Spectre Performance hired Tim Inglee as national sales manager to lead the company's automotive aftermarket sales efforts across the country. Inglee has worked in the automotive sector for 35 years selling both hard parts and accessories. His most recent posts include national sales manager for Global Accessories Inc. and vice president of sales for Wolf Automotive.

Comp Cams is brining back its Engine Builder Duel fort he 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour. Two teams square off during the contest to see who can completely assemble and run a small-block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. The contest will take place at three different locations during the tour: Bowling Green, Kentucky (Tuesday, June 8); Chattanooga, Tennessee (Wednesday, June 9); and Birmingham, Alabama (Thursday, June 10). More information on the Engine Builder Duel is available at www.compcams.com or by calling 800/999-0853.

In light of the recent and tragic flooding of the greater Nashville area, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has partnered with Hands on Nashville to help raise money for the victims of the flood. “We’re going to do our best to offer whatever assistance we can to the city of Nashville,” said Goodguys event director Bill Goodwill. “We saw the footage TV. We know there are people here in town that lost everything. For every dollar raised at the event, Goodguys will match it dollar for dollar. Hot rodding has always been a family hobby and a fun hobby. We are a close-knit fraternity and we can make a difference. ” Flood relief donation kiosks will be set up at the ticket gates throughout LP Field all three event days. To view current volunteer opportunities and register for flood-related volunteer projects, visit www.hon.org. New opportunities are posted daily to meet community needs. If you can’t volunteer, but want to support volunteerism, Hands On Nashville accepts donations at www.hon.org.

Bestop has launched a promotion that will send one lucky authorized dealer to Las Vegas for the 2010 SEMA Show. The package includes airfare for two to Las Vegas, two nights accommodation, entrance to the 2010 SEMA Show and dinner and a night out with Bestop. All Bestop authorized dealers will be sent a brief survey for their chance to enter and win. The offer is valid through August 30, and the drawing for the winner will be held on September 7.  

Holley Performance Products announced that its 2010 Holley LS Fest is scheduled for September 10–12 at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Holley LS Fest is a celebration of everything and anything powered by the GM LS engine. Activities planned include a drag race, autocross, 0-60-0 speed stop challenge and show-n-shine. More information on the event, including class rules, online registration and updates, will be posted on www.holleylsfest.com.

The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected Robert Egan, AAP, as chairman of the AAIA Board of Directors for 2010–2011. Egan is vice president, North America – Global Aftermarket of Federal-Mogul, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. For the past three years, Egan has been heavily involved with AAIA and served on the Show Committee, Board of Directors and Executive Committee. In 2008, he was honored with the Leader of the Year Award from the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA).

	So far, more than 1,300 companies have reserved a space for the 2010 SEMA Show.

Exhibit sales increased by more than 35% in one week as SEMA Show exhibitors contract for booth space before the pending space selection. More than 1,300 companies have reserved a space for the 2010 SEMA Show.

“We’re pleased to see an increase in exhibit space sales this year. The response by companies during the last week is indicative that they value the importance of participating in the priority space selection,” said Gary Vigil, SEMA trade shows director.

Each year, SEMA Show management creates a preliminary floorplan based on the space requests from exhibitors. The initial floorplan will be available online on Tuesday, May 25. Exhibitors that participate in the priority booth space selection process give themselves the opportunity to secure the best space possible. Companies that don’t participate in the priority space selection process are assigned space on a first-come, first-served basis.

It’s not too late to reserve your booth space. Space selections will take place from June 2–23, 2010, and exhibitors who have signed up for priority booth space will receive their space selection dates and times May 25.

The Exhibit Space Rental Agreement is available here.

	So far, more than 1,300 companies have reserved a space for the 2010 SEMA Show.

Exhibit sales increased by more than 35% in one week as SEMA Show exhibitors contract for booth space before the pending space selection. More than 1,300 companies have reserved a space for the 2010 SEMA Show.

“We’re pleased to see an increase in exhibit space sales this year. The response by companies during the last week is indicative that they value the importance of participating in the priority space selection,” said Gary Vigil, SEMA trade shows director.

Each year, SEMA Show management creates a preliminary floorplan based on the space requests from exhibitors. The initial floorplan will be available online on Tuesday, May 25. Exhibitors that participate in the priority booth space selection process give themselves the opportunity to secure the best space possible. Companies that don’t participate in the priority space selection process are assigned space on a first-come, first-served basis.

