By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

With July’s Collector Car Appreciation Day celebration just around the corner, media personality Courtney Hansen is promoting this automotive “holiday” in a new video public service announcement. A lifelong gearhead, Hansen is well known for television roles that have included host of “Overhaulin’,” Spike TV’s “Powerblock” and Velocity Television Network’s “Vinsetta Garage.” She is also the author of The Garage Girl's Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Your Car.

Featuring Hansen’s own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, this business-focused video may be posted and shared. A companion piece may be posted and shared by individuals and car clubs to encourage enthusiast involvement as well.

Recently, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 176 (S. Res. 176) at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) designating July 12, 2013, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. The date marks the fourth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. By taking part in these events around the country, automotive enthusiasts are ensuring that their passion is honored and recognized.

Exciting events, such as this one, hosted by the Deerfield Lions club at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, will be held July 12 in honor of Collector Car Appreciation Day.

There is still time to get involved. Business owners have been registering their gatherings for inclusion on the official homepage. Event ideas are available. However you choose, please pay tribute to our hobby’s special day by planning an event at your business in honor of the occasion. Encourage others to follow suit. Let’s get those cars and trucks out of the garage and onto the road!

Please submit the details of your celebration. You may also download the official logo and flyer from the homepage and help promote this special day.

For questions, contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

With July’s Collector Car Appreciation Day celebration just around the corner, media personality Courtney Hansen is promoting this automotive “holiday” in a new video public service announcement. A lifelong gearhead, Hansen is well known for television roles that have included host of “Overhaulin’,” Spike TV’s “Powerblock” and Velocity Television Network’s “Vinsetta Garage.” She is also the author of The Garage Girl's Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Your Car.

Featuring Hansen’s own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, this business-focused video may be posted and shared. A companion piece may be posted and shared by individuals and car clubs to encourage enthusiast involvement as well.

Recently, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 176 (S. Res. 176) at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) designating July 12, 2013, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. The date marks the fourth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. By taking part in these events around the country, automotive enthusiasts are ensuring that their passion is honored and recognized.

Exciting events, such as this one, hosted by the Deerfield Lions club at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, will be held July 12 in honor of Collector Car Appreciation Day.

There is still time to get involved. Business owners have been registering their gatherings for inclusion on the official homepage. Event ideas are available. However you choose, please pay tribute to our hobby’s special day by planning an event at your business in honor of the occasion. Encourage others to follow suit. Let’s get those cars and trucks out of the garage and onto the road!

Please submit the details of your celebration. You may also download the official logo and flyer from the homepage and help promote this special day.

For questions, contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

With July’s Collector Car Appreciation Day celebration just around the corner, media personality Courtney Hansen is promoting this automotive “holiday” in a new video public service announcement. A lifelong gearhead, Hansen is well known for television roles that have included host of “Overhaulin’,” Spike TV’s “Powerblock” and Velocity Television Network’s “Vinsetta Garage.” She is also the author of The Garage Girl's Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Your Car.

Featuring Hansen’s own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, this business-focused video may be posted and shared. A companion piece may be posted and shared by individuals and car clubs to encourage enthusiast involvement as well.

Recently, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 176 (S. Res. 176) at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) designating July 12, 2013, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. The date marks the fourth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. By taking part in these events around the country, automotive enthusiasts are ensuring that their passion is honored and recognized.

Exciting events, such as this one, hosted by the Deerfield Lions club at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, will be held July 12 in honor of Collector Car Appreciation Day.

There is still time to get involved. Business owners have been registering their gatherings for inclusion on the official homepage. Event ideas are available. However you choose, please pay tribute to our hobby’s special day by planning an event at your business in honor of the occasion. Encourage others to follow suit. Let’s get those cars and trucks out of the garage and onto the road!

Please submit the details of your celebration. You may also download the official logo and flyer from the homepage and help promote this special day.

For questions, contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Drivers Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra and Sverre Isachsen returned to pilot their nearly 600hp ’13 Subaru PUMA WRX STI Rallycross cars head-to-head against a bevy of international stars in Munich.

Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team Back In Action at X Games Munich
The Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team began their pursuit of the 2013 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) last weekend at X Games Munich. The belated debut came after the previous round at X Games Barcelona was cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. Drivers Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra and Sverre Isachsen returned to pilot their nearly 600hp ’13 Subaru PUMA WRX STI Rallycross cars head-to-head against a bevy of international stars on a short mixed surface track at the FrottmaRing near Munich's Alliance Arena. After the cancellation of the Barcelona round, GRC officials created an additional race to last weekend's Munich competition schedule, creating a double-header. Each event features its own practice and qualifying sessions. Both events count for full points in the GRC standings, and X Games will award medals for each round.

