WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 Ford F-100 Hits the Barrett-Jackson

WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 Ford F-100 Hits the Barrett-Jackson Blocks This Friday

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 Ford F-100, which was unveiled at the 2012 SEMA Show, will be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, Friday, January 18, at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Designed by hot-rod designer and TV star Chip Foose, the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 Ford F-100 commemorates the 60th anniversary of WD-40 multi-use product. With a vintage “shop-truck” look, updated drivetrain and suspension and custom paint, the pickup looks similar to the truck used to deliver the first case of the product in the early ’50s, back when WD-40 Co. was called Rocket Chemical Co.

Vehicle features include: an original flathead engine from Edelbrock, speed equipment from Egge, BASF Paint, one-off custom “vintage-look” Foose Wheels from MHT Wheels, Pirelli P Zero tires, restoration parts from LMC Truck, a custom Magnaflow exhaust and more. Other companies that pitched in include: Street Scene Equipment, L&R Engine, American Autowire, Painless Performance, Quiet Ride Solutions, K&N and McGard

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SEMA UNIFIES RACING INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Contacts: 

SEMA: Peter MacGillivray, 909/802-8841, peterm@sema.org

PRI: John Kilroy, 949/499-5413, johnk@performanceracing.com

IMIS: Joe Crowley, 317/875-3388, ext. 805, joe.crowley@truespeedcommunication.com

SEMA UNIFIES RACING INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS

·         SEMA acquires the International Motorsports Industry Show.

·         IMIS to be consolidated with the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, which returns to Indianapolis for 2013 and beyond.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (Nov. 19, 2012) --The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced it has finalized an agreement to purchase the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), the racing trade show that has been held annually in Indianapolis since 2009.

The IMIS will be consolidated with the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, which returns to Indianapolis for 2013 and beyond. The 2013 PRI Trade Show will occupy the entire Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Show days, December 12-14, 2013.

The acquisition unifies the racing industry’s two trade shows into one, creating the opportunity for exhibitors and buyers to do business in a single location.

“The racing industry needed to have just one motorsports trade show in the U.S. I’m proud to say we’ve accomplished that,” said Scooter Brothers, SEMA chairman of the Board of Directors. “We have all worked toward a common goal, and have succeeded on behalf of the industry. To have a single home for the racing trade show is clearly the best thing for the industry, and working together with Chris Paulsen (co-founder of IMIS), we got it done.”

Both the PRI and IMIS trade shows will take place as scheduled for 2012. The PRI Trade Show will be held November 29–December 1, in Orlando. The IMIS will be held December 6–8, in Indianapolis. The IMIS transaction is set to close in December 2012.

“We formed IMIS in 2009 to bring a hardcore racing tradeshow back to Indianapolis,” Paulsen said. “We grew a lot faster than we ever could have dreamed of and we couldn’t be happier that a hardcore racing tradeshow will remain in Indianapolis for years to come. SEMA will be great stewards of the hardcore racing industry and I couldn’t be more pleased that Indianapolis will remain the center of motorsports both on and off the track.”

“Being from Indiana, having a hardcore racing trade show in Indianapolis was very important to me,” said Tony Stewart, three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and co-founder of IMIS. “That’s why I got involved with Chris and Jeff (Stoops, co-founder of IMIS) to help form IMIS and bring back a show to Indianapolis. I know SEMA will do a great job to make sure Indy remains the place for hardcore racing. The State of Indiana and City of Indianapolis, especially Governor Mitch Daniels and Mayor Greg Ballard, were huge allies of the show and I know the city and state will continue to help grow the motorsports industry in Indiana.”

The 2013 PRI Trade Show will be organized and produced by the PRI team based in Laguna Beach, California, with John Kilroy at the helm as Vice President/General Manager. This year’s PRI Trade Show in Orlando is the 25^th edition. PRI also publishes the racing industry’s only business magazine.

“We are excited to bring the PRI Trade Show back to Indianapolis, where exhibitors and buyers experienced six very successful racing industry trade shows, from 1998 to 2004,” said Kilroy. “Chris Paulsen, Jeff Stoops, Tony Stewart and the entire IMIS team have done an excellent job starting up a new racing trade show, and we promise to build on their mission to keep Indianapolis the annual epicenter of new racing technology.”

