Thu, 10/20/2016 - 10:41

By AJ Carney

mbr
The SEMA Members Lounge has meeting rooms available that can accommodate small groups (10 or fewer), and are available at no charge to member exhibitors and buyers.

For members who need a place to meet while at the 2016 SEMA Show, the SEMA Members Lounge offers meeting rooms that can accommodate small groups (10 or fewer). Rooms can be reserved prior to the Show at no charge by member exhibitors and buyers.*

To check availability during the Show, please visit the meeting room check-in counter located inside the Members Lounge.

Open during Show hours, the Members Lounge is a convenient place to grab a hot or cold lunch, network with other SEMA members, access a computer with a printer and internet service, or charge your cell phone. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. daily and a cold “Grab ‘N Go” meal can be purchased any time during Show hours.

SEMA-member buyers also have access to MBR program perks. MBR cards will be mailed in late October.

SEMA membership has its rewards! To learn more, contact AJ Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@SEMA.org.

*non-exhibiting manufacturers and members otherwise eligible to exhibit are not permitted to use the meeting rooms.

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 10:04

By Clint Simone and Carr Winn

SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party that is open to consumers—will kick-off for the third time ever, Friday, November 4, immediately following the close of the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Also for the third year, SEMA Ignited will serve as the backdrop for “SEMA: Battle of the Builders® (BOTB),” hosted by Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs, during which the top three finalists will learn their outcomes.

SEMA News caught up with two builders entering the BOTB competition this year, each with their own unique spin on two beloved American classics. Russ Taylor and his company Fusion of Ideas have worked on race cars for years. His most recent endeavor is a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 that is fully prepped for the track. The Camaro is a complete carbon fiber-paneled, lightweight machine that Taylor competes with in the NASA racing series. Taylor shared his excitement with entering a car into BOTB that is used on a weekly basis—not just a Show special.

Shaun Callaway of AnzoUSA took a simple, functional approach to the most popular truck on the road, the Ford F-150. The highlights of the build include AnzoUSA headlights, light bars and taillights. A matte gray wrap job, lift kit and custom suede and leather interior complete the package for Callaway. He explained that the F-150 is an extension of his own personal automotive taste: everything must be functional, nothing should be wasted or excessive.

Both Taylor and Callaway are looking forward to competing in BOTB, recognizing that they are among some of the best automotive company in the world.

There were more than 27,000 registered attendees for the 2015 event—up 20% from the previous year. Held in the Gold Lot just steps away from the Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA Ignited will feature automotive demonstrations, celebrity appearances, industry icons, food, music, cackle cars, Formula Drift action and a live taping of the 2016 BOTB competition that will premiere in early 2017 on the Velocity Channel. Vehicles from the SEMA Show will begin to parade out of the convention center around 4:00 p.m., and make their way to SEMA Ignited as thousands of fans line the streets of Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of the Show’s wildest rides.

Last year, 220 of the world’s best builders entered the BOTB competition, but it was Bobby Alloway who walked away with the top prize.

For more information, visit the SEMA Ignited and SEMA Battle of the Builders websites.

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 10:04

By Clint Simone and Carr Winn

SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party that is open to consumers—will kick-off for the third time ever, Friday, November 4, immediately following the close of the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Also for the third year, SEMA Ignited will serve as the backdrop for “SEMA: Battle of the Builders® (BOTB),” hosted by Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs, during which the top three finalists will learn their outcomes.

SEMA News caught up with two builders entering the BOTB competition this year, each with their own unique spin on two beloved American classics. Russ Taylor and his company Fusion of Ideas have worked on race cars for years. His most recent endeavor is a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 that is fully prepped for the track. The Camaro is a complete carbon fiber-paneled, lightweight machine that Taylor competes with in the NASA racing series. Taylor shared his excitement with entering a car into BOTB that is used on a weekly basis—not just a Show special.

Shaun Callaway of AnzoUSA took a simple, functional approach to the most popular truck on the road, the Ford F-150. The highlights of the build include AnzoUSA headlights, light bars and taillights. A matte gray wrap job, lift kit and custom suede and leather interior complete the package for Callaway. He explained that the F-150 is an extension of his own personal automotive taste: everything must be functional, nothing should be wasted or excessive.

Both Taylor and Callaway are looking forward to competing in BOTB, recognizing that they are among some of the best automotive company in the world.

There were more than 27,000 registered attendees for the 2015 event—up 20% from the previous year. Held in the Gold Lot just steps away from the Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA Ignited will feature automotive demonstrations, celebrity appearances, industry icons, food, music, cackle cars, Formula Drift action and a live taping of the 2016 BOTB competition that will premiere in early 2017 on the Velocity Channel. Vehicles from the SEMA Show will begin to parade out of the convention center around 4:00 p.m., and make their way to SEMA Ignited as thousands of fans line the streets of Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of the Show’s wildest rides.

