By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified five chemicals that the agency will target with new regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). TSCA was recently amended by the U.S. Congress to provide EPA with greater authority to evaluate chemicals based on the health risks they pose and put in place regulations to eliminate unreasonable risks that are identified. 

The five chemicals that have been identified are Decabromodiphenyl ethers (flame retardant in plastics and polyurethane foam), Hexachlorobutadiene (used in manufacturing of rubber compounds and lubricants and as a solvent), Pentachlorothio-phenol (used in rubber), Tris (4-isopropylphenyl) phosphate (flame retardant in consumer products), and 2,4,6-Tris (tert-butyl) phenol (fuel, oil, gasoline or lubricant additive).

EPA’s regulations limiting exposure to these chemicals are expected to be released by June 2019. 

For more information, please contact Ashley Ailsworth at ashleya@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified five chemicals that the agency will target with new regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). TSCA was recently amended by the U.S. Congress to provide EPA with greater authority to evaluate chemicals based on the health risks they pose and put in place regulations to eliminate unreasonable risks that are identified. 

The five chemicals that have been identified are Decabromodiphenyl ethers (flame retardant in plastics and polyurethane foam), Hexachlorobutadiene (used in manufacturing of rubber compounds and lubricants and as a solvent), Pentachlorothio-phenol (used in rubber), Tris (4-isopropylphenyl) phosphate (flame retardant in consumer products), and 2,4,6-Tris (tert-butyl) phenol (fuel, oil, gasoline or lubricant additive).

EPA’s regulations limiting exposure to these chemicals are expected to be released by June 2019. 

For more information, please contact Ashley Ailsworth at ashleya@sema.org.

By Chad Simon

TV personality Jessi Combs of Velocity Network’s “All Girls Garage” is excited to announce that she and Dennis Pittsenbarger will co-host the 50th-annual SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, 2016, from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., at the Westgate Paradise Event Center.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is the automotive specialty-equipment market’s premier awards ceremony where industry excellence and achievements are celebrated. Held annually, the event is the industry’s single-largest gala attended by nearly 3,000 automotive icons, professionals, supporters and celebrities. This year’s event will feature comedian Larry the Cable Guy, known for his signature catchphrase “Git-R-Done.”

The evening will include the announcement of the SEMA Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, WD of the Year, Manufacturers’ Rep of the Year and Gen III of the Year, and SEMA also will honor this year’s SEMA Hall of Fame inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

Register now for the banquet.

By Chad Simon

TV personality Jessi Combs of Velocity Network’s “All Girls Garage” is excited to announce that she and Dennis Pittsenbarger will co-host the 50th-annual SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, 2016, from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., at the Westgate Paradise Event Center.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is the automotive specialty-equipment market’s premier awards ceremony where industry excellence and achievements are celebrated. Held annually, the event is the industry’s single-largest gala attended by nearly 3,000 automotive icons, professionals, supporters and celebrities. This year’s event will feature comedian Larry the Cable Guy, known for his signature catchphrase “Git-R-Done.”

The evening will include the announcement of the SEMA Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, WD of the Year, Manufacturers’ Rep of the Year and Gen III of the Year, and SEMA also will honor this year’s SEMA Hall of Fame inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

Register now for the banquet.

By Chad Simon

TV personality Jessi Combs of Velocity Network’s “All Girls Garage” is excited to announce that she and Dennis Pittsenbarger will co-host the 50th-annual SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, 2016, from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., at the Westgate Paradise Event Center.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is the automotive specialty-equipment market’s premier awards ceremony where industry excellence and achievements are celebrated. Held annually, the event is the industry’s single-largest gala attended by nearly 3,000 automotive icons, professionals, supporters and celebrities. This year’s event will feature comedian Larry the Cable Guy, known for his signature catchphrase “Git-R-Done.”

The evening will include the announcement of the SEMA Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, WD of the Year, Manufacturers’ Rep of the Year and Gen III of the Year, and SEMA also will honor this year’s SEMA Hall of Fame inductees: Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

Register now for the banquet.

By SEMA Editors

A special limited-time exhibit celebrating Team Penske’s 50 years in motorsports will be on display at the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, December 8–10, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Presented in collaboration with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the exhibit will showcase an exclusive collection of the team’s winning cars in open-wheel, stock-car and sports-car competition from the past five decades, including:

• ’79 Gould PC6 driven by Rick Mears (Indianapolis 500 winner).
• ’81 Norton PC9 driven by Bobby Unser (Indianapolis 500 winner).
• ’94 Marlboro PC23 driven by Al Unser Jr. (Indianapolis 500 winner).
• ’01 Dallara IR2 driven by Helio Castroneves (Indianapolis 500 winner).
• ’12 Dodge Discount Tire Challenger driven by Brad Keselowski (NASCAR Nationwide Series Indianapolis winner).
• ’15 Ford Shell Pennzoil Fusion driven by Joey Logano (Daytona 500 winner).

