By Jonathan Mill

All SEMA members will have the chance to give back in a truly amazing way by participating in the SEMA Cares Pinewood Build happening at the Austin Hatcher Foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 19.

All SEMA members will have the chance to give back in a truly amazing way by participating in the SEMA Cares Pinewood Build happening at the Austin Hatcher Foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 19. The foundation benefits pediatric cancer patients providing programs and services to more than 70,000 children and their families.

All volunteers are welcome to join the fun by helping children decorate and race pinewood cars at their automotive-themed Education Advancement Center. The kids receive two cars: one to keep and another to donate. The donated cars will be available for purchase at the SEMA Installation & Gala, with all proceeds benefiting SEMA Cares charities.

The build is a great opportunity for all who are interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of these brave children. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their families and friends to experience the priceless value of giving back and helping others in trying times.

To participate, RSVP to Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org, or 909-978-6692, by Wednesday, May 16.

By Jonathan Mill

All SEMA members will have the chance to give back in a truly amazing way by participating in the SEMA Cares Pinewood Build happening at the Austin Hatcher Foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 19.

All SEMA members will have the chance to give back in a truly amazing way by participating in the SEMA Cares Pinewood Build happening at the Austin Hatcher Foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 19. The foundation benefits pediatric cancer patients providing programs and services to more than 70,000 children and their families.

All volunteers are welcome to join the fun by helping children decorate and race pinewood cars at their automotive-themed Education Advancement Center. The kids receive two cars: one to keep and another to donate. The donated cars will be available for purchase at the SEMA Installation & Gala, with all proceeds benefiting SEMA Cares charities.

The build is a great opportunity for all who are interested in donating a few hours of their time to make a difference in the lives of these brave children. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their families and friends to experience the priceless value of giving back and helping others in trying times.

To participate, RSVP to Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org, or 909-978-6692, by Wednesday, May 16.

Key Technologies Pushing the Market for Safety Performance

As advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and connected vehicle technologies (CVT) become more commonplace from OEMs, consumers are expected to seek similar products for all of their vehicles.  

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/04/driver-assist-technologies

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun (center) is competing in a closely contested primary May 8 to be Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018.

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun is competing in a closely contested primary May 8 to be Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018. Braun started working for Meyer Body Co. in 1981, and transitioned its business from manufacturing to distribution, forming Meyer Distributing. Over the following decades, Braun has grown the business into a national distribution and logistics company with 65 locations in 38 states. Braun has also shown a commitment to public service as a member of the Jasper School Board (2004–2014) and as an Indiana State Legislator (2015–2017).

Coming off Meyer Distributing being named “Warehouse Distributor of the Year” at the 2017 SEMA Show, Braun looks to continue his winning streak as he faces off against two current members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Luke Messer (R-IN) and Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), in the Republican primary. Now in his third-term in Congress, Rep. Messer previously served as an Indiana State Legislator (2003–2006), was president and CEO of a non-profit organization and a partner at two law firms. Rep. Rokita is a four-term Congressman and previously served as Indiana Secretary of State from 2003–2011. The winner of the Republican primary will face U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) in the general election, November 6, 2018.

To learn more about the upcoming elections in your state and how to register to vote, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun (center) is competing in a closely contested primary May 8 to be Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018.

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun is competing in a closely contested primary May 8 to be Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018. Braun started working for Meyer Body Co. in 1981, and transitioned its business from manufacturing to distribution, forming Meyer Distributing. Over the following decades, Braun has grown the business into a national distribution and logistics company with 65 locations in 38 states. Braun has also shown a commitment to public service as a member of the Jasper School Board (2004–2014) and as an Indiana State Legislator (2015–2017).

Coming off Meyer Distributing being named “Warehouse Distributor of the Year” at the 2017 SEMA Show, Braun looks to continue his winning streak as he faces off against two current members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Luke Messer (R-IN) and Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), in the Republican primary. Now in his third-term in Congress, Rep. Messer previously served as an Indiana State Legislator (2003–2006), was president and CEO of a non-profit organization and a partner at two law firms. Rep. Rokita is a four-term Congressman and previously served as Indiana Secretary of State from 2003–2011. The winner of the Republican primary will face U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) in the general election, November 6, 2018.

To learn more about the upcoming elections in your state and how to register to vote, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun (center) is competing in a closely contested primary May 8 to be Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018.

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun is competing in a closely contested primary May 8 to be Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018. Braun started working for Meyer Body Co. in 1981, and transitioned its business from manufacturing to distribution, forming Meyer Distributing. Over the following decades, Braun has grown the business into a national distribution and logistics company with 65 locations in 38 states. Braun has also shown a commitment to public service as a member of the Jasper School Board (2004–2014) and as an Indiana State Legislator (2015–2017).

Coming off Meyer Distributing being named “Warehouse Distributor of the Year” at the 2017 SEMA Show, Braun looks to continue his winning streak as he faces off against two current members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Luke Messer (R-IN) and Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), in the Republican primary. Now in his third-term in Congress, Rep. Messer previously served as an Indiana State Legislator (2003–2006), was president and CEO of a non-profit organization and a partner at two law firms. Rep. Rokita is a four-term Congressman and previously served as Indiana Secretary of State from 2003–2011. The winner of the Republican primary will face U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) in the general election, November 6, 2018.

To learn more about the upcoming elections in your state and how to register to vote, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun (center) is competing in a closely contested primary May 8 to be Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018.

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun is competing in a closely contested primary May 8 to be Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018. Braun started working for Meyer Body Co. in 1981, and transitioned its business from manufacturing to distribution, forming Meyer Distributing. Over the following decades, Braun has grown the business into a national distribution and logistics company with 65 locations in 38 states. Braun has also shown a commitment to public service as a member of the Jasper School Board (2004–2014) and as an Indiana State Legislator (2015–2017).

Coming off Meyer Distributing being named “Warehouse Distributor of the Year” at the 2017 SEMA Show, Braun looks to continue his winning streak as he faces off against two current members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Luke Messer (R-IN) and Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN), in the Republican primary. Now in his third-term in Congress, Rep. Messer previously served as an Indiana State Legislator (2003–2006), was president and CEO of a non-profit organization and a partner at two law firms. Rep. Rokita is a four-term Congressman and previously served as Indiana Secretary of State from 2003–2011. The winner of the Republican primary will face U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) in the general election, November 6, 2018.

To learn more about the upcoming elections in your state and how to register to vote, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

By Rachel Tatum

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Tune in to the Velocity Channel Sunday, May 6, for a re-airing of the one-hour “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special.

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Viewers can re-live the excitement as top builders are narrowed down from 300 to one ultimate winner.  

Check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.

Interested builders can now enter their vehicles for the 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. 

By Rachel Tatum

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Tune in to the Velocity Channel Sunday, May 6, for a re-airing of the one-hour “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special.

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Viewers can re-live the excitement as top builders are narrowed down from 300 to one ultimate winner.  

Check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.

Interested builders can now enter their vehicles for the 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. 

By Rachel Tatum

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Tune in to the Velocity Channel Sunday, May 6, for a re-airing of the one-hour “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special.

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Viewers can re-live the excitement as top builders are narrowed down from 300 to one ultimate winner.  

Check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.

Interested builders can now enter their vehicles for the 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.