By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a SEMA-supported bill to reduce burdensome regulations on business owners and job creators. The "Searching for and Cutting Regulations That Are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act” (SCRUB Act) establishes a blue-ribbon committee whose mission is to identify obsolete and unnecessary regulations in addition to those that conflict with state and local law. 

The nine committee members would be appointed by the President and subject to U.S. Senate approval. The committee would review major rules that have an annual economic impact of more than $100 million, rules that are 15 years old or older and regulations that result in considerable paperwork burdens. The bill has also been introduced in the U.S. Senate, although there has been no action to date.  

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

Twenty-one SEMA-member companies recently traveled to Shanghai, China, for the 2015 SEMA China Business Development Program, which included meetings with U.S. government officials in the area, tours of customizing shops, including a new shop that focuses on upgrading and distributing parts solely for Mustangs, Corvettes and other U.S. late-model musclecars, exhibiting in the SEMA section at the sold-out China Auto Salon (CAS) and, for the first time, participating in a measuring session featuring the winning vehicles in a SEMA-conducted survey of top customized vehicles in China that are not available in the United States.

“We found the SEMA China trip to be a great benefit to the Holley/DiabloSport brand,” said Michael Russo, the first-time exhibitor’s account manager. “Being able to see how the local shops operate and meet several qualified buyers in one place was an ideal scenario. We gathered a wealth of information about popularly modified vehicles in that marketplace and made contact with businesses that we look forward to having lasting relationships with.”

Twenty-one SEMA-member companies recently traveled to Shanghai, China, for the 2015 SEMA China Business Development Program, which included meetings with U.S. government officials in the area, tours of customizing shops, including a new shop that focuses on upgrading and distributing parts solely for Mustangs, Corvettes and other U.S. late-model musclecars, exhibiting in the SEMA section at the sold-out China Auto Salon (CAS) and, for the first time, participating in a measuring session featuring the winning vehicles in a SEMA-conducted survey of top customized vehicles in China that are not available in the United States.

“We found the SEMA China trip to be a great benefit to the Holley/DiabloSport brand,” said Michael Russo, the first-time exhibitor’s account manager. “Being able to see how the local shops operate and meet several qualified buyers in one place was an ideal scenario. We gathered a wealth of information about popularly modified vehicles in that marketplace and made contact with businesses that we look forward to having lasting relationships with.”

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Multiple Transamerican Auto Parts business divisions, including off-road retailer 4 Wheel Parts, are returning as official event partners and sponsors for the 10th annual Ultra4 Nitto King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley, California.

Transamerican Auto Parts Returns With Key Sponsorships for 2016 King of the Hammers

Multiple Transamerican Auto Parts business divisions, including off-road retailer 4 Wheel Parts, are returning as official event partners and sponsors for the 10th annual Ultra4 Nitto King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley, California. Transamerican Manufacturing Group (TMG) will sponsor numerous activities and events, including the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge, under the auspices of its numerous off-road and performance aftermarket companies that include Pro Comp, Rubicon Express, G2 Axle & Gear and Smittybilt. The weeklong Ultimate Desert Race featuring multiple classes from motorcycles to the high-horsepowered Unlimited Class 4400 Ultra4 cars runs from January 30–February 6, and includes 4 Wheel Parts' sponsorship of the Ultra4 qualifying sessions for the 4400 main race and the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge on February 4.

Team 4 Wheel Parts racers Greg Adler, Brent Goegebuer and Kevin Adler are all slated to compete, with Greg Adler and Goegebuer in Friday's 4400 marquee event and Kevin Adler running in the Every Man Challenge. As an official partner, 4 Wheel Parts will have a significant retail presence with their Showroom on Wheels providing parts and services for teams in addition to the tens of thousands of off-road enthusiasts expected to descend upon the region dubbed "Hammertown." Parts and accessories, such as tires, tow straps and winches will be available on-site, along with expert advice from seasoned off-roaders.

Complementing its sponsorship of the King of the Hammers Stock Class, Pro Comp recently launched its new Tire Racing Program helmed by Kevin Adler, offering racers in various classes the opportunity to benefit from special pricing on select Xtreme MT2 tires. Rubicon Express is also sponsoring the Modified division and for the first time, the Legends class will have a sponsor in G2 Axle & Gear.

The countdown to the 2016 King of the Hammers begins this Tuesday, January 12, as 4 Wheel Parts teams up with Ultra4 Racing to present the drawing for the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge at its Compton 4 Wheel Parts location.

Aerospace Components will continue its Winner's Circle sponsorship at all NMRA, NMCA and NMCA West events in 2016.

Aerospace Components Winner's Circle Program Renewed for 2016; Wilwood Named as an Official Series and Contingency Sponsor at NMRA, NMCA and NMCA WEST Events; BangShift.com to Provide Live Feeds at Four Events in 2016

ProMedia Events has announced that Aerospace Components will continue its Winner's Circle sponsorship at all NMRA, NMCA and NMCA West events in 2016. Launched last year, the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle became a welcomed addition to each race during the season.

Wilwood Disc Brakes has announced a partnership with ProMedia Events as an official series and contingency sponsor at NMRA, NMCA and NMCA WEST events in 2016. After a successful presence at NMCA WEST events in 2015, Wilwood will expand their support of the drag-racing industry as an official sponsor of all three series. Additionally, Wilwood will provide contingency for each class at every event throughout the season. Competitors that run both front and rear Wilwood brakes, and display the Wilwood contingency decal, will be eligible to receive the monetary payout. The winner of each Professional class will receive $300 and the runner-up will receive $150. The winner of each Sportsman class will receive $150 and the runner-up will receive $75.

ProMedia also has announced a new partnership with BangShift.com for the upcoming season. As a result of this partnership, four NMRA and NMCA events in Georgia, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio will include a live feed in 2016, bringing all the drag-racing action of these premier grassroots American musclecar series' to fans across the globe.     

Mickey Thompson Renews Sponsorship of Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha Team in 2016

Mickey Thompson has renewed its sponsorship of the champion Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha team in 2016. For the second year in a row, Jeremy Martin recently won the 250 class Pro Motocross Championship title, alongside his teammate, Cooper Webb, who won the West Coast Supercross Championship title. Aaron Plessinger earned the 250 class Rookie of the Year title in both Supercross and Motocross.

DIESEL Motorsports Partners With Performance Business Media

Performance Business Media has announced a newly forged partnership with DIESEL Motorsports as the official advertising agency for the only sanctioning body of diesel drag racing and sled pulling in the United States.

For 2016, the NMCA musclecar drag-racing series is bringing Ford, Chevy and Mopar factory super cars together in a 160 mph slugfest on the 1,320.

NMCA Announces New Factory Super Cars Class, VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod Class

For 2016, the NMCA musclecar drag-racing series is bringing factory super cars, where Ford, Chevy and Mopar can throw down in a 160-mph slugfest on the 1,320. The new Factory Super Cars class is a heads-up class that will battle it out at all six 2016 NMCA events, and a champion will be crowned during the NMCA Awards Ceremony. The rules for the NMCA Factory Super Cars class are consistent with traditional supercharged combinations, including the most recent ones that utilize a 2.9L Twin-screw supercharger. The naturally aspirated engine packages are also included but given a significant weight break to help speed up those entries to keep up with the blown combos.

The NMCA Competition Team also has announced the VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod class. Competing on the eighth-mile drag strip, these machines represent old school and modern musclecars but with a radical twist. They are chopped, channeled and scaled down to go along with the nitrous-injected, blown or turbocharged engine combinations.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Multiple Transamerican Auto Parts business divisions, including off-road retailer 4 Wheel Parts, are returning as official event partners and sponsors for the 10th annual Ultra4 Nitto King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley, California.