“This consolidation is all about helping the racing industry to succeed,” said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting. “Unifying the racing industry’s trade shows makes it more affordable for all to participate and allows us to focus on providing the greatest value and benefits for the racing segment. Look for the association to be adding resources and services to help participants get maximum value from the PRI Show in Indy.”    

ABOUT SEMA:

Founded in 1963, the SEMA trade association provides services and resources to businesses in the automotive specialty equipment industry. Members include manufacturers, distributors, retailers and marketers of products that enhance the styling and functionality of cars, trucks and SUVs. In addition to producing the premier automotive accessories trade show, where more than 100,000 individuals come to do business, SEMA offers education, research and several publications specifically targeted to the industry. The association also represents its members with a legislative advocacy group. SEMA acquired PRI in March, 2012.

ABOUT PRI:

The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) serves the racing industry through the PRI trade show and the PRI Magazine. With more than 1,000 companies exhibiting at the annual trade show, the event is the world's largest auto racing trade show and the gateway to the worldwide racing marketplace. The monthly magazine complements the show with issues between 130-380+ pages and is recognized as the "voice of the racing marketplace." PRI was purchased by SEMA in March, 2012.

ABOUT IMIS:

The International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) is the United States’ premier hardcore racing trade show, conducted each year at the Indiana Convention Center and owned by Chris Paulsen, owner of C&R Racing, Jeff Stoops, president of Stoops Freightliner, and three-time and reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart. From car builders to tire manufacturers to parts suppliers, every aspect of motorsports is represented at IMIS, which has a lifetime contract with the City of Indianapolis and reserved show dates through 2017. Nearly 25,000 attendees are expected for IMIS, which will feature more than 530 motorsports companies, including more than 100 that are new for 2012. And with several longtime exhibitors expanding their booths this year, the 2012 IMIS show floor will be bigger and better than ever.

For more information, visit www.performanceracing.com, www.sema.org or http://www.imis-indy.com.

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Discounted Hotel Rooms Still Available Through SEMA's Official Housing Bureau

Discounted Hotel Rooms Still Available Through SEMA's Official Housing Bureau

While many hotels around Las Vegas are filling up quickly, there are a few hotels still offering discounted rates through SEMA’s official housing website.

New this year, SEMA has included two of the most luxurious hotels downtown in the official block, which means affordable options and complimentary shuttle transportation provided by SEMA from the hotels to the SEMA Show. Both properties have recently completed extensive renovations and expansions, providing quality hotels at deeply discounted prices.

• Golden Nugget: as low as $85 per night.
• Plaza Hotel: as low as $65 per night.

Meanwhile, on the Strip, SEMA still has rooms available at three different hotels each offering varied options that will fit whatever you prefer. From a luxurious, non-gaming property, to mega-resorts in the heart of the Strip, as well as a more economical option, there is something for everyone. Below are the remaining properties still available on the Strip:

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Great Hotel Rates Still Available for the 2012 SEMA Show

SEMA—along with its official housing bureau, Travel Planners—has negotiated discounted hotel rates with several properties for this year's SEMA Show that have not been in the official block in a long time.

Lock in the best rates at Las Vegas’ best hotels today through SEMA’s official housing bureau, Travel Planners. 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS FOR EXHIBITORS
HOTEL RESERVATIONS FOR ATTENDEES

Travel Booking alert:

Please be vigilant if approached by any other company or service other than Travel Planners that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show.  We have been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.  Reservations made through an agency other than Travel Planners will be at your own risk.  If you are contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms, please notify Show Management at jpressman@convexx.com.

Such companies to avoid, as they are not affiliated with the SEMA Show include:

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2012 SEMA Show Exhibitor Badges Now Available

With one of the most successful space assignments in recent history, the 2012 SEMA Show is now ready to officially open exhibitor employee registration. Register your staff today! Complimentary badges are available to exhibitors, with the amount of badges provided based on the size of the booth. Additional badges required over the allocated amount are $25 per badge. Unique individual e-mail addresses are required to complete registration for booth personnel. In order to receive a badge, each registrant is required to confirm their e-mail address when they receive their confirmation. New this year—if the e-mail is not confirmed prior to the badge mailing, badges will be held for pick up at the Show. Read more PowerandPlay Staff

Collector Car Appreciation Day Celebrates the Common Threads of Our Automotive Family

A rich fabric has been woven into our experience as Americans by the automotive hobby and the traditions that guide it. Although the variety of shapes, styles and ages of our prized collector cars is incredibly diverse, sharing our affinity for unique vehicles can create or even strengthen a common lifelong bond between family and friends. On July 13, honoring this time-tested passion among our enthusiast family, is the greatest gift surrounding our hobby’s day of recognition: Collector Car Appreciation Day. For the third year in a row, the second Friday in July will again demonstrate this united spirit. Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 452 at SEMA’s request. New Mexico, Hawaii, New York and West Virginia have also issued proclamations recognizing the occasion, while several other states and territories are pursuing similar initiatives. There is still time to get involved. Individuals, car clubs and business owners have been registering their gatherings for inclusion on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. However you choose, please pay tribute to our hobby’s special day by holding or attending a celebration near you. Encourage others to follow suit. Let’s get those cars and trucks out of the garage and onto the road! READ MORE PowerandPlay.com Staff

Female Gearheads—This Project Is for You!

The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) invites female automotive technicians, technical students and experts to participate in the first-ever SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women. To be considered for this historic project, apply online by Monday, June 11.

The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women was created to engage, inspire and connect women who've made extraordinary contributions to the auto industry. Ford will donate a '13 Mustang GT to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund for this project. Women will install products from several aftermarket manufacturers over an eight-week period at the Source Interlink Headquarters in El Segundo, California. 

After an unveiling at the 2012 SEMA Show, the vehicle will be auctioned on eBay Motors, and proceeds from the auction will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. In addition, SEMA, Ford and Source Interlink will work together to promote this amazing project.

Eligibility
Volunteers must be female SBN members employed by a SEMA-member company...


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Effort to Exempt Pre-1981 Vehicles From California’s Emissions Inspection Requirement Dropped for the Year

Legislation (S.B. 1224) to exempt all motor vehicles prior to the ’81 model year from the emissions inspection requirement will not be reconsidered by the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee after failing its initial vote. According to bill sponsor Senator Doug LaMalfa, “Although the bill was granted reconsideration, the opponents contend the exemption is intended as a means of ignoring the effects of pollution caused by older, high-emissions vehicles rather than a legitimate benefit for classic car collectors whose vehicles are rarely driven. My efforts to convince my colleagues of the merits of the bill have been unsuccessful and, therefore, the bill has been dropped for this year and, of course, I am very disappointed.” Read more Staff: Powerandplay.com

Shiny-Toy Syndrome - Employee-Owned Phones Can Be a Not-So-Cool Security Risk

SEMA News—May 2012

INTERNET
By Joe Dysart

Shiny-Toy Syndrome

Employee-Owned Phones Can Be a Not-So-Cool Security Risk

While tech-giddy employees are prone to fawn over every new iThing smuggled into the workplace—devices that are often used in violation of company policy—IT security pros see something very different: a security breach waiting to happen. The hard fact is that many of those unauthorized devices can slash gaping holes in company security systems in a nanosecond, exposing company data and applications to hackers. Indeed, even some authorized devices keep security IT up at night, since their current software solution may not be designed to handle some of the brand-new phones and tablets.

“‘Bring your own device’ can be a double-edged sword for enterprise IT departments,” said Zeus Kerravala, principal at ZK Research. “On one hand, there are great productivity gains to be had by enabling workers to use their own devices on the business network. On the other, provisioning, securing and managing those devices is a nightmare for IT.”

The reason? Company security IT personnel are able to safeguard the company network only when they know ahead of time what kind of smartphones and tablets will be logging into the system. Add a new smartphone on the sly—with a foreign operating system and apps that may be riddled with viruses—and all of security’s carefully coded defenses can be shredded in an instant.

Even worse, the security tsunami created by unanticipated gadgets is expected to grow more ferocious in the coming year, tech experts said. About 48% of smartphones at the workplace these days are chosen by employees rather than IT departments, according to a December 2011 study released by market research firm Forrester. And rarely do employees even consult with IT to determine if the company’s computer pros can secure those phones.

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PRI ANNOUNCES TRANSITION AND SALE TO SEMA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
PRI - John Kilroy, 949/499-5413
SEMA - Della Domingo, 909/978-6723

PRI ANNOUNCES TRANSITION AND SALE TO SEMA

John Kilroy, with 21 years' experience at PRI as editor, associate publisher and vice president, continues to lead PRI.
SEMA plans to maintain hardcore racing identity and heritage of PRI Trade Show and PRI Magazine.
PRI founder Steve Lewis to focus on son's racing career.
Performance Racing Industry (PRI), producers of the motorsports business magazine and trade show, finalized plans to be purchased by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). The transaction is set to close in late March 2012.

With 20-plus years of publishing and management experience at PRI, John Kilroy will serve as Vice President/General Manager of PRI and assume day-to-day operations for the group. All the operations, employees and offices will remain intact at PRI's current location in Laguna Beach, California.

"Steve Lewis launched the PRI concept a quarter-of-a-century ago, as an organization totally dedicated solely to the racing industry," said Kilroy. "It was Steve's dream that PRI continue to serve the racing community, and to ‘nest' PRI with an organization that clearly understands PRI's heritage and the role we play in how the racing industry conducts business. We are pleased to have found that strategic partner in SEMA."

Lewis, founder and current CEO of PRI, will now be able to dedicate his time and energy to pursue his lifelong passion for motorsports which includes management of his Nine Racing midget team and supporting the racing career of his son Michael, 2011 Formula 3 Italia Rookie of the Year.

"We carefully considered all our options, and SEMA was the obvious choice to carry on the legacy of the PRI brand," said Lewis. "SEMA is financially sound and has an experienced management team. They bring a long-term outlook to the table, as well as exceptional insight into the trade show business overall. I have no doubt that the PRI brand will continue to deliver value to the racing community, and I know John Kilroy and the current management group will keep the basic business themes that have been established as they continue to work out of the current location here in Laguna Beach that has housed the PRI family for all these years," he said.

Many current and past SEMA Board of Directors have been involved with PRI through the years as exhibitors and advertisers and bring a keen understanding of how the two organizations complement each other.

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How Good Is Your Customer Service?

The SEMA webinar series provides SEMA-member companies with the valuable information needed to help enhance businesses operations through brief, one-hour programs. Next week's webinar will focus on how to improve customer service.

Just as with personal fitness, there are many aspects to managing the well-being of a customer service effort. Businesses with healthy customer service practices maximize customer interactions and ultimately produce more sales and greater profitability.

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SEMA’s Business Technology Committee - Boosting Profit Through Standardized Parts Data

Bob Moore is the co-founder and current chairman of SEMA’s Business Technology Committee and a tireless advocate for the use of standardized data and building a shared data system.

As the co-founder and current chairman of SEMA’s Business Technology Committee (BTC), Bob Moore is also a tireless advocate for the use of standardized data and building a shared data system. He has been working in the automotive aftermarket since 1976 and is a partner with Jerry McCabe in J&B Service, a consulting company that specializes in the automotive specialty-equipment market. Moore is a member of the SEMA Board of Directors, serves on its executive committee and serves as a volunteer for a variety of industry organizations. He spent some time with SEMA News recently to discuss progress the association is making with respect to business technology.
SEMA News: When we spoke last year (see “A Few Words With Bob Moore” in the December 2010 issue of SEMA News), you were adamant about the need for the industry to embrace data standards, particularly the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES) and the Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard (ACES). Could you refresh us about those systems?

Bob Moore: ACES and PIES are the formats that the replacement-parts industry has adopted for sharing data. Even the acronym PIES refers to sharing: Product Information Exchange Standard. It is a way to share information about the products themselves between trading partners. While the standardized formats make it very easy to translate information into an electronic document, ACES and PIES do not assure valid and accurate data. They are just standardized ways to publish and share information. Accuracy is absolutely up to the creator of the product, who is also the creator of the data.

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SEMA Sets July 13 as "Collector Car Appreciation Day"

July 13, 2012, will mark the third commemoration of Collector Car Appreciation Day to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society

SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils this year announced July 13, 2012, as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The date marks the third commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. SEMA and its councils are again working to secure a congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance. The industry endeavors to preserve our nation’s automotive heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide. Collector Car Appreciation Day is a singular tribute to the collector car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports.

“In the previous two years, the U.S. Senate helped launch national Collector Car Appreciation Day by passing resolutions at our request,” said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. “As a result, thousands of Americans have gathered at car cruises, parades and other events to celebrate our nation’s automotive heritage. By taking part in these events around the country, these automotive enthusiasts and related businesses ensured that their passion was honored and recognized.” 



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WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Challenger Ready for Barrett-Jackson

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Dodge Challenger, which was featured at the 2011 SEMA Show, will be auctioned on January 20. From left to right: Joel Ayres of Bedslide/Takit LLC, Mike Spagnola of Street Scene Equipment, SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting and Luanne Brown of eTool Developers

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Dodge Challenger SRT8, designed by Chip Foose, will take the auction block at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 20. All proceeds from the Challenger auction will benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp children charities.

The custom ’12 Challenger has power, style and performance to spare and is complimented by its distinctive Foose look with the help of leading automotive specialty-equipment manufacturers. The vehicle was prominently featured in the Main Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2011 SEMA Show.

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Land-Speed Icon Burke LeSage Passes Away

Burke LeSage (middle), the first paid employee of SEMA, was involved in dry-lake racing for more than 35 years—dedication that resulted in an unrivaled series of accomplishments.

SEMA Hall of Fame member and legendary land-speed racer Burke LeSage passed away November 7 at the age of 76.

LeSage was raised in Montebello, California, in the '40s. His passion for racing was influenced as a youth by local dry-lake racers, as well as his neighbor Jim Lindsley, a member of the Southern California Timing Association's Gear Grinders racing club. Lindsley helped the young LeSage become an early competitor at the lakes.

After joining the Gear Grinders in 1951, LeSage began racing in competition at the age of 16. From there, his love for racing and speed equipment helped fuel a career that spanned more than 40 years. In addition to racing, LeSage's path included stops at the Grant Piston Ring Company, Weiand Automotive and Ak Miller's Garage. LeSage also worked at SEMA, becoming the organization's first paid employee in 1965.

LeSage was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2005.

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PERFORMANCEPARTS.COM AND POWERANDPLAY.COM NOW MEMBERS OF SEMA

SEMi Incorporated

198 Industrial Park Drive

Piney Flats, TN 37686

Phone (800) 585-0683

Fax (888) 778-9750

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

11:00 A.M. EST

November 23, 2011 Contact: Greg Griffith

Phone: (888) 251-4252

Email: info@performanceparts.com

PERFORMANCEPARTS.COM AND POWERANDPLAY.COM NOW MEMBERS OF SEMA

PINEY FLATS, TN, NOVEMBER 23, 2011 - PerformanceParts.com and PowerandPlay.com, divisions of SEMi Incorporated, are proud to announce their new membership to SEMA, Specialty Equipment Market Association. These two web-based companies that act as portals directly to the distributor are now able to expand their horizons after acquiring SEMA membership this month at the 2011 SEMA Show, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The future holds exciting possibilities for PerformanceParts.com and PowerandPlay.com. These two companies are honored to be members of SEMA, and look forward to better serving their customers by taking advantage of exclusive benefits and all that SEMA has to offer.

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Which International Vehicles Would Help Your Business Most? Vote Here

From SEMA

The Jeep Wrangler Diesel, Toyota Hilux and the Thailand-built Ford Ranger Double Cab are among the vehicles SEMA members would most like to have access to in order to create product. Each of these vehicles is popular overseas but is not sold in the United States.

