By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) reports having met with more than 140 different companies in its booth at the Show last week.

In just its second year at the SEMA Show, and just a little more than 18 months since its founding, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) reports having met with more than 140 different companies in its Show booth last week. Those meetings, described as "very productive" by SDC CEO Jon Wyly, resulted in approximately 40 new members with many other strong prospects expected to join by the first of the year.  

"The meetings were just terrific," said Director of Membership Jim Graven, "and enthusiasm for our data management solutions was very high."

In addition, Bob Castle, the SDC's vice president of IT and eBusiness, reported that "not only has our technology solution (PIMS) gained many daily users, but we also received great feedback for future enhancements and features that will make the SDC the most comprehensive and easy-to-use data management solution available."

Founded in March 2012, the SEMA Data Co-op is industry owned and operated, serving the product data management needs of the SEMA marketplace with outstanding online tools, a centralized data repository and top-quality assistance from top data experts.  

For more information or to join the SDC as a supplier or receiver of product data, contact Jim Graven at 888-958-6698 ext. 4 or via e-mail at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) reports having met with more than 140 different companies in its booth at the Show last week.

In just its second year at the SEMA Show, and just a little more than 18 months since its founding, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) reports having met with more than 140 different companies in its Show booth last week. Those meetings, described as "very productive" by SDC CEO Jon Wyly, resulted in approximately 40 new members with many other strong prospects expected to join by the first of the year.  

"The meetings were just terrific," said Director of Membership Jim Graven, "and enthusiasm for our data management solutions was very high."

In addition, Bob Castle, the SDC's vice president of IT and eBusiness, reported that "not only has our technology solution (PIMS) gained many daily users, but we also received great feedback for future enhancements and features that will make the SDC the most comprehensive and easy-to-use data management solution available."

Founded in March 2012, the SEMA Data Co-op is industry owned and operated, serving the product data management needs of the SEMA marketplace with outstanding online tools, a centralized data repository and top-quality assistance from top data experts.  

For more information or to join the SDC as a supplier or receiver of product data, contact Jim Graven at 888-958-6698 ext. 4 or via e-mail at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Team Falken Tire will upgrade to the new ’14 Porsche 911 RSR, which is based off of the newest generation 911 street car.

Team Falken Tire Announces Plans to Compete in 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship
After months of speculation, Falken Tire Corp. has announced plans to continue competition in American sportscar racing in the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. The GT team will compete in 10 of the 11 races open to the GTLM class of the 2014 calendar with the exception of the season opening race, the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Previously running ’08, ’10 and ’12 versions of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, Team Falken Tire will upgrade to the new ’14 Porsche 911 RSR, which is based off of the newest generation 911 street car. The team was given the opportunity to test privately before Petit Le Mans. Among a field of factory based-teams, the Falken team will be one of few privateer teams in the GTLM class. The first race for the GTLM team will be the 12 Hours of Sebring, March 15, 2014.

Formula Drift Announces 2014 Championship Schedule
Last week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Formula Drift officials announced their 2014 event schedule. For the 11th consecutive year, Irwindale Speedway will host a championship round of the international competition—this year on October 10–11. Round 7 at Irwindale will be the 2014 stateside finale after a cross-country tour that begins in Long Beach in early April.

Formula Drift 2014 Schedule:

January 18–19 – Formula Drift Thailand

March – Latin America Demo (Honduras)

March 22 – Source Interlink Tech Day

April 4–5 – Formula Drift Round 1 Long Beach

April 11–12 – Motegi Super Drift Challenge

May 9–10 – Formula Drift Round 2 Road Atlanta

May 30–31 – Formula Drift Round 3 Florida (Hearing a venue change)

June 20–21 – Formula Drift Round 4 Wall Speedway

July 11–12 – Formula Drift Round 5 Evergreen Speedway

August 30–September 1 – Canada Demo (Autodrome St. Eustache)

September 12–13 – Formula Drift Round 6 Texas Motor Speedway

October 10–11 – Formula Drift Round 7 Irwindale Speedway

TBA – Formula Drift Australia

TBA – Formula Drift Malaysia

TBA – Formula Drift Thailand (Q4)

For more information, contact Formula Drift at www.formuladrift.com.

