By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Newfoundland and Labrador Minister Shery Gamin Walsh has again issued a proclamation designating July as Automotive Heritage Month in the Province, thanks in part to encouragement from the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada.

In the United States, since 2010, the U.S. Senate has passed resolutions at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) to recognize Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). The day serves to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

This year’s CCAD celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 13. In the previous eight years, thousands of hobbyists in the United States and Canada have gathered at car cruises, parades and other events to celebrate our shared automotive heritage. 

Car clubs and business owners are encouraged to register their gatherings to be listed on the SAN website. Let’s get those cars and trucks out of the garage and onto the road! For more information, to register, and to download the official CCAD logo and flyer, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Colby Martin at san@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Newfoundland and Labrador Minister Shery Gamin Walsh has again issued a proclamation designating July as Automotive Heritage Month in the Province, thanks in part to encouragement from the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada.

In the United States, since 2010, the U.S. Senate has passed resolutions at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) to recognize Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). The day serves to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

This year’s CCAD celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 13. In the previous eight years, thousands of hobbyists in the United States and Canada have gathered at car cruises, parades and other events to celebrate our shared automotive heritage. 

Car clubs and business owners are encouraged to register their gatherings to be listed on the SAN website. Let’s get those cars and trucks out of the garage and onto the road! For more information, to register, and to download the official CCAD logo and flyer, visit the SEMA Action Network website.

For details, contact Colby Martin at san@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 25–26, 2018, Las Vegas
• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018
• SEMA Installation & Gala, July 20, 2018, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, Universal City, California
• HRIA General Membership Meeting, August 1, 2018, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
• HRIA Education Days, August 2–3, 2018, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 15–19, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, March 19–24, 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

• Atturo Tires
• Bartec USA
• Custom Autosound Mfg. Inc.
• Eagle Abrasives Inc.
• Gema
• Lund International
• Meyer Distributing
• Scott Lewis Associates Inc.
• Trick Flow Specialties
• Wes-Coast Marketing Inc.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed SEMA-supported legislation sponsored by Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) to create the Apple Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area. HR 2365, the “Desert Community Lands Act,” would transfer 4,630 acres of federal land from the U.S. Department of the Interior to the town of Apple Valley, California, and provide the public with opportunities for OHV recreation.

The bill also provides 80 acres of federal lands to the city of Twentynine Palms, California, that will make race events at 29 Palms Motorsports Arena more accessible to the public. HR 2365 now awaits consideration on the floor of the House of Representatives.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed SEMA-supported legislation sponsored by Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) to create the Apple Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area. HR 2365, the “Desert Community Lands Act,” would transfer 4,630 acres of federal land from the U.S. Department of the Interior to the town of Apple Valley, California, and provide the public with opportunities for OHV recreation.

The bill also provides 80 acres of federal lands to the city of Twentynine Palms, California, that will make race events at 29 Palms Motorsports Arena more accessible to the public. HR 2365 now awaits consideration on the floor of the House of Representatives.

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

The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!

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.

The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.