Team Penske has produced more than 430 major race wins, more than 500 pole positions and 29 national championships across open-wheel, stock-car and sports-car racing competition, including the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series Championship with driver Simon Pagenaud. The team has also earned 16 Indianapolis 500 victories, two Daytona 500 Championships, a Formula 1 win and overall victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Also included in Penske’s PRI Show exhibit will be the PPG Cup Trophy, a ’94 Pushrod display engine and the ’15 Daytona 500 trophy, as well as the Borg-Warner Trophy, which will be on display during Show hours, Thursday, December 8.

Racing legend Bobby Unser and others are scheduled to appear as part of Penske’s 50th anniversary exhibit.

For more information or to register for the 2016 PRI Trade Show, visit www.pri2016.com.

By SEMA Editors

A special limited-time exhibit celebrating Team Penske’s 50 years in motorsports will be on display at the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, December 8–10, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Presented in collaboration with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the exhibit will showcase an exclusive collection of the team’s winning cars in open-wheel, stock-car and sports-car competition from the past five decades, including:

• ’79 Gould PC6 driven by Rick Mears (Indianapolis 500 winner).
• ’81 Norton PC9 driven by Bobby Unser (Indianapolis 500 winner).
• ’94 Marlboro PC23 driven by Al Unser Jr. (Indianapolis 500 winner).
• ’01 Dallara IR2 driven by Helio Castroneves (Indianapolis 500 winner).
• ’12 Dodge Discount Tire Challenger driven by Brad Keselowski (NASCAR Nationwide Series Indianapolis winner).
• ’15 Ford Shell Pennzoil Fusion driven by Joey Logano (Daytona 500 winner).

Team Penske has produced more than 430 major race wins, more than 500 pole positions and 29 national championships across open-wheel, stock-car and sports-car racing competition, including the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series Championship with driver Simon Pagenaud. The team has also earned 16 Indianapolis 500 victories, two Daytona 500 Championships, a Formula 1 win and overall victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Also included in Penske’s PRI Show exhibit will be the PPG Cup Trophy, a ’94 Pushrod display engine and the ’15 Daytona 500 trophy, as well as the Borg-Warner Trophy, which will be on display during Show hours, Thursday, December 8.

Racing legend Bobby Unser and others are scheduled to appear as part of Penske’s 50th anniversary exhibit.

For more information or to register for the 2016 PRI Trade Show, visit www.pri2016.com.

Dennis Pittsenbarger interviews Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Dennis Pittsenbarger interviews Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods at the 2015 SEMA Show.

By Jason Catullo

It’s not too late!

With less than three weeks until the opening of the 2016 SEMA Show, attendees are encouraged to use the SEMA Show floorplan to get acquainted with this year’s layout and to research new exhibitors.

The homepage features the Show Locations Map, highlighting the Show’s sections and the outside layout of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). Clicking on any of the halls will bring up a large map of the layout, showing the companies and booth numbers within the hall. The drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner provides convenient links to areas throughout the Show, including the LVCC’s hall layouts, the Performance Pavilion and all three Silver Lots.

Buyers can use the search tool to locate companies by product keywords. As an example, a search for the term “exhaust” will produce a list of companies offering exhaust-related products, a button graphic with the number of those exhibitors per hall, and their locations on the floorplan. To navigate deeper, buyers can click on any of the buttons to bring up a larger version of the map, and the specific location and booth number for each company.

SEMA Show educational sessions deliver practical, progressive insight, and leverage the Show’s unique gathering of innovative companies and people to support the exchange of ideas.

The Procrastinating Buyer—Two Steps You Must Take Now! (From October 6, 2016)

The 2016 SEMA Show includes the Education Days program throughout the week. This year’s education line-up features well over five-dozen sessions. Topics cover industry trends, technologies and opportunities, while also addressing basic business practices, such as customer service, accounting, marketing and social media.

For the first time in the SEMA Show’s history, educational sessions are scheduled on Friday, providing attendees with more flexibility when finalizing Show plans. The majority of the sessions are free. Check out the complete SEMA Show Education Days schedule.

Sessions are designed to deliver practical, progressive insight, and leverage the Show’s unique gathering of innovative companies and people to support the exchange of ideas. 

Don’t wait! Make plans and register now!

The Procrastinating Buyer—Two Steps You Must Take Now! (From September 30, 2016)

Buyers that have not yet registered for the SEMA Show or reserved a hotel room can still benefit by acting now.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to see the latest hotel deals and rooms available.

To register, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register. If you register prior to Friday, October 14, your badges will be mailed to your company or residence. In addition to having your badges mailed, you’ll save $35 on the on-site registration and be able to arrive at the Show, hit the floor and get down to business.

Once registered, reserve your hotel room. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to see the latest hotel deals and rooms available. All reservations made through the Show’s official housing provider, OnPeak, are backed by a low-rate guarantee. In addition to locking in a low rate, attendees can update or make changes to their reservations without penalty. 

For more information on the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.