Alliance to Host Private Reception at SEMA
Alliance Tire Americas (ATA) has announced a private reception for its dealer partners attending the 2017 SEMA show followed by Elton John’s Million Dollar Piano concert on Nov. 1 in Las Vegas.
Mitchell 1 Announces Return of ‘Fabulous Las Vegas Sweepstakes
Mitchell 1 has announced the return of its “Fabulous Las Vegas Sweepstakes,” that runs now through Sept. 22. One grand prizewinner will receive round-trip airfare for two people to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations for four days/three nights.
SEMA Battle of the Builders Deadline Approaching
The deadline to enter SEMA Battle of the Builders is September 1. According to SEMA, more than 170 vehicles have already been entered to face off for the top builder prize at this year’s trade-only SEMA Show, held October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas. Now in its fourth year, SEMA Battle of the Builders competition brings
Wade Kawasaki Begins SEMA Board Chairman Term
Wade Kawasaki, president and COO of the Coker Group, was recently sworn in as the Chairman of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation and Gala in Pomona, Calif.
Falken Joins SEMA Cares’s Pinewood Derby Race
Falken Tire Corp. is partnering with SEMA Cares to participate in the first ever Pinewood Derby Industry Cup Challenge. The event is hosted in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser on July 28.
RPM Act: Protecting Motorsports by Law
Back in 1970, Congress exempted race vehicles from regulation under the Clean Air Act. But in 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made it illegal to convert a motor vehicle into a racecar if the vehicle’s emissions system no longer remains in its certified configuration.
Hamaton Returns to SEMA
Michigan-based TPMS specialists, Hamaton Inc., will exhibit during this year’s SEMA Show. This is the second year the company will exhibit.
TIA Pre-Show Event Registration Open
Registration is now open for all Tire Industry Association special pre-SEMA/ Global Tire Expo events.
Four Seasons Launches Counterperson Promo
Counter personnel can win a round trip for two to attend the 2017 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week through Four Seasons’ “Don’t Roll the Dice on Quality” promotion, running now through Sept. 30.
Bally’s, Paris Host Hotels for Global Tire Expo
Both Bally’s Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas will serve as host hotels for the 2017 Global Tire Expo- powered by TIA.
Sales Lessons from SEMA
Tradeshow tips to help better your business.
Trackspec Autosports Wins Hunter’s SEMA Social Media Contest
Trackspec Autosports has won a SmartWeight Touch wheel balancer from Hunter Engineering Co. as part of its 2016 SEMA social media contest. Trackspec Autosports won the random drawing by posting a photo of their favorite Hunter equipment at SEMA on Hunter Engineering’s Instagram using the hashtag #HunterAtSEMA.
