By John Santos

Journalists who register and request meetings for the 2021 MPMC Media Trade Conference at https://sites.sema.org/mtc before December 11, will receive priority and receive the best possible schedule. Taking place entirely online January 26-28, 2021, the event helps journalists secure private, uninterrupted meetings with motorsports manufacturers quickly, easily and efficiently.

Rather than a simple phone call or random Zoom meeting, manufacturers will be set up for three days of media interviews and may have product demonstrations and technical experts prepared for the interviews. The event will be the best time for journalists to hear from key company spokespersons, see new products in action and find out what manufacturers have planned for the upcoming year.

Learn more and sign up at https://sites.sema.org/mtc contact pr@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed SEMA-supported legislation to create a commission that would recommend ways to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, which was commissioned in 1926 as the first all-paved U.S. highway. The “Route 66 Centennial Commission Act,” S. 1014, creates a 15-person commission with representatives appointed by the President of the United States based on recommendations from the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. House and Senate Republican and Democratic leaders, and the Governors of Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

The commission has two years to make recommendations to Congress for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. It may recommend the production of various written materials, films and documentaries, education programs, artistic works, commemorative memorabilia and celebrations to commemorate Route 66’s storied history. The legislation unanimously passed the U.S. Senate in August, which now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature.  

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed SEMA-supported legislation to create a commission that would recommend ways to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, which was commissioned in 1926 as the first all-paved U.S. highway. The “Route 66 Centennial Commission Act,” S. 1014, creates a 15-person commission with representatives appointed by the President of the United States based on recommendations from the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. House and Senate Republican and Democratic leaders, and the Governors of Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

The commission has two years to make recommendations to Congress for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. It may recommend the production of various written materials, films and documentaries, education programs, artistic works, commemorative memorabilia and celebrations to commemorate Route 66’s storied history. The legislation unanimously passed the U.S. Senate in August, which now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature.  

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

By SEMA Editors

Even though SEMA360 is in the rearview mirror, Toyota’s SEMA builds continue to gain steam.

The GR Supra Sport Top went under the knife in Episode 2, as the team began the actual surgery involved in cutting the roof off the sports car. On the overlanding side of the house, the TRD Sport Trailer’s backbone started to take shape, along with serious features that bring comfort and livability to the great outdoors.

Continue to follow along, as the team at the Toyota Motorsports Garage works through the challenges of these two unique builds at the links below:

TRD Sport Trailer – Episode 2

GRSupra Sport Top – Episode 2

These two episodes are far from the end of the SEMA story. Toyota will drop a full press kit for Wave 2 content later in the month. Stay tuned to see how the cars turn out in their finished form.

By SEMA Editors

Even though SEMA360 is in the rearview mirror, Toyota’s SEMA builds continue to gain steam.

The GR Supra Sport Top went under the knife in Episode 2, as the team began the actual surgery involved in cutting the roof off the sports car. On the overlanding side of the house, the TRD Sport Trailer’s backbone started to take shape, along with serious features that bring comfort and livability to the great outdoors.

Continue to follow along, as the team at the Toyota Motorsports Garage works through the challenges of these two unique builds at the links below:

TRD Sport Trailer – Episode 2

GRSupra Sport Top – Episode 2

These two episodes are far from the end of the SEMA story. Toyota will drop a full press kit for Wave 2 content later in the month. Stay tuned to see how the cars turn out in their finished form.

By Ashley Reyes

Whether it’s a vroom, a honk or a zoom, the industry is raising awareness and helping children in need by participating in the #MotorSoundChallenge on social media.

Issued by SEMA Cares, the #MotorSound Challenge is an activity involving making the sound of a motor engine with your mouth, recording it and posting the video to your social media account with the hashtag #MotorSoundChallenge. The goal? Promote awareness and encourage friends and colleagues to make a charitable donation to SEMA Cares.

Donations help support the charities that best reflect the values of the automotive specialty equipment industry, including the Austin Hatcher Foundation for pediatric cancer, Childhelp for the prevention and treatment of child abuse, and the Victory Junction camp for children with serious medical conditions and serious illnesses.

Take the challenge by posting your video with the hashtag #MotorSoundChallenge, tag your friends and colleagues encouraging them to do the same, and follow the hashtag to see and hear the industry’s motor sounds!

Support for SEMA Cares is also available through direct donation, or by purchasing a SEMA Cares Build-at-Home Pinewood Derby Car.

By Ashley Reyes

Whether it’s a vroom, a honk or a zoom, the industry is raising awareness and helping children in need by participating in the #MotorSoundChallenge on social media.

Issued by SEMA Cares, the #MotorSound Challenge is an activity involving making the sound of a motor engine with your mouth, recording it and posting the video to your social media account with the hashtag #MotorSoundChallenge. The goal? Promote awareness and encourage friends and colleagues to make a charitable donation to SEMA Cares.

Donations help support the charities that best reflect the values of the automotive specialty equipment industry, including the Austin Hatcher Foundation for pediatric cancer, Childhelp for the prevention and treatment of child abuse, and the Victory Junction camp for children with serious medical conditions and serious illnesses.

Take the challenge by posting your video with the hashtag #MotorSoundChallenge, tag your friends and colleagues encouraging them to do the same, and follow the hashtag to see and hear the industry’s motor sounds!

Support for SEMA Cares is also available through direct donation, or by purchasing a SEMA Cares Build-at-Home Pinewood Derby Car.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Congressional lawmakers are seeking to reach agreement on a $908 billion coronavirus stimulus plan crafted by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators. Several issues remain unresolved such as whether to include a SEMA-supported temporary federal liability shield against COVID-related lawsuits and funding for state and local governments.

The bill would reopen the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide loans for businesses with 300 or fewer employees. The loans are forgiven if requirements are met, and amounts spent on business expenses would not be taxable. The bill could also make it easier for businesses to file loan forgiveness applications, especially for loans of $150,000 or less.

The bill would extend $300 weekly federal supplement unemployment insurance for four months and provide relief funds for child care, education, farmers, airlines, the U.S. Postal Service and vaccine development, among other provisions. The proposal does not currently include a second round of direct payments for individuals (adults and children).

Lawmakers will be seeking to reach agreement on the coronavirus relief package during the week of December 14.

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Congressional lawmakers are seeking to reach agreement on a $908 billion coronavirus stimulus plan crafted by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators. Several issues remain unresolved such as whether to include a SEMA-supported temporary federal liability shield against COVID-related lawsuits and funding for state and local governments.

The bill would reopen the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide loans for businesses with 300 or fewer employees. The loans are forgiven if requirements are met, and amounts spent on business expenses would not be taxable. The bill could also make it easier for businesses to file loan forgiveness applications, especially for loans of $150,000 or less.

The bill would extend $300 weekly federal supplement unemployment insurance for four months and provide relief funds for child care, education, farmers, airlines, the U.S. Postal Service and vaccine development, among other provisions. The proposal does not currently include a second round of direct payments for individuals (adults and children).

Lawmakers will be seeking to reach agreement on the coronavirus relief package during the week of December 14.

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Platinum status represents SDC manufacturers that have achieved the pinnacle of product data by putting in the extra effort to provide resellers with the most complete data sets available.

Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

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