Online Registration Now Open for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week; Defer Payment Until 2007
ORLAND PARK, IL – Online registration is now open for the second annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week to be held Jan. 22-25, 2007 at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. As an added convenience this year, attendees can register today and defer payment until Jan. 2, 2007. Expanding on last year’s successful conference,
Deadline for 2007 GAAS Applications March 31; Students Can Now Apply Online
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — The deadline to apply for a Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship – awarded to students planning aftermarket careers – is Saturday, March 31, 2007. The application process is now entirely electronic through the GAAS scholarships website, http://www.automotivescholarships.com. The scholarships are available to students in two-year technical college programs and
TIA Announces 2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the members of the 2006 Tire Industry Hall of Fame. The new inductees are Jaques Bajer, president of Tire Systems Engineering Inc. and Armando Tornel Murillo, executive president at Empresas Tornel.
AASA to Host ‘Opening Pitch’ Reception Prior to GAAS
AASA is offering attendees to the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) the opportunity to discuss the state of the aftermarket and network with industry leaders – all while enjoying the rich history of baseball – at the AASA Opening Pitch Reception on Tuesday, May 16, just prior to the start of GAAS.
AASA to Host “Opening Pitch’ Reception Prior to GAAS
AASA is offering attendees to the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) the opportunity to discuss the state of the aftermarket and network with industry leaders – all while enjoying the rich history of baseball – at the AASA Opening Pitch Reception on Tuesday, May 16, just prior to the start of GAAS.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Walks the AAPEX Show Floor
This year, more than 2,050 aftermarket companies made their way to Las Vegas to exhibit their wares and promote their businesses at AAPEX 2005. From booth visits and one-on-one meetings with vendors, to seminars, conferences and cocktail receptions, there were countless ways to spend one’s time at AAPEX. We asked a few of this year’s attendees what the highlight of AAPEX 2005 was for them.
IMS President Tony George Presented First Autosport Pioneering and Innovation Award
Tony George, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president and CEO, was given the inaugural Pioneering and Innovation Award at the Autosport Awards held Dec. 5 in London. George was recognized for his leadership in the development of the Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) Barrier. The SAFER Barrier, under development by the Indy Racing League and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Midwest Roadside Safety Facility since 1998, absorbs energy during impacts with retaining walls and is one of the more important safety breakthroughs in motorsports. NASCAR joined in the development of the system in September 2000.
Industry Veteran Bob Hall Loses Battle with Cancer
Industry veteran Bob Hall lost his battle with cancer on Monday, March 8, at his home in Carlisle, PA. He was 56 years old. Hall began his career as a sportswriter before moving on to MotorWeek and then becoming publicist for the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and later the Imperial Palace Auto Collection. In conjunction with those duties, he became host of “Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Air,” a show that eventually evolved into “All About Cars,” the program he hosted until his death.