Last year, 220 of the world’s best builders entered the BOTB competition, but it was Bobby Alloway who walked away with the top prize.

For more information, visit the SEMA Ignited and SEMA Battle of the Builders websites.

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 10:04

By Clint Simone and Carr Winn

SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party that is open to consumers—will kick-off for the third time ever, Friday, November 4, immediately following the close of the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Also for the third year, SEMA Ignited will serve as the backdrop for “SEMA: Battle of the Builders® (BOTB),” hosted by Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs, during which the top three finalists will learn their outcomes.

SEMA News caught up with two builders entering the BOTB competition this year, each with their own unique spin on two beloved American classics. Russ Taylor and his company Fusion of Ideas have worked on race cars for years. His most recent endeavor is a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 that is fully prepped for the track. The Camaro is a complete carbon fiber-paneled, lightweight machine that Taylor competes with in the NASA racing series. Taylor shared his excitement with entering a car into BOTB that is used on a weekly basis—not just a Show special.

Shaun Callaway of AnzoUSA took a simple, functional approach to the most popular truck on the road, the Ford F-150. The highlights of the build include AnzoUSA headlights, light bars and taillights. A matte gray wrap job, lift kit and custom suede and leather interior complete the package for Callaway. He explained that the F-150 is an extension of his own personal automotive taste: everything must be functional, nothing should be wasted or excessive.

Both Taylor and Callaway are looking forward to competing in BOTB, recognizing that they are among some of the best automotive company in the world.

There were more than 27,000 registered attendees for the 2015 event—up 20% from the previous year. Held in the Gold Lot just steps away from the Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA Ignited will feature automotive demonstrations, celebrity appearances, industry icons, food, music, cackle cars, Formula Drift action and a live taping of the 2016 BOTB competition that will premiere in early 2017 on the Velocity Channel. Vehicles from the SEMA Show will begin to parade out of the convention center around 4:00 p.m., and make their way to SEMA Ignited as thousands of fans line the streets of Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of the Show’s wildest rides.

Last year, 220 of the world’s best builders entered the BOTB competition, but it was Bobby Alloway who walked away with the top prize.

For more information, visit the SEMA Ignited and SEMA Battle of the Builders websites.

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 09:21

By SEMA Editors

Larry Cable Guy
Larry the Cable Guy is the featured entertainer for the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

SEMA Showgoers can still purchase tickets to the Industry Awards Banquet, taking place Thursday, November 3, in Las Vegas, where comedian Larry the Cable Guy will bring his stand-up comedy routine as the featured entertainer.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is the automotive specialty-equipment market’s premier awards ceremony where industry excellence and achievements are celebrated. Held annually on Thursday evening during the week of the SEMA Show, the event is the industry’s single largest gala attended by nearly 3,000 automotive icons, professionals, supporters and celebrities.

Larry, known for his signature catchphrase “Git-R-Done,” is a multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and voice of “Mater” in the animated feature films Cars and Cars 2.

Tickets are still available to SEMA Showgoers and include a formal sit-down dinner. The program also includes the announcement of the SEMA Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, WD of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year, and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and pays tribute to this year’s SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

All SEMA Show exhibitors qualify to obtain a limited number of free tickets to the banquet. Tickets can also be purchased by any Showgoer at www.SEMAShow.com/awards-banquet.

 

 

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 09:21

By SEMA Editors

Larry Cable Guy
Larry the Cable Guy is the featured entertainer for the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

SEMA Showgoers can still purchase tickets to the Industry Awards Banquet, taking place Thursday, November 3, in Las Vegas, where comedian Larry the Cable Guy will bring his stand-up comedy routine as the featured entertainer.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is the automotive specialty-equipment market’s premier awards ceremony where industry excellence and achievements are celebrated. Held annually on Thursday evening during the week of the SEMA Show, the event is the industry’s single largest gala attended by nearly 3,000 automotive icons, professionals, supporters and celebrities.

Larry, known for his signature catchphrase “Git-R-Done,” is a multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and voice of “Mater” in the animated feature films Cars and Cars 2.

Tickets are still available to SEMA Showgoers and include a formal sit-down dinner. The program also includes the announcement of the SEMA Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, WD of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year, and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and pays tribute to this year’s SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

All SEMA Show exhibitors qualify to obtain a limited number of free tickets to the banquet. Tickets can also be purchased by any Showgoer at www.SEMAShow.com/awards-banquet.

 

 

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 09:21

By SEMA Editors

Larry Cable Guy
Larry the Cable Guy is the featured entertainer for the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

SEMA Showgoers can still purchase tickets to the Industry Awards Banquet, taking place Thursday, November 3, in Las Vegas, where comedian Larry the Cable Guy will bring his stand-up comedy routine as the featured entertainer.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is the automotive specialty-equipment market’s premier awards ceremony where industry excellence and achievements are celebrated. Held annually on Thursday evening during the week of the SEMA Show, the event is the industry’s single largest gala attended by nearly 3,000 automotive icons, professionals, supporters and celebrities.

