This is a first look at the mid-engine Corvette race car, the C8.R. It was caught testing at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, following last weekend’s IMSA WeatherTech Race held at the track.

Chevy developed the previous C7 Corvette street car and C7.R race car alongside each other, and it seems that will be the case for the C8. Pratt & Miller, which has built cars for Corvette Racing since the late ’90s, will play a role in the C8.R's development, too.

Expect to see the C8 Corvette street car make its debut next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look at the mid-engine Corvette race car, the C8.R. It was caught testing at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, following last weekend’s IMSA WeatherTech Race held at the track.

Chevy developed the previous C7 Corvette street car and C7.R race car alongside each other, and it seems that will be the case for the C8. Pratt & Miller, which has built cars for Corvette Racing since the late ’90s, will play a role in the C8.R's development, too.

Expect to see the C8 Corvette street car make its debut next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look at the mid-engine Corvette race car, the C8.R. It was caught testing at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, following last weekend’s IMSA WeatherTech Race held at the track.

Chevy developed the previous C7 Corvette street car and C7.R race car alongside each other, and it seems that will be the case for the C8. Pratt & Miller, which has built cars for Corvette Racing since the late ’90s, will play a role in the C8.R's development, too.

Expect to see the C8 Corvette street car make its debut next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look at the mid-engine Corvette race car, the C8.R. It was caught testing at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, following last weekend’s IMSA WeatherTech Race held at the track.

Chevy developed the previous C7 Corvette street car and C7.R race car alongside each other, and it seems that will be the case for the C8. Pratt & Miller, which has built cars for Corvette Racing since the late ’90s, will play a role in the C8.R's development, too.

Expect to see the C8 Corvette street car make its debut next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look at the mid-engine Corvette race car, the C8.R. It was caught testing at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, following last weekend’s IMSA WeatherTech Race held at the track.

Chevy developed the previous C7 Corvette street car and C7.R race car alongside each other, and it seems that will be the case for the C8. Pratt & Miller, which has built cars for Corvette Racing since the late ’90s, will play a role in the C8.R's development, too.

Expect to see the C8 Corvette street car make its debut next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

With just 11 weeks until the 2018 SEMA Show kicks off, exhibitors should use the Exhibitor Services Manual to stay on top of their deadlines.

The 2018 SEMA Show is about 11 weeks away. Here’s a rundown of key deadlines, including early-bird and advance rates available for several booth services, as well as checklists to keep you on track and on budget.

Complete Deadlines Checklist - Take advantage of Early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows you to keep track of all your costs and ensures that you are adequately prepared for your experience at the SEMA Show. 

Upcoming Exhibitor Deadlines – Take advantage of discounts by acting before the deadlines.

• August 24 - Show Directory Listing Information Due
  
  
• September 4 - Celebrity Appearance Notification (to be included in printed Show material)

• September 5 - Booth Design Notification (Required for all exhibits 20x20 sq.-ft. or larger)
• September 5 - Multi-level Booth Design Notification (Required for all exhibits 20x20 or larger)
• September 5 - Permit Application to Clark County–Hot Works
• September 5 - Permit Application to Clark County–Spraying & Dipping
• September 5 - Permit Application to Clark County for Outside Exhibits, Tents, Staking Plans
  
• September 7 - Hanging Sign Design Notification Form to Show Management
  
  
• September 14 - Booth Vehicle Display Application (Vehicles displayed in booth)
• September 14 - Sponsorship Artwork/Materials Due to Freeman
  
  
• September 17 - Lead Retrieval Rental (Advance Rate)–CompuSystems
  
  
• September 20 - Freight–Freeman Warehouse–first day to accept advance freight
  
  
• September 28 - Fabric Graphics–Freeman
• September 28 - Target Move-in Date Change Request-Freeman
  
• September 28 - Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)–Cox Business (LVCC)

More information on the 2018 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

With just 11 weeks until the 2018 SEMA Show kicks off, exhibitors should use the Exhibitor Services Manual to stay on top of their deadlines.

The 2018 SEMA Show is about 11 weeks away. Here’s a rundown of key deadlines, including early-bird and advance rates available for several booth services, as well as checklists to keep you on track and on budget.

