Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Bully Dog, SCT, Kit Car Builder, Goodguys, ACAT Global and more.

Matt Smith Racing has entered into a multirace agreement with Stockseth Racing and Nitro Fish, which will include associate sponsorship for the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and five races each as the primary sponsor for two-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith.

A bill, supported by SEMA, to exempt collectible vehicles of any age from emissions testing was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee. Having already been approved by the House, the bill now moves to the Senate floor for a vote by all members.

Legislation to allow counties to exempt owners of antique motor vehicles from the privilege tax was approved by the Tennessee House and Senate.

Legislation to amend the state’s current law defining historical motor vehicles to permit their use on public roads to and from a location where maintenance is performed was signed into law by Governor John Kasich.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued tougher tailpipe and evaporative emissions standards known as “Tier 3.” Reduced tailpipe emissions standards for particulate matter, non-methane organic gases and nitrogen oxides will be phased-in between 2017 and 2025, and the useful life...

For many of you, “politics” is a four-letter word, but there’s a lot happening in our nation’s capital that affects your bottom line. SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC) is working hard to ensure that our rights as enthusiasts are protected, but we can’t do it alone.

Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

Applications for automotive scholarships through the 2014 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF) are due March 28, 2014. Students preparing for careers in the automotive or auto parts industries may be eligible for financial awards of up to $5,000.

The 2014 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit agenda includes panels of actual buyers and journalists who will uncover the mystery behind how to attract them to an exhibitor’s booth.