By SEMA News Editors
In partnership with Ford Motor Company, the SEMA Garage has announced a measuring session for the all-new '25 Ford Explorer ahead of the vehicle's public release.
Benefits for participants:
• 3D Scan and Measure
• Develop Products
• Test-Fit Prototypes
• Exclusive Close-Up Experience
September 24, 2024
SEMA Garage Detroit
For more information, contact productdevelopment@sema.org
By SEMA News Editors
Bear Grylls, host of "Man vs. Wild," "Running Wild With Bear Grylls" and "You vs. Wild," will host a keynote address at the 2024 SEMA Show as part of the trade-only event's professional-development experience.
Taking place November 5–8 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show will feature Grylls, a renowned survival expert, writer and adventurer, on the SEMA Show Main Stage, where he will speak about the experiences that have shaped him and the lessons he's learned along the way.
"I'm looking forward to guiding the audience through a journey to understand how to overcome hurdles and adversity and to learn from failures," said Grylls. "I hope my stories of resilience will inspire, uplift and empower SEMA Show attendees to face their own challenges."
Grylls' keynote address will take place at 2:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, November 7, in the West Hall. His speech is part of a comprehensive SEMA Show Education program that focuses on best-in-class skill development
"We're really excited about bringing Bear Grylls to our Main Stage Experience," said Gary Vigil, SEMA senior director of education. "His life motto of kindness, courage and never giving up is truly inspiring and will resonate with all attendees."
Grylls' keynote is part of a SEMA Show Education Program that includes 80 learning sessions across seven highly focused tracks. Featured programs include a Dale Carnegie Management Essentials for Leaders program, a Women's Leadership Symposium, two on-site electric vehicle (EV) certification programs led by Legacy EV and seminars hosted by I-CAR, Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Tire Industry Association (TIA). Access to most education programs is included as a benefit to registration. Fee-based sessions are identified under the session description when registering.
"The SEMA Show Education program is known as one of the industry's most rewarding professional development opportunities," said Andy Tompkins, SEMA trade show director. "Each session will drive immediate takeaways, whether you're a C-suite executive, manager, builder, sales or marketing professional, or someone who simply wants to expand your industry knowledge."
The SEMA Show is one of the largest trade shows in the world, powered by a passionate and innovative community. The 2024 Show is receiving tremendous levels of support from across the industry, with 2,400 exhibitors projected to display their latest products and services to thousands of attendees and media.
SEMA Show education programming kicks off on Tuesday, November 5. To view the full list of sessions, go to SEMAShow.com/Education.
To learn more or to register to attend the 2024 SEMA Show, visit semashow.com.
By Ashley Reyes
Manufacturers have until this Monday, September 9, to register for the 2025 SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference, taking place January 21-23, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Book your spot here.
Benefits of attending the Media Trade Conference include:
Registration is currently open to MPMC, Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) manufacturing companies whose membership is active at the time of the conference.
Sign up now to secure your spot for this influential event!
By SEMA News Editors
Jump start your 2024 SEMA Show by joining the aftermarket at 2024 Industry Night @ SEMA Featuring The Goo Goo Dolls, an exclusive celebration of car culture, community and collaboration featuring tire-smoking drift demos from OPTIMA and live performances of chart-topping music from The Goo Goo Dolls, as well as O.A.R. and Reignwolf.
Scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (PST), 2024 Industry Night @ SEMA Featuring The Goo Goo Dolls will provide Showgoers with yet another opportunity to come together, celebrate the aftermarket and forge relationships that will drive the industry forward, all following a successful first day of the 2024 SEMA Show.
Open to all SEMA Showgoers and located on the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) campus, Industry Night will bring the aftermarket's many communities together in one place as the association sets the stage for the biggest week of the year, adding to the SEMA Show's already unparalleled slate of opportunities to connect with fellow industry members.
General admission tickets for the event start at just $39 (plus taxes and fees), while VIP tickets are $89 (plus taxes and fees). Tickets are available on SEMAShow.com. Don't wait to secure your tickets--prices will increase as the Show approaches. Note: Industry Night @ SEMA tickets do not include access to the Las Vegas Convention Center SEMA Show exhibit halls.
