Feature your ride—classic, hot rod, muscle, rat rod, special-interest, truck—in SEMA's public car show at the Pasadena Convention Center, August 1st. The Show ‘N Shine features world-renowned hot rod and automotive designer/fabricator Chip Foose as the event’s grand marshal.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

With Carroll Shelby as his inspiration, Duane Carling built a business around one of the Mustang's key design flaws (or attributes, depending on your perspective): swapping the solid rear axle for an independent rear suspension. Carling sits down with SBTV's Ivy Hartman to explain.

More than 50 drivers from NASCAR, IRL and NHRA, as well as entertainment and industry celebrities, are offering autographed cars at the SEMA Pinewood Drag Race.

This week's highlights: Honda wants competition from another engine manufacturer in the IRL; the International Speedway Corp. loses $31.7 million in the second quarter; and Dennis Erb Jr. wins UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals championship.

Volunteers are working hard on behalf of children's charities, creating fundraising activities during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser that include the Show 'N Shine car show, Pinewood Drag Race and various sponsorship programs.

Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Louise Ann Noeth Named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year; NPD Hires Brian Holliday; InstallerNet to Acquire MERA; Snap-on Named official tool of Formula Drift; Art Center College of Design Car Classic ’09 this weekend and more.

The Making Green Cool Zone at the 2009 SEMA Show recognizes the specialty-equipment industry’s commitment to advancing green performance vehicles, products and solutions. Applications to exhibit in the Making Green Cool Zone now available.

Two great items up for sale at the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser include a Thomas Kinkade print of the Daytona 500 and a gold necklace featuring 120 diamonds.