Registration for the 2012 MPMC Media Trade Conference is now open.

Attention media: Registration for the 2012 MPMC Media Trade Conference is open. Register today to ensure you receive the best possible schedule in advance of the event taking place January 24–26, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Additional details about the MPMC Media Trade Conference are available online.

During registration, you’ll be able to select the companies you need to meet with. Media Trade Conference facilitators request that you pay close attention to the companies you select, as every effort will be made to secure them onto your schedule and it will be difficult to make changes after your schedule is set.

The 2012 event will feature more than a dozen manufacturers that were not part of the previous event. Media are encouraged to review the list of exhibitors closely to ensure that relevant manufacturers are selected.

To make registration easier, media can simply submit one registration form for their group, regardless of the number of people that will be participating in the group.

Media with freelance writers that they want to send to the event should have them register independently. The MPMC Media Trade Conference is open to all editorial media, whether working on a magazine, website or freelance.

For questions about MPMC Media Trade Conference registration or for more information, contact pr@sema.org.

	Registration for the 2012 MPMC Media Trade Conference is now open.

Attention media: Registration for the 2012 MPMC Media Trade Conference is open. Register today to ensure you receive the best possible schedule in advance of the event taking place January 24–26, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Additional details about the MPMC Media Trade Conference are available online.

During registration, you’ll be able to select the companies you need to meet with. Media Trade Conference facilitators request that you pay close attention to the companies you select, as every effort will be made to secure them onto your schedule and it will be difficult to make changes after your schedule is set.

The 2012 event will feature more than a dozen manufacturers that were not part of the previous event. Media are encouraged to review the list of exhibitors closely to ensure that relevant manufacturers are selected.

To make registration easier, media can simply submit one registration form for their group, regardless of the number of people that will be participating in the group.

Media with freelance writers that they want to send to the event should have them register independently. The MPMC Media Trade Conference is open to all editorial media, whether working on a magazine, website or freelance.

For questions about MPMC Media Trade Conference registration or for more information, contact pr@sema.org.

	Kyle LeDuc in his ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Makita Power Tools truck.

Kyle LeDuc Makes it Three of a Kind in Front of a Full House in Las Vegas
Chaplain Steve Hanson offered a somber prayer for Rick and Jeff Huseman to open the ceremonies for the latest Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last weekend. The Husemans and their friend Danny Hicks died in a plane crash just three weeks prior to the race, taking away one of LeDuc Racing’s closest competitors on the track. Kevin Huseman led the Pro4 Unlimited field around the parade lap in the No. 36 truck to pay the final respect to his lost brothers.

When the racing started, Todd LeDuc was on the front row in the No. 4 ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Makita Power Tools Ford with his brother Kyle on the second row. Kyle had qualified first in the No. 99 ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Makita Power Tools F-150 and was on the outside of row two after the inversion, while their father Curt was right behind them on the third row in his No. 43 Makita Power Tools/Truxxx Ford. Kyle and Todd ran 3–4 for the first half of the race, moving up to 2–3 in the field when Josh Merrell rolled his truck. However, Murrell was not the only one who rolled, and Curt was also on his lid halfway through the race, but he went on to finish once his truck was righted.

Up front, Kyle and Todd remained 2–3 in their ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Makita Power Tools trucks until the last lap, when all the competitors upped the ante fighting for position. Kyle dove under Carl Renezeder on the second to last turn of the race to take his third straight Pro4 Unlimited win in front of a full house. Todd broke a tie rod and ended up back in seventh after hard contact from Greg Adler in Travis Coyne’s truck.

From the top of the podium, Kyle jumped straight into his No. 99 Pro Lite Unlimited truck with a fresh Esslinger Engineering engine that helped him qualify second. The wildest race of the day saw Kyle bicycle the truck several times, with the Toyo Tires managing to save him on most occasions. Kyle did end up on his lid once, putting his ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Toyo Tires truck at the back of the pack, but he worked his way through the 19-truck field to finish sixth, passing two trucks on the final corner and setting the fast lap along the way.

