By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Overland Experience will feature dozens of customized vehicles with fully popped-out tents, sunshades outfitted for survival and portable kitchen systems displayed alongside exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market.

Buyers at the 2019 SEMA Show will be able to see products and vehicles specifically for overlanding in the all-new SEMA Overland Experience area. The dedicated section in the Performance Pavilion will feature dozens of customized vehicles outfitted for survival with fully popped-out tents, sunshades and portable kitchen systems displayed alongside exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market.

Also in the area, experts will share and discuss trends, business opportunities and challenges in the overlanding market throughout the 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, in Las Vegas.

“The new Overland Experience showcases a growing trend in the market,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “With overlanding products, vehicles and education displayed in a centralized location, buyers will gain a comprehensive understanding of what the market entails and how they can build overlanding into their businesses.”

With many similarities and connections to off-roading, overlanding products are common at the SEMA Show. The phenomenon has strong roots in several countries and regions including Australia, South Africa and certain parts of South America, and has taken off in the United States during the past decade.

Space for trailers will also be available in the Overland Experience. To learn more about the SEMA Overland Experience, contact semashow@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Overland Experience will feature dozens of customized vehicles with fully popped-out tents, sunshades outfitted for survival and portable kitchen systems displayed alongside exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market.

Buyers at the 2019 SEMA Show will be able to see products and vehicles specifically for overlanding in the all-new SEMA Overland Experience area. The dedicated section in the Performance Pavilion will feature dozens of customized vehicles outfitted for survival with fully popped-out tents, sunshades and portable kitchen systems displayed alongside exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market.

Also in the area, experts will share and discuss trends, business opportunities and challenges in the overlanding market throughout the 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, in Las Vegas.

“The new Overland Experience showcases a growing trend in the market,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “With overlanding products, vehicles and education displayed in a centralized location, buyers will gain a comprehensive understanding of what the market entails and how they can build overlanding into their businesses.”

With many similarities and connections to off-roading, overlanding products are common at the SEMA Show. The phenomenon has strong roots in several countries and regions including Australia, South Africa and certain parts of South America, and has taken off in the United States during the past decade.

Space for trailers will also be available in the Overland Experience. To learn more about the SEMA Overland Experience, contact semashow@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Overland Experience will feature dozens of customized vehicles with fully popped-out tents, sunshades outfitted for survival and portable kitchen systems displayed alongside exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market.

Buyers at the 2019 SEMA Show will be able to see products and vehicles specifically for overlanding in the all-new SEMA Overland Experience area. The dedicated section in the Performance Pavilion will feature dozens of customized vehicles outfitted for survival with fully popped-out tents, sunshades and portable kitchen systems displayed alongside exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market.

Also in the area, experts will share and discuss trends, business opportunities and challenges in the overlanding market throughout the 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, in Las Vegas.

“The new Overland Experience showcases a growing trend in the market,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “With overlanding products, vehicles and education displayed in a centralized location, buyers will gain a comprehensive understanding of what the market entails and how they can build overlanding into their businesses.”

With many similarities and connections to off-roading, overlanding products are common at the SEMA Show. The phenomenon has strong roots in several countries and regions including Australia, South Africa and certain parts of South America, and has taken off in the United States during the past decade.

Space for trailers will also be available in the Overland Experience. To learn more about the SEMA Overland Experience, contact semashow@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Vehicle builders age 27 and younger are invited to apply for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the 2019 trade-only SEMA Show and automatic entry into the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Applications for the SEMA Young Guns regional competition taking place at the 2019 Goodguys West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF, at the Alameda Fair Grounds in late August, are available at www.semayoungguns.com. Vehicle builders age 27 and younger are invited to apply for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the 2019 trade-only SEMA Show and automatic entry into the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The regional competition marks the eighth stop in a nationwide search for young, up-and-coming vehicle builders to compete alongside proven car and truck customizers at the 2019 the SEMA Show. While the SEMA Battle of the Builders program is primarily for proven builders with vehicles already confirmed to be at the SEMA Show, the SEMA Young Guns regional competition opens the contest up to talented builders age 27 and younger who may not otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the SEMA Show.

“We know that there are young, talented builders who may not have the connections or resources to participate in the SEMA Show,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, communications and PR. “The SEMA Young Guns regional competition is designed to support those builders.”

To help identify young builders, SEMA partnered with show organizers to host Young Guns regional competitions throughout the country. The upcoming event at the Goodguys West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF, will be the eighth event in the 2019 program. Ten applicants will be selected to participate at the Alameda Fair Grounds, August 23–25, at which time one builder will win the prize to attend the 2019 SEMA Show and compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders.

By SEMA Editors

Vehicle builders age 27 and younger are invited to apply for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the 2019 trade-only SEMA Show and automatic entry into the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Applications for the SEMA Young Guns regional competition taking place at the 2019 Goodguys West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF, at the Alameda Fair Grounds in late August, are available at www.semayoungguns.com. Vehicle builders age 27 and younger are invited to apply for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the 2019 trade-only SEMA Show and automatic entry into the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The regional competition marks the eighth stop in a nationwide search for young, up-and-coming vehicle builders to compete alongside proven car and truck customizers at the 2019 the SEMA Show. While the SEMA Battle of the Builders program is primarily for proven builders with vehicles already confirmed to be at the SEMA Show, the SEMA Young Guns regional competition opens the contest up to talented builders age 27 and younger who may not otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the SEMA Show.

