Attendee registration for the 2012 SEMA Show—Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, 2012—is now open and available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

Attendee and media registration for the 2012 SEMA Show is now open at www.SEMAShow.com/register. The annual trade-only event takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas.

"Preregistering online is the easiest and most economical way for buyers to obtain credentials to the SEMA Show," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events.

Buyers registering at www.SEMAShow.com/register before the early registration deadline pay just $25. They will also be sent their badges in the mail in advance of the event, allowing them to hit the Show floor immediately when the SEMA Show opens October 30.

While media credentials will be available for pickup onsite in the Media Center, preregistering will avoid delays and ensure that media are able to maximize their time at the Show. Preregistered media will also ensure that media receive updates and press releases in the days leading up to the Show.

About the SEMA Show
The SEMA Show is the leading automotive trade gathering in the world, where manufacturers and buyers of automotive specialty parts and equipment gather to do business each year. The event attracts more than 100,000 industry professionals from more than 100 countries each year. For more details, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

	Boost your branding efforts by participating in the 2012 SEMA News Product and Catalog Showcase featured in the June issue of SEMA News.

Generate buzz for your products and services by participating in the 2012 SEMA News Product and Catalog Showcase featured in the June issue of SEMA News.

The offer builds on the success of the 2011 Product & Catalog Showcase, and the association provides more boost to your branding efforts by keeping the participation price the same as last year.

The Product and Catalog Showcase remains one of the most cost-effective ways to advertise in SEMA News magazine, helping members reach more customers specific to the specialty-equipment market.

Provide a four-color image of your new product or your catalog cover, along with about 75 words of text, and we'll build a 1/6-page ad for you. The cost is $250. Space is limited, so don't delay. View the online version of the 2011 SEMA News Product & Catalog Showcase, featured in the November 2011 issue of SEMA News.

To get started, contact Motor Media at 818-248-4449 or e-mail sales@motormediainc.com.

	Boost your branding efforts by participating in the 2012 SEMA News Product and Catalog Showcase featured in the June issue of SEMA News.

Generate buzz for your products and services by participating in the 2012 SEMA News Product and Catalog Showcase featured in the June issue of SEMA News.

The offer builds on the success of the 2011 Product & Catalog Showcase, and the association provides more boost to your branding efforts by keeping the participation price the same as last year.

The Product and Catalog Showcase remains one of the most cost-effective ways to advertise in SEMA News magazine, helping members reach more customers specific to the specialty-equipment market.

Provide a four-color image of your new product or your catalog cover, along with about 75 words of text, and we'll build a 1/6-page ad for you. The cost is $250. Space is limited, so don't delay. View the online version of the 2011 SEMA News Product & Catalog Showcase, featured in the November 2011 issue of SEMA News.

To get started, contact Motor Media at 818-248-4449 or e-mail sales@motormediainc.com.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a proposal to require the installation of a brake-throttle override (BTO) system on all new passenger cars and light trucks. The agency intends to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 124, Accelerator Control Systems, to address instances of unintended vehicle acceleration. The BTO system would be triggered when the gas pedal and brake are simultaneously applied, or when the accelerator control system is disconnected. The updated rule would not address instances in which the driver accidentally presses down on the accelerator rather than applying the brakes. Many new vehicles already have a BTO system. The NHTSA would provide two or three years for all light-duty vehicles to have the equipment once the rule is finalized. 

Questions may be directed to Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a proposal to require the installation of a brake-throttle override (BTO) system on all new passenger cars and light trucks. The agency intends to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 124, Accelerator Control Systems, to address instances of unintended vehicle acceleration. The BTO system would be triggered when the gas pedal and brake are simultaneously applied, or when the accelerator control system is disconnected. The updated rule would not address instances in which the driver accidentally presses down on the accelerator rather than applying the brakes. Many new vehicles already have a BTO system. The NHTSA would provide two or three years for all light-duty vehicles to have the equipment once the rule is finalized. 

Questions may be directed to Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

SEMA-supported legislation to provide vehicle owners the option of using vintage, original model-year license plates on antique and classic vehicles was signed into law by Governor Tom Corbett. Under the new law, an application fee of $75 would be charged to use year-of-manufacture plates. The law provides that vintage plates must have been issued by the state of Pennsylvania between the years 1906 and 1975, must be provided by the vehicle owner and legible from a reasonable distance. There is no obligation to pay the fee for model-year license plates. Antique vehicle owners may still apply for special antique, classic or collectible plates that bear the designation "antique vehicle."  

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

SEMA-supported legislation to provide vehicle owners the option of using vintage, original model-year license plates on antique and classic vehicles was signed into law by Governor Tom Corbett. Under the new law, an application fee of $75 would be charged to use year-of-manufacture plates. The law provides that vintage plates must have been issued by the state of Pennsylvania between the years 1906 and 1975, must be provided by the vehicle owner and legible from a reasonable distance. There is no obligation to pay the fee for model-year license plates. Antique vehicle owners may still apply for special antique, classic or collectible plates that bear the designation "antique vehicle."  

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

California legislation to exempt all motor vehicles prior to the ’81 model year from the emissions inspection requirement has been granted reconsideration after failing to be approved by a Senate Transportation and Housing Committee vote. The bill failed on a 3–4 vote, with two committee members not voting. The bill will be reconsidered in a future committee hearing. 

More information is available. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

California legislation to exempt all motor vehicles prior to the ’81 model year from the emissions inspection requirement has been granted reconsideration after failing to be approved by a Senate Transportation and Housing Committee vote. The bill failed on a 3–4 vote, with two committee members not voting. The bill will be reconsidered in a future committee hearing. 

More information is available. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

	Ray Harrington

Ray Harrington, founder and president of Harrington Mold and California Pony Cars (CPC), passed away February 13, 2012, due to heart failure.

Born November 19, 1947, in Ontario, California, Harrington attended high school in 1965 when baby boomers were coming of age and Ford’s new Mustang started rolling into showrooms everywhere. Although Harrington was taken with the new Mustang, his first love during his college years was mold making. He gained experience in several mold-making shops in the Inland Empire for many years as a seasoned journeyman before founding Harrington Mold in 1976.

Because Harrington also possessed an obsession for classic automobiles, designing and producing reproduction Mustang parts became a natural extension of his Harrington Mold operation. His first reproduction Mustang part was the standard ’64½–’66 outside rearview mirror, which answered the call for a durable reproduction mirror that wouldn’t fall apart. With this success came the vision to produce an array of reproduction parts. His next undertaking was the ’65 Mustang gas cap followed by an extensive line of reproduction parts that is still sold today. Over the years, CPC’s product line has expanded to classic and late-model Mustang parts and accessories, including a retro wheel line.

On a personal level, Harrington was a health and exercise enthusiast. He participated in several competitive races, including the La Jolla Half Marathon in 2004, 2005 and 2010 and the Claremont Village Freedom 5000 in 2001. He was looking forward to running in the 2012 La Jolla Half Marathon. Harrington is survived by his wife, daughter, mother and sister.