It’s not too late to reserve your booth space. Space selections will take place from June 2–23, 2010, and exhibitors who have signed up for priority booth space will receive their space selection dates and times May 25.

The Exhibit Space Rental Agreement is available here.

A SEMA Measuring Session has been scheduled for the 2011 Scion tC. Sessions for the subcompact hatchback, open to SEMA manufacturing members, are limited to 60 minutes per company and up to three companies at one time.

Complete details are available here.

The deadline to register for the session is Wednesday, June 4. For more information, contact Bill Wolf at billw@sema.org. 

A SEMA Measuring Session has been scheduled for the 2011 Scion tC. Sessions for the subcompact hatchback, open to SEMA manufacturing members, are limited to 60 minutes per company and up to three companies at one time.

Complete details are available here.

The deadline to register for the session is Wednesday, June 4. For more information, contact Bill Wolf at billw@sema.org. 

A SEMA Measuring Session has been scheduled for the 2011 Scion tC. Sessions for the subcompact hatchback, open to SEMA manufacturing members, are limited to 60 minutes per company and up to three companies at one time.

Complete details are available here.

The deadline to register for the session is Wednesday, June 4. For more information, contact Bill Wolf at billw@sema.org. 

A SEMA Measuring Session has been scheduled for the 2011 Scion tC. Sessions for the subcompact hatchback, open to SEMA manufacturing members, are limited to 60 minutes per company and up to three companies at one time.

Complete details are available here.

The deadline to register for the session is Wednesday, June 4. For more information, contact Bill Wolf at billw@sema.org. 

A SEMA Measuring Session has been scheduled for the 2011 Scion tC. Sessions for the subcompact hatchback, open to SEMA manufacturing members, are limited to 60 minutes per company and up to three companies at one time.

Complete details are available here.

The deadline to register for the session is Wednesday, June 4. For more information, contact Bill Wolf at billw@sema.org. 

A SEMA Measuring Session has been scheduled for the 2011 Scion tC. Sessions for the subcompact hatchback, open to SEMA manufacturing members, are limited to 60 minutes per company and up to three companies at one time.

Complete details are available here.

The deadline to register for the session is Wednesday, June 4. For more information, contact Bill Wolf at billw@sema.org. 

The value of the SEMA Show goes beyond industry trends and product intros. It's a hotspot for education and ideas that can be incorporated into businesses at all levels, helping to uncover ways to increase profits outside of new products to push at the shop.

Buyers, installers, retailers and dealers from all over the world attend the SEMA Show to discover new products, trends and profit opportunities. While many will succeed in finding the new accessories and equipment their customers have been clamoring for, the true quality of the SEMA Show is also measured by its overall value as an industry hotspot for ideas, business and education.
 
The annual event has evolved over its 40-plus-year history and today offers a number of services to help attendees stay abreast of the latest in technology and business education while honing in on the product introductions, people and information that are most relevant to their businesses.
 
“Ideas are as important to us as products are,” explained Jon Titman of Automotive Essentials Inc. “Automobile dealers always ask what’s new that will help them sell more vehicles and make more profit, and we expect to return from the Show several ideas to answer that question for our customers.”
 
Like many attendees of the SEMA Show, Ron DiVincenzo of truck accessories retailer Cap World, will scan the halls to find new products that can be added to the company’s current line. However, he feels that the Show offers other ways to increase a company’s profits beyond finding products to push at the shop.
 
“We’re always looking for ways to increase profit dollars through reducing costs,” explained DiVincenzo. “For us, the SEMA Show is also about education, and we will spend time in the great educational seminars.”
 
Over the Show’s four days, attendees will see the latest product innovations and trends not just from the companies involved in their specific market segments, but from the industry as a whole, adding another layer of value and opportunity for industry buyers.
 
“New products and trends can be seen throughout the Show, and they are the lifeblood of our restyling and accessories business,” said Titman. “Many times we may see a product that isn’t directly related to our industry, but will get us thinking about how we could incorporate it into our business.”
 
While the economy has shown indications of recovery, organizers of the 2010 SEMA Show have maintained an aggressive approach to developing a value-driven experience for attendees, a similar approach that was used for the 2009 Show, when the economy's uncertainty was a key concern for the industry.
 
And for some buyers, more of the same from last year would be a good thing. “Last year’s Show was a real winner for us,” said DiVincenzo. “We picked up a few new lines that have really boosted our sales and gross profit dollars.”
 
The 2010 SEMA Show is set for November 2–5, in Las Vegas. Attendee registration and complete Show information is available online at www.SEMAShow.com.