By SEMA Editors

Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Group, won SEMA's inaugural GEN-III Innovator Award at last year's SEMA Show Banquet.

Please fill out the 2013 SEMA GEN-III Innovator Award Nomination form and tell us about the person you think deserves a moment in the spotlight.

All nominees will be invited, along with a guest, to attend and participate in the SEMA Banquet.

Please submit your GEN-III Innovator Award nomination form prior to close of business at 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, September 20.

For more information about the award, please visit www.sema.org/innovator or contact Arlene Wood at ArleneW@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

By SEMA Editors

Brian Reese, vice president of product and business development for COMP Performance Group, won SEMA's inaugural GEN-III Innovator Award at last year's SEMA Show Banquet.

Please fill out the 2013 SEMA GEN-III Innovator Award Nomination form and tell us about the person you think deserves a moment in the spotlight.

All nominees will be invited, along with a guest, to attend and participate in the SEMA Banquet.

Please submit your GEN-III Innovator Award nomination form prior to close of business at 5:00 p.m. (PDT), Friday, September 20.

For more information about the award, please visit www.sema.org/innovator or contact Arlene Wood at ArleneW@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

	The best place to find talent or post a job opening is through SEMA's Automotive Classifieds.

By SEMA Editors

The best place to find talent or post a job opening is through SEMA's Automotive Classifieds. Whether you are a student seeking an internship or a well-established business looking to grow your team, the Automotive Classifieds are for you.

Space is also provided where you can list items wanted or for sale. It’s simple to create your ad using the online form, and submissions go live within 48 hours.

It’s an additional resource to leverage and help you make connections throughout the industry.

Categories available in the Automotive Classifieds section include Positions Available, Positions Wanted, Rep Opportunities, WD Opportunities, For Sale, Items Wanted, Business Opportunities and Internships.

Visit the SEMA Classifieds site for details.

	The best place to find talent or post a job opening is through SEMA's Automotive Classifieds.

By SEMA Editors

The best place to find talent or post a job opening is through SEMA's Automotive Classifieds. Whether you are a student seeking an internship or a well-established business looking to grow your team, the Automotive Classifieds are for you.

Space is also provided where you can list items wanted or for sale. It’s simple to create your ad using the online form, and submissions go live within 48 hours.

It’s an additional resource to leverage and help you make connections throughout the industry.

Categories available in the Automotive Classifieds section include Positions Available, Positions Wanted, Rep Opportunities, WD Opportunities, For Sale, Items Wanted, Business Opportunities and Internships.

Visit the SEMA Classifieds site for details.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Joni Wiman has notched four first-place wins in four starts in the inaugural season of the Global Rallycross Lites series.

Joni Wiman Gets Fourth Win in Four Starts in Infinity-ECU Tuned GRC Lites
Joni Wiman has notched four first-place wins in four starts in the inaugural season of the Global Rallycross Lites series after the finals at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Wiman has appeared unstoppable this season despite consistent competition from Sebastian Eriksson and young phenom Mitchell deJong. Eriksson is currently second overall in the series while 15-year-old deJong moved from fourth to third overall after two second-place podium finishes at X Games L.A. and Atlanta. The Atlanta race featured multiple lead changes coupled with a battle for second place.

Oliver Racing Parts Moves to Charlevoix
Oliver Racing Parts, manufacturers of high-performance connecting rods for motorsports applications, is moving its operations and manufacturing to a more modern, 70,000-sq.-ft. facility in Charlevoix, Michigan. The relocation will take place in three phases and is expected to be complete by the first week of October. The move will allow Oliver an opportunity to upgrade its manufacturing and packaging equipment in a new facility—moves that will enable Oliver to continue expanding their line of high-performance products. The company will now be located at 5339 N. M-66 North in Charlevoix.

James Yom Wins SCCA National Championship
James Yom of Los Angeles earned his first Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) National Championship Wednesday at the 41st Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships held at the Lincoln, Nebraska, airport. Driving a Honda S2000, Yom toppe­d 13 other competitors in the B Stock class to win the two-day competition that pits drivers from across the country in a single-event, winner-take-all format. Nick Barbato of Wethersfield, Connecticut, finished second—0.135-second behind Yom in aggregate time.
 
Held for the fifth straight year on three million sq. ft. of concrete at the Lincoln Airport, more than 1,000 drivers compete in the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships for titles in 66 separate car classes. The event features two distinct courses set up on the tarmac with traffic cones. Competitors are afforded three runs on both the East and West courses over two days, with the fastest aggregate time of the two courses determining the winner. Drivers are classified as amateurs, meaning they compete for the love of the sport rather than for money.
 
Half of the entered drivers competed Tuesday, September 3, and Wednesday, September 4, with the other half competing Thursday, September 5, and Friday, September 6.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Joni Wiman has notched four first-place wins in four starts in the inaugural season of the Global Rallycross Lites series.

