By SEMA Editors

Michael Essa powered his GSR Autosport E46 BMW M3 to victory for his second win of the year.

Michael Essa Atop Formula Drift Standings With One Race to Go
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC)-sponsored drifting competitor Michael Essa is one race away from winning the series championship after his victory in Formula Drift’s “Round 6 Showdown” event at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth last Saturday night. Essa powered his GSR Autosport E46 BMW M3 to victory for his second win of the year. He leads the Pro Championship points chase going into the final competition of the 2013 Formula D season, October 11–12, at Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, California.

Diego Alessi and Daniel Keilwitz drove the Callaway Competition-developed and built Corvette Z06.R GT3 to their fifth win this year.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA's enhanced 2013 ConnectME Mobile app includes several new features for this year's Show.

An enhanced ConnectME Mobile app has been launched so that 2013 SEMA Show attendees can get their information about what's happening on the Show floor on the go. The official attendee app for the 2013 SEMA Show, ConnectME Mobile is designed to help attendees create the ultimate Show experience. In addition to an electronic Show guide, this app connects buyers with exhibitors via an automatic matching component; provides a searchable database of exhibitors, sessions and speakers; and lets users create an appointment agenda and receive Show organizer updates. It’s never been more convenient to plan a course of action for the Show.

The 2013 ConnectME Mobile app features:

• A completely redesigned user interface.
• A new splash screen and additional sponsorship opportunities.
• Exhibitor content support.
• Updated login process featuring improved “registered on-site” and new “continue as exhibitor” functions.
• Scan exhibitors’ bar codes to add to user's “myExhibitors” list.
• Express registration bar code for on-site badge pickup.
• Landscape orientation available.
• Sort exhibitors by name or by booth number.
• Filter exhibitor by location (North Hall, Central Hall, South Hall Upper, South Hall Lower, LVH).
• Show messages will be sent using a “push notification” service (this feature will be available in about three weeks).
• Search and filter sessions by session types (education and networking).
• Enter personal appointments in “mySchedule.”
• Export sessions and appointments to the smartphone calendar.
• Updated “About the Show” feature.
• Session reminder messages.
• Appointment reminder messages.

• Show Guide – A searchable, up-to-date directory of all exhibiting companies, available sessions and speakers.
• Automated Matching – Robust matching functionality connects attendees to exhibitors based upon registration demographic information. Attendees can also search for exhibitors by company name or product category and expand their list of matches. 
• Appointment Scheduler – Attendees can create and manage appointments with exhibitors both on and off the Show floor designing a course of action for the event. 
• Agenda Builder – An itinerary of session and exhibitor appointments currently scheduled for the attendee enables the registrant to make the most of their time.  
• Electronic Literature – Attendees can download and view exhibitor's electronic literature. 
• Messaging Service – Attendees can receive important and informative messages sent by the organizer.  
• Floor Map – A viewable map to navigate the Show floor with ease.  
• Full Integration – Convenient location within the registration dashboard makes connecting registrants quick and easy.

To download the app on your iPhone or Android, visit your appropriate smartphone marketplace.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA's enhanced 2013 ConnectME Mobile app includes several new features for this year's Show.

An enhanced ConnectME Mobile app has been launched so that 2013 SEMA Show attendees can get their information about what's happening on the Show floor on the go. The official attendee app for the 2013 SEMA Show, ConnectME Mobile is designed to help attendees create the ultimate Show experience. In addition to an electronic Show guide, this app connects buyers with exhibitors via an automatic matching component; provides a searchable database of exhibitors, sessions and speakers; and lets users create an appointment agenda and receive Show organizer updates. It’s never been more convenient to plan a course of action for the Show.

The 2013 ConnectME Mobile app features:

• A completely redesigned user interface.
• A new splash screen and additional sponsorship opportunities.
• Exhibitor content support.
• Updated login process featuring improved “registered on-site” and new “continue as exhibitor” functions.
• Scan exhibitors’ bar codes to add to user's “myExhibitors” list.
• Express registration bar code for on-site badge pickup.
• Landscape orientation available.
• Sort exhibitors by name or by booth number.
• Filter exhibitor by location (North Hall, Central Hall, South Hall Upper, South Hall Lower, LVH).
• Show messages will be sent using a “push notification” service (this feature will be available in about three weeks).
• Search and filter sessions by session types (education and networking).
• Enter personal appointments in “mySchedule.”
• Export sessions and appointments to the smartphone calendar.
• Updated “About the Show” feature.
• Session reminder messages.
• Appointment reminder messages.

• Show Guide – A searchable, up-to-date directory of all exhibiting companies, available sessions and speakers.
• Automated Matching – Robust matching functionality connects attendees to exhibitors based upon registration demographic information. Attendees can also search for exhibitors by company name or product category and expand their list of matches. 
• Appointment Scheduler – Attendees can create and manage appointments with exhibitors both on and off the Show floor designing a course of action for the event. 
• Agenda Builder – An itinerary of session and exhibitor appointments currently scheduled for the attendee enables the registrant to make the most of their time.  
• Electronic Literature – Attendees can download and view exhibitor's electronic literature. 
• Messaging Service – Attendees can receive important and informative messages sent by the organizer.  
• Floor Map – A viewable map to navigate the Show floor with ease.  
• Full Integration – Convenient location within the registration dashboard makes connecting registrants quick and easy.