	Brad McClure scored his fourth win of the season at Buttonwillow Raceway. Photo credit: Reza Arsham

McClure Wins at Buttonwillow in Touring and One Step Closer to Winning the Championship
Brad McClure is now one step closer to winning his first Nitto Tires United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC) after scoring his fourth win of the season at Buttonwillow Raceway. Daniel Akhromstev made it to the top step of the podium scoring his first win in the PTF Motorsport/Domport Auto Body BMW M3. Last Saturday, McClure did a lap of 2.00.766 to grab the provisional pole in his GoGoGear.com/UTI/BTM Motorwerkes BMW M3. Dave Brown's Hawk Brakes/ Competition Clutch BMW M3 scored his fifth second-place finish of the season and is now in second place in points. In the GT class, Akhromstev won but he spent most of the race being chased by the CT Engineering/ Supertech Honda S2000 of Andrie Hartanto. The two were bumper to bumper most of the race as Hartanto started on pole, dropped to fourth and fought back to finish in second. Finishing a strong third was the Performance Technic BMW M3 of Sean Yepez.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Team Falken Tire will upgrade to the new ’14 Porsche 911 RSR, which is based off of the newest generation 911 street car.

Team Falken Tire Announces Plans to Compete in 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship
After months of speculation, Falken Tire Corp. has announced plans to continue competition in American sportscar racing in the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. The GT team will compete in 10 of the 11 races open to the GTLM class of the 2014 calendar with the exception of the season opening race, the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Previously running ’08, ’10 and ’12 versions of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, Team Falken Tire will upgrade to the new ’14 Porsche 911 RSR, which is based off of the newest generation 911 street car. The team was given the opportunity to test privately before Petit Le Mans. Among a field of factory based-teams, the Falken team will be one of few privateer teams in the GTLM class. The first race for the GTLM team will be the 12 Hours of Sebring, March 15, 2014.

Formula Drift Announces 2014 Championship Schedule
Last week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Formula Drift officials announced their 2014 event schedule. For the 11th consecutive year, Irwindale Speedway will host a championship round of the international competition—this year on October 10–11. Round 7 at Irwindale will be the 2014 stateside finale after a cross-country tour that begins in Long Beach in early April.

Formula Drift 2014 Schedule:

January 18–19 – Formula Drift Thailand

March – Latin America Demo (Honduras)

March 22 – Source Interlink Tech Day

April 4–5 – Formula Drift Round 1 Long Beach

April 11–12 – Motegi Super Drift Challenge

May 9–10 – Formula Drift Round 2 Road Atlanta

May 30–31 – Formula Drift Round 3 Florida (Hearing a venue change)

June 20–21 – Formula Drift Round 4 Wall Speedway

July 11–12 – Formula Drift Round 5 Evergreen Speedway

August 30–September 1 – Canada Demo (Autodrome St. Eustache)

September 12–13 – Formula Drift Round 6 Texas Motor Speedway

October 10–11 – Formula Drift Round 7 Irwindale Speedway

TBA – Formula Drift Australia

TBA – Formula Drift Malaysia

TBA – Formula Drift Thailand (Q4)

For more information, contact Formula Drift at www.formuladrift.com.

	Brad McClure scored his fourth win of the season at Buttonwillow Raceway. Photo credit: Reza Arsham

McClure Wins at Buttonwillow in Touring and One Step Closer to Winning the Championship
Brad McClure is now one step closer to winning his first Nitto Tires United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC) after scoring his fourth win of the season at Buttonwillow Raceway. Daniel Akhromstev made it to the top step of the podium scoring his first win in the PTF Motorsport/Domport Auto Body BMW M3. Last Saturday, McClure did a lap of 2.00.766 to grab the provisional pole in his GoGoGear.com/UTI/BTM Motorwerkes BMW M3. Dave Brown's Hawk Brakes/ Competition Clutch BMW M3 scored his fifth second-place finish of the season and is now in second place in points. In the GT class, Akhromstev won but he spent most of the race being chased by the CT Engineering/ Supertech Honda S2000 of Andrie Hartanto. The two were bumper to bumper most of the race as Hartanto started on pole, dropped to fourth and fought back to finish in second. Finishing a strong third was the Performance Technic BMW M3 of Sean Yepez.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Heidts Automotive Group, located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, is hiring a lead fabricator with a minimum of 10 years' hands-on experience in TIG/MIG welding and metal fabrication. The successful candidate must be able to operate lathe and mill proficiently and have Tool and Die experience.