Joni Wiman Gets Fourth Win in Four Starts in Infinity-ECU Tuned GRC Lites
Joni Wiman has notched four first-place wins in four starts in the inaugural season of the Global Rallycross Lites series after the finals at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Wiman has appeared unstoppable this season despite consistent competition from Sebastian Eriksson and young phenom Mitchell deJong. Eriksson is currently second overall in the series while 15-year-old deJong moved from fourth to third overall after two second-place podium finishes at X Games L.A. and Atlanta. The Atlanta race featured multiple lead changes coupled with a battle for second place.

Oliver Racing Parts Moves to Charlevoix
Oliver Racing Parts, manufacturers of high-performance connecting rods for motorsports applications, is moving its operations and manufacturing to a more modern, 70,000-sq.-ft. facility in Charlevoix, Michigan. The relocation will take place in three phases and is expected to be complete by the first week of October. The move will allow Oliver an opportunity to upgrade its manufacturing and packaging equipment in a new facility—moves that will enable Oliver to continue expanding their line of high-performance products. The company will now be located at 5339 N. M-66 North in Charlevoix.

James Yom Wins SCCA National Championship
James Yom of Los Angeles earned his first Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) National Championship Wednesday at the 41st Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships held at the Lincoln, Nebraska, airport. Driving a Honda S2000, Yom toppe­d 13 other competitors in the B Stock class to win the two-day competition that pits drivers from across the country in a single-event, winner-take-all format. Nick Barbato of Wethersfield, Connecticut, finished second—0.135-second behind Yom in aggregate time.
 
Held for the fifth straight year on three million sq. ft. of concrete at the Lincoln Airport, more than 1,000 drivers compete in the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships for titles in 66 separate car classes. The event features two distinct courses set up on the tarmac with traffic cones. Competitors are afforded three runs on both the East and West courses over two days, with the fastest aggregate time of the two courses determining the winner. Drivers are classified as amateurs, meaning they compete for the love of the sport rather than for money.
 
Half of the entered drivers competed Tuesday, September 3, and Wednesday, September 4, with the other half competing Thursday, September 5, and Friday, September 6.

By Zane Clark

	The Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS) features exhibits from carmakers, including Ford and Chevrolet, all the way to luxury brands, such as Rolls Royce and Maserati.

Over the years, the Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS), held in Midland, Michigan, has grown in both size and reputation. There have been exhibits from carmakers, including Ford and Chevrolet, all the way to luxury brands, such as Rolls Royce and Maserati. The show has also attracted industry-leading speakers from across the board, from Carroll Shelby, the founder of Shelby America Inc., to Angus MacKenzie, editor-in-chief of Motor Trend magazine. In 2013, the show will honor its past 50 years as we go “Cruising Through the Golden Anniversary.”

Save the date(s) for this special event:

Friday, September 27, 2013—In recognition of NUIAS’ 50th year, SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting will join a VIP panel of distinguished presenters, including:

• Reid Bigland, CEO, Ram Trucks, Chrysler
• Dick Garber, Northwood Alumnus and president of Garber Management Group, including Garber Dealer Group, Rightway Automotive and Gateway Financial
• Jean Jennings, president and editor of Automobile magazine

The VIP panel will feature a keynote address by Toyota North America CEO James (Jim) Lentz. Following Lentz’s address, SEMA will introduce renowned sales and motivational speaker Marc Wayshak, who will make a special presentation entitled “Championship Selling in the New Economy.”

To secure your seat for this special presentation, pre-register at SEMA Northwood.

This is a free event; no admission or parking fees. Event facts include:

• More than 65 manufacturers and 500 vehicles will be on display.
• Financed through support of alumni, friends, corporations and foundations.
• North America’s largest new-car outdoor auto show.
• 100% student run.
• Approximately 50,000 visitors from the local community and all parts of the country will be in attendance.

Show Dates

Friday, September 27, 2013, 
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 28, 2013, 
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 29, 2013, 
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

By Zane Clark

	The Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS) features exhibits from carmakers, including Ford and Chevrolet, all the way to luxury brands, such as Rolls Royce and Maserati.

Over the years, the Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS), held in Midland, Michigan, has grown in both size and reputation. There have been exhibits from carmakers, including Ford and Chevrolet, all the way to luxury brands, such as Rolls Royce and Maserati. The show has also attracted industry-leading speakers from across the board, from Carroll Shelby, the founder of Shelby America Inc., to Angus MacKenzie, editor-in-chief of Motor Trend magazine. In 2013, the show will honor its past 50 years as we go “Cruising Through the Golden Anniversary.”

