Roadkill Editor Elana Scherr shares her media experience in the automotive industry.

Roadkill Editor Elana Scherr shares her media experience in the automotive industry.

By Kristopher Porter

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a free meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various segments of the automotive industry, Saturday, September 29, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This is also a great opportunity for industry veterans who are interested in advancing young professionals in the workforce.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive one complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Off-Road Expo. From off-road racing to rock crawling, trail riding to sand sports, motorcycles and ATVs to camping and adventure travel, attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the off-road industry.

For those who live nearby, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues.

Reserve your tickets now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a free meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various segments of the automotive industry, Saturday, September 29, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This is also a great opportunity for industry veterans who are interested in advancing young professionals in the workforce.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive one complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Off-Road Expo. From off-road racing to rock crawling, trail riding to sand sports, motorcycles and ATVs to camping and adventure travel, attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the off-road industry.

For those who live nearby, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues.

Reserve your tickets now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a free meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various segments of the automotive industry, Saturday, September 29, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This is also a great opportunity for industry veterans who are interested in advancing young professionals in the workforce.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive one complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Off-Road Expo. From off-road racing to rock crawling, trail riding to sand sports, motorcycles and ATVs to camping and adventure travel, attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the off-road industry.

For those who live nearby, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues.

Reserve your tickets now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) invites the public to its general membership meeting, to be held Saturday, September 29, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place during the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Take the opportunity to get together with industry friends and associates, learn more about the council’s latest initiatives, and find out how to get involved with the council and the hot-rod industry at large.

HRIA select committee members, along with SEMA staff, will be on hand to answer questions for those interested in joining HRIA. This meeting is also an opportunity to interface directly with HRIA leadership and bring suggestions to the table.

Register now!

For more information, contact SEMA Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or via email at jimsk@sema.org.

By Kristopher Porter

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) invites the public to its general membership meeting, to be held Saturday, September 29, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place during the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Take the opportunity to get together with industry friends and associates, learn more about the council’s latest initiatives, and find out how to get involved with the council and the hot-rod industry at large.

HRIA select committee members, along with SEMA staff, will be on hand to answer questions for those interested in joining HRIA. This meeting is also an opportunity to interface directly with HRIA leadership and bring suggestions to the table.

Register now!

For more information, contact SEMA Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or via email at jimsk@sema.org.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA-Member International Resource Briefing will be held Thursday, September 27, starting at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).

SEMA invites all members to learn more about its programs and resources designed to assist member companies in growing their export sales abroad and gaining brand recognition among the 97% of all consumers who are located outside the United States.

The one-hour conference will be held Thursday, September 27, starting at 11:00 a.m. (PDT)/2:00 p.m. (EDT), and provide an overview of the 2019 SEMA overseas trips, networking events at the upcoming SEMA Show, international vehicle measuring program, new SEMA Export Networking Facebook Group and make/model data for key overseas markets. SEMA will also provide the findings of a recent survey of its members’ export activities.

Sign up to participate in the SEMA-member International Resource Briefing.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA-Member International Resource Briefing will be held Thursday, September 27, starting at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).

SEMA invites all members to learn more about its programs and resources designed to assist member companies in growing their export sales abroad and gaining brand recognition among the 97% of all consumers who are located outside the United States.

The one-hour conference will be held Thursday, September 27, starting at 11:00 a.m. (PDT)/2:00 p.m. (EDT), and provide an overview of the 2019 SEMA overseas trips, networking events at the upcoming SEMA Show, international vehicle measuring program, new SEMA Export Networking Facebook Group and make/model data for key overseas markets. SEMA will also provide the findings of a recent survey of its members’ export activities.

Sign up to participate in the SEMA-member International Resource Briefing.

By Nick Barajas

The SEMA Garage is building a ’67 Chevy Camaro to be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson with the proceeds benefitting the Childhelp children’s charity.

Since 2007, SEMA Cares has been doing its part to give back to the community and help those in need. To kick-off 2019, SEMA Cares looks to bring in a generous donation to benefit Childhelp at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, with this year’s build project, which has been underway for nearly a full calendar year. According to Luis Morales, SEMA Garage visual product data specialist, the process began in October 2017 when the ’67 Chevy Camaro was delivered to the SEMA Garage.

Restoring a 50-year-old vehicle has not been an easy task. According to Morales, some of the primary challenges with this project have been fitment, sourcing parts, a motor swap and a new frame. To get the word out, the SEMA Garage has posted updates on its Facebook and Instagram pages throughout the entire build process.

Morales is optimistic the Camaro will be an attractive piece at Barrett-Jackson.

“We are expecting a large crowd and higher attention, due to the extensive amount of aftermarket products that will be installed on the vehicle.”

The Chevy Camaro, sponsored by WD-40, will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson, January 12–20, 2019, in Scottsdale.

The SEMA Garage has received several contributions from SEMA-member companies, including:

• Auto Custom Carpets: trunk lid cover, trunk carpet, interior carpet, sound deadeners, floor mats
• BGR Motorsports: engine wiring
• DEI Powersports: heat shielding products, interior sound deadening
• Distinctive Industries and Road Wire Leather Interiors: seats and custom interior paneling
• MagnaFlow: custom exhaust
• NRG Innovations: deep dish suede steering wheel, carbon-fiber quick-release hub adaptor
• Rotofab: carbon-fiber plenum cover, LS3 engine covers

Founded in 1959 by Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the purpose of Childhelp has been prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Since its establishment, Childhelp has grown to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations.