By SEMA Editors

Registration to participate in the 2017 Chevy SEMA Design Awards program is now open.

Chevrolet has announced the return of the Chevy SEMA Design Awards program for 2017.

Registration:

• Register your vehicle before September 15, 2017, for the opportunity to be included in Chevrolet pre-SEMA Show marketing activities.
• All registrations must be received before October 13, 2017, to be considered for an award.
• One wildcard entry will be permitted for registration at the SEMA Show.
• Please contact Rich Downing with any questions.

Registration Requirements:

• Provide vehicle description, SEMA display location, and pre- and post-SEMA Show promotional plans.
• Provide rendering and in-process build photos for use on Chevrolet social media.
• Provide final photos (front ¾, rear ¾, engine and interior) prior to the SEMA Show.
• Be willing to support mutually agreed Chevrolet marketing activities after the SEMA Show.

Build Requirements:

• Preservation of the Chevrolet bowtie emblem, if originally equipped, on the front of vehicle.
• Use of a Chevrolet powertrain (mixing or matching fuel types and generations is allowed).
• Use of current body-style Chevrolet vehicles, performance parts, accessories and crate engines is highly encouraged.
• Vehicles with current body styles (i.e., sixth-gen Camaro, seventh-gen Corvette) will be included in the Late-Model award category, in addition to all other categories.

Themes of Interest:

• Innovative new technology integration, specifically carbon fiber.
• Chevrolet crate engine integration, specifically connect and cruise packages.
• Chevrolet Performance Parts integration, such as suspension, brake, induction and exhaust systems.
• Chevrolet accessories integration, such as wheels, spoilers and illuminated bowties.

Award Categories:

• Chevy SEMA Car of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA Late Model of the Year.
• Best use of Chevy Performance Crate Engine.
• Best use of Chevy Performance Parts & Accessories.
• #ChevySEMA People’s Choice.

Award Benefits:

• Exclusive award recipients reveal and reception hosted by Chevrolet.
• Announcement and coverage of award recipients through Chevrolet media channels.
• Exclusive photo book featuring behind-the-scenes images of GM design.

Note: Winners must provide release and consent as requested by GM, including but not limited to, publication of winner’s work, winner’s name, likeness and voice as a condition to receiving above award benefits. Award benefits subject to change by Chevrolet without notice at Chevrolet’s discretion.

By SEMA Editors

Registration to participate in the 2017 Chevy SEMA Design Awards program is now open.

Chevrolet has announced the return of the Chevy SEMA Design Awards program for 2017.

Registration:

• Register your vehicle before September 15, 2017, for the opportunity to be included in Chevrolet pre-SEMA Show marketing activities.
• All registrations must be received before October 13, 2017, to be considered for an award.
• One wildcard entry will be permitted for registration at the SEMA Show.
• Please contact Rich Downing with any questions.

Registration Requirements:

• Provide vehicle description, SEMA display location, and pre- and post-SEMA Show promotional plans.
• Provide rendering and in-process build photos for use on Chevrolet social media.
• Provide final photos (front ¾, rear ¾, engine and interior) prior to the SEMA Show.
• Be willing to support mutually agreed Chevrolet marketing activities after the SEMA Show.

Build Requirements:

• Preservation of the Chevrolet bowtie emblem, if originally equipped, on the front of vehicle.
• Use of a Chevrolet powertrain (mixing or matching fuel types and generations is allowed).
• Use of current body-style Chevrolet vehicles, performance parts, accessories and crate engines is highly encouraged.
• Vehicles with current body styles (i.e., sixth-gen Camaro, seventh-gen Corvette) will be included in the Late-Model award category, in addition to all other categories.

Themes of Interest:

• Innovative new technology integration, specifically carbon fiber.
• Chevrolet crate engine integration, specifically connect and cruise packages.
• Chevrolet Performance Parts integration, such as suspension, brake, induction and exhaust systems.
• Chevrolet accessories integration, such as wheels, spoilers and illuminated bowties.

Award Categories:

• Chevy SEMA Car of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year.
• Chevy SEMA Late Model of the Year.
• Best use of Chevy Performance Crate Engine.
• Best use of Chevy Performance Parts & Accessories.
• #ChevySEMA People’s Choice.

Award Benefits:

• Exclusive award recipients reveal and reception hosted by Chevrolet.
• Announcement and coverage of award recipients through Chevrolet media channels.
• Exclusive photo book featuring behind-the-scenes images of GM design.

Note: Winners must provide release and consent as requested by GM, including but not limited to, publication of winner’s work, winner’s name, likeness and voice as a condition to receiving above award benefits. Award benefits subject to change by Chevrolet without notice at Chevrolet’s discretion.

