By SEMA Editors

The Jeep and Mopar brands have created several concept vehicles for the annual Easter Jeep Safari. These images hint at two of the new concept vehicles that will head to Moab, April 13–21.

By SEMA Editors

Employees of all PRO-member companies are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, share ideas and network with industry friends, select committee members and SEMA staff.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is hosting an open membership meeting, May 16–17, at the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport. The meeting serves as an opportunity for council members to address restyling industry challenges, trends and opportunities, and weigh in on the needs of its member companies. Employees of all PRO-member companies are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, share ideas and network with industry friends, select committee members and SEMA staff.

The day kicks off Thursday, May 16, with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. The event includes open-forum discussions, breakout sessions and lunch, and will conclude at approximately 5:00 p.m., followed by an evening function from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. More details will become available shortly.

All participants will then reconvene Friday, May 17, from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., at the same venue.

Rates start at $141 for those interested in booking a room at the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport Hotel.

For questions, contact Senior Manager of Councils Allan Keefe at 909-978-6696 or allank@sema.org.

Reserve your tickets.

By SEMA Editors

Employees of all PRO-member companies are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, share ideas and network with industry friends, select committee members and SEMA staff.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is hosting an open membership meeting, May 16–17, at the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport. The meeting serves as an opportunity for council members to address restyling industry challenges, trends and opportunities, and weigh in on the needs of its member companies. Employees of all PRO-member companies are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, share ideas and network with industry friends, select committee members and SEMA staff.

The day kicks off Thursday, May 16, with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. The event includes open-forum discussions, breakout sessions and lunch, and will conclude at approximately 5:00 p.m., followed by an evening function from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. More details will become available shortly.

All participants will then reconvene Friday, May 17, from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., at the same venue.

Rates start at $141 for those interested in booking a room at the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport Hotel.

For questions, contact Senior Manager of Councils Allan Keefe at 909-978-6696 or allank@sema.org.

Reserve your tickets.

By SEMA Editors

Registration is now open for the 2019 SEMA Show, taking place November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Registration for the 2019 SEMA Show, taking place November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is now open.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

Exhibitor registration is for personnel who will be working in booths. Applicants will need the unique password and user ID provided via email to the company’s primary contact, who can also register the entire team at once.

For more information about documentation required, contact customer service, Monday–Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–6 p.m. (CDT), toll-free at 866-229-3687 or email aapexsema@compusystems.com. International callers dial +1-224-563-3154.

By SEMA Editors

Registration is now open for the 2019 SEMA Show, taking place November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Registration for the 2019 SEMA Show, taking place November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is now open.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

Exhibitor registration is for personnel who will be working in booths. Applicants will need the unique password and user ID provided via email to the company’s primary contact, who can also register the entire team at once.

For more information about documentation required, contact customer service, Monday–Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–6 p.m. (CDT), toll-free at 866-229-3687 or email aapexsema@compusystems.com. International callers dial +1-224-563-3154.

By Rachel Tatum            

“SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” airs Tuesday, April 16, at 3:00 p.m. (PDT)/6:00 p.m. (EDT) on MotorTrend TV.

Find out what it takes to compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders by tuning in to MotorTrend TV’s “SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” airing Tuesday, April 16, at 3:00 p.m. (PDT)/6:00 p.m. (EDT). You’ll see interviews with builders as they prepare to debut their vehicles in front of more than 140,000 industry professionals, how to stand out among hundreds of the most unique vehicle builds and go inside the halls of the exclusive trade-only SEMA Show.

Check your local listings for details on MotorTrend TV, or visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By Rachel Tatum            

“SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” airs Tuesday, April 16, at 3:00 p.m. (PDT)/6:00 p.m. (EDT) on MotorTrend TV.

Find out what it takes to compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders by tuning in to MotorTrend TV’s “SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” airing Tuesday, April 16, at 3:00 p.m. (PDT)/6:00 p.m. (EDT). You’ll see interviews with builders as they prepare to debut their vehicles in front of more than 140,000 industry professionals, how to stand out among hundreds of the most unique vehicle builds and go inside the halls of the exclusive trade-only SEMA Show.

Check your local listings for details on MotorTrend TV, or visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By Rachel Tatum            

“SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” airs Tuesday, April 16, at 3:00 p.m. (PDT)/6:00 p.m. (EDT) on MotorTrend TV.

Find out what it takes to compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders by tuning in to MotorTrend TV’s “SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” airing Tuesday, April 16, at 3:00 p.m. (PDT)/6:00 p.m. (EDT). You’ll see interviews with builders as they prepare to debut their vehicles in front of more than 140,000 industry professionals, how to stand out among hundreds of the most unique vehicle builds and go inside the halls of the exclusive trade-only SEMA Show.

Check your local listings for details on MotorTrend TV, or visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By Ed Justice Jr.

Tom Madigan

Tom Madigan, an award-winning automotive author and journalist who documented more than 50 years of automobile racing, died peacefully in his Sonora, California, home, March 28. He was 80 years old.

Madigan spent the past 50 years in the midst of the high-performance automotive culture. He was the 2005 winner of the Motor Press Guild’s coveted Dean Batchelor Award for his book, Edelbrock: Made in the USA, the story of the famous Edelbrock family, Vic Sr. and Vic Jr., and their high-performance business.

Madigan was also the owner/driver of a fuel dragster in the ’60s before joining Argus Publishing Co. in 1967, where he quickly became the editor of Motorcade magazine. Later in his Argus career, he became the feature editor for Popular Hot Rodding magazine, and then the editor of Off-Road magazine. After nine years, Madigan left Argus to start his own company, Tom Madigan Productions. His client list soon included Petersen Publishing Co., and he provided articles for Hot Rod, Motor Trend and Car Craft, and also wrote many Petersen “one-shot” publications.

Madigan created the Concours Automotive Video Series and wrote many of the episodes featuring Tony Nancy. He also teamed with Dave Marcus to produce a NASCAR episode for the TV program, “Those Who Dare.”

Over the last 10 years, Madigan had teamed up with Ed Justice Jr. and ejje Publishing Group to produce three books that contributed to the recorded history of racing and the automotive world. At the same time, he continued to contribute to noted automotive publications. He had authored many definitive books in print for some of the nation’s top racers and performance industry giants: The Loner/The Story of a Drag Racer; Boss/The Bill Stroppe Story; Edelbrock/Made in USA; Fuel & Guts/The Birth of Top Fuel Drag Racing; Snake vs. Mongoose/How a Rivalry Changed Drag Racing Forever; Hurricane/The Bob Hannah Story; The Chrisman Legacy/Always Faster; Follmer/American Wheel Man and Legacy of Justice/An American Family Story. There are several books that were written prior to his death that will be published in the future.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 13, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 127 West Jackson St., Sonora, CA. Private interment will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Sonora.

By SEMA Editors

The 2019 SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual includes all of the resources and deadlines pertinent to having a successful exhibit at the SEMA Show.

The 2019 SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual is now available online and includes all of the resources and deadlines pertinent to having a successful exhibit at the SEMA Show. Spend some time getting to know the Exhibitor Services Manual website because time spent understanding the tools available will pay dividends with ease of participation, provide better visibility with buyers and help save valuable time and money.

The companies assembled in the Exhibitor Services Manual are official 2019 SEMA Show vendors. SEMA worked with them to create value pricing and flexible terms, and were chosen for their understanding of the SEMA Show and high levels of customer service. Consider all of these companies as you create your Show plan.