By Jason Catullo

Celebrity appearances offer exhibitors the opportunity to target specific customers with pre-Show promotion, while simultaneously providing buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company's target market.

Hosting a special attraction, such as a racecar driver, industry icon, TV personality or famous vehicle, is one the methods manufacturers use to drive traffic to their booths at the SEMA Show. Special appearances offer exhibitors the opportunity to target specific customers with pre-Show promotion, while simultaneously providing buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company’s target market.

SEMA Show exhibitors planning to have a special appearance in their booth need to submit the Celebrity Appearance Notification form by September 2 in order to be promoted in the SEMA Show’s printed material, including SEMA News, the SEMA Show Directory and the SEMA Show Daily.

For questions or more information, contact Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org or 909-978-6668.

Exhibitors can learn how to get the most out of their 2016 SEMA Show, as well as additional options to reach buyers, by contacting an account rep at sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.

By Jason Catullo

Celebrity appearances offer exhibitors the opportunity to target specific customers with pre-Show promotion, while simultaneously providing buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company's target market.

Hosting a special attraction, such as a racecar driver, industry icon, TV personality or famous vehicle, is one the methods manufacturers use to drive traffic to their booths at the SEMA Show. Special appearances offer exhibitors the opportunity to target specific customers with pre-Show promotion, while simultaneously providing buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company’s target market.

SEMA Show exhibitors planning to have a special appearance in their booth need to submit the Celebrity Appearance Notification form by September 2 in order to be promoted in the SEMA Show’s printed material, including SEMA News, the SEMA Show Directory and the SEMA Show Daily.

For questions or more information, contact Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org or 909-978-6668.

Exhibitors can learn how to get the most out of their 2016 SEMA Show, as well as additional options to reach buyers, by contacting an account rep at sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.

By Jason Catullo

Celebrity appearances offer exhibitors the opportunity to target specific customers with pre-Show promotion, while simultaneously providing buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company's target market.

Hosting a special attraction, such as a racecar driver, industry icon, TV personality or famous vehicle, is one the methods manufacturers use to drive traffic to their booths at the SEMA Show. Special appearances offer exhibitors the opportunity to target specific customers with pre-Show promotion, while simultaneously providing buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company’s target market.

SEMA Show exhibitors planning to have a special appearance in their booth need to submit the Celebrity Appearance Notification form by September 2 in order to be promoted in the SEMA Show’s printed material, including SEMA News, the SEMA Show Directory and the SEMA Show Daily.

For questions or more information, contact Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org or 909-978-6668.

Exhibitors can learn how to get the most out of their 2016 SEMA Show, as well as additional options to reach buyers, by contacting an account rep at sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Nearly 125 official events were held to celebrate the classics of the past and the future during this year’s Collector Car Appreciation Day.

On July 8, 2016, SEMA members joined with car clubs, businesses and thousands of enthusiasts to celebrate the seventh annual Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). A wide range of events were held in the United States and Canada to commemorate the day. The celebration was designated by a SEMA-requested U.S. Senate Resolution 507 (S. Res. 507) that was sponsored by U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Jon Tester (D-MT).

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognizes “that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” Lawmakers in states, counties and local areas all over the U.S. and Canada followed the Senate’s lead.  The states of Louisiana, West Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as the Canadian Provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan, adopted their own resolutions commemorating the day.

Nearly 125 official events were held to celebrate the classics of the past and the future. These events included car club cruise-ins, open houses at SEMA-member companies, specialty shows at automobile museums and “drive your collector car to work” displays. A detailed summary and online photo gallery of CCAD celebrations are available on the SEMA Action Network’s (SAN) website at www.semaSAN.com/CCAD.

CCAD is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils.

SEMA Member CCAD Event Hosts

• Automobile Driving Museum – El Segundo, California
• Antique Automobile Club of America Museum – Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Blacktop Depot – Orange, California
• Coker Tire Co. – Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Daniels Performance Group – Smithfield, Virginia
• D&S Automotive Collision & Restyling – Mentor, Ohio
• Dr. Detail – Fullerton, California
• Eckler Industries – Titusville, Florida
• Eastwood Company – Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• The Filling Station – Lebanon, Oregon
• Goodguys Rod & Custom Association – Columbus, Ohio
• Hemmings Motor News – Bennington, Vermont
• Mild to Wild Classics – Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Nancy Perry Productions – Glendale, Arizona
• OC Car Guy – Buena Park, California
• QA1 – Lakeville, Minnesota
• Speedway Motors, Inc. – Lincoln, Nebraska
• Steele Rubber Products – Denver, North Carolina
• Volkswagen Group of America (VWGOA) – Auburn Hills, Michigan
• York Nostalgia – York, Pennsylvania

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Nearly 125 official events were held to celebrate the classics of the past and the future during this year’s Collector Car Appreciation Day.

On July 8, 2016, SEMA members joined with car clubs, businesses and thousands of enthusiasts to celebrate the seventh annual Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). A wide range of events were held in the United States and Canada to commemorate the day. The celebration was designated by a SEMA-requested U.S. Senate Resolution 507 (S. Res. 507) that was sponsored by U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Jon Tester (D-MT).