To download the app on your iPhone or Android, visit your appropriate smartphone marketplace.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA's enhanced 2013 ConnectME Mobile app includes several new features for this year's Show.

An enhanced ConnectME Mobile app has been launched so that 2013 SEMA Show attendees can get their information about what's happening on the Show floor on the go. The official attendee app for the 2013 SEMA Show, ConnectME Mobile is designed to help attendees create the ultimate Show experience. In addition to an electronic Show guide, this app connects buyers with exhibitors via an automatic matching component; provides a searchable database of exhibitors, sessions and speakers; and lets users create an appointment agenda and receive Show organizer updates. It’s never been more convenient to plan a course of action for the Show.

The 2013 ConnectME Mobile app features:

• A completely redesigned user interface.
• A new splash screen and additional sponsorship opportunities.
• Exhibitor content support.
• Updated login process featuring improved “registered on-site” and new “continue as exhibitor” functions.
• Scan exhibitors’ bar codes to add to user's “myExhibitors” list.
• Express registration bar code for on-site badge pickup.
• Landscape orientation available.
• Sort exhibitors by name or by booth number.
• Filter exhibitor by location (North Hall, Central Hall, South Hall Upper, South Hall Lower, LVH).
• Show messages will be sent using a “push notification” service (this feature will be available in about three weeks).
• Search and filter sessions by session types (education and networking).
• Enter personal appointments in “mySchedule.”
• Export sessions and appointments to the smartphone calendar.
• Updated “About the Show” feature.
• Session reminder messages.
• Appointment reminder messages.

• Show Guide – A searchable, up-to-date directory of all exhibiting companies, available sessions and speakers.
• Automated Matching – Robust matching functionality connects attendees to exhibitors based upon registration demographic information. Attendees can also search for exhibitors by company name or product category and expand their list of matches. 
• Appointment Scheduler – Attendees can create and manage appointments with exhibitors both on and off the Show floor designing a course of action for the event. 
• Agenda Builder – An itinerary of session and exhibitor appointments currently scheduled for the attendee enables the registrant to make the most of their time.  
• Electronic Literature – Attendees can download and view exhibitor's electronic literature. 
• Messaging Service – Attendees can receive important and informative messages sent by the organizer.  
• Floor Map – A viewable map to navigate the Show floor with ease.  
• Full Integration – Convenient location within the registration dashboard makes connecting registrants quick and easy.

To download the app on your iPhone or Android, visit your appropriate smartphone marketplace.

By SEMA Editors

	Enter now for a chance to drive your vehicle up on stage to be interviewed by Barry Meguiar at the SEMA Show.

"Car Crazy" is looking to fill their car corral at this year's SEMA Show. If chosen, your car would be shown off at the "Car Crazy" stage area all week, and at a predetermined time and day, you will drive your vehicle up on stage to be interviewed by Barry Meguiar.

If you would like your vehicle to be considered, contact Cynthia Whorton at cynthia@bciitv.com no later than September 25 for more information.

By SEMA Editors

	Enter now for a chance to drive your vehicle up on stage to be interviewed by Barry Meguiar at the SEMA Show.

"Car Crazy" is looking to fill their car corral at this year's SEMA Show. If chosen, your car would be shown off at the "Car Crazy" stage area all week, and at a predetermined time and day, you will drive your vehicle up on stage to be interviewed by Barry Meguiar.

If you would like your vehicle to be considered, contact Cynthia Whorton at cynthia@bciitv.com no later than September 25 for more information.

By SEMA Editors

	Special celebrity guest R. Lee Ermey, also known as “The Gunny,” will hold several autograph sessions at the Off Road Success Center throughout the week of the SEMA Show.

Omix-ADA is celebrating 20 years in the Jeep and off-road industry by hosting a live radio talk show at the company’s Off Road Success Center in the Upper South Hall Lobby of the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 5–7.

Hosted by industry veteran Joe Sebergandio, the talk show will cover multiple topics ranging from insightful stories and conversations about individual Jeep experiences to live coverage of a Jeep giveaway on-site. The talk show will include special seating areas for guests and will replay hourly for Show attendees to enjoy.

Guests for this year’s radio show include Rick Pewe, editor of Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road; Pearse Umlauf, vice president and general manager of Jeep Jamboree USA; Jim Ryan, director of Source Interlink's Off Road Group; select members of Chrysler-Jeep and many more.

In addition to hosting a radio show, as part of the company’s three-day celebration of all things Jeep and off-road, Omix-ADA has several other activities planned at its Off Road Success Center, including:

• A live Jeep build of a ’13 JK Rubicon with featured appearances from industry legends, off-road pioneers and media representatives.

• Special celebrity guest R. Lee Ermey, also known as “The Gunny,” will also hold several autograph sessions at the Off Road Success Center throughout the week.

• Omix-ADA’s Off Road Success Center will also be the venue for three separate $50,000 check presentations to charity.

