SEMA’s councils and networks have announced the dates and locations to each of their 2016 SEMA Show events.

By Della Domingo

Jeff Gordon	Rick Mears

NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon and renowned Indy car driver Rick Mears will help kick off the world’s premier event for motorsports professionals by headlining the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show’s Grand Opening Breakfast, Thursday, December 8, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Hosted by MAVTV’s Dave Despain, the breakfast takes place immediately before the PRI Show opens for three days of exhibits, seminars, networking events and more dedicated to the business of racing and performance.

“We're honored and excited to have Jeff Gordon and Rick Mears join us at the Grand Opening Breakfast,” said PRI General Manager Bill Miller. “Having these two legends on stage together will be unforgettable, and a great way to kick off the 2016 PRI Show.”

With 93 NASCAR Cup Series victories to his credit, Gordon remains one of the most celebrated race-car drivers of all time. The four-time Cup Series champion also counts three Daytona 500 wins and five Brickyard 400 victories among his career accomplishments.

Mears, who retired from racing in 1992, is one of the winningest drivers ever, having won the Indianapolis 500 four times, the Indy/CART Series three times and racking up a record six pole positions in the Indy 500.

The two iconic drivers will join Despain in a casual and intimate stage setting, sharing personal stories and experiences for a captive audience of more than 3,000 industry professionals, who will be treated to breakfast while enjoying the talk-show-style program.

The Grand Opening Breakfast takes place at the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom. Doors open at 7:00 a.m., and the program begins at 8:00 a.m. All PRI attendees are invited to the breakfast free of charge, but guests are advised to arrive early, as seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The PRI Show takes place December 8–10, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. For more details, visit www.pri2016.com.

By Della Domingo

Jeff Gordon	Rick Mears

NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon and renowned Indy car driver Rick Mears will help kick off the world’s premier event for motorsports professionals by headlining the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show’s Grand Opening Breakfast, Thursday, December 8, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Hosted by MAVTV’s Dave Despain, the breakfast takes place immediately before the PRI Show opens for three days of exhibits, seminars, networking events and more dedicated to the business of racing and performance.

“We're honored and excited to have Jeff Gordon and Rick Mears join us at the Grand Opening Breakfast,” said PRI General Manager Bill Miller. “Having these two legends on stage together will be unforgettable, and a great way to kick off the 2016 PRI Show.”

With 93 NASCAR Cup Series victories to his credit, Gordon remains one of the most celebrated race-car drivers of all time. The four-time Cup Series champion also counts three Daytona 500 wins and five Brickyard 400 victories among his career accomplishments.

Mears, who retired from racing in 1992, is one of the winningest drivers ever, having won the Indianapolis 500 four times, the Indy/CART Series three times and racking up a record six pole positions in the Indy 500.

The two iconic drivers will join Despain in a casual and intimate stage setting, sharing personal stories and experiences for a captive audience of more than 3,000 industry professionals, who will be treated to breakfast while enjoying the talk-show-style program.

The Grand Opening Breakfast takes place at the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom. Doors open at 7:00 a.m., and the program begins at 8:00 a.m. All PRI attendees are invited to the breakfast free of charge, but guests are advised to arrive early, as seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The PRI Show takes place December 8–10, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. For more details, visit www.pri2016.com.

By Della Domingo

Jeff Gordon	Rick Mears

NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon and renowned Indy car driver Rick Mears will help kick off the world’s premier event for motorsports professionals by headlining the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show’s Grand Opening Breakfast, Thursday, December 8, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Hosted by MAVTV’s Dave Despain, the breakfast takes place immediately before the PRI Show opens for three days of exhibits, seminars, networking events and more dedicated to the business of racing and performance.

“We're honored and excited to have Jeff Gordon and Rick Mears join us at the Grand Opening Breakfast,” said PRI General Manager Bill Miller. “Having these two legends on stage together will be unforgettable, and a great way to kick off the 2016 PRI Show.”

With 93 NASCAR Cup Series victories to his credit, Gordon remains one of the most celebrated race-car drivers of all time. The four-time Cup Series champion also counts three Daytona 500 wins and five Brickyard 400 victories among his career accomplishments.

Mears, who retired from racing in 1992, is one of the winningest drivers ever, having won the Indianapolis 500 four times, the Indy/CART Series three times and racking up a record six pole positions in the Indy 500.

The two iconic drivers will join Despain in a casual and intimate stage setting, sharing personal stories and experiences for a captive audience of more than 3,000 industry professionals, who will be treated to breakfast while enjoying the talk-show-style program.

The Grand Opening Breakfast takes place at the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom. Doors open at 7:00 a.m., and the program begins at 8:00 a.m. All PRI attendees are invited to the breakfast free of charge, but guests are advised to arrive early, as seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The PRI Show takes place December 8–10, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. For more details, visit www.pri2016.com.

By Della Domingo

Jeff Gordon	Rick Mears

NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon and renowned Indy car driver Rick Mears will help kick off the world’s premier event for motorsports professionals by headlining the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show’s Grand Opening Breakfast, Thursday, December 8, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Hosted by MAVTV’s Dave Despain, the breakfast takes place immediately before the PRI Show opens for three days of exhibits, seminars, networking events and more dedicated to the business of racing and performance.

“We're honored and excited to have Jeff Gordon and Rick Mears join us at the Grand Opening Breakfast,” said PRI General Manager Bill Miller. “Having these two legends on stage together will be unforgettable, and a great way to kick off the 2016 PRI Show.”

With 93 NASCAR Cup Series victories to his credit, Gordon remains one of the most celebrated race-car drivers of all time. The four-time Cup Series champion also counts three Daytona 500 wins and five Brickyard 400 victories among his career accomplishments.

Mears, who retired from racing in 1992, is one of the winningest drivers ever, having won the Indianapolis 500 four times, the Indy/CART Series three times and racking up a record six pole positions in the Indy 500.

The two iconic drivers will join Despain in a casual and intimate stage setting, sharing personal stories and experiences for a captive audience of more than 3,000 industry professionals, who will be treated to breakfast while enjoying the talk-show-style program.

The Grand Opening Breakfast takes place at the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom. Doors open at 7:00 a.m., and the program begins at 8:00 a.m. All PRI attendees are invited to the breakfast free of charge, but guests are advised to arrive early, as seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The PRI Show takes place December 8–10, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. For more details, visit www.pri2016.com.

By Katie Carson

SEMA members attending the 2016 SEMA Show as buyers have access to Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program perks. Just by wearing their MBR cards and lanyards during the SEMA Show, they will be recognized as MBR members, giving them exclusive access to the following:

• MBR Lounge (located inside the SEMA Members Lounge in the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Room N251): Complimentary coffee and a place to rest your feet Tuesday–Friday during Show hours.
• Dedicated MBR Taxi Lines: Located at both taxi areas, Tuesday–Thursday from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• SEMA Banquet Tickets: Access to the best seats at the SEMA Industry Banquet held Thursday night of the Show. Spend the night with industry friends, SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and top entertainer, Larry the Cable Guy. Tickets are required for this event, and limited seats are available. So, bring your MBR card with you to pick up your ticket. Tickets must be picked up by close of Show Wednesday, November 2, in SEMA Central, located in the Grand Lobby. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to one per MBR member.

MBR cards will be mailed in late October.

SEMA membership has its rewards! To learn more, contact AJ Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@SEMA.org.

By Katie Carson

SEMA members attending the 2016 SEMA Show as buyers have access to Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program perks. Just by wearing their MBR cards and lanyards during the SEMA Show, they will be recognized as MBR members, giving them exclusive access to the following:

• MBR Lounge (located inside the SEMA Members Lounge in the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Room N251): Complimentary coffee and a place to rest your feet Tuesday–Friday during Show hours.
• Dedicated MBR Taxi Lines: Located at both taxi areas, Tuesday–Thursday from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• SEMA Banquet Tickets: Access to the best seats at the SEMA Industry Banquet held Thursday night of the Show. Spend the night with industry friends, SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and top entertainer, Larry the Cable Guy. Tickets are required for this event, and limited seats are available. So, bring your MBR card with you to pick up your ticket. Tickets must be picked up by close of Show Wednesday, November 2, in SEMA Central, located in the Grand Lobby. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to one per MBR member.

MBR cards will be mailed in late October.

SEMA membership has its rewards! To learn more, contact AJ Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@SEMA.org.

By Katie Carson

SEMA members attending the 2016 SEMA Show as buyers have access to Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program perks. Just by wearing their MBR cards and lanyards during the SEMA Show, they will be recognized as MBR members, giving them exclusive access to the following:

• MBR Lounge (located inside the SEMA Members Lounge in the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Room N251): Complimentary coffee and a place to rest your feet Tuesday–Friday during Show hours.
• Dedicated MBR Taxi Lines: Located at both taxi areas, Tuesday–Thursday from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• SEMA Banquet Tickets: Access to the best seats at the SEMA Industry Banquet held Thursday night of the Show. Spend the night with industry friends, SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and top entertainer, Larry the Cable Guy. Tickets are required for this event, and limited seats are available. So, bring your MBR card with you to pick up your ticket. Tickets must be picked up by close of Show Wednesday, November 2, in SEMA Central, located in the Grand Lobby. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to one per MBR member.

MBR cards will be mailed in late October.

SEMA membership has its rewards! To learn more, contact AJ Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@SEMA.org.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is the automotive specialty-equipment market’s premier awards ceremony where industry excellence and achievements are celebrated. Held annually on Thursday evening during the week of the SEMA Show, the event is the industry’s single largest gala attended by nearly 3,000 automotive icons, professionals, supporters and celebrities.

Tickets are available to SEMA Showgoers and include a formal sit-down dinner. The program also includes the announcement of the SEMA Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, WD of the Year, Manufacturers’ Rep of the Year, Gen III of the Year and tributes to this year’s SEMA Hall of Fame inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is the automotive specialty-equipment market’s premier awards ceremony where industry excellence and achievements are celebrated. Held annually on Thursday evening during the week of the SEMA Show, the event is the industry’s single largest gala attended by nearly 3,000 automotive icons, professionals, supporters and celebrities.

Tickets are available to SEMA Showgoers and include a formal sit-down dinner. The program also includes the announcement of the SEMA Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, WD of the Year, Manufacturers’ Rep of the Year, Gen III of the Year and tributes to this year’s SEMA Hall of Fame inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.