SEMA CARES: Raising Hope & Funds for Kids in Need

SEMA CARES: Raising Hope & Funds for Kids in Need

SEMA Cares provides a forum from which our association members can act as a collective influence toward making a positive impact beyond the automotive community.

We are able to significantly improve the lives of many who need it through our support of the great work done by the Austin Hatcher Foundation for pediatric cancer, Childhelp prevention and treatment of child abuse, and the Victory Junctioncamp for children with serious medical conditions and serious illnesses.

Established in 2007, SEMA Cares steers the same dedication and passion our membership has for automotive to the kind care of children and others in need.

  • The SEMA Cares pinewood races bring together the best of both worlds. The annual Pinewood Drags feature sponsored miniature wooden cars and trucks, designed by children and adults, racing in downhill action. The Industry Cup Challenge is where the top competitors in five industry categories compete head-to-head for bragging rights and trophy cup immortality.
  • SEMA Cares also benefits from the Barrett-Jackson Auction sale of customized vehiclesfeaturing member-donated parts & accessories, built in partnership with the SEMA Garage and member volunteers.
  • Direct donations from SEMA Show exhibitors, SEMA Gear merchandise, and member fundraising events also ben