• Hedges & Co., located in Hudson, Ohio, is hiring a marketing analyst responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of client marketing databases. This position is responsible for developing strategies for targeted e-mail marketing campaigns, data extraction, list generation and evaluating the effectiveness of marketing and e-mail campaigns. The successful candidate will have more than two years' experience in direct marketing with demonstrated responsibility in campaign strategy and implementation.

• ECS Tuning Inc., located in Wadsworth, Ohio, is hiring a Volkswagen brand manager to lead and direct multiple marketing channels to grow and maintain stature of the Volkswagen web catalog, manage all product offerings and seek out new opportunities to strengthen ECS Tuning’s position in the marketplace. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of responsibility leading a team to accomplish projects in a fast-paced environment, 1–2 years of product development and project management experience and a bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with relevant job experience.

• Racerpartsworld.com is hiring a part-time big commerce, product information exchange system developer to take charge of the company's new e-commerce site. The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of the big commerce platform and SDC systems, particularly PIES. Experience in the performance racing industry is preferred. This position will require 10 to 20 hours per week.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

Visit MPMC's website.

	PRI Show attendees will be able to have face-to-face interaction with MPMC manufacturers at the inaugural MPMC Education Day at the 2013 PRI Show in Indianapolis, Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

Patterned after the already successful HRIA Education Day, 15 MPMC-member companies will present one-hour product training presentations to PRI Trade Show attendees. Three seminars will each run concurrently over five, one-hour time slots beginning at 9:00 a.m.

“The HRIA Education Day is wildly successful,” said MPMC Chairman Vic Wood of Aeromotive. “The PRI Show seemed a perfect venue to try the same template for MPMC companies. We originally were planning to implement it in 2014, but after presenting the idea to John Kilroy and his PRI team, the decision was made to go for it this year. We’ll start with just the 15 companies this year, and see how it goes. But I see no reason why this shouldn’t expand to 30 or 40 companies one day, as soon as attendees realize the opportunity it presents.”

To emphasize the popularity of this program, the 15 registrations were received within one hour of registration opening, and a total 27 registrations were received within two hours. Congratulations to the following MPMC companies who were selected via a first-come, first-served online registration April 30:

• COMP Cams
• Flaming River
• Flowmaster
• Hedman Hedders
• Jiffy-Tite
• Joe Gibbs Driven
• Lunati
• MAHLE
• MSD Performance
• Painless Performance Products
• Phoenix Race Tire
• Quarter Master
• Ron Francis Wiring
• Trend Performance/Diamond Racing
• Turbosmart USA

View session topics and register today. For more information, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

	The 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference will be held January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South.

Media Registration Open for 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference

Reporters, editors and freelance journalists: Conduct private interviews with leading manufacturers during the 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference. Registration is now open and available. The 2014 event takes place January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.

The annual Media Trade Conference, which features 100 companies from SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings. Media reps have the opportunity to meet with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference—for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the event's three days.

Media will select the manufacturers they most want to meet with and indicate those which they do not want to meet with when registering online. A personalized schedule will then be created for the registered media, and sent out in early January. Register now! Questions? Media inquiries can be directed to dellad@sema.org. All manufacturer questions or general questions about the event can be directed to jimsk@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

View the list of participating exhibitors.

Date: January 21–23, 2014
Location: Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South
1325 East Dyer Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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	HRIA Education Day will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

Hot Rod Council to Present Education Day at 2014 Detroit Autorama

By Della Domingo

The annual SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Day will be held, for the first time, in conjunction with the Detroit Autorama—the 60-year-old custom car show taking place in March 2014 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The program will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

“For more than 10 years, HRIA Education Day has proven to be a key event for helping manufacturers share detailed, and sometimes technical, information about their products with their customers,” said Jim Skelly, SEMA director of councils. “Holding the Education Day program at the Detroit Autorama will allow HRIA members to expand and reach a new audience.”

