To help guide members through this constantly evolving technology, SEMA will conduct several educational sessions at the 2011 Business Technology Symposium (BTS), powered by the SEMA Street Performance Council (SPC) during SEMA's Leadership Days on Wednesday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 pm. at the...

NEWS NUGGETS BRISTOL WINNERS READY FOR SUMMER STRETCH OF NHRA FULL THROTTLE SERIES: At the end of a long day of racing Sunday at the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers, three drivers stood in the winner’s circle, reflecting on their wins and the constantly...

FIAT is offering a FIAT 500 Sport vehicle to two vehicle customizers for the 2011 SEMA Show to create and promote accessories and vendor capabilities.

In response to a number of calls and e-mails, priority registration for the SEMA China Business Development Conference has been extended until July 15. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about the potential for your products in the growing Chinese market.

The New York State Assembly has approved a resolution to memorialize July 8, 2011, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with National Collector Car Appreciation Day. The effort was sponsored by New York Assemblymember Bill Reilich, who has served the automotive...

After an effort that stretched into two legislative sessions, SEMA-model legislation to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles (including kit cars and replicas) and provide for special license plates was signed into law by Governor Rick Perry.

The NMRA and NMCA will produce the first West Coast Shootout event at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, the weekend of July 8–10, 2011. This event will feature all the cars and all the stars from the West Coast drag-racing scene. PSCA class rules for this event will be followed.

The Racers...

Eighteen of the nation’s best hot-rod and custom-car builders are creating unique pinewood race cars to participate in the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races presented by eBay Motors.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities have been announced.