Collectible car experts gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum, July 8, to celebrate National Collector Car Appreciation Day, taking part in panel discussions that included renowned custom and classic car experts talking shop.

More than 20 magazines and website administrators mixed it up at the Auto Club Dragway ¼-mile strip with street-type racers for a good time and a good cause.

Pinewood vehicles, built by children from Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp, will race against the clock during the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races on July 29. With a donation of only $95, you can personally sponsor one of the childrens' vehicles and help these worthy charities.

Exhibitors can promote their SEMA Show debut by sending press release materials into SEMA's publication department.

NEWS NUGGETS NEFF GIVES FORD ITS 200TH FUNNY CAR VICTORY: Funny Car points leader Mike Neff raced to victory Sunday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals, claiming his fourth victory of the season. In the process, the driver of the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang gave Ford its milestone 200th...

If you’re looking for a vehicle for your booth, simplify your search by making an announcement in SEMA eNews. The publication is distributed to more than 100,000 industry professionals, including numerous vehicle builders and customizers.

Register with both websites to receive updates on discounts that you can redeem in Las Vegas during the Show.

SEMA will distribute a total of $112,000 to 68 individuals through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. For 2011, 56 scholarships were awarded to those pursuing careers in the industry, and 12 loan-forgiveness awards were presented to qualified employees of SEMA-member companies.