Dennis Pittsenbarger interviews Chip Foose at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Dennis Pittsenbarger interviews Chip Foose at the 2015 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to exempt motor vehicles whose manufacturer's model year is older than 15 years from the requirement that they have a certificate of title was not approved by the House Transportation Committee.

Bills introduced in New Hampshire in 2016 failed to be approved by both houses of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session. Legislation to exempt motor vehicles whose manufacturer's model year is older than 15 years from the requirement that they have a certificate of title was not approved by the House Transportation Committee.

The bill sought to restore the rolling 15-year exemption repealed in 2014 and replace it with an exemption only for vehicles manufactured before the year 2000. The measure also acknowledged the fact that titles are not always readily available for older vehicles. Legislation to exempt vehicles 10 or more model years old from emissions test requirements was also not approved. The bill also sought to exempt a vehicle for an indication of failure if the owner verified that he or she had spent $100 or more unsuccessfully attempting to repair the cause of the failure and the vehicle passed all other inspection requirements. However, a bill to exempt rare or historically significant vehicles from emissions control requirements was signed into law earlier this year by Governor Maggie Hassan. Under previous law, only vehicles 20 or more years old were exempt. The new law becomes effective on January 1, 2017. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to exempt motor vehicles whose manufacturer's model year is older than 15 years from the requirement that they have a certificate of title was not approved by the House Transportation Committee.

Bills introduced in New Hampshire in 2016 failed to be approved by both houses of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session. Legislation to exempt motor vehicles whose manufacturer's model year is older than 15 years from the requirement that they have a certificate of title was not approved by the House Transportation Committee.

The bill sought to restore the rolling 15-year exemption repealed in 2014 and replace it with an exemption only for vehicles manufactured before the year 2000. The measure also acknowledged the fact that titles are not always readily available for older vehicles. Legislation to exempt vehicles 10 or more model years old from emissions test requirements was also not approved. The bill also sought to exempt a vehicle for an indication of failure if the owner verified that he or she had spent $100 or more unsuccessfully attempting to repair the cause of the failure and the vehicle passed all other inspection requirements. However, a bill to exempt rare or historically significant vehicles from emissions control requirements was signed into law earlier this year by Governor Maggie Hassan. Under previous law, only vehicles 20 or more years old were exempt. The new law becomes effective on January 1, 2017. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to exempt motor vehicles whose manufacturer's model year is older than 15 years from the requirement that they have a certificate of title was not approved by the House Transportation Committee.

Bills introduced in New Hampshire in 2016 failed to be approved by both houses of the legislature prior to the adjournment of the session. Legislation to exempt motor vehicles whose manufacturer's model year is older than 15 years from the requirement that they have a certificate of title was not approved by the House Transportation Committee.

The bill sought to restore the rolling 15-year exemption repealed in 2014 and replace it with an exemption only for vehicles manufactured before the year 2000. The measure also acknowledged the fact that titles are not always readily available for older vehicles. Legislation to exempt vehicles 10 or more model years old from emissions test requirements was also not approved. The bill also sought to exempt a vehicle for an indication of failure if the owner verified that he or she had spent $100 or more unsuccessfully attempting to repair the cause of the failure and the vehicle passed all other inspection requirements. However, a bill to exempt rare or historically significant vehicles from emissions control requirements was signed into law earlier this year by Governor Maggie Hassan. Under previous law, only vehicles 20 or more years old were exempt. The new law becomes effective on January 1, 2017. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The 2016 PRI Show is scheduled to include more than 1,100 exhibiting companies, and attract tens of thousands of motorsports professionals.

Dozens of workshops, seminars and special events have been confirmed and finalized for the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, taking place December 8–10, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The PRI Trade Show provides racing retailers, race-engine builders, race-car builders, warehouse distributors, racers and race teams with a bevy of new products and equipment, systems solutions, business strategies and innovative technologies to help further their businesses and racing programs.

“The 2016 PRI Show is on track to be the best ever,” said PRI General Manager Bill Miller. “With great conferences, 1,100-plus exhibiting companies and thousands of buyers, Indianapolis is the place to be the second week of December.”

This year’s pre-Show events and conferences lineup includes:

• Nearly a dozen activities will take place before the PRI Trade Show officially opens, making it convenient for attendees to participate in conferences and seminars, such as the Vehicle Dynamics & Data Acquisition Seminar, Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC), Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) and more. Events begin Monday, December 5, and continue through the Show. “Many attendees like to fly in early and join in the pre-Show activities, thereby leaving their schedules wide open to connect with exhibitors and do business later in the week,” said Miller. “These pre-Show events are among the highest-rated activities at the Show.”

• International Council of Motorsport Sciences (ICMS) Annual Congress: The two-day event provides sanctioning-body personnel, car designers and builders, race team managers and drivers with the latest information in safety and technology. Sponsored by the ICMS, the program features leading experts in medicine, physiology, applied science and motorsports safety.

• Day at the Speedway: PRI Show guests are invited to tour the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway and take a ride around its 2.5-mile oval before having lunch at the nearby Union Jack’s. After lunch, participants will return to the Hall of Fame Museum, which houses 75 historic vehicles, the famed Borg-Warner Trophy and much more.

The PRI Show officially kicks off with the Grand Opening Breakfast, Thursday, December 8, at 8:00 a.m., in the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom, where renowned motorsports journalist Dave Despain of MAVTV will interview IndyCar legend Rick Mears in a live talk show format served alongside a hot, catered breakfast. In addition, a pair of new events for 2016 will be featured during Show days:

• Student Breakfast: Headlined by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver David Ragan, the all-new Student Breakfast is a chance for current industry members to connect with aspiring industry professionals. PRI exhibitors and attendees will meet top students from throughout the country to share stories, advice and experiences, and help inspire a future generation of racing professionals.

• International Motorsports Trade Seminar: Join a panel of leading international buyers and top manufacturers for a primer on selling internationally at the inaugural PRI International Motorsports Trade Seminar, presented in partnership with the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) and SEMA, in which seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders will share best practices and proven success strategies.

“The primary focus of the PRI Show remains on the Show floor, where attendees come to discover and purchase the latest and most advanced hardcore racing products for their businesses,” said Miller. “With everyone in the motorsports industry gathered together, the PRI Show is also the ideal time for the industry to connect and immerse itself in new ideas, trends and solutions. December in Indy will be the ideal time to focus on the business of racing.”

The 2016 PRI Show is scheduled to include more than 1,100 exhibiting companies, and attract tens of thousands of motorsports professionals. As a trade event, proof of industry affiliation is required to attend. To secure credentials and learn more about the events and activities at PRI 2016, visit www.pri2016.com.

By SEMA Editors

The 2016 PRI Show is scheduled to include more than 1,100 exhibiting companies, and attract tens of thousands of motorsports professionals.

Dozens of workshops, seminars and special events have been confirmed and finalized for the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, taking place December 8–10, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The PRI Trade Show provides racing retailers, race-engine builders, race-car builders, warehouse distributors, racers and race teams with a bevy of new products and equipment, systems solutions, business strategies and innovative technologies to help further their businesses and racing programs.

“The 2016 PRI Show is on track to be the best ever,” said PRI General Manager Bill Miller. “With great conferences, 1,100-plus exhibiting companies and thousands of buyers, Indianapolis is the place to be the second week of December.”

This year’s pre-Show events and conferences lineup includes:

• Nearly a dozen activities will take place before the PRI Trade Show officially opens, making it convenient for attendees to participate in conferences and seminars, such as the Vehicle Dynamics & Data Acquisition Seminar, Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC), Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) and more. Events begin Monday, December 5, and continue through the Show. “Many attendees like to fly in early and join in the pre-Show activities, thereby leaving their schedules wide open to connect with exhibitors and do business later in the week,” said Miller. “These pre-Show events are among the highest-rated activities at the Show.”

• International Council of Motorsport Sciences (ICMS) Annual Congress: The two-day event provides sanctioning-body personnel, car designers and builders, race team managers and drivers with the latest information in safety and technology. Sponsored by the ICMS, the program features leading experts in medicine, physiology, applied science and motorsports safety.

• Day at the Speedway: PRI Show guests are invited to tour the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway and take a ride around its 2.5-mile oval before having lunch at the nearby Union Jack’s. After lunch, participants will return to the Hall of Fame Museum, which houses 75 historic vehicles, the famed Borg-Warner Trophy and much more.

The PRI Show officially kicks off with the Grand Opening Breakfast, Thursday, December 8, at 8:00 a.m., in the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom, where renowned motorsports journalist Dave Despain of MAVTV will interview IndyCar legend Rick Mears in a live talk show format served alongside a hot, catered breakfast. In addition, a pair of new events for 2016 will be featured during Show days:

• Student Breakfast: Headlined by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver David Ragan, the all-new Student Breakfast is a chance for current industry members to connect with aspiring industry professionals. PRI exhibitors and attendees will meet top students from throughout the country to share stories, advice and experiences, and help inspire a future generation of racing professionals.

• International Motorsports Trade Seminar: Join a panel of leading international buyers and top manufacturers for a primer on selling internationally at the inaugural PRI International Motorsports Trade Seminar, presented in partnership with the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) and SEMA, in which seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders will share best practices and proven success strategies.

“The primary focus of the PRI Show remains on the Show floor, where attendees come to discover and purchase the latest and most advanced hardcore racing products for their businesses,” said Miller. “With everyone in the motorsports industry gathered together, the PRI Show is also the ideal time for the industry to connect and immerse itself in new ideas, trends and solutions. December in Indy will be the ideal time to focus on the business of racing.”

The 2016 PRI Show is scheduled to include more than 1,100 exhibiting companies, and attract tens of thousands of motorsports professionals. As a trade event, proof of industry affiliation is required to attend. To secure credentials and learn more about the events and activities at PRI 2016, visit www.pri2016.com.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When Best in The Desert sought a permit application from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its proposed 643-mile “Vegas to Reno” race course, the environmental community challenged the application since 37 miles take place on existing dirt roads in the recently designated “Basin and Range National Monument.” 

After opening the challenge to public comment, the BLM issued a special recreation permit for the race taking place August 19–20. When driving through the Basin and Range National Monument, race participants cannot drive faster than 35 mph or pass other vehicles (about 330 ATVs, trucks, cars, buggies and motorcycles).

National monument designations require a new resource management plan to be issued, which allows roads and trails to be closed. However, the plan has not yet been undertaken for Basin and Range, allowing the challenge despite the fact that the event had previously used the same 37-mile course.

The issue spotlights the consequences of a “national monument” designation. A president has the authority to unilaterally declare land of "historic or scientific interest" to be a national monument. Although this authority has only been used about 140 times in 100 years, tens of millions of acres of land have been set aside in the process with road and trail closures.

SEMA supports legislation in the U.S. Congress to require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. 

For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When Best in The Desert sought a permit application from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its proposed 643-mile “Vegas to Reno” race course, the environmental community challenged the application since 37 miles take place on existing dirt roads in the recently designated “Basin and Range National Monument.” 

After opening the challenge to public comment, the BLM issued a special recreation permit for the race taking place August 19–20. When driving through the Basin and Range National Monument, race participants cannot drive faster than 35 mph or pass other vehicles (about 330 ATVs, trucks, cars, buggies and motorcycles).

National monument designations require a new resource management plan to be issued, which allows roads and trails to be closed. However, the plan has not yet been undertaken for Basin and Range, allowing the challenge despite the fact that the event had previously used the same 37-mile course.

The issue spotlights the consequences of a “national monument” designation. A president has the authority to unilaterally declare land of "historic or scientific interest" to be a national monument. Although this authority has only been used about 140 times in 100 years, tens of millions of acres of land have been set aside in the process with road and trail closures.

SEMA supports legislation in the U.S. Congress to require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. 

For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When Best in The Desert sought a permit application from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its proposed 643-mile “Vegas to Reno” race course, the environmental community challenged the application since 37 miles take place on existing dirt roads in the recently designated “Basin and Range National Monument.” 

After opening the challenge to public comment, the BLM issued a special recreation permit for the race taking place August 19–20. When driving through the Basin and Range National Monument, race participants cannot drive faster than 35 mph or pass other vehicles (about 330 ATVs, trucks, cars, buggies and motorcycles).

National monument designations require a new resource management plan to be issued, which allows roads and trails to be closed. However, the plan has not yet been undertaken for Basin and Range, allowing the challenge despite the fact that the event had previously used the same 37-mile course.

The issue spotlights the consequences of a “national monument” designation. A president has the authority to unilaterally declare land of "historic or scientific interest" to be a national monument. Although this authority has only been used about 140 times in 100 years, tens of millions of acres of land have been set aside in the process with road and trail closures.

SEMA supports legislation in the U.S. Congress to require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. 

For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.