In Pro4 Unlimited, Curt started on the pole on Sunday with Todd on the outside of row two and Kyle right behind him. Curt maintained the lead for the first few laps in the No. 43 Makita Power Tools/Truxxx Ford until a spectacular crash by Merrell brought out the yellow flag and bunched up the field. Curt let Kyle by but left the door open for Renezeder to pass as well. Curt remodeled the rear of Carl’s truck shortly before rolling on turn two, ending his day. On the last lap, Carl got his revenge for Kyle stealing the win on Saturday by putting Kyle on two wheels in turn two. The truck stalled and Kyle lost ground, but in less than a lap he managed to get back to second, narrowly beating his own brother.

The final race of the year is December 10 at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix and the Cup race is the following day.

	Dirt Alliance and Icon Vehicle Dynamics are teaming up for the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Dirt Alliance and Icon Vehicle Dynamics Team Up for the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the top automotive events worldwide, bringing together the latest new vehicles from auto manufacturers around the world. With no shortage of exotic vehicles, concept cars and stock rides, Dirt Alliance has ensured the dirty lifestyle is also represented by partnering with Icon Vehicle Dynamics to bring out several vehicles that are purpose-built for off-road, but still have mass appeal.

	Kyle LeDuc in his ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Makita Power Tools truck.

Kyle LeDuc Makes it Three of a Kind in Front of a Full House in Las Vegas
Chaplain Steve Hanson offered a somber prayer for Rick and Jeff Huseman to open the ceremonies for the latest Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last weekend. The Husemans and their friend Danny Hicks died in a plane crash just three weeks prior to the race, taking away one of LeDuc Racing’s closest competitors on the track. Kevin Huseman led the Pro4 Unlimited field around the parade lap in the No. 36 truck to pay the final respect to his lost brothers.

When the racing started, Todd LeDuc was on the front row in the No. 4 ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Makita Power Tools Ford with his brother Kyle on the second row. Kyle had qualified first in the No. 99 ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Makita Power Tools F-150 and was on the outside of row two after the inversion, while their father Curt was right behind them on the third row in his No. 43 Makita Power Tools/Truxxx Ford. Kyle and Todd ran 3–4 for the first half of the race, moving up to 2–3 in the field when Josh Merrell rolled his truck. However, Murrell was not the only one who rolled, and Curt was also on his lid halfway through the race, but he went on to finish once his truck was righted.

Up front, Kyle and Todd remained 2–3 in their ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Makita Power Tools trucks until the last lap, when all the competitors upped the ante fighting for position. Kyle dove under Carl Renezeder on the second to last turn of the race to take his third straight Pro4 Unlimited win in front of a full house. Todd broke a tie rod and ended up back in seventh after hard contact from Greg Adler in Travis Coyne’s truck.

From the top of the podium, Kyle jumped straight into his No. 99 Pro Lite Unlimited truck with a fresh Esslinger Engineering engine that helped him qualify second. The wildest race of the day saw Kyle bicycle the truck several times, with the Toyo Tires managing to save him on most occasions. Kyle did end up on his lid once, putting his ROCKSTAR Energy Drink/Toyo Tires truck at the back of the pack, but he worked his way through the 19-truck field to finish sixth, passing two trucks on the final corner and setting the fast lap along the way.

In Pro4 Unlimited, Curt started on the pole on Sunday with Todd on the outside of row two and Kyle right behind him. Curt maintained the lead for the first few laps in the No. 43 Makita Power Tools/Truxxx Ford until a spectacular crash by Merrell brought out the yellow flag and bunched up the field. Curt let Kyle by but left the door open for Renezeder to pass as well. Curt remodeled the rear of Carl’s truck shortly before rolling on turn two, ending his day. On the last lap, Carl got his revenge for Kyle stealing the win on Saturday by putting Kyle on two wheels in turn two. The truck stalled and Kyle lost ground, but in less than a lap he managed to get back to second, narrowly beating his own brother.

