By Chad Simon

Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

The easiest way for exhibitors to save money on Show expenses is to take advantage of advance rates. Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

According to Freeman, almost half of exhibitors do not utilize the savings offered to them by ordering before the advance rate deadlines.

“The advance rates help reduce Show costs, and are available to all exhibitors as early as May,” said SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso. “Companies that wait until after the advance rate deadlines have passed before securing their booth services are leaving money on the table.”

Many of the discounted rates are available for services up until the beginning of October, with the exception of the internet/telephone service deadline, which is September 30.

The following services are available to exhibitors through Freeman at discounted rates if they place their orders online before their deadlines:

September 30: Internet/Telephone Orders
October 2: Rental Exhibit Order
October 9: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Westgate Exhibits)
October 13: Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order
October 13: Electrical Order (LVCC exhibits)
October 13: Exhibit Accessories
October 13: Exhibit Furnishings
October 13: Labor – Hanging Sign/Banner, Truss, Chain Hoist
October 13: Special Signs and Graphics
October 13: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (LVCC Exhibits)

Complete Deadlines Checklist – Take advantage of early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows exhibitors to keep track of all their costs and ensure that they are adequately prepared for their experience at the SEMA Show.

Access all of the exhibitor forms through the Exhibitor Services Manual. More information on the 2017 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By Chad Simon

Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

The easiest way for exhibitors to save money on Show expenses is to take advantage of advance rates. Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

According to Freeman, almost half of exhibitors do not utilize the savings offered to them by ordering before the advance rate deadlines.

“The advance rates help reduce Show costs, and are available to all exhibitors as early as May,” said SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso. “Companies that wait until after the advance rate deadlines have passed before securing their booth services are leaving money on the table.”

Many of the discounted rates are available for services up until the beginning of October, with the exception of the internet/telephone service deadline, which is September 30.

The following services are available to exhibitors through Freeman at discounted rates if they place their orders online before their deadlines:

September 30: Internet/Telephone Orders
October 2: Rental Exhibit Order
October 9: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Westgate Exhibits)
October 13: Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order
October 13: Electrical Order (LVCC exhibits)
October 13: Exhibit Accessories
October 13: Exhibit Furnishings
October 13: Labor – Hanging Sign/Banner, Truss, Chain Hoist
October 13: Special Signs and Graphics
October 13: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (LVCC Exhibits)

Complete Deadlines Checklist – Take advantage of early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows exhibitors to keep track of all their costs and ensure that they are adequately prepared for their experience at the SEMA Show.

Access all of the exhibitor forms through the Exhibitor Services Manual. More information on the 2017 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

NMCA Announces 2018 Event Schedule

The National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) has announced the official event schedule for the 2018 season. Presented by E3 Spark Plugs, the NMCA series features six events starting in March in Florida and ending with the World Street Finals in Indianapolis. The 2018 NMCA tour kicks off with Muscle Car Mayhem at Bradenton Motorsports Park, March 8–11. The second stop is the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals at Atlanta Dragway, April 5–8, followed by the NMCA Bluegrass Nationals at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky, May 17–20. Next, the NMCA and NMRA collide for the NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street-Legal Drag Racing at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, July 26–29. The fifth stop of the 2018 NMCA tour, the All-American Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, takes place August 23–26. NMCA wraps up the 2018 season in style at Lucas Oil Raceway with the World Street Finals in Indianapolis, September 20–23, 2018.

Chris Dyson will pilot the No. 57 Kryderacing Cadillac CTS-V in TA class competition at Watkins Glen International, Round 9 of the 2017 Trans Am Championship, September 10, 2017.

Chris Dyson to join Kryderacing, Trans Am at Watkins Glen

Longtime Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli participants Kryderacing and David Pintaric have announced that Chris Dyson will pilot the No. 57 Kryderacing Cadillac CTS-V in TA class competition at Watkins Glen International, Round 9 of the 2017 Trans Am Championship, September 10, 2017. The race will mark the Trans Am debut for Dyson—a two-time IMSA American Le Mans Series champion and veteran of motorsport—as he teams up with Kryderacing, a veteran Trans Am team of five years’ experience. The move was finalized following an early August test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. 

Frank “Duffy” Livingstone and former International Kart Federation President John Strauser with an unidentified admirer, Willow Springs, circa 1998.

Duffy Livingstone Passes Away

Frank "Duffy" Livingstone, a master welder and one of the “fathers” of American karting, passed away earlier this week at the age of 92. Livingstone’s lasting contribution to the sport was the International Kart Federation. He understood early on that the sport needed solid rules and guidance if it was not only to grow, but to be taken seriously. 

