Legislation to allow municipalities to issue permits for sanctioned motor-vehicle racing events on public streets and highways within its geographical jurisdiction has been signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin. Introduced as the “Municipal Motor Vehicle Racing Act,” the new law promotes legal racing in Oklahoma, boosts the state’s tourism sector and streamlines the process for race promoters to obtain a racing event permit. An exemption from regulations governing “public or private nuisances,” including noise limits, is also provided for in the new law. To obtain a permit, the racing event must be sanctioned by a nationally or internationally recognized racing organization.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Legislation to allow municipalities to issue permits for sanctioned motor-vehicle racing events on public streets and highways within its geographical jurisdiction has been signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin. Introduced as the “Municipal Motor Vehicle Racing Act,” the new law promotes legal racing in Oklahoma, boosts the state’s tourism sector and streamlines the process for race promoters to obtain a racing event permit. An exemption from regulations governing “public or private nuisances,” including noise limits, is also provided for in the new law. To obtain a permit, the racing event must be sanctioned by a nationally or internationally recognized racing organization.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

	So far, 17 hot-rod builders have signed on to participate in the 2011 HRIA Builder's Challenge benefitting the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

The 2011 HRIA Builder's Challenge is beginning to take shape with an incredible class of hot-rod builders. These builders will create and race one-of-a-kind pinewood cars at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors, on July 29, at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, California. All of these pinewood cars will be on display at the HRIA booth during the 2011 SEMA Show from November 1–4 in Las Vegas before being placed on eBay for public auction. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp children’s charities.

Participants include:

• Art Morrison
• College for Creative Studies
• Cotati Speed Shop
• Fatman Fabrications
• Fesler Concepts
• Gene Winfield
• Hollywood Hot Rods
• Hopperstad Customs
• Johnny’s Auto Trim
• Kaucher Kustoms
• Legens Rod Shop
• Lokar Performance
• No Joke Upholstery
• Rich Evans Designs
• Spankys Hot Rods
• Spitzer Concepts
• Street Vizions

SEMA members in the Southeastern United States are invited to attend the pinewood car build at Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 23, from 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Volunteers will work with special-needs campers to paint and build one-of-a-kind pinewood racecars for the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races. If you would like to attend this event, contact Eric Saltrick with Steele Rubber Products at esaltrick@steelerubber.com or 704/483-9343.

SEMA members in the Western United States can help the children of Childhelp sand, paint and assemble the cars for the annual races. Each child will build two cars: one to keep and one reserved for sponsorship by a caring SEMA-member company or individual. The build day will take place at Childhelp Village West in Beaumont, California, Saturday, June 4. Members interested in participating are invited to contact derby@sema.org or visit the Pinewood Drag Races and SEMA Cares Facebook pages.

No experience in car building is necessary; only the willingness to help and share your time with a child. In addition to Saltrick, Luanne Brown (SEMA Cares chair), Dave Williams (Pinewood Drag Races subcommittee chair) and several big-hearted Board members and SEMA members have been volunteering their time and resources to show a large measure of love and compassion for these children.

The cars will be raced at the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races before the annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach on July 29. Proceeds from the races benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction Gang Camps provide the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Any contribution you can make, either by helping the kids build and decorate the pinewood cars or by sponsoring a car, would be most welcome and most appreciated. Click here for more information on the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races. For direct access to the registration page, click here.

A set of cars designed last year by some of the industry's top builders, including Rich Evans, Art Morrison and class winners Street Vizions (car bottom row, second from right).	In 2010, Erick Saltrick of Steele Rubber Products presented the Builder's Race trophy to Street Vizions.

Justin Hoffend readies to drop the gates on a Stock class run.	Nicolas Hoffend took second place in the Stock class, making it a sweep for the family who placed in the top three in the Stock, Modified and Unlimited classes.

	So far, 17 hot-rod builders have signed on to participate in the 2011 HRIA Builder's Challenge benefitting the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

The 2011 HRIA Builder's Challenge is beginning to take shape with an incredible class of hot-rod builders. These builders will create and race one-of-a-kind pinewood cars at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors, on July 29, at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, California. All of these pinewood cars will be on display at the HRIA booth during the 2011 SEMA Show from November 1–4 in Las Vegas before being placed on eBay for public auction. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp children’s charities.

Participants include:

• Art Morrison
• College for Creative Studies
• Cotati Speed Shop
• Fatman Fabrications
• Fesler Concepts
• Gene Winfield
• Hollywood Hot Rods
• Hopperstad Customs
• Johnny’s Auto Trim
• Kaucher Kustoms
• Legens Rod Shop
• Lokar Performance
• No Joke Upholstery
• Rich Evans Designs
• Spankys Hot Rods
• Spitzer Concepts
• Street Vizions

SEMA members in the Southeastern United States are invited to attend the pinewood car build at Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 23, from 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Volunteers will work with special-needs campers to paint and build one-of-a-kind pinewood racecars for the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races. If you would like to attend this event, contact Eric Saltrick with Steele Rubber Products at esaltrick@steelerubber.com or 704/483-9343.

SEMA members in the Western United States can help the children of Childhelp sand, paint and assemble the cars for the annual races. Each child will build two cars: one to keep and one reserved for sponsorship by a caring SEMA-member company or individual. The build day will take place at Childhelp Village West in Beaumont, California, Saturday, June 4. Members interested in participating are invited to contact derby@sema.org or visit the Pinewood Drag Races and SEMA Cares Facebook pages.

No experience in car building is necessary; only the willingness to help and share your time with a child. In addition to Saltrick, Luanne Brown (SEMA Cares chair), Dave Williams (Pinewood Drag Races subcommittee chair) and several big-hearted Board members and SEMA members have been volunteering their time and resources to show a large measure of love and compassion for these children.

The cars will be raced at the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races before the annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach on July 29. Proceeds from the races benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction Gang Camps provide the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Any contribution you can make, either by helping the kids build and decorate the pinewood cars or by sponsoring a car, would be most welcome and most appreciated. Click here for more information on the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races. For direct access to the registration page, click here.

A set of cars designed last year by some of the industry's top builders, including Rich Evans, Art Morrison and class winners Street Vizions (car bottom row, second from right).	In 2010, Erick Saltrick of Steele Rubber Products presented the Builder's Race trophy to Street Vizions.

Justin Hoffend readies to drop the gates on a Stock class run.	Nicolas Hoffend took second place in the Stock class, making it a sweep for the family who placed in the top three in the Stock, Modified and Unlimited classes.

	So far, 17 hot-rod builders have signed on to participate in the 2011 HRIA Builder's Challenge benefitting the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

The 2011 HRIA Builder's Challenge is beginning to take shape with an incredible class of hot-rod builders. These builders will create and race one-of-a-kind pinewood cars at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors, on July 29, at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, California. All of these pinewood cars will be on display at the HRIA booth during the 2011 SEMA Show from November 1–4 in Las Vegas before being placed on eBay for public auction. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp children’s charities.

Participants include:

• Art Morrison
• College for Creative Studies
• Cotati Speed Shop
• Fatman Fabrications
• Fesler Concepts
• Gene Winfield
• Hollywood Hot Rods
• Hopperstad Customs
• Johnny’s Auto Trim
• Kaucher Kustoms
• Legens Rod Shop
• Lokar Performance
• No Joke Upholstery
• Rich Evans Designs
• Spankys Hot Rods
• Spitzer Concepts
• Street Vizions

SEMA members in the Southeastern United States are invited to attend the pinewood car build at Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 23, from 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Volunteers will work with special-needs campers to paint and build one-of-a-kind pinewood racecars for the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races. If you would like to attend this event, contact Eric Saltrick with Steele Rubber Products at esaltrick@steelerubber.com or 704/483-9343.

SEMA members in the Western United States can help the children of Childhelp sand, paint and assemble the cars for the annual races. Each child will build two cars: one to keep and one reserved for sponsorship by a caring SEMA-member company or individual. The build day will take place at Childhelp Village West in Beaumont, California, Saturday, June 4. Members interested in participating are invited to contact derby@sema.org or visit the Pinewood Drag Races and SEMA Cares Facebook pages.

No experience in car building is necessary; only the willingness to help and share your time with a child. In addition to Saltrick, Luanne Brown (SEMA Cares chair), Dave Williams (Pinewood Drag Races subcommittee chair) and several big-hearted Board members and SEMA members have been volunteering their time and resources to show a large measure of love and compassion for these children.

The cars will be raced at the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races before the annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach on July 29. Proceeds from the races benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction Gang Camps provide the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Any contribution you can make, either by helping the kids build and decorate the pinewood cars or by sponsoring a car, would be most welcome and most appreciated. Click here for more information on the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races. For direct access to the registration page, click here.

A set of cars designed last year by some of the industry's top builders, including Rich Evans, Art Morrison and class winners Street Vizions (car bottom row, second from right).	In 2010, Erick Saltrick of Steele Rubber Products presented the Builder's Race trophy to Street Vizions.

Justin Hoffend readies to drop the gates on a Stock class run.	Nicolas Hoffend took second place in the Stock class, making it a sweep for the family who placed in the top three in the Stock, Modified and Unlimited classes.

	So far, 17 hot-rod builders have signed on to participate in the 2011 HRIA Builder's Challenge benefitting the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

The 2011 HRIA Builder's Challenge is beginning to take shape with an incredible class of hot-rod builders. These builders will create and race one-of-a-kind pinewood cars at the annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, presented by eBay Motors, on July 29, at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, California. All of these pinewood cars will be on display at the HRIA booth during the 2011 SEMA Show from November 1–4 in Las Vegas before being placed on eBay for public auction. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp children’s charities.

Participants include:

• Art Morrison
• College for Creative Studies
• Cotati Speed Shop
• Fatman Fabrications
• Fesler Concepts
• Gene Winfield
• Hollywood Hot Rods
• Hopperstad Customs
• Johnny’s Auto Trim
• Kaucher Kustoms
• Legens Rod Shop
• Lokar Performance
• No Joke Upholstery
• Rich Evans Designs
• Spankys Hot Rods
• Spitzer Concepts
• Street Vizions

SEMA members in the Southeastern United States are invited to attend the pinewood car build at Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 23, from 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Volunteers will work with special-needs campers to paint and build one-of-a-kind pinewood racecars for the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races. If you would like to attend this event, contact Eric Saltrick with Steele Rubber Products at esaltrick@steelerubber.com or 704/483-9343.

SEMA members in the Western United States can help the children of Childhelp sand, paint and assemble the cars for the annual races. Each child will build two cars: one to keep and one reserved for sponsorship by a caring SEMA-member company or individual. The build day will take place at Childhelp Village West in Beaumont, California, Saturday, June 4. Members interested in participating are invited to contact derby@sema.org or visit the Pinewood Drag Races and SEMA Cares Facebook pages.

No experience in car building is necessary; only the willingness to help and share your time with a child. In addition to Saltrick, Luanne Brown (SEMA Cares chair), Dave Williams (Pinewood Drag Races subcommittee chair) and several big-hearted Board members and SEMA members have been volunteering their time and resources to show a large measure of love and compassion for these children.

The cars will be raced at the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races before the annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach on July 29. Proceeds from the races benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp charities.

Childhelp assists abused and neglected children by providing counseling and programs in a safe and secure living environment. Victory Junction Gang Camps provide the camp experience for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses who otherwise would not be able to go to camp.

Any contribution you can make, either by helping the kids build and decorate the pinewood cars or by sponsoring a car, would be most welcome and most appreciated. Click here for more information on the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races. For direct access to the registration page, click here.

A set of cars designed last year by some of the industry's top builders, including Rich Evans, Art Morrison and class winners Street Vizions (car bottom row, second from right).	In 2010, Erick Saltrick of Steele Rubber Products presented the Builder's Race trophy to Street Vizions.

Justin Hoffend readies to drop the gates on a Stock class run.	Nicolas Hoffend took second place in the Stock class, making it a sweep for the family who placed in the top three in the Stock, Modified and Unlimited classes.

	SUVs are the fastest-growing segment in China, providing opportunities for U.S. manufacturers of suspension, exterior and performance upgrades for these vehicles. There are 80,000 Jeeps alone on China's roads.

Companies have until June 15 to participate in the priority booth selection process for the SEMA China Business Development Conference taking place September 7–10 in Beijing, China.

Meet with pre-vetted buyers from throughout China—the largest automotive market in the world—and get in on the ground floor in a market where U.S. brands are held in high regard and enjoy a growing demand.

This low-cost turnkey program includes a full day of one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities, VIP access to the 2011 China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE). Hotels, meals and an interpreter are included.

For more information or to sign up, contact lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

	SUVs are the fastest-growing segment in China, providing opportunities for U.S. manufacturers of suspension, exterior and performance upgrades for these vehicles. There are 80,000 Jeeps alone on China's roads.

Companies have until June 15 to participate in the priority booth selection process for the SEMA China Business Development Conference taking place September 7–10 in Beijing, China.

Meet with pre-vetted buyers from throughout China—the largest automotive market in the world—and get in on the ground floor in a market where U.S. brands are held in high regard and enjoy a growing demand.

This low-cost turnkey program includes a full day of one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities, VIP access to the 2011 China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE). Hotels, meals and an interpreter are included.

For more information or to sign up, contact lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

	SUVs are the fastest-growing segment in China, providing opportunities for U.S. manufacturers of suspension, exterior and performance upgrades for these vehicles. There are 80,000 Jeeps alone on China's roads.

Companies have until June 15 to participate in the priority booth selection process for the SEMA China Business Development Conference taking place September 7–10 in Beijing, China.

Meet with pre-vetted buyers from throughout China—the largest automotive market in the world—and get in on the ground floor in a market where U.S. brands are held in high regard and enjoy a growing demand.

This low-cost turnkey program includes a full day of one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities, VIP access to the 2011 China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE). Hotels, meals and an interpreter are included.

For more information or to sign up, contact lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Montclair Wheel Company, based in Montclair, California, seeks a wheel sales/customer service associate. Advanced computer knowledge combined with excellent speaking skills are required.
• Ron Francis Wiring, located in Chester, Pennsylvania, is hiring an inside sales representative. Responsibilities include answering incoming sales, customer service and tech calls and entering sales orders. Some travel may be required. Requirements include strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills and a positive outgoing attitude as well as previous sales experience and knowledge of 12-volt automotive electrical systems.
• Highway Products Inc., located in Medford, Oregon, is hiring a sales manager to grow sales, markets and distribution of HPI products. The successful candidate will manage and direct a sales team while providing leadership toward the achievement of maximum profitability and growth consistent with the company's vision, goals and values. The candidate also will establish, plan and implement strategies to expand the company’s product line, branding and markets. 
• American Eagle Wheel Corp. is hiring a sales manager for its San Jose, California, distribution center. The successful candidate must have exceptional customer service, strong sales, presentation, communication skills and be computer literate. Proven sales performance in the aftermarket wheel industry is required.