The SEMA Action Network (SAN), a nationwide partnership of individuals, car clubs and members of the specialty auto-parts industry, continues to work toward eliminating legislative threats and promoting favorable laws for the automotive hobby. To further develop this important enthusiast network, the SAN recently kicked-off a contest to expand its reach by challenging current SAN members to recruit new members. The grand prize for the “SAN Challenge” is roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas, lodging and entry passes to the 2011 SEMA Show.

Contestants in the SAN Challenge are responsible for identifying and signing up new members to SAN. The contestant who enrolls the most new, unique SAN members by September 1, 2011, will be awarded the grand prize. Ten runners-up will win a one-year subscription to the Source Interlink Media automotive publication of their choice.

As active members and leaders in the SEMA community, please spread the word about the SAN Challenge. This is a perfect way for enthusiasts (your customers) to both win an opportunity to participate in the SEMA Show and play a vital role in the efforts to increase the power of our industry’s voice.

The Challenge is open to U.S. and Canadian (except Quebec) SAN members, 18 years or older. No purchase necessary. For rules and more information or to share this contest with your customers and fellow enthusiasts, please visit www.semasan.com/challenge or contact Mike Dingell at 202/783-6007, ext. 38 or e-mail miked@sema.org.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN), a nationwide partnership of individuals, car clubs and members of the specialty auto-parts industry, continues to work toward eliminating legislative threats and promoting favorable laws for the automotive hobby. To further develop this important enthusiast network, the SAN recently kicked-off a contest to expand its reach by challenging current SAN members to recruit new members. The grand prize for the “SAN Challenge” is roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas, lodging and entry passes to the 2011 SEMA Show.

Contestants in the SAN Challenge are responsible for identifying and signing up new members to SAN. The contestant who enrolls the most new, unique SAN members by September 1, 2011, will be awarded the grand prize. Ten runners-up will win a one-year subscription to the Source Interlink Media automotive publication of their choice.

As active members and leaders in the SEMA community, please spread the word about the SAN Challenge. This is a perfect way for enthusiasts (your customers) to both win an opportunity to participate in the SEMA Show and play a vital role in the efforts to increase the power of our industry’s voice.

The Challenge is open to U.S. and Canadian (except Quebec) SAN members, 18 years or older. No purchase necessary. For rules and more information or to share this contest with your customers and fellow enthusiasts, please visit www.semasan.com/challenge or contact Mike Dingell at 202/783-6007, ext. 38 or e-mail miked@sema.org.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN), a nationwide partnership of individuals, car clubs and members of the specialty auto-parts industry, continues to work toward eliminating legislative threats and promoting favorable laws for the automotive hobby. To further develop this important enthusiast network, the SAN recently kicked-off a contest to expand its reach by challenging current SAN members to recruit new members. The grand prize for the “SAN Challenge” is roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas, lodging and entry passes to the 2011 SEMA Show.

Contestants in the SAN Challenge are responsible for identifying and signing up new members to SAN. The contestant who enrolls the most new, unique SAN members by September 1, 2011, will be awarded the grand prize. Ten runners-up will win a one-year subscription to the Source Interlink Media automotive publication of their choice.

As active members and leaders in the SEMA community, please spread the word about the SAN Challenge. This is a perfect way for enthusiasts (your customers) to both win an opportunity to participate in the SEMA Show and play a vital role in the efforts to increase the power of our industry’s voice.

The Challenge is open to U.S. and Canadian (except Quebec) SAN members, 18 years or older. No purchase necessary. For rules and more information or to share this contest with your customers and fellow enthusiasts, please visit www.semasan.com/challenge or contact Mike Dingell at 202/783-6007, ext. 38 or e-mail miked@sema.org.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN), a nationwide partnership of individuals, car clubs and members of the specialty auto-parts industry, continues to work toward eliminating legislative threats and promoting favorable laws for the automotive hobby. To further develop this important enthusiast network, the SAN recently kicked-off a contest to expand its reach by challenging current SAN members to recruit new members. The grand prize for the “SAN Challenge” is roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas, lodging and entry passes to the 2011 SEMA Show.

Contestants in the SAN Challenge are responsible for identifying and signing up new members to SAN. The contestant who enrolls the most new, unique SAN members by September 1, 2011, will be awarded the grand prize. Ten runners-up will win a one-year subscription to the Source Interlink Media automotive publication of their choice.

As active members and leaders in the SEMA community, please spread the word about the SAN Challenge. This is a perfect way for enthusiasts (your customers) to both win an opportunity to participate in the SEMA Show and play a vital role in the efforts to increase the power of our industry’s voice.

The Challenge is open to U.S. and Canadian (except Quebec) SAN members, 18 years or older. No purchase necessary. For rules and more information or to share this contest with your customers and fellow enthusiasts, please visit www.semasan.com/challenge or contact Mike Dingell at 202/783-6007, ext. 38 or e-mail miked@sema.org.

UNBELIEVABLE: In only his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start, 20-year-old Trevor Bayne shocked the world by driving the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford to victory in the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.