HRIA previously held its Education Day program at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show in Indianapolis. The move to the Detroit Autorama will enable manufacturers to reach a new, expanded audience. Autorama, which is well known for having the world’s most coveted hot rods, prestigious awards competitions, as well as top celebrities and student programs, attracts more than 150,000 individuals annually. Education Day will take place Thursday, March 6, 2014 (the day before Autorama officially opens), and is open to all hot-rod shops and businesses, as well as to all Autorama attendees.

“As one the nation’s premier indoor custom car shows, the Detroit Autorama attracts thousands of businesses and enthusiasts who are passionate and deeply vested in new hot-rod products,” said Peter A. Toundas, president of Championship Auto Shows Inc.—promoter of the event. “The HRIA Education Day program will add a valuable element to the event, giving attendees an opportunity to connect directly with manufacturers, which would be difficult for them to do on their own.”

Attendee registration is now open. Reserve your spot today.

For more information about HRIA, contact Jim Skelly.

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Join the SEMA Council Family

SEMA hosts 10 distinct councils and committees that represent focused niches within the specialty-equipment industry. These groups are comprised of elected volunteers (Select Committee) who guide and direct council activities while representing the membership at large. Although each council acts independently and represents a different segment, they are all focused on the betterment of the industry as a whole.

The value councils provide SEMA and the industry is beyond refute. It is inspiring to witness a diverse collection of company representatives, many of which are direct competitors, come together and develop educational, training, youth awareness and networking events that are, at the core, designed to give back and promote business. An equally important council function is to ensure that SEMA sustains a pulse on the industry and maintains a presence with its members.

The question is often asked, “Why should my company join a council?” The answer is simple. SEMA councils open the doors and provide you exposure to industry leaders, decision makers, trendsetters and a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion and desire to see business succeed and prosper. Once the doors are open, it is your responsibility to take advantage of the benefits by becoming actively involved.

Learn more today.

Visit MPMC's website.

	PRI Show attendees will be able to have face-to-face interaction with MPMC manufacturers at the inaugural MPMC Education Day at the 2013 PRI Show in Indianapolis, Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

Patterned after the already successful HRIA Education Day, 15 MPMC-member companies will present one-hour product training presentations to PRI Trade Show attendees. Three seminars will each run concurrently over five, one-hour time slots beginning at 9:00 a.m.

“The HRIA Education Day is wildly successful,” said MPMC Chairman Vic Wood of Aeromotive. “The PRI Show seemed a perfect venue to try the same template for MPMC companies. We originally were planning to implement it in 2014, but after presenting the idea to John Kilroy and his PRI team, the decision was made to go for it this year. We’ll start with just the 15 companies this year, and see how it goes. But I see no reason why this shouldn’t expand to 30 or 40 companies one day, as soon as attendees realize the opportunity it presents.”

To emphasize the popularity of this program, the 15 registrations were received within one hour of registration opening, and a total 27 registrations were received within two hours. Congratulations to the following MPMC companies who were selected via a first-come, first-served online registration April 30:

• COMP Cams
• Flaming River
• Flowmaster
• Hedman Hedders
• Jiffy-Tite
• Joe Gibbs Driven
• Lunati
• MAHLE
• MSD Performance
• Painless Performance Products
• Phoenix Race Tire
• Quarter Master
• Ron Francis Wiring
• Trend Performance/Diamond Racing
• Turbosmart USA

View session topics and register today. For more information, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

	The 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference will be held January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South.

Media Registration Open for 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference

Reporters, editors and freelance journalists: Conduct private interviews with leading manufacturers during the 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference. Registration is now open and available. The 2014 event takes place January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.

The annual Media Trade Conference, which features 100 companies from SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings. Media reps have the opportunity to meet with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference—for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the event's three days.

Media will select the manufacturers they most want to meet with and indicate those which they do not want to meet with when registering online. A personalized schedule will then be created for the registered media, and sent out in early January. Register now! Questions? Media inquiries can be directed to dellad@sema.org. All manufacturer questions or general questions about the event can be directed to jimsk@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

View the list of participating exhibitors.

Date: January 21–23, 2014
Location: Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South
1325 East Dyer Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Visit ARMO's website.

