Part of the SEMA Leadership Days, the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser includes the induction of the newest class of the SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Leadership Days will be held this year at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California, and will conclude Friday, July 27, with the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Serving as the industry’s premier celebration, the annual event's highlight is the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser—emceed by the legendary Dave McClelland—in which  attendees have an opportunity to mingle with their peers during a cocktail hour and sit-down dinner. In addition, SEMA’s newly elected Board of Directors are sworn in and the newest class of industry icons are officially inducted into the trade association’s prestigious Hall of Fame. Check out coverage of the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Other events include the Business Technology Symposium and the popular charity SEMA Pinewood Drag Races, which benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp.

Don't miss out on the HRIA Builders Race, where some of the country’s best hot-rod builders craft a one-of-a-kind miniature hot rod in the style of a pinewood race car and race them against each other before auctioning them off on eBay after the SEMA Show.

Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for more information.

	Part of the SEMA Leadership Days, the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser includes the induction of the newest class of the SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Leadership Days will be held this year at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California, and will conclude Friday, July 27, with the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Serving as the industry’s premier celebration, the annual event's highlight is the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser—emceed by the legendary Dave McClelland—in which  attendees have an opportunity to mingle with their peers during a cocktail hour and sit-down dinner. In addition, SEMA’s newly elected Board of Directors are sworn in and the newest class of industry icons are officially inducted into the trade association’s prestigious Hall of Fame. Check out coverage of the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Other events include the Business Technology Symposium and the popular charity SEMA Pinewood Drag Races, which benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp.

Don't miss out on the HRIA Builders Race, where some of the country’s best hot-rod builders craft a one-of-a-kind miniature hot rod in the style of a pinewood race car and race them against each other before auctioning them off on eBay after the SEMA Show.

Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for more information.

	Part of the SEMA Leadership Days, the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser includes the induction of the newest class of the SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Leadership Days will be held this year at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California, and will conclude Friday, July 27, with the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Serving as the industry’s premier celebration, the annual event's highlight is the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser—emceed by the legendary Dave McClelland—in which  attendees have an opportunity to mingle with their peers during a cocktail hour and sit-down dinner. In addition, SEMA’s newly elected Board of Directors are sworn in and the newest class of industry icons are officially inducted into the trade association’s prestigious Hall of Fame. Check out coverage of the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Other events include the Business Technology Symposium and the popular charity SEMA Pinewood Drag Races, which benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp.

Don't miss out on the HRIA Builders Race, where some of the country’s best hot-rod builders craft a one-of-a-kind miniature hot rod in the style of a pinewood race car and race them against each other before auctioning them off on eBay after the SEMA Show.

Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for more information.

	Part of the SEMA Leadership Days, the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser includes the induction of the newest class of the SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Leadership Days will be held this year at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California, and will conclude Friday, July 27, with the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Serving as the industry’s premier celebration, the annual event's highlight is the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser—emceed by the legendary Dave McClelland—in which  attendees have an opportunity to mingle with their peers during a cocktail hour and sit-down dinner. In addition, SEMA’s newly elected Board of Directors are sworn in and the newest class of industry icons are officially inducted into the trade association’s prestigious Hall of Fame. Check out coverage of the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Other events include the Business Technology Symposium and the popular charity SEMA Pinewood Drag Races, which benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp.

Don't miss out on the HRIA Builders Race, where some of the country’s best hot-rod builders craft a one-of-a-kind miniature hot rod in the style of a pinewood race car and race them against each other before auctioning them off on eBay after the SEMA Show.

Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for more information.

	Part of the SEMA Leadership Days, the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser includes the induction of the newest class of the SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Leadership Days will be held this year at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California, and will conclude Friday, July 27, with the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Serving as the industry’s premier celebration, the annual event's highlight is the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser—emceed by the legendary Dave McClelland—in which  attendees have an opportunity to mingle with their peers during a cocktail hour and sit-down dinner. In addition, SEMA’s newly elected Board of Directors are sworn in and the newest class of industry icons are officially inducted into the trade association’s prestigious Hall of Fame. Check out coverage of the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Other events include the Business Technology Symposium and the popular charity SEMA Pinewood Drag Races, which benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp.

Don't miss out on the HRIA Builders Race, where some of the country’s best hot-rod builders craft a one-of-a-kind miniature hot rod in the style of a pinewood race car and race them against each other before auctioning them off on eBay after the SEMA Show.

Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for more information.

	Ack Attack and Speed Demon—two of the world’s fastest vehicles—will be on display in the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, will host a Speed Freaks Panel Discussion about what it’s like to plan and drive some of the world’s fastest vehicles, Saturday, February 18, from 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Moderated by Banks Power President and Founder Gale Banks, the panel discussion will be held before the annual Sidewinders Award Banquet.

“Land-speed racing is an important part of American hot rodding that continues to this day with a world-wide audience. This panel discussion will demonstrate the drive, ingenuity and spirit of these speed chasers. It’s going to be one not to miss,” said Museum Executive Director Tony Thacker.

In addition to moderating the panel discussion, Banks will share his 50 years of engineering milestones, including his personal land-speed racing achievements. Guests can also see some of Banks’ pioneering innovations, systems and record-setting vehicles on display in the Museum’s Banks Power Exhibit.

