Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 9, 2010, is meant to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

The United States Senate recently passed Senate Resolution 513 at the request of SEMA and ARMO, designating Friday, July 9, 2010 as Collector Car Appreciation Day. The day is meant to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Four events recently have been added in California, Kansas, Michigan and Washington.

To help collector car enthusiasts celebrate, ARMO is compiling a list of events happening around the country on July 9, 2010. But, we need your help!

If you are attending, promoting or know of any car shows, cruises, etc. that are scheduled for Friday, July 9, please forward any information to ARMO, c/o Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org. It doesn’t matter how big or small the event is, we want to know about it! At press time, the following events are being listed as part of this historic day.

National Collector Car Appreciation Day events as of 7/1/2010

ALASKA:
25th Anniversary Bear Paw Festival Car Show, Downtown Eagle River, July 9, 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

ARIZONA
National Collector Car Appreciation Day Event by Desert Cruisers & Nancy Perry Productions, Glendale, AZ, at Chilly Bombers, 4917 W. Bell Rd., from 5:00–9:00 p.m., Friday, July 9

CALIFORNIA:
Egge Machine and Speed Shop, Sante Fe Springs, CA, July 9, 2010*

* Post a photo or video on Egge’s Facebook page, and the top-five posts with the most comments win a $100 Egge Machine and Speed Shop gift certificate!

Sid Waterman Classic Auto and Art Show, Gualala, CA, July 9–August 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.*
* In celebration of Collector Car Appreciation Day, the Gualala Arts Center pushed the opening of the Art Show a week earlier than originally planned!

Hot San Jose Nights, San Jose, CA, July 9–11

Ruby’s Cruise at the Beach, Redondo Beach, CA, July 9 (and every Friday March through October)

Cruisin’ Grand, Escondido, CA, July 9 (and every Friday April through September)

Ruby’s Cruise, Whittier, CA, July 9 (and every Friday May through October)

Auburn Cruise Night, Auburn, CA, July 9 (and every second Friday through September) 5:00–10:00 p.m.

COLORADO
Colorful Colorado Car Truck and Rod Show, Montrose, CO, July 9–10

CONNECTICUT
Classic Nights Car Club Friday Night Cruise Celebration, Monroe, CT, Friday, July 9, beginning at Route 111 in Monroe
Info: Pete Kodz, photogs189@aol.com

FLORIDA:
Cruise In at the Quarterdeck, 3301 North Lake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Music, raffles and prizes. For information call 561/753-3279.

IDAHO:
Northwest Motorfest, Boise, ID, July 9–11
Governor Butch Otter has proclaimed July 9, 2010, as “Northwest Motorfest Collector Car Appreciation Day” in Idaho! All attendees on Friday night will receive an official proclamation signed by Governor Otter.

ILLINOIS:
Annual Porsche Parade, St. Charles, IL, July 3–July 9, 2010

28th Annual Thunderbird Bloomington Rendezvous, Taking place at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Normal, IL 61761, July 9, 2010,
6:30 p.m. and on.

INDIANA:
2010 Haynes Apperson Festival Cruise In/Car Show, Kokomo, IN, July 1–3
www.haynesappersonfestival.org; www.acc-indiana.org

Arnolds Fabulous Fifties Drive-In CCAD Cruise Night, Decatur, IN, July 9, 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Door Prizes and food/drink specials to celebrate the day. 222 North 13th Street (Hwy. 27), Decatur Indiana 46733, Phone 260/728-4740

KANSAS:
Collector Car Cruise-in Show, Wichita, KS, July 9 (and every Friday) West Street and Central, 5:00–10:00 p.m.
Contact Frank Upton at 316/371-3000 or frank@motorntv.com

MARYLAND:
Lowes Cruise, Bel Air, MD July 9, 2010 (and every Friday, weather permitting)

Celebrate Damascus Cruise-In – Heart of Maryland Classic Chevy Club, Damascus, MD, July 10, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

MICHIGAN:
Be Cool Cruise-in and Car Show, Essexville/Bay City, MI, July 9-10

Roam’N’Chariots Friday Night Cruise, Lincoln Park, MI, July 9 (and every Friday through summer)

16th Annual Rolling Sculpture Car Show, Ann Arbor, MI, July 9, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Vintage Car Club of Holland Special Event, Holland MI, July 9, 2010, at John’s Classic Cougars, 11522 E. Lakewood Blvd.
Contact: jc-cougars@egl.net

MISSOURI
Clean Cut Creatiosn Collector Car Appreciation Day Celebration, Webster Groves, MO, Saturday, July 10, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided from noon–2:00 p.m.

