Minimize or eliminate reverse engineering costs on this popular compact with CAD data through SEMA Tech Transfer.

More than half of distributors queried for the recent SEMA Financial Benchmarking Report indicated that sales increased year-to-date through March, compared to the same period in 2009. More than half were also optimistic that sales would continue rising through the following three months.

Mike Spagnola, president of Street Scene Equipment and a key SEMA Show ‘N Shine car show organizer, is encouraging all members of the industry to step up and answer SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting’s head-shaving challenge. Following the example of several principals from last year’s Show ‘N Shine and Pinewood Drag Races, including Spagnola and SEMA Cares Committee Chairman Joel Ayres, Kersting has agreed to shave his head to benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp children’s charities.

News from SEMA's councils and committees.

President of custom automaker and specialty-equipment industry collaborator Local Motors kicks off the 2010 SEMA Show with morning keynote address.

Dallara has been selected by the IZOD IndyCar Series to serve as the chassis supplier for the series beginning in 2012; World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series veteran Steve Kinser won his seventh Kings Royal sprint-car classic and its $50,000 payday; Daniel Hemric bagged $250,000 for winning the inaugural Legends Million held Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina; and more.

Your 2010 Show Directory listing is one of the most important aspects of promoting your participation at the 2010 SEMA Show. The information you provide will be placed in the online floorplan, 2010 Show Directory and 2010 Show Pocket Guide. Buyers use this information in pre-Show planning, when they are walking the floor onsite and as a resource throughout the year after the Show.

Several trends in China have converged to boost the market for turbochargers. The first is well-known—the market is growing like gangbusters. Light vehicle sales in the first five months of 2010 rose by 53% compared to the same period in 2009, according to J.D. Power and Associates.

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit took place in May and offered participants valuable information, techniques and skills designed to guarantee a profitable and successful SEMA Show experience. The Summit featured key staff and trade show industry experts leading a series of programs created to ensure exhibitors get the most out of the industry’s annual trade event.

To accommodate demand for exhibit space in the Racing & Performance, Hot Rod Alley, and Restoration Marketplace sections of the 2010 SEMA Show, organizers are opening the large meeting rooms adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall.