The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has openings for Chair-Elect, two seats in the Manufacturer category and one seat in the Manufacturers’ Representative category.

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seats are open for this year’s election:

• Chair-elect (one open seat)
• Manufacturer (two open seats)
• Manufacturers’ Representative (one open seat)

Please take a moment to tell us about whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board-member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due Thursday, January 3, 2019. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process; our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the nominating committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President and CEO

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

“Historic vehicle" means a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not used for general transportation. Use of the vehicle during the month of August in each year is considered an exhibition.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

“Historic vehicle" means a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not used for general transportation. Use of the vehicle during the month of August in each year is considered an exhibition.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

“Historic vehicle" means a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not used for general transportation. Use of the vehicle during the month of August in each year is considered an exhibition.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

“Historic vehicle" means a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not used for general transportation. Use of the vehicle during the month of August in each year is considered an exhibition.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law a bill that defines unsafe used tires and prohibits their installation. An unsafe used tire would have a tread depth of under 2/32 in.; damage that exposes inner components, such as body plies and steel belts; improper repairs; or missing its U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) identification number. Colorado and New Jersey have already enacted similar bills. At least 30 million used tires are estimated to be sold in the United States each year.

For more information, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law a bill that defines unsafe used tires and prohibits their installation. An unsafe used tire would have a tread depth of under 2/32 in.; damage that exposes inner components, such as body plies and steel belts; improper repairs; or missing its U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) identification number. Colorado and New Jersey have already enacted similar bills. At least 30 million used tires are estimated to be sold in the United States each year.

For more information, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law a bill that defines unsafe used tires and prohibits their installation. An unsafe used tire would have a tread depth of under 2/32 in.; damage that exposes inner components, such as body plies and steel belts; improper repairs; or missing its U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) identification number. Colorado and New Jersey have already enacted similar bills. At least 30 million used tires are estimated to be sold in the United States each year.

For more information, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By Juan Torres

The 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference, held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, gives editors and reporters an opportunity to meet one-on-one with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry.

Journalists who would like to take part in up to 42 uninterrupted meetings with executives from the industry’s top motorsports parts manufacturers can do so by registering for the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference. Those who register after December 20 will receive their schedules on-site.

Held January 22–24 at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. It is the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audiences’ needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, and meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.

Register now for the exclusive three-day event.

For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at 909-978-6722.

By Juan Torres

The 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference, held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, gives editors and reporters an opportunity to meet one-on-one with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry.

Journalists who would like to take part in up to 42 uninterrupted meetings with executives from the industry’s top motorsports parts manufacturers can do so by registering for the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference. Those who register after December 20 will receive their schedules on-site.

Held January 22–24 at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. It is the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audiences’ needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, and meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.

Register now for the exclusive three-day event.

For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at 909-978-6722.