By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	The Washington State House Environment Committee will consider legislation to exempt collectible vehicles of any age from emissions testing.

Legislation to exempt collectible vehicles of any age from emissions testing will be considered by the Washington State House Environment Committee, Friday, January 31, 2014. The bill defines collectible vehicles as a vehicle of unique or rare design, of limited production and an object of curiosity that is maintained primarily for use in car club activities, exhibitions, parades or other functions of public interest or for a private collection, and is used only infrequently for other purposes.  

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Hawaii legislation seeks to require official inspection stations to test vehicles to determine if their exhaust systems “emit noise noticeably greater than that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.”

SEMA is opposing Hawaii legislation to require official inspection stations to test vehicles to determine if their exhaust systems “emit noise noticeably greater than that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.” Under the bill, inspection stations found to have issued a certificate of inspection in violation of this provision could be fined up to $1,000 and have their inspection permits suspended or revoked. Among other things, the bill provides no test by which vehicles could be tested and does not provide inspection stations with decibel readings on factory-installed exhaust systems.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Hawaii legislation seeks to require official inspection stations to test vehicles to determine if their exhaust systems “emit noise noticeably greater than that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.”

SEMA is opposing Hawaii legislation to require official inspection stations to test vehicles to determine if their exhaust systems “emit noise noticeably greater than that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.” Under the bill, inspection stations found to have issued a certificate of inspection in violation of this provision could be fined up to $1,000 and have their inspection permits suspended or revoked. Among other things, the bill provides no test by which vehicles could be tested and does not provide inspection stations with decibel readings on factory-installed exhaust systems.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Hawaii legislation seeks to require official inspection stations to test vehicles to determine if their exhaust systems “emit noise noticeably greater than that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.”

SEMA is opposing Hawaii legislation to require official inspection stations to test vehicles to determine if their exhaust systems “emit noise noticeably greater than that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.” Under the bill, inspection stations found to have issued a certificate of inspection in violation of this provision could be fined up to $1,000 and have their inspection permits suspended or revoked. Among other things, the bill provides no test by which vehicles could be tested and does not provide inspection stations with decibel readings on factory-installed exhaust systems.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Hawaii legislation seeks to require official inspection stations to test vehicles to determine if their exhaust systems “emit noise noticeably greater than that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.”

SEMA is opposing Hawaii legislation to require official inspection stations to test vehicles to determine if their exhaust systems “emit noise noticeably greater than that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.” Under the bill, inspection stations found to have issued a certificate of inspection in violation of this provision could be fined up to $1,000 and have their inspection permits suspended or revoked. Among other things, the bill provides no test by which vehicles could be tested and does not provide inspection stations with decibel readings on factory-installed exhaust systems.

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

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Axalta Coating Systems will officially unveil the 2014 Brilliant Flames paint scheme on the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet SS race car driven by four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon in Charlotte, North Carolina, Thursday, January 30, 2014.

Axalta Racing and Jeff Gordon Will Unveil 2014 No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet SS Paint Scheme in Charlotte
Axalta Coating Systems will officially unveil the 2014 Brilliant Flames paint scheme on the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet SS race car driven by four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon. Fans will have an opportunity to see the new design at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall before the NASCAR season begins next month.

Gordon will be there, joined by popular motorsports announcer Winston Kelley; Vice President of Axalta Coating Systems and Head of North American Business Nigel Budden; Hendrick Motorsports Chairman and owner Rick Hendrick and renowned artist Sam Bass for a press conference. The paint scheme designed by Bass marks the 22nd season of a historical partnership between Axalta, Hendrick Motorsports and Gordon. Axalta's first sponsored race of the 2014 season will showcase the Brilliant Flames paint scheme in Las Vegas, Sunday, March 9, 2014, in the Kobalt Tools 400.

	Ross Martin should be ready to go this weekend for the Amsoil Championship Snocross National in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Martin's Shoulder Injury Takes Him Out of X Games Competition
Ross Martin crashed hard last Tuesday while testing in Crested Butte, Colorado. He landed on his previously injured shoulder making him unable to compete in last weekend's X Games. However, he should be ready to go for the next Amsoil Championship Snocross National in Deadwood, South Dakota, at the Rodeo Grounds, January 31–February 1.

EnerSys Becomes Official Partner of Team Penske
EnerSys and Team Penske have announced a multi-year agreement, naming EnerSys as official partner of Team Penske beginning in 2014. EnerSys will also become an integral partner with Team Penske and will have its ODYSSEY Battery brand on the b-post of the No. 22 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NSS) Ford Mustang beginning in Daytona.