For more information on Omix-ADA, the Off Road Success Center at the 2013 SEMA Show and upcoming contests and promotions from Omix-ADA and its family of brands, visit www.Omix-ADA.com or call 770-614-6101.

By SEMA Editors

	Special celebrity guest R. Lee Ermey, also known as “The Gunny,” will hold several autograph sessions at the Off Road Success Center throughout the week of the SEMA Show.

Omix-ADA is celebrating 20 years in the Jeep and off-road industry by hosting a live radio talk show at the company’s Off Road Success Center in the Upper South Hall Lobby of the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 5–7.

Hosted by industry veteran Joe Sebergandio, the talk show will cover multiple topics ranging from insightful stories and conversations about individual Jeep experiences to live coverage of a Jeep giveaway on-site. The talk show will include special seating areas for guests and will replay hourly for Show attendees to enjoy.

Guests for this year’s radio show include Rick Pewe, editor of Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road; Pearse Umlauf, vice president and general manager of Jeep Jamboree USA; Jim Ryan, director of Source Interlink's Off Road Group; select members of Chrysler-Jeep and many more.

In addition to hosting a radio show, as part of the company’s three-day celebration of all things Jeep and off-road, Omix-ADA has several other activities planned at its Off Road Success Center, including:

• A live Jeep build of a ’13 JK Rubicon with featured appearances from industry legends, off-road pioneers and media representatives.

• Special celebrity guest R. Lee Ermey, also known as “The Gunny,” will also hold several autograph sessions at the Off Road Success Center throughout the week.

• Omix-ADA’s Off Road Success Center will also be the venue for three separate $50,000 check presentations to charity.

For more information on Omix-ADA, the Off Road Success Center at the 2013 SEMA Show and upcoming contests and promotions from Omix-ADA and its family of brands, visit www.Omix-ADA.com or call 770-614-6101.

By SEMA Editors

	Special celebrity guest R. Lee Ermey, also known as “The Gunny,” will hold several autograph sessions at the Off Road Success Center throughout the week of the SEMA Show.

Omix-ADA is celebrating 20 years in the Jeep and off-road industry by hosting a live radio talk show at the company’s Off Road Success Center in the Upper South Hall Lobby of the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 5–7.

Hosted by industry veteran Joe Sebergandio, the talk show will cover multiple topics ranging from insightful stories and conversations about individual Jeep experiences to live coverage of a Jeep giveaway on-site. The talk show will include special seating areas for guests and will replay hourly for Show attendees to enjoy.

Guests for this year’s radio show include Rick Pewe, editor of Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road; Pearse Umlauf, vice president and general manager of Jeep Jamboree USA; Jim Ryan, director of Source Interlink's Off Road Group; select members of Chrysler-Jeep and many more.

In addition to hosting a radio show, as part of the company’s three-day celebration of all things Jeep and off-road, Omix-ADA has several other activities planned at its Off Road Success Center, including:

• A live Jeep build of a ’13 JK Rubicon with featured appearances from industry legends, off-road pioneers and media representatives.

• Special celebrity guest R. Lee Ermey, also known as “The Gunny,” will also hold several autograph sessions at the Off Road Success Center throughout the week.

• Omix-ADA’s Off Road Success Center will also be the venue for three separate $50,000 check presentations to charity.

For more information on Omix-ADA, the Off Road Success Center at the 2013 SEMA Show and upcoming contests and promotions from Omix-ADA and its family of brands, visit www.Omix-ADA.com or call 770-614-6101.

By SEMA Editors

	Special celebrity guest R. Lee Ermey, also known as “The Gunny,” will hold several autograph sessions at the Off Road Success Center throughout the week of the SEMA Show.

Omix-ADA is celebrating 20 years in the Jeep and off-road industry by hosting a live radio talk show at the company’s Off Road Success Center in the Upper South Hall Lobby of the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 5–7.

Hosted by industry veteran Joe Sebergandio, the talk show will cover multiple topics ranging from insightful stories and conversations about individual Jeep experiences to live coverage of a Jeep giveaway on-site. The talk show will include special seating areas for guests and will replay hourly for Show attendees to enjoy.

Guests for this year’s radio show include Rick Pewe, editor of Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road; Pearse Umlauf, vice president and general manager of Jeep Jamboree USA; Jim Ryan, director of Source Interlink's Off Road Group; select members of Chrysler-Jeep and many more.

In addition to hosting a radio show, as part of the company’s three-day celebration of all things Jeep and off-road, Omix-ADA has several other activities planned at its Off Road Success Center, including:

• A live Jeep build of a ’13 JK Rubicon with featured appearances from industry legends, off-road pioneers and media representatives.

• Special celebrity guest R. Lee Ermey, also known as “The Gunny,” will also hold several autograph sessions at the Off Road Success Center throughout the week.

• Omix-ADA’s Off Road Success Center will also be the venue for three separate $50,000 check presentations to charity.

For more information on Omix-ADA, the Off Road Success Center at the 2013 SEMA Show and upcoming contests and promotions from Omix-ADA and its family of brands, visit www.Omix-ADA.com or call 770-614-6101.