NATIONWIDE:
The Meguiar’s “Automotive Handshake”
This Collector Car Appreciation Day, Meguiar’s encourages hobbyists to come together and take part in a nationwide “automotive handshake” in recognition of this special day. Turn on your headlights and blink them when you see another collector car on July 9.

NEVADA
National Automobile Museum Two for One Admission on Collector Car Appreciation Day, Reno, NV, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
34th Annual Fun Day Rod Run at Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH

NEW JERSEY:
American Collectors Insurance/Hemmings Motor News Celebration, Cherry Hill, NJ, Friday July 9, from 4:00 p.m–7:00 p.m.

South Jersey Region AACA Cruise to the Cape, starting in Woodstown NJ and cruising to Cape May.

Natural Glass Corvette Association Car Display, West Caldwell, NJ, on Saturday, July 10, taking place at Konner Chevrolet, 950 Bloomfield Avenue.
Info: David Capuano djc97vette@hotmail.com

NEW YORK:
Northern Chevelle Gathering, Grand Island, NY, July 9–11

38th Van Nats, Greenwich, NY, July 8–11

Rockland Rodders Friday Night Cruise, Central Ave. Field, Pearl River New York, Friday, July 9

Paddock Chevrolet 13th Annual Super Cruise – Kenmore, NY (Buffalo), Friday July 9, 2010

Tappet Twirlers Super Summer Cruise-Ins, St. Johns Church, W. Dominick St., Rome, NY. Friday, July 9, 2010

Historic Richmond Town Wednesday Cruise Night for CCAD, Richmond Town, Staten Island, NY, Wednesday, July 7, starting at 5:15 p.m. and going until dusk

NORTH CAROLINA
Steele Rubber Products Employee Car Show, Denver, NC, July 9, from 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Public is welcome!

Foothills Chevy II Nova Club Sonic Drive in Show, Sonic Drive in Restaurant in Newton, NC, July 9.
For Info contact Al Smith: 828/465-1943.

Wayne County Cruisers Collector Car Day, Bojangles Restaurant in Goldsboro NC, Friday July 9
Information: Ed Yahnker; edyahnker@coastalnet.com

OHIO:
Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show & Cruise In, Metro Place in Dublin OH, July 9–10

GoodGuys PPG Nationals, Columbus, OH, July 9–11, 2010

8th Annual Fostoria Car Show, Fostoria, OH, July 9, 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

OREGON:
Graffiti Weekend, Mulitple Events throughout Oregon, July 3–10, 2010

PENNSYLVANIA:
Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals, Carlisle, PA, July 9–11, 2010

PennMustangs – Mustang Muscle at Montana West, Quakertown, PA, July 11, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

AACA Antique Auto Museum, Hershey, PA, July 9, 2010. Admission only $7.

York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals, York, PA, July 9–10, 2010

SOUTH CAROLINA
Low Country Model A Ford Club Gathering and Cruise around the Battery, Charleston, SC, Friday, July 9, at Brittlebank Park from 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. with a cruise after

SOUTH DAKOTA
Black Hills Rod Run, Rapid City, SD 57709, July 9–11

TENNESSEE:
Music City Chevy Show, Nashville, TN, July 8–11

UTAH:
Northern Reality Cruise Night, Layton, UT, July 9
Contact: 801/682-8330

July Jamboree Car Show, Cedar City, UT, July 9–10

Bo Huff’s Rockabilly Car Show, East Carbon, UT

VIRGINIA:
Bull Run Street Rods Manassas Applebee’s Cruise, Liberia Ave., Manassas, VA, July 9, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Fredericksburg Car Club BBQ Night, Virginia Barbeque in Fredericksburg VA, July 9, 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Collector Car Appreciation Day Cruise to Pierces Pit BBQ, 447 East Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, VA, Sunday, July 11
Information: dave.jean.baker@verizon.net

WASHINGTON:
Collector Car Appreciation Day Cruise-In, Olympia, WA, July 9 Corvette & High Performance on Lake Blvd, 5:30 p.m.–8:30 pm.
Contact: Larry Johnson at 360/754-7890 or at lwjohnson@corv.hp.com

CANADA:
Atlantic Nationals, Moncton, New Brunswick, July 8–11

	Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 9, 2010, is meant to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

The United States Senate recently passed Senate Resolution 513 at the request of SEMA and ARMO, designating Friday, July 9, 2010 as Collector Car Appreciation Day. The day is meant to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Four events recently have been added in California, Kansas, Michigan and Washington.