Transamerican Auto Parts Returns With Key Sponsorships for 2016 King of the Hammers

Multiple Transamerican Auto Parts business divisions, including off-road retailer 4 Wheel Parts, are returning as official event partners and sponsors for the 10th annual Ultra4 Nitto King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley, California. Transamerican Manufacturing Group (TMG) will sponsor numerous activities and events, including the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge, under the auspices of its numerous off-road and performance aftermarket companies that include Pro Comp, Rubicon Express, G2 Axle & Gear and Smittybilt. The weeklong Ultimate Desert Race featuring multiple classes from motorcycles to the high-horsepowered Unlimited Class 4400 Ultra4 cars runs from January 30–February 6, and includes 4 Wheel Parts' sponsorship of the Ultra4 qualifying sessions for the 4400 main race and the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge on February 4.

Team 4 Wheel Parts racers Greg Adler, Brent Goegebuer and Kevin Adler are all slated to compete, with Greg Adler and Goegebuer in Friday's 4400 marquee event and Kevin Adler running in the Every Man Challenge. As an official partner, 4 Wheel Parts will have a significant retail presence with their Showroom on Wheels providing parts and services for teams in addition to the tens of thousands of off-road enthusiasts expected to descend upon the region dubbed "Hammertown." Parts and accessories, such as tires, tow straps and winches will be available on-site, along with expert advice from seasoned off-roaders.

Complementing its sponsorship of the King of the Hammers Stock Class, Pro Comp recently launched its new Tire Racing Program helmed by Kevin Adler, offering racers in various classes the opportunity to benefit from special pricing on select Xtreme MT2 tires. Rubicon Express is also sponsoring the Modified division and for the first time, the Legends class will have a sponsor in G2 Axle & Gear.

The countdown to the 2016 King of the Hammers begins this Tuesday, January 12, as 4 Wheel Parts teams up with Ultra4 Racing to present the drawing for the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge at its Compton 4 Wheel Parts location.

Aerospace Components will continue its Winner's Circle sponsorship at all NMRA, NMCA and NMCA West events in 2016.

Aerospace Components Winner's Circle Program Renewed for 2016; Wilwood Named as an Official Series and Contingency Sponsor at NMRA, NMCA and NMCA WEST Events; BangShift.com to Provide Live Feeds at Four Events in 2016

ProMedia Events has announced that Aerospace Components will continue its Winner's Circle sponsorship at all NMRA, NMCA and NMCA West events in 2016. Launched last year, the Aerospace Components Winner's Circle became a welcomed addition to each race during the season.

Wilwood Disc Brakes has announced a partnership with ProMedia Events as an official series and contingency sponsor at NMRA, NMCA and NMCA WEST events in 2016. After a successful presence at NMCA WEST events in 2015, Wilwood will expand their support of the drag-racing industry as an official sponsor of all three series. Additionally, Wilwood will provide contingency for each class at every event throughout the season. Competitors that run both front and rear Wilwood brakes, and display the Wilwood contingency decal, will be eligible to receive the monetary payout. The winner of each Professional class will receive $300 and the runner-up will receive $150. The winner of each Sportsman class will receive $150 and the runner-up will receive $75.

ProMedia also has announced a new partnership with BangShift.com for the upcoming season. As a result of this partnership, four NMRA and NMCA events in Georgia, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio will include a live feed in 2016, bringing all the drag-racing action of these premier grassroots American musclecar series' to fans across the globe.     

Mickey Thompson Renews Sponsorship of Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha Team in 2016

Mickey Thompson has renewed its sponsorship of the champion Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha team in 2016. For the second year in a row, Jeremy Martin recently won the 250 class Pro Motocross Championship title, alongside his teammate, Cooper Webb, who won the West Coast Supercross Championship title. Aaron Plessinger earned the 250 class Rookie of the Year title in both Supercross and Motocross.

DIESEL Motorsports Partners With Performance Business Media

Performance Business Media has announced a newly forged partnership with DIESEL Motorsports as the official advertising agency for the only sanctioning body of diesel drag racing and sled pulling in the United States.