Speed Freak panelists include:

• Al Teague, owner/driver of the world’s first single-engine 432 mph streamliner.
• George Poteet, co-owner/driver of Speed Demon—the world’s fastest turbo-charged car at 462 mph.
• Ron Main, Sidewinders Club president and co-owner of Speed Demon.
• Mike Akatiff, owner/driver of Ack Attack the world’s fastest motorcycle at 375 mph.
• Kenny Duttweiler, world-famous turbo-charged engine builder.
• Mike Cook, record-setting land-speed racing veteran and organizer of the Top 1 Oil World Land Speed Shootout.

Together, they will share their stories of speed, including the challenges, new developments and upcoming projects, as well as take questions from the audience. Ack Attack and Speed Demon—two of world’s fastest vehicles—will be on display in the museum.

The panel discussion will take place in the NHRA Motorsports Museum, Hall of Champions. Complimentary parking and light refreshments will be served.

For more information, visit Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum website or call 909-622-2133.

	Ack Attack and Speed Demon—two of the world’s fastest vehicles—will be on display in the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, will host a Speed Freaks Panel Discussion about what it’s like to plan and drive some of the world’s fastest vehicles, Saturday, February 18, from 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Moderated by Banks Power President and Founder Gale Banks, the panel discussion will be held before the annual Sidewinders Award Banquet.

“Land-speed racing is an important part of American hot rodding that continues to this day with a world-wide audience. This panel discussion will demonstrate the drive, ingenuity and spirit of these speed chasers. It’s going to be one not to miss,” said Museum Executive Director Tony Thacker.

In addition to moderating the panel discussion, Banks will share his 50 years of engineering milestones, including his personal land-speed racing achievements. Guests can also see some of Banks’ pioneering innovations, systems and record-setting vehicles on display in the Museum’s Banks Power Exhibit.

Speed Freak panelists include:

• Al Teague, owner/driver of the world’s first single-engine 432 mph streamliner.
• George Poteet, co-owner/driver of Speed Demon—the world’s fastest turbo-charged car at 462 mph.
• Ron Main, Sidewinders Club president and co-owner of Speed Demon.
• Mike Akatiff, owner/driver of Ack Attack the world’s fastest motorcycle at 375 mph.
• Kenny Duttweiler, world-famous turbo-charged engine builder.
• Mike Cook, record-setting land-speed racing veteran and organizer of the Top 1 Oil World Land Speed Shootout.

Together, they will share their stories of speed, including the challenges, new developments and upcoming projects, as well as take questions from the audience. Ack Attack and Speed Demon—two of world’s fastest vehicles—will be on display in the museum.

The panel discussion will take place in the NHRA Motorsports Museum, Hall of Champions. Complimentary parking and light refreshments will be served.

For more information, visit Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum website or call 909-622-2133.

	Ack Attack and Speed Demon—two of the world’s fastest vehicles—will be on display in the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, will host a Speed Freaks Panel Discussion about what it’s like to plan and drive some of the world’s fastest vehicles, Saturday, February 18, from 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Moderated by Banks Power President and Founder Gale Banks, the panel discussion will be held before the annual Sidewinders Award Banquet.

“Land-speed racing is an important part of American hot rodding that continues to this day with a world-wide audience. This panel discussion will demonstrate the drive, ingenuity and spirit of these speed chasers. It’s going to be one not to miss,” said Museum Executive Director Tony Thacker.

In addition to moderating the panel discussion, Banks will share his 50 years of engineering milestones, including his personal land-speed racing achievements. Guests can also see some of Banks’ pioneering innovations, systems and record-setting vehicles on display in the Museum’s Banks Power Exhibit.

Speed Freak panelists include:

• Al Teague, owner/driver of the world’s first single-engine 432 mph streamliner.
• George Poteet, co-owner/driver of Speed Demon—the world’s fastest turbo-charged car at 462 mph.
• Ron Main, Sidewinders Club president and co-owner of Speed Demon.
• Mike Akatiff, owner/driver of Ack Attack the world’s fastest motorcycle at 375 mph.
• Kenny Duttweiler, world-famous turbo-charged engine builder.
• Mike Cook, record-setting land-speed racing veteran and organizer of the Top 1 Oil World Land Speed Shootout.

Together, they will share their stories of speed, including the challenges, new developments and upcoming projects, as well as take questions from the audience. Ack Attack and Speed Demon—two of world’s fastest vehicles—will be on display in the museum.

The panel discussion will take place in the NHRA Motorsports Museum, Hall of Champions. Complimentary parking and light refreshments will be served.

For more information, visit Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum website or call 909-622-2133.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Luncheon, held each year at the SEMA Show, brings together existing Hall of Fame members and honors the Hall's newest inductees. Submit your nomination for the 2012 class: SEMA Hall of Fame Nominations.

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2012 SEMA Hall of Fame is March 16, 2012. Submit your SEMA Hall of Fame Nominations online.

Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or the association's growth.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Art Chrisman, Gray Baskerville, Chris Economaki and John Towle—are all featured in the August issue of SEMA News, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Luncheon, held each year at the SEMA Show, brings together existing Hall of Fame members and honors the Hall's newest inductees. Submit your nomination for the 2012 class: SEMA Hall of Fame Nominations.

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2012 SEMA Hall of Fame is March 16, 2012. Submit your SEMA Hall of Fame Nominations online.

Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or the association's growth.

To learn more about the SEMA Hall of Fame and for a list of inductees, visit www.semahof.com or contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last year's SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Art Chrisman, Gray Baskerville, Chris Economaki and John Towle—are all featured in the August issue of SEMA News, and their stories reveal how doing what they love resulted in major contributions that have left indelible positive marks on the specialty-equipment industry.