By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The California Coastal Commission recently issued a staff report that recommends OHV riding at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) be scaled back and eventually prohibited. Oceano Dunes SVRA encompasses nearly 3,600 acres along the Pacific Ocean, of which OHV use is now limited to 1,500 acres or less. Oceano Dunes became a state OHV park in the 1980s and is the only such park on California’s coast. While SEMA is submitting written comments, the SEMA Action (SAN) is asking OHV businesses and enthusiasts to contact the Commission as well and highlight the importance of allowing responsible OHV use at Oceano Dunes without unreasonable restrictions.

The California Coastal Commission will be reviewing the permit for OHV use at the Oceano Dunes SVRA during its July 11 meeting in San Luis Obispo. The Commission will review staff suggestions to amend the permit, which include a prohibition on night riding, the addition of more fencing to restrict OHV use, eliminating unlimited OHV use on holidays, and increased enforcement efforts focused on vehicle use and speed limits. The Commission will also review proposals to provide year-round protection to a 300-acre endangered species area, which is currently protected on a seasonal basis, and future closures for the purpose of dust control.

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

By SEMA Editors

Despite not knowing the price, when the Corvette C8 is released, many will refer to it as a "supercar." It will have the performance, design, racing technology and sound to compete with the exotic brands.

Rumors surrounding the C8 involved three types of powertrains, two of which had forced induction. But listening to the next Corvette, it’s impossible to make out any superchargers or turbos. Our shooter said, “It sounds like a Camaro SS or something like that, a pure, big V8 engine.”

That's to be expected, since all Corvettes start out with the base model and later add the fancy stuff. This prototype should be dealing with a similar 6.2L unit seen in the C7, only mounted behind the driver.

Of course, to get those 700-plus horsepower numbers, the C8 will have to get some kind of forced induction. Rumors suggest a 5.5L twin-turbo will motivate the Z06, but there’s a couple more years before that comes out.

By SEMA Editors

Despite not knowing the price, when the Corvette C8 is released, many will refer to it as a "supercar." It will have the performance, design, racing technology and sound to compete with the exotic brands.

Rumors surrounding the C8 involved three types of powertrains, two of which had forced induction. But listening to the next Corvette, it’s impossible to make out any superchargers or turbos. Our shooter said, “It sounds like a Camaro SS or something like that, a pure, big V8 engine.”

That's to be expected, since all Corvettes start out with the base model and later add the fancy stuff. This prototype should be dealing with a similar 6.2L unit seen in the C7, only mounted behind the driver.

Of course, to get those 700-plus horsepower numbers, the C8 will have to get some kind of forced induction. Rumors suggest a 5.5L twin-turbo will motivate the Z06, but there’s a couple more years before that comes out.

By SEMA Editors

Despite not knowing the price, when the Corvette C8 is released, many will refer to it as a "supercar." It will have the performance, design, racing technology and sound to compete with the exotic brands.

Rumors surrounding the C8 involved three types of powertrains, two of which had forced induction. But listening to the next Corvette, it’s impossible to make out any superchargers or turbos. Our shooter said, “It sounds like a Camaro SS or something like that, a pure, big V8 engine.”

That's to be expected, since all Corvettes start out with the base model and later add the fancy stuff. This prototype should be dealing with a similar 6.2L unit seen in the C7, only mounted behind the driver.

Of course, to get those 700-plus horsepower numbers, the C8 will have to get some kind of forced induction. Rumors suggest a 5.5L twin-turbo will motivate the Z06, but there’s a couple more years before that comes out.

By Rachel Tatum

The “SEMA Battle of the Builders” TV special re-airs tomorrow, July 5, on MotorTrend TV.

Mark your calendars. Set your DVRs. The “SEMA Battle of the Builders” TV special re-airs tomorrow, July 5, on MotorTrend TV.

The one-hour program takes viewers behind the scenes of the 2018 SEMA Show, with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they follow the 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The competition, which features some of the world's best vehicle builders, honors and recognizes the talent and craftsmanship of those with vehicles displayed at the 2018 SEMA Show. To tune in, check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit www.semashow.com/botb.

To learn more about the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, including how to enter the 2019 competition, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By Rachel Tatum

The “SEMA Battle of the Builders” TV special re-airs tomorrow, July 5, on MotorTrend TV.

Mark your calendars. Set your DVRs. The “SEMA Battle of the Builders” TV special re-airs tomorrow, July 5, on MotorTrend TV.

The one-hour program takes viewers behind the scenes of the 2018 SEMA Show, with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they follow the 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The competition, which features some of the world's best vehicle builders, honors and recognizes the talent and craftsmanship of those with vehicles displayed at the 2018 SEMA Show. To tune in, check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit www.semashow.com/botb.

To learn more about the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, including how to enter the 2019 competition, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

At the recent Exhibitor Summit, SEMA’s Maurice O’Connell talked with exhibitors about utilizing the feature vehicle opportunity at the 2019 SEMA Show.

At the recent Exhibitor Summit, SEMA’s Maurice O’Connell talked with exhibitors about utilizing the feature vehicle opportunity at the 2019 SEMA Show.

At the recent Exhibitor Summit, SEMA’s Maurice O’Connell talked with exhibitors about utilizing the feature vehicle opportunity at the 2019 SEMA Show.

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