More than 500 members of the industry joined to honor 2009 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Bill Perry, Rolan “Jeep” Worthan and Henry “Smokey” Yunick, and to raise money for children's charities Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

In a letter to President Obama, SEMA pledged its continued support in helping small businesses gain access to affordable health care.

The House version of model legislation to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, replicas and custom vehicles was approved by the North Carolina Senate.

The Oregon House and Senate approved an alternative to legislation that originally sought to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives are available that “decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.”

The second annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races opened with practice and tuning runs, with racers spending several hours tuning and tweaking in search of elusive tenths of seconds.

Diane Nesprido and Lauren Mencarini of Permatex; Crane Cams reopens under new ownership; Bossco International hires Jeremy Janke; Perris Auto Speedway president denies "off-road only" rumors; and more.

IndyCar schedule features more road courses than ovals; Lowe’s Motor Speedway will again become Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2010; Michael Schumacher will return to Formula One racing; and more.

Before handing the gavel to incoming Chairman Rick Rollins, outgoing Chairman Jim Cozzie announced an innovative alliance between SEMA and Clemson University.

SEMA dedicates an entire day to helping aftermarket companies learn to profit from and promote themselves through the Internet. Get to Vegas for the SEMA Show a day earl and take part in this free, trade-only event.

WD-40 is partnering with SEMA Cares to build a custom 2010 Chevrolet Camaro to be auctioned for children's charities.