Years before Bill France Sr. organized stock car racing on Florida's most famous beach, stock cars of a different sort went wheel-to-wheel on tracks around the country.

SEMA has a proven legislative and regulatory program led by a professional staff based in Washington, D.C. that continually works on behalf of the membership. Meet the SEMA Government Affairs and Legal Staff.

Fans of the auto hobby and racing are everywhere, even in the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate and Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus.

Here's a unique 'twist' on an old favorite.

SEMA-model legislation (H.B. 2412) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles and replicas and provide for special license plates for these vehicles did not receive a vote by the Texas House of Representatives before the legislature’s crossover deadline.

By a 50-4 vote, the House Energy Committee approved federal legislation to provide a government voucher to consumers who buy a new car in exchange for scrapping a less fuel-efficient vehicle.

Don’t let hotel costs pose an obstacle to your 2009 SEMA Show plans. SEMA is actively working with Las Vegas hotels to secure rock-bottom rates during this year’s Show.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost, the so-called "baby" Rolls, is expected to arrive in 2010. You too can own one for anywhere from $270,000-$410,000.

News and highlights from the NHRA.

Craig Barnes; Ernie Saxton; MasterCraft Acquires Ryan Safety; and more news from around the industry.