By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s search for young vehicle builders moves to the Pacific Northwest, as the SEMA Young Guns Regional Program joins Formula DRIFT at Evergreen Speedway, July 20.

The stop marks the fifth in a nine-city tour where top young vehicle builders (age 27 and under) will win all-expenses-paid trips for two to the trade-only SEMA Show, including transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature vehicle spot at the Show and entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

SEMA Battle of the Builders is the automotive industry’s premier vehicle competition, with participants featured at the SEMA Show, online, in magazines and on television. Open exclusively to builders with vehicles on display at the SEMA Show, the competition expanded in 2017 to provide exposure for a limited number of rising young builders. This year’s program includes partnerships with nine venues, with one winner from each venue awarded a Golden Ticket into the competition.

“We’ve already seen some amazing young builders on the SEMA Young Guns Regional Tour,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, PR and communications. “The talent, creativity and craftsmanship from the younger generation has been phenomenal. We’re looking forward to seeing what Seattle brings.”

Since March, four competitors from across the country have won regional competitions and will compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders in November.  

A fifth builder will be selected at Formula DRIFT’s event on July 20 in Monroe, Washington, about 30 miles north of Seattle. It marks the third Formula DRIFT event of the year in SEMA Young Guns Regional Competition.

“The SEMA Young Guns program has brought an exciting energy to the Formula DRIFT events,” said Jim Liaw, Formula DRIFT president. “We’re excited to see the regional winners compete at the SEMA Show and look forward to supporting them in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.”

Participants for the Seattle competition will be selected from qualified applicants who enter at www.semayoungguns.com. For additional details, visit the website or contact marketing@semaignited.com.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s search for young vehicle builders moves to the Pacific Northwest, as the SEMA Young Guns Regional Program joins Formula DRIFT at Evergreen Speedway, July 20.

The stop marks the fifth in a nine-city tour where top young vehicle builders (age 27 and under) will win all-expenses-paid trips for two to the trade-only SEMA Show, including transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature vehicle spot at the Show and entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

SEMA Battle of the Builders is the automotive industry’s premier vehicle competition, with participants featured at the SEMA Show, online, in magazines and on television. Open exclusively to builders with vehicles on display at the SEMA Show, the competition expanded in 2017 to provide exposure for a limited number of rising young builders. This year’s program includes partnerships with nine venues, with one winner from each venue awarded a Golden Ticket into the competition.

“We’ve already seen some amazing young builders on the SEMA Young Guns Regional Tour,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, PR and communications. “The talent, creativity and craftsmanship from the younger generation has been phenomenal. We’re looking forward to seeing what Seattle brings.”

Since March, four competitors from across the country have won regional competitions and will compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders in November.  

A fifth builder will be selected at Formula DRIFT’s event on July 20 in Monroe, Washington, about 30 miles north of Seattle. It marks the third Formula DRIFT event of the year in SEMA Young Guns Regional Competition.

“The SEMA Young Guns program has brought an exciting energy to the Formula DRIFT events,” said Jim Liaw, Formula DRIFT president. “We’re excited to see the regional winners compete at the SEMA Show and look forward to supporting them in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.”

Participants for the Seattle competition will be selected from qualified applicants who enter at www.semayoungguns.com. For additional details, visit the website or contact marketing@semaignited.com.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s search for young vehicle builders moves to the Pacific Northwest, as the SEMA Young Guns Regional Program joins Formula DRIFT at Evergreen Speedway, July 20.

The stop marks the fifth in a nine-city tour where top young vehicle builders (age 27 and under) will win all-expenses-paid trips for two to the trade-only SEMA Show, including transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature vehicle spot at the Show and entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

SEMA Battle of the Builders is the automotive industry’s premier vehicle competition, with participants featured at the SEMA Show, online, in magazines and on television. Open exclusively to builders with vehicles on display at the SEMA Show, the competition expanded in 2017 to provide exposure for a limited number of rising young builders. This year’s program includes partnerships with nine venues, with one winner from each venue awarded a Golden Ticket into the competition.

“We’ve already seen some amazing young builders on the SEMA Young Guns Regional Tour,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, PR and communications. “The talent, creativity and craftsmanship from the younger generation has been phenomenal. We’re looking forward to seeing what Seattle brings.”

Since March, four competitors from across the country have won regional competitions and will compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders in November.  

A fifth builder will be selected at Formula DRIFT’s event on July 20 in Monroe, Washington, about 30 miles north of Seattle. It marks the third Formula DRIFT event of the year in SEMA Young Guns Regional Competition.

“The SEMA Young Guns program has brought an exciting energy to the Formula DRIFT events,” said Jim Liaw, Formula DRIFT president. “We’re excited to see the regional winners compete at the SEMA Show and look forward to supporting them in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.”

Participants for the Seattle competition will be selected from qualified applicants who enter at www.semayoungguns.com. For additional details, visit the website or contact marketing@semaignited.com.

By Della Domingo

SEMA is seeking specific vehicles to use for short-term testing in exchange for free products and/or monetary compensation. The vehicles will be used for emissions testing at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. While there are dozens of vehicles in need, immediate demand is for the following:

• ’17 Ford F-150 5.0L
• ’15 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost
• ’10 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2L

For a complete list of vehicles needed, visit the SEMA Garage website. For information or details, contact Peter Treydte at petert@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

SEMA is seeking specific vehicles to use for short-term testing in exchange for free products and/or monetary compensation. The vehicles will be used for emissions testing at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. While there are dozens of vehicles in need, immediate demand is for the following:

• ’17 Ford F-150 5.0L
• ’15 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost
• ’10 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2L

For a complete list of vehicles needed, visit the SEMA Garage website. For information or details, contact Peter Treydte at petert@sema.org.

By Rachel Tatum

Press conferences are a good way for exhibitors to announce breaking news to the media.

Exhibitors interested in hosting an official press conference at the 2019 SEMA Show have until Friday, July 26, to submit their applications.

A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. While press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media, they do require a great deal of preparation. Exhibitors interested in hosting a press conference at this year’s Show should note the following important information:

• What Exhibitors Need to Know About Press Conferences
• How to Host a Successful SEMA Show Press Conference (video)

Press conference applications and a list of all the PR opportunities for exhibitors are available in the Exhibitor Services Manual.

To learn more about SEMA Show press conferences and other media resources, contact Rachel Tatum at rachelt@sema.org or 909-978-6669.

By Rachel Tatum

Press conferences are a good way for exhibitors to announce breaking news to the media.

Exhibitors interested in hosting an official press conference at the 2019 SEMA Show have until Friday, July 26, to submit their applications.

A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. While press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media, they do require a great deal of preparation. Exhibitors interested in hosting a press conference at this year’s Show should note the following important information:

• What Exhibitors Need to Know About Press Conferences
• How to Host a Successful SEMA Show Press Conference (video)

Press conference applications and a list of all the PR opportunities for exhibitors are available in the Exhibitor Services Manual.

To learn more about SEMA Show press conferences and other media resources, contact Rachel Tatum at rachelt@sema.org or 909-978-6669.

By Rachel Tatum

Press conferences are a good way for exhibitors to announce breaking news to the media.

Exhibitors interested in hosting an official press conference at the 2019 SEMA Show have until Friday, July 26, to submit their applications.

A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. While press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media, they do require a great deal of preparation. Exhibitors interested in hosting a press conference at this year’s Show should note the following important information:

• What Exhibitors Need to Know About Press Conferences
• How to Host a Successful SEMA Show Press Conference (video)

Press conference applications and a list of all the PR opportunities for exhibitors are available in the Exhibitor Services Manual.

To learn more about SEMA Show press conferences and other media resources, contact Rachel Tatum at rachelt@sema.org or 909-978-6669.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

International Account Manager
DeatschWerks is hiring an experienced international account manager responsible for new business development, growing existing accounts, building relationships and providing a world-class customer experience. The sales channels are business to business and cover all regions outside of North America. Candidates should have more than five years’ experience as an accounts manager or executive, an understanding of different cultures and business landscapes and strong negotiation skills with the ability to close sales.

Product Information Manager
Cognito Motorsports Inc. is hiring a product information manager responsible for the efficient creation, management and distribution of company product and specification data used internally and to support the marketing and sales efforts of resellers and channel partners. This role works closely with engineering, marketing and sales and other in-house content creators to ensure that product information is accurate, complete and effective. This role is also responsible for the maintenance and protection of product data integrity, as well as collateral updates to internal and external channel partners. The successful candidate will be a confident, goal-driven self-starter with an obsession for data quality, an intuitive understanding of systems and workflows and a strong attention to detail. A bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, economics, mathematics/statistics, or equivalent experience/training in a similar technical or data-intensive field and at least two years of experience in a data management role are required.

Volkswagen Sales and Customer Service Specialist
Scat Enterprises Inc. is hiring a Volkswagen sales and customer service specialist to manage and support accounts and handle incoming phone calls, both technical and customer service oriented. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a passion for all things automotive and knowledge of the internal combustion engine. Some travel to trade shows is required.

The annual SEMA Installation & Gala serves as the event where we thank our association’s outgoing board members and welcome those who have been newly elected. It’s also the place where we celebrate our newest SEMA Hall of Fame inductees. It’s a networking event like no other—where guests have the opportunity to connect with our industry’s leaders and legends. Join us for a very special evening of celebration.