To help collector car enthusiasts celebrate, ARMO is compiling a list of events happening around the country on July 9, 2010. But, we need your help!

If you are attending, promoting or know of any car shows, cruises, etc. that are scheduled for Friday, July 9, please forward any information to ARMO, c/o Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org. It doesn’t matter how big or small the event is, we want to know about it! At press time, the following events are being listed as part of this historic day.

National Collector Car Appreciation Day events as of 7/1/2010

ALASKA:
25th Anniversary Bear Paw Festival Car Show, Downtown Eagle River, July 9, 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

ARIZONA
National Collector Car Appreciation Day Event by Desert Cruisers & Nancy Perry Productions, Glendale, AZ, at Chilly Bombers, 4917 W. Bell Rd., from 5:00–9:00 p.m., Friday, July 9

CALIFORNIA:
Egge Machine and Speed Shop, Sante Fe Springs, CA, July 9, 2010*

* Post a photo or video on Egge’s Facebook page, and the top-five posts with the most comments win a $100 Egge Machine and Speed Shop gift certificate!

Sid Waterman Classic Auto and Art Show, Gualala, CA, July 9–August 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.*
* In celebration of Collector Car Appreciation Day, the Gualala Arts Center pushed the opening of the Art Show a week earlier than originally planned!

Hot San Jose Nights, San Jose, CA, July 9–11

Ruby’s Cruise at the Beach, Redondo Beach, CA, July 9 (and every Friday March through October)

Cruisin’ Grand, Escondido, CA, July 9 (and every Friday April through September)

Ruby’s Cruise, Whittier, CA, July 9 (and every Friday May through October)

Auburn Cruise Night, Auburn, CA, July 9 (and every second Friday through September) 5:00–10:00 p.m.

COLORADO
Colorful Colorado Car Truck and Rod Show, Montrose, CO, July 9–10

CONNECTICUT
Classic Nights Car Club Friday Night Cruise Celebration, Monroe, CT, Friday, July 9, beginning at Route 111 in Monroe
Info: Pete Kodz, photogs189@aol.com

FLORIDA:
Cruise In at the Quarterdeck, 3301 North Lake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Music, raffles and prizes. For information call 561/753-3279.

IDAHO:
Northwest Motorfest, Boise, ID, July 9–11
Governor Butch Otter has proclaimed July 9, 2010, as “Northwest Motorfest Collector Car Appreciation Day” in Idaho! All attendees on Friday night will receive an official proclamation signed by Governor Otter.

ILLINOIS:
Annual Porsche Parade, St. Charles, IL, July 3–July 9, 2010

28th Annual Thunderbird Bloomington Rendezvous, Taking place at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Normal, IL 61761, July 9, 2010,
6:30 p.m. and on.

INDIANA:
2010 Haynes Apperson Festival Cruise In/Car Show, Kokomo, IN, July 1–3
www.haynesappersonfestival.org; www.acc-indiana.org

Arnolds Fabulous Fifties Drive-In CCAD Cruise Night, Decatur, IN, July 9, 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Door Prizes and food/drink specials to celebrate the day. 222 North 13th Street (Hwy. 27), Decatur Indiana 46733, Phone 260/728-4740

KANSAS:
Collector Car Cruise-in Show, Wichita, KS, July 9 (and every Friday) West Street and Central, 5:00–10:00 p.m.
Contact Frank Upton at 316/371-3000 or frank@motorntv.com

MARYLAND:
Lowes Cruise, Bel Air, MD July 9, 2010 (and every Friday, weather permitting)

Celebrate Damascus Cruise-In – Heart of Maryland Classic Chevy Club, Damascus, MD, July 10, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

MICHIGAN:
Be Cool Cruise-in and Car Show, Essexville/Bay City, MI, July 9-10

Roam’N’Chariots Friday Night Cruise, Lincoln Park, MI, July 9 (and every Friday through summer)

16th Annual Rolling Sculpture Car Show, Ann Arbor, MI, July 9, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Vintage Car Club of Holland Special Event, Holland MI, July 9, 2010, at John’s Classic Cougars, 11522 E. Lakewood Blvd.
Contact: jc-cougars@egl.net

MISSOURI
Clean Cut Creatiosn Collector Car Appreciation Day Celebration, Webster Groves, MO, Saturday, July 10, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided from noon–2:00 p.m.

NATIONWIDE:
The Meguiar’s “Automotive Handshake”
This Collector Car Appreciation Day, Meguiar’s encourages hobbyists to come together and take part in a nationwide “automotive handshake” in recognition of this special day. Turn on your headlights and blink them when you see another collector car on July 9.

NEVADA
National Automobile Museum Two for One Admission on Collector Car Appreciation Day, Reno, NV, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
34th Annual Fun Day Rod Run at Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH

NEW JERSEY:
American Collectors Insurance/Hemmings Motor News Celebration, Cherry Hill, NJ, Friday July 9, from 4:00 p.m–7:00 p.m.

South Jersey Region AACA Cruise to the Cape, starting in Woodstown NJ and cruising to Cape May.

Natural Glass Corvette Association Car Display, West Caldwell, NJ, on Saturday, July 10, taking place at Konner Chevrolet, 950 Bloomfield Avenue.
Info: David Capuano djc97vette@hotmail.com

NEW YORK:
Northern Chevelle Gathering, Grand Island, NY, July 9–11

38th Van Nats, Greenwich, NY, July 8–11

Rockland Rodders Friday Night Cruise, Central Ave. Field, Pearl River New York, Friday, July 9

Paddock Chevrolet 13th Annual Super Cruise – Kenmore, NY (Buffalo), Friday July 9, 2010

Tappet Twirlers Super Summer Cruise-Ins, St. Johns Church, W. Dominick St., Rome, NY. Friday, July 9, 2010

Historic Richmond Town Wednesday Cruise Night for CCAD, Richmond Town, Staten Island, NY, Wednesday, July 7, starting at 5:15 p.m. and going until dusk

NORTH CAROLINA
Steele Rubber Products Employee Car Show, Denver, NC, July 9, from 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Public is welcome!

Foothills Chevy II Nova Club Sonic Drive in Show, Sonic Drive in Restaurant in Newton, NC, July 9.
For Info contact Al Smith: 828/465-1943.

Wayne County Cruisers Collector Car Day, Bojangles Restaurant in Goldsboro NC, Friday July 9
Information: Ed Yahnker; edyahnker@coastalnet.com

OHIO:
Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show & Cruise In, Metro Place in Dublin OH, July 9–10

GoodGuys PPG Nationals, Columbus, OH, July 9–11, 2010

8th Annual Fostoria Car Show, Fostoria, OH, July 9, 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

OREGON:
Graffiti Weekend, Mulitple Events throughout Oregon, July 3–10, 2010

PENNSYLVANIA:
Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals, Carlisle, PA, July 9–11, 2010

PennMustangs – Mustang Muscle at Montana West, Quakertown, PA, July 11, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

AACA Antique Auto Museum, Hershey, PA, July 9, 2010. Admission only $7.

York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals, York, PA, July 9–10, 2010

SOUTH CAROLINA
Low Country Model A Ford Club Gathering and Cruise around the Battery, Charleston, SC, Friday, July 9, at Brittlebank Park from 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. with a cruise after

SOUTH DAKOTA
Black Hills Rod Run, Rapid City, SD 57709, July 9–11

TENNESSEE:
Music City Chevy Show, Nashville, TN, July 8–11

UTAH:
Northern Reality Cruise Night, Layton, UT, July 9
Contact: 801/682-8330

July Jamboree Car Show, Cedar City, UT, July 9–10

Bo Huff’s Rockabilly Car Show, East Carbon, UT

VIRGINIA:
Bull Run Street Rods Manassas Applebee’s Cruise, Liberia Ave., Manassas, VA, July 9, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Fredericksburg Car Club BBQ Night, Virginia Barbeque in Fredericksburg VA, July 9, 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Collector Car Appreciation Day Cruise to Pierces Pit BBQ, 447 East Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, VA, Sunday, July 11
Information: dave.jean.baker@verizon.net

WASHINGTON:
Collector Car Appreciation Day Cruise-In, Olympia, WA, July 9 Corvette & High Performance on Lake Blvd, 5:30 p.m.–8:30 pm.
Contact: Larry Johnson at 360/754-7890 or at lwjohnson@corv.hp.com

CANADA:
Atlantic Nationals, Moncton, New Brunswick, July 8–11

The New Products Showcase at the 2010 SEMA Show will include Best New Wheel and Best New Tire awards.

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase, one of the most popular attractions at the annual trade show, will expand to include two new categories, one focused on tires and related products, the other on wheels and related products.

“The New Products Showcase is a significant component of the SEMA Show," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Thousands of buyers and media visit the showcase hoping to discover the next big thing, and exhibitors rely on it as another tool to generate awareness of their products. The two new categories reinforce how important tires and wheels are in the industry.”

The changes to the New Products Showcase are among many enhancements being made at the 2010 SEMA Show, scheduled November 2–5 in Las Vegas, to better service the tire and wheel markets. Earlier this year, organizers announced the creation of the Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA (Tire Industry Association).

The Global Tire Expo will be a tire-industry-only part of the SEMA Show, featuring exhibitors from all segments of the tire industry, including automotive, commercial, retreading, recycling and more.

Wheel manufacturers will also have a dedicated area of the SEMA Show, with companies in this market exhibiting in the newly created Wheels & Accessories section. Previously, wheel and tire manufacturers were co-located in a shared section. The expanded wheel section creates a better defined area for the group, ensuring that they are not competing with tire companies for placement.

The New Products Showcase categories make it easier for buyers to find the products that are most relevant to their businesses. A panel of judges also identifies the best new products within each category, and winners are announced at the New Products Breakfast before the opening of the Show. To further increase exposure of each product, professional photographs are taken of every entry and provided to domestic and international media throughout the year. SEMA Show exhibitors can enter their first new product in the Showcase for free.

“The New Products Showcase is arguably the single best, most effective tool exhibitors have to reach the largest audience possible,” said MacGillivray. “It’s not just about showcasing the product in a prominent area at the Show; it’s also about maximizing the exposure throughout the year. When you consider that every exhibitor can enter a product at absolutely no cost, it’s baffling to me that someone would pass up the opportunity.”

The complete list of categories in the New Products Showcase is:

• Tire and Related Product
• Wheel and Related Product
• Interior Accessory Product
• Exterior Accessory Product
• Mobile Electronics Product
• Off-Road/4-Wheel-Drive Product
• Performance-Racing Product
• Performance-Street Product
• Powersports Product
• Street-Rod/Custom Car Product
• Tools and Equipment Product
• Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product
• Engineered New Product
• Merchandising Display
• Packaging Design

Exhibitors may submit a product for the New Products Showcase by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/newproducts. For assistance or questions, contact Sheldon Kaye at skaye@convexx.com or call 702/450-7662, ext. 124.

The New Products Showcase at the 2010 SEMA Show will include Best New Wheel and Best New Tire awards.

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase, one of the most popular attractions at the annual trade show, will expand to include two new categories, one focused on tires and related products, the other on wheels and related products.

“The New Products Showcase is a significant component of the SEMA Show," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Thousands of buyers and media visit the showcase hoping to discover the next big thing, and exhibitors rely on it as another tool to generate awareness of their products. The two new categories reinforce how important tires and wheels are in the industry.”

The changes to the New Products Showcase are among many enhancements being made at the 2010 SEMA Show, scheduled November 2–5 in Las Vegas, to better service the tire and wheel markets. Earlier this year, organizers announced the creation of the Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA (Tire Industry Association).

The Global Tire Expo will be a tire-industry-only part of the SEMA Show, featuring exhibitors from all segments of the tire industry, including automotive, commercial, retreading, recycling and more.

Wheel manufacturers will also have a dedicated area of the SEMA Show, with companies in this market exhibiting in the newly created Wheels & Accessories section. Previously, wheel and tire manufacturers were co-located in a shared section. The expanded wheel section creates a better defined area for the group, ensuring that they are not competing with tire companies for placement.

The New Products Showcase categories make it easier for buyers to find the products that are most relevant to their businesses. A panel of judges also identifies the best new products within each category, and winners are announced at the New Products Breakfast before the opening of the Show. To further increase exposure of each product, professional photographs are taken of every entry and provided to domestic and international media throughout the year. SEMA Show exhibitors can enter their first new product in the Showcase for free.

“The New Products Showcase is arguably the single best, most effective tool exhibitors have to reach the largest audience possible,” said MacGillivray. “It’s not just about showcasing the product in a prominent area at the Show; it’s also about maximizing the exposure throughout the year. When you consider that every exhibitor can enter a product at absolutely no cost, it’s baffling to me that someone would pass up the opportunity.”

The complete list of categories in the New Products Showcase is:

• Tire and Related Product
• Wheel and Related Product
• Interior Accessory Product
• Exterior Accessory Product
• Mobile Electronics Product
• Off-Road/4-Wheel-Drive Product
• Performance-Racing Product
• Performance-Street Product
• Powersports Product
• Street-Rod/Custom Car Product
• Tools and Equipment Product
• Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product
• Engineered New Product
• Merchandising Display
• Packaging Design

Exhibitors may submit a product for the New Products Showcase by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/newproducts. For assistance or questions, contact Sheldon Kaye at skaye@convexx.com or call 702/450-7662, ext. 124.

The New Products Showcase at the 2010 SEMA Show will include Best New Wheel and Best New Tire awards.

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase, one of the most popular attractions at the annual trade show, will expand to include two new categories, one focused on tires and related products, the other on wheels and related products.

“The New Products Showcase is a significant component of the SEMA Show," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Thousands of buyers and media visit the showcase hoping to discover the next big thing, and exhibitors rely on it as another tool to generate awareness of their products. The two new categories reinforce how important tires and wheels are in the industry.”

The changes to the New Products Showcase are among many enhancements being made at the 2010 SEMA Show, scheduled November 2–5 in Las Vegas, to better service the tire and wheel markets. Earlier this year, organizers announced the creation of the Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA (Tire Industry Association).

The Global Tire Expo will be a tire-industry-only part of the SEMA Show, featuring exhibitors from all segments of the tire industry, including automotive, commercial, retreading, recycling and more.

Wheel manufacturers will also have a dedicated area of the SEMA Show, with companies in this market exhibiting in the newly created Wheels & Accessories section. Previously, wheel and tire manufacturers were co-located in a shared section. The expanded wheel section creates a better defined area for the group, ensuring that they are not competing with tire companies for placement.

The New Products Showcase categories make it easier for buyers to find the products that are most relevant to their businesses. A panel of judges also identifies the best new products within each category, and winners are announced at the New Products Breakfast before the opening of the Show. To further increase exposure of each product, professional photographs are taken of every entry and provided to domestic and international media throughout the year. SEMA Show exhibitors can enter their first new product in the Showcase for free.

“The New Products Showcase is arguably the single best, most effective tool exhibitors have to reach the largest audience possible,” said MacGillivray. “It’s not just about showcasing the product in a prominent area at the Show; it’s also about maximizing the exposure throughout the year. When you consider that every exhibitor can enter a product at absolutely no cost, it’s baffling to me that someone would pass up the opportunity.”

The complete list of categories in the New Products Showcase is:

• Tire and Related Product
• Wheel and Related Product
• Interior Accessory Product
• Exterior Accessory Product
• Mobile Electronics Product
• Off-Road/4-Wheel-Drive Product
• Performance-Racing Product
• Performance-Street Product
• Powersports Product
• Street-Rod/Custom Car Product
• Tools and Equipment Product
• Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product
• Engineered New Product
• Merchandising Display
• Packaging Design

Exhibitors may submit a product for the New Products Showcase by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/newproducts. For assistance or questions, contact Sheldon Kaye at skaye@convexx.com or call 702/450-7662, ext. 124.

Several Las Vegas hotels have agreed to waive the newly instituted "resort fees" for 2010 SEMA Show attendees.

To help SEMA Showgoers get the best hotel prices while at the 2010 SEMA Show, dozens of hotels in Las Vegas are offering considerable discounts, with rates as low as $39 per night and more than a dozen properties waiving the newly instituted “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.

“We constantly partner with our providers to give SEMA Showgoers lower costs and increased value,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “This includes working with hotels in Las Vegas to offer the lowest rates possible. We’re pleased that many of the hotels are responsive and committed to servicing SEMA Showgoers.”

The discounts are only available when reserving through the SEMA Hotel Booking Service.

Properties that have agreed to waive the resort fee for attendees of the SEMA Show and AAPEX who book in the block include: Circus Circus, Excalibur, Hard Rock Hotel, Hooters Casino Hotel, Luxor, Mirage Hotel, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, New York New York, PH Towers Westgate, Planet Hollywood, Sahara Hotel, Stratosphere, Treasure Island, Tropicana Resort, Trump International Hotel and Tower, Venetian Resort Hotel and the Westin Casuarina.



