By Della Domingo

	At last year's Installation Gala, SEMA thanked Immediate Past Chairman Paul "Scooter" Brothers for his service to the industry.

Leaders and volunteers from the automotive accessories industry will be honored during the annual SEMA Installation Gala, Friday, July 18, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California.

Among the individuals being recognized are the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees: Nile Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler and Fred C. Offenhauser. Others being recognized during the gala include the newly elected SEMA Board members, Greg Adler and Tim Martin, and those concluding their term as SEMA Board members, JR Moore and Steve Wolcott.

“We’re fortunate to have an industry filled with passionate, hard-working individuals,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “And we’re even more fortunate to have volunteers who go above and beyond in assisting the industry. It’s our privilege to pay tribute to some of these amazing leaders during the upcoming SEMA Installation Gala.”

Themed “Leaders and Legends,” the 2014 SEMA Installation Gala will feature up-and-coming industry leaders and esteemed icons from the automotive accessories world. The celebration will include dinner and a cocktail reception where the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races will take place. The race, which features more than 200 gravity-powered toy cars made from a block of wood, plastic wheels and metal axles, is a fundraiser for SEMA Cares—an industry group that supports various children charities.

Tickets to the SEMA Installation Gala are available at www.SEMA.org/gala, or by contacting Jamie Eriksen at jamiee@sema.org or 909-978-6737. Details about the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races are available from Susan Alfonso at susana@sema.org or 909-978-6687.

By Luanne Brown

SEMA Chairman Nate Shelton encourages participation in the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races to benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Each year, generous individuals around the United States step up to sponsor cars for SEMA's Pinewood Drag Races, and SEMA councils challenge each other for the Council Cup. This is all done in support of SEMA Cares charities, such as Childhelp and Victory Junction, which both support children in need. This year's event will take place near the historic Pomona Raceway—the perfect setting for a drag race—at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California, July 18, 2014. No one is more encouraged by the volume of this year's Pinewood Drag Races sponsorships than SEMA Chairman of the Board Nate Shelton.

"Pomona is home to some of the most historic drag racing in history, and it's the perfect setting for serious SEMA competition that ultimately helps children in need," said Shelton. "SEMA supporters will race some of the coolest Pinewoods around, and you too can be part of the action. Help a child in need by sponsoring a Pinewood racer today."

Every SEMA member is encouraged to help SEMA Cares and show that our industry can come together to raise money for two great charities. Sponsor your Pinewood car today.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races take place at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California, Friday, July 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m.

Proceeds from the races benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a car for the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races is easy and rewarding. Help someone in need today.

By Luanne Brown

SEMA Chairman Nate Shelton encourages participation in the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races to benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Each year, generous individuals around the United States step up to sponsor cars for SEMA's Pinewood Drag Races, and SEMA councils challenge each other for the Council Cup. This is all done in support of SEMA Cares charities, such as Childhelp and Victory Junction, which both support children in need. This year's event will take place near the historic Pomona Raceway—the perfect setting for a drag race—at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California, July 18, 2014. No one is more encouraged by the volume of this year's Pinewood Drag Races sponsorships than SEMA Chairman of the Board Nate Shelton.

"Pomona is home to some of the most historic drag racing in history, and it's the perfect setting for serious SEMA competition that ultimately helps children in need," said Shelton. "SEMA supporters will race some of the coolest Pinewoods around, and you too can be part of the action. Help a child in need by sponsoring a Pinewood racer today."

Every SEMA member is encouraged to help SEMA Cares and show that our industry can come together to raise money for two great charities. Sponsor your Pinewood car today.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races take place at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California, Friday, July 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m.

Proceeds from the races benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a car for the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races is easy and rewarding. Help someone in need today.

By Luanne Brown

SEMA Chairman Nate Shelton encourages participation in the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races to benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Each year, generous individuals around the United States step up to sponsor cars for SEMA's Pinewood Drag Races, and SEMA councils challenge each other for the Council Cup. This is all done in support of SEMA Cares charities, such as Childhelp and Victory Junction, which both support children in need. This year's event will take place near the historic Pomona Raceway—the perfect setting for a drag race—at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California, July 18, 2014. No one is more encouraged by the volume of this year's Pinewood Drag Races sponsorships than SEMA Chairman of the Board Nate Shelton.

"Pomona is home to some of the most historic drag racing in history, and it's the perfect setting for serious SEMA competition that ultimately helps children in need," said Shelton. "SEMA supporters will race some of the coolest Pinewoods around, and you too can be part of the action. Help a child in need by sponsoring a Pinewood racer today."

Every SEMA member is encouraged to help SEMA Cares and show that our industry can come together to raise money for two great charities. Sponsor your Pinewood car today.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races take place at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California, Friday, July 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m.

Proceeds from the races benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a car for the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races is easy and rewarding. Help someone in need today.

By Luanne Brown

SEMA Chairman Nate Shelton encourages participation in the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races to benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction.

Each year, generous individuals around the United States step up to sponsor cars for SEMA's Pinewood Drag Races, and SEMA councils challenge each other for the Council Cup. This is all done in support of SEMA Cares charities, such as Childhelp and Victory Junction, which both support children in need. This year's event will take place near the historic Pomona Raceway—the perfect setting for a drag race—at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California, July 18, 2014. No one is more encouraged by the volume of this year's Pinewood Drag Races sponsorships than SEMA Chairman of the Board Nate Shelton.

"Pomona is home to some of the most historic drag racing in history, and it's the perfect setting for serious SEMA competition that ultimately helps children in need," said Shelton. "SEMA supporters will race some of the coolest Pinewoods around, and you too can be part of the action. Help a child in need by sponsoring a Pinewood racer today."

Every SEMA member is encouraged to help SEMA Cares and show that our industry can come together to raise money for two great charities. Sponsor your Pinewood car today.

Held in conjunction with the annual SEMA Installation Gala, the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races take place at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Convention Center in Pomona, California, Friday, July 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m.

Proceeds from the races benefit SEMA Cares charities, including Childhelp and Victory Junction. Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction provides the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Sponsoring a car for the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races is easy and rewarding. Help someone in need today.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Rhode Island Senate and House approved identical legislation to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year of manufacture plates for antique vehicles.

Identical legislation to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year of manufacture plates for antique vehicles was approved by the Rhode Island Senate and House. Both bills will now be sent to Governor Lincoln Chafee for his signature and enactment into law.

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 Rhode Island Senate and House approved identical legislation to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year of manufacture plates for antique vehicles.

Identical legislation to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year of manufacture plates for antique vehicles was approved by the Rhode Island Senate and House. Both bills will now be sent to Governor Lincoln Chafee for his signature and enactment into law.

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