Live Updates from SEMA 2016
LAS VEGAS, NV — Follow our friends at Summit Racing who have teamed up with OnAllCylinders to bring you the latest news from the 2016 SEMA Show! Tweets by @SummitRacing
SEMA 2016 Preview: Chevy to Introduce 2017 Silverado Carhartt Concept at SEMA Show
(Image/media.chevrolet.com) It’s a match made in Detroit. Two iconic Detroit, MI-based brands teamed up to create a truck more than a century in the making. Chevrolet announced this week that it collaborated with famed workwear retailer Carhartt on an easy-to-like 2017 Chevy Silverado concept pickup truck which will be be displayed at the 2016 SEMA
New Congressional Bill Would Cap the Amount of Ethanol Used in Your Fuel
A new bill has been introduced in the U.S. Congress that will cap the yearly amount of ethanol to be blended into transportation fuel at 9.7 percent. The Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016 (H.R. 5180) would replace ever-increasing ethanol mandates under the current Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Ethanol, especially in higher concentrations
EPA Withdraws Race Car Emissions Rule
The hot rodding community spoke — and the EPA has listened! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has removed language regarding converting emissions-controlled, street-driven vehicles for racing. The EPA statement said: “…EPA supports motorsports and its contributions to the American economy and communities all across the country. EPA’s focus is not on vehicles built or used exclusively
Congressman Tim Ryan Visits Summit Racing to Express Support for Racers
TALLMADGE, OH — Congressman Tim Ryan (D – OH13) visited Summit Racing Equipment’s headquarters in Tallmadge, OH Monday to express his support for racers and the RPM Act. Ryan, U.S. Representative for the 13th District of Ohio, is a co-sponsor of H.R. 4715, also known as the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act).
California Proposal Threatens Old Cars, Replacement Parts
California could expand a Los Angeles-area vehicle buyback pilot program reminiscent of the 2009 federal cash-for-clunker program statewide, potentially threatening older cars and cheap replacement parts availability. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) opposes the proposed California program, saying: “all scrappage programs hold the potential for enthusiasts to lose a valuable source of rare parts for vehicle
Join the Battle Against the EPA’s Latest Proposal (Letter Template Included)
You can help protect your hobby against the EPA’s proposed rule prohibiting the conversion of street vehicles into dedicated race cars. Find your representative using these links: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ and http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/. Then, use the template below to craft your letter opposing the EPA rule. You can copy and paste the text into an email, fill in the appropriate information where
Congressional Bill Seeks to Protect Race Car Enthusiasts
Known as the RPM Act, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 was drafted to ensure that turning street vehicles into race cars driven exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act. Supporters may contact members of Congress and urge them to support the RPM Act by clicking here. SEMA has already voiced
Video: An Interview with Roadkill’s David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan
LAS VEGAS, NV. — Somewhere locked away in our video treasure chest, we found this fun little gem—a SEMA Show sitdown with the guys from Roadkill. Last fall in Vegas, we caught up with David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan and had a casual, but informational conversation about their plans for their popular video series, produced by Motor Trend
EPA Looking to Prohibit Conversion of Street Vehicles into Race Cars
Hot rodders unite. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new regulation that would prevent you from converting your street car into a race car. This regulation would impact all vehicle types, including the sports cars, sedans, and hatchbacks commonly converted for use at the track, according to SEMA. It would also make




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