Save the date(s) for this special event:

Friday, September 27, 2013—In recognition of NUIAS’ 50th year, SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting will join a VIP panel of distinguished presenters, including:

• Reid Bigland, CEO, Ram Trucks, Chrysler
• Dick Garber, Northwood Alumnus and president of Garber Management Group, including Garber Dealer Group, Rightway Automotive and Gateway Financial
• Jean Jennings, president and editor of Automobile magazine

The VIP panel will feature a keynote address by Toyota North America CEO James (Jim) Lentz. Following Lentz’s address, SEMA will introduce renowned sales and motivational speaker Marc Wayshak, who will make a special presentation entitled “Championship Selling in the New Economy.”

To secure your seat for this special presentation, pre-register at SEMA Northwood.

This is a free event; no admission or parking fees. Event facts include:

• More than 65 manufacturers and 500 vehicles will be on display.
• Financed through support of alumni, friends, corporations and foundations.
• North America’s largest new-car outdoor auto show.
• 100% student run.
• Approximately 50,000 visitors from the local community and all parts of the country will be in attendance.

Show Dates

Friday, September 27, 2013, 
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 28, 2013, 
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 29, 2013, 
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

By Zane Clark

The 2013 SEMA Show Online Marketing Conference will offer attendees education and training from a collection of renowned experts in social media and online marketing.

The 2013 SEMA Show Online Marketing Conference (OMC), held Monday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hotel (LVH), will offer attendees education and training from a collection of renowned experts in social media and online marketing. Whether it’s learning the latest pay-per-click, mobile, social media, content or conversion marketing strategies, there will be invaluable tools and resources to help grow your business.

The OMC will include keynote addresses from experts, such as Marty Weintraub of aimClear, Doug Mooney of twitter Automotive, and the closing address by Bryan Eisenberg of bryaneisenberg.com will cover “The Hidden Secrets of Amazon.” In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in fundamental and intermediate-level tracks on critical and timely subjects.

In “You're Doing It All Wrong—Why E-mail Marketing, Facebook Marketing and Other Forms of Retargeting Are the Same Thing,” BlitzMetrics CEO Dennis Yu will show you 10 practical tips you can implement right now. Attendees will walk away with a simple checklist and step-by-step guide on how to tie all their channels together to reach their exact target audiences. Yu will demonstrate how to measure the ROI from retargeting, since your display retargeting will cause an increase in people who search Google for your name and people who are more likely to open your e-mail.


In “9 Marketing Strategies You Must Stop Using,” Kent Lewis, president of Anvil Media, will outline nine marketing strategies to avoid if you want to stay relevant in 2013. If you're planning on utilizing QR codes, content marketing, retargeting or other "current" marketing techniques, this live audio conference will provide insights that may lead you to reconsider. Similarly, if you've avoided the use of landing-page testing, video or content personalization thus far, you will be armed with new insights and inspiration.

Register now and save. Many conferences this caliber typically run $800 per person. SEMA provides this one for $119 (for members) and $219 for non-members if your register before October 15, 2013. Conference registration includes sessions and lunch.

To view the complete schedule and register, visit 2013 Online Marketing Conference.

By Zane Clark

The 2013 SEMA Show Online Marketing Conference will offer attendees education and training from a collection of renowned experts in social media and online marketing.

The 2013 SEMA Show Online Marketing Conference (OMC), held Monday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hotel (LVH), will offer attendees education and training from a collection of renowned experts in social media and online marketing. Whether it’s learning the latest pay-per-click, mobile, social media, content or conversion marketing strategies, there will be invaluable tools and resources to help grow your business.

The OMC will include keynote addresses from experts, such as Marty Weintraub of aimClear, Doug Mooney of twitter Automotive, and the closing address by Bryan Eisenberg of bryaneisenberg.com will cover “The Hidden Secrets of Amazon.” In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in fundamental and intermediate-level tracks on critical and timely subjects.

In “You're Doing It All Wrong—Why E-mail Marketing, Facebook Marketing and Other Forms of Retargeting Are the Same Thing,” BlitzMetrics CEO Dennis Yu will show you 10 practical tips you can implement right now. Attendees will walk away with a simple checklist and step-by-step guide on how to tie all their channels together to reach their exact target audiences. Yu will demonstrate how to measure the ROI from retargeting, since your display retargeting will cause an increase in people who search Google for your name and people who are more likely to open your e-mail.


In “9 Marketing Strategies You Must Stop Using,” Kent Lewis, president of Anvil Media, will outline nine marketing strategies to avoid if you want to stay relevant in 2013. If you're planning on utilizing QR codes, content marketing, retargeting or other "current" marketing techniques, this live audio conference will provide insights that may lead you to reconsider. Similarly, if you've avoided the use of landing-page testing, video or content personalization thus far, you will be armed with new insights and inspiration.

Register now and save. Many conferences this caliber typically run $800 per person. SEMA provides this one for $119 (for members) and $219 for non-members if your register before October 15, 2013. Conference registration includes sessions and lunch.

To view the complete schedule and register, visit 2013 Online Marketing Conference.