The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SEMA International Measuring Session: Y62 Nissan Patrol, August 22–26, 2016, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

• SEMA China Business Development Program, September 7–11, 2016, Shanghai, China

• 2016 SEMA Show, November 1–4, 2016, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• 2016 PRI Show, December 8–10, 2016, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SEMA International Measuring Session: Y62 Nissan Patrol, August 22–26, 2016, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

• SEMA China Business Development Program, September 7–11, 2016, Shanghai, China

• 2016 SEMA Show, November 1–4, 2016, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• 2016 PRI Show, December 8–10, 2016, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Show annually includes Education Days—a complete lineup of educational sessions covering topics ranging from customer service and marketing, to cash flow and industry trends. Conducted by industry leaders and business experts from across the globe, the seminars are designed to help attendees sell more, be more productive, and prepare for emerging trends and opportunities.

SEMA Education will include SEMA Biz Tips weekly in SEMA eNews. Many of the experts featured in SEMA Biz Tips videos conducted seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show. This week, Jeff Varick of Brandmotion addresses the question: How is the integration of automotive and consumer electronics creating new business opportunities for next-gen SEMA companies?

The 2016 SEMA Show will be held November 1–4, 2016, in Las Vegas. Exhibitors: buy a booth now!

To learn more about SEMA’s education resources, visit www.sema.org/education. Additional Biz Tips videos are available to view at www.sema.org/biz-tips.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Show annually includes Education Days—a complete lineup of educational sessions covering topics ranging from customer service and marketing, to cash flow and industry trends. Conducted by industry leaders and business experts from across the globe, the seminars are designed to help attendees sell more, be more productive, and prepare for emerging trends and opportunities.

SEMA Education will include SEMA Biz Tips weekly in SEMA eNews. Many of the experts featured in SEMA Biz Tips videos conducted seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show. This week, Jeff Varick of Brandmotion addresses the question: How is the integration of automotive and consumer electronics creating new business opportunities for next-gen SEMA companies?

The 2016 SEMA Show will be held November 1–4, 2016, in Las Vegas. Exhibitors: buy a booth now!

To learn more about SEMA’s education resources, visit www.sema.org/education. Additional Biz Tips videos are available to view at www.sema.org/biz-tips.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Show annually includes Education Days—a complete lineup of educational sessions covering topics ranging from customer service and marketing, to cash flow and industry trends. Conducted by industry leaders and business experts from across the globe, the seminars are designed to help attendees sell more, be more productive, and prepare for emerging trends and opportunities.

SEMA Education will include SEMA Biz Tips weekly in SEMA eNews. Many of the experts featured in SEMA Biz Tips videos conducted seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show. This week, Jeff Varick of Brandmotion addresses the question: How is the integration of automotive and consumer electronics creating new business opportunities for next-gen SEMA companies?

The 2016 SEMA Show will be held November 1–4, 2016, in Las Vegas. Exhibitors: buy a booth now!

To learn more about SEMA’s education resources, visit www.sema.org/education. Additional Biz Tips videos are available to view at www.sema.org/biz-tips.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Our customers are the driving force behind our individual businesses, our industry, and our community. Our customers rallied with us and other industry leaders when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put forth a regulation that would have made it illegal to convert a street vehicle or motorcycle into a competition-only race vehicle, forcing the EPA to withdraw the proposal. What started as a small action has become an unprecedented national movement to save our race cars.

In order to protect our right to race now and into the future, SEMA’s allies in the U.S. Congress introduced the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act) in both the House and Senate. The RPM Act simply confirms that it has always been legal to perform such modifications and will erase any doubts that the exemption applies to racing parts and vehicle modifications.

The hobby’s potency surrounding the effort to protect motorsports remains strong. As racers, fans and industry members, we must sustain this energy. Consistent action must be taken at each stage of the legislative process to drive our messages home and to GET CONGRESS TO ACT.

We urge SEMA Members to bring this energy to your storefronts, websites, and garages and mobilize your customers into to action to protect the sport we love.

Here's What You Can Do

• Contact Congress: While many legislators and government officials have voiced support for the RPM Act, many elected officials are still undecided. It only takes a few minutes.
• Sign the RPM Act letter: www.sema.org/RPMAct
• Call your Representatives directly: www.sema.org/rpm-call
• Spread the word: Post content from SEMA’s toolkit (www.sema.org/rpmtools) on your company websites, e-mail, social media, forums, blogs, etc.
• Join the hobby’s legislative voice, SEMA Action Network (SAN): For additional materials, including retail displays, first enlist at www.SEMAsan.com/join. There is no cost, spam or catch.

The rallying cry for lasting automotive freedoms has never been louder; awareness hasn’t been wider, and our momentum never greater.

Want to read more? Check out this month’s SAN spotlight.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Our customers are the driving force behind our individual businesses, our industry, and our community. Our customers rallied with us and other industry leaders when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put forth a regulation that would have made it illegal to convert a street vehicle or motorcycle into a competition-only race vehicle, forcing the EPA to withdraw the proposal. What started as a small action has become an unprecedented national movement to save our race cars.

In order to protect our right to race now and into the future, SEMA’s allies in the U.S. Congress introduced the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act) in both the House and Senate. The RPM Act simply confirms that it has always been legal to perform such modifications and will erase any doubts that the exemption applies to racing parts and vehicle modifications.

The hobby’s potency surrounding the effort to protect motorsports remains strong. As racers, fans and industry members, we must sustain this energy. Consistent action must be taken at each stage of the legislative process to drive our messages home and to GET CONGRESS TO ACT.

We urge SEMA Members to bring this energy to your storefronts, websites, and garages and mobilize your customers into to action to protect the sport we love.

Here's What You Can Do

• Contact Congress: While many legislators and government officials have voiced support for the RPM Act, many elected officials are still undecided. It only takes a few minutes.
• Sign the RPM Act letter: www.sema.org/RPMAct
• Call your Representatives directly: www.sema.org/rpm-call
• Spread the word: Post content from SEMA’s toolkit (www.sema.org/rpmtools) on your company websites, e-mail, social media, forums, blogs, etc.
• Join the hobby’s legislative voice, SEMA Action Network (SAN): For additional materials, including retail displays, first enlist at www.SEMAsan.com/join. There is no cost, spam or catch.

The rallying cry for lasting automotive freedoms has never been louder; awareness hasn’t been wider, and our momentum never greater.

Want to read more? Check out this month’s SAN spotlight.

By Becca Butler

The three 2015 Battle of the Builders® finalists—(L-R) Bobby Alloway, Chip Foose and Alan Johnson—were seen with “Overhaulin’s” Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs prior to the announcement of the winner.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition brings together the world’s best builders for a chance to compete for the title of the ultimate builder. As in previous years, candidates for top honors will be selected and announced during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and the competition will be televised in a nationwide special airing on the Velocity Network.

New for 2016 is a special program for builders under the age of 35. Participants who enter and qualify as a “Young Gun” will receive additional recognition through their participation in the overall competition.

“The Young Guns Program allows us to shine the spotlight on up-and-coming builders who have demonstrated that they can compete with industry veterans and icons,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA’s President and CEO. “These young builders, just like all the builders from the SEMA Show, have already proven themselves simply by having a vehicle at the SEMA Show. There is no question that they are amazing builders. The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition allows us to celebrate their talents and share it with the rest of the world.”

For more details and to apply, visit www.SEMAShow.com/botb before the September 15 deadline.