Building on the GT350 and GT350R, the Ford Mustang GT500 is expected to be the next step in battling the likes of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in the hyper-musclecar stakes. The lack of a large wing on the back suggests new aerodynamic techniques may be employed on the GT500.

The GT500 will get styling modifications from the ’18 Mustang revisions. A heavy-duty transmission will be standard, although it may be a new dual-clutch setup. The nature of the engine is also unclear, with rumors circling about the use of a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 from the Ford GT supercar, or an uprated 5.8L V8. But it’s likely the GT500 will produce at least as much as the ZL1, or possibly more than the 707hp Hellcat.

Expect to see a GT500, and a few other Mustangs, next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Building on the GT350 and GT350R, the Ford Mustang GT500 is expected to be the next step in battling the likes of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in the hyper-musclecar stakes. The lack of a large wing on the back suggests new aerodynamic techniques may be employed on the GT500.

The GT500 will get styling modifications from the ’18 Mustang revisions. A heavy-duty transmission will be standard, although it may be a new dual-clutch setup. The nature of the engine is also unclear, with rumors circling about the use of a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 from the Ford GT supercar, or an uprated 5.8L V8. But it’s likely the GT500 will produce at least as much as the ZL1, or possibly more than the 707hp Hellcat.

Expect to see a GT500, and a few other Mustangs, next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Building on the GT350 and GT350R, the Ford Mustang GT500 is expected to be the next step in battling the likes of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in the hyper-musclecar stakes. The lack of a large wing on the back suggests new aerodynamic techniques may be employed on the GT500.

The GT500 will get styling modifications from the ’18 Mustang revisions. A heavy-duty transmission will be standard, although it may be a new dual-clutch setup. The nature of the engine is also unclear, with rumors circling about the use of a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 from the Ford GT supercar, or an uprated 5.8L V8. But it’s likely the GT500 will produce at least as much as the ZL1, or possibly more than the 707hp Hellcat.

Expect to see a GT500, and a few other Mustangs, next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Building on the GT350 and GT350R, the Ford Mustang GT500 is expected to be the next step in battling the likes of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in the hyper-musclecar stakes. The lack of a large wing on the back suggests new aerodynamic techniques may be employed on the GT500.

The GT500 will get styling modifications from the ’18 Mustang revisions. A heavy-duty transmission will be standard, although it may be a new dual-clutch setup. The nature of the engine is also unclear, with rumors circling about the use of a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 from the Ford GT supercar, or an uprated 5.8L V8. But it’s likely the GT500 will produce at least as much as the ZL1, or possibly more than the 707hp Hellcat.

Expect to see a GT500, and a few other Mustangs, next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Building on the GT350 and GT350R, the Ford Mustang GT500 is expected to be the next step in battling the likes of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in the hyper-musclecar stakes. The lack of a large wing on the back suggests new aerodynamic techniques may be employed on the GT500.

The GT500 will get styling modifications from the ’18 Mustang revisions. A heavy-duty transmission will be standard, although it may be a new dual-clutch setup. The nature of the engine is also unclear, with rumors circling about the use of a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 from the Ford GT supercar, or an uprated 5.8L V8. But it’s likely the GT500 will produce at least as much as the ZL1, or possibly more than the 707hp Hellcat.

Expect to see a GT500, and a few other Mustangs, next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Building on the GT350 and GT350R, the Ford Mustang GT500 is expected to be the next step in battling the likes of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in the hyper-musclecar stakes. The lack of a large wing on the back suggests new aerodynamic techniques may be employed on the GT500.

The GT500 will get styling modifications from the ’18 Mustang revisions. A heavy-duty transmission will be standard, although it may be a new dual-clutch setup. The nature of the engine is also unclear, with rumors circling about the use of a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 from the Ford GT supercar, or an uprated 5.8L V8. But it’s likely the GT500 will produce at least as much as the ZL1, or possibly more than the 707hp Hellcat.

Expect to see a GT500, and a few other Mustangs, next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Building on the GT350 and GT350R, the Ford Mustang GT500 is expected to be the next step in battling the likes of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in the hyper-musclecar stakes. The lack of a large wing on the back suggests new aerodynamic techniques may be employed on the GT500.

The GT500 will get styling modifications from the ’18 Mustang revisions. A heavy-duty transmission will be standard, although it may be a new dual-clutch setup. The nature of the engine is also unclear, with rumors circling about the use of a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 from the Ford GT supercar, or an uprated 5.8L V8. But it’s likely the GT500 will produce at least as much as the ZL1, or possibly more than the 707hp Hellcat.

Expect to see a GT500, and a few other Mustangs, next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.