Through a partnership between SEMA and the U.S. Department of Commerce, SEMA members have the unique opportunity to measure “accessory-friendly” international models in order to create product. All the vehicles that will be made available through the new initiative are popular overseas but not available in the U.S. market.

SEMA members are being called upon to help the association prioritize. Members are encouraged to participate in the brief survey to weigh in on the vehicles they most want to see included as part of this program.

Contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org for additional information.

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2011 eBay Motors People's Picks Survey Favorites Announced at SEMA Show

eBay Motors has announced the winners of the 2011 People’s Picks survey—the annual poll inviting enthusiasts to weigh in on all things automotive, including best camshaft, favorite ignition and favorite musclecar—even the best movie car of all time. More than 3.4 million votes were cast in this year’s competition, 10 times the 2010 tally. New this year, entrants had the opportunity to vote via mobile through the eBay Motors iPhone app.

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People's Picks 2011 Select Winners:

Muscle Car
•Favorite Muscle Car of All Time: Ford Mustang (followed by the Camaro and GTO)
•Favorite Bolt-On Brand: Edelbrock
•Favorite Super Charger: Roush
Tuner
•Most Tunable Brand: Honda
•Favorite Performance Tire: Pirelli
•Favorite Turbo Charger: Garrett
Trucks
•Favorite Exhaust Header: Hooker Headers
•Favorite Tire Brand: BFGoodrich
4X4/Off Road
•Best Brand: Jeep
•$1,000 to Spend on Aftermarket: Lift Kit/Suspension
•Favorite Tire: BFGoodrich

Project Corner
•Best Foundation for Late-Model Street Rod: Ford Mustang
•Toughest Part of a Project: Body/Paint
•Favorite Professional Tool Manufacturer: Snap-On
Cars in Culture
•Best Movie Car: ’67 Shelby Mustang (Eleanor) from Gone in 60 Seconds remake
Motorsports •Favorite Racing Series: NASCAR
•Greatest Race in the World: Le Mans (followed by the Daytona 500 and Indy 500)

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Important letter from SEMA General Counsel John Russell Deane

Important letter from SEMA General Counsel John Russell Deane


October 18, 2011


Dear SEMA Member:

We have recently learned that CARB and EPA are planning significant enforcement action against companies that make, distribute or install tuning products for late-model (2007 MY and newer) diesel trucks that are equipped with diesel particulate filters (DPF) if such tuning products offer any of the following features: (1) the ability to re-tune/re-program the truck to operate while the DPF is removed; (2) the ability to turn off urea (exhaust fluid) injection; and/or (3) the ability to defeat, disable or turn off any other required emissions control system on a late-model diesel truck. Products with these features cannot be legally sold for on-highway usage. If you make, sell or install products with these features and they are sold strictly for legal racing use you must be able to make assurances to these regulatory agencies that these products are NOT being used on the street on registered vehicles. If you cannot make those assurances we encourage you to carefully consider your business practices so as to avoid possible penalties.

SEMA is very interested in protecting you and your future and we hope you’ll find this information valuable. If you have any questions please contact Jim McFarland, Consultant for SEMA, regarding compliance with these regulatory agencies.

Sincerely


John Russell Deane, III
SEMA General Counsel

The Dirty Little Secret About Selling More Parts

The Dirty Little Secret About Selling More Parts

When: Tuesday, November 1, 3:00 p.m.

Where: LVCC, N252 

Who Should Attend? Internet Retailers and Manufacturers
Come join us as Internet industry experts discuss how product information has a huge impact on the ability of a site to create sales. The panel will explore practical ways to incorporate product information in your website, and in third party locations, to maximum conversions. A Q&A session to follow.


The panel includes Tim Odom of SEMA’s BTC; Lee Adelman, vice president of eCommerce at Curt Manufacturing; Greg Griffith general manager of PerformanceParts.com; Kevin Rice, IT manager at TSETruckStuff.com; and Ray Sherman, president of Configuretech.