By SEMA Editors

“The Lost Corvettes” is a new docuseries that follows the unique history and restoration of 36 classic cars from expert strategy to hands-on execution.

A+E Networks has announced a slate of programming and activation events in connection with the company’s upcoming presence at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 5–8.

Events

A+E Networks SEMA Show Press Event

When: Wednesday, November 6, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: North Hall Lobby (booth #10007)
Who:

• Christian Murphy, head of Enthusiast Brands and A+E Networks.
• Scott Heller, owner of the 36-car The Lost Corvettes collection, “The Lost Corvettes” series and giveaway.
• Chris Mazzilli, owner of Dream Car Restorations, “The Lost Corvettes” series and giveaway.

What: Hear from Murphy as he previews upcoming car enthusiast content across A+E Networks and other fan-facing A+E events at the 2019 SEMA Show. Heller and Mazzilli will be on-hand for giveaway details.

A+E Networks Programming Announcements

Danny Koker

“Ultimate Rides” Premieres Saturday, December 7, at 10:00 p.m. (EST) on FYI

Hosted by Koker and featuring the passion and expertise of owners and designers, “Ultimate Rides” takes viewers under the hood of some of the best and most unusual vehicles in the world. Each episode features five vehicles and the stories and stats behind them. The executive producers for “Ultimate Rides” include Sam Barcroft, Alex Morris and Peter Wyles for Barcroft Studios, Jordan Harman and Murphy for A+E Networks and Paul Heaney for TCB Media Rights.

2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders Now Set to Air on A+E Networks Drive Block

A+E Networks will film live as the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition unfolds. SEMA Battle of the Builders will for the first time ever premiere on FYI and History’s DRIVE block in January 2020.

“The Lost Corvettes” Premieres Saturday, November 9, at 10:00 p.m. (EST), on FYI, and Sunday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on History

“The Lost Corvettes” is a new docuseries that follows the unique history and restoration of 36 classic cars—once owned by legendary pop artist Peter Max—from expert strategy to hands-on execution. The six-part series premieres Saturday, November 9, at 10:00 p.m. (EST), on FYI, and Sunday, November 10, at 10 a.m. (EST), on History. The show follows Mazzilli and his restoration team as they return the “greatest barn find” of Corvettes to their original glory, and reflect on the distinctive history of the car that has shaped American culture in so many ways.

The 36 restored Corvettes—from model years ’53 to ’89—are being offered as prizes online. Viewers and attendees will have a chance to win each and every one of these 36 American classics by visiting www.corvetteheroes.com or entering on-site at any DRIVE on History booth at the 2019 SEMA Show.

Find A+E Networks/DRIVE on History Booths on-site at the 2019 SEMA Show:

Indoor booth: #10007
Indoor vehicle locations: NL 24, NL 28, NL 29
Outdoor booth: #61046
SEMA Ignited Booth: #380

By SEMA Editors

“The Lost Corvettes” is a new docuseries that follows the unique history and restoration of 36 classic cars from expert strategy to hands-on execution.

A+E Networks has announced a slate of programming and activation events in connection with the company’s upcoming presence at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 5–8.

Events

A+E Networks SEMA Show Press Event

When: Wednesday, November 6, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: North Hall Lobby (booth #10007)
Who:

• Christian Murphy, head of Enthusiast Brands and A+E Networks.
• Scott Heller, owner of the 36-car The Lost Corvettes collection, “The Lost Corvettes” series and giveaway.
• Chris Mazzilli, owner of Dream Car Restorations, “The Lost Corvettes” series and giveaway.

What: Hear from Murphy as he previews upcoming car enthusiast content across A+E Networks and other fan-facing A+E events at the 2019 SEMA Show. Heller and Mazzilli will be on-hand for giveaway details.

A+E Networks Programming Announcements

Danny Koker

“Ultimate Rides” Premieres Saturday, December 7, at 10:00 p.m. (EST) on FYI

Hosted by Koker and featuring the passion and expertise of owners and designers, “Ultimate Rides” takes viewers under the hood of some of the best and most unusual vehicles in the world. Each episode features five vehicles and the stories and stats behind them. The executive producers for “Ultimate Rides” include Sam Barcroft, Alex Morris and Peter Wyles for Barcroft Studios, Jordan Harman and Murphy for A+E Networks and Paul Heaney for TCB Media Rights.

2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders Now Set to Air on A+E Networks Drive Block

A+E Networks will film live as the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition unfolds. SEMA Battle of the Builders will for the first time ever premiere on FYI and History’s DRIVE block in January 2020.

“The Lost Corvettes” Premieres Saturday, November 9, at 10:00 p.m. (EST), on FYI, and Sunday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on History

“The Lost Corvettes” is a new docuseries that follows the unique history and restoration of 36 classic cars—once owned by legendary pop artist Peter Max—from expert strategy to hands-on execution. The six-part series premieres Saturday, November 9, at 10:00 p.m. (EST), on FYI, and Sunday, November 10, at 10 a.m. (EST), on History. The show follows Mazzilli and his restoration team as they return the “greatest barn find” of Corvettes to their original glory, and reflect on the distinctive history of the car that has shaped American culture in so many ways.

The 36 restored Corvettes—from model years ’53 to ’89—are being offered as prizes online. Viewers and attendees will have a chance to win each and every one of these 36 American classics by visiting www.corvetteheroes.com or entering on-site at any DRIVE on History booth at the 2019 SEMA Show.

Find A+E Networks/DRIVE on History Booths on-site at the 2019 SEMA Show:

Indoor booth: #10007
Indoor vehicle locations: NL 24, NL 28, NL 29
Outdoor booth: #61046
SEMA Ignited Booth: #380

By SEMA Editors

Joe Schubeck, pictured above, and three other Vintage Top Fuel Dragsters owners will fill the air with a pleasant aroma from their Nitro-fueled engines as well as tall flames from the exhaust stacks at SEMA Ignited after party.

The official SEMA Show after party, SEMA Ignited, will include four beautifully restored dragsters from the ’60s that will fire their engines at dusk in a static display to produce distinctive, thunderous sounds only heard from Nitro-fueled engines.

SEMA Hall of Fame member and professional drag race driver Joe Schubeck will display and start his original Top Fuel Dragster that he drove in competition more than 55 years ago. He will be accompanied by three other Top Fuel Dragsters, all champions of their day, including Hall of Famer Harry Hibler, who will fire up the Tony Nancy Top Fuel Dragster restored and owned by John and Sally Neas from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Also joining Schubeck and Hibler is the Astro Top Fuel Dragster, owned and restored by Bill Pitts from Los Angeles, and the Green Dragon Top Fuel Dragster, owned and restored by Butch Bowers from Renton, Washington.

All credentialed Showgoers are invited to come see the flames dance from the exhaust stacks and hear that special sound that embodies pure power, even at idle, and catch the aroma that some people like to call their “nitro fix.”

When the cars shut off, the first 100 spectators to approach the race table and present their business card will receive a free hand-out containing photographs of the same four cars, along with a DVD with the sights and sounds of the 2018 Nitro dragster presentation.

By SEMA Editors

Joe Schubeck, pictured above, and three other Vintage Top Fuel Dragsters owners will fill the air with a pleasant aroma from their Nitro-fueled engines as well as tall flames from the exhaust stacks at SEMA Ignited after party.

The official SEMA Show after party, SEMA Ignited, will include four beautifully restored dragsters from the ’60s that will fire their engines at dusk in a static display to produce distinctive, thunderous sounds only heard from Nitro-fueled engines.

SEMA Hall of Fame member and professional drag race driver Joe Schubeck will display and start his original Top Fuel Dragster that he drove in competition more than 55 years ago. He will be accompanied by three other Top Fuel Dragsters, all champions of their day, including Hall of Famer Harry Hibler, who will fire up the Tony Nancy Top Fuel Dragster restored and owned by John and Sally Neas from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Also joining Schubeck and Hibler is the Astro Top Fuel Dragster, owned and restored by Bill Pitts from Los Angeles, and the Green Dragon Top Fuel Dragster, owned and restored by Butch Bowers from Renton, Washington.

All credentialed Showgoers are invited to come see the flames dance from the exhaust stacks and hear that special sound that embodies pure power, even at idle, and catch the aroma that some people like to call their “nitro fix.”

When the cars shut off, the first 100 spectators to approach the race table and present their business card will receive a free hand-out containing photographs of the same four cars, along with a DVD with the sights and sounds of the 2018 Nitro dragster presentation.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 100) in North Carolina to lower the age of vehicles eligible for an antique license plate to 30 years old was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper.

Legislation (H.B. 100) in North Carolina to lower the age of vehicles eligible for an antique license plate to 30 years old was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper. Previously, only vehicles that were at least 35 years from the date of manufacture were eligible for antique tags.

Owners with a vehicle ’43 model year or older will retain the option of choosing antique or horseless carriage plates.

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

Legislation (H.B. 100) in North Carolina to lower the age of vehicles eligible for an antique license plate to 30 years old was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper.

Legislation (H.B. 100) in North Carolina to lower the age of vehicles eligible for an antique license plate to 30 years old was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper. Previously, only vehicles that were at least 35 years from the date of manufacture were eligible for antique tags.

Owners with a vehicle ’43 model year or older will retain the option of choosing antique or horseless carriage plates.

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

Legislation (H.B. 100) in North Carolina to lower the age of vehicles eligible for an antique license plate to 30 years old was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper.

Legislation (H.B. 100) in North Carolina to lower the age of vehicles eligible for an antique license plate to 30 years old was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper. Previously, only vehicles that were at least 35 years from the date of manufacture were eligible for antique tags.

Owners with a vehicle ’43 model year or older will retain the option of choosing antique or horseless carriage plates.

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

Legislation (H.B. 100) in North Carolina to lower the age of vehicles eligible for an antique license plate to 30 years old was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper.

Legislation (H.B. 100) in North Carolina to lower the age of vehicles eligible for an antique license plate to 30 years old was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper. Previously, only vehicles that were at least 35 years from the date of manufacture were eligible for antique tags.

Owners with a vehicle ’43 model year or older will retain the option of choosing antique or horseless carriage plates.

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

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will accept tariff exclusion requests on October 31 for Chinese imports subject to 15% tariffs (List 4) that began on September 1. The deadline for submitting requests is January 31, 2020. Requests are to be submitted online. 

Find out more information about the exclusion application process.

To be eligible for an exclusion, companies must demonstrate that the product is available only from China, that the duties will cause severe economic harm, and that the good is strategically important. The exclusions cover all imports under the HTS listing number, not just the request filed by an individual importer.  

The USTR continues to review previously submitted exclusion requests. The agency has just granted exclusions for 83 products contained on List 3 imports from China subject to 25% tariffs. The products cover a wide variety of commodities but include 356 aluminum road wheels (8708.70.4545, 20–26 in. in diameter and 10–16 in. in width); safety seat belts and retractor assemblies (8708.21.0000 and 8708.29.5060); and clutch covers and discs of steel (8708.93.7500). The exclusions apply to products imported from September 24, 2018 to August 7, 2020.

Finally, the USTR has requested public comments on its proposal to extend for another year exclusions granted from the “List 1” tariffs. The exclusions are set to expire on December 28, 2019. Comments due Nov. 30, 2019. The USTR will evaluate extension requests on a case-by-case basis, focusing on whether China remains the only available source for the product along with any efforts taken by the U.S. companies to source the product from the United States or a country other than China.

Find out more information online or contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will accept tariff exclusion requests on October 31 for Chinese imports subject to 15% tariffs (List 4) that began on September 1. The deadline for submitting requests is January 31, 2020. Requests are to be submitted online. 

Find out more information about the exclusion application process.

To be eligible for an exclusion, companies must demonstrate that the product is available only from China, that the duties will cause severe economic harm, and that the good is strategically important. The exclusions cover all imports under the HTS listing number, not just the request filed by an individual importer.  

The USTR continues to review previously submitted exclusion requests. The agency has just granted exclusions for 83 products contained on List 3 imports from China subject to 25% tariffs. The products cover a wide variety of commodities but include 356 aluminum road wheels (8708.70.4545, 20–26 in. in diameter and 10–16 in. in width); safety seat belts and retractor assemblies (8708.21.0000 and 8708.29.5060); and clutch covers and discs of steel (8708.93.7500). The exclusions apply to products imported from September 24, 2018 to August 7, 2020.

Finally, the USTR has requested public comments on its proposal to extend for another year exclusions granted from the “List 1” tariffs. The exclusions are set to expire on December 28, 2019. Comments due Nov. 30, 2019. The USTR will evaluate extension requests on a case-by-case basis, focusing on whether China remains the only available source for the product along with any efforts taken by the U.S. companies to source the product from the United States or a country other than China.

Find out more information online or contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.