Learn what the future of the Internet will look like at "From the Desktop to the Pocket: The Future of Internet Information," a special keynote address sponsored by eBay Motors at the 2010 SEMA Show. Hear how eBay Motors, the market leader in online automotive parts sales, is preparing for evolution of the Internet as social media, mobile marketing and applications assume a leading role in web development. Gregory Boutte, vice president of eBay Motors, will describe the market dynamics as his company sees them, and an expert panel will also discuss Internet trends, online consumer behavior and the role of data as consumers leverage emerging technologies.

Panelists include:

• Gregory Boutte, Vice President, eBay Motors
• Famous Rhodes, Director of eBay Motors

• Jad Dunning, CEO, DriverSide
• Glenn Rogers, CEO, CarDomain

• Martin Lauber, CEO, Swirl Marketing
• Melissa Grusche, Automotive Head of Industry, Google
• Bryan Murphy, CEO, WHI

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from and interact with these leaders, and learn what success in the Internet world will look like in a decade. "From the Desktop to the Pocket: The Future of Internet Information—Sponsored by eBay Motors" is scheduled for Monday, November 1, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., at the Las Vegas Hilton, Pavilion 6. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Follow this link for further details.

	Exhibitors who wish to hold a press conference at the 2010 SEMA Show must submit their application to SEMA no later than Friday, September 3.

Applications for exhibitors to schedule a press conference during the 2010 SEMA Show are due Friday, September 3, 2010. To submit an application, fill out the form before the deadline.

After successfully submitting the application, exhibitors will receive an acknowledgement receipt via e-mail. They will then be notified in mid-September on the status of the application. All approved press conferences will be highlighted in correspondences to the media and promoted through maps and special handouts at the Show.

For more information, click here or contact pr@sema.org.

	Exhibitors who wish to hold a press conference at the 2010 SEMA Show must submit their application to SEMA no later than Friday, September 3.

Applications for exhibitors to schedule a press conference during the 2010 SEMA Show are due Friday, September 3, 2010. To submit an application, fill out the form before the deadline.

After successfully submitting the application, exhibitors will receive an acknowledgement receipt via e-mail. They will then be notified in mid-September on the status of the application. All approved press conferences will be highlighted in correspondences to the media and promoted through maps and special handouts at the Show.

For more information, click here or contact pr@sema.org.

	Exhibitors who wish to hold a press conference at the 2010 SEMA Show must submit their application to SEMA no later than Friday, September 3.

Applications for exhibitors to schedule a press conference during the 2010 SEMA Show are due Friday, September 3, 2010. To submit an application, fill out the form before the deadline.

After successfully submitting the application, exhibitors will receive an acknowledgement receipt via e-mail. They will then be notified in mid-September on the status of the application. All approved press conferences will be highlighted in correspondences to the media and promoted through maps and special handouts at the Show.

For more information, click here or contact pr@sema.org.

Looking for a new sales job? Here are some of the top sales positions available throughout the industry, listed in the SEMA Member Classifieds.

Transamerican Auto Parts is seeking a sales executive in the Los Angeles/Orange County area for its Dealer Services Division, providing new-vehicle dealers with custom accessory packages and programs. You’ll need a minimum two years in automotive aftermarket sales, and five years' experience working outside sales. Experience selling to new-vehicle dealers and knowledge of 4-wheel/off-road parts and accessories preferred.

Is the East Coast (specifically, Jersey) more your speed? American Autowire, based in Bellmawr, wants a sales manager, someone with a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), 5-10 years' sales experience, and a variety of project, account and customer relationship/management skills.

Maybe you’re more of a Midwestern type, and if so, American Eagle Wheel is looking to fill an outside sales position in its Chicago distribution center (located in Elk Grove, Illinois). The candidate should have a deep knowledge of wheel fitment, as well as solid customer service skills and a proven record. The right candidate will get a large established customer service base, plus access to new accounts.

Follow this link to see more of the 150 available opportunities from SEMA-member companies.

	Exhibitor-appointed contractors are available to exhibitors before the SEMA Show to help them set up their booths.

