News

Tactics to Defend Your Business From New Wave of Hackers

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:57:09 -0700

Regularly making chump meat of the most sophisticated of computer defenses, hackers will be unleashing a new wave of malware in the coming year on the unsuspecting—many of whom will be completely unprepared, according to Sophos, a computer-security firm.

Learn to Expertly Manage Your Product Data

chads@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:55:06 -0700

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has completed implementation of its online Product Data Management System (PIMS) with the launch of its ACES mapping tools, May 6, 2013. All beta-phase members have been migrated into the PIMS, and more than 150 suppliers and receivers have been trained on the new system and are successfully managing their product data using SDC tools.

Racing News: Rob MacCachren and Dan Runte Drive to Victory in SST Round No. 4

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:09:00 -0700

Last weekend, Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego featured a full night of SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks racing action with four divisions testing their skills on the dirt and asphalt course. Rob MacCachren, Dan Runte, Apdaly Lopez and Myles Cheek conquered the multiple challenges of the most difficult course this year to record wins in Round No. 4 of SST competition.   MacCachren, driving the #21 Traxxas, made a last lap pass on leader Ricky Johnson en route to capturing his second SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks victory of the season.

2012 SEMA Show Photos—Custom Porsches

chads@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:32:33 -0700

For one week each year, the SEMA Show gathers the largest collection of outfitted, upgraded dirt shredders, people haulers and street machines that exist with the specialty-equipment industry.

NHRA: Grubnic Returns to Site of First Victory

chads@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:28:27 -0700

GRUBNIC RETURNS TO SITE OF FIRST NHRA VICTORY: A win at Heartland Park Topeka one year ago ended a nearly six-year winless slump for veteran Top Fuel driver David Grubnic in the 8,000-hp Top Fuel category in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. This season, the driver of the Candlewood Suites Top Fuel dragster will try to claim his third victory at the Kansas multipurpose motorsports complex as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series pulls into the Midwest facility for the 25th annual NHRA Kansas Nationals, May 17–19. Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) join Grubnic as the defending winners of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in Topeka, the eighth of 24 events in the 2013 season, which will be televised on ESPN2HD.

U.S. House Passes "Comp Time" Bill

chads@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:11:20 -0700

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to allow private-sector employees who work more than 40 hours per week the choice of taking “comp” time rather than pay.

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Employee Rights Poster

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:08:32 -0700

A federal appeals court struck down a rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board instructing employers to display an 11x17-in. poster informing workers of their right to unionize and bargain collectively.

Florida Bill to Require Tire Age Disclosure Dies

chads@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:05:12 -0700

SEMA-opposed legislation to require tire retailers to provide a written disclosure on a used tire’s age, including the week and year the tire was manufactured, died when the Legislature adjourned for the year.

Maine Bill to Curtail Ethanol-Blended Gasoline Awaits Senate Consideration

chads@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:02:37 -0700

Having already been approved by the House, legislation to prohibit the sale and distribution of corn-based ethanol is pending consideration by the Maine Senate.

Colorado Bill to Extend Emissions Inspection Waiver Dies as Legislature Adjourns

chads@sema.org — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:11 -0700

SEMA-supported legislation to extend the new car emissions inspection exemption from four to seven model years was passed by the Colorado Senate but died in the House when the Legislature adjourned for the year.