By SEMA Editors

Airing on Velocity, SEMA Battle of the Builders® takes viewers behind-the-scenes look at some of the amazing custom creations rides that were displayed at the 2016 SEMA Show. The TV special also features builder interviews covering the personal accounts of the journey each builder made to get there, from planning the build to the final touches.

Tune in Friday, April  14, at 6:00 p.m. (EDT), or Sunday, April 16, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) for “SEMA Battle of the Builders.”

Check your local cable/satellite provider for more listings or visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened nearly seven miles of trails in the north end of Recapture Canyon in San Juan County, Utah, to motorized recreation. The decision is welcomed news for off-road enthusiasts who will be able to enjoy 5.6 miles of trails specifically for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use and 1.2 miles of trails that can accommodate full-size vehicles. BLM’s travel management plan lifts a 2007 ban on motorized travel through Recapture Canyon, which closed 1,871 acres to motorized vehicles.

While making the announcement, Secretary Zinke noted that, “Allowing ATVs and other vehicles in Recapture Canyon will open up opportunities for people to enjoy our public lands while still protecting the cultural and natural resources that make the place special.” 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened nearly seven miles of trails in the north end of Recapture Canyon in San Juan County, Utah, to motorized recreation. The decision is welcomed news for off-road enthusiasts who will be able to enjoy 5.6 miles of trails specifically for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use and 1.2 miles of trails that can accommodate full-size vehicles. BLM’s travel management plan lifts a 2007 ban on motorized travel through Recapture Canyon, which closed 1,871 acres to motorized vehicles.

While making the announcement, Secretary Zinke noted that, “Allowing ATVs and other vehicles in Recapture Canyon will open up opportunities for people to enjoy our public lands while still protecting the cultural and natural resources that make the place special.” 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened nearly seven miles of trails in the north end of Recapture Canyon in San Juan County, Utah, to motorized recreation. The decision is welcomed news for off-road enthusiasts who will be able to enjoy 5.6 miles of trails specifically for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use and 1.2 miles of trails that can accommodate full-size vehicles. BLM’s travel management plan lifts a 2007 ban on motorized travel through Recapture Canyon, which closed 1,871 acres to motorized vehicles.

While making the announcement, Secretary Zinke noted that, “Allowing ATVs and other vehicles in Recapture Canyon will open up opportunities for people to enjoy our public lands while still protecting the cultural and natural resources that make the place special.” 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The West Virginia House and Senate has approved legislation (H.B. 2402) to create a special procedure for a person in possession of an abandoned antique vehicle to apply for and receive title to the vehicle.

Legislation (H.B. 2402) to create a special procedure for a person in possession of an abandoned antique vehicle to apply for and receive title to the vehicle was approved by the West Virginia House and Senate. The bill has now been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. Under the measure, the state would search for the owner of the vehicle and provide notice that an application has been filed for title to the vehicle. Antique motor vehicles are those vehicles manufactured more than 25 years before the current date. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The West Virginia House and Senate has approved legislation (H.B. 2402) to create a special procedure for a person in possession of an abandoned antique vehicle to apply for and receive title to the vehicle.

Legislation (H.B. 2402) to create a special procedure for a person in possession of an abandoned antique vehicle to apply for and receive title to the vehicle was approved by the West Virginia House and Senate. The bill has now been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. Under the measure, the state would search for the owner of the vehicle and provide notice that an application has been filed for title to the vehicle. Antique motor vehicles are those vehicles manufactured more than 25 years before the current date. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The West Virginia House and Senate has approved legislation (H.B. 2402) to create a special procedure for a person in possession of an abandoned antique vehicle to apply for and receive title to the vehicle.

Legislation (H.B. 2402) to create a special procedure for a person in possession of an abandoned antique vehicle to apply for and receive title to the vehicle was approved by the West Virginia House and Senate. The bill has now been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. Under the measure, the state would search for the owner of the vehicle and provide notice that an application has been filed for title to the vehicle. Antique motor vehicles are those vehicles manufactured more than 25 years before the current date. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The West Virginia House and Senate has approved legislation (H.B. 2402) to create a special procedure for a person in possession of an abandoned antique vehicle to apply for and receive title to the vehicle.

Legislation (H.B. 2402) to create a special procedure for a person in possession of an abandoned antique vehicle to apply for and receive title to the vehicle was approved by the West Virginia House and Senate. The bill has now been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. Under the measure, the state would search for the owner of the vehicle and provide notice that an application has been filed for title to the vehicle. Antique motor vehicles are those vehicles manufactured more than 25 years before the current date. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The West Virginia House approved a resolution supporting the passage of legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to roll back ethanol fuel requirements.

A West Virginia House Resolution supporting the passage of legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to roll back ethanol fuel requirements was approved by the West Virginia House. The resolution recognizes that ethanol can cause metal corrosion and dissolve certain plastics and rubbers, especially in older motor vehicles that were not constructed with ethanol-compatible materials. The resolution also acknowledges that the U.S. House legislation would prohibit the sale of gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15) to meet artificial Renewable Fuel Standards deadlines. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The West Virginia House approved a resolution supporting the passage of legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to roll back ethanol fuel requirements.

A West Virginia House Resolution supporting the passage of legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to roll back ethanol fuel requirements was approved by the West Virginia House. The resolution recognizes that ethanol can cause metal corrosion and dissolve certain plastics and rubbers, especially in older motor vehicles that were not constructed with ethanol-compatible materials. The resolution also acknowledges that the U.S. House legislation would prohibit the sale of gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15) to meet artificial Renewable Fuel Standards deadlines. 

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