For 2016, the NMCA musclecar drag-racing series is bringing Ford, Chevy and Mopar factory super cars together in a 160 mph slugfest on the 1,320.

NMCA Announces New Factory Super Cars Class, VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod Class

For 2016, the NMCA musclecar drag-racing series is bringing factory super cars, where Ford, Chevy and Mopar can throw down in a 160-mph slugfest on the 1,320. The new Factory Super Cars class is a heads-up class that will battle it out at all six 2016 NMCA events, and a champion will be crowned during the NMCA Awards Ceremony. The rules for the NMCA Factory Super Cars class are consistent with traditional supercharged combinations, including the most recent ones that utilize a 2.9L Twin-screw supercharger. The naturally aspirated engine packages are also included but given a significant weight break to help speed up those entries to keep up with the blown combos.

The NMCA Competition Team also has announced the VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod class. Competing on the eighth-mile drag strip, these machines represent old school and modern musclecars but with a radical twist. They are chopped, channeled and scaled down to go along with the nitrous-injected, blown or turbocharged engine combinations.

The SEMA Cares/Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson on Wednesday, January 27.

By Jason Catullo

The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited donated by Omix-ADA to SEMA Cares and displayed at the 2015 SEMA Show will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson, Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. (PST). The Jeep, which is customized with Rugged Ridge products, was designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” which features a team of builders completing a custom car or truck in just a matter of days.

The custom Jeep marks Omix-ADA’s third partnership with SEMA Cares over the past three years.

To read more about the Jeep and its full list of custom upgrades, visit Barrett-Jackson’s website.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit www.SEMA.org/sema-cares.

The SEMA Cares/Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson on Wednesday, January 27.

By Jason Catullo

The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited donated by Omix-ADA to SEMA Cares and displayed at the 2015 SEMA Show will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson, Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. (PST). The Jeep, which is customized with Rugged Ridge products, was designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” which features a team of builders completing a custom car or truck in just a matter of days.

The custom Jeep marks Omix-ADA’s third partnership with SEMA Cares over the past three years.

To read more about the Jeep and its full list of custom upgrades, visit Barrett-Jackson’s website.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit www.SEMA.org/sema-cares.

The SEMA Cares/Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson on Wednesday, January 27.

By Jason Catullo

The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited donated by Omix-ADA to SEMA Cares and displayed at the 2015 SEMA Show will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson, Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. (PST). The Jeep, which is customized with Rugged Ridge products, was designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” which features a team of builders completing a custom car or truck in just a matter of days.

The custom Jeep marks Omix-ADA’s third partnership with SEMA Cares over the past three years.

To read more about the Jeep and its full list of custom upgrades, visit Barrett-Jackson’s website.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit www.SEMA.org/sema-cares.

The SEMA Cares/Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson on Wednesday, January 27.

By Jason Catullo

The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited donated by Omix-ADA to SEMA Cares and displayed at the 2015 SEMA Show will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson, Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. (PST). The Jeep, which is customized with Rugged Ridge products, was designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” which features a team of builders completing a custom car or truck in just a matter of days.

The custom Jeep marks Omix-ADA’s third partnership with SEMA Cares over the past three years.

To read more about the Jeep and its full list of custom upgrades, visit Barrett-Jackson’s website.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit www.SEMA.org/sema-cares.

By SEMA Editors

The crew from “Two Guys Garage” will take viewers throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, Friday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. (EST), for an exclusive look at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Join the hosts of “Two Guys Garage,” Kevin Byrd and Willie B, as they explore more than one-million square feet of exhibition space to highlight the latest innovations specialty-equipment companies have to offer. Packed with the world-class companies, equipment, and display vehicles, the SEMA Show is an annual epicenter of inspiration.

The initial broadcast is scheduled for Friday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. (EST). Other scheduled re-airings are:

• January 15, 10:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 22, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 22, 10:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 29, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 29, 10:00 p.m. (EST)

To view the MAVTV programing schedule, visit www.mavtv.com/schedule.html. For information on the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.