By Katie Carson

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington, Friday, July 20, for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various sectors of the automotive industry.

In conjunction with the Formula DRIFT Round 5: Throwdown, the Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington, Friday, July 20, for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various sectors of the automotive industry.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive a complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Formula DRIFT event on Friday.

If you live in the Seattle area or will be in town for the Formula DRIFT competition, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues. Learn more and register today.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By SEMA Editors

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

• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018
• SEMA Export Workshop, July 17, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California
• YEN Meetup, Formula DRIFT, Seattle, July 20, 2018, Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, Washington
• SEMA Installation & Gala, July 20, 2018, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, Universal City, California
• SEMA Measuring Session: ’19 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, July 24, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California
• YEN Membership Call, July 25, 2018
• YEN Live Chat With Peter MacGillivray, July 26, 2018
• HRIA General Membership Meeting, August 1, 2018, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
• HRIA Education Days, August 2–3, 2018, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
• YEN Town Hall Meeting, August 3, 2018, Toyota Motor Sales, Plano, Texas
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 15–19, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• SEMA Ignited, November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, March 19–24, 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• SEMA Australia Business Development Conference, May 9, 2019, Melbourne, Australia

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

By Katie Carson

During the 2018 HRIA Education Days, 12 manufacturers in the hot-rod segment will give hour-long presentations on their product lines, and tips and tricks for your own projects and builds.

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will kick off NSRA Nationals weekend in Louisville, Kentucky, with a general membership meeting August 1. The meeting serves as a great opportunity to get together with industry friends and associates and learn more about the council’s initiatives. It also provides a chance to interface directly with HRIA leadership and bring your suggestions to the table.

Join HRIA at the Kentucky Expo Center in room B101 at 3:00 p.m., where the HRIA select committee will provide updates on the latest council initiatives and activities.

Register for the meeting now!

HRIA Education Days

HRIA will also host its annual Education Days seminars, where attendees will learn product and installation techniques directly from top hot-rod manufacturers. The sessions will take place Thursday, August 2–Friday, August 3, with sessions beginning at 9:15 a.m., and concluding at 4:30 p.m. These valuable sessions are open to all attendees of the NSRA Nationals.

This is a popular event and seats are limited. Reserve your spot in the sessions that most interest you.

By Katie Carson

During the 2018 HRIA Education Days, 12 manufacturers in the hot-rod segment will give hour-long presentations on their product lines, and tips and tricks for your own projects and builds.

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will kick off NSRA Nationals weekend in Louisville, Kentucky, with a general membership meeting August 1. The meeting serves as a great opportunity to get together with industry friends and associates and learn more about the council’s initiatives. It also provides a chance to interface directly with HRIA leadership and bring your suggestions to the table.

Join HRIA at the Kentucky Expo Center in room B101 at 3:00 p.m., where the HRIA select committee will provide updates on the latest council initiatives and activities.

Register for the meeting now!

HRIA Education Days

HRIA will also host its annual Education Days seminars, where attendees will learn product and installation techniques directly from top hot-rod manufacturers. The sessions will take place Thursday, August 2–Friday, August 3, with sessions beginning at 9:15 a.m., and concluding at 4:30 p.m. These valuable sessions are open to all attendees of the NSRA Nationals.

This is a popular event and seats are limited. Reserve your spot in the sessions that most interest you.

By Katie Carson

During the 2018 HRIA Education Days, 12 manufacturers in the hot-rod segment will give hour-long presentations on their product lines, and tips and tricks for your own projects and builds.

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will kick off NSRA Nationals weekend in Louisville, Kentucky, with a general membership meeting August 1. The meeting serves as a great opportunity to get together with industry friends and associates and learn more about the council’s initiatives. It also provides a chance to interface directly with HRIA leadership and bring your suggestions to the table.

Join HRIA at the Kentucky Expo Center in room B101 at 3:00 p.m., where the HRIA select committee will provide updates on the latest council initiatives and activities.

Register for the meeting now!

HRIA Education Days

HRIA will also host its annual Education Days seminars, where attendees will learn product and installation techniques directly from top hot-rod manufacturers. The sessions will take place Thursday, August 2–Friday, August 3, with sessions beginning at 9:15 a.m., and concluding at 4:30 p.m. These valuable sessions are open to all attendees of the NSRA Nationals.

This is a popular event and seats are limited. Reserve your spot in the sessions that most interest you.

While identifying multiple growth opportunities for the specialty-equipment industry, the recently released “SEMA Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunities Report” (see p. 124) predicts specific growth potential in the area of forward-collision warning (FCW) systems. To better understand this advanced driver assistance (ADAS) technology, SEMA News turned to SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak.

While identifying multiple growth opportunities for the specialty-equipment industry, the recently released “SEMA Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunities Report” (see p. 124) predicts specific growth potential in the area of forward-collision warning (FCW) systems. To better understand this advanced driver assistance (ADAS) technology, SEMA News turned to SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak.

The annual Pinewood Drag Races have quickly become a signature event by combining just the right elements of charitable giving, community participation, automotive passion and youthful spirit.

The annual Pinewood Drag Races have quickly become a signature event by combining just the right elements of charitable giving, community participation, automotive passion and youthful spirit.

The annual Pinewood Drag Races have quickly become a signature event by combining just the right elements of charitable giving, community participation, automotive passion and youthful spirit.