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Visit ETTN's website

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Visit HRIA's website

	HRIA Education Day will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

Hot Rod Council to Present Education Day at 2014 Detroit Autorama

By Della Domingo

The annual SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Day will be held, for the first time, in conjunction with the Detroit Autorama—the 60-year-old custom car show taking place in March 2014 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The program will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

“For more than 10 years, HRIA Education Day has proven to be a key event for helping manufacturers share detailed, and sometimes technical, information about their products with their customers,” said Jim Skelly, SEMA director of councils. “Holding the Education Day program at the Detroit Autorama will allow HRIA members to expand and reach a new audience.”

HRIA previously held its Education Day program at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show in Indianapolis. The move to the Detroit Autorama will enable manufacturers to reach a new, expanded audience. Autorama, which is well known for having the world’s most coveted hot rods, prestigious awards competitions, as well as top celebrities and student programs, attracts more than 150,000 individuals annually. Education Day will take place Thursday, March 6, 2014 (the day before Autorama officially opens), and is open to all hot-rod shops and businesses, as well as to all Autorama attendees.

“As one the nation’s premier indoor custom car shows, the Detroit Autorama attracts thousands of businesses and enthusiasts who are passionate and deeply vested in new hot-rod products,” said Peter A. Toundas, president of Championship Auto Shows Inc.—promoter of the event. “The HRIA Education Day program will add a valuable element to the event, giving attendees an opportunity to connect directly with manufacturers, which would be difficult for them to do on their own.”

Attendee registration is now open. Reserve your spot today.

For more information about HRIA, contact Jim Skelly.

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Join the SEMA Council Family

SEMA hosts 10 distinct councils and committees that represent focused niches within the specialty-equipment industry. These groups are comprised of elected volunteers (Select Committee) who guide and direct council activities while representing the membership at large. Although each council acts independently and represents a different segment, they are all focused on the betterment of the industry as a whole.

The value councils provide SEMA and the industry is beyond refute. It is inspiring to witness a diverse collection of company representatives, many of which are direct competitors, come together and develop educational, training, youth awareness and networking events that are, at the core, designed to give back and promote business. An equally important council function is to ensure that SEMA sustains a pulse on the industry and maintains a presence with its members.

The question is often asked, “Why should my company join a council?” The answer is simple. SEMA councils open the doors and provide you exposure to industry leaders, decision makers, trendsetters and a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion and desire to see business succeed and prosper. Once the doors are open, it is your responsibility to take advantage of the benefits by becoming actively involved.

Learn more today.

Visit MPMC's website.

	PRI Show attendees will be able to have face-to-face interaction with MPMC manufacturers at the inaugural MPMC Education Day at the 2013 PRI Show in Indianapolis, Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

Patterned after the already successful HRIA Education Day, 15 MPMC-member companies will present one-hour product training presentations to PRI Trade Show attendees. Three seminars will each run concurrently over five, one-hour time slots beginning at 9:00 a.m.

“The HRIA Education Day is wildly successful,” said MPMC Chairman Vic Wood of Aeromotive. “The PRI Show seemed a perfect venue to try the same template for MPMC companies. We originally were planning to implement it in 2014, but after presenting the idea to John Kilroy and his PRI team, the decision was made to go for it this year. We’ll start with just the 15 companies this year, and see how it goes. But I see no reason why this shouldn’t expand to 30 or 40 companies one day, as soon as attendees realize the opportunity it presents.”

To emphasize the popularity of this program, the 15 registrations were received within one hour of registration opening, and a total 27 registrations were received within two hours. Congratulations to the following MPMC companies who were selected via a first-come, first-served online registration April 30:

• COMP Cams
• Flaming River
• Flowmaster
• Hedman Hedders
• Jiffy-Tite
• Joe Gibbs Driven
• Lunati
• MAHLE
• MSD Performance
• Painless Performance Products
• Phoenix Race Tire
• Quarter Master
• Ron Francis Wiring
• Trend Performance/Diamond Racing
• Turbosmart USA

View session topics and register today. For more information, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

	The 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference will be held January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South.

Media Registration Open for 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference

Reporters, editors and freelance journalists: Conduct private interviews with leading manufacturers during the 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference. Registration is now open and available. The 2014 event takes place January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.

The annual Media Trade Conference, which features 100 companies from SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings. Media reps have the opportunity to meet with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference—for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the event's three days.

Media will select the manufacturers they most want to meet with and indicate those which they do not want to meet with when registering online. A personalized schedule will then be created for the registered media, and sent out in early January. Register now! Questions? Media inquiries can be directed to dellad@sema.org. All manufacturer questions or general questions about the event can be directed to jimsk@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

View the list of participating exhibitors.

Date: January 21–23, 2014
Location: Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South
1325 East Dyer Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Visit ARMO's website.

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Visit ETTN's website

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Visit HRIA's website

	HRIA Education Day will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

Hot Rod Council to Present Education Day at 2014 Detroit Autorama

By Della Domingo

The annual SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Day will be held, for the first time, in conjunction with the Detroit Autorama—the 60-year-old custom car show taking place in March 2014 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The program will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

“For more than 10 years, HRIA Education Day has proven to be a key event for helping manufacturers share detailed, and sometimes technical, information about their products with their customers,” said Jim Skelly, SEMA director of councils. “Holding the Education Day program at the Detroit Autorama will allow HRIA members to expand and reach a new audience.”

HRIA previously held its Education Day program at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show in Indianapolis. The move to the Detroit Autorama will enable manufacturers to reach a new, expanded audience. Autorama, which is well known for having the world’s most coveted hot rods, prestigious awards competitions, as well as top celebrities and student programs, attracts more than 150,000 individuals annually. Education Day will take place Thursday, March 6, 2014 (the day before Autorama officially opens), and is open to all hot-rod shops and businesses, as well as to all Autorama attendees.

“As one the nation’s premier indoor custom car shows, the Detroit Autorama attracts thousands of businesses and enthusiasts who are passionate and deeply vested in new hot-rod products,” said Peter A. Toundas, president of Championship Auto Shows Inc.—promoter of the event. “The HRIA Education Day program will add a valuable element to the event, giving attendees an opportunity to connect directly with manufacturers, which would be difficult for them to do on their own.”

Attendee registration is now open. Reserve your spot today.

For more information about HRIA, contact Jim Skelly.

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Visit TORA's website.

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Visit MRN's website.

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Visit PRO's website.

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Visit SBN's website.

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Visit WTC's website

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Visit YEN's website

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Join the SEMA Council Family

SEMA hosts 10 distinct councils and committees that represent focused niches within the specialty-equipment industry. These groups are comprised of elected volunteers (Select Committee) who guide and direct council activities while representing the membership at large. Although each council acts independently and represents a different segment, they are all focused on the betterment of the industry as a whole.

The value councils provide SEMA and the industry is beyond refute. It is inspiring to witness a diverse collection of company representatives, many of which are direct competitors, come together and develop educational, training, youth awareness and networking events that are, at the core, designed to give back and promote business. An equally important council function is to ensure that SEMA sustains a pulse on the industry and maintains a presence with its members.

The question is often asked, “Why should my company join a council?” The answer is simple. SEMA councils open the doors and provide you exposure to industry leaders, decision makers, trendsetters and a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion and desire to see business succeed and prosper. Once the doors are open, it is your responsibility to take advantage of the benefits by becoming actively involved.

Learn more today.

Visit MPMC's website.

	PRI Show attendees will be able to have face-to-face interaction with MPMC manufacturers at the inaugural MPMC Education Day at the 2013 PRI Show in Indianapolis, Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

Patterned after the already successful HRIA Education Day, 15 MPMC-member companies will present one-hour product training presentations to PRI Trade Show attendees. Three seminars will each run concurrently over five, one-hour time slots beginning at 9:00 a.m.

“The HRIA Education Day is wildly successful,” said MPMC Chairman Vic Wood of Aeromotive. “The PRI Show seemed a perfect venue to try the same template for MPMC companies. We originally were planning to implement it in 2014, but after presenting the idea to John Kilroy and his PRI team, the decision was made to go for it this year. We’ll start with just the 15 companies this year, and see how it goes. But I see no reason why this shouldn’t expand to 30 or 40 companies one day, as soon as attendees realize the opportunity it presents.”

To emphasize the popularity of this program, the 15 registrations were received within one hour of registration opening, and a total 27 registrations were received within two hours. Congratulations to the following MPMC companies who were selected via a first-come, first-served online registration April 30:

• COMP Cams
• Flaming River
• Flowmaster
• Hedman Hedders
• Jiffy-Tite
• Joe Gibbs Driven
• Lunati
• MAHLE
• MSD Performance
• Painless Performance Products
• Phoenix Race Tire
• Quarter Master
• Ron Francis Wiring
• Trend Performance/Diamond Racing
• Turbosmart USA

View session topics and register today. For more information, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

	The 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference will be held January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South.