“We know that there are young, talented builders who may not have the connections or resources to participate in the SEMA Show,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, communications and PR. “The SEMA Young Guns regional competition is designed to support those builders.”

To help identify young builders, SEMA partnered with show organizers to host Young Guns regional competitions throughout the country. The upcoming event at the Goodguys West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF, will be the eighth event in the 2019 program. Ten applicants will be selected to participate at the Alameda Fair Grounds, August 23–25, at which time one builder will win the prize to attend the 2019 SEMA Show and compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders.

By SEMA Editors

Vehicle builders age 27 and younger are invited to apply for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the 2019 trade-only SEMA Show and automatic entry into the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Applications for the SEMA Young Guns regional competition taking place at the 2019 Goodguys West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF, at the Alameda Fair Grounds in late August, are available at www.semayoungguns.com. Vehicle builders age 27 and younger are invited to apply for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the 2019 trade-only SEMA Show and automatic entry into the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The regional competition marks the eighth stop in a nationwide search for young, up-and-coming vehicle builders to compete alongside proven car and truck customizers at the 2019 the SEMA Show. While the SEMA Battle of the Builders program is primarily for proven builders with vehicles already confirmed to be at the SEMA Show, the SEMA Young Guns regional competition opens the contest up to talented builders age 27 and younger who may not otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the SEMA Show.

“We know that there are young, talented builders who may not have the connections or resources to participate in the SEMA Show,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, communications and PR. “The SEMA Young Guns regional competition is designed to support those builders.”

To help identify young builders, SEMA partnered with show organizers to host Young Guns regional competitions throughout the country. The upcoming event at the Goodguys West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF, will be the eighth event in the 2019 program. Ten applicants will be selected to participate at the Alameda Fair Grounds, August 23–25, at which time one builder will win the prize to attend the 2019 SEMA Show and compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders.

By SEMA Editors

Vehicle builders age 27 and younger are invited to apply for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the 2019 trade-only SEMA Show and automatic entry into the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Applications for the SEMA Young Guns regional competition taking place at the 2019 Goodguys West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF, at the Alameda Fair Grounds in late August, are available at www.semayoungguns.com. Vehicle builders age 27 and younger are invited to apply for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the 2019 trade-only SEMA Show and automatic entry into the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The regional competition marks the eighth stop in a nationwide search for young, up-and-coming vehicle builders to compete alongside proven car and truck customizers at the 2019 the SEMA Show. While the SEMA Battle of the Builders program is primarily for proven builders with vehicles already confirmed to be at the SEMA Show, the SEMA Young Guns regional competition opens the contest up to talented builders age 27 and younger who may not otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the SEMA Show.

“We know that there are young, talented builders who may not have the connections or resources to participate in the SEMA Show,” said Ira Gabriel, SEMA vice president of marketing, communications and PR. “The SEMA Young Guns regional competition is designed to support those builders.”

To help identify young builders, SEMA partnered with show organizers to host Young Guns regional competitions throughout the country. The upcoming event at the Goodguys West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF, will be the eighth event in the 2019 program. Ten applicants will be selected to participate at the Alameda Fair Grounds, August 23–25, at which time one builder will win the prize to attend the 2019 SEMA Show and compete in the SEMA Battle of the Builders.

By SEMA Editors

Whether it’s a driver, industry icon, TV personality, or famous vehicle, featuring a familiar face or iconic vehicle in your booth provides buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company's target market.

SEMA Show exhibitors planning to host a special appearance in their booth need to submit the Celebrity Appearance Notification form by September 3 to be featured in the SEMA Show’s printed material. Whether it’s a driver, industry icon, TV personality or famous vehicle, featuring a familiar face or iconic vehicle in your booth provides buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company's target market.

Complete the Celebrity Appearance Notification form to have your special attraction publicized with your company name and Show booth number. The information will be included in the Official 2019 SEMA Show Directory and the SEMA Show Daily.

Exhibitors can learn how to get the most out of their 2019 SEMA Show, as well as additional options to reach buyers, by contacting an account rep at sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.

Information about the 2019 SEMA Show is available on www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Whether it’s a driver, industry icon, TV personality, or famous vehicle, featuring a familiar face or iconic vehicle in your booth provides buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company's target market.

SEMA Show exhibitors planning to host a special appearance in their booth need to submit the Celebrity Appearance Notification form by September 3 to be featured in the SEMA Show’s printed material. Whether it’s a driver, industry icon, TV personality or famous vehicle, featuring a familiar face or iconic vehicle in your booth provides buyers with an identifiable, visual connection of the company's target market.

Complete the Celebrity Appearance Notification form to have your special attraction publicized with your company name and Show booth number. The information will be included in the Official 2019 SEMA Show Directory and the SEMA Show Daily.

Exhibitors can learn how to get the most out of their 2019 SEMA Show, as well as additional options to reach buyers, by contacting an account rep at sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.

Information about the 2019 SEMA Show is available on www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Market Research

SEMA is looking to understand the changing dynamics affecting specialty-automotive retailers and is conducting a survey of retail businesses in order to do so. We recognize your time is valuable, so we’re offering five $300 gift cards via drawing to retail business members who complete our survey.

Your input will help SEMA in its ongoing efforts to provide better support to the retail side of the aftermarket (and, of course, give you a chance at $300 once the survey finishes).

Check your inbox (or spam folder) for an email from Gavin Knapp with the subject line “A Penny (or 300) For Your Thoughts.” This email is your invitation to take the survey, which is accessed via clicking the red “Start Survey” button in the message body.