By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into race cars was approved by the West Virginia House in a vote by all members.

A West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into race cars was approved by the West Virginia House in a vote by all members. The pending EPA regulation would also make the sale of certain products for use on such vehicles illegal. The resolution will next be considered by the Senate. 

The resolution recognizes that this proposed EPA regulation represents overreaching by the agency, runs contrary to the law and defies decades of racing activity where EPA has acknowledged and allowed conversion of vehicles. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into race cars was approved by the West Virginia House in a vote by all members.

A West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into race cars was approved by the West Virginia House in a vote by all members. The pending EPA regulation would also make the sale of certain products for use on such vehicles illegal. The resolution will next be considered by the Senate. 

The resolution recognizes that this proposed EPA regulation represents overreaching by the agency, runs contrary to the law and defies decades of racing activity where EPA has acknowledged and allowed conversion of vehicles. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into race cars was approved by the West Virginia House in a vote by all members.

A West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into race cars was approved by the West Virginia House in a vote by all members. The pending EPA regulation would also make the sale of certain products for use on such vehicles illegal. The resolution will next be considered by the Senate. 

The resolution recognizes that this proposed EPA regulation represents overreaching by the agency, runs contrary to the law and defies decades of racing activity where EPA has acknowledged and allowed conversion of vehicles. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into race cars was approved by the West Virginia House in a vote by all members.

A West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into race cars was approved by the West Virginia House in a vote by all members. The pending EPA regulation would also make the sale of certain products for use on such vehicles illegal. The resolution will next be considered by the Senate. 

The resolution recognizes that this proposed EPA regulation represents overreaching by the agency, runs contrary to the law and defies decades of racing activity where EPA has acknowledged and allowed conversion of vehicles. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A SEMA-supported resolution urges the U.S. Congress and Utah's congressional delegation to take action to ensure that the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway is restored to safe racing conditions.

The Utah House of Representatives passed a resolution (HCR 8) that calls on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats (BSF). Despite Bonneville’s rich history of racing for more than a century, the salt flats have significantly decreased in size, strength and thickness under BLM’s management, as the agency has allowed salt brine to be channeled away from the area.

The SEMA-supported resolution urges the U.S. Congress and Utah's congressional delegation to take action to ensure that the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway is restored to safe racing conditions. The resolution now awaits action in the Utah Senate. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A SEMA-supported resolution urges the U.S. Congress and Utah's congressional delegation to take action to ensure that the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway is restored to safe racing conditions.

The Utah House of Representatives passed a resolution (HCR 8) that calls on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats (BSF). Despite Bonneville’s rich history of racing for more than a century, the salt flats have significantly decreased in size, strength and thickness under BLM’s management, as the agency has allowed salt brine to be channeled away from the area.

The SEMA-supported resolution urges the U.S. Congress and Utah's congressional delegation to take action to ensure that the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway is restored to safe racing conditions. The resolution now awaits action in the Utah Senate. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A SEMA-supported resolution urges the U.S. Congress and Utah's congressional delegation to take action to ensure that the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway is restored to safe racing conditions.

The Utah House of Representatives passed a resolution (HCR 8) that calls on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats (BSF). Despite Bonneville’s rich history of racing for more than a century, the salt flats have significantly decreased in size, strength and thickness under BLM’s management, as the agency has allowed salt brine to be channeled away from the area.

The SEMA-supported resolution urges the U.S. Congress and Utah's congressional delegation to take action to ensure that the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway is restored to safe racing conditions. The resolution now awaits action in the Utah Senate. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A SEMA-supported resolution urges the U.S. Congress and Utah's congressional delegation to take action to ensure that the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway is restored to safe racing conditions.

The Utah House of Representatives passed a resolution (HCR 8) that calls on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats (BSF). Despite Bonneville’s rich history of racing for more than a century, the salt flats have significantly decreased in size, strength and thickness under BLM’s management, as the agency has allowed salt brine to be channeled away from the area.

The SEMA-supported resolution urges the U.S. Congress and Utah's congressional delegation to take action to ensure that the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway is restored to safe racing conditions. The resolution now awaits action in the Utah Senate. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Special guest Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) [far right] arrived in style at the 2014 SEMA Washington Rally behind the wheel of a replica Cobra. He was greeted at the event by (from L-R) SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting, SEMA Immediate Past Chairman Nate Shelton and SEMA Chairman Doug Evans.

Want to give the folks in Washington, D.C., a piece of your mind? Now’s your chance. Join fellow SEMA members in the nation’s capital May 11 to show Congress the strength of the $36 billion specialty-equipment industry.

Don’t think you can have an impact on the political process? Preventing regulatory overreach by government agencies, pursuing a pro-growth manufacturing and job creation agenda, creating access to small business loans and credit, preventing higher ethanol content in gasoline and fighting counterfeit products...these are just a few of the issues facing SEMA members during this critical election year.

Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect face-to-face with your legislators on Capitol Hill and let them know what matters most to you and your business. The SEMA Washington Rally is exclusively for SEMA members.

Scheduled events include:

• Legislative briefing session with SEMA staff.
• One-on-one meetings with your congressional legislators and their staff.
• Exclusive Capitol Hill luncheon with special invited guests.
• Private reception and dinner with high-profile lawmakers.
• Opportunities to visit attractions in the nation’s capital.

To register, or for more information, visit www.sema.org/dcrally or contact Christian Robinson at 202-783-6007, ext. 20 or christianr@sema.org.

Registration deadline: May 1, 2016.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Special guest Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) [far right] arrived in style at the 2014 SEMA Washington Rally behind the wheel of a replica Cobra. He was greeted at the event by (from L-R) SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting, SEMA Immediate Past Chairman Nate Shelton and SEMA Chairman Doug Evans.

Want to give the folks in Washington, D.C., a piece of your mind? Now’s your chance. Join fellow SEMA members in the nation’s capital May 11 to show Congress the strength of the $36 billion specialty-equipment industry.

Don’t think you can have an impact on the political process? Preventing regulatory overreach by government agencies, pursuing a pro-growth manufacturing and job creation agenda, creating access to small business loans and credit, preventing higher ethanol content in gasoline and fighting counterfeit products...these are just a few of the issues facing SEMA members during this critical election year.

Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect face-to-face with your legislators on Capitol Hill and let them know what matters most to you and your business. The SEMA Washington Rally is exclusively for SEMA members.

Scheduled events include:

• Legislative briefing session with SEMA staff.
• One-on-one meetings with your congressional legislators and their staff.
• Exclusive Capitol Hill luncheon with special invited guests.
• Private reception and dinner with high-profile lawmakers.
• Opportunities to visit attractions in the nation’s capital.

To register, or for more information, visit www.sema.org/dcrally or contact Christian Robinson at 202-783-6007, ext. 20 or christianr@sema.org.

Registration deadline: May 1, 2016.