By Steve Wolcott

	The SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

It's easy and affordable to sponsor a child-built drag racer for only $95 with 100% of the proceeds going to qualified SEMA Cares charities. You can purchase a Build-It-For-Me car and help a child in need today.

The Council Cup is open to any Pinewood Drag Race class, including Build-It-For-Me, Stock and Unlimited. If your council chooses to sponsor a child-built Pinewood car, the SEMA Cares staff will ensure it's lubed and tuned on race day so that your council has a chance at glory and the checkered flag.

Once again held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. This elegant setting will play host to some of the most competitive drag racing on the planet. The finals will take place during the cocktail reception shortly before the banquet begins.
 
SEMA members can race either a car or truck in three classes: Build-It-For-Me (BIFM), Stock and Unlimited. Members can either sponsor child-built cars and trucks in the Build-It-For-Me (BIFM) or Stock class, or they can build and enter their own SEMA-supplied stock car or truck. Stock-class racing usually garners the most entries with a typical speed of 3.2 seconds on a 50-ft. track. For hardcore speed enthusiasts, the Unlimited class has only one rule—one item from the stock kit has to be used. Cars in this class run sub-3 seconds, and many of the past top builders include some of the most recognized names in the specialty-equipment industry.
 
Proceeds from the races will benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides a camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares pinewood drag race car or truck is easy and rewarding. Help a child in need today.

By Steve Wolcott

	The SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

It's easy and affordable to sponsor a child-built drag racer for only $95 with 100% of the proceeds going to qualified SEMA Cares charities. You can purchase a Build-It-For-Me car and help a child in need today.

The Council Cup is open to any Pinewood Drag Race class, including Build-It-For-Me, Stock and Unlimited. If your council chooses to sponsor a child-built Pinewood car, the SEMA Cares staff will ensure it's lubed and tuned on race day so that your council has a chance at glory and the checkered flag.

Once again held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. This elegant setting will play host to some of the most competitive drag racing on the planet. The finals will take place during the cocktail reception shortly before the banquet begins.
 
SEMA members can race either a car or truck in three classes: Build-It-For-Me (BIFM), Stock and Unlimited. Members can either sponsor child-built cars and trucks in the Build-It-For-Me (BIFM) or Stock class, or they can build and enter their own SEMA-supplied stock car or truck. Stock-class racing usually garners the most entries with a typical speed of 3.2 seconds on a 50-ft. track. For hardcore speed enthusiasts, the Unlimited class has only one rule—one item from the stock kit has to be used. Cars in this class run sub-3 seconds, and many of the past top builders include some of the most recognized names in the specialty-equipment industry.
 
Proceeds from the races will benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides a camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares pinewood drag race car or truck is easy and rewarding. Help a child in need today.

By Steve Wolcott

	The SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

It's easy and affordable to sponsor a child-built drag racer for only $95 with 100% of the proceeds going to qualified SEMA Cares charities. You can purchase a Build-It-For-Me car and help a child in need today.

The Council Cup is open to any Pinewood Drag Race class, including Build-It-For-Me, Stock and Unlimited. If your council chooses to sponsor a child-built Pinewood car, the SEMA Cares staff will ensure it's lubed and tuned on race day so that your council has a chance at glory and the checkered flag.

Once again held in conjunction with the SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races will take place Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. This elegant setting will play host to some of the most competitive drag racing on the planet. The finals will take place during the cocktail reception shortly before the banquet begins.
 
SEMA members can race either a car or truck in three classes: Build-It-For-Me (BIFM), Stock and Unlimited. Members can either sponsor child-built cars and trucks in the Build-It-For-Me (BIFM) or Stock class, or they can build and enter their own SEMA-supplied stock car or truck. Stock-class racing usually garners the most entries with a typical speed of 3.2 seconds on a 50-ft. track. For hardcore speed enthusiasts, the Unlimited class has only one rule—one item from the stock kit has to be used. Cars in this class run sub-3 seconds, and many of the past top builders include some of the most recognized names in the specialty-equipment industry.
 
Proceeds from the races will benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides a camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a SEMA Cares pinewood drag race car or truck is easy and rewarding. Help a child in need today.

	The 2015 SEMA Market Report is now available to members at no cost.

• Street performance remains the largest SEMA niche, reaching almost $10 billion.
• Light truck continues to rebound, climbing 9% in 2014.
• Off-road accessory retail sales continues their growth, up 8% this year.
• With high gas prices and a push in small-car sales, the compact performance market continues to offer expanding opportunity currently valued at more than $5.18 billion.

	The 2015 SEMA Market Report is now available to members at no cost.

• Street performance remains the largest SEMA niche, reaching almost $10 billion.
• Light truck continues to rebound, climbing 9% in 2014.
• Off-road accessory retail sales continues their growth, up 8% this year.
• With high gas prices and a push in small-car sales, the compact performance market continues to offer expanding opportunity currently valued at more than $5.18 billion.

	Using the SEMA Garage’s new 3D printer, members are able to print functional prototypes in up to nine different materials as large as 16x14x16 in.

SEMA-member manufacturers now have access to a new, upgraded 3D printer that produces larger and more accurate prototypes than the machine previously available through the SEMA Garage.

Resembling a vending machine that dispenses soft drinks, the new Fortus 450mc is actually the preeminent model on the market. It features cutting-edge technology and produces physical products (or prototypes) using computer-aided design (CAD) files. Products can be produced as large as 406x355x406 mm (16x14x16 in.) with accuracy within plus or minus .005 in., in nine standard, engineering and high-performance thermoplastics.

