By SEMA News Editors
Leading vehicle builders, motorsports champions and entertainment figures will connect with attendees at the 2026 SEMA Show, November 3–6 in Las Vegas, adding high-profile appearances and vehicle reveals to a week centered on new products, industry innovation and business connections. (Still need to register for the 2026 SEMA Show? Get started here).
Renowned builders Chip Foose and Dave Kindig; motorsports icons Richard Petty, Mario Andretti and Ivan "Ironman" Stewart; and entertainment figures Billy Gibbons, T-Pain and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias are among the personalities scheduled to participate.
Throughout the week, attendees can see these personalities at vehicle unveilings, autograph sessions, demonstrations and other exhibitor activities across the Show floor.
"The SEMA Show brings together the people, products and ideas shaping automotive culture," said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. "These appearances highlight the broad reach and creativity of the aftermarket while inspiring the next generation of builders and innovators."
Builders and Vehicle Debuts
Chip Foose will join Coulson Autosports to unveil a '55 Chevrolet Bel Air rebuilt after the Eaton Fire nearly destroyed it. The vehicle will be featured at the TMI Products booth. Foose is also scheduled to appear with MagnaFlow.
Dave Kindig and Kevin Schiele of Kindig-It Design will present the shop’s '68 Pontiac Bonneville at the Dynamat booth. At the same booth, Steve Strope of Pure Vision Design will unveil a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, and Rick Dore of Rick Dore Kustoms will present a '36 Ford roadster.
Additional debuts include TJ Hunt's Aston Martin Vantage GT3 project car and a custom '56 Ford F-100 from Jason Noel and Fat Fender Garage, both appearing with Meguiar's. Rodger Lee and Ironworks Speed & Custom will unveil a 1978 Mercedes-Benz SEL "Euromod" with SPAL USA, while Ringbrothers will debut a '65 Pontiac GTO convertible at the Gentex booth.
Motorsports Legends and Racing Personalities
The 2026 lineup includes personalities representing multiple generations and disciplines of motorsports. Their participation reflects the longstanding connection between competition, product development and innovation across the automotive aftermarket.
Motorsports champion Mario Andretti, stock-car racing legend Richard Petty and off-road racing icon Ivan "Ironman" Stewart are scheduled to appear with MagnaFlow.
Additional motorsports guests include NHRA drivers Clay Millican (with CRC Industries) and Cruz Pedregon (with Speed Dawg Shift Knobs and KICKER) and Formula Drift Pro racer Dan Burkett (with Henkel Corporation.
Entertainment and Automotive Personalities
The Show will also welcome entertainers, actors and media figures whose connections to cars extend beyond their professional careers.
Billy Gibbons (with KICKER), guitarist and frontman for ZZ Top, is known for his collection of distinctive custom vehicles and longstanding involvement in automotive culture. Grammy Award-winning artist and drifting enthusiast T-Pain (with VP Racing Fuels) is also scheduled to appear.
Comedian and Volkswagen enthusiast Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias will return to the Show as an exhibitor, giving attendees an opportunity to experience his connection to automotive culture firsthand. Automotive television host Courtney Hansen, known for "Overhaulin'," "Powerblock" and "Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen," is also scheduled to appear with Dynamat and California Car Duster.
SEMA Hall of Famer Jay Leno will exhibit at the Show, where Jay Leno's Garage will host a Rumblebee activation. Automotive host Rutledge Wood will participate in a Toyota vehicle walkaround.
The Show will also bring together familiar faces from the "Fast & Furious" franchise. Actor Sung Kang, known for portraying Han Lue, will appear with MagnaFlow, while Noel G., who portrayed Hector, and Luis Da Silva, known for his role as Diogo, will appear with RDMBUILDS.
"Attendees come to the SEMA Show to discover new products, inspect standout builds and form valuable business connections," said SEMA Trade Show Director Andy Tompkins. "These appearances add energy to that experience and connect attendees with people who influence automotive culture."
Appearance dates, locations and participants are subject to change. Attendees and media should consult the official Events & Celebrity Appearances Schedule and the SEMA Show mobile app for the latest information.
The SEMA Show is open to qualified industry professionals throughout the week and to the general public with paid admission on Friday, November 6. Registration and additional Show information are available at semashow.com.
Election Day Reminder: The 2026 SEMA Show opens on Election Day, November 3. SEMA's Drive the Vote campaign encourages attendees to make a plan to vote before traveling to Las Vegas. Visit sema.org/vote for more information.
About SEMA and the SEMA Show
The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars, trucks, side-by-sides and two-wheel vehicles.
The 2026 SEMA Show is set for November 3-6, in Las Vegas. Interested exhibitors can buy a booth and learn more at semashow.com/exhibitor. Attendee and buyer registration is open online. For more information, visit semashow.com, the Registration Resource Center, or the 2026 SEMA Show floorplan.
Tickets are also available for SEMA Fest, the celebration of car culture and music on Friday, November 6, on the SEMA Show campus. Secure tickets or learn more at semafest.com.