Click HERE to purchase general admission tickets.
Click HERE to purchase VIP tickets.
For more information on Industry Night @ SEMA Featuring The Goo Goo Dolls, visit SEMAShow.com.
Following the conclusion of the SEMA Show, SEMA Fest returns to the same stage at the LVCC on Friday, November 8, to bookend the SEMA Week experience. Open to the public, SEMA Fest will also include live music--highlighted by performances from Cage The Elephant, Sublime, Fitz And The Tantrums and Petey-- and heart-pounding motorsports activations, wrapping up the 2024 SEMA Show in style.
Tickets for SEMA Fest are already on sale. Visit SEMAFest.com for more information or to buy your tickets today.
Follow SEMA social media channels to stay up-to-date on 2024 Industry Night @ SEMA and SEMA Fest announcements.
By SEMA News Editors
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By SEMA News Editors
SEMA offers several resources to help Show exhibitors maximize ROI, including the upcoming Freeman Show Services webinar for SEMA Show exhibitors on Tuesday, September 17, at 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT. (Register via Zoom here). The virtual event will give participants an opportunity to learn more about connecting with dedicated buyers, influencers, dealers and more automotive professionals.
In the virtual webinar, current SEMA exhibitors can speak directly with SEMA Show staff to discover everything needed to plan for your Show like a pro. Join Craig Gaibler, director of customer experience of SEMA official partner Freeman, as he shares how to access Freeman online and learn about its services offered, plus the shipping and material handling options available to get your products and booth items to Vegas. Of course, the webinar will also cover SEMA Show information, money-saving pointers and on-site tips, and the Q&A session following the presentation will help exhibitors find the answers to their pre-Show questions.
If you are an exhibitor of the SEMA Show and want to save time and money and maximize ROI from your experience, don't miss this information-packed presentation on Tuesday, September 17!
Register via Zoom here.
By the SEMA Washington, D.C., office
As the 2024 election season approaches, we would like to extend a special invitation to you for an exclusive Election Watch Party and Reception at this year's SEMA Show. This event is hosted by the SEMA and PRI PAC (Political Action Committee), a critical initiative dedicated to supporting lawmakers who champion the automotive aftermarket and motorsports industries.
Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PST
Location: The Ambassador Suite, Room 2915, Westgate Hotel (next to the LVCC)
Suggested Contribution: $200 per person; includes an open bar and catering.
Access: All guests should proceed to the central elevators in the Westgate Hotel Lobby. A security guard will take you to the 29th floor.
To RSVP or upgrade your entire SEMA Show experience with an annual PAC membership, contact Alicia Steger at semapac@sema.org. Unable to attend? You can still support PAC efforts by contributing online.
We look forward to seeing you there!
What is the SEMA & PRI PAC?
The SEMA and PRI PAC pools contributions from SEMA members like you to support lawmakers who understand and advocate for our industry. By contributing to the PAC, you help ensure that our industry's voice is heard in Washington, D.C., and that we can continue to protect the rights of automotive enthusiasts and businesses.
To learn more, visit www.semapac.com.
By the SEMA Washington, D.C., office
As the 2024 election season approaches, we would like to extend a special invitation to you for an exclusive Election Watch Party and Reception at this year's SEMA Show. This event is hosted by the SEMA and PRI PAC (Political Action Committee), a critical initiative dedicated to supporting lawmakers who champion the automotive aftermarket and motorsports industries.
Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PST
Location: The Ambassador Suite, Room 2915, Westgate Hotel (next to the LVCC)
Suggested Contribution: $200 per person; includes an open bar and catering.
Access: All guests should proceed to the central elevators in the Westgate Hotel Lobby. A security guard will take you to the 29th floor.
To RSVP or upgrade your entire SEMA Show experience with an annual PAC membership, contact Alicia Steger at semapac@sema.org. Unable to attend? You can still support PAC efforts by contributing online.
We look forward to seeing you there!
What is the SEMA & PRI PAC?
The SEMA and PRI PAC pools contributions from SEMA members like you to support lawmakers who understand and advocate for our industry. By contributing to the PAC, you help ensure that our industry's voice is heard in Washington, D.C., and that we can continue to protect the rights of automotive enthusiasts and businesses.
To learn more, visit www.semapac.com.
By the SEMA Washington, D.C., office
As the 2024 election season approaches, we would like to extend a special invitation to you for an exclusive Election Watch Party and Reception at this year's SEMA Show. This event is hosted by the SEMA and PRI PAC (Political Action Committee), a critical initiative dedicated to supporting lawmakers who champion the automotive aftermarket and motorsports industries.
Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PST
Location: The Ambassador Suite, Room 2915, Westgate Hotel (next to the LVCC)
Suggested Contribution: $200 per person; includes an open bar and catering.
Access: All guests should proceed to the central elevators in the Westgate Hotel Lobby. A security guard will take you to the 29th floor.
To RSVP or upgrade your entire SEMA Show experience with an annual PAC membership, contact Alicia Steger at semapac@sema.org. Unable to attend? You can still support PAC efforts by contributing online.
We look forward to seeing you there!
What is the SEMA & PRI PAC?
The SEMA and PRI PAC pools contributions from SEMA members like you to support lawmakers who understand and advocate for our industry. By contributing to the PAC, you help ensure that our industry's voice is heard in Washington, D.C., and that we can continue to protect the rights of automotive enthusiasts and businesses.
To learn more, visit www.semapac.com.
By SEMA News Editors
NASCAR Studios is launching three new shows to provide fans with additional entertainment and insight throughout the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
NASCAR's partnership with TNT Sports gets a head start before 2025 broadcast rights begin with the new weekly studio show "NASCAR Inside the Playoffs," hosted by veteran broadcasters Shannon Spake and Steve Letarte, along with Dylan 'Mamba' Smith. A rotating cast of current and former drivers will join each week, beginning with two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch in the first two episodes. Jordan Bianchi, NASCAR reporter for The Athletic, will join to cover breaking news. The show debuts on Thursday, September 5, on truTV and Max.
"NASCAR Daily," hosted by Spake, will air Monday through Friday on YouTube and podcast platforms, balancing breaking news with regular guest appearances and recurring segments.
The third new addition, the "Drop the Jack" podcast, will feature Smith and a slate of pit crew members from across the series. The weekly show will appear on YouTube and podcast platforms on Thursdays.
All three shows will be produced at the new NASCAR Productions home in Concord, North Carolina.
For more information, visit nascar.com.
The National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame will induct six new members to its Class of 2024: Harry Conklin, Bob East, Bobby East, Junior Knepper, Ken Schrader and Jimmy Sams.
In addition, longtime Indianapolis Speedrome promoter John Stiles will be recognized with the inaugural National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Founder's Award.
The announcement was made during the recent USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, where the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame is headquartered.
The six inductees will be honored during the 40th annual luncheon and induction ceremony on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Fair Meadow Hall at the Tulsa Fairgrounds in Oklahoma, as part of the celebratory events surrounding the Chili Bowl Nationals indoor midget race.
For more information, including inductee bios, visit the announcement on the USAC website here.
The SCCA has announced the winners of the 2024 Johnson Spirit of the Sport Award and Dick Berger Perseverance Award.
The announcement was made ahead of the 51st running of the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships in Lincoln Airpark in Lincoln, Nebraska.
David Nolan has been selected for the Johnson Spirit of the Sport Award, which recognizes Solo community members who bring the spirit of fun to their fellow participants. The recipient is chosen annually by the previous three winners of the award, which is named in honor of the inaugural recipient: Exalted Grand Shepherd Roger E. Johnson.
Robert Chrismas, meanwhile, was selected for the Dick Berger Perseverance Award, which recognizes someone who is undaunted by limited success over many National Championship events but keeps coming back to enjoy the camaraderie and community and hopes for a trophy in the competition. Past Dick Berger Perseverance Award recipients include Phil Alspach, Francis "Frank" Miller, and Roger H. Johnson.
For more information, visit the SCCA announcement here.