By AJ Carney

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, where members and prospective members will gather at Omix-ADA—home of Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA—on Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Register for the Town Hall in Atlanta.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series, or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

By AJ Carney

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, where members and prospective members will gather at Omix-ADA—home of Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA—on Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Register for the Town Hall in Atlanta.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series, or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

By AJ Carney

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, where members and prospective members will gather at Omix-ADA—home of Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA—on Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Register for the Town Hall in Atlanta.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series, or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Young professionals in the Southern California area are encouraged to attend the Young Executives Network (YEN) Meetup, happening at the Formula DRIFT season opener in Long Beach, Friday, March 31, from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., in the Turn 9 Suites. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded aftermarket professionals while enjoying the event.

The first 15 SEMA YEN members to RSVP will receive a complimentary single-day pass to attend the event on Friday. RSVP no later than March 29, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT) to SEMA’s Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org to receive your complimentary ticket.

Tickets must be picked up from will call by 4:00 p.m. (complimentary tickets will not be available after this time.)

If you haven’t already, join the conversation on the Facebook page for this event. For more information, visit the Formula DRIFT official site.

By SEMA Editors

Young professionals in the Southern California area are encouraged to attend the Young Executives Network (YEN) Meetup, happening at the Formula DRIFT season opener in Long Beach, Friday, March 31, from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., in the Turn 9 Suites. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded aftermarket professionals while enjoying the event.

The first 15 SEMA YEN members to RSVP will receive a complimentary single-day pass to attend the event on Friday. RSVP no later than March 29, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT) to SEMA’s Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org to receive your complimentary ticket.

Tickets must be picked up from will call by 4:00 p.m. (complimentary tickets will not be available after this time.)

If you haven’t already, join the conversation on the Facebook page for this event. For more information, visit the Formula DRIFT official site.

By SEMA Editors

Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, came in first place last weekend with a time of 18:05.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s second event of the 2017 season was held at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama in Cleveland, Ohio, last weekend, where four of nine teams qualified for the Dual National Championship held at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show later this year.

To qualify, a team must finish disassembling and reassembling a small-block Chevrolet engine in less than 33 minutes, including penalties.

Both the fourth- and fifth-place teams were from Elkhart Area Career Center in Elkhart, Indiana. They were teams Proform (26:38) and Thermotec (28:03), respectively.

In third place was Team Canton Racing from CD Hylton High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, with a time of 24:47. Kevin Griese from Team Canton racing mentioned, “Hot Rodders has given me lots of opportunities to make scholarship money and given me the opportunity to go to a tech school of my choice.”

In second place was Team Meziere from Burton Center for Arts & Tech in Salem, Virginia, with a time of 20:27.

The first-place team, Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, had already qualified earlier this year at the Race & Performance Expo, but improved their time to 18:05, shaving more than two minutes from their previous time of 20:06.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge presented by Racequip at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama attracted many younger racing fans. The contest requires that each team be comprised of two individuals; one team member must be 5–18 years of age, and he or she must completely disassemble and reassemble a complete single-cylinder OHV engine utilizing only basic hand tools.

The next Hot Rodders of Tomorrow competition will be held March 25, 2017, at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. Another group of teams will compete for a chance to qualify for the National Dual Championships.

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information and to view last weekend’s complete results.

For additional information about starting a team or sponsorship opportunities, contact Rodney Bingham at rbingham@hotroddersoftomorrow.com or call 815-722-5460.

By SEMA Editors

Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, came in first place last weekend with a time of 18:05.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s second event of the 2017 season was held at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama in Cleveland, Ohio, last weekend, where four of nine teams qualified for the Dual National Championship held at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show later this year.

To qualify, a team must finish disassembling and reassembling a small-block Chevrolet engine in less than 33 minutes, including penalties.

Both the fourth- and fifth-place teams were from Elkhart Area Career Center in Elkhart, Indiana. They were teams Proform (26:38) and Thermotec (28:03), respectively.

In third place was Team Canton Racing from CD Hylton High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, with a time of 24:47. Kevin Griese from Team Canton racing mentioned, “Hot Rodders has given me lots of opportunities to make scholarship money and given me the opportunity to go to a tech school of my choice.”

In second place was Team Meziere from Burton Center for Arts & Tech in Salem, Virginia, with a time of 20:27.