SEMA offers 3D printing at a deeply discounted rate for members, starting at $12 per square inch. The printer will be demonstrated live during the PWA Kickoff Reception taking place at the SEMA Garage, Sunday, August 30. All SEMA-member manufacturers are invited to attend the event, where the renovated SEMA Garage will be unveiled. Attendees will be able to see and learn how the newly upgraded emissions lab, 3D scanner, photo studio and training center are available to help manufacturers develop products faster, more accurately and less expensively.

To attend the event or to learn more about the SEMA Garage, contact Rachael Salazar at rachaels@sema.org or 909-978-6728.

	Using the SEMA Garage’s new 3D printer, members are able to print functional prototypes in up to nine different materials as large as 16x14x16 in.

SEMA-member manufacturers now have access to a new, upgraded 3D printer that produces larger and more accurate prototypes than the machine previously available through the SEMA Garage.

Resembling a vending machine that dispenses soft drinks, the new Fortus 450mc is actually the preeminent model on the market. It features cutting-edge technology and produces physical products (or prototypes) using computer-aided design (CAD) files. Products can be produced as large as 406x355x406 mm (16x14x16 in.) with accuracy within plus or minus .005 in., in nine standard, engineering and high-performance thermoplastics.

SEMA offers 3D printing at a deeply discounted rate for members, starting at $12 per square inch. The printer will be demonstrated live during the PWA Kickoff Reception taking place at the SEMA Garage, Sunday, August 30. All SEMA-member manufacturers are invited to attend the event, where the renovated SEMA Garage will be unveiled. Attendees will be able to see and learn how the newly upgraded emissions lab, 3D scanner, photo studio and training center are available to help manufacturers develop products faster, more accurately and less expensively.

To attend the event or to learn more about the SEMA Garage, contact Rachael Salazar at rachaels@sema.org or 909-978-6728.

	The 2015 PWA Conference Kickoff will include tours of the 15,000-sq.-ft. SEMA Garage facility and demonstrations of new, upgraded equipment that cuts product development time by more than 50%.

All SEMA manufacturers are invited to join the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) for the PWA Conference Kickoff, where the newly remodeled SEMA Garage will make its formal debut.

Taking place at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, on Sunday, August 30, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., the 2015 PWA Conference Kickoff will include tours of the 15,000-sq.-ft. facility and demonstrations of new and upgraded equipment that cuts product development time by more than 50%.

“We’re excited to host the PWA Conference Kickoff and are looking forward to sharing the new equipment and resources that are available through the SEMA Garage,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development programs. “Since the SEMA Garage opened less than two years ago, it has served as a valuable resource to help hundreds of manufacturers with their product development. With the new equipment now available, we hope to help even more members.”

Those who attended the SEMA Garage Open House event last summer will hardly recognize the facility. It has been completely remodeled and features an all-new emissions lab, an upgraded 3D scanner and 3D printer, a cutting-edge training center and more.

During the PWA event, participants will tour the facility and watch equipment demonstrations. Expert SEMA staff will also be on hand to discuss how 3D printing and scanning works, and answer questions on how to navigate the often confusing and arduous emissions-certification process.

Learn more about the event, and RSVP online.

	The 2015 PWA Conference Kickoff will include tours of the 15,000-sq.-ft. SEMA Garage facility and demonstrations of new, upgraded equipment that cuts product development time by more than 50%.

All SEMA manufacturers are invited to join the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) for the PWA Conference Kickoff, where the newly remodeled SEMA Garage will make its formal debut.

Taking place at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, on Sunday, August 30, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., the 2015 PWA Conference Kickoff will include tours of the 15,000-sq.-ft. facility and demonstrations of new and upgraded equipment that cuts product development time by more than 50%.

“We’re excited to host the PWA Conference Kickoff and are looking forward to sharing the new equipment and resources that are available through the SEMA Garage,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development programs. “Since the SEMA Garage opened less than two years ago, it has served as a valuable resource to help hundreds of manufacturers with their product development. With the new equipment now available, we hope to help even more members.”

Those who attended the SEMA Garage Open House event last summer will hardly recognize the facility. It has been completely remodeled and features an all-new emissions lab, an upgraded 3D scanner and 3D printer, a cutting-edge training center and more.

During the PWA event, participants will tour the facility and watch equipment demonstrations. Expert SEMA staff will also be on hand to discuss how 3D printing and scanning works, and answer questions on how to navigate the often confusing and arduous emissions-certification process.

Learn more about the event, and RSVP online.

	The 2015 PWA Conference Kickoff will include tours of the 15,000-sq.-ft. SEMA Garage facility and demonstrations of new, upgraded equipment that cuts product development time by more than 50%.

All SEMA manufacturers are invited to join the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) for the PWA Conference Kickoff, where the newly remodeled SEMA Garage will make its formal debut.

Taking place at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, on Sunday, August 30, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., the 2015 PWA Conference Kickoff will include tours of the 15,000-sq.-ft. facility and demonstrations of new and upgraded equipment that cuts product development time by more than 50%.

“We’re excited to host the PWA Conference Kickoff and are looking forward to sharing the new equipment and resources that are available through the SEMA Garage,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development programs. “Since the SEMA Garage opened less than two years ago, it has served as a valuable resource to help hundreds of manufacturers with their product development. With the new equipment now available, we hope to help even more members.”

Those who attended the SEMA Garage Open House event last summer will hardly recognize the facility. It has been completely remodeled and features an all-new emissions lab, an upgraded 3D scanner and 3D printer, a cutting-edge training center and more.

During the PWA event, participants will tour the facility and watch equipment demonstrations. Expert SEMA staff will also be on hand to discuss how 3D printing and scanning works, and answer questions on how to navigate the often confusing and arduous emissions-certification process.

Learn more about the event, and RSVP online.