With just a little more than two months left until the 2010 SEMA Show kicks off at the Las Vegas Convention Center, now’s the time for exhibitors to form their pre-game plan, if they haven’t already done so.

Exhibitor-appointed contractors (EAC) are non-official SEMA Show contractors that are available to exhibitors before the 2010 SEMA Show to assist them with booth setup, carpet, furniture and other Show-related services. Exhibitors are welcome to use an EAC as long as they conform to Show rules and provide required documentation to Show Management.

See the online Exhibitor Services Manual to review the exhibitor-appointed contractor information and application. The deadline to submit applications is September 24.

Questions? Contact Show Management at EAC@convexx.com or 702/450-7662, ext. 100.

	Exhibitor-appointed contractors are available to exhibitors before the SEMA Show to help them set up their booths.

With just a little more than two months left until the 2010 SEMA Show kicks off at the Las Vegas Convention Center, now’s the time for exhibitors to form their pre-game plan, if they haven’t already done so.

Exhibitor-appointed contractors (EAC) are non-official SEMA Show contractors that are available to exhibitors before the 2010 SEMA Show to assist them with booth setup, carpet, furniture and other Show-related services. Exhibitors are welcome to use an EAC as long as they conform to Show rules and provide required documentation to Show Management.

See the online Exhibitor Services Manual to review the exhibitor-appointed contractor information and application. The deadline to submit applications is September 24.

Questions? Contact Show Management at EAC@convexx.com or 702/450-7662, ext. 100.

	Don't wait to secure your intellectual property rights—visit SEMA's webpage that breaks down all facets of IP protection.

Protecting the intellectual property rights (IPR) of its members is a top SEMA priority. The process begins when companies register their patents, trademarks and copyrights with government agencies in the United States (and other countries). Registration is a key to establishing legal rights.

To assist its members, SEMA has created a webpage called Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights, hosting material that explains different types of IP, including: protecting new products (utility patents) and product designs (design patent), identifying the source of the product (trademarks) and protecting product brochures or website designs (copyright).

It also contains information on how to register IP along with links to seminars, webinars and SEMA News articles.

With respect to enforcing IP rights at the SEMA Show, the association has developed an effective policy for pursuing infringement allegations. SEMA’s IP enforcement policy is posted on the IPR webpage and is also published as part of the Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions may be directed to Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

	Don't wait to secure your intellectual property rights—visit SEMA's webpage that breaks down all facets of IP protection.

Protecting the intellectual property rights (IPR) of its members is a top SEMA priority. The process begins when companies register their patents, trademarks and copyrights with government agencies in the United States (and other countries). Registration is a key to establishing legal rights.

To assist its members, SEMA has created a webpage called Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights, hosting material that explains different types of IP, including: protecting new products (utility patents) and product designs (design patent), identifying the source of the product (trademarks) and protecting product brochures or website designs (copyright).

It also contains information on how to register IP along with links to seminars, webinars and SEMA News articles.

With respect to enforcing IP rights at the SEMA Show, the association has developed an effective policy for pursuing infringement allegations. SEMA’s IP enforcement policy is posted on the IPR webpage and is also published as part of the Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions may be directed to Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

NEWS NUGGETS

COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP READY TO GO AT THE "BIG GO": With the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series regular season a distant memory, drivers prepare themselves for the biggest race of the season: the prestigious Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil and the beginning of the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship playoffs. In one week, drivers and fans will descend on historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis for the 56th running of the event and the first of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoff round.

First-place Top Fuel pilot and three-time U.S. Nationals winner Larry Dixon is ready. Dixon carries a 30-point lead over the field entering the event and hopes that his nine wins in nine final rounds regular season success continues to give the driver his first U.S. Nationals title since 2005 and fourth overall.

But don’t count out defending U.S. Nationals winner and third-place driver Tony Schumacher. With his win last year, Schumacher tied NHRA legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits for the most U.S. Nationals wins in Top Fuel at eight and hopes to tie Pro Stock legend Bob Glidden for the most wins overall with nine.

