By SEMA Editors

The fifth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition will generate worldwide attention for the exhibitors while spotlighting the amazing talents, products and craftsmanship of the builders.

Top vehicle builders from all over the world will help SEMA Show exhibitors showcase their products and stand out at the premier automotive aftermarket trade show by entering the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. The fifth annual contest will generate worldwide attention for the exhibitors while spotlighting the amazing talents, products and craftsmanship of the builders.

“The 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition will allow us to learn about the products and stories behind the cars and trucks of these top builders,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and business development. “Companies that exhibit one of these builds benefit from the increased brand awareness and product exposure.”

All SEMA Battle of the Builders competitors are recognized in SEMA Show publications and on signage at the event, and many will be featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air exclusively on the Velocity Network in January 2019.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition was expanded this year to recognize winners in each of the four different categories: Hot Rod, Truck/Off-Road, Sport Compact and Young Guns. Industry judges will narrow down the field of nearly 300 entries to the Top 10 in each category before selecting the Top 12 builds overall. The 12 finalists will then take over judging duties and vote to name an overall winner, which will be announced Friday, November 2, at SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party.

SEMA also expanded its Young Guns regional program to give 14 up-and-coming builders age 27 and younger the opportunity to showcase their vehicles and talents at the exclusive trade show. Winners at select car shows throughout the country were awarded a package that included an all-expenses-paid trip to the SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot and entry into Battle of the Builders.

For more information about the 2018 Battle of the Builders competition and to see behind-the-scenes footage and interviews of some of this year's contestants, visit www.sema.org/botb or SEMA’s YouTube channel. For information about attending SEMA Ignited, the official after-party of the SEMA Show, please visit: www.semaignited.com.

By SEMA Editors

The fifth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition will generate worldwide attention for the exhibitors while spotlighting the amazing talents, products and craftsmanship of the builders.

Top vehicle builders from all over the world will help SEMA Show exhibitors showcase their products and stand out at the premier automotive aftermarket trade show by entering the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. The fifth annual contest will generate worldwide attention for the exhibitors while spotlighting the amazing talents, products and craftsmanship of the builders.

“The 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition will allow us to learn about the products and stories behind the cars and trucks of these top builders,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and business development. “Companies that exhibit one of these builds benefit from the increased brand awareness and product exposure.”

All SEMA Battle of the Builders competitors are recognized in SEMA Show publications and on signage at the event, and many will be featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air exclusively on the Velocity Network in January 2019.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition was expanded this year to recognize winners in each of the four different categories: Hot Rod, Truck/Off-Road, Sport Compact and Young Guns. Industry judges will narrow down the field of nearly 300 entries to the Top 10 in each category before selecting the Top 12 builds overall. The 12 finalists will then take over judging duties and vote to name an overall winner, which will be announced Friday, November 2, at SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party.

SEMA also expanded its Young Guns regional program to give 14 up-and-coming builders age 27 and younger the opportunity to showcase their vehicles and talents at the exclusive trade show. Winners at select car shows throughout the country were awarded a package that included an all-expenses-paid trip to the SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot and entry into Battle of the Builders.

For more information about the 2018 Battle of the Builders competition and to see behind-the-scenes footage and interviews of some of this year's contestants, visit www.sema.org/botb or SEMA’s YouTube channel. For information about attending SEMA Ignited, the official after-party of the SEMA Show, please visit: www.semaignited.com.

By AJ Carney

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, new for 2018, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users.

Participation in SEMA Show Education has grown exponentially over the last several years as professionals and small-business owners look to keep current on the latest trends and technologies affecting the automotive industry.

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, new for 2018, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users. Interested?

It’s easy to launch your Power User status at the 2018 SEMA Show:

• Visit the Quad, located in the upper North Hall (outside N251).
• Snag your free custom lanyard and Power User pass.
• Attend three seminars throughout the week. That’s right, any three you want!
• At the end of each seminar you attend, see the room ambassador on your way out and get your user pass hole-punched.
• Stop back by the Quad and snag your limited-edition SEMA swag while supplies last.

“Individuals and companies recognize the value of business education and are making an investment in professional development,” said Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education. “We are seeing company after company incorporating education into their strategic Show plans this year to ensure that they are maximizing their time and resources on-site.”  

At the close of the Show, attendees will receive a Power User questionnaire to help gauge the pulse of SEMA’s ever-evolving education program. Your feedback will help drive the 2019 seminar schedule. Learn more about the program.  

For questions, email AJ Carney, SEMA’s senior manager of education services.

Get started, register for your first seminar today! Recommended seminars:

• SEMA Suggested: 3 Seminars Featuring Automotive Personalities.
• SEMA Suggested: Market Research Trends to Help Your Business.
• SEMA Suggested: 3 Seminars on How to Leverage Data in Decision Making.

By AJ Carney

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, new for 2018, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users.

Participation in SEMA Show Education has grown exponentially over the last several years as professionals and small-business owners look to keep current on the latest trends and technologies affecting the automotive industry.

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, new for 2018, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users. Interested?

It’s easy to launch your Power User status at the 2018 SEMA Show:

• Visit the Quad, located in the upper North Hall (outside N251).
• Snag your free custom lanyard and Power User pass.
• Attend three seminars throughout the week. That’s right, any three you want!
• At the end of each seminar you attend, see the room ambassador on your way out and get your user pass hole-punched.
• Stop back by the Quad and snag your limited-edition SEMA swag while supplies last.

“Individuals and companies recognize the value of business education and are making an investment in professional development,” said Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education. “We are seeing company after company incorporating education into their strategic Show plans this year to ensure that they are maximizing their time and resources on-site.”  

At the close of the Show, attendees will receive a Power User questionnaire to help gauge the pulse of SEMA’s ever-evolving education program. Your feedback will help drive the 2019 seminar schedule. Learn more about the program.  

For questions, email AJ Carney, SEMA’s senior manager of education services.

Get started, register for your first seminar today! Recommended seminars:

• SEMA Suggested: 3 Seminars Featuring Automotive Personalities.
• SEMA Suggested: Market Research Trends to Help Your Business.
• SEMA Suggested: 3 Seminars on How to Leverage Data in Decision Making.

By AJ Carney

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, new for 2018, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users.

Participation in SEMA Show Education has grown exponentially over the last several years as professionals and small-business owners look to keep current on the latest trends and technologies affecting the automotive industry.

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, new for 2018, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users. Interested?

It’s easy to launch your Power User status at the 2018 SEMA Show:

• Visit the Quad, located in the upper North Hall (outside N251).
• Snag your free custom lanyard and Power User pass.
• Attend three seminars throughout the week. That’s right, any three you want!
• At the end of each seminar you attend, see the room ambassador on your way out and get your user pass hole-punched.
• Stop back by the Quad and snag your limited-edition SEMA swag while supplies last.

“Individuals and companies recognize the value of business education and are making an investment in professional development,” said Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education. “We are seeing company after company incorporating education into their strategic Show plans this year to ensure that they are maximizing their time and resources on-site.”  

At the close of the Show, attendees will receive a Power User questionnaire to help gauge the pulse of SEMA’s ever-evolving education program. Your feedback will help drive the 2019 seminar schedule. Learn more about the program.  

For questions, email AJ Carney, SEMA’s senior manager of education services.

Get started, register for your first seminar today! Recommended seminars:

• SEMA Suggested: 3 Seminars Featuring Automotive Personalities.
• SEMA Suggested: Market Research Trends to Help Your Business.
• SEMA Suggested: 3 Seminars on How to Leverage Data in Decision Making.

By Jason Catullo

The artwork of this year’s SEMA Show artist, Alex Carmona, whose designs will be featured on 2018 SEMA apparel and memorabilia, will be available in the Art Walk.

SEMA Showgoers can find a wide selection of authentic art work crafted by popular industry artists on display in the SEMA Show Art Walk, located in the C2 Pre-Function Area (by the escalators near the Skybridge). The area includes authentic oil paintings, drawings and photos of race action, historic locations and classic and modern motorsports that represent the heart and heritage of the industry and immerses Show visitors in automotive culture.

Showgoers will also be able to meet and talk with the artists, and even buy an art piece for the office, shop or home. The artists scheduled to appear in the SEMA Show Art Walk include Bob Larivee, Jim Owens, Nick Crouch, Ed Tillrock, Max Grundy and more.

In addition, the artwork of this year’s SEMA Show artist, Alex Carmona, whose designs will be featured on 2018 SEMA apparel and memorabilia, will also be available in the Art Walk.

More information about Carmona and his artwork is available at www.oldschoolalex.com, or follow him on Instagram @TheRealOldSchoolAlex.

By Jason Catullo

The artwork of this year’s SEMA Show artist, Alex Carmona, whose designs will be featured on 2018 SEMA apparel and memorabilia, will be available in the Art Walk.

SEMA Showgoers can find a wide selection of authentic art work crafted by popular industry artists on display in the SEMA Show Art Walk, located in the C2 Pre-Function Area (by the escalators near the Skybridge). The area includes authentic oil paintings, drawings and photos of race action, historic locations and classic and modern motorsports that represent the heart and heritage of the industry and immerses Show visitors in automotive culture.

Showgoers will also be able to meet and talk with the artists, and even buy an art piece for the office, shop or home. The artists scheduled to appear in the SEMA Show Art Walk include Bob Larivee, Jim Owens, Nick Crouch, Ed Tillrock, Max Grundy and more.

In addition, the artwork of this year’s SEMA Show artist, Alex Carmona, whose designs will be featured on 2018 SEMA apparel and memorabilia, will also be available in the Art Walk.

More information about Carmona and his artwork is available at www.oldschoolalex.com, or follow him on Instagram @TheRealOldSchoolAlex.

By SEMA Editors

MagnaFlow was awarded SEMA Manufacturer of the Year at the 2017 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA’s prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2.

Get your tickets for the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and tribute will be paid to the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors; Ed Pink, Ed Pink’s Garage; and Chris Thomson, TMG Performance Products—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

• Aeromotive Inc.
• Edelbrock LLC
• Hunter Engineering Co.

SEMA WD of the Year

• Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distribution

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

• Bob Cook Sales Inc.
• Gantt Thomas & Associates Inc.
• R&R Marketing Consultants Inc.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2018 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

MagnaFlow was awarded SEMA Manufacturer of the Year at the 2017 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA’s prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2.

Get your tickets for the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and tribute will be paid to the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors; Ed Pink, Ed Pink’s Garage; and Chris Thomson, TMG Performance Products—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

• Aeromotive Inc.
• Edelbrock LLC
• Hunter Engineering Co.

SEMA WD of the Year

• Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distribution

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

• Bob Cook Sales Inc.
• Gantt Thomas & Associates Inc.
• R&R Marketing Consultants Inc.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2018 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

MagnaFlow was awarded SEMA Manufacturer of the Year at the 2017 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA’s prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2.

Get your tickets for the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and tribute will be paid to the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors; Ed Pink, Ed Pink’s Garage; and Chris Thomson, TMG Performance Products—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

• Aeromotive Inc.
• Edelbrock LLC
• Hunter Engineering Co.

SEMA WD of the Year

• Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distribution

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

• Bob Cook Sales Inc.
• Gantt Thomas & Associates Inc.
• R&R Marketing Consultants Inc.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2018 SEMA Show.