By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed as factory equipment was signed into law by Governor Terry McAuliffe. The new law restricts this exemption only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

For certain ’50 model-year and older vehicles, the new law remedies the enforcement policy in which nearly all exhaust systems not of a type installed as standard factory equipment are considered illegal. In addition, the new law recognizes that factory replacement parts or comparables are not always readily available for antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed as factory equipment was signed into law by Governor Terry McAuliffe. The new law restricts this exemption only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

For certain ’50 model-year and older vehicles, the new law remedies the enforcement policy in which nearly all exhaust systems not of a type installed as standard factory equipment are considered illegal. In addition, the new law recognizes that factory replacement parts or comparables are not always readily available for antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed as factory equipment was signed into law by Governor Terry McAuliffe. The new law restricts this exemption only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

For certain ’50 model-year and older vehicles, the new law remedies the enforcement policy in which nearly all exhaust systems not of a type installed as standard factory equipment are considered illegal. In addition, the new law recognizes that factory replacement parts or comparables are not always readily available for antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the California legislature to require manufacturers of designated consumer products, including automotive products, to include all ingredients on the product label and online on the manufacturer’s website. Currently, ingredients in automotive products are not required to be listed on product labels. The bill would apply to “automotive products,” specifically, all chemically formulated products for maintaining the appearance of a vehicle, including products for washing, waxing, polishing, cleaning or treating the exterior or interior surfaces of a vehicle, but excluding automotive paint and paint-repair products. 

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

Legislation has been introduced in the California legislature to require manufacturers of designated consumer products, including automotive products, to include all ingredients on the product label and online on the manufacturer’s website. Currently, ingredients in automotive products are not required to be listed on product labels. The bill would apply to “automotive products,” specifically, all chemically formulated products for maintaining the appearance of a vehicle, including products for washing, waxing, polishing, cleaning or treating the exterior or interior surfaces of a vehicle, but excluding automotive paint and paint-repair products. 

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

Legislation has been introduced in the California legislature to require manufacturers of designated consumer products, including automotive products, to include all ingredients on the product label and online on the manufacturer’s website. Currently, ingredients in automotive products are not required to be listed on product labels. The bill would apply to “automotive products,” specifically, all chemically formulated products for maintaining the appearance of a vehicle, including products for washing, waxing, polishing, cleaning or treating the exterior or interior surfaces of a vehicle, but excluding automotive paint and paint-repair products. 

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

Legislation has been introduced in the California legislature to require manufacturers of designated consumer products, including automotive products, to include all ingredients on the product label and online on the manufacturer’s website. Currently, ingredients in automotive products are not required to be listed on product labels. The bill would apply to “automotive products,” specifically, all chemically formulated products for maintaining the appearance of a vehicle, including products for washing, waxing, polishing, cleaning or treating the exterior or interior surfaces of a vehicle, but excluding automotive paint and paint-repair products. 

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

By SEMA Editors

The candidates have been announced for the 2015 SEMA Board election.

Voting will take place online between May 13–June 9, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact in May.

2015 SEMA Board of Director Candidates

Jim Bingham	Susan Carpenter	Laurel Dasher	Donnie Eatherly
Dave Edmondson	Nick Gramelspacher	Dan Kahn	Wade Kawasaki
Clint Sly	Parley Valora	David Ziozios

Voting Categories and Seats Open

Chairman-Elect Category (one open seat)

• Donnie Eatherly – President and CEO, P&E Distributors
• Wade Kawasaki – President and COO, Coker Group

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Susan Carpenter – President, JR Products
• Laurel Dasher – Northeast Sales Manager, Powerteq
• Dave Edmondson – Senior Vice President, Roadwire

Distributor/Retailer Category (two open seats)

• Jim Bingham (Incumbent) – President and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom
• Nick Gramelspacher (Incumbent) – Vice President Sales & Marketing, Meyer Distributing
• Parley Valora – Vice President, Premier Performance
• David Ziozios – CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Services Category (one open seat)

• Dan Kahn – President, Kahn Media
• Clint Sly – Chief Marketing Officer, Hagerty Insurance Co.

For more information about the 2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Judi Ritchie at 909-978-6671 or judir@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The candidates have been announced for the 2015 SEMA Board election.

Voting will take place online between May 13–June 9, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact in May.