The final race of the year is December 10 at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix and the Cup race is the following day.

	Dirt Alliance and Icon Vehicle Dynamics are teaming up for the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Dirt Alliance and Icon Vehicle Dynamics Team Up for the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the top automotive events worldwide, bringing together the latest new vehicles from auto manufacturers around the world. With no shortage of exotic vehicles, concept cars and stock rides, Dirt Alliance has ensured the dirty lifestyle is also represented by partnering with Icon Vehicle Dynamics to bring out several vehicles that are purpose-built for off-road, but still have mass appeal.

	Mary Pozzi's ’73 custom Chevrolet Camaro was awarded "Best of Show" at the 2011 Gran Turismo Awards.

Update: According to Pozzi's publicist, the Camaro is a ’73 model. It was originally reported as a ’71 model.

On Thursday, November 3, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC hosted its ninth annual Gran Turismo Awards at the 2011 SEMA Show at the Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas. Each year, the Gran Turismo Awards offer SEMA Show exhibitors the opportunity to join the ranks of the famed Gran Turismo video game racing fleet, awarding one car the honor of being added to the Gran Turismo franchise as a playable car in the game and driven virtually by millions across the globe.

After heavy deliberation over dozens of entries, the judging panel and Gran Turismo creator and president of Polyphony Digital Inc., Kazunori Yamauchi himself, crowned "Best Hot Rod" winner, Mary Pozzi for her ’73 custom Chevrolet Camaro as the 2011 "Best of Show."

"For the past nine years, the Gran Turismo Awards have recognized and rewarded automotive enthusiasts who demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for PlayStation games and amazing car design and performance," said Yamauchi. "We continue to be blown away by the quality of the vehicles that are submitted and are excited to add Mary's custom Chevy Camaro to our list of distinguished winners and to the Gran Turismo franchise."

Additional prizes were awarded for the following categories:

• "Best Truck/SUV" – Casey Scranton
• "Best Domestic Car" – Filip Trojanek
• "Best Asian Import" – Mike Mixon
• "Best European Import" – Mark Arcenal
• "Best Hot Rod" – Mary Pozzi

	Mary Pozzi's ’73 custom Chevrolet Camaro was awarded "Best of Show" at the 2011 Gran Turismo Awards.

Update: According to Pozzi's publicist, the Camaro is a ’73 model. It was originally reported as a ’71 model.

On Thursday, November 3, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC hosted its ninth annual Gran Turismo Awards at the 2011 SEMA Show at the Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas. Each year, the Gran Turismo Awards offer SEMA Show exhibitors the opportunity to join the ranks of the famed Gran Turismo video game racing fleet, awarding one car the honor of being added to the Gran Turismo franchise as a playable car in the game and driven virtually by millions across the globe.

After heavy deliberation over dozens of entries, the judging panel and Gran Turismo creator and president of Polyphony Digital Inc., Kazunori Yamauchi himself, crowned "Best Hot Rod" winner, Mary Pozzi for her ’73 custom Chevrolet Camaro as the 2011 "Best of Show."

"For the past nine years, the Gran Turismo Awards have recognized and rewarded automotive enthusiasts who demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for PlayStation games and amazing car design and performance," said Yamauchi. "We continue to be blown away by the quality of the vehicles that are submitted and are excited to add Mary's custom Chevy Camaro to our list of distinguished winners and to the Gran Turismo franchise."

Additional prizes were awarded for the following categories:

• "Best Truck/SUV" – Casey Scranton
• "Best Domestic Car" – Filip Trojanek
• "Best Asian Import" – Mike Mixon
• "Best European Import" – Mark Arcenal
• "Best Hot Rod" – Mary Pozzi

	Mary Pozzi's ’73 custom Chevrolet Camaro was awarded "Best of Show" at the 2011 Gran Turismo Awards.

Update: According to Pozzi's publicist, the Camaro is a ’73 model. It was originally reported as a ’71 model.