The 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season will kick off Saturday night, February 15, for the official start of Daytona Speedweeks and the running of the non-points special event Sprint Unlimited. The NASCAR Nationwide Series season is set to begin February 22, while the 56th running of the Daytona 500 is set for February 23. 

Compiled by SEMA Editors

	Axalta Coating Systems will officially unveil the 2014 Brilliant Flames paint scheme on the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet SS race car driven by four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon in Charlotte, North Carolina, Thursday, January 30, 2014.

Axalta Racing and Jeff Gordon Will Unveil 2014 No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet SS Paint Scheme in Charlotte
Axalta Coating Systems will officially unveil the 2014 Brilliant Flames paint scheme on the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet SS race car driven by four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon. Fans will have an opportunity to see the new design at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall before the NASCAR season begins next month.

Gordon will be there, joined by popular motorsports announcer Winston Kelley; Vice President of Axalta Coating Systems and Head of North American Business Nigel Budden; Hendrick Motorsports Chairman and owner Rick Hendrick and renowned artist Sam Bass for a press conference. The paint scheme designed by Bass marks the 22nd season of a historical partnership between Axalta, Hendrick Motorsports and Gordon. Axalta's first sponsored race of the 2014 season will showcase the Brilliant Flames paint scheme in Las Vegas, Sunday, March 9, 2014, in the Kobalt Tools 400.

	Ross Martin should be ready to go this weekend for the Amsoil Championship Snocross National in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Martin's Shoulder Injury Takes Him Out of X Games Competition
Ross Martin crashed hard last Tuesday while testing in Crested Butte, Colorado. He landed on his previously injured shoulder making him unable to compete in last weekend's X Games. However, he should be ready to go for the next Amsoil Championship Snocross National in Deadwood, South Dakota, at the Rodeo Grounds, January 31–February 1.

EnerSys Becomes Official Partner of Team Penske
EnerSys and Team Penske have announced a multi-year agreement, naming EnerSys as official partner of Team Penske beginning in 2014. EnerSys will also become an integral partner with Team Penske and will have its ODYSSEY Battery brand on the b-post of the No. 22 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NSS) Ford Mustang beginning in Daytona.

The 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season will kick off Saturday night, February 15, for the official start of Daytona Speedweeks and the running of the non-points special event Sprint Unlimited. The NASCAR Nationwide Series season is set to begin February 22, while the 56th running of the Daytona 500 is set for February 23. 

In-house account representatives will help SEMA members with both Show and non-Show programs, including Measuring Sessions.

• Trucks/SUVs/Offroad, Powersports and Restoration: Alan Josse
• Mobile Electronics, Wheels and OEMs: Warren Kosikov
• Business Services, Tools and Equipment and Global Tires: Brian Paik
• Collision Repair, Hot Rod, Restyling, Car Care and Accessories: Monica Terlouw
• Racing & Performance: The PRI account reps will serve as the SEMA representative for the companies that they already service; the team includes Andrea Brake, Eric Jurado, Jeff Swoboda, Judy Kean, Francisque Savinien and Reed Morales.

In-house account representatives will help SEMA members with both Show and non-Show programs, including Measuring Sessions.

• Trucks/SUVs/Offroad, Powersports and Restoration: Alan Josse
• Mobile Electronics, Wheels and OEMs: Warren Kosikov
• Business Services, Tools and Equipment and Global Tires: Brian Paik
• Collision Repair, Hot Rod, Restyling, Car Care and Accessories: Monica Terlouw
• Racing & Performance: The PRI account reps will serve as the SEMA representative for the companies that they already service; the team includes Andrea Brake, Eric Jurado, Jeff Swoboda, Judy Kean, Francisque Savinien and Reed Morales.

In-house account representatives will help SEMA members with both Show and non-Show programs, including Measuring Sessions.

• Trucks/SUVs/Offroad, Powersports and Restoration: Alan Josse
• Mobile Electronics, Wheels and OEMs: Warren Kosikov
• Business Services, Tools and Equipment and Global Tires: Brian Paik
• Collision Repair, Hot Rod, Restyling, Car Care and Accessories: Monica Terlouw
• Racing & Performance: The PRI account reps will serve as the SEMA representative for the companies that they already service; the team includes Andrea Brake, Eric Jurado, Jeff Swoboda, Judy Kean, Francisque Savinien and Reed Morales.