Tag: Events

2021 Grand National Roadster Show, Sacramento Autorama Rescheduled

Rod Shows, the producer of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Roadster Show and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama, announced the rescheduling of the 2021 Grand National Roadster Show to May 14-16, 2021 and the 2021 Sacramento Autorama to April 9-11, 2021 as a result of logistical challenges stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Both… Continue reading 2021 Grand National Roadster Show, Sacramento Autorama Rescheduled

SEMA Launch Pad Voting Now Open

Voting for SEMA Launch Pad, a program which gives young entrepreneurs, students and business owners age 18–39 an opportunity to launch their products into the automotive aftermarket industry, is now open. The program has been narrowed down to 15 contenders and voting will further reduce the field to the top 10 competitors via Facebook voting.… Continue reading SEMA Launch Pad Voting Now Open

Webinar to Cover PPP Forgiveness Preparation

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is hosting a webinar for businesses that received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the organization announced, which will cover the new SBA guidance just published on August 4. The webinar, hosted by the NFIB’s resident PPP experts, will take place on Wed., Aug 12, at… Continue reading Webinar to Cover PPP Forgiveness Preparation

NC Carpet Binding & Equipment Hosting Virtual Auto Upholstery Trade Show

NC Carpet Binding & Equipment is hosting a virtual auto upholstery and trim industry trade show, the company announced. The virtual trade show will be held throughout the first week of November on Facebook Live. The event will also feature the announcement of the NC Auto Interior of the Year award. Further details will be… Continue reading NC Carpet Binding & Equipment Hosting Virtual Auto Upholstery Trade Show

Hot Wheels Car Care Products Sponsoring Lex Joon Racing at Indy Nationals

The Hot Wheels Americana Series Premium Car Care Products will become the Official Car Care Products of the F.I.A. European Championship-winning drag racing series team Lex Joon Racing for the upcoming Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals, the team announced. The Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care branding will be displayed on Lex Joon’s Top Fuel dragster… Continue reading Hot Wheels Car Care Products Sponsoring Lex Joon Racing at Indy Nationals

SEMA Calls on Congress to Spend Funds Dedicated to Bonneville Salt Flats

SEMA is calling on the U.S. Congress and Department of Interior to use funds appropriated for the “Restore Bonneville” program, the aftermarket trade organization announced. The U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) agreed to create a “Restore Bonneville” program in April 2020, which will… Continue reading SEMA Calls on Congress to Spend Funds Dedicated to Bonneville Salt Flats

NATDA Cancels 2020 Trailer Show, Launches Virtual Event

Due to the effects of COVID-19, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has canceled this year’s NATDA Trailer Show in Nashville, Tennessee, the organization announced. In its place, NATDA will launch a virtual event on October 26, which the group says will give dealers the same benefits of the trade show. “Unfortunately, recent developments,… Continue reading NATDA Cancels 2020 Trailer Show, Launches Virtual Event

AAPEX Moving to Virtual 2020 Show

AAPEX 2020, scheduled for Nov. 3-5 at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, will not be held as an in-person trade show event this year, organizers announced, due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental prohibitions and restrictions on gatherings, businesses and travel. Instead, AAPEX will… Continue reading AAPEX Moving to Virtual 2020 Show

CAN Connect Virtual Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the CAN Connect Virtual conference, the Custom Automotive Network announced. The virtual event replaces the annual CAN Connect Conference, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Connect Virtual conference, set to be held Oct. 5-9, will feature the same format as the physical conference, allowing attendees to meet… Continue reading CAN Connect Virtual Registration Now Open

Mexico, SCORE Sign Agreement to Hold Baja 1000

SCORE International and the City of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, have signed an official agreement signifying that Ensenada will host the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 1000, presented by 4 Wheel Parts, this November. The season-finale of the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship is scheduled to be held Nov. 17-22 as a single-loop race starting… Continue reading Mexico, SCORE Sign Agreement to Hold Baja 1000

Goodwood to Unveil SpeedWeek in October

Goodwood’s two annual motorsport events, the Festival of Speed and the Revival, were both previously canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will be replaced in 2020 by a one-time event, Goodwood SpeedWeek, which will be held in October. Goodwood Speedweek will take elements of the Festival and Revival and combine them into a three-day… Continue reading Goodwood to Unveil SpeedWeek in October

2020 SEMA Show Canceled

Organizers cited the COVID-19 pandemic and a potential shortage of facilities and services as reasoning for the cancelation. SEMA is currently assessing the possibility of hosting a virtual show in its place…