2009 SEMA Show Project Vehicles: Let the Builds Begin
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59

It’s that time of year again. With the 2009 SEMA Show little more than 100 days away, designers, tuners and builders are working the wrenches, body shops, and paint booths—not to mention the phones—to get their projects ready for the Show.

Building a project for the Show? E-mail us a few photos (600x400 max) and a brief description of your plans, and we’ll try to get your creation in a future issue of eNews.

Watch the newsletter for project updates, and make a note to catch these cars on the Show floor in Vegas.

Fox Marketing Lexus IS350 convertible
Fox Marketing IS350
Brian Fox at Fox Marketing is building this droptop Lexus 350. Fox plans to swap in JE Pistons and Brian Crower rods, install a center-mounted turbo from Artisan Performance, and keep it all slippery with AMSOIL 0W-30.

Fox Marketing IS350
Additional plans call for widening the wheel wells two inches to fit 20 x 11.5 iForged wheels.

2009 SEMA Show Project Vehicles: Let the Builds Begin
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59

It’s that time of year again. With the 2009 SEMA Show little more than 100 days away, designers, tuners and builders are working the wrenches, body shops, and paint booths—not to mention the phones—to get their projects ready for the Show.

Building a project for the Show? E-mail us a few photos (600x400 max) and a brief description of your plans, and we’ll try to get your creation in a future issue of eNews.

Watch the newsletter for project updates, and make a note to catch these cars on the Show floor in Vegas.

Fox Marketing Lexus IS350 convertible
Fox Marketing IS350
Brian Fox at Fox Marketing is building this droptop Lexus 350. Fox plans to swap in JE Pistons and Brian Crower rods, install a center-mounted turbo from Artisan Performance, and keep it all slippery with AMSOIL 0W-30.

Fox Marketing IS350
Additional plans call for widening the wheel wells two inches to fit 20 x 11.5 iForged wheels.

2009 SEMA Show Project Vehicles: Let the Builds Begin
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59

It’s that time of year again. With the 2009 SEMA Show little more than 100 days away, designers, tuners and builders are working the wrenches, body shops, and paint booths—not to mention the phones—to get their projects ready for the Show.

Building a project for the Show? E-mail us a few photos (600x400 max) and a brief description of your plans, and we’ll try to get your creation in a future issue of eNews.

Watch the newsletter for project updates, and make a note to catch these cars on the Show floor in Vegas.

Fox Marketing Lexus IS350 convertible
Fox Marketing IS350
Brian Fox at Fox Marketing is building this droptop Lexus 350. Fox plans to swap in JE Pistons and Brian Crower rods, install a center-mounted turbo from Artisan Performance, and keep it all slippery with AMSOIL 0W-30.

Fox Marketing IS350
Additional plans call for widening the wheel wells two inches to fit 20 x 11.5 iForged wheels.

2009 SEMA Show Project Vehicles: Let the Builds Begin
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59

It’s that time of year again. With the 2009 SEMA Show little more than 100 days away, designers, tuners and builders are working the wrenches, body shops, and paint booths—not to mention the phones—to get their projects ready for the Show.

Building a project for the Show? E-mail us a few photos (600x400 max) and a brief description of your plans, and we’ll try to get your creation in a future issue of eNews.

Watch the newsletter for project updates, and make a note to catch these cars on the Show floor in Vegas.

Fox Marketing Lexus IS350 convertible
Fox Marketing IS350
Brian Fox at Fox Marketing is building this droptop Lexus 350. Fox plans to swap in JE Pistons and Brian Crower rods, install a center-mounted turbo from Artisan Performance, and keep it all slippery with AMSOIL 0W-30.

Fox Marketing IS350
Additional plans call for widening the wheel wells two inches to fit 20 x 11.5 iForged wheels.

2009 SEMA Show Project Vehicles: Let the Builds Begin
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59

It’s that time of year again. With the 2009 SEMA Show little more than 100 days away, designers, tuners and builders are working the wrenches, body shops, and paint booths—not to mention the phones—to get their projects ready for the Show.

Building a project for the Show? E-mail us a few photos (600x400 max) and a brief description of your plans, and we’ll try to get your creation in a future issue of eNews.

Watch the newsletter for project updates, and make a note to catch these cars on the Show floor in Vegas.

Fox Marketing Lexus IS350 convertible
Fox Marketing IS350
Brian Fox at Fox Marketing is building this droptop Lexus 350. Fox plans to swap in JE Pistons and Brian Crower rods, install a center-mounted turbo from Artisan Performance, and keep it all slippery with AMSOIL 0W-30.

Fox Marketing IS350
Additional plans call for widening the wheel wells two inches to fit 20 x 11.5 iForged wheels.

2009 SEMA Show Project Vehicles: Let the Builds Begin
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59

It’s that time of year again. With the 2009 SEMA Show little more than 100 days away, designers, tuners and builders are working the wrenches, body shops, and paint booths—not to mention the phones—to get their projects ready for the Show.

Building a project for the Show? E-mail us a few photos (600x400 max) and a brief description of your plans, and we’ll try to get your creation in a future issue of eNews.

Watch the newsletter for project updates, and make a note to catch these cars on the Show floor in Vegas.

Fox Marketing Lexus IS350 convertible
Fox Marketing IS350
Brian Fox at Fox Marketing is building this droptop Lexus 350. Fox plans to swap in JE Pistons and Brian Crower rods, install a center-mounted turbo from Artisan Performance, and keep it all slippery with AMSOIL 0W-30.

Fox Marketing IS350
Additional plans call for widening the wheel wells two inches to fit 20 x 11.5 iForged wheels.

Photo Gallery—The Hottest Challengers From the 2008 SEMA Show
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59
Here is a photo collection of some of the best Dodge Challengers in the world on display at the 2008 SEMA Show.
Photo Gallery—The Hottest Challengers From the 2008 SEMA Show
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59
Here is a photo collection of some of the best Dodge Challengers in the world on display at the 2008 SEMA Show.
Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:

 

PAACE Automechanika Mexico, July 15–17, 2009, Mexico City

 

SEMA Webinar, "Introduction to Internet Marketing," July 16, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (PDT)

 

SEMA Webinar: "Don't Waste This Crisis—Create Competitive Advantages and New Opportunities," July 23, 2009, 10 a.m. (PDT) 

 

SEMA State of the Association, August 1, 2009, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Pinewood Drag Race, August 1, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Show 'N Shine Car Show, August 1, 2009, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Internet Symposium, August 1, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, August 1, 2009, 6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (PDT), Pasadena, California

SEMA Webinar, "Internet Marketing Tools," August 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (PDT)

 

SEMA Webinar, "25 Ways to be Successful at the SEMA Show," August 20, 2009 (PDT)

 

SEMA Webinar, "Never Lose Another Customer," September 10, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)


SEMA Webinar, "Basics of Website Design and Content," September 24, 2009

 

Aftermarket eForum, September 30, 2009

 

SEMA Webinar, "Your SEMA Member Benefits," October 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)


SEMA Show, November 3–6, 2009, Las Vegas

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

Looking for Some Extra Publicity for Your Industry Event?
Publicize your events through the SEMA Online Calendar of Events. The calendar is stocked with information on events taking place throughout the year, broken down by month. Examples of events featured in the calendar include consumer shows and club events, educational and training workshops, conventions and trade shows, races and more.

To submit your event details for the calendar, e-mail company name and the date(s), location and name of the event to info@sema.org.

HRIA Chairman Dennis Overholser Tackles Rod Industry Challenges
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:59
Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Chairman Dennis Overholser of Painless Performance, took over as council chair on July 1. In a recent interview, Overholser discusses the hot rod industry's most pressing challenges and opportunities, his plans for the next two years and the benefits of being a member of the HRIA. Check out the interview with Overholser.