By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show Feature Vehicles are not just eye-candy for enthusiasts, they also serve as a canvas that combines crafty paint work, installation techniques, and new and custom products to fuel imagination and generate consumer appeal.

The deadline to apply for a feature vehicle at the 2017 SEMA Show is August 1. Exhibitors planning a feature vehicle for the Show are encouraged to mark their calendars now to allow ample time to choose the best car to represent their brand and promote its appearance appropriately.

All feature vehicles must be approved and paid for by qualified exhibiting companies. Criteria for placement is based on how the exhibiting company’s products are showcased on the vehicle, whether the car has been featured in the SEMA Show previously, how complete the vehicle build is, and to what degree the vehicle captures all elements of the specialty-equipment market.

Each qualified exhibiting company is guaranteed placement for one feature vehicle. Additional vehicles will be prioritized by the exhibitors, using an electronic form that will be provided by SEMA Show management after August 1. Exhibitors will be notified as to the status of their feature vehicles on August 19.

Feature vehicles provide exhibitors the ability to highlight products and upgrades on cars and trucks positioned in designated areas away from the company’s SEMA Show booth. With unique style and unmatched innovations, feature vehicles are a visual marketing tool to help generate an organic appeal for an exhibitor’s products.

Complete details about feature vehicle registration are available in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions about the process can be directed to Brendan Gillespie; brendang@sema.org, 909-978-6661.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show Feature Vehicles are not just eye-candy for enthusiasts, they also serve as a canvas that combines crafty paint work, installation techniques, and new and custom products to fuel imagination and generate consumer appeal.

The deadline to apply for a feature vehicle at the 2017 SEMA Show is August 1. Exhibitors planning a feature vehicle for the Show are encouraged to mark their calendars now to allow ample time to choose the best car to represent their brand and promote its appearance appropriately.

All feature vehicles must be approved and paid for by qualified exhibiting companies. Criteria for placement is based on how the exhibiting company’s products are showcased on the vehicle, whether the car has been featured in the SEMA Show previously, how complete the vehicle build is, and to what degree the vehicle captures all elements of the specialty-equipment market.

Each qualified exhibiting company is guaranteed placement for one feature vehicle. Additional vehicles will be prioritized by the exhibitors, using an electronic form that will be provided by SEMA Show management after August 1. Exhibitors will be notified as to the status of their feature vehicles on August 19.

Feature vehicles provide exhibitors the ability to highlight products and upgrades on cars and trucks positioned in designated areas away from the company’s SEMA Show booth. With unique style and unmatched innovations, feature vehicles are a visual marketing tool to help generate an organic appeal for an exhibitor’s products.

Complete details about feature vehicle registration are available in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions about the process can be directed to Brendan Gillespie; brendang@sema.org, 909-978-6661.

By Amanda Gubbins

SEMA Show exhibitors can submit products for inclusion in the October issue of SEMA News until August 10.

SEMA’s editorial team is now accepting press releases for a New Products Showcase preview. The feature will appear in the October issue of SEMA News, giving buyers a first look at the products they will see at the 2017 SEMA Show. Participation is free for registered exhibitors and is an opportunity for pre-Show exposure to potential buyers.

Press releases should include at least 100 words about the product design, applications and features in addition to the exhibitor’s booth number and contact information. A high-resolution (300 dpi) image of the product is also mandatory. Products may be new or “featured”—that is, exhibitors’ best-selling or signature items that will be promoted at the Show.

Products will be featured on a first-come, first-served basis. Press Releases for consideration should be emailed to amandag@sema.org by August 10.

By Amanda Gubbins

SEMA Show exhibitors can submit products for inclusion in the October issue of SEMA News until August 10.

SEMA’s editorial team is now accepting press releases for a New Products Showcase preview. The feature will appear in the October issue of SEMA News, giving buyers a first look at the products they will see at the 2017 SEMA Show. Participation is free for registered exhibitors and is an opportunity for pre-Show exposure to potential buyers.

Press releases should include at least 100 words about the product design, applications and features in addition to the exhibitor’s booth number and contact information. A high-resolution (300 dpi) image of the product is also mandatory. Products may be new or “featured”—that is, exhibitors’ best-selling or signature items that will be promoted at the Show.

Products will be featured on a first-come, first-served basis. Press Releases for consideration should be emailed to amandag@sema.org by August 10.

By Amanda Gubbins

SEMA Show exhibitors can submit products for inclusion in the October issue of SEMA News until August 10.

SEMA’s editorial team is now accepting press releases for a New Products Showcase preview. The feature will appear in the October issue of SEMA News, giving buyers a first look at the products they will see at the 2017 SEMA Show. Participation is free for registered exhibitors and is an opportunity for pre-Show exposure to potential buyers.

Press releases should include at least 100 words about the product design, applications and features in addition to the exhibitor’s booth number and contact information. A high-resolution (300 dpi) image of the product is also mandatory. Products may be new or “featured”—that is, exhibitors’ best-selling or signature items that will be promoted at the Show.

Products will be featured on a first-come, first-served basis. Press Releases for consideration should be emailed to amandag@sema.org by August 10.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA recently had the opportunity to interview two 2017 Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competitors, Dylan Coleman and Gary Castillo.