2015 SEMA Board of Director Candidates

Jim Bingham	Susan Carpenter	Laurel Dasher	Donnie Eatherly
Dave Edmondson	Nick Gramelspacher	Dan Kahn	Wade Kawasaki
Clint Sly	Parley Valora	David Ziozios

Voting Categories and Seats Open

Chairman-Elect Category (one open seat)

• Donnie Eatherly – President and CEO, P&E Distributors
• Wade Kawasaki – President and COO, Coker Group

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Susan Carpenter – President, JR Products
• Laurel Dasher – Northeast Sales Manager, Powerteq
• Dave Edmondson – Senior Vice President, Roadwire

Distributor/Retailer Category (two open seats)

• Jim Bingham (Incumbent) – President and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom
• Nick Gramelspacher (Incumbent) – Vice President Sales & Marketing, Meyer Distributing
• Parley Valora – Vice President, Premier Performance
• David Ziozios – CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Services Category (one open seat)

• Dan Kahn – President, Kahn Media
• Clint Sly – Chief Marketing Officer, Hagerty Insurance Co.

For more information about the 2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Judi Ritchie at 909-978-6671 or judir@sema.org.

By Becca Butler

	Participating in the Priority Booth Space Selection process gives exhibiting companies the opportunity to select the best possible space for the SEMA Show.

Monday, April 6, is the deadline for exhibitors to submit their 2015 SEMA Show booth space applications (available at www.semashow.com/buyabooth) and be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process. What exactly does this mean? Here’s everything exhibitors need to know:

What is the Priority Booth Space Selection?
Priority Booth Space Selection is a three-week process when the booth space for the SEMA Show is assigned to and confirmed by exhibitors. Participating in the Priority Booth Space Selection process gives exhibiting companies the opportunity to select the best possible space for the SEMA Show. This year’s selection is scheduled for May 4–22, 2015.

Who is included in the Priority Booth Space Selection?
Manufacturers that submit an application (often referred to as an “ESRA” – or Exhibit Space Rental Agreement) with their deposits prior to April 6 will be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection. The ESRA simply secures a space and provides Show organizers with details and information that is needed to assign a space. There are typically about 1,500 companies that participate in this process. Companies that submit an ESRA after April 6 will be assigned space after the Priority Booth Space Selection.

How do Show organizers determine my booth space at the SEMA Show?
There are a few factors that determine an exhibitor’s space at the SEMA Show. The first factor is an exhibitor’s market category. The SEMA Show is sectionalized to help connect exhibitors with the most relevant buyers at the Show. For those taking part in the Priority Booth Space Selection process, the next factor is based on seniority. Companies that have exhibited longer will be assigned space before newer exhibitors. The other factor that determines the actual location has to do with booth size and configuration. Some configurations, such as an endcap, have limited availabilities. Learn more about SEMA Show booth configurations.

How does the Priority Booth Space Selection Process work?
During the week of April 27, the person listed on the ESRA as the “exhibitor contact” will receive an e-mail that includes an assigned date, approximate time (a one-hour time range), a link to the online SEMA Show Floorplan and other important details. During your company’s assigned date and time, Show organizers will call the number listed on the booth space application. At that time, exhibitors will be asked to check the online floorplan and select an open booth location that matches what was requested on the ESRA. Immediately following the selection process, an e-mail will be sent confirming the location and size of the booth that was selected.

FAQs

What if I know I will not be available during my assigned date/time, or I will not have access to a computer?
Exhibitors who know they cannot make their assigned date/time can assign another individual or allow SEMA Show Management to select their booth location on their behalf. If you will not have access to a computer, it will be best to have another individual or SEMA Show management select your space as well. The computer is needed to view the updated floorplan and will allow you to see what space is available. A proxy form must be filled out to allow another individual to select your space. For information on the proxy form, please contact sales@sema.org.

How will SEMA Show management select my space for me?
If you are not available to select your space, SEMA Show management will select the best space available, based on the information provided on the application. Exhibitors will receive a confirmation listing the space assigned and will have 24 hours to confirm the location. If unhappy with the space, exhibitors can cancel and receive 100% of their money back.

What if I miss my phone call during my assigned date/time?
Exhibitors who do not answer the phone call will be assigned the best available space based on the specifications listed on their application. A confirmation e-mail will be sent immediately following the booth selection and exhibitors will have 24 hours to either confirm the location, call back to see what other locations are still available or receive their money back. Exhibitors can call 909-396-0289 in order to change the space that was assigned.

What if I’m not happy with the location that I am assigned or with any of the options available?
Exhibitors who are not happy with their booth location will have 24 hours after receiving the confirmation e-mail to alert SEMA Show management for a full refund.

What if I don’t receive an assigned date/time for the Space Selection process?
Exhibitors who do not receive an e-mail with their assigned date and time during the week of April 27 should contact sales@sema.org.

Can I change the size or type of booth during the selection process?
No. The size selected on the ESRA is what will be assigned during the Priority Booth Space Selection. Changes to the size will result in moving to the end of the allocation process and assigned at that time.

To secure a booth space and be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth. For more information or additional questions regarding the Priority Booth Space Selection process, contact sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.