Late Racing Results at Irwindale Speedway

Saturday, August 19, 2017:

Lucas Oil Modifieds Trophy Dash – 6 Laps
1. Linny White, Colton
2. Jim Mardis, Yucaipa
3. Wes Miller, Turlock

Jan’s Towing Super Stocks – 20 Laps
1. Tim Richter, Las Vegas
2. Steve Smith, San Bernardino
3. Gary Reed, La Verne

Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series – 100 Laps
1. Derek Thorn, Bakersfield
2. Trevor Huddleston, Agoura Hills
3. Linny White, Colton
4. Ricky Schlick, Claremont
5. Jacob Gomes, Manteca

Lucas Oil Modifieds – 75 Laps
1. Taylor Minch, El Cajon
2. Ryan Partridge, Rancho Cucamonga
3. Scott Winters, Tracy
4. Austin Barnes, Escondido
5. Jim Mardis, Yucaipa

By SEMA Editors

With the Show a little more than two months away, Showgoers who have not yet secured hotels rooms can take advantage of exclusive hotels rates.

With the 2017 SEMA Show a little more than two months away, Showgoers who have not yet secured hotel rooms can take advantage of exclusive rates and special services. Low rates are negotiated by SEMA Show management and are guaranteed, which means that exhibitors and attendees can be confident that they’ll receive the lowest rates, and locate a hotel that best suits their needs throughout the Show.

Here is an example of three hotels that accommodate a range of budgets and amenities.

• Golden Nugget Las Vegas - Current Rate: $159 per night
• Monte Carlo Resort & Casino - Current Rate: $252 per night
• Bellagio - Current Rate: $310 per night

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel for a list of all of the hotels available. Companies are encouraged to make hotel reservations now as space is limited, and rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The official SEMA Show housing partner is onPeak. Exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to be vigilant if contacted companies that imply or claim to be a housing provider for AAPEX and SEMA. Show management is aware that other housing companies or travel agencies contacting companies to book rooms through them. onPeak, AAPEX and SEMA do not have any affiliation with these organizations.

By SEMA Editors

With the Show a little more than two months away, Showgoers who have not yet secured hotels rooms can take advantage of exclusive hotels rates.

With the 2017 SEMA Show a little more than two months away, Showgoers who have not yet secured hotel rooms can take advantage of exclusive rates and special services. Low rates are negotiated by SEMA Show management and are guaranteed, which means that exhibitors and attendees can be confident that they’ll receive the lowest rates, and locate a hotel that best suits their needs throughout the Show.

Here is an example of three hotels that accommodate a range of budgets and amenities.

• Golden Nugget Las Vegas - Current Rate: $159 per night
• Monte Carlo Resort & Casino - Current Rate: $252 per night
• Bellagio - Current Rate: $310 per night

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel for a list of all of the hotels available. Companies are encouraged to make hotel reservations now as space is limited, and rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The official SEMA Show housing partner is onPeak. Exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to be vigilant if contacted companies that imply or claim to be a housing provider for AAPEX and SEMA. Show management is aware that other housing companies or travel agencies contacting companies to book rooms through them. onPeak, AAPEX and SEMA do not have any affiliation with these organizations.

Battle of the Builders shines the spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the premier automotive trade event in the world. It allows enthusiasts and fans a chance to learn the stories behind the builds, get to know the builders and be inspired along the way.

Battle of the Builders shines the spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the premier automotive trade event in the world. It allows enthusiasts and fans a chance to learn the stories behind the builds, get to know the builders and be inspired along the way.

Wade Kawasaki talks with Jim Osborn, chairman of the board for the Austin Hatcher Foundation.

Wade Kawasaki talks with Jim Osborn, chairman of the board for the Austin Hatcher Foundation.

By Katie Carson

The Young Executives Network (YEN) and the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) are co-hosting a networking event at the Sand Sport Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, for local automotive professionals. After enjoying a day of event activities and attractions, cap off the night with industry friends at Hangar 24 Craft Brewery with free beverage tastings and snacks.

Register for the event here.

This is a free regional event that will take place at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Saturday, September 16, after the close of the Sand Sport Super Show. YEN and TORA will be gathered in front of the main stage at Hangar 24, from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. TORA and YEN members who RSVP by September 13 will receive one general admission ticket to the Sand Sport Super Show for Saturday. Tickets are non-transferable and can be picked up at any will-call window.