By SEMA Editors

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council’s (MPMC) annual Media Trade Conference (MTC), January 23–26, is where manufacturers will participate in private, one-on-one meetings with media to showcase their newest products and current developments. In addition to the manufacturer-media meetings, the council will host events for further networking opportunities.

MPMC Open Meeting

MPMC invites you to participate in the group’s open meeting (January 23) to meet with the select committee, hear about the council’s latest initiatives and network with fellow manufacturers. The meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North at 2:00 p.m.

You do not have to attend the Media Trade Conference to join this meeting. Be sure to stick around for the ETTN Motorsports Tech Roundtable event, taking place directly after the meeting.

Register now.

The Media Trade Conference reception provides an added opportunity for exhibitors and media to mingle and network. Register here.

MPMC Media Appreciation Reception

On Tuesday, January 24, the MPMC Awards Reception will provide an added opportunity for exhibitors and media to mingle and network over drinks and hot hors d'oeurves. One influential individual from the media will be honored and awarded with the Robert E. Peterson award for their outstanding contribution to the motorsports industry and MPMC throughout the year of 2016.

Register now.

SEMA Battle of the Builders Advanced Preview Screening

RSVP now for the advanced screening of the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special.

You are invited to an exclusive, advanced screening of the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special, which will premiere on the Velocity Network in February.

Join members of the industry for a sneak-peek of the one-hour program that takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the 2016 SEMA Show and Battle of the Builders competition, hosted by industry celebrities Chris Jacobs and Adrienne “AJ” Janic.

The screening will take place 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26, at the Embassy Suites, Santa Ana, California.

RSVP now!

ETTN Motorsports Tech Roundtable

The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) Motorsports Tech Roundtable is the must-attend event for staying current with motorsports technology through five small roundtable discussions with industry experts.

Discussion topics:

• The Fundamental Principles of Intake Manifold Design
• Emissions Compliance for Street Performance Products
• Advancements in Product Design, From Idea to Prototype
• Current Technology Transfer Trends from Track to Street
• Obtaining Patents to Protect Motorsports Technology

RSVP now.

When: Monday, January 23, from 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North

By SEMA Editors

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council’s (MPMC) annual Media Trade Conference (MTC), January 23–26, is where manufacturers will participate in private, one-on-one meetings with media to showcase their newest products and current developments. In addition to the manufacturer-media meetings, the council will host events for further networking opportunities.

MPMC Open Meeting

MPMC invites you to participate in the group’s open meeting (January 23) to meet with the select committee, hear about the council’s latest initiatives and network with fellow manufacturers. The meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North at 2:00 p.m.

You do not have to attend the Media Trade Conference to join this meeting. Be sure to stick around for the ETTN Motorsports Tech Roundtable event, taking place directly after the meeting.

Register now.

The Media Trade Conference reception provides an added opportunity for exhibitors and media to mingle and network. Register here.

MPMC Media Appreciation Reception

On Tuesday, January 24, the MPMC Awards Reception will provide an added opportunity for exhibitors and media to mingle and network over drinks and hot hors d'oeurves. One influential individual from the media will be honored and awarded with the Robert E. Peterson award for their outstanding contribution to the motorsports industry and MPMC throughout the year of 2016.

Register now.

SEMA Battle of the Builders Advanced Preview Screening

RSVP now for the advanced screening of the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special.

You are invited to an exclusive, advanced screening of the SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special, which will premiere on the Velocity Network in February.

Join members of the industry for a sneak-peek of the one-hour program that takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the 2016 SEMA Show and Battle of the Builders competition, hosted by industry celebrities Chris Jacobs and Adrienne “AJ” Janic.

The screening will take place 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26, at the Embassy Suites, Santa Ana, California.

RSVP now!

ETTN Motorsports Tech Roundtable

The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) Motorsports Tech Roundtable is the must-attend event for staying current with motorsports technology through five small roundtable discussions with industry experts.

Discussion topics:

• The Fundamental Principles of Intake Manifold Design
• Emissions Compliance for Street Performance Products
• Advancements in Product Design, From Idea to Prototype
• Current Technology Transfer Trends from Track to Street
• Obtaining Patents to Protect Motorsports Technology

RSVP now.