The first-place team, Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, had already qualified earlier this year at the Race & Performance Expo, but improved their time to 18:05, shaving more than two minutes from their previous time of 20:06.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge presented by Racequip at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama attracted many younger racing fans. The contest requires that each team be comprised of two individuals; one team member must be 5–18 years of age, and he or she must completely disassemble and reassemble a complete single-cylinder OHV engine utilizing only basic hand tools.

The next Hot Rodders of Tomorrow competition will be held March 25, 2017, at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. Another group of teams will compete for a chance to qualify for the National Dual Championships.

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information and to view last weekend’s complete results.

For additional information about starting a team or sponsorship opportunities, contact Rodney Bingham at rbingham@hotroddersoftomorrow.com or call 815-722-5460.

By SEMA Editors

Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, came in first place last weekend with a time of 18:05.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s second event of the 2017 season was held at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama in Cleveland, Ohio, last weekend, where four of nine teams qualified for the Dual National Championship held at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show later this year.

To qualify, a team must finish disassembling and reassembling a small-block Chevrolet engine in less than 33 minutes, including penalties.

Both the fourth- and fifth-place teams were from Elkhart Area Career Center in Elkhart, Indiana. They were teams Proform (26:38) and Thermotec (28:03), respectively.

In third place was Team Canton Racing from CD Hylton High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, with a time of 24:47. Kevin Griese from Team Canton racing mentioned, “Hot Rodders has given me lots of opportunities to make scholarship money and given me the opportunity to go to a tech school of my choice.”

In second place was Team Meziere from Burton Center for Arts & Tech in Salem, Virginia, with a time of 20:27.

The first-place team, Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, had already qualified earlier this year at the Race & Performance Expo, but improved their time to 18:05, shaving more than two minutes from their previous time of 20:06.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge presented by Racequip at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama attracted many younger racing fans. The contest requires that each team be comprised of two individuals; one team member must be 5–18 years of age, and he or she must completely disassemble and reassemble a complete single-cylinder OHV engine utilizing only basic hand tools.

The next Hot Rodders of Tomorrow competition will be held March 25, 2017, at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. Another group of teams will compete for a chance to qualify for the National Dual Championships.

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information and to view last weekend’s complete results.

For additional information about starting a team or sponsorship opportunities, contact Rodney Bingham at rbingham@hotroddersoftomorrow.com or call 815-722-5460.

By SEMA Editors

Team Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, came in first place last weekend with a time of 18:05.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s second event of the 2017 season was held at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama in Cleveland, Ohio, last weekend, where four of nine teams qualified for the Dual National Championship held at the SEMA Show and PRI Trade Show later this year.

To qualify, a team must finish disassembling and reassembling a small-block Chevrolet engine in less than 33 minutes, including penalties.

Both the fourth- and fifth-place teams were from Elkhart Area Career Center in Elkhart, Indiana. They were teams Proform (26:38) and Thermotec (28:03), respectively.

In third place was Team Canton Racing from CD Hylton High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, with a time of 24:47. Kevin Griese from Team Canton racing mentioned, “Hot Rodders has given me lots of opportunities to make scholarship money and given me the opportunity to go to a tech school of my choice.”

In second place was Team Meziere from Burton Center for Arts & Tech in Salem, Virginia, with a time of 20:27.

The first-place team, Howards Cams from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan, had already qualified earlier this year at the Race & Performance Expo, but improved their time to 18:05, shaving more than two minutes from their previous time of 20:06.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge presented by Racequip at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama attracted many younger racing fans. The contest requires that each team be comprised of two individuals; one team member must be 5–18 years of age, and he or she must completely disassemble and reassemble a complete single-cylinder OHV engine utilizing only basic hand tools.

The next Hot Rodders of Tomorrow competition will be held March 25, 2017, at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. Another group of teams will compete for a chance to qualify for the National Dual Championships.

Visit www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information and to view last weekend’s complete results.

For additional information about starting a team or sponsorship opportunities, contact Rodney Bingham at rbingham@hotroddersoftomorrow.com or call 815-722-5460.

…Without Passage of the RPM Act.

The future of motorsports remains in jeopardy. Bookmark www.sema.org/epa-news and visit the page for updates to follow the progress of the RPM Act.