Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

With thousands of media preparing for the upcoming SEMA Show, many exhibitors are using the event to make newsworthy announcements by holding a press conference.

NMCA WEST World Street Finals Moves to Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield The Flowmaster NMCA WEST series has announced that its final event, the Nitto Tire NMCA WEST World Street Finals, has moved and will now take place at the Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, California, the weekend...

NHRA NEWS NUGGETS MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS ACTION RESUMES SEPTEMBER 8–9: Two days of persistent rain showers from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac forced NHRA officials to postpone the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis until September 8–9...

The team of shooters at Brenda & Priddy Co. recently caught up prototypes of Opel's upcoming Opel Astra taking a daytime spin in the United States.

Some of the nation’s best custom-car and hot-rod builders recently took part in the third-annual Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Pinewood Builders Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars.

The SEMA Show is just around the corner and the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) has several exciting events and activities scheduled for your benefit. From hands-on training to education and networking, PRO has something to benefit every individual and business.

Voting opens September 7 for the Class of 2012 as Hot Rod magazine presents the nominees for the 2012 Speed Parts Hall of Fame.

A.R.E. Opens New Facility in Dundee, Ohio Truck cover manufacturer A.R.E. has opened a new facility in Dundee, Ohio, to handle the aluminum fabrications operations for the company's line of aluminum truck covers. The company says that the 70,000-sq.-ft. facility is designed to increase productivity...

A few weeks ago, SEMA announced numerous shows in Las Vegas that are offering special discounts during SEMA Show week. Here are even more discounts being rolled out for SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees, just by showing them your badge.