SEMA is supporting a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature to reduce the annual registration fee for vehicles 25 years old and older to $5. Under current law, these vehicles are assessed at a rate of $15 per year.

Read more about the bill in the Oklahoma Legislature. For additional details, contact Steve McDonald.

SEMA is supporting a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature to reduce the annual registration fee for vehicles 25 years old and older to $5. Under current law, these vehicles are assessed at a rate of $15 per year.

Read more about the bill in the Oklahoma Legislature. For additional details, contact Steve McDonald.

According to Kansas legislators, support for a SEMA-opposed bill that would allow cities to enforce “nuisance abatement” procedures by notifying affected property owners by use of first-class mail instead of certified mail (with a return receipt) has been withdrawn. There will be no action on the bill this year. The Kansas jurisdiction behind the bill’s introduction has decided to withdraw its support until there is another method to notify property owners of enforcement action.

Nuisance abatement laws are often used by cities to force removal of inoperable vehicles, including parts cars, stored on private property by car collectors. SEMA opposed the bill because without actual and verified notification, owners could risk removal of valuable collector cars and parts, especially when they are not at home to receive a first-class mailing.

For details, contact Steve McDonald.

According to Kansas legislators, support for a SEMA-opposed bill that would allow cities to enforce “nuisance abatement” procedures by notifying affected property owners by use of first-class mail instead of certified mail (with a return receipt) has been withdrawn. There will be no action on the bill this year. The Kansas jurisdiction behind the bill’s introduction has decided to withdraw its support until there is another method to notify property owners of enforcement action.

Nuisance abatement laws are often used by cities to force removal of inoperable vehicles, including parts cars, stored on private property by car collectors. SEMA opposed the bill because without actual and verified notification, owners could risk removal of valuable collector cars and parts, especially when they are not at home to receive a first-class mailing.

For details, contact Steve McDonald.

According to Kansas legislators, support for a SEMA-opposed bill that would allow cities to enforce “nuisance abatement” procedures by notifying affected property owners by use of first-class mail instead of certified mail (with a return receipt) has been withdrawn. There will be no action on the bill this year. The Kansas jurisdiction behind the bill’s introduction has decided to withdraw its support until there is another method to notify property owners of enforcement action.

Nuisance abatement laws are often used by cities to force removal of inoperable vehicles, including parts cars, stored on private property by car collectors. SEMA opposed the bill because without actual and verified notification, owners could risk removal of valuable collector cars and parts, especially when they are not at home to receive a first-class mailing.

For details, contact Steve McDonald.

According to Kansas legislators, support for a SEMA-opposed bill that would allow cities to enforce “nuisance abatement” procedures by notifying affected property owners by use of first-class mail instead of certified mail (with a return receipt) has been withdrawn. There will be no action on the bill this year. The Kansas jurisdiction behind the bill’s introduction has decided to withdraw its support until there is another method to notify property owners of enforcement action.

Nuisance abatement laws are often used by cities to force removal of inoperable vehicles, including parts cars, stored on private property by car collectors. SEMA opposed the bill because without actual and verified notification, owners could risk removal of valuable collector cars and parts, especially when they are not at home to receive a first-class mailing.

For details, contact Steve McDonald.

If you're looking for a sports commuter that can also get you up the mountain for some skiing and boarding, here's a consideration. Brenda Priddy's spy photo crew caught this 2011 Audi A7 powersliding out on a frozen lake with a new feature as yet unspotted: an automatic spoiler.

Riding on a version of the next-generation A6 platform, the A7 will go into production in the second half of this year. Priddy says the United States can expect to see a 300hp supercharged V6 version in addition to a 4.2L V8. While the Mercedes CLS will be the A7's main opposition, BMW's 5 Series GT may also be on the target list.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

If you're looking for a sports commuter that can also get you up the mountain for some skiing and boarding, here's a consideration. Brenda Priddy's spy photo crew caught this 2011 Audi A7 powersliding out on a frozen lake with a new feature as yet unspotted: an automatic spoiler.

