SEMA eNews, Vol. 22, No. 25

Don't Miss the Auto Hobby's Holiday

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Vol. 22, No. 25 June 20, 2019     Don't Miss the Auto Hobby's Holiday   Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated this year on July 12.      ‌ // Breaking News               Sign Up Here for the 2019 Battle of the Builders Competition Each year, the competition recognizes hundreds of builders across varying vehicle categories before, during and after the SEMA Show.   Drive More Business to Your Booth With Pre-Show Outreach SEMA News is currently compiling exhibitor press releases for use in the October pre-Show issue.   Learn Product Tips, Project Tricks at HRIA Education Days Companies conducting sessions are: Detroit Speed, Vintage Air, Classic Instruments, Ron Francis Wiring, Flaming River, Ridetech, Bowler Transmissions, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Hushmat, Inland Empire Driveline, Axalta, and Powermaster.   Planning a SEMA Show Press Conference? Apply Here The submission deadline is July 26.      ‌ // Business Tools               Network With Industry Leaders, SEMA Members and Staff at Next Week's Town Hall All SEMA members are invited to attend the next SEMA Town Hall Meeting at the Brembo North America facility in Plymouth, Michigan.   "2019 SEMA Market Report:" Our Industry Is Climbing; Are You Keeping Up? Last year, American consumers spent $44.6 billion on specialty aftermarket parts—continuing a multiple-year trend.   Job-Hunting? Top Automotive Jobs Here! The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country.      ‌ // New Products & Technology     Spy Shots—Is This Toyota's First-Ever Tundra Hybrid? This is a Toyota Tundra seems to be a prototype for the first-ever hybrid variant.   New Products: Torque Converter, Fuel Filter, and Mechanical and Electric Gauges The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is "data central" for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications.      ‌ // Law & Order                    Delaware Bill to Ease Street Rod Registration Becomes Law Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 31) easing the process of registering a street rod by favorably changing the existing age and equipment requirements.   Texas Assembled Vehicles Bill Signed into Law Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1755) creating a specific registration and titling class for former military vehicles and assembled vehicles, including kit cars and dune buggies.   SEMA Cautions Administration Over Tariffs on $300 Billion Worth of Chinese Products President Trump could impose the tariffs if current trade negotiations between the United States and China are unsuccessful.     U.S. Senate Committee Passes Bill to Commemorate Route 66 Centennial The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed legislation to create a commission that would recommend ways to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, which was commissioned in 1926 as the first all-paved U.S. highway.      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   Council and Network Award Nominations Due July 8 Each council and network will announce an honor award winners during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show.   Baja Racing Legend Rod Hall Passes Away Hall is the only off-road racer to have participated in 50 consecutive Baja 1000 events in a four-wheeled vehicle.   Behind the Scenes With 2018 Battle of the Builders Competitor Steve Keefer Steve Keefer's '70 Chevelle placed among the Top 10 Hot Rods in the 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.   Racing News: OPTIMA Batteries Announces Ride Shotgun Experience Racing news and results from across the motorsports industry.   Movers & Shakers: America's Car Museum to Celebrate the Finish of the Great Race News and updates from America's Car Museum, MAHLE, and Northwood University.   Young Executives Network, Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts Join Forces for UTV Build YEN leadership and SEMA staff met with AXC instructor Barney Harris and founder of the program Brian Suggs during a mock measuring session on the brand-new Honda Talon UTV build at the AXC garage in Pomona, California.      ‌ // Shows & Events              SEMA Cares Industry Cup Challenge Heats Up The SEMA Cares Industry Cup Challenge is really heating up, and members are beginning to summon their peers to a contest of speed during the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races.   Connect With Hot-Rod Pros at Next HRIA General Membership Meeting General membership meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about the council and resources available to HRIA members.   Support SEMA Cares—Sponsor a Pinewood Car The Annual Pinewood Drag Races has quickly become a signature event by combining just the right elements of charitable giving, community participation, automotive passion and youthful spirit.   Submit Feature Vehicle Applications by July 31 Deadline Exhibitors planning a feature vehicle for the Show are encouraged to allow ample time to choose the best car for their brands and to appropriately promote its appearance.   Register for the 2019 SEMA Show Registration for the 2019 SEMA Show is open.   2019 SEMA Show Booth Space Available Booth space is still available for the 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, in Las Vegas.   Mark Your Calendars Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities have been announced.     // Hot Links   BD Diesel Dtech Fullriver Battery USA Lunati Poison Spyder Coast to Coast DualLiner LEED Brakes Outland Scorpion Racing Products     // Classifieds   Industry Jobs     Copyright 2018. 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