By Gavin Knapp

Select attendees have received an email invitation to participate in a survey about their 2017 SEMA Show experiences.

Last year, more than 90% of respondents said they had a good or outstanding experience at the SEMA Show. How was your experience this year?

SEMA's database of 2017 Show attendees was sent an email invitation to participate in a survey about Show experiences. If you receive this email from SEMA’s research partner Directions Research, please help by providing your feedback.

After taking the survey, as a token of SEMA’s appreciation for your time, you will be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of five $200 cash prizes and one $1,000 grand prize.  

SEMA uses the data from this survey to help improve the Show each year. With your help, next year’s Show will be even better.

As with all SEMA research, SEMA won’t share or publish your personal information or reveal your individual responses. SEMA takes its members’ privacy and security seriously, and wants to hear from you regardless of whether your experience at the Show was positive or negative.

By Gavin Knapp

Select attendees have received an email invitation to participate in a survey about their 2017 SEMA Show experiences.

Last year, more than 90% of respondents said they had a good or outstanding experience at the SEMA Show. How was your experience this year?

SEMA's database of 2017 Show attendees was sent an email invitation to participate in a survey about Show experiences. If you receive this email from SEMA’s research partner Directions Research, please help by providing your feedback.

After taking the survey, as a token of SEMA’s appreciation for your time, you will be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of five $200 cash prizes and one $1,000 grand prize.  

SEMA uses the data from this survey to help improve the Show each year. With your help, next year’s Show will be even better.

As with all SEMA research, SEMA won’t share or publish your personal information or reveal your individual responses. SEMA takes its members’ privacy and security seriously, and wants to hear from you regardless of whether your experience at the Show was positive or negative.

By Jenny Galvan

The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) is scheduled to host its Motorsports & Performance Tech Roundtables, Friday, December 8, at the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis, where subject-matter experts will host discussions on their areas of expertise. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the experts, ask questions and participate in discussions, which will focus on the following topics:

• How to gain performance and drivability with electronically spooled/assisted turbocharging technology.
• How to run higher compression ratios using direct-injection technology.
• Trends in rapid prototyping and R&D tools to enhance engine/vehicle development and performance.
• How advanced simulation tools, such as GT Power and 3D CFD, can accelerate the engine-development process.
• How advancements in coatings reduce wear and friction and lead to increased performance.

For those planning to attend day two of the PRI Trade Show, register for this free event today.

By Jenny Galvan

The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) is scheduled to host its Motorsports & Performance Tech Roundtables, Friday, December 8, at the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis, where subject-matter experts will host discussions on their areas of expertise. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the experts, ask questions and participate in discussions, which will focus on the following topics:

• How to gain performance and drivability with electronically spooled/assisted turbocharging technology.
• How to run higher compression ratios using direct-injection technology.
• Trends in rapid prototyping and R&D tools to enhance engine/vehicle development and performance.
• How advanced simulation tools, such as GT Power and 3D CFD, can accelerate the engine-development process.
• How advancements in coatings reduce wear and friction and lead to increased performance.

For those planning to attend day two of the PRI Trade Show, register for this free event today.

By Jenny Galvan

The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) is scheduled to host its Motorsports & Performance Tech Roundtables, Friday, December 8, at the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis, where subject-matter experts will host discussions on their areas of expertise. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the experts, ask questions and participate in discussions, which will focus on the following topics:

• How to gain performance and drivability with electronically spooled/assisted turbocharging technology.
• How to run higher compression ratios using direct-injection technology.
• Trends in rapid prototyping and R&D tools to enhance engine/vehicle development and performance.
• How advanced simulation tools, such as GT Power and 3D CFD, can accelerate the engine-development process.
• How advancements in coatings reduce wear and friction and lead to increased performance.

For those planning to attend day two of the PRI Trade Show, register for this free event today.

Barry Meguiar, the newly inducted SEMA Hall of Fame Member, has attended every SEMA Show and tells us his experiences throughout the years.

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has openings for two seats in the Manufacturers category, two seats in the Distributors/Retailers category and one seat in the Services category.

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors. Our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the SEMA Board, but oftentimes those individuals aren’t immediately apparent to the Nominating Committee when selecting the final candidates.

Please take a moment to tell us about whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position. We also ask that you include information to help the Nominating Committee know more about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements from a leadership standpoint.

For this year’s election, the following seats are open:

• Two seats in the Manufacturers category
• Two seats in the Distributors/Retailers category
• One seat in the Services category

Nominations for the 2018 SEMA Board of Directors are due Thursday, January 4, 2018. Please complete and submit the nomination form, and be sure to include the qualification information noted above.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President and CEO

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has openings for two seats in the Manufacturers category, two seats in the Distributors/Retailers category and one seat in the Services category.

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors. Our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the SEMA Board, but oftentimes those individuals aren’t immediately apparent to the Nominating Committee when selecting the final candidates.

Please take a moment to tell us about whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position. We also ask that you include information to help the Nominating Committee know more about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements from a leadership standpoint.

For this year’s election, the following seats are open:

• Two seats in the Manufacturers category
• Two seats in the Distributors/Retailers category
• One seat in the Services category

Nominations for the 2018 SEMA Board of Directors are due Thursday, January 4, 2018. Please complete and submit the nomination form, and be sure to include the qualification information noted above.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President and CEO

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• 2017 PRI Trade Show, December 7–9, 2017, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

• Sanctioning Body/Manufacturer Discussion, December 7, 2017, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

• How to Prepare Sponsorship Proposals, December 8, 2017, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

• Rules of the Road for Motorsports Haulers, December 8, 2017, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

• Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Performance Industry Reception, December 8, 2017, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

• Motorsports and Performance Tech Roundtable, December 8, 2017, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

• SEMA Measuring Session: ’18 KIA Stinger, January 11, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

• MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 23–25, 2018, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• 2018 SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, April 3–8, 2018, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• 2018 SEMA Australia Business Development Program, May 24–28, 2018, Melbourne, Australia

• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018

• 2018 SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.