Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:37

Tens of thousands of international buyers will be walking the 2016 SEMA Show looking for new products to export to their home markets. How do you, as an exhibitor, connect with these buyers, who come to Las Vegas from Australia, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and more than 130 countries? They likely have just a few minutes to stop at any one booth, so how do you draw their attention and maintain their interest in order to introduce yourself and your product, scan their badges or collect their business cards? Here are some tips about how to attract buyers to your booth and what you can do even before the Show begins.

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:37

Tens of thousands of international buyers will be walking the 2016 SEMA Show looking for new products to export to their home markets. How do you, as an exhibitor, connect with these buyers, who come to Las Vegas from Australia, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and more than 130 countries? They likely have just a few minutes to stop at any one booth, so how do you draw their attention and maintain their interest in order to introduce yourself and your product, scan their badges or collect their business cards? Here are some tips about how to attract buyers to your booth and what you can do even before the Show begins.

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:27

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the 2016 SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, tax or investment banking issues. Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N242 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Ashley Ailsworth at 202-783-6007, ext. 19 with a preferred meeting time and subject matter of interest. 

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies.
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the U.S. and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Andrew Young
Patent protection, licensing and enforcement, including international rights acquisition, management and enforcement strategies
Lackenbach Siegel LLP
Scarsdale, New York

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (“MAP”) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships
Freeborn & Peters LLP
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Ashley Ailsworth at ashleya@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19. 

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:27

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the 2016 SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, tax or investment banking issues. Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N242 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Ashley Ailsworth at 202-783-6007, ext. 19 with a preferred meeting time and subject matter of interest. 

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies.
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the U.S. and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Andrew Young
Patent protection, licensing and enforcement, including international rights acquisition, management and enforcement strategies
Lackenbach Siegel LLP
Scarsdale, New York

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (“MAP”) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships
Freeborn & Peters LLP
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Ashley Ailsworth at ashleya@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19. 

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:27

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the 2016 SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, tax or investment banking issues. Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N242 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Ashley Ailsworth at 202-783-6007, ext. 19 with a preferred meeting time and subject matter of interest. 

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies.
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the U.S. and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Andrew Young
Patent protection, licensing and enforcement, including international rights acquisition, management and enforcement strategies
Lackenbach Siegel LLP
Scarsdale, New York

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (“MAP”) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships
Freeborn & Peters LLP
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Ashley Ailsworth at ashleya@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19. 

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:27

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the 2016 SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, tax or investment banking issues. Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N242 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Ashley Ailsworth at 202-783-6007, ext. 19 with a preferred meeting time and subject matter of interest. 

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies.
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the U.S. and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Andrew Young
Patent protection, licensing and enforcement, including international rights acquisition, management and enforcement strategies
Lackenbach Siegel LLP
Scarsdale, New York

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (“MAP”) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships
Freeborn & Peters LLP
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Ashley Ailsworth at ashleya@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19. 

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:21

Dennis Pittensbarger interviews Richard Petty, “the King,” about NASCAR and what's going on at Petty’s Garage during the 2015 SEMA Show.

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:21

Dennis Pittensbarger interviews Richard Petty, “the King,” about NASCAR and what's going on at Petty’s Garage during the 2015 SEMA Show.

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:04

Compiled by SEMA Editors

jason
Jason Scherer finished the Carbon Off-Road Fallon 250 in first place.

Jason Scherer Wins 2016 Ultra4 Fallon 250

Jason Scherer completed the Carbon Off-Road Fallon 250—a six-lap race—in first place after starting ninth in the grid, based on series points to date. The Ultra4 series has combined endurance racing, short-course racing and desert racing to find racers that excel at all disciplines. Scherer has taken wins in all categories among a strong field of contenders driving his #76 Rubicon Express Nitto Tire car. Shannon Campbell came in second and Darren Henke and Brian Caprara tied for third. To date in 2016, Jason Scherer has finished second at King of the Hammers, second at Metalcloak Stampede, and first at the Fallon 250 as the qualifying races for the Western Championship, and now heads to Reno to prepare for the Nitto National Championships.

precision
Dan Stevenson will take the wheel of the PTE 2014 Pro Mod Chevrolet Camaro for the remainder of the 2016 NHRA race season.

Dan Stevenson Joining Forces With PTE

Precision Turbo and Engine has announced that NHRA Pro Mod veteran and former nitrous racer Dan Stevenson will take the wheel of the PTE 2014 Pro Mod Chevrolet Camaro for the remainder of the 2016 NHRA race season. Dan Stevenson and Harry Hruska will team up and test both Pro Mod Camaros in what is being a called a two-car-and-one-driver development program.

grc
Tanner Foust claimed victory at Evergreen Speedway last weekend.

Tanner Foust Grabs Victory in Seattle for Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Team

Tanner Foust regained the championship momentum and points lead in Seattle, claiming victory in Red Bull Global Rallycross’s first visit to Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington. Foust’s teammate, Scott Speed, bounced back from on-track difficulties in his semifinal to earn a fourth-place finish, keeping the points race tight between the two Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross drivers heading into the final races of the season in Los Angeles. Both Foust and Speed maintain a large gap over their championship rivals before the final races of the season in Los Angeles. Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross’ seventh victory of the season also provisionally clinches the Manufacturer’s Championship for the marque. Despite competing with only two cars, the brand has taken the top spot in more than three-quarters of the races this season, marking a record-breaking run of form for the team. Foust extended his unbroken string of Heat and Semifinal victories in Seattle, bringing the total number of victories to 25 last weekend.

nmra
The ididit Outlaw True Street Shootout is coming to the Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals in Bowling Green, Kentucky, October 1.

NMRA Announces New Outlaw True Street Shootout

NMRA officials have announced that the ididit Outlaw True Street Shootout is coming to the Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals in Bowling Green, Kentucky, October 1. Running exclusively during the NMRA Grudge Night and sponsored by ididit, the Outlaw True Street Shootout will be a stand-alone event in addition to the grudge match-ups. The concept will bring out some of the quickest street Fords with all types of power plants, including LS-powered Mustangs. If they're legal under the Grudge Night rules, they can run in the Outlaw True Street Shootout. Any Ford body or Ford-powered race car can jump into the action and must roll on a pair of 275/28x10.5-wide DOT tires. Like QA1 True Street racers, ididit Outlaw True Street Shootout competitors will perform a 30-mile cruise on the street to prove they are legit street rides. Once back at the track, all shootout competitors will draw names from a hat for elimination-round pairings. The format is 1/8-mile and no time will be in effect, although competitors will get their half of the time slip. The rear suspension rules are stock-style setups or ladder bars, while the front requires the typical bolt-in-style K-members and a stock firewall.

Royal Purple Awards Mazda Road to Indy Drivers Felix Serralles, Will Owen and Parker Thompson $5,000 Each

Royal Purple has awarded one driver in each of the three Mazda Road to Indy Series with the Royal Purple “Slickest Pass,” Award—a $5,000 check to aid them in reaching their goals of racing in the Indy 500. Royal Purple presented Felix Serralles, Will Owen and Parker Thompson with the check at the September 12 Road to Indy awards banquet. As part of their participation in the Mazda Road to Indy Series, all drivers were qualified to participate in the “Slickest Pass” competition. For the Pro Mazda and the USF2000 series, each driver submitted a video clip of their best pass in the series to Royal Purple for a chance to be considered. Owen received the “Slickest Pass” for the Pro Mazda Series and Thompson received the bonus check for the USF2000 Series. Serralles was the winner of the Indy Lights Series, and won as a result of a vote held on Royal Purple’s social media channels. Royal Purple served as the official oil for the 2016 Mazda Road to Indy series.

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:04

Compiled by SEMA Editors

jason
Jason Scherer finished the Carbon Off-Road Fallon 250 in first place.

Jason Scherer Wins 2016 Ultra4 Fallon 250

Jason Scherer completed the Carbon Off-Road Fallon 250—a six-lap race—in first place after starting ninth in the grid, based on series points to date. The Ultra4 series has combined endurance racing, short-course racing and desert racing to find racers that excel at all disciplines. Scherer has taken wins in all categories among a strong field of contenders driving his #76 Rubicon Express Nitto Tire car. Shannon Campbell came in second and Darren Henke and Brian Caprara tied for third. To date in 2016, Jason Scherer has finished second at King of the Hammers, second at Metalcloak Stampede, and first at the Fallon 250 as the qualifying races for the Western Championship, and now heads to Reno to prepare for the Nitto National Championships.

precision
Dan Stevenson will take the wheel of the PTE 2014 Pro Mod Chevrolet Camaro for the remainder of the 2016 NHRA race season.

Dan Stevenson Joining Forces With PTE

Precision Turbo and Engine has announced that NHRA Pro Mod veteran and former nitrous racer Dan Stevenson will take the wheel of the PTE 2014 Pro Mod Chevrolet Camaro for the remainder of the 2016 NHRA race season. Dan Stevenson and Harry Hruska will team up and test both Pro Mod Camaros in what is being a called a two-car-and-one-driver development program.

grc
Tanner Foust claimed victory at Evergreen Speedway last weekend.

Tanner Foust Grabs Victory in Seattle for Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Team

Tanner Foust regained the championship momentum and points lead in Seattle, claiming victory in Red Bull Global Rallycross’s first visit to Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington. Foust’s teammate, Scott Speed, bounced back from on-track difficulties in his semifinal to earn a fourth-place finish, keeping the points race tight between the two Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross drivers heading into the final races of the season in Los Angeles. Both Foust and Speed maintain a large gap over their championship rivals before the final races of the season in Los Angeles. Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross’ seventh victory of the season also provisionally clinches the Manufacturer’s Championship for the marque. Despite competing with only two cars, the brand has taken the top spot in more than three-quarters of the races this season, marking a record-breaking run of form for the team. Foust extended his unbroken string of Heat and Semifinal victories in Seattle, bringing the total number of victories to 25 last weekend.

nmra
The ididit Outlaw True Street Shootout is coming to the Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals in Bowling Green, Kentucky, October 1.

NMRA Announces New Outlaw True Street Shootout

NMRA officials have announced that the ididit Outlaw True Street Shootout is coming to the Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals in Bowling Green, Kentucky, October 1. Running exclusively during the NMRA Grudge Night and sponsored by ididit, the Outlaw True Street Shootout will be a stand-alone event in addition to the grudge match-ups. The concept will bring out some of the quickest street Fords with all types of power plants, including LS-powered Mustangs. If they're legal under the Grudge Night rules, they can run in the Outlaw True Street Shootout. Any Ford body or Ford-powered race car can jump into the action and must roll on a pair of 275/28x10.5-wide DOT tires. Like QA1 True Street racers, ididit Outlaw True Street Shootout competitors will perform a 30-mile cruise on the street to prove they are legit street rides. Once back at the track, all shootout competitors will draw names from a hat for elimination-round pairings. The format is 1/8-mile and no time will be in effect, although competitors will get their half of the time slip. The rear suspension rules are stock-style setups or ladder bars, while the front requires the typical bolt-in-style K-members and a stock firewall.

Royal Purple Awards Mazda Road to Indy Drivers Felix Serralles, Will Owen and Parker Thompson $5,000 Each

Royal Purple has awarded one driver in each of the three Mazda Road to Indy Series with the Royal Purple “Slickest Pass,” Award—a $5,000 check to aid them in reaching their goals of racing in the Indy 500. Royal Purple presented Felix Serralles, Will Owen and Parker Thompson with the check at the September 12 Road to Indy awards banquet. As part of their participation in the Mazda Road to Indy Series, all drivers were qualified to participate in the “Slickest Pass” competition. For the Pro Mazda and the USF2000 series, each driver submitted a video clip of their best pass in the series to Royal Purple for a chance to be considered. Owen received the “Slickest Pass” for the Pro Mazda Series and Thompson received the bonus check for the USF2000 Series. Serralles was the winner of the Indy Lights Series, and won as a result of a vote held on Royal Purple’s social media channels. Royal Purple served as the official oil for the 2016 Mazda Road to Indy series.