By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation that originally prohibited the sale and distribution of corn-based ethanol if at least two other New England states pass a similar prohibition was amended and approved by the Maine Legislature. Under the amendment, 10 other states or a number of states with a collective population of 30,000,000 would have to pass the prohibition before the Maine law could go into effect. LD 115 will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation that originally prohibited the sale and distribution of corn-based ethanol if at least two other New England states pass a similar prohibition was amended and approved by the Maine Legislature. Under the amendment, 10 other states or a number of states with a collective population of 30,000,000 would have to pass the prohibition before the Maine law could go into effect. LD 115 will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation that originally prohibited the sale and distribution of corn-based ethanol if at least two other New England states pass a similar prohibition was amended and approved by the Maine Legislature. Under the amendment, 10 other states or a number of states with a collective population of 30,000,000 would have to pass the prohibition before the Maine law could go into effect. LD 115 will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA News Staff
Photos courtesy of General Motors

	At 74 hp per liter, the ’14 Corvette Stingray LT1 has greater power density than the C6 Corvette’s LS3 6.2L engine and even the C6 Z06’s racing-derived 7.0L LS7.
	The ’14 Corvette Stingray’s all-new LT1 6.2L V8 engine is SAE-certified at 460 hp at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,600 rpm, with the available performance exhaust system.

The ’14 Corvette Stingray’s all-new LT1 6.2L V8 engine is SAE-certified at 460 hp at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,600 rpm, with the available performance exhaust system, Chevrolet announced Tuesday.

The Stingray is SAE-certified at 455 hp and 460 lb.-ft. with the standard exhaust system. They are the highest standard power ratings ever for the Corvette, delivered with efficiency that is expected to exceed 26 mpg on the highway.

Chevrolet estimates the Corvette will run from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds.

“The ’14 Corvette Stingray’s LT1 engine is a triumph of advanced technology, delivering more power and torque than ever before with greater efficiency,” said Jordan Lee, small-block chief engineer.

“The LT1’s performance complements the Corvette’s low mass with a tremendous feeling of power that builds as the rpm climbs. Drivers will experience more power and acceleration than ever before with the standard engine—in fact, its power and torque surpass many uplevel engines offered by competitors.”

At 74 hp per liter, the LT1 has greater power density than the C6 Corvette’s LS3 6.2L engine and even the C6 Z06’s racing-derived 7.0L LS7. It also produces comparable torque to the LS7—up to 4,700 rpm—and its peak torque is within 5 lb.-ft. of the 7.0L engine. That torque is generated early and sustained across the rpm band, with 316 lb.-ft. available at only 1,000 rpm and 90% of peak torque available from 3,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm.

The new LT1 engine’s high output, and high-power density and efficiency are due to several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing, which support an advanced combustion system.

The ’14 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale this fall, with a convertible following by the end of the year—each sharing an all-new aluminum frame structure and enhanced chassis, as well as completely new exterior and interior designs.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Speed Energy and Summit Racing's Bigfoot racing team at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Bigfoot Returns to St. Louis for Stadium Super Trucks
For the first time in almost 15 years, Team Bigfoot is returning to the Edward Jones dome in downtown St. Louis to defend their hometown turf as part of the Robby Gordon/Speed Energy Stadium Super Trucks event, Saturday, June 8. Bigfoot driver and world-record holder Dan Runte in the Summit Racing Equipment Bigfoot #18 will join forces with teammate Larry Swim in the Speed Energy Bigfoot #19 to defend the team's home territory against the competition in the dome.

Diesel Motorsports Announces 2013 National Drag Racing Schedule
The National Association of Diesel Motorsports (NADM) and product sponsor Champion Blue Flame Motor Oil have released their 2013 national event schedule for diesel drag-racing and sled-pulling competition.

Competitors in 10 classes chased points toward a year-end prize and the title of World Champion at the NMCA West Coast Shootout in Pomona.

NMCA West Coast Shootout in Pomona Winners Announced
Results are in for the Flowmaster NMCA WEST racing series at Auto Club Raceway of Pomona in Pomona, California, May 16–19. The third annual JE Pistons NMCA WEST Coast Shootout, presented by Lucas Oil, was the second of four races where drivers earned championship points.

Competitors in 10 classes, including the six-second 240-mph Garrett Turbo Pro Street cars, chased points toward a year-end prize and the title of World Champion. Event champions took home a Wally trophy.

The complete list of winners is available on the NMCA website.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Speed Energy and Summit Racing's Bigfoot racing team at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Bigfoot Returns to St. Louis for Stadium Super Trucks
For the first time in almost 15 years, Team Bigfoot is returning to the Edward Jones dome in downtown St. Louis to defend their hometown turf as part of the Robby Gordon/Speed Energy Stadium Super Trucks event, Saturday, June 8. Bigfoot driver and world-record holder Dan Runte in the Summit Racing Equipment Bigfoot #18 will join forces with teammate Larry Swim in the Speed Energy Bigfoot #19 to defend the team's home territory against the competition in the dome.

Diesel Motorsports Announces 2013 National Drag Racing Schedule
The National Association of Diesel Motorsports (NADM) and product sponsor Champion Blue Flame Motor Oil have released their 2013 national event schedule for diesel drag-racing and sled-pulling competition.

Competitors in 10 classes chased points toward a year-end prize and the title of World Champion at the NMCA West Coast Shootout in Pomona.

NMCA West Coast Shootout in Pomona Winners Announced
Results are in for the Flowmaster NMCA WEST racing series at Auto Club Raceway of Pomona in Pomona, California, May 16–19. The third annual JE Pistons NMCA WEST Coast Shootout, presented by Lucas Oil, was the second of four races where drivers earned championship points.

Competitors in 10 classes, including the six-second 240-mph Garrett Turbo Pro Street cars, chased points toward a year-end prize and the title of World Champion. Event champions took home a Wally trophy.

The complete list of winners is available on the NMCA website.

By Della Domingo

	Travel Planners includes this seal on all e-mail communications with SEMA exhibitors and attendees, as well as on their website. If you do not see this seal on a website or e-mail that promotes hotel rooms for the SEMA Show, it is not an official SEMA provider.

SEMA Showgoers can obtain reliable, low-cost hotel rooms from Travel Planners—the official housing partner for the 2013 SEMA Show. Reservations made online offer discounts at dozens of hotels, with rates as low as $56 per night, and many more properties have agreed to waive the standard “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.

“We want to give SEMA Show attendees the confidence that when booking their travel plans, they are ensured low rates and a high level of personal service from a dependable partner to help make their trip to the SEMA Show easy and affordable,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Showgoers should be aware that there are other travel providers that often misrepresent their rates and ultimately leave people paying more, or in some cases, without a reservation at all.”

SEMA began partnering with Travel Planners in 2011 to provide Showgoers with guaranteed low rates on dozens of hotel rooms in Las Vegas during the week of the SEMA Show. The 33-year-old company works with the hotels to identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, so they are informed about Show-related programs, such as free shuttles. Other benefits of booking through Travel Planners include:

• No service fees charged.
• Ability to update or cancel reservations up to three days prior to the event without any fees or penalties.
• Immediate confirmations upon making reservations.
• On-site assistance from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show.

By Della Domingo

	Travel Planners includes this seal on all e-mail communications with SEMA exhibitors and attendees, as well as on their website. If you do not see this seal on a website or e-mail that promotes hotel rooms for the SEMA Show, it is not an official SEMA provider.

SEMA Showgoers can obtain reliable, low-cost hotel rooms from Travel Planners—the official housing partner for the 2013 SEMA Show. Reservations made online offer discounts at dozens of hotels, with rates as low as $56 per night, and many more properties have agreed to waive the standard “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.

“We want to give SEMA Show attendees the confidence that when booking their travel plans, they are ensured low rates and a high level of personal service from a dependable partner to help make their trip to the SEMA Show easy and affordable,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Showgoers should be aware that there are other travel providers that often misrepresent their rates and ultimately leave people paying more, or in some cases, without a reservation at all.”

SEMA began partnering with Travel Planners in 2011 to provide Showgoers with guaranteed low rates on dozens of hotel rooms in Las Vegas during the week of the SEMA Show. The 33-year-old company works with the hotels to identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, so they are informed about Show-related programs, such as free shuttles. Other benefits of booking through Travel Planners include:

• No service fees charged.
• Ability to update or cancel reservations up to three days prior to the event without any fees or penalties.
• Immediate confirmations upon making reservations.
• On-site assistance from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show.