The U.S. Senate Resolution recognizes “that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” Lawmakers in states, counties and local areas all over the U.S. and Canada followed the Senate’s lead.  The states of Louisiana, West Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as the Canadian Provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan, adopted their own resolutions commemorating the day.

Nearly 125 official events were held to celebrate the classics of the past and the future. These events included car club cruise-ins, open houses at SEMA-member companies, specialty shows at automobile museums and “drive your collector car to work” displays. A detailed summary and online photo gallery of CCAD celebrations are available on the SEMA Action Network’s (SAN) website at www.semaSAN.com/CCAD.

CCAD is supported by SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils.

SEMA Member CCAD Event Hosts

• Automobile Driving Museum – El Segundo, California
• Antique Automobile Club of America Museum – Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Blacktop Depot – Orange, California
• Coker Tire Co. – Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Daniels Performance Group – Smithfield, Virginia
• D&S Automotive Collision & Restyling – Mentor, Ohio
• Dr. Detail – Fullerton, California
• Eckler Industries – Titusville, Florida
• Eastwood Company – Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• The Filling Station – Lebanon, Oregon
• Goodguys Rod & Custom Association – Columbus, Ohio
• Hemmings Motor News – Bennington, Vermont
• Mild to Wild Classics – Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Nancy Perry Productions – Glendale, Arizona
• OC Car Guy – Buena Park, California
• QA1 – Lakeville, Minnesota
• Speedway Motors, Inc. – Lincoln, Nebraska
• Steele Rubber Products – Denver, North Carolina
• Volkswagen Group of America (VWGOA) – Auburn Hills, Michigan
• York Nostalgia – York, Pennsylvania

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA Garage will host a measuring session for the globally popular ’16 Nissan Patrol Y62, August 22–26, 2016. This truck is popular in the Middle East and Australia among other markets but is currently not sold in the United States.

The Nissan Patrol is popular in the Middle East, Australia and other markets, but is currently not sold in the United States. Register now to participate in the August 22–26 Nissan Patrol measuring session.

The 5.6L V8 gasoline 4WD spec-d truck is on loan to SEMA by a trade buyer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who is particularly seeking lights and body kits. 

Register now to participate in the August 22–26 Nissan Patrol measuring session. For general questions about the truck or for those making products sought by the UAE buyer, contact Linda Spencer.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA Garage will host a measuring session for the globally popular ’16 Nissan Patrol Y62, August 22–26, 2016. This truck is popular in the Middle East and Australia among other markets but is currently not sold in the United States.

The Nissan Patrol is popular in the Middle East, Australia and other markets, but is currently not sold in the United States. Register now to participate in the August 22–26 Nissan Patrol measuring session.

The 5.6L V8 gasoline 4WD spec-d truck is on loan to SEMA by a trade buyer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who is particularly seeking lights and body kits. 

Register now to participate in the August 22–26 Nissan Patrol measuring session. For general questions about the truck or for those making products sought by the UAE buyer, contact Linda Spencer.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA Garage will host a measuring session for the globally popular ’16 Nissan Patrol Y62, August 22–26, 2016. This truck is popular in the Middle East and Australia among other markets but is currently not sold in the United States.

The Nissan Patrol is popular in the Middle East, Australia and other markets, but is currently not sold in the United States. Register now to participate in the August 22–26 Nissan Patrol measuring session.

The 5.6L V8 gasoline 4WD spec-d truck is on loan to SEMA by a trade buyer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who is particularly seeking lights and body kits. 

Register now to participate in the August 22–26 Nissan Patrol measuring session. For general questions about the truck or for those making products sought by the UAE buyer, contact Linda Spencer.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA Garage will host a measuring session for the globally popular ’16 Nissan Patrol Y62, August 22–26, 2016. This truck is popular in the Middle East and Australia among other markets but is currently not sold in the United States.

The Nissan Patrol is popular in the Middle East, Australia and other markets, but is currently not sold in the United States. Register now to participate in the August 22–26 Nissan Patrol measuring session.

The 5.6L V8 gasoline 4WD spec-d truck is on loan to SEMA by a trade buyer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who is particularly seeking lights and body kits. 

Register now to participate in the August 22–26 Nissan Patrol measuring session. For general questions about the truck or for those making products sought by the UAE buyer, contact Linda Spencer.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Election Day is just 88 days away. While that may not seem like much, it’s an eternity in American politics. A lot can change between now and November 8. You can keep yourself informed and up to date on the latest by visiting www.SEMAPAC.com and becoming SEMA PAC Approved today. When you do, you’ll automatically be signed up for “Campaign Spy Shots,” a bimonthly newsletter that brings you the latest news from the campaign trail.

Becoming SEMA PAC Approved takes seconds. In fact, when you log on to www.SEMAPAC.com using your “MySEMA” account, the form is already filled out for you! All you have to do is check a few boxes and you’re done. It’s that easy. Completing the form does not obligate you to contribute to SEMA PAC.

To learn more, contact SEMA PAC and Congressional Relations Director Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org.