Larry, known for his signature catchphrase “Git-R-Done,” is a multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and voice of “Mater” in the animated feature films Cars and Cars 2.

Tickets are still available to SEMA Showgoers and include a formal sit-down dinner. The program also includes the announcement of the SEMA Person of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, WD of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year, and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and pays tribute to this year’s SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker.

All SEMA Show exhibitors qualify to obtain a limited number of free tickets to the banquet. Tickets can also be purchased by any Showgoer at www.SEMAShow.com/awards-banquet.

 

 

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 09:19

By SEMA Editors

The 2016 SEMA Show is less than two weeks away. Here are some exhibitor tips, deadlines and key information to help exhibitors with their remaining Show planning and preparation.

Exhibitors: Access the ESM

The Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM) contains information about virtually every item any exhibitor needs in order to set a budget, acquire booth space, set up and coordinate displays and garner sales leads. The ESM is available online at www.SEMAShow.com/esm.

The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do

Tom Gattuso
With exhibitor interest soaring, SEMA Trade Show Director Tom Gattuso’s “The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do” presentation has been moved to the Westgate Theater.


Due to overwhelming interest, Show management has moved the education session, “The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do,” to the International Westgate Theater. The larger, 1,600-seat venue will accommodate the influx of SEMA Show exhibitors eager to learn proven tactics that can be put to use immediately on the Show floor.

Register Here

The session is scheduled for Monday, October 31, and will feature SEMA’s Show director—20-year trade show veteran Tom Gattuso. With four days to take advantage of buyer traffic, developing a plan is a vital step to boosting Show outreach and capitalizing on new business.

Gattuso’s advice and tips are based on experience, buyer tendencies, and industry trends, and are intended to help exhibitors build and strengthen buyer-seller relationships.

To read more about “The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do,” click here.

First New Products Showcase Entry Still Free - Submit products here.

The first new-product submission in the New Products Showcase is free. The fee is $150 for each additional product entered into the Showcase. The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers and media and one of the best values offered to exhibitors. To learn more, visit the SEMA Show website.

SEMA Show New Products Showcase
The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers and  media and one of the best values offered to exhibitors. To learn more, visit the SEMA Show website.

Upcoming Exhibitor Deadlines

Ground Transportation

SEMA-to-AAPEX Shuttle

  • Complimentary shuttle service to the AAPEX Show at the Sands Expo Center will run every 5–10 minutes, Tuesday–Thursday, from 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (no midday service). Pick up/drop off locations will be at the East end of the Performance Pavilion and North Hall Door 10.

SEMA Show Loop

  • The SEMA Show Loop is available to transport Showgoers from one side of the LVCC to the other. Available Tuesday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., shuttles will run every 15 minutes and stop at the Westgate Hotel, North Hall Door 10, east end of the South Hall and east end of the Performance Pavilion. These will be 25-passenger mini buses marked “SEMA Show Loop.”

Airport Shuttle

  • Shuttle service to McCarran International Airport will run every 30 minutes on Thursday, November 3, from 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and Friday, November 4, from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The airport shuttles will pick up at North Hall Door 10 and the east end of the Performance Pavilion. The one-way trip cost is $10 per person, cash only. Pay at the bus.

Monorail - Discounted Tickets Available

  • The LV Monorail has extended its hours for the SEMA Show. Board the Monorail as early as 6:00 a.m. Tuesday–Friday. Service continues until 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday–Thursday, and 3:00 a.m. on Friday. With a station location right in front of the LVCC, the monorail is a fast and easy way to travel from the Strip to the SEMA Show. Purchase your discounted tickets in advance at tickets.lvmonorail.com/sema2016 or visit a Monorail station.

Taxis & Limousines

  • There are two designated drop-off and pick-up areas during the SEMA Show. These transportation hubs are located on the East side of the Performance Pavilion and in the Blue Lot on the East end of the Grand Lobby, adjacent to the Central Hall.

Uber and Lyft

  • Designated drop-off/pick-up locations will be available for Showgoers using Uber or Lyft to get to and from the LVCC.

SEMA Show Map

Mothers Wipedown
Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, October 7.



Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners Offers Free Vehicle Wipe-Downs

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2016 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested exhibitors need to apply by Friday, October 7. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the Show.

All program participants will receive a Mothers decal that must be displayed in a highly visible area on the vehicle for the duration of the Show. All of the Show’s registered feature vehicles will also receive a free package of Mothers car care products and an entry card for the Mothers Shine Award.

For complete guidelines and to apply, select the “Vehicle Wipedown Application” