, innovative and efficient, with up to an EPA-estimated 31 mpg (highway).

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 13:58

In partnership with Mazda, the SEMA Garage has announced the ’17 Mazda CX-5 measuring session. Every angle and aspect of this best-selling CUV has been improved to make driving better, thanks to more than 250 enhancements. Mazda designers and engineers accomplished features including a quieter cabin and available metal wood trim without sacrificing driving dynamics. As a result, this carefully crafted and refined CX-5 is versatile, spacious, innovative and efficient, with up to an EPA-estimated 31 mpg (highway).

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 13:49

The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 13:49

The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 13:46

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 13:46

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.