By SEMA Editors

Secure your booth for the SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

Companies planning to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show need to submit booth space applications and deposit prior to Friday, March 27, to participate in the Priority Space Selection process. The space selection process takes place May 4–20, and provides exhibitors with the opportunity to secure the best location for their SEMA Show display. The selection process is based on exhibitor seniority.

To secure your booth for the 2020 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

The 2020 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas. Complete information about the 2020 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Secure your booth for the SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

Companies planning to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show need to submit booth space applications and deposit prior to Friday, March 27, to participate in the Priority Space Selection process. The space selection process takes place May 4–20, and provides exhibitors with the opportunity to secure the best location for their SEMA Show display. The selection process is based on exhibitor seniority.

To secure your booth for the 2020 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

The 2020 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas. Complete information about the 2020 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

ASE Education Foundation Names New Officers and Board

The ASE Education Foundation has announced the officers for its 2020 board of directors. The new chair is Chris Wallace, technical training integration manager, General Motors. Vice Chair Ted Hood is the division sales manager, Genuine Parts Company. Donna Schaar, AVP talent at CarMax Inc., is the new treasurer. Secretary is Michael Godson, professor, Clark College. Lenora Jackson, manager training operations, American Honda Motor Co., serves as past chair.

New members of the board are Todd Berman of Berman Auto Group and Rafael Garcia of Hill Country European Autoworks, as well as two others who joined the board in mid-2019: Mike Hoffman of FedEx Freight and Trey Michael of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Leaving the board after years of valued service are Mark Miller of General Motors, Jim Norton of Jim Norton Toyota and Donny Seyfer of Seyfer Automotive.

Nathan Malinick

Hennessey Performance Appoints Nathan Malinick as Director of Design

Hennessey announced the hiring of Nathan Malinick as director of design. He reports to founder and president, John Hennessey. Nathan will oversee design direction for both Hennessey Performance Engineering and Hennessey Special Vehicles.

Malinick will be responsible for developing the company’s design strategy, philosophy and principles in conjunction with the engineering and manufacturing functions, as well as the marketing and customer insights team.

ARP Now Sponsoring Major GNRS Awards

Automotive Racing Products Inc. (ARP) has taken over sponsorship of the prestigious AMBR (America’s Most Beautiful Roadster) award, beginning with the 2020 edition of the nation’s premier hot rod show.

Automotive Racing Products Inc. (ARP) has taken over sponsorship of the prestigious AMBR (America’s Most Beautiful Roadster) award, beginning with the 2020 edition of the nation’s premier hot rod show. Additionally, the company has gotten behind the Al Slonaker Memorial Award. Named after the founder of the famed Oakland Roadster Show, from which the GNRS evolved, it honors the best non-roadster in the show.

Winners of both the AMBR (Monte Belsham—'32 Ford) and Slonaker (Ron Ernsberger—’36 Willys) awards received smaller-scale “keeper” trophies to take home, as well as a nice check in the amount of $12,500.00.

QA1 Opens New State-of-the-Art Facility

QA1 announced that the company has moved into a brand-new headquarters, located just two miles from QA1’s previous facilities. The new building combines all of QA1’s operations under one roof, providing more than 100,000 sq.-ft. of manufacturing, office, and distribution space. The new address is: 9574 217th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044.

According to the company, the new facility has multiple improvements over the previous facilities, including dedicated machining, fabrication and composites manufacturing cells, an R&D center, complete climate control, and planned space to grow into.

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. Welcomes BMR Suspension

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. welcomes BMR Suspension, a leading suspension manufacturer in the street performance, stock suspension drag racing, and pro touring markets, to its Performance Handling category.

Founded in 1998, BMR has built a reputation for providing reliable performance suspension products for more than 22 different late-model and classic muscle car applications.

Edelbrock Clarification: Edelbrock Is Still in the Nitrous Business

A recent erroneous report stated that Nitrous Supply acquired Edelbrock LLC’s nitrous oxide business. According to the company, Edelbrock is still in the nitrous business and recently sold inventory to Nitrous Supply. Edelbrock stated that the report was not authorized by the company and should be disregarded. Furthermore, Edelbrock LLC is not affiliated with Nitrous Supply, other than as a product vendor. Edelbrock has requested for corrections and/or removal of published stories regarding this matter.

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By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-opposed legislation (S.B. 6156) in Washington to significantly restrict eligibility of collector vehicles and horseless carriages passed the Senate Transportation Committee and now awaits consideration in the Senate Rules Committee.

Under existing law, a collector vehicle must be at least 30 years old, while a horseless carriage must be at least 40 years old. If passed, collector vehicles would be required to be at least 40 years old, while horseless carriages would be defined as being manufactured prior to 1916. The bill would also restrict the issuance of year of manufacture plates and considerably increase registration fees.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-opposed legislation (S.B. 6156) in Washington to significantly restrict eligibility of collector vehicles and horseless carriages passed the Senate Transportation Committee and now awaits consideration in the Senate Rules Committee.

Under existing law, a collector vehicle must be at least 30 years old, while a horseless carriage must be at least 40 years old. If passed, collector vehicles would be required to be at least 40 years old, while horseless carriages would be defined as being manufactured prior to 1916. The bill would also restrict the issuance of year of manufacture plates and considerably increase registration fees.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By Richard Hail

The 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Regional Program kicks off on Saturday, March 7, at the Spring Break Jam in South Padre Island, Texas. Builders age 27 or younger interested in competing for a chance to participate in the 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders and showcase their vehicles at the SEMA Show, November 3-6, in Las Vegas, are encouraged to enter the competition at www.semayoungguns.com.

Since 2014, the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition has served as the automotive industry’s premier vehicle competition. Open exclusively to builders with vehicles on display at the SEMA Show, the competition expanded in 2017 to include a Young Guns category in recognition of rising young builders. This year, SEMA has increased the number of scheduled qualifying events to 13 in an effort to discover an even larger pool of talented builders. One winner from each venue will be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2020 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and entry into SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The Heat Wave Spring Break Jam presented by Espino Las Milpas will feature vehicles from 10 young builders as they compete for a chance to advance to the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition in Las Vegas. The 10 contenders will be selected from applicants who enter the Young Guns regional competition at www.semayoungguns.com.

To learn more about the Young Guns program and to see a list of all 2020 regional events, visit www.semayoungguns.com.

By Richard Hail

The 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Regional Program kicks off on Saturday, March 7, at the Spring Break Jam in South Padre Island, Texas. Builders age 27 or younger interested in competing for a chance to participate in the 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders and showcase their vehicles at the SEMA Show, November 3-6, in Las Vegas, are encouraged to enter the competition at www.semayoungguns.com.

Since 2014, the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition has served as the automotive industry’s premier vehicle competition. Open exclusively to builders with vehicles on display at the SEMA Show, the competition expanded in 2017 to include a Young Guns category in recognition of rising young builders. This year, SEMA has increased the number of scheduled qualifying events to 13 in an effort to discover an even larger pool of talented builders. One winner from each venue will be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2020 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and entry into SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The Heat Wave Spring Break Jam presented by Espino Las Milpas will feature vehicles from 10 young builders as they compete for a chance to advance to the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition in Las Vegas. The 10 contenders will be selected from applicants who enter the Young Guns regional competition at www.semayoungguns.com.

To learn more about the Young Guns program and to see a list of all 2020 regional events, visit www.semayoungguns.com.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1264) has been introduced in Maryland to require the display of a single, rear-mounted registration plate for all classes of vehicles. Under current law, vehicles must display two license plates. The bill would take effect October 1, 2020.

H.B. 1264 currently awaits consideration in the House Environment and Transportation Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 1264) has been introduced in Maryland to require the display of a single, rear-mounted registration plate for all classes of vehicles. Under current law, vehicles must display two license plates. The bill would take effect October 1, 2020.

H.B. 1264 currently awaits consideration in the House Environment and Transportation Committee.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-opposed legislation (H.B. 1258) has been introduced in Maryland to impose an emissions inspection requirement on historic vehicles less than 40 years old. Currently, all historic vehicles are exempt.

In Maryland, a historic vehicle is defined as being 20 years old or older and not substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design.

H.B. 1258 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Environment and Transportation Committee on March 5.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.