NEWS NUGGETS ILLINOIS NATIVE WILKERSON SEEKING STRONG OUTING THIS WEEKEND AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY: The expected warm temperatures at Route 66 Raceway during this weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries could play into the hands of noted warm-weather Funny...

Get your parts on more vehicles at the 2012 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

Brian Deegan Back on Podium in Global Rallycross Championship Round 2 Metal Mulisha cofounder and 2011 X Games Global Rallycross Gold Medalist “The General” Brian Deegan finished third at Texas Motor Speedway this past weekend during the second round of Global Rallycross Championship.

Congratulations and thank you to the following individuals who won a seat on a council Select Committee in the recent election cycle and to the companies who support their volunteer efforts on behalf of the industry.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to tighten the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particle pollution (PM2.5), while retaining the existing standard for coarse particle pollution (PM10).

An effort in Iowa to change labeling requirements on gas pumps across the state to only require labeling for unblended gasoline and E85 officially died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

SEMA-supported legislation to amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles to permit their unlimited use as “exhibition” vehicles the entire month of August was passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on a 109 to 1 vote.

With booth space secured and the Show-floor location selected, exhibitors are encouraged to start taking advantage of the available opportunities to promote their company and products.