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

Argentine driver Jose Maria Lopez named the first of two drivers for new U.S. Formula One team; NHRA professional racing teams prepare to compete four wide at the inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals; Tony George resigns from Indianapolis Motor Speedway Board of Directors; and more racing news.

The 2010 Media Trade Conference, hosted by SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), found manufacturers in an upbeat mood for the year ahead.

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At SEMA’s urging, Virginia lawmakers have abandoned a bill that could have banned certain exhaust systems.

SEMA is supporting legislation that would amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles to permit their use for pleasure driving one day per week. The legislation has been reintroduced in the New Jersey State Assembly.

SEMA-model legislation that would create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles was reintroduced in the New Jersey Assembly.

SEMA is opposing a bill to provide that the noise from a motor vehicle exhaust system that has been deemed “disturbing or unreasonably loud” constitutes the crime of disturbing the peace. The bill has been introduced for consideration in the West Virginia State Legislature.

A bill has been introduced in the West Virginia State Legislature to provide owners of antique motor vehicles with an exemption from taxation and fees.