Only 48 points separate the top three spots in the Top Fuel category, which comes down to the wire at the Finals in Pomona.

SEMA, working on behalf of California specialty-vehicle enthusiasts (street rods, custom vehicles, kit cars and replicas) and in cooperation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Automotive Repair, Air Resources Board and Attorney General’s office, has resolved a complex and threatening...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of health care reform legislation by a 220-215 vote. SEMA and dozens of other trade associations comprising the Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare sent a letter (below) to House members in opposition to the bill. The letter...

Earlier this year, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 extended the net operating loss (NOL) carryback period from two to five years for tax years beginning in or ending in 2008 for small businesses with gross receipts of $15 million or less.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here).

Racing News: IRL IndyCar signs six-year sponsorship agreement with IZOD; Toyota pulls out of Formula One, Renault may follow; Jessica Zemken to drive Tony Stewart Racing sprint car in selected events next season; and more.

In response to member requests to take advantage of social media and other means to raise consumer awareness of our industry’s products, EnjoyTheDrive.com has been updated and is now live.

The SEMA Show serves as the backdrop for several of SEMA council and committee receptions, allowing members the opportunity to network with peers and honor companies for business excellence and significant contributions.

With 120,000 registrations, nearly 1,500 new product debuts, and even an appearance in Twitter's Top 10, the 2009 SEMA Show demonstrated the industry's spirit and optimism for next year.

Here are just some of the announcements made on Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4, during the 2009 SEMA Show.