VIVA LAS VEGAS: After months of speculation, it was confirmed Tuesday that the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights will conclude the season October 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

CANCELED: The season-opening Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix has been canceled because of the violent protests calling for democratic reform, which have erupted in the country in recent weeks.

SIGNED: Chase Elliott, the 15-year-old son of 1988 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Bill Elliott, has signed a driver-development contract with Hendrick Motorsports.

SANCTIONED: The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway will receive sanctioning from the Lucas Oil Late-Model Dirt Series this year.

SPONSORED: DHL, a leading logistics company, has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Andretti Autosport to serve as the co-primary sponsor of IZOD IndyCar Series driver Ryan Hunter-Reay.

LIMITED: Conor Daly, the 2010 Star Mazda Championship Series champion, will compete in five Firestone Indy Lights events with Sam Schmidt Motorsports this year.

IN HONOR OF: To honor Jeff Byrd, the late president and general manager of Bristol (Tennessee) Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway who died in October, Food City will step aside as sponsor of the March 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup event so it can be known as the Jeff Byrd 500.

NOW IN CHARGE: Steve Sexton, former president and CEO of Churchill Downs Entertainment and former president of Churchill Downs, has joined the Formula One United States Grand Prix management team as president.

STARTING TIME: The 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 will start an hour earlier this year, as 33 of the best drivers in the world will take the green flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 12:00 p.m. on May 29.

CASHING IN: Daryn Pittman pocketed $10,500 by winning the Ronald Laney Memorial for 360 sprint cars as part of the 13th King of the 360s Saturday night at Florida’s East Bay Raceway Park.

SUBSCRIBE: National Speed Sport News has been published weekly since 1934. To subscribe to National Speed Sport News, click here for more information.

UNBELIEVABLE: In only his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start, 20-year-old Trevor Bayne shocked the world by driving the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford to victory in the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.

VIVA LAS VEGAS: After months of speculation, it was confirmed Tuesday that the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights will conclude the season October 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

CANCELED: The season-opening Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix has been canceled because of the violent protests calling for democratic reform, which have erupted in the country in recent weeks.

SIGNED: Chase Elliott, the 15-year-old son of 1988 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Bill Elliott, has signed a driver-development contract with Hendrick Motorsports.

SANCTIONED: The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway will receive sanctioning from the Lucas Oil Late-Model Dirt Series this year.

SPONSORED: DHL, a leading logistics company, has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Andretti Autosport to serve as the co-primary sponsor of IZOD IndyCar Series driver Ryan Hunter-Reay.

LIMITED: Conor Daly, the 2010 Star Mazda Championship Series champion, will compete in five Firestone Indy Lights events with Sam Schmidt Motorsports this year.

IN HONOR OF: To honor Jeff Byrd, the late president and general manager of Bristol (Tennessee) Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway who died in October, Food City will step aside as sponsor of the March 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup event so it can be known as the Jeff Byrd 500.

NOW IN CHARGE: Steve Sexton, former president and CEO of Churchill Downs Entertainment and former president of Churchill Downs, has joined the Formula One United States Grand Prix management team as president.

STARTING TIME: The 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 will start an hour earlier this year, as 33 of the best drivers in the world will take the green flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 12:00 p.m. on May 29.

CASHING IN: Daryn Pittman pocketed $10,500 by winning the Ronald Laney Memorial for 360 sprint cars as part of the 13th King of the 360s Saturday night at Florida’s East Bay Raceway Park.

SUBSCRIBE: National Speed Sport News has been published weekly since 1934. To subscribe to National Speed Sport News, click here for more information.

UNBELIEVABLE: In only his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start, 20-year-old Trevor Bayne shocked the world by driving the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford to victory in the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.

VIVA LAS VEGAS: After months of speculation, it was confirmed Tuesday that the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights will conclude the season October 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

CANCELED: The season-opening Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix has been canceled because of the violent protests calling for democratic reform, which have erupted in the country in recent weeks.

SIGNED: Chase Elliott, the 15-year-old son of 1988 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Bill Elliott, has signed a driver-development contract with Hendrick Motorsports.

SANCTIONED: The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway will receive sanctioning from the Lucas Oil Late-Model Dirt Series this year.

SPONSORED: DHL, a leading logistics company, has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Andretti Autosport to serve as the co-primary sponsor of IZOD IndyCar Series driver Ryan Hunter-Reay.

LIMITED: Conor Daly, the 2010 Star Mazda Championship Series champion, will compete in five Firestone Indy Lights events with Sam Schmidt Motorsports this year.

IN HONOR OF: To honor Jeff Byrd, the late president and general manager of Bristol (Tennessee) Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway who died in October, Food City will step aside as sponsor of the March 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup event so it can be known as the Jeff Byrd 500.

NOW IN CHARGE: Steve Sexton, former president and CEO of Churchill Downs Entertainment and former president of Churchill Downs, has joined the Formula One United States Grand Prix management team as president.