Coleman, of Bel Air, California, became the first beneficiary of SEMA’s efforts to promote younger car builders when he won the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns category at AutoCon Los Angeles, March 26. Learn more about Coleman and his ’96 BMW M3 e36:

Castillo, from Westminster, California, talks about the Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite that he’s bringing to the 2017 SEMA Show. Find out what he’s got planned for this custom creation, and why he’s hoping it will help him win the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition:

Subscribe to SEMA Show’s YouTube Channel to see the latest builder interviews and more leading up to the 2017 SEMA Show.

Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Show’s Battle of the Builders competition has become one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle build competitions, where contestants from across the country vie for the title of Top Builder.

SEMA Show builders interested in gaining national exposure by showcasing their car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition can register at www.sema.org/botb. The entry deadline is September 1.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA recently had the opportunity to interview two 2017 Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competitors, Dylan Coleman and Gary Castillo.

Coleman, of Bel Air, California, became the first beneficiary of SEMA’s efforts to promote younger car builders when he won the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns category at AutoCon Los Angeles, March 26. Learn more about Coleman and his ’96 BMW M3 e36:

Castillo, from Westminster, California, talks about the Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite that he’s bringing to the 2017 SEMA Show. Find out what he’s got planned for this custom creation, and why he’s hoping it will help him win the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition:

Subscribe to SEMA Show’s YouTube Channel to see the latest builder interviews and more leading up to the 2017 SEMA Show.

Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Show’s Battle of the Builders competition has become one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle build competitions, where contestants from across the country vie for the title of Top Builder.

SEMA Show builders interested in gaining national exposure by showcasing their car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition can register at www.sema.org/botb. The entry deadline is September 1.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA recently had the opportunity to interview two 2017 Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competitors, Dylan Coleman and Gary Castillo.

Coleman, of Bel Air, California, became the first beneficiary of SEMA’s efforts to promote younger car builders when he won the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns category at AutoCon Los Angeles, March 26. Learn more about Coleman and his ’96 BMW M3 e36:

Castillo, from Westminster, California, talks about the Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite that he’s bringing to the 2017 SEMA Show. Find out what he’s got planned for this custom creation, and why he’s hoping it will help him win the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition:

Subscribe to SEMA Show’s YouTube Channel to see the latest builder interviews and more leading up to the 2017 SEMA Show.

Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Show’s Battle of the Builders competition has become one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle build competitions, where contestants from across the country vie for the title of Top Builder.

SEMA Show builders interested in gaining national exposure by showcasing their car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition can register at www.sema.org/botb. The entry deadline is September 1.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

As the summer heats up, support for the RPM Act is reaching a boiling point. Motivated by more than 66,000 letters to legislators, nearly 180 members of congress have expressed their support by becoming co-sponsors of the bill.

Tire Review’s editor Patti Renner recently highlighted the bill. Check out her article, RPM Act: “Protecting Motorsports by Law.”

Want to help push the RPM Act over the finish line? Reach out to your elected officials today.

August is a particularly good time to contact your representatives. Members of congress will be spending time back home and visiting with local businesses and constituents like you. This provides the perfect chance to show your elected officials why the motorsports industry and the RPM Act are vitally important where you live. Here are some steps you can take to make your voices heard:

• Request a meeting: Contact your member of congress’ office and request a face-to-face meeting with the member or their district office staff. SEMA’s team in Washington, D.C., can provide background materials about the RPM Act and talking points to use in your meeting.

• Host a Tour of Your Business: Host a member of congress at your business, provide them with a tour of the facility and help your lawmaker better understand the motorsports industry and the importance of the RPM Act. Lawmakers are eager to engage with businesses like yours, and frequently look for opportunities to hear directly about the issues most important to you.

Please email Christian Robinson if you’re interested in setting up a meeting or hosting a member of congress at your business.

Looking for more information? You can stay up-to-date on the RPM Act and get the latest video, news clips and information on the motorsports bill on SEMA’s website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

As the summer heats up, support for the RPM Act is reaching a boiling point. Motivated by more than 66,000 letters to legislators, nearly 180 members of congress have expressed their support by becoming co-sponsors of the bill.

Tire Review’s editor Patti Renner recently highlighted the bill. Check out her article, RPM Act: “Protecting Motorsports by Law.”

Want to help push the RPM Act over the finish line? Reach out to your elected officials today.

August is a particularly good time to contact your representatives. Members of congress will be spending time back home and visiting with local businesses and constituents like you. This provides the perfect chance to show your elected officials why the motorsports industry and the RPM Act are vitally important where you live. Here are some steps you can take to make your voices heard:

• Request a meeting: Contact your member of congress’ office and request a face-to-face meeting with the member or their district office staff. SEMA’s team in Washington, D.C., can provide background materials about the RPM Act and talking points to use in your meeting.

• Host a Tour of Your Business: Host a member of congress at your business, provide them with a tour of the facility and help your lawmaker better understand the motorsports industry and the importance of the RPM Act. Lawmakers are eager to engage with businesses like yours, and frequently look for opportunities to hear directly about the issues most important to you.

Please email Christian Robinson if you’re interested in setting up a meeting or hosting a member of congress at your business.

Looking for more information? You can stay up-to-date on the RPM Act and get the latest video, news clips and information on the motorsports bill on SEMA’s website.