Media Registration Open for 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference

Reporters, editors and freelance journalists: Conduct private interviews with leading manufacturers during the 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference. Registration is now open and available. The 2014 event takes place January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.

The annual Media Trade Conference, which features 100 companies from SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings. Media reps have the opportunity to meet with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference—for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the event's three days.

Media will select the manufacturers they most want to meet with and indicate those which they do not want to meet with when registering online. A personalized schedule will then be created for the registered media, and sent out in early January. Register now! Questions? Media inquiries can be directed to dellad@sema.org. All manufacturer questions or general questions about the event can be directed to jimsk@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

View the list of participating exhibitors.

Date: January 21–23, 2014
Location: Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South
1325 East Dyer Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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	HRIA Education Day will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

Hot Rod Council to Present Education Day at 2014 Detroit Autorama

By Della Domingo

The annual SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Day will be held, for the first time, in conjunction with the Detroit Autorama—the 60-year-old custom car show taking place in March 2014 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The program will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

“For more than 10 years, HRIA Education Day has proven to be a key event for helping manufacturers share detailed, and sometimes technical, information about their products with their customers,” said Jim Skelly, SEMA director of councils. “Holding the Education Day program at the Detroit Autorama will allow HRIA members to expand and reach a new audience.”

HRIA previously held its Education Day program at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show in Indianapolis. The move to the Detroit Autorama will enable manufacturers to reach a new, expanded audience. Autorama, which is well known for having the world’s most coveted hot rods, prestigious awards competitions, as well as top celebrities and student programs, attracts more than 150,000 individuals annually. Education Day will take place Thursday, March 6, 2014 (the day before Autorama officially opens), and is open to all hot-rod shops and businesses, as well as to all Autorama attendees.

“As one the nation’s premier indoor custom car shows, the Detroit Autorama attracts thousands of businesses and enthusiasts who are passionate and deeply vested in new hot-rod products,” said Peter A. Toundas, president of Championship Auto Shows Inc.—promoter of the event. “The HRIA Education Day program will add a valuable element to the event, giving attendees an opportunity to connect directly with manufacturers, which would be difficult for them to do on their own.”

Attendee registration is now open. Reserve your spot today.

For more information about HRIA, contact Jim Skelly.

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Join the SEMA Council Family

SEMA hosts 10 distinct councils and committees that represent focused niches within the specialty-equipment industry. These groups are comprised of elected volunteers (Select Committee) who guide and direct council activities while representing the membership at large. Although each council acts independently and represents a different segment, they are all focused on the betterment of the industry as a whole.

The value councils provide SEMA and the industry is beyond refute. It is inspiring to witness a diverse collection of company representatives, many of which are direct competitors, come together and develop educational, training, youth awareness and networking events that are, at the core, designed to give back and promote business. An equally important council function is to ensure that SEMA sustains a pulse on the industry and maintains a presence with its members.

The question is often asked, “Why should my company join a council?” The answer is simple. SEMA councils open the doors and provide you exposure to industry leaders, decision makers, trendsetters and a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion and desire to see business succeed and prosper. Once the doors are open, it is your responsibility to take advantage of the benefits by becoming actively involved.

Learn more today.

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	PRI Show attendees will be able to have face-to-face interaction with MPMC manufacturers at the inaugural MPMC Education Day at the 2013 PRI Show in Indianapolis, Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

Patterned after the already successful HRIA Education Day, 15 MPMC-member companies will present one-hour product training presentations to PRI Trade Show attendees. Three seminars will each run concurrently over five, one-hour time slots beginning at 9:00 a.m.

“The HRIA Education Day is wildly successful,” said MPMC Chairman Vic Wood of Aeromotive. “The PRI Show seemed a perfect venue to try the same template for MPMC companies. We originally were planning to implement it in 2014, but after presenting the idea to John Kilroy and his PRI team, the decision was made to go for it this year. We’ll start with just the 15 companies this year, and see how it goes. But I see no reason why this shouldn’t expand to 30 or 40 companies one day, as soon as attendees realize the opportunity it presents.”

To emphasize the popularity of this program, the 15 registrations were received within one hour of registration opening, and a total 27 registrations were received within two hours. Congratulations to the following MPMC companies who were selected via a first-come, first-served online registration April 30:

• COMP Cams
• Flaming River
• Flowmaster
• Hedman Hedders
• Jiffy-Tite
• Joe Gibbs Driven
• Lunati
• MAHLE
• MSD Performance
• Painless Performance Products
• Phoenix Race Tire
• Quarter Master
• Ron Francis Wiring
• Trend Performance/Diamond Racing
• Turbosmart USA

View session topics and register today. For more information, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

	The 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference will be held January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South.

Media Registration Open for 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference

Reporters, editors and freelance journalists: Conduct private interviews with leading manufacturers during the 2014 MPMC Media Trade Conference. Registration is now open and available. The 2014 event takes place January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.

The annual Media Trade Conference, which features 100 companies from SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings. Media reps have the opportunity to meet with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference—for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the event's three days.

Media will select the manufacturers they most want to meet with and indicate those which they do not want to meet with when registering online. A personalized schedule will then be created for the registered media, and sent out in early January. Register now! Questions? Media inquiries can be directed to dellad@sema.org. All manufacturer questions or general questions about the event can be directed to jimsk@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

View the list of participating exhibitors.

Date: January 21–23, 2014
Location: Embassy Suites Orange County Airport South
1325 East Dyer Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Visit ARMO's website.

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Visit ETTN's website

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Visit HRIA's website

	HRIA Education Day will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

Hot Rod Council to Present Education Day at 2014 Detroit Autorama

By Della Domingo

The annual SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education Day will be held, for the first time, in conjunction with the Detroit Autorama—the 60-year-old custom car show taking place in March 2014 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The program will consist of 24 sessions, each led by a hot-rod parts manufacturer educating attendees about product features, benefits and installation guidelines.

“For more than 10 years, HRIA Education Day has proven to be a key event for helping manufacturers share detailed, and sometimes technical, information about their products with their customers,” said Jim Skelly, SEMA director of councils. “Holding the Education Day program at the Detroit Autorama will allow HRIA members to expand and reach a new audience.”

HRIA previously held its Education Day program at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show in Indianapolis. The move to the Detroit Autorama will enable manufacturers to reach a new, expanded audience. Autorama, which is well known for having the world’s most coveted hot rods, prestigious awards competitions, as well as top celebrities and student programs, attracts more than 150,000 individuals annually. Education Day will take place Thursday, March 6, 2014 (the day before Autorama officially opens), and is open to all hot-rod shops and businesses, as well as to all Autorama attendees.

“As one the nation’s premier indoor custom car shows, the Detroit Autorama attracts thousands of businesses and enthusiasts who are passionate and deeply vested in new hot-rod products,” said Peter A. Toundas, president of Championship Auto Shows Inc.—promoter of the event. “The HRIA Education Day program will add a valuable element to the event, giving attendees an opportunity to connect directly with manufacturers, which would be difficult for them to do on their own.”

Attendee registration is now open. Reserve your spot today.

For more information about HRIA, contact Jim Skelly.

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Visit TORA's website.

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Visit MRN's website.

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Visit PRO's website.

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Visit SBN's website.

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Visit WTC's website

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Visit YEN's website

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Join the SEMA Council Family

SEMA hosts 10 distinct councils and committees that represent focused niches within the specialty-equipment industry. These groups are comprised of elected volunteers (Select Committee) who guide and direct council activities while representing the membership at large. Although each council acts independently and represents a different segment, they are all focused on the betterment of the industry as a whole.

The value councils provide SEMA and the industry is beyond refute. It is inspiring to witness a diverse collection of company representatives, many of which are direct competitors, come together and develop educational, training, youth awareness and networking events that are, at the core, designed to give back and promote business. An equally important council function is to ensure that SEMA sustains a pulse on the industry and maintains a presence with its members.

The question is often asked, “Why should my company join a council?” The answer is simple. SEMA councils open the doors and provide you exposure to industry leaders, decision makers, trendsetters and a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion and desire to see business succeed and prosper. Once the doors are open, it is your responsibility to take advantage of the benefits by becoming actively involved.

Learn more today.