By Becca Butler

SEMA Ignited is open to the public and includes vehicles, demonstrations, industry celebrities, entertainment and excitement from the SEMA Show.

SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party taking place in Las Vegas on Friday, November 6, 2015, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.—offers free admission to all students with a valid student ID and members of the military, both active and retired. Students and military personnel are still required to register for the free tickets.

The Friday-night festival connects consumers with SEMA Show vehicles and can be described as the ultimate fan experience. While the SEMA Show is an exclusive event open only to those working in the industry, SEMA Ignited is open to the public and includes vehicles, demonstrations, industry celebrities, entertainment and excitement from the SEMA Show.

Industry professionals with SEMA Show credentials can attend the event at no cost. Showgoers simply need to select “SEMA Ignited” as an event they plan to attend when applying for the Show, then have their SEMA Show credentials with them at SEMA Ignited. Consumers tickets are available at www.semaignited.com.

This story was originally published on July 16, 2015. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

By Becca Butler

SEMA Ignited is open to the public and includes vehicles, demonstrations, industry celebrities, entertainment and excitement from the SEMA Show.

SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party taking place in Las Vegas on Friday, November 6, 2015, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.—offers free admission to all students with a valid student ID and members of the military, both active and retired. Students and military personnel are still required to register for the free tickets.

The Friday-night festival connects consumers with SEMA Show vehicles and can be described as the ultimate fan experience. While the SEMA Show is an exclusive event open only to those working in the industry, SEMA Ignited is open to the public and includes vehicles, demonstrations, industry celebrities, entertainment and excitement from the SEMA Show.

Industry professionals with SEMA Show credentials can attend the event at no cost. Showgoers simply need to select “SEMA Ignited” as an event they plan to attend when applying for the Show, then have their SEMA Show credentials with them at SEMA Ignited. Consumers tickets are available at www.semaignited.com.

This story was originally published on July 16, 2015. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

By Becca Butler

SEMA Ignited is open to the public and includes vehicles, demonstrations, industry celebrities, entertainment and excitement from the SEMA Show.

SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party taking place in Las Vegas on Friday, November 6, 2015, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.—offers free admission to all students with a valid student ID and members of the military, both active and retired. Students and military personnel are still required to register for the free tickets.

The Friday-night festival connects consumers with SEMA Show vehicles and can be described as the ultimate fan experience. While the SEMA Show is an exclusive event open only to those working in the industry, SEMA Ignited is open to the public and includes vehicles, demonstrations, industry celebrities, entertainment and excitement from the SEMA Show.

Industry professionals with SEMA Show credentials can attend the event at no cost. Showgoers simply need to select “SEMA Ignited” as an event they plan to attend when applying for the Show, then have their SEMA Show credentials with them at SEMA Ignited. Consumers tickets are available at www.semaignited.com.

This story was originally published on July 16, 2015. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

By Steve Wolcott

	The SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

It's easy and affordable to sponsor a child-built drag racer for only $95 with 100% of the proceeds going to qualified SEMA Cares charities. You can purchase a Build-It-For-Me car and help a child in need today.

The Council Cup is open to any Pinewood Drag Race class, including Build-It-For-Me, Stock and Unlimited. If your council chooses to sponsor a child-built Pinewood car, the SEMA Cares staff will ensure it's lubed and tuned on race day so that your council has a chance at glory and the checkered flag.

Once again held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. This elegant setting will play host to some of the most competitive drag racing on the planet. The finals will take place during the cocktail reception shortly before the banquet begins.
 
SEMA members can race either a car or 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—one item from the stock kit has to 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 specialty-equipment industry.
 
Proceeds from the races will benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides a camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares pinewood drag race car or truck is easy and rewarding. Help a child in need today.

By Steve Wolcott

	The SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

It's easy and affordable to sponsor a child-built drag racer for only $95 with 100% of the proceeds going to qualified SEMA Cares charities. You can purchase a Build-It-For-Me car and help a child in need today.

The Council Cup is open to any Pinewood Drag Race class, including Build-It-For-Me, Stock and Unlimited. If your council chooses to sponsor a child-built Pinewood car, the SEMA Cares staff will ensure it's lubed and tuned on race day so that your council has a chance at glory and the checkered flag.

Once again held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. This elegant setting will play host to some of the most competitive drag racing on the planet. The finals will take place during the cocktail reception shortly before the banquet begins.
 
SEMA members can race either a car or 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—one item from the stock kit has to 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 specialty-equipment industry.
 
Proceeds from the races will benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides a camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares pinewood drag race car or truck is easy and rewarding. Help a child in need today.

By Steve Wolcott

	The SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

It's easy and affordable to sponsor a child-built drag racer for only $95 with 100% of the proceeds going to qualified SEMA Cares charities. You can purchase a Build-It-For-Me car and help a child in need today.

The Council Cup is open to any Pinewood Drag Race class, including Build-It-For-Me, Stock and Unlimited. If your council chooses to sponsor a child-built Pinewood car, the SEMA Cares staff will ensure it's lubed and tuned on race day so that your council has a chance at glory and the checkered flag.

Once again held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. This elegant setting will play host to some of the most competitive drag racing on the planet. The finals will take place during the cocktail reception shortly before the banquet begins.
 
SEMA members can race either a car or 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—one item from the stock kit has to 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 specialty-equipment industry.
 
Proceeds from the races will benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides a camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares pinewood drag race car or truck is easy and rewarding. Help a child in need today.

By Steve Wolcott

	The SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

It's easy and affordable to sponsor a child-built drag racer for only $95 with 100% of the proceeds going to qualified SEMA Cares charities. You can purchase a Build-It-For-Me car and help a child in need today.

The Council Cup is open to any Pinewood Drag Race class, including Build-It-For-Me, Stock and Unlimited. If your council chooses to sponsor a child-built Pinewood car, the SEMA Cares staff will ensure it's lubed and tuned on race day so that your council has a chance at glory and the checkered flag.

Once again held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. This elegant setting will play host to some of the most competitive drag racing on the planet. The finals will take place during the cocktail reception shortly before the banquet begins.
 
SEMA members can race either a car or 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—one item from the stock kit has to 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 specialty-equipment industry.
 
Proceeds from the races will benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides a camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares pinewood drag race car or truck is easy and rewarding. Help a child in need today.

	The 2015 SEMA Market Report is now available to members at no cost.

• Street performance remains the largest SEMA niche, reaching almost $10 billion.
• Light truck continues to rebound, climbing 9% in 2014.
• Off-road accessory retail sales continues their growth, up 8% this year.
• With high gas prices and a push in small-car sales, the compact performance market continues to offer expanding opportunity currently valued at more than $5.18 billion.

	The 2015 SEMA Market Report is now available to members at no cost.

• Street performance remains the largest SEMA niche, reaching almost $10 billion.
• Light truck continues to rebound, climbing 9% in 2014.
• Off-road accessory retail sales continues their growth, up 8% this year.
• With high gas prices and a push in small-car sales, the compact performance market continues to offer expanding opportunity currently valued at more than $5.18 billion.

	Using the SEMA Garage’s new 3D printer, members are able to print functional prototypes in up to nine different materials as large as 16x14x16 in.

SEMA-member manufacturers now have access to a new, upgraded 3D printer that produces larger and more accurate prototypes than the machine previously available through the SEMA Garage.

Resembling a vending machine that dispenses soft drinks, the new Fortus 450mc is actually the preeminent model on the market. It features cutting-edge technology and produces physical products (or prototypes) using computer-aided design (CAD) files. Products can be produced as large as 406x355x406 mm (16x14x16 in.) with accuracy within plus or minus .005 in., in nine standard, engineering and high-performance thermoplastics.

SEMA offers 3D printing at a deeply discounted rate for members, starting at $12 per square inch. The printer will be demonstrated live during the PWA Kickoff Reception taking place at the SEMA Garage, Sunday, August 30. All SEMA-member manufacturers are invited to attend the event, where the renovated SEMA Garage will be unveiled. Attendees will be able to see and learn how the newly upgraded emissions lab, 3D scanner, photo studio and training center are available to help manufacturers develop products faster, more accurately and less expensively.

To attend the event or to learn more about the SEMA Garage, contact Rachael Salazar at rachaels@sema.org or 909-978-6728.