Current Funny Car points leader John Force is hoping for some success at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. The 14-time world champion has a 30-point lead over teammate Robert Hight entering the event, but in his 32-year career has only had four wins at the prestigious event—his last coming in 2002. Hight has two Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil wins (2008, 2006), but John Force Racing teammate and defending event winner Ashley Force Hood is still on the hunt for her first win of 2010. A second win at the event could push her from eighth up to the top of the points battle with her two teammates.

Pro Stock points leader Mike Edwards saw his points lead of more than 300 dwindle to just 30 points over second place Allen Johnson with the start of the Countdown to the Championship. But it’s third-place driver and three-time U.S. Nationals winner Jeg Coughlin that has the record at Indy that could move him into the points lead leaving the event. Pro Stock Motorcycle defending winner Hector Arana lost his points lead to Andrew Hines at the last event of the regular season but could regain that lead with a second win at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. Hines has never won the prestigious event.

TIRE KINGDOM EXTENDS TITLE-RIGHTS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA GATORNATIONALS: Tire Kingdom, a leading brand of service centers for Florida-based TBC Retail Group Inc., has signed a multiyear contract extension to continue its title-rights sponsorship of the tradition-rich NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway. In addition to title sponsorship of the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, Tire Kingdom will be a national partner of the NHRA Youth & Education Services program presented by the U.S. Army, utilizing its Tire Kingdom, NTB-National Tire and Battery, Merchant’s Tire and Auto Centers and Big O Tires brands. TBC Retail Group will also have a presence along NHRA’s Manufacturers Midway at a number of events on the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series schedule throughout the year.

The Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals has a long and storied history as the East Coast opener for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Next year, the event will celebrate its 42nd anniversary of thrilling fans throughout Florida and as the home to numerous records and memorable moments. In 2011, NHRA will be celebrating its 60th anniversary and announce a number of special events and activities planned throughout the year.

For more information, visit www.NHRA.com.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL, O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK AT INDIANAPOLIS, September 1–6: The famed Labor Day event at historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis is the first of six races in the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Ashley Force Hood (Funny Car); Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS, zMAX DRAGWAY, September 16–19: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its second stop of the season in North Carolina and second stop of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Cory McClenathan (Top Fuel); Robert Hight (Funny Car); Mike Edwards (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

O’REILLY SUPER START BATTERIES NHRA FALL NATIONALS, TEXAS MOTORPLEX, September 23–26: The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series makes its second stop in the Lone Star State and third stop of the Countdown to 1 playoffs. Defending event winners include Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel); Robert Hight (Funny Car); Greg Anderson (Pro Stock); and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

HE SAID, SHE SAID

NO TIME FOR VACATION: Various drivers in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series on what they’re doing the week before the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil and the start of the Countdown to the Championship:

ANTRON BROWN: “We’ve been struggling with some clutch disc issues and we hope to work that out in testing before the U.S. Nationals. We’ll head back to our DSR shot in Brownsburg (Indiana) and gear up and test and then come out strong at Indy.”

MATT HAGAN: (after quarterfinal loss in Brainerd) “I know these DieHard guys will go back and fix (my car) and make sure it never, never happens again, and then we’re going to move into Indy for the beginning of the Countdown to 1 playoffs.”

GREG ANDERSON: “We’re going to spend a lot of time on the racetrack and dyno before Indy and are not going to rest until we get this all figured out so we can contend for the championship.”

HECTOR ARANA: “I’m really glad we’ve got a few weeks off because we have some work to do. We’re gonna go home and take this bike down to the bare chassis and check every little thing. Then we’ll redo the motors and make them perfect. Then we’ll go to the Indy test and make sure we’re ready for the Countdown.”

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

8/10: Defending world champion Tony Schumacher has won eight of the past 10 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil Top Fuel titles. Larry Dixon is the only other Top Fuel driver to have won during that span (2005, 2001).

DID YOU KNOW…

…that NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series drivers Larry Dixon, Tony Schumacher, Antron Brown, John Force, Ashley Force Hood, Robert Hight, Del Worsham, Bob Tasca and many, many more will be at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis this week testing before the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil? For media information or interviews with any of these drivers, contact Senior Communications Manager Scott Smith at ssmith@nhra.com.