Former race car driver Mario Andretti (right) made a celebrity appearance at last year's SEMA Show.

With the 2010 SEMA Show just months away, exhibitors are looking for ways to gain an edge on their competitors on the Showroom floor. There are many creative ways you can distinguish yourself from the thousands of other exhibitors; for instance, having a race car driver, industry icon, TV personality, pop idol, international superstar or any other celebrity or famous vehicle will attract attendees to your booth. SEMA wants to help promote this special attraction.

Complete the Celebrity Appearance Notification to have your famous guest’s appearance publicized. Include your company name, booth number and time they will appear. This information will be available to attendees and media during the Show.

All materials are due by September 3, 2010. Questions? Contact Lisa Shafer at lisas@sema.org or 909/978-6742.

A version of SEMA-model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially constructed vehicles was passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature. The bill has been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

H.B. 4871 defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948. Replica vehicles are defined as being assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that replicate an earlier year, make and model vehicle. Specially constructed vehicles are those reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that have an exterior that does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured vehicle.

The bill allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing both the year in which the vehicle was built and the make, model and year of the vehicle intended to be replicated.

For more information and to send a letter in support, follow this link. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

A version of SEMA-model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially constructed vehicles was passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature. The bill has been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

H.B. 4871 defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948. Replica vehicles are defined as being assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that replicate an earlier year, make and model vehicle. Specially constructed vehicles are those reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that have an exterior that does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured vehicle.

The bill allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing both the year in which the vehicle was built and the make, model and year of the vehicle intended to be replicated.

For more information and to send a letter in support, follow this link. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

A version of SEMA-model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially constructed vehicles was passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature. The bill has been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

H.B. 4871 defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948. Replica vehicles are defined as being assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that replicate an earlier year, make and model vehicle. Specially constructed vehicles are those reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that have an exterior that does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured vehicle.

The bill allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing both the year in which the vehicle was built and the make, model and year of the vehicle intended to be replicated.

For more information and to send a letter in support, follow this link. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

A version of SEMA-model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially constructed vehicles was passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature. The bill has been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

H.B. 4871 defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948. Replica vehicles are defined as being assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that replicate an earlier year, make and model vehicle. Specially constructed vehicles are those reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that have an exterior that does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured vehicle.

The bill allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing both the year in which the vehicle was built and the make, model and year of the vehicle intended to be replicated.

For more information and to send a letter in support, follow this link. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

A version of SEMA-model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially constructed vehicles was passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature. The bill has been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

H.B. 4871 defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948. Replica vehicles are defined as being assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that replicate an earlier year, make and model vehicle. Specially constructed vehicles are those reconstructed or assembled by a non-manufacturer from new or used parts that have an exterior that does not replicate or resemble any other manufactured vehicle.

The bill allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing both the year in which the vehicle was built and the make, model and year of the vehicle intended to be replicated.

For more information and to send a letter in support, follow this link. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

SEMA PAC allows the industry to work together towards a common goal. As we know, political decisions made in Washington directly affect the strength of our industry. From “Cash for Clunkers” to the health care debate, SEMA has fought hard to protect our member companies. SEMA PAC is a crucial tool for increasing the industry’s visibility and clout.

The new SEMA PAC website, www.semapac.com, makes it easy to quickly become “PAC-approved”—an authorization form required by federal law that allows SEMA to share information about the PAC—and to make online, secure contributions.

Questions may be directed to Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org.