STARTING TIME: The 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 will start an hour earlier this year, as 33 of the best drivers in the world will take the green flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 12:00 p.m. on May 29.

CASHING IN: Daryn Pittman pocketed $10,500 by winning the Ronald Laney Memorial for 360 sprint cars as part of the 13th King of the 360s Saturday night at Florida’s East Bay Raceway Park.

SUBSCRIBE: National Speed Sport News has been published weekly since 1934. To subscribe to National Speed Sport News, click here for more information.

UNBELIEVABLE: In only his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start, 20-year-old Trevor Bayne shocked the world by driving the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford to victory in the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.

VIVA LAS VEGAS: After months of speculation, it was confirmed Tuesday that the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights will conclude the season October 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

CANCELED: The season-opening Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix has been canceled because of the violent protests calling for democratic reform, which have erupted in the country in recent weeks.

SIGNED: Chase Elliott, the 15-year-old son of 1988 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Bill Elliott, has signed a driver-development contract with Hendrick Motorsports.

SANCTIONED: The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway will receive sanctioning from the Lucas Oil Late-Model Dirt Series this year.

SPONSORED: DHL, a leading logistics company, has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Andretti Autosport to serve as the co-primary sponsor of IZOD IndyCar Series driver Ryan Hunter-Reay.

LIMITED: Conor Daly, the 2010 Star Mazda Championship Series champion, will compete in five Firestone Indy Lights events with Sam Schmidt Motorsports this year.

IN HONOR OF: To honor Jeff Byrd, the late president and general manager of Bristol (Tennessee) Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway who died in October, Food City will step aside as sponsor of the March 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup event so it can be known as the Jeff Byrd 500.

NOW IN CHARGE: Steve Sexton, former president and CEO of Churchill Downs Entertainment and former president of Churchill Downs, has joined the Formula One United States Grand Prix management team as president.

STARTING TIME: The 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 will start an hour earlier this year, as 33 of the best drivers in the world will take the green flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 12:00 p.m. on May 29.

CASHING IN: Daryn Pittman pocketed $10,500 by winning the Ronald Laney Memorial for 360 sprint cars as part of the 13th King of the 360s Saturday night at Florida’s East Bay Raceway Park.

SUBSCRIBE: National Speed Sport News has been published weekly since 1934. To subscribe to National Speed Sport News, click here for more information.

Bill Leake

More than 500 million people all around the world actively use Facebook to stay connected and grow their relationships. Fifty percent of active users log on to Facebook on any given day and spend more than 700 billion minutes per month on the social network—more than any other website in the world! Facebook advertising can provide an extraordinary opportunity for your company to connect with customers and prospects using precisely targeted ads to reach your exact target audience. Are you leveraging this platform effectively, or are you letting your competitors grab this new high ground?

Join presenter Bill Leake, CEO of Apogee Results, on Thursday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. (PST) to learn how you can master Facebook advertising. Leake draws on a deep expertise in both business and marketing to help increase revenues for a wide range of clients. He not only has successfully grown hundreds of clients to online profitability, but also has grown Apogee from inception to national success, making the "Distinguished Inc. 500" list several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. Leake also has been a top-rated trainer and educator at the annual SEMA Show.

During this session, Leake will discuss the following:

• Developing your Facebook advertising strategy.
• Determining how to integrate your Facebook efforts with your overall marketing strategy.
• Understanding Facebook keywords.
• How to balance audience quality versus quantity.
• Tips on effective use of images.
• How to analyze conversion rates and ROI.
• Understanding how to budget for Facebook ads.

Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Members: click here for more information and to register.

Non-members: click here for more information and to register.

Don't miss this insightful session on how to master Facebook advertising!

Bill Leake

More than 500 million people all around the world actively use Facebook to stay connected and grow their relationships. Fifty percent of active users log on to Facebook on any given day and spend more than 700 billion minutes per month on the social network—more than any other website in the world! Facebook advertising can provide an extraordinary opportunity for your company to connect with customers and prospects using precisely targeted ads to reach your exact target audience. Are you leveraging this platform effectively, or are you letting your competitors grab this new high ground?

Join presenter Bill Leake, CEO of Apogee Results, on Thursday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. (PST) to learn how you can master Facebook advertising. Leake draws on a deep expertise in both business and marketing to help increase revenues for a wide range of clients. He not only has successfully grown hundreds of clients to online profitability, but also has grown Apogee from inception to national success, making the "Distinguished Inc. 500" list several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. Leake also has been a top-rated trainer and educator at the annual SEMA Show.

During this session, Leake will discuss the following:

• Developing your Facebook advertising strategy.
• Determining how to integrate your Facebook efforts with your overall marketing strategy.
• Understanding Facebook keywords.
• How to balance audience quality versus quantity.
• Tips on effective use of images.
• How to analyze conversion rates and ROI.
• Understanding how to budget for Facebook ads.

Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Members: click here for more information and to register.

Non-members: click here for more information and to register.

Don't miss this insightful session on how to master Facebook advertising!