Complete Deadlines Checklist - Take advantage of Early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows you to keep track of all your costs and ensures that you are adequately prepared for your experience at the SEMA Show. 

Upcoming Exhibitor Deadlines – Take advantage of discounts by acting before the deadlines.

• August 24 - Show Directory Listing Information Due
  
  
• September 4 - Celebrity Appearance Notification (to be included in printed Show material)

• September 5 - Booth Design Notification (Required for all exhibits 20x20 sq.-ft. or larger)
• September 5 - Multi-level Booth Design Notification (Required for all exhibits 20x20 or larger)
• September 5 - Permit Application to Clark County–Hot Works
• September 5 - Permit Application to Clark County–Spraying & Dipping
• September 5 - Permit Application to Clark County for Outside Exhibits, Tents, Staking Plans
  
• September 7 - Hanging Sign Design Notification Form to Show Management
  
  
• September 14 - Booth Vehicle Display Application (Vehicles displayed in booth)
• September 14 - Sponsorship Artwork/Materials Due to Freeman
  
  
• September 17 - Lead Retrieval Rental (Advance Rate)–CompuSystems
  
  
• September 20 - Freight–Freeman Warehouse–first day to accept advance freight
  
  
• September 28 - Fabric Graphics–Freeman
• September 28 - Target Move-in Date Change Request-Freeman
  
• September 28 - Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)–Cox Business (LVCC)

More information on the 2018 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By Kristopher Porter

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various automotive industry segments. It’s also a great opportunity for mature professionals who are interested in advancing young professionals in the work force. This is a free regional event that will take place at the Sand Sports Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, Friday, September 14.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive one complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Sand Sports Super Show on Friday! Come and experience the biggest and most exciting dune and dirt sports EXPO in the world, including hundreds of exhibitors and many opportunities to connect with industry professionals.

If you live in the Orange County or Riverside County areas, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues.

Register now!

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various automotive industry segments. It’s also a great opportunity for mature professionals who are interested in advancing young professionals in the work force. This is a free regional event that will take place at the Sand Sports Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, Friday, September 14.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive one complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Sand Sports Super Show on Friday! Come and experience the biggest and most exciting dune and dirt sports EXPO in the world, including hundreds of exhibitors and many opportunities to connect with industry professionals.

If you live in the Orange County or Riverside County areas, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues.

Register now!

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By SEMA Editors

More than half of buyers reported that they visit an exhibitor’s booth after researching the company’s product in the New Products Showcase.

Exhibitors looking to attract more business at the SEMA Show use the New Products Showcase as a way to put their brand in front of buyers. The Showcase serves as an extension of an exhibitor’s booth, providing a visual representation of a company’s new products and best-sellers. Taking advantage of the Showcase and its high-traffic location allows exhibitors to reach out to new business while still connecting with buyers on the Show floor. This additional outreach is not only free, but has proven to be effective.

According to SEMA Show Management’s post-Show survey, more than half of buyers reported that they visit an exhibitor’s booth after researching the company’s product in the Showcase.

For the first time, the New Products Showcase features a Promo Package, which is offered to exhibitors through the new products entry form as an optional upgrade. This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to add value and additional exposure to their presence in the New Products Showcase—The SEMA Show’s No. 1 buyer and media destination.

The cost is $499 per product, and includes the following:

• Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
• A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
• Enhanced product listing in the January 2019 issue of SEMA News.
• Bonus: Those who purchase this promotion package before September 6 will be included in the Spotlight Product Listing section in the November 2019 issue of SEMA News.

The New Products Showcase is located on the Skybridge connecting the Central and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The high-traffic area serves as a destination for buyers, providing exhibitors with the valuable opportunity to attract new business without leaving their booths.

The Showcase is a small investment for exhibitors, one that offers valuable payoff at the Show and throughout the upcoming year. Each product is photographed, featured in SEMA publications, provided for media year-round on www.semaphotos.com, and made available to exhibitors for use in company advertising or promotions.

Register Products Here!

The first product entered in the New Products Showcase is free. Additional products entered in the Showcase cost $75 each if submitted by the Friday, October 5, deadline, $150 each thereafter. There’s no limit to the total number of products a company can display. The Showcase also includes a Featured Products section designed to get top-selling products exposure among buyers who may have missed last year’s Show.

More information on the 2018 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.