Riding on a version of the next-generation A6 platform, the A7 will go into production in the second half of this year. Priddy says the United States can expect to see a 300hp supercharged V6 version in addition to a 4.2L V8. While the Mercedes CLS will be the A7's main opposition, BMW's 5 Series GT may also be on the target list.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

UNCERTAIN FUTURE: USF1 has reportedly asked the FIA for permission to miss the first four races of the 2010 Formula One season. USF1 Executive Vice President Peter Windsor is rumored to be on his way out as well.

SPECTATOR DEATH: Susan Zimmer, a 52-year-old spectator from Wisconsin, was killed Saturday during the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Int’l Raceway when a tire from Antron Brown’s Top Fuel dragster flew over the catch fencing and struck her. She was pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital.

OPTIMISTIC: Atlantic Championship Series owner Bob Johnston is hopeful that 2010 will be a strong year for the oldest open-wheel racing series in American history. The series has introduced a value program that will guarantee any driver paying $495,000 a seat for the 2010 season.

NEW OWNERS: Davey Hamilton, along with Scott Jaske, Joe Kennedy and Jeff Sinden, purchased the Menard Engine Group last week. Hamilton will oversee all aspects of the business.

SPRINT SUB: Paul McMahan will drive the No. 91 Kasey Kahne Racing entry in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in place of injured rookie Cody Darrah.

SWEET RIDE: Formula One veteran Takuma Sato and E.J. Viso have joined KV Racing Technology for the full IZOD IndyCar Series slate this year. Hideki Mutoh has also landed at Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing after spending the last two years with Andretti Autosport.

TWO OUT OF THREE: Levi Jones led only three laps out of a possible 90, but he still left USA Raceway in Tucson, Arizona, as the winner of the USAC Silver Crown and USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car events Sunday. Brad Sweet captured the USAC Mopar National Midget feature.

BIG MONEY: The 28th annual Jim Nace National Open at Selinsgrove (Pa.) Speedway could potentially pay out $26,000 if one driver can win both 22-lap segments during the event scheduled for September 18.

OH MARIO: Conquest Racing will return full time to the IZOD IndyCar Series this season by fielding an entry for series rookie Mario Romancini.

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UNCERTAIN FUTURE: USF1 has reportedly asked the FIA for permission to miss the first four races of the 2010 Formula One season. USF1 Executive Vice President Peter Windsor is rumored to be on his way out as well.

SPECTATOR DEATH: Susan Zimmer, a 52-year-old spectator from Wisconsin, was killed Saturday during the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Int’l Raceway when a tire from Antron Brown’s Top Fuel dragster flew over the catch fencing and struck her. She was pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital.

OPTIMISTIC: Atlantic Championship Series owner Bob Johnston is hopeful that 2010 will be a strong year for the oldest open-wheel racing series in American history. The series has introduced a value program that will guarantee any driver paying $495,000 a seat for the 2010 season.

NEW OWNERS: Davey Hamilton, along with Scott Jaske, Joe Kennedy and Jeff Sinden, purchased the Menard Engine Group last week. Hamilton will oversee all aspects of the business.

SPRINT SUB: Paul McMahan will drive the No. 91 Kasey Kahne Racing entry in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in place of injured rookie Cody Darrah.

SWEET RIDE: Formula One veteran Takuma Sato and E.J. Viso have joined KV Racing Technology for the full IZOD IndyCar Series slate this year. Hideki Mutoh has also landed at Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing after spending the last two years with Andretti Autosport.

TWO OUT OF THREE: Levi Jones led only three laps out of a possible 90, but he still left USA Raceway in Tucson, Arizona, as the winner of the USAC Silver Crown and USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car events Sunday. Brad Sweet captured the USAC Mopar National Midget feature.

BIG MONEY: The 28th annual Jim Nace National Open at Selinsgrove (Pa.) Speedway could potentially pay out $26,000 if one driver can win both 22-lap segments during the event scheduled for September 18.

OH MARIO: Conquest Racing will return full time to the IZOD IndyCar Series this season by fielding an entry for series rookie Mario Romancini.

SUBSCRIBE: National Speed Sport News has been published weekly since 1934. Subscribe to National Speed Sport News for a special industry rate.