When: Monday, January 23, from 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North

By SEMA News Editors

The 2018 Audi Q5, 2017 Ferrari 488, 2017 Mercedes AMG GT and the 2018 Toyota C-HR are headed to the SEMA Garage for members to gather specs and research product fitment.

SEMA members are invited to an exclusive opportunity to explore, measure and learn about these new releases.

Upcoming Sessions and Dates

2017 Ferrari 488
Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (PST)
MG Studio, 1319 West 11th Street, Los Angeles, California

Register to measure the 2017 Ferrari 488.

2017 Mercedes AMG GT
Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (PST)
MG Studio, 1319 West 11th Street, Los Angeles, California

Register to measure the 2017 Mercedes AMG GT.

2018 Toyota C-HR
Wednesday, February 1, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (PST)
Toyota, 19001 S. Western Ave, Torrance, California

Register to measure the Toyota C-HR.

2018 Audi Q5
Tuesday, February 7, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PST)
SEMA Garage, 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, California

Register to measure the 2018 Audi Q5.

By SEMA News Editors

The 2018 Audi Q5, 2017 Ferrari 488, 2017 Mercedes AMG GT and the 2018 Toyota C-HR are headed to the SEMA Garage for members to gather specs and research product fitment.

SEMA members are invited to an exclusive opportunity to explore, measure and learn about these new releases.

Upcoming Sessions and Dates

2017 Ferrari 488
Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (PST)
MG Studio, 1319 West 11th Street, Los Angeles, California

Register to measure the 2017 Ferrari 488.

2017 Mercedes AMG GT
Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (PST)
MG Studio, 1319 West 11th Street, Los Angeles, California

Register to measure the 2017 Mercedes AMG GT.

2018 Toyota C-HR
Wednesday, February 1, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (PST)
Toyota, 19001 S. Western Ave, Torrance, California

Register to measure the Toyota C-HR.

2018 Audi Q5
Tuesday, February 7, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PST)
SEMA Garage, 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, California

Register to measure the 2018 Audi Q5.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act is off to a strong start in the new Congress. The bipartisan bill, reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) as H.R. 350, protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and the industry’s right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete.

Despite Congressional intent, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken the position that it is illegal to convert street cars and motorcycles into race-only vehicles, meaning racers and businesses whose products are installed on converted race vehicles are in violation of the law. The RPM Act is the only clear and permanent solution to prevent EPA overreach and protect our racecars well into the future.

H.R. 350 has 72 co-sponsors and counting. SEMA is currently working with its allies in the Senate to reintroduce a companion bill soon.

Check out some of the latest news about the RPM Act of 2017:

Charlotte Observer: NC lawmakers seek permanent race car exemption from EPA anti-pollution standards (January 13, 2017)

The Hill: Republicans to EPA: Race cars off limits (January 9, 2017)

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act is off to a strong start in the new Congress. The bipartisan bill, reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) as H.R. 350, protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and the industry’s right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete.

Despite Congressional intent, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken the position that it is illegal to convert street cars and motorcycles into race-only vehicles, meaning racers and businesses whose products are installed on converted race vehicles are in violation of the law. The RPM Act is the only clear and permanent solution to prevent EPA overreach and protect our racecars well into the future.

H.R. 350 has 72 co-sponsors and counting. SEMA is currently working with its allies in the Senate to reintroduce a companion bill soon.

Check out some of the latest news about the RPM Act of 2017:

Charlotte Observer: NC lawmakers seek permanent race car exemption from EPA anti-pollution standards (January 13, 2017)

The Hill: Republicans to EPA: Race cars off limits (January 9, 2017)

By Society of Collision Repair Specialists

During the Society of Collision Repair Specialists' (SCRS) open board meeting in Palm Springs, California, SCRS launched the first of a series of its Education Committee videos that will be released throughout 2017.

The video, filmed in October at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, highlights a discussion panel on the adhesive joining technology in modern vehicles and considerations collision-repair facilities should be aware of when approaching damage repair in the aftermarket.

The video features SCRS Board members Kye Yeung (European Motor Car Works), Michael Bradshaw (K&M Collision), Tim Ronak (AkzoNobel Automotive and Aerospace Coatings), and Education Committee member and industry trainer Toby Chess (Kent Automotive).