Thu, 10/16/2014 - 13:32

By SEMA Editors

  force
John Force
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Tony Schumacher
  brown
Antron Brown
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Gary Scelzi
   

The NHRA Breakfast at the 2014 SEMA Show will celebrate 50 years of the NHRA Finals, Wednesday, November 5, from 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, formerly the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino (LVH), Ballrooms A&B. The NHRA will bring together some of the most popular drivers in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series who will discuss many of the iconic moments through 50 years of the Finals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California.

Featured drivers include John Force, Tony Schumacher, Antron Brown and Gary Scelzi. Force is an eight-time NHRA Finals winner in Funny Car—the most for a driver in any pro category. Perhaps his greatest triumph at the event came in 2010, when he rallied to overcome a 38-point deficit and steal the championship away in the season’s closing moments from rival Matt Hagan by winning the race in spectacular fashion.

Schumacher has won the race four times in Top Fuel at the controls of his U.S. Army dragster. He famously won the 2006 world championship title in the race’s final moments and set a national E.T. record in the final round. It is referred to as “The Run” by drag-racing historians, and is one of the most iconic moments in the history of the sport. The next season, Schumacher entered the Finals with a points deficit and worked his magic one more time, denying Hot Rod Fuller a place in history as a world champ when Fuller lost early and Schumacher went on to win the race and the championship.

Brown has won the NHRA Finals in both Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle, and in 2012, he clinched his historic first Top Fuel world championship title at the event when Schumacher failed to deliver another one of his miracle comebacks.

Another driver who achieved success in multiple categories at the Finals, Scelzi won the race in Top Fuel and has clinched world championships in both Top Fuel and Funny Car at the season-ending event. Scelzi put a bow on his 2000 world championship title in Top Fuel by winning the Finals that season and then secured his 2005 Funny Car crown in memorable fashion at the famed race by holding off Force and Ron Capps during eliminations on the season’s final day.

The annual NHRA Breakfast—open to all registered SEMA Show attendees—is part of the 2014 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 4–7, 2014. A continental breakfast will be served.

The panel will be moderated by longtime NHRA announcer Bob Frey. Following the NHRA Breakfast, all of the special panel guests will be at the NHRA Booth (#22329) signing autographs from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

This event is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees at no cost; however, tickets are required. To order your event ticket or register for the Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register and click “Add Event Tickets.”

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 12:59
By Linda Spencer

cic
U.S. Department of Commerce staff will be available for meetings with SEMA Show exhibitors in the Center for International Commerce.
U.S. Department of Commerce staff from Central America, the Middle East and Europe will be available for one-on-one meetings with 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors, Wednesday November 5, from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in the Center for International Commerce (CIC) Room N253. It's also possible to pre-schedule a meeting at your booth.

To sign up, send an e-mail to Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org and indicate the country/region in which you are interested and note whether you want to meet Wednesday morning at the CIC or schedule another time later in the week at your booth.
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 12:59
By Linda Spencer

cic
U.S. Department of Commerce staff will be available for meetings with SEMA Show exhibitors in the Center for International Commerce.
U.S. Department of Commerce staff from Central America, the Middle East and Europe will be available for one-on-one meetings with 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors, Wednesday November 5, from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in the Center for International Commerce (CIC) Room N253. It's also possible to pre-schedule a meeting at your booth.

To sign up, send an e-mail to Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org and indicate the country/region in which you are interested and note whether you want to meet Wednesday morning at the CIC or schedule another time later in the week at your booth.
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 12:59
By Linda Spencer

cic
U.S. Department of Commerce staff will be available for meetings with SEMA Show exhibitors in the Center for International Commerce.
U.S. Department of Commerce staff from Central America, the Middle East and Europe will be available for one-on-one meetings with 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors, Wednesday November 5, from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in the Center for International Commerce (CIC) Room N253. It's also possible to pre-schedule a meeting at your booth.

To sign up, send an e-mail to Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org and indicate the country/region in which you are interested and note whether you want to meet Wednesday morning at the CIC or schedule another time later in the week at your booth.
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:51
By Becca Butler

SEMA Show Deadlines
With three weeks left until the 2014 SEMA Show, an average of 2,500 registrations are still coming in daily.
  
With three weeks left until the 2014 SEMA Show, optimism is running high. Badges are being mailed and attendees are eager to see what exhibitors will have to offer at this year's Show. An average of 2,500 registrations are coming in daily; it's not too late to make your plans to attend.

Here’s what people are saying about the 2014 SEMA Show:

“I got my badges a couple of weeks ago!!!! Can't get here quick enough!”

“Sooo looking forward to this year’s SEMA Show!”

“Can't wait to leave the UK for our #USARoadTrip to #semashow hoping to see @RRRawlings and the guys @GasMonkeyGarage.”

“If u r going 2 the @SEMASHOW in 3 wks...make sure 2 stop by the #NewProductShowcase 2 check out Justice Brothers Squeal Stop #sema2014.”

“So the parents just planned their Vegas trip to SEMA right in front of me while eating dinner... Lmao I mean that's cool.”

Secure your badge to the Show. The SEMA Show is continuing to grow and expand, providing more great space for exhibiting companies. Manufacturers interested in exhibiting can sign up online.
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:51
By Becca Butler

SEMA Show Deadlines
With three weeks left until the 2014 SEMA Show, an average of 2,500 registrations are still coming in daily.
  
With three weeks left until the 2014 SEMA Show, optimism is running high. Badges are being mailed and attendees are eager to see what exhibitors will have to offer at this year's Show. An average of 2,500 registrations are coming in daily; it's not too late to make your plans to attend.

Here’s what people are saying about the 2014 SEMA Show:

“I got my badges a couple of weeks ago!!!! Can't get here quick enough!”

“Sooo looking forward to this year’s SEMA Show!”

“Can't wait to leave the UK for our #USARoadTrip to #semashow hoping to see @RRRawlings and the guys @GasMonkeyGarage.”

“If u r going 2 the @SEMASHOW in 3 wks...make sure 2 stop by the #NewProductShowcase 2 check out Justice Brothers Squeal Stop #sema2014.”

“So the parents just planned their Vegas trip to SEMA right in front of me while eating dinner... Lmao I mean that's cool.”

Secure your badge to the Show. The SEMA Show is continuing to grow and expand, providing more great space for exhibiting companies. Manufacturers interested in exhibiting can sign up online.
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

  SCRS Education Logo
The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.
 

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

  • Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.
  • Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.
  • When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.
  • If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.
  • Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

  SCRS Education Logo
The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.
 

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

  • Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.
  • Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.
  • When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.
  • If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.
  • Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

  SCRS Education Logo
The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.
 

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

  • Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.
  • Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.
  • When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.
  • If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.
  • Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

  SCRS Education Logo
The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.
 

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

  • Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.
  • Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.
  • When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.
  • If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.
  • Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.