On Thursday, November 3, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC hosted its ninth annual Gran Turismo Awards at the 2011 SEMA Show at the Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas. Each year, the Gran Turismo Awards offer SEMA Show exhibitors the opportunity to join the ranks of the famed Gran Turismo video game racing fleet, awarding one car the honor of being added to the Gran Turismo franchise as a playable car in the game and driven virtually by millions across the globe.

After heavy deliberation over dozens of entries, the judging panel and Gran Turismo creator and president of Polyphony Digital Inc., Kazunori Yamauchi himself, crowned "Best Hot Rod" winner, Mary Pozzi for her ’73 custom Chevrolet Camaro as the 2011 "Best of Show."

"For the past nine years, the Gran Turismo Awards have recognized and rewarded automotive enthusiasts who demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for PlayStation games and amazing car design and performance," said Yamauchi. "We continue to be blown away by the quality of the vehicles that are submitted and are excited to add Mary's custom Chevy Camaro to our list of distinguished winners and to the Gran Turismo franchise."

Additional prizes were awarded for the following categories:

• "Best Truck/SUV" – Casey Scranton
• "Best Domestic Car" – Filip Trojanek
• "Best Asian Import" – Mike Mixon
• "Best European Import" – Mark Arcenal
• "Best Hot Rod" – Mary Pozzi

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• AutoAccessoriesGarage.com, located in Chicago, is hiring a merchandising assistant responsible for communicating with product suppliers, reviewing how the company's products are sold and gathering information about new products. The successful candidate must have merchandising and/or eCommerce experience and a strong working knowledge of Internet principles.
• Carlisle Events, located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is hiring an automotive event planning professional responsible for operational and administrative event management, strategic business planning and origination and implementation of creative event entertainment components. A background in classic and/or specialty vehicles is preferred.
• Spyder Auto, located in City of Industry, California, is hiring a sales associate to provide outstanding customer service, assure client satisfaction through problem solving, contribute to sales-volume growth and develop a new client pipeline for future sales. The successful candidate must have a sound understanding of data entry and administration of order processing and experience supporting sales professionals.
• AMP Research, located in Tustin, California, is hiring a customer service/technical support specialist to answer calls for technical support, process orders into an ERP system and managing the customer database. This position requires traveling to tradeshows and visiting dealers/jobbers, including ride-alongs with company reps. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two years experience in automotive service technical skills, including installation and troubleshooting.

For more job listings, click here. 

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee approved a SEMA-supported bill aimed at reducing the cost of burdensome regulations on business owners and job creators. The “Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011” would require federal agencies to conduct a cost-benefit analysis when issuing new rules. Although a few laws already permit such analysis, the legislation would overturn the prohibition contained in other laws, such as the Clean Air Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Endangered Species Act.

The data and evidence gathered in the analysis would be subject to judicial review. The data would also be based on the best available science as defined by the Information Quality Act. Before issuing a major regulation, federal agencies would be required to issue an advance public notice explaining the issue and soliciting public comment on a potential new rule and alternative options. Agencies would generally be required to adopt the “least costly” approach to achieve policy goals established by Congress. The legislation would challenge the use of guidance documents issued by agencies as a way to avoid writing rules subject to public comment. 

For more information, please contact Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee approved a SEMA-supported bill aimed at reducing the cost of burdensome regulations on business owners and job creators. The “Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011” would require federal agencies to conduct a cost-benefit analysis when issuing new rules. Although a few laws already permit such analysis, the legislation would overturn the prohibition contained in other laws, such as the Clean Air Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Endangered Species Act.

The data and evidence gathered in the analysis would be subject to judicial review. The data would also be based on the best available science as defined by the Information Quality Act. Before issuing a major regulation, federal agencies would be required to issue an advance public notice explaining the issue and soliciting public comment on a potential new rule and alternative options. Agencies would generally be required to adopt the “least costly” approach to achieve policy goals established by Congress. The legislation would challenge the use of guidance documents issued by agencies as a way to avoid writing rules subject to public comment. 

For more information, please contact Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.