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.
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 11:40
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 11:10
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)
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 11:10
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)
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 10:37
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).
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 10:37
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).
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 10:12
Qian Guohui bought his first Jeep—a Compass—in 2010. The model choice was dictated by his wife’s tastes. But Guohui hankered after a tougher-looking Jeep, and he wanted to go off-road. In 2014, with his wife’s blessing, he bought a Jeep Wrangler.
“I really am a devoted Jeep fan,” Guo-hui said.
As China’s middle class grows, so does the market for vehicles that can be used for fun rather than just transportation. Those vehicles allow the owners to show off their personal style, and they are creating a growing market in China for accessories that boost performance and enhance the appearance of the vehicles.
“The market for aftermarket accessories in China is very large,” said Guohui. “And American-brand accessories are very attractive [to Chinese consumers].”
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 09:49
By SEMA Editors
Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.
Auto Refinish Technical Advisor/ Trainer: The technical advisor/trainer supports the automotive refinish sales team and customers on GFS and REVO products and projects by demonstrating GFS and REVO products to potential customers. The position also provides technical training to customers and other GFS team members and drives the technical training of practical use of GFS and REVO products.
Collision Repair Instructor: VeriFacts Automotive is based in Newport Beach, California. The company works with collision repair shops across the United States and Canada and provides monthly coaching and training to collision-repair shops. More details on its VQ Medallion program are available at www.verifactsauto.com. VeriFacts needs experienced collision-repair techs to coach and train techs in our shops. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years' hands-on experience with collision repair and I-CAR or ASE certifications.
Independent Sales Representative: Gear Aid Inc. is a manufacturer of high quality lights, power chargers and mounts for automotive, powersports and adventure. We make gear to aid your adventures in the outdoors. We are in search of independent sales representatives that currently sell and have relationships with the retail market; to include jobbers, online and big box., etc.
PHP Web Developer: Coker Tire is looking for a full-time PHP web developer to add to its marketing and development team. The PHP web developer contributes and helps to create the function, display and flow of web-development projects and assists in the maintenance of several websites, including e-commerce sites. Working with the Magento e-commerce platform is a significant role of this position. This individual helps support and monitor web coding, analytics, templating, email coding and ad rotation.
Custom Automotive Shop Hiring Installers: We are a rapidly growing automotive aftermarket accessory company, looking for an experienced automotive technician to join our team! Daily responsibilities would include part installation as well as possibly 12-volt installations. We are looking for a team player who is proactive.
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 09:49
By SEMA Editors
Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.
Auto Refinish Technical Advisor/ Trainer: The technical advisor/trainer supports the automotive refinish sales team and customers on GFS and REVO products and projects by demonstrating GFS and REVO products to potential customers. The position also provides technical training to customers and other GFS team members and drives the technical training of practical use of GFS and REVO products.
Collision Repair Instructor: VeriFacts Automotive is based in Newport Beach, California. The company works with collision repair shops across the United States and Canada and provides monthly coaching and training to collision-repair shops. More details on its VQ Medallion program are available at www.verifactsauto.com. VeriFacts needs experienced collision-repair techs to coach and train techs in our shops. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years' hands-on experience with collision repair and I-CAR or ASE certifications.
Independent Sales Representative: Gear Aid Inc. is a manufacturer of high quality lights, power chargers and mounts for automotive, powersports and adventure. We make gear to aid your adventures in the outdoors. We are in search of independent sales representatives that currently sell and have relationships with the retail market; to include jobbers, online and big box., etc.
PHP Web Developer: Coker Tire is looking for a full-time PHP web developer to add to its marketing and development team. The PHP web developer contributes and helps to create the function, display and flow of web-development projects and assists in the maintenance of several websites, including e-commerce sites. Working with the Magento e-commerce platform is a significant role of this position. This individual helps support and monitor web coding, analytics, templating, email coding and ad rotation.
Custom Automotive Shop Hiring Installers: We are a rapidly growing automotive aftermarket accessory company, looking for an experienced automotive technician to join our team! Daily responsibilities would include part installation as well as possibly 12-volt installations. We are looking for a team player who is proactive.
