Life is full of mile markers. July 1, 2009, was an important one for the SEMA Manufacturers' Rep Council (MRC), as we welcomed four new members to the Select Committee. As the road of business winds through years 2009 and 2010, the interests of manufacturers’ reps are attended to by the leadership...

The September/October issue of the "SBN Insider" offers the latest news from SBN and its members. This current installment covers former SBN Chair Zan Martin who was recently elected to the SEMA Board of Directors. Also in the Insider:Amy Faulk Inducted into the NHRA Hall of Fame: Amy Faulk, veteran...

Excited about the 2009 SEMA Show’s new Powersports & Utilities Vehicles section, key executives, dealers and retailers from the powersports industry will be on the SEMA Show floor seeking cross-selling opportunities.

The WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro now features a powerful, high-performance entertainment system, thanks to Eclipse, which uses WD-40 as a lubricant and corrosion inhibitor to maintain its industrial equipment.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled a comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government: www.sema.org/federal-regulation-aftermarket-parts. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member.

Beginning January 1, 2010, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will include light- and medium-duty, on-road diesel vehicles in its smog-check program.

Racing news: Hendrick confirms that there is an opportunity for Danica Patrick to drive a partial schedule in NASCAR; Greg Hodnett earns $50,000 for Morgan Hughes National Open sprint-car win; Team Penske still has no plan for third Indy car driver, Will Power, next season; and more.

Learn about developing and protecting your intellectual property (IP) rights in your products and business without the strain of legal jargon.

Steve Washington from BlingX talks with SBTV's Ivy Hartman about his company's new wheel lighting accessories and jumping into a new business venture "feet first."

More than 40 companies will make announcements at the 2009 SEMA Show. Find out who, where and when through the Show's official press conference schedule.