By Becca Butler

If Ford brought back the ’69 F-100, what would it look like? This was the inspiration behind John Yieser’s F-2000 that landed a spot in the Top 21 of the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition. Sponsored by Hella Inc., Yieser purchased the vehicle for $2,000 in quarters more than 10 years ago, and has since transformed it into the perfect blend for both the hot-rod and off-road lover.

The Battle of the Builders competition, which took place during the 2015 SEMA Show, was open exclusively to builders with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the Show, bringing together the most talented builders and customizers in the country. With nearly 300 vehicles entered in the competition, this F-2000 stood out among the rest, earning itself a spot among the top 21.

Check out this video to learn more about this build, and visit our YouTube channel to see similar videos.

New this year will be the introduction of “Young Guns” (under 35) who will be singled out for special recognition. Builders with vehicles from all market segments are encouraged to enter.

For more information and to enter the competition, visit www.semaignited.com.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Senate Environmental Quality Committee did not approve legislation to require the Air Resources Board to expand the state’s program for the retirement and replacement of older passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks.

Legislation to require the Air Resources Board to expand the state’s program for the retirement and replacement of older passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks was not approved by the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate Transportation Committee and full Assembly. Current law provides for “an enhanced fleet modernization program” to be administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair based on guidelines adopted by the Air Resources Board. Beginning in the ’16–’17 fiscal year, the bill would have required the agencies to set specific and measurable goals for the program’s expansion. While the bill was granted “reconsideration” by the committee, it is unlikely to re-emerge and is essentially dead for the year.  

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Senate Environmental Quality Committee did not approve legislation to require the Air Resources Board to expand the state’s program for the retirement and replacement of older passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks.

Legislation to require the Air Resources Board to expand the state’s program for the retirement and replacement of older passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks was not approved by the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate Transportation Committee and full Assembly. Current law provides for “an enhanced fleet modernization program” to be administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair based on guidelines adopted by the Air Resources Board. Beginning in the ’16–’17 fiscal year, the bill would have required the agencies to set specific and measurable goals for the program’s expansion. While the bill was granted “reconsideration” by the committee, it is unlikely to re-emerge and is essentially dead for the year.  

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Senate Environmental Quality Committee did not approve legislation to require the Air Resources Board to expand the state’s program for the retirement and replacement of older passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks.

Legislation to require the Air Resources Board to expand the state’s program for the retirement and replacement of older passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks was not approved by the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate Transportation Committee and full Assembly. Current law provides for “an enhanced fleet modernization program” to be administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair based on guidelines adopted by the Air Resources Board. Beginning in the ’16–’17 fiscal year, the bill would have required the agencies to set specific and measurable goals for the program’s expansion. While the bill was granted “reconsideration” by the committee, it is unlikely to re-emerge and is essentially dead for the year.  

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

By Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) will have a booth at the Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour to let motorsports fans know about the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is on the move this summer to let motorsports participants and fans know about the “Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act”—the Congressional bill that clarifies that street vehicles may continue to be converted into race cars used solely on the track.  

Up next is the inaugural Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour. Join us July 17–22 for six days of the hottest rides, the coolest cars and the brightest stars! The event is a thrilling combination of car shows, a driving tour and nightly concerts. SAN representatives will be on hand to explain why the future of racing is at risk, update visitors on the current status of the RPM Act and let the hobby community know how they can help protect racing.  

Each day’s events will feature a car show complete with vendors, exhibits, food and beverages with admittance free to the general public. Every night will end with a ticketed concert featuring the legends of country music. Owners of hot rods, street rods, motorcycles and classic automobiles are encouraged to go on tour with Rev’n Rods & Heartland for one stop or even the whole trip. Each registration includes two free nightly concert tickets per vehicle. 

The details for each stop are as follows:

July 17 – Nashville, Tennessee, at Fontanel, featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye.
July 18 – Southaven, Mississippi, at Landers Center, featuring Restless Heart.
July 19 – Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at A.C. Brase Arena, featuring Terri Clark.
July 20 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, at Beech Bend Raceway Park, featuring Pam Tillis.
July 21 – Bean Blossom, Indiana, at Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival Center, featuring James Otto.
July 22 – Indianapolis, Indiana, at Indiana State Fairgrounds, featuring John Michael Montgomery.

Visit www.revntour.com for more information. Those in attendance are invited and encouraged to stop by the SAN booth to learn more about the RPM Act.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) will have a booth at the Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour to let motorsports fans know about the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is on the move this summer to let motorsports participants and fans know about the “Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act”—the Congressional bill that clarifies that street vehicles may continue to be converted into race cars used solely on the track.  

Up next is the inaugural Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour. Join us July 17–22 for six days of the hottest rides, the coolest cars and the brightest stars! The event is a thrilling combination of car shows, a driving tour and nightly concerts. SAN representatives will be on hand to explain why the future of racing is at risk, update visitors on the current status of the RPM Act and let the hobby community know how they can help protect racing.  

Each day’s events will feature a car show complete with vendors, exhibits, food and beverages with admittance free to the general public. Every night will end with a ticketed concert featuring the legends of country music. Owners of hot rods, street rods, motorcycles and classic automobiles are encouraged to go on tour with Rev’n Rods & Heartland for one stop or even the whole trip. Each registration includes two free nightly concert tickets per vehicle. 

The details for each stop are as follows:

July 17 – Nashville, Tennessee, at Fontanel, featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye.
July 18 – Southaven, Mississippi, at Landers Center, featuring Restless Heart.
July 19 – Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at A.C. Brase Arena, featuring Terri Clark.
July 20 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, at Beech Bend Raceway Park, featuring Pam Tillis.
July 21 – Bean Blossom, Indiana, at Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival Center, featuring James Otto.
July 22 – Indianapolis, Indiana, at Indiana State Fairgrounds, featuring John Michael Montgomery.

