Carl Sheffer, Vice President – OEM Relations for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced his resignation from the association effective August 31, 2007. Sheffer will continue with the organization in a consultancy role. John Waraniak Vice President of Vehicle Technology and Bill...

NEWS NUGGETS PLAYOFF FIELD READY TO BATTLE IN COUNTDOWN TO FOUR: The world’s fastest drivers are headed to Indianapolis, where the biggest stage in NHRA POWERade Series drag racing waits for them—the 53rd annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Drivers remaining in playoff contention include (the number in...

DANCING: IndyCar Series driver Helio Castroneves will be among the celebrities competing in this year’s edition of "Dancing with the Stars," which airs on ABC. USAC AT BRISTOL: A pair of new-generation USAC Silver Crown cars tested at Bristol Motor Speedway last week with eyes on the series...

American Autowire announced that it hired Lance Packard to its management team. Packard most recently served a number of roles for Painless Performance, including manager of the technical support call center and communications specialist. Packard also served as a media liaison for Painless at major...

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The latest news from SEMA councils and committees: Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) A message from ARMO Vehicles Sub-committee Chairman, Marshall Giorgi:

Exhibitors with celebrities at the 2007 SEMA Show are invited and encouraged to submit details about the celebrity appearances to Lisa Schafer at lisas@sema.org. Approved appearances will be promoted to buyers, media and other attendees through SEMA publications and signage at the SEMA Show in Las...

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Regardless of the market niche or area of specialty, one thing that all buyers at the SEMA Show have in common is the need for cost-effective and up-to-date business tools. Targeted specifically for small- and midsize companies in the automotive specialty-equipment industry, the resources featured...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:>> SEMA Webinar: Correlating Parts Service to Customer Wants and Needs, September 13, 10 a.m. (PST)>> SEMA Webinar: The Future of Inventory Control-RFID, September 20, 10 a.m. (PST)>> MRC...