While many Las Vegas hotels have chosen to institute a resort fee, SEMA has also partnered with several properties that don't institute the supplemental charges, including ARIA Resort and Casino, Bally’s Casino Resort, Bellagio, Bluegreen Club 36, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Harrah’s Hotel Las Vegas, Hilton Grand Vacation properties, Imperial Palace Hotel, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Marriott Suites, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, MGM Grand Hotel, Paris Las Vegas, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott, Rio Suite Hotel, Rivera Hotel and the Springhill Suites.



The one hotel with a resort fee in SEMA’s official block is the Signature at MGM Grand. The fee is reduced for Show attendees from $20 to $10, however, if booked before August 27. The Mandalay Bay Resort has offered an option to add its $20 resort fee at check-in rather than making it a requirement if you stay at the hotel.


Watch eNews for more information on hotel rates and availability as it's updated.

Several Las Vegas hotels have agreed to waive the newly instituted "resort fees" for 2010 SEMA Show attendees.

To help SEMA Showgoers get the best hotel prices while at the 2010 SEMA Show, dozens of hotels in Las Vegas are offering considerable discounts, with rates as low as $39 per night and more than a dozen properties waiving the newly instituted “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.

“We constantly partner with our providers to give SEMA Showgoers lower costs and increased value,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “This includes working with hotels in Las Vegas to offer the lowest rates possible. We’re pleased that many of the hotels are responsive and committed to servicing SEMA Showgoers.”

The discounts are only available when reserving through the SEMA Hotel Booking Service.

Properties that have agreed to waive the resort fee for attendees of the SEMA Show and AAPEX who book in the block include: Circus Circus, Excalibur, Hard Rock Hotel, Hooters Casino Hotel, Luxor, Mirage Hotel, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, New York New York, PH Towers Westgate, Planet Hollywood, Sahara Hotel, Stratosphere, Treasure Island, Tropicana Resort, Trump International Hotel and Tower, Venetian Resort Hotel and the Westin Casuarina.



While many Las Vegas hotels have chosen to institute a resort fee, SEMA has also partnered with several properties that don't institute the supplemental charges, including ARIA Resort and Casino, Bally’s Casino Resort, Bellagio, Bluegreen Club 36, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Harrah’s Hotel Las Vegas, Hilton Grand Vacation properties, Imperial Palace Hotel, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Marriott Suites, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, MGM Grand Hotel, Paris Las Vegas, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott, Rio Suite Hotel, Rivera Hotel and the Springhill Suites.



The one hotel with a resort fee in SEMA’s official block is the Signature at MGM Grand. The fee is reduced for Show attendees from $20 to $10, however, if booked before August 27. The Mandalay Bay Resort has offered an option to add its $20 resort fee at check-in rather than making it a requirement if you stay at the hotel.


Watch eNews for more information on hotel rates and availability as it's updated.

Several Las Vegas hotels have agreed to waive the newly instituted "resort fees" for 2010 SEMA Show attendees.

To help SEMA Showgoers get the best hotel prices while at the 2010 SEMA Show, dozens of hotels in Las Vegas are offering considerable discounts, with rates as low as $39 per night and more than a dozen properties waiving the newly instituted “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.

“We constantly partner with our providers to give SEMA Showgoers lower costs and increased value,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “This includes working with hotels in Las Vegas to offer the lowest rates possible. We’re pleased that many of the hotels are responsive and committed to servicing SEMA Showgoers.”

The discounts are only available when reserving through the SEMA Hotel Booking Service.

Properties that have agreed to waive the resort fee for attendees of the SEMA Show and AAPEX who book in the block include: Circus Circus, Excalibur, Hard Rock Hotel, Hooters Casino Hotel, Luxor, Mirage Hotel, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, New York New York, PH Towers Westgate, Planet Hollywood, Sahara Hotel, Stratosphere, Treasure Island, Tropicana Resort, Trump International Hotel and Tower, Venetian Resort Hotel and the Westin Casuarina.



While many Las Vegas hotels have chosen to institute a resort fee, SEMA has also partnered with several properties that don't institute the supplemental charges, including ARIA Resort and Casino, Bally’s Casino Resort, Bellagio, Bluegreen Club 36, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Harrah’s Hotel Las Vegas, Hilton Grand Vacation properties, Imperial Palace Hotel, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Marriott Suites, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, MGM Grand Hotel, Paris Las Vegas, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott, Rio Suite Hotel, Rivera Hotel and the Springhill Suites.



The one hotel with a resort fee in SEMA’s official block is the Signature at MGM Grand. The fee is reduced for Show attendees from $20 to $10, however, if booked before August 27. The Mandalay Bay Resort has offered an option to add its $20 resort fee at check-in rather than making it a requirement if you stay at the hotel.


Watch eNews for more information on hotel rates and availability as it's updated.

Several Las Vegas hotels have agreed to waive the newly instituted "resort fees" for 2010 SEMA Show attendees.

To help SEMA Showgoers get the best hotel prices while at the 2010 SEMA Show, dozens of hotels in Las Vegas are offering considerable discounts, with rates as low as $39 per night and more than a dozen properties waiving the newly instituted “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.

“We constantly partner with our providers to give SEMA Showgoers lower costs and increased value,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “This includes working with hotels in Las Vegas to offer the lowest rates possible. We’re pleased that many of the hotels are responsive and committed to servicing SEMA Showgoers.”

The discounts are only available when reserving through the SEMA Hotel Booking Service.

Properties that have agreed to waive the resort fee for attendees of the SEMA Show and AAPEX who book in the block include: Circus Circus, Excalibur, Hard Rock Hotel, Hooters Casino Hotel, Luxor, Mirage Hotel, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, New York New York, PH Towers Westgate, Planet Hollywood, Sahara Hotel, Stratosphere, Treasure Island, Tropicana Resort, Trump International Hotel and Tower, Venetian Resort Hotel and the Westin Casuarina.



While many Las Vegas hotels have chosen to institute a resort fee, SEMA has also partnered with several properties that don't institute the supplemental charges, including ARIA Resort and Casino, Bally’s Casino Resort, Bellagio, Bluegreen Club 36, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Harrah’s Hotel Las Vegas, Hilton Grand Vacation properties, Imperial Palace Hotel, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Marriott Suites, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, MGM Grand Hotel, Paris Las Vegas, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott, Rio Suite Hotel, Rivera Hotel and the Springhill Suites.



The one hotel with a resort fee in SEMA’s official block is the Signature at MGM Grand. The fee is reduced for Show attendees from $20 to $10, however, if booked before August 27. The Mandalay Bay Resort has offered an option to add its $20 resort fee at check-in rather than making it a requirement if you stay at the hotel.


Watch eNews for more information on hotel rates and availability as it's updated.

Several Las Vegas hotels have agreed to waive the newly instituted "resort fees" for 2010 SEMA Show attendees.

To help SEMA Showgoers get the best hotel prices while at the 2010 SEMA Show, dozens of hotels in Las Vegas are offering considerable discounts, with rates as low as $39 per night and more than a dozen properties waiving the newly instituted “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.

“We constantly partner with our providers to give SEMA Showgoers lower costs and increased value,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “This includes working with hotels in Las Vegas to offer the lowest rates possible. We’re pleased that many of the hotels are responsive and committed to servicing SEMA Showgoers.”

The discounts are only available when reserving through the SEMA Hotel Booking Service.

Properties that have agreed to waive the resort fee for attendees of the SEMA Show and AAPEX who book in the block include: Circus Circus, Excalibur, Hard Rock Hotel, Hooters Casino Hotel, Luxor, Mirage Hotel, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, New York New York, PH Towers Westgate, Planet Hollywood, Sahara Hotel, Stratosphere, Treasure Island, Tropicana Resort, Trump International Hotel and Tower, Venetian Resort Hotel and the Westin Casuarina.



While many Las Vegas hotels have chosen to institute a resort fee, SEMA has also partnered with several properties that don't institute the supplemental charges, including ARIA Resort and Casino, Bally’s Casino Resort, Bellagio, Bluegreen Club 36, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Harrah’s Hotel Las Vegas, Hilton Grand Vacation properties, Imperial Palace Hotel, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Marriott Suites, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, MGM Grand Hotel, Paris Las Vegas, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott, Rio Suite Hotel, Rivera Hotel and the Springhill Suites.



The one hotel with a resort fee in SEMA’s official block is the Signature at MGM Grand. The fee is reduced for Show attendees from $20 to $10, however, if booked before August 27. The Mandalay Bay Resort has offered an option to add its $20 resort fee at check-in rather than making it a requirement if you stay at the hotel.


Watch eNews for more information on hotel rates and availability as it's updated.