Visit www.revntour.com for more information. Those in attendance are invited and encouraged to stop by the SAN booth to learn more about the RPM Act.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) will have a booth at the Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour to let motorsports fans know about the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is on the move this summer to let motorsports participants and fans know about the “Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act”—the Congressional bill that clarifies that street vehicles may continue to be converted into race cars used solely on the track.  

Up next is the inaugural Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour. Join us July 17–22 for six days of the hottest rides, the coolest cars and the brightest stars! The event is a thrilling combination of car shows, a driving tour and nightly concerts. SAN representatives will be on hand to explain why the future of racing is at risk, update visitors on the current status of the RPM Act and let the hobby community know how they can help protect racing.  

Each day’s events will feature a car show complete with vendors, exhibits, food and beverages with admittance free to the general public. Every night will end with a ticketed concert featuring the legends of country music. Owners of hot rods, street rods, motorcycles and classic automobiles are encouraged to go on tour with Rev’n Rods & Heartland for one stop or even the whole trip. Each registration includes two free nightly concert tickets per vehicle. 

The details for each stop are as follows:

July 17 – Nashville, Tennessee, at Fontanel, featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye.
July 18 – Southaven, Mississippi, at Landers Center, featuring Restless Heart.
July 19 – Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at A.C. Brase Arena, featuring Terri Clark.
July 20 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, at Beech Bend Raceway Park, featuring Pam Tillis.
July 21 – Bean Blossom, Indiana, at Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival Center, featuring James Otto.
July 22 – Indianapolis, Indiana, at Indiana State Fairgrounds, featuring John Michael Montgomery.

Visit www.revntour.com for more information. Those in attendance are invited and encouraged to stop by the SAN booth to learn more about the RPM Act.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) will have a booth at the Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour to let motorsports fans know about the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is on the move this summer to let motorsports participants and fans know about the “Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act”—the Congressional bill that clarifies that street vehicles may continue to be converted into race cars used solely on the track.  

Up next is the inaugural Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour. Join us July 17–22 for six days of the hottest rides, the coolest cars and the brightest stars! The event is a thrilling combination of car shows, a driving tour and nightly concerts. SAN representatives will be on hand to explain why the future of racing is at risk, update visitors on the current status of the RPM Act and let the hobby community know how they can help protect racing.  

Each day’s events will feature a car show complete with vendors, exhibits, food and beverages with admittance free to the general public. Every night will end with a ticketed concert featuring the legends of country music. Owners of hot rods, street rods, motorcycles and classic automobiles are encouraged to go on tour with Rev’n Rods & Heartland for one stop or even the whole trip. Each registration includes two free nightly concert tickets per vehicle. 

The details for each stop are as follows:

July 17 – Nashville, Tennessee, at Fontanel, featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye.
July 18 – Southaven, Mississippi, at Landers Center, featuring Restless Heart.
July 19 – Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at A.C. Brase Arena, featuring Terri Clark.
July 20 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, at Beech Bend Raceway Park, featuring Pam Tillis.
July 21 – Bean Blossom, Indiana, at Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival Center, featuring James Otto.
July 22 – Indianapolis, Indiana, at Indiana State Fairgrounds, featuring John Michael Montgomery.

Visit www.revntour.com for more information. Those in attendance are invited and encouraged to stop by the SAN booth to learn more about the RPM Act.

By Washington, D.C., Staff

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) will have a booth at the Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour to let motorsports fans know about the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is on the move this summer to let motorsports participants and fans know about the “Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act”—the Congressional bill that clarifies that street vehicles may continue to be converted into race cars used solely on the track.  

Up next is the inaugural Rev’n Rods & Heartland Music Tour. Join us July 17–22 for six days of the hottest rides, the coolest cars and the brightest stars! The event is a thrilling combination of car shows, a driving tour and nightly concerts. SAN representatives will be on hand to explain why the future of racing is at risk, update visitors on the current status of the RPM Act and let the hobby community know how they can help protect racing.  

Each day’s events will feature a car show complete with vendors, exhibits, food and beverages with admittance free to the general public. Every night will end with a ticketed concert featuring the legends of country music. Owners of hot rods, street rods, motorcycles and classic automobiles are encouraged to go on tour with Rev’n Rods & Heartland for one stop or even the whole trip. Each registration includes two free nightly concert tickets per vehicle. 

The details for each stop are as follows:

July 17 – Nashville, Tennessee, at Fontanel, featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye.
July 18 – Southaven, Mississippi, at Landers Center, featuring Restless Heart.
July 19 – Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at A.C. Brase Arena, featuring Terri Clark.
July 20 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, at Beech Bend Raceway Park, featuring Pam Tillis.
July 21 – Bean Blossom, Indiana, at Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival Center, featuring James Otto.
July 22 – Indianapolis, Indiana, at Indiana State Fairgrounds, featuring John Michael Montgomery.

Visit www.revntour.com for more information. Those in attendance are invited and encouraged to stop by the SAN booth to learn more about the RPM Act.

By Becca Butler

A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year.

Exhibitors interested in hosting an official press conference at the 2016 SEMA Show have until Friday, July 29, to submit their applications.

A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. And while they can be effective in reaching a large number of media, they do require a great deal of preparation. If your company is interested in hosting a press conference at this year’s Show, here’s some important information:

• What You Need to Know About Hosting a Press Conference.
• How to Host a Successful SEMA Show Press Conference (video).

A list of all the PR opportunities for exhibitors is available in the Exhibitor Services Manual. For more information on hosting a press conference, contact Becca Butler at beccab@sema.org, 909-978-6669.