Fueled by a massive grassroots effort and bipartisan support among lawmakers, a bill critical to the future of racing is gaining momentum following its recent reintroduction in Congress. The SEMA-/PRI-backed Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act of 2021 protects Americans’ right to...

Since its inception in 1986, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has served as the motorsports industry’s key source for trends, merchandising ideas, new products, business strategies and more. Founded by racing entrepreneur Steve Lewis, PRI was purchased by SEMA in 2012 and to this day, continues to...

The aftermarket industry is gearing up to reconnect at the 2021 SEMA Show, the first industry-wide, in-person gathering in nearly two years. Taking place November 2 – 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the event includes education seminars to help attendees learn new skills and stay up to date on trends...

MPMC members are invited to live chat with entrepreneur and co-founder of Formula Drift Jim Liaw during the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) Facebook Live Chat on Wednesday, July 21 at 12:00 p.m. PDT. Liaw’s passion for motorsports has evolved into a successful career that has introduced and...

The automotive specialty-equipment industry has largely weathered the pandemic, with many companies -- including those that sell racing and performance parts -- reporting sales growth over the past year. Findings from the new “SEMA State of the Industry—Spring 2021” report indicate that the majority...

With new vehicles equipped with ADAS technology, SEMA manufacturers, engineers, and installers must learn how to integrate aftermarket products onto the vehicles while maintaining OEM functionality and compliance. MPMC Members are invited to take part in a new 3-Part webinar series which highlights...

SBN’s recent webinar on Asserting Yourself in the Workplace featured an impressive panel of industry leaders sharing personal stories and tips for achieving understanding and respect in difficult work situations. Featuring Mike Spagnola, VP of OEM & product development at SEMA; Karen Salvaggio...

The SBN is excited to join the industry at the 2021 SEMA Show, the first industry-wide, in-person gathering in nearly two years. Taking place November 2-5, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the weeklong event will allow SBN members to reconnect with one another after being physically distanced for so long...

Representing the SBN and serving as leaders for the automotive aftermarket industry, the SBN announced three new members who will serve on the network’s Select Committee. In addition to the newly elected members listed below, the SBN welcomes back Network Chair Cathy Clark of Bob Cook Sales, Chair...

Before launching her own consulting company, “Hey Shannon Quick Question,” Shannon Welch spent nearly a decade as former communications director at ULTRA4 Racing, the company behind King of the Hammers. During a recent SBN Facebook Live Chat, Welch shared her career journey and inspired SBN members...