Paul Dallenbach driving the Hankook Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Hankook Driver Paul Dallenbach Sets Time Attack World Record at Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb
Hankook driver Paul Dallenbach finished in 9:46.001 at the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb this past weekend, beating the Time Attack course record of 9:46.164 and winning the division. Rhys Millen, also a Hankook driver, placed second in the Unlimited Class. Dallenbach competed on the Rhys Millen Racing-prepared Hyundai Genesis Coupe to set the record. This was the same vehicle driven by Millen when he set the overall record last year.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Drivers Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra and Sverre Isachsen returned to pilot their nearly 600hp ’13 Subaru PUMA WRX STI Rallycross cars head-to-head against a bevy of international stars in Munich.

Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team Back In Action at X Games Munich
The Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team began their pursuit of the 2013 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) last weekend at X Games Munich. The belated debut came after the previous round at X Games Barcelona was cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. Drivers Bucky Lasek, Dave Mirra and Sverre Isachsen returned to pilot their nearly 600hp ’13 Subaru PUMA WRX STI Rallycross cars head-to-head against a bevy of international stars on a short mixed surface track at the FrottmaRing near Munich's Alliance Arena. After the cancellation of the Barcelona round, GRC officials created an additional race to last weekend's Munich competition schedule, creating a double-header. Each event features its own practice and qualifying sessions. Both events count for full points in the GRC standings, and X Games will award medals for each round.

Paul Dallenbach driving the Hankook Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Hankook Driver Paul Dallenbach Sets Time Attack World Record at Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb
Hankook driver Paul Dallenbach finished in 9:46.001 at the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb this past weekend, beating the Time Attack course record of 9:46.164 and winning the division. Rhys Millen, also a Hankook driver, placed second in the Unlimited Class. Dallenbach competed on the Rhys Millen Racing-prepared Hyundai Genesis Coupe to set the record. This was the same vehicle driven by Millen when he set the overall record last year.

By Della Domingo

	SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media.

SEMA Show exhibitors interested in hosting a press conference during the event have until August 2, 2013, to submit an application.

Under the right circumstances, SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media. They are, however, a great deal of work and require considerable time and effort from exhibitors.

Determine whether a press conference is right for you, and learn how to host a successful one.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation e-mail are advised to contact Della Domingo at dellad@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, please contact dellad@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

	SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media.

SEMA Show exhibitors interested in hosting a press conference during the event have until August 2, 2013, to submit an application.

Under the right circumstances, SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media. They are, however, a great deal of work and require considerable time and effort from exhibitors.

Determine whether a press conference is right for you, and learn how to host a successful one.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation e-mail are advised to contact Della Domingo at dellad@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, please contact dellad@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

	SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media.

SEMA Show exhibitors interested in hosting a press conference during the event have until August 2, 2013, to submit an application.

Under the right circumstances, SEMA Show press conferences can be effective in reaching a large number of media. They are, however, a great deal of work and require considerable time and effort from exhibitors.

Determine whether a press conference is right for you, and learn how to host a successful one.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation e-mail are advised to contact Della Domingo at dellad@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, please contact dellad@sema.org.

	Nissan Aftermarket Engineering is launching a program of services to SEMA manufacturer (only) members for its U.S.-sold vehicles.

Nissan Aftermarket Engineering is launching a program of services to SEMA manufacturer (only) members for its vehicles sold in the United States. The intent is to provide access to technical/BBG questions, CAD files, aftermarket product notifications, white bodies, modifier VPPs, Ship-Thru and Ship-To services. To help facilitate incoming calls and e-mails, Nissan is launching a toll-free phone number and e-mail address:
855-651-6655, Nissan-AET@nissan-usa.com.

Phone messages or e-mails will be replied to within 24 hours or the next business day.

The SEMA contact is:

Bill Wolf
Senior Director, OEM Relations
SEMA
909-978-6739
billw@sema.org

	Nissan Aftermarket Engineering is launching a program of services to SEMA manufacturer (only) members for its U.S.-sold vehicles.

Nissan Aftermarket Engineering is launching a program of services to SEMA manufacturer (only) members for its vehicles sold in the United States. The intent is to provide access to technical/BBG questions, CAD files, aftermarket product notifications, white bodies, modifier VPPs, Ship-Thru and Ship-To services. To help facilitate incoming calls and e-mails, Nissan is launching a toll-free phone number and e-mail address:
855-651-6655, Nissan-AET@nissan-usa.com.

Phone messages or e-mails will be replied to within 24 hours or the next business day.

The SEMA contact is:

Bill Wolf
Senior Director, OEM Relations
SEMA
909-978-6739
billw@sema.org