California Bill to Expand Eligibility for Year of Manufacture License Plates
Legislation (S.B. 1429) to expand the authorization of year-of-manufacture license plates to include owners of 1980 or older model-year vehicles will be considered by the California Senate Transportation and Housing Committee on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.
SEMA’s Chris Kersting Testifies Before Congressional Committee to Urge Lawmakers to Protect American Motorsports
SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting testified before the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Oversight Subcommittee, urging the group to continue allowing street vehicles to be modified and converted for motorsports competition.
SEMA Applauds New Congressional Legislation to Protect Modified Motor Vehicles
SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting has praised Congressional members for their introduction of a bipartisan bill that would protect thousands of American racecar enthusiasts from overreaching U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
Update on EPA Proposal to Prohibit Race Car Conversions
Last week SEMA informed its members and the racing public of an important proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation aiming to make it illegal to convert street vehicles into cars used exclusively at the track. The proposed regulations have been met with overwhelming opposition.
EPA Proposed Regulation Has Consequences for the Performance Industry
Under the EPA proposed regulation, certified motor vehicles and engines and their emission control devices must remain in their certified configuration even if they are used solely for competition. Violators would be subject to the fines and penalties included in the tampering prohibitions.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Dual Championship Winners Announced
The first half of the 2015 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Dual Championship is complete. Twenty-two teams competed in the Engine Challenge, held at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. These teams—comprised solely of high-school students—faced off against each other and the clock to complete performance engine rebuilds and, for the first time, also took a 50-question written exam to further test their knowledge.
Edelbrock’s LS3 Cross-Ram Intake
Edelbrock’s new cross-ram intake for LS3 engines incorporates dual 90mm throttle body mounts, and is ideal for max-effort LS engines.
Edelbrock’s Steve Whipple Honored as PWAs Person of the Year
Edelbrock’s own Steve Whipple has been selected Performance Warehouse Associations 2015 Person of the Year. Every year, the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) announces its Person of the Year award at the annual SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.
The Legacy of George Barris
George Barris, the legendary King of Kustomizers passed way quietly at age 89 on Nov. 5. Ironically, Barris’ passing came about during the SEMA Show, a venue where he put in celebrity appearances for many years.
Art Chrisman Receives the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award
Few names in hot rodding and drag racing carry the cachet of Art Chrisman. The Petersen Automotive Museum honored him with the 2015 Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual SEMA Awards Breakfast.
Race Themed TI Automotive Exhibit Moves Outside for SEMA 2015
TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology, will showcase its high performance fuel delivery systems at its first-ever outdoor exhibit (#61039) at the 2015 SEMA Show.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Closes in on Championship Weekend
In 2015 The 2nd Annual Dual Championship will return to the SEMA and PRI Shows in November and December. There, qualifying teams will compete in semi-final championships at each show.