Thu, 01/12/2017 - 18:37
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC) reintroduced H.R. 350—the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017 (RPM Act). The bipartisan bill, which was submitted for reintroduction on the first day of the new Congress, protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and industry’s right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete.
The RPM Act is co-sponsored by 61 members of the U.S. Representatives. The bill ensures that transforming motor vehicles into racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act. For nearly 50 years, the practice was unquestioned until the EPA published proposed regulations in 2015 that deemed such conversions illegal and subject to severe penalties. While the EPA withdrew the problematic language from the final rule making last year, the agency still maintains the practice is unlawful.
The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017 (RPM Act) protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and industry’s right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete. |
“SEMA looks forward to working with Congress to enact the RPM Act and make permanent the Clean Air Act’s original intention that race vehicle conversions are legal,” said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting. “We thank Rep. McHenry and all the cosponsors for reintroducing a bill that will protect businesses that produce, install and sell the parts that enable racers to compete."
When the RPM Act was first introduced in 2016, racing enthusiasts and Americans working in the motorsports-parts industry flooded Congress with nearly 200,000 letters in support of the bill. More than one-fourth of the U.S. House of Representatives joined as bill co-sponsors as a result. However, the shortened election year schedule did not permit sufficient time for passage of the bill by the previous Congress.
“Last year, I was proud to lead the fight against the misguided EPA regulation targeting racing, but our work is not done,” said Rep. McHenry. “In the coming months, I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and the new Administration to ensure the RPM Act becomes law."
Motorsports competition involves tens of thousands of participants and vehicle owners each year, both amateur and professional. Retail sales of racing products make up a $1.4 billion market annually. There are an estimated 1,300 racetracks operating across the United States, including oval, road, track and off-road racetracks, the majority of which feature converted race vehicles that the EPA now considers to be illegal.
“Upon introduction of the Senate version of the RPM Act, we will call on racing enthusiasts throughout the U.S. to contact their members of Congress to request support for the bill,” Kersting added. “Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved!”
For updates and additional information, visit:
Thu, 01/12/2017 - 18:37
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC) reintroduced H.R. 350—the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017 (RPM Act). The bipartisan bill, which was submitted for reintroduction on the first day of the new Congress, protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and industry’s right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete.
The RPM Act is co-sponsored by 61 members of the U.S. Representatives. The bill ensures that transforming motor vehicles into racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act. For nearly 50 years, the practice was unquestioned until the EPA published proposed regulations in 2015 that deemed such conversions illegal and subject to severe penalties. While the EPA withdrew the problematic language from the final rule making last year, the agency still maintains the practice is unlawful.
The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017 (RPM Act) protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and industry’s right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete. |
“SEMA looks forward to working with Congress to enact the RPM Act and make permanent the Clean Air Act’s original intention that race vehicle conversions are legal,” said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting. “We thank Rep. McHenry and all the cosponsors for reintroducing a bill that will protect businesses that produce, install and sell the parts that enable racers to compete."
When the RPM Act was first introduced in 2016, racing enthusiasts and Americans working in the motorsports-parts industry flooded Congress with nearly 200,000 letters in support of the bill. More than one-fourth of the U.S. House of Representatives joined as bill co-sponsors as a result. However, the shortened election year schedule did not permit sufficient time for passage of the bill by the previous Congress.
“Last year, I was proud to lead the fight against the misguided EPA regulation targeting racing, but our work is not done,” said Rep. McHenry. “In the coming months, I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and the new Administration to ensure the RPM Act becomes law."
Motorsports competition involves tens of thousands of participants and vehicle owners each year, both amateur and professional. Retail sales of racing products make up a $1.4 billion market annually. There are an estimated 1,300 racetracks operating across the United States, including oval, road, track and off-road racetracks, the majority of which feature converted race vehicles that the EPA now considers to be illegal.
“Upon introduction of the Senate version of the RPM Act, we will call on racing enthusiasts throughout the U.S. to contact their members of Congress to request support for the bill,” Kersting added. “Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved!”
For updates and additional information, visit: