SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

See the Completed SEMA Mustang Powered by Women

The SEMA Mustang Build began at L&G Enterprises, where the vehicle was transformed from factory white to the current all-black finish.

The SEMA Mustang Build—Powered by Women, launched by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN), spotlights women working in the automotive aftermarket and encourages women to pursue careers in the industry. Ford Motor Co. donated a ’13 Mustang GT for the project to be modified entirely by SBN members.

The vehicle will be auctioned through eBay, with proceeds benefitting the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Forty aftermarket manufacturers, retailers and suppliers provided more than 50 high-performance components for this historic all-female Mustang build. Custom installations and vehicle modifications included an E-Force Supercharger System from Edelbrock, front and rear brakes from Wilwood, lowering springs from H&R, a suspension system from Whiteline USA, an exhaust system from MagnaFlow, a stereo system from Kicker, P Zero tires from Pirelli and Forgeline GA1R wheels with a custom finish.

See the completed Mustang in the Ford Motor Co. booth #22200 located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Chip Foose Named Keynote Speaker for New Products Breakfast

	Join automotive designer and celebrity Chip Foose as he serves as the keynote speaker for the New Products Breakfast.

Kick off the 2012 SEMA Show with award-winning automotive designer and television celebrity Chip Foose and the 2012 SEMA Show New Products Breakfast, Tuesday morning, October 30, in the Las Vegas Hotel. As keynote speaker for the annual breakfast, Foose will share stories and inspire attendees as the SEMA Show’s New Products Awards are announced and presented.

In addition to being the breakfast keynote, Foose will also be onsite at the SEMA Show customizing a vehicle in the “Overhaulin’” studio located in the South Hall of the convention center. Showgoers will be able to witness Foose and his team customize a vehicle and film an episode of “Overhaulin’” from the SEMA Show floor.

“Chip is an icon and inspiration to so many in the industry,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA director of trade shows. “We’re honored to have him play a part in the SEMA Show and believe Showgoers will enjoy having the opportunity to see him in action.”

Tickets for the SEMA Show New Products Breakfast are free, but space is limited, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Chip Foose Named Keynote Speaker for New Products Breakfast

	Join automotive designer and celebrity Chip Foose as he serves as the keynote speaker for the New Products Breakfast.

Kick off the 2012 SEMA Show with award-winning automotive designer and television celebrity Chip Foose and the 2012 SEMA Show New Products Breakfast, Tuesday morning, October 30, in the Las Vegas Hotel. As keynote speaker for the annual breakfast, Foose will share stories and inspire attendees as the SEMA Show’s New Products Awards are announced and presented.

In addition to being the breakfast keynote, Foose will also be onsite at the SEMA Show customizing a vehicle in the “Overhaulin’” studio located in the South Hall of the convention center. Showgoers will be able to witness Foose and his team customize a vehicle and film an episode of “Overhaulin’” from the SEMA Show floor.

“Chip is an icon and inspiration to so many in the industry,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA director of trade shows. “We’re honored to have him play a part in the SEMA Show and believe Showgoers will enjoy having the opportunity to see him in action.”

Tickets for the SEMA Show New Products Breakfast are free, but space is limited, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Chip Foose Named Keynote Speaker for New Products Breakfast

	Join automotive designer and celebrity Chip Foose as he serves as the keynote speaker for the New Products Breakfast.

Kick off the 2012 SEMA Show with award-winning automotive designer and television celebrity Chip Foose and the 2012 SEMA Show New Products Breakfast, Tuesday morning, October 30, in the Las Vegas Hotel. As keynote speaker for the annual breakfast, Foose will share stories and inspire attendees as the SEMA Show’s New Products Awards are announced and presented.

In addition to being the breakfast keynote, Foose will also be onsite at the SEMA Show customizing a vehicle in the “Overhaulin’” studio located in the South Hall of the convention center. Showgoers will be able to witness Foose and his team customize a vehicle and film an episode of “Overhaulin’” from the SEMA Show floor.

“Chip is an icon and inspiration to so many in the industry,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA director of trade shows. “We’re honored to have him play a part in the SEMA Show and believe Showgoers will enjoy having the opportunity to see him in action.”

Tickets for the SEMA Show New Products Breakfast are free, but space is limited, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Chip Foose Named Keynote Speaker for New Products Breakfast

	Join automotive designer and celebrity Chip Foose as he serves as the keynote speaker for the New Products Breakfast.

Kick off the 2012 SEMA Show with award-winning automotive designer and television celebrity Chip Foose and the 2012 SEMA Show New Products Breakfast, Tuesday morning, October 30, in the Las Vegas Hotel. As keynote speaker for the annual breakfast, Foose will share stories and inspire attendees as the SEMA Show’s New Products Awards are announced and presented.

In addition to being the breakfast keynote, Foose will also be onsite at the SEMA Show customizing a vehicle in the “Overhaulin’” studio located in the South Hall of the convention center. Showgoers will be able to witness Foose and his team customize a vehicle and film an episode of “Overhaulin’” from the SEMA Show floor.

“Chip is an icon and inspiration to so many in the industry,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA director of trade shows. “We’re honored to have him play a part in the SEMA Show and believe Showgoers will enjoy having the opportunity to see him in action.”

Tickets for the SEMA Show New Products Breakfast are free, but space is limited, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Chip Foose Named Keynote Speaker for New Products Breakfast

	Join automotive designer and celebrity Chip Foose as he serves as the keynote speaker for the New Products Breakfast.

Kick off the 2012 SEMA Show with award-winning automotive designer and television celebrity Chip Foose and the 2012 SEMA Show New Products Breakfast, Tuesday morning, October 30, in the Las Vegas Hotel. As keynote speaker for the annual breakfast, Foose will share stories and inspire attendees as the SEMA Show’s New Products Awards are announced and presented.

In addition to being the breakfast keynote, Foose will also be onsite at the SEMA Show customizing a vehicle in the “Overhaulin’” studio located in the South Hall of the convention center. Showgoers will be able to witness Foose and his team customize a vehicle and film an episode of “Overhaulin’” from the SEMA Show floor.

“Chip is an icon and inspiration to so many in the industry,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA director of trade shows. “We’re honored to have him play a part in the SEMA Show and believe Showgoers will enjoy having the opportunity to see him in action.”

Tickets for the SEMA Show New Products Breakfast are free, but space is limited, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Chip Foose Named Keynote Speaker for New Products Breakfast

	Join automotive designer and celebrity Chip Foose as he serves as the keynote speaker for the New Products Breakfast.

Kick off the 2012 SEMA Show with award-winning automotive designer and television celebrity Chip Foose and the 2012 SEMA Show New Products Breakfast, Tuesday morning, October 30, in the Las Vegas Hotel. As keynote speaker for the annual breakfast, Foose will share stories and inspire attendees as the SEMA Show’s New Products Awards are announced and presented.

In addition to being the breakfast keynote, Foose will also be onsite at the SEMA Show customizing a vehicle in the “Overhaulin’” studio located in the South Hall of the convention center. Showgoers will be able to witness Foose and his team customize a vehicle and film an episode of “Overhaulin’” from the SEMA Show floor.

“Chip is an icon and inspiration to so many in the industry,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA director of trade shows. “We’re honored to have him play a part in the SEMA Show and believe Showgoers will enjoy having the opportunity to see him in action.”

Tickets for the SEMA Show New Products Breakfast are free, but space is limited, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Christopher Titus Featured at SEMA Industry Awards Banquet

	Emmy-nominated comedian Christopher Titus will perform throughout the evening of the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet on Thursday, November 1.

The lineup of performances and attractions have been announced for the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet—an annual celebration of the specialty-equipment industry that also provides the backdrop for the presentation of SEMA’s Industry Awards.

The evening begins with an extended outdoor cocktail party that runs from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and will feature musician and 2010 “America’s Got Talent” winner Michael Grimm. The cocktail party will take place outdoors on the LVH Patio.

Moving indoors at 7:30 p.m., the party continues with comedian Christopher Titus performing throughout the evening. Titus, who currently has three one-hour specials running on Comedy Central, starred in a self-titled sitcom on Fox called “Titus.” The show earned Titus a Writer’s Guild nomination as well as an Emmy nomination.

The banquet program continues with dinner and presentation of the SEMA Industry Awards, which feature the SEMA Person of the Year, WD of the Year and Rep Agency of the Year. The Association will also present the first-ever SEMA Gen-3 Innovator Award during the event to recognize the accomplishments of a young industry professional. In addition to the awards, the 2012 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Nick Arias Jr., Bill France Sr., Mark Heffington and Bob Larivee Sr.—will be recognized and honored during the event.

After the meal, the industry honors and the entertainment, the evening continues with the After Party, featuring additional performances by Michael Grimm. The After Party will run from 10:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. in the Paradise Event Center of the LVH.

Important Note: Banquet ticket vouchers have been mailed to Show attendees who have ordered tickets. The voucher is not a ticket. Banquet tickets must be picked up in person at the Association Center in the Grand Lobby of the SEMA Show. Ticket vouchers can be redeemed between 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 31, at 12:00 p.m. Call 909-978-6682 for instructions.

For the latest SEMA Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists and floorplans, visit www.SEMAShow.com or use the SEMA Show mobile app.

SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Christopher Titus Featured at SEMA Industry Awards Banquet

	Emmy-nominated comedian Christopher Titus will perform throughout the evening of the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet on Thursday, November 1.

The lineup of performances and attractions have been announced for the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet—an annual celebration of the specialty-equipment industry that also provides the backdrop for the presentation of SEMA’s Industry Awards.

The evening begins with an extended outdoor cocktail party that runs from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and will feature musician and 2010 “America’s Got Talent” winner Michael Grimm. The cocktail party will take place outdoors on the LVH Patio.

Moving indoors at 7:30 p.m., the party continues with comedian Christopher Titus performing throughout the evening. Titus, who currently has three one-hour specials running on Comedy Central, starred in a self-titled sitcom on Fox called “Titus.” The show earned Titus a Writer’s Guild nomination as well as an Emmy nomination.

The banquet program continues with dinner and presentation of the SEMA Industry Awards, which feature the SEMA Person of the Year, WD of the Year and Rep Agency of the Year. The Association will also present the first-ever SEMA Gen-3 Innovator Award during the event to recognize the accomplishments of a young industry professional. In addition to the awards, the 2012 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Nick Arias Jr., Bill France Sr., Mark Heffington and Bob Larivee Sr.—will be recognized and honored during the event.

After the meal, the industry honors and the entertainment, the evening continues with the After Party, featuring additional performances by Michael Grimm. The After Party will run from 10:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. in the Paradise Event Center of the LVH.

Important Note: Banquet ticket vouchers have been mailed to Show attendees who have ordered tickets. The voucher is not a ticket. Banquet tickets must be picked up in person at the Association Center in the Grand Lobby of the SEMA Show. Ticket vouchers can be redeemed between 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 31, at 12:00 p.m. Call 909-978-6682 for instructions.

For the latest SEMA Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists and floorplans, visit www.SEMAShow.com or use the SEMA Show mobile app.

SEMA News—November 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Christopher Titus Featured at SEMA Industry Awards Banquet

	Emmy-nominated comedian Christopher Titus will perform throughout the evening of the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet on Thursday, November 1.

The lineup of performances and attractions have been announced for the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet—an annual celebration of the specialty-equipment industry that also provides the backdrop for the presentation of SEMA’s Industry Awards.

The evening begins with an extended outdoor cocktail party that runs from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and will feature musician and 2010 “America’s Got Talent” winner Michael Grimm. The cocktail party will take place outdoors on the LVH Patio.

Moving indoors at 7:30 p.m., the party continues with comedian Christopher Titus performing throughout the evening. Titus, who currently has three one-hour specials running on Comedy Central, starred in a self-titled sitcom on Fox called “Titus.” The show earned Titus a Writer’s Guild nomination as well as an Emmy nomination.

The banquet program continues with dinner and presentation of the SEMA Industry Awards, which feature the SEMA Person of the Year, WD of the Year and Rep Agency of the Year. The Association will also present the first-ever SEMA Gen-3 Innovator Award during the event to recognize the accomplishments of a young industry professional. In addition to the awards, the 2012 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Nick Arias Jr., Bill France Sr., Mark Heffington and Bob Larivee Sr.—will be recognized and honored during the event.

After the meal, the industry honors and the entertainment, the evening continues with the After Party, featuring additional performances by Michael Grimm. The After Party will run from 10:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. in the Paradise Event Center of the LVH.

Important Note: Banquet ticket vouchers have been mailed to Show attendees who have ordered tickets. The voucher is not a ticket. Banquet tickets must be picked up in person at the Association Center in the Grand Lobby of the SEMA Show. Ticket vouchers can be redeemed between 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 31, at 12:00 p.m. Call 909-978-6682 for instructions.

For the latest SEMA Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists and floorplans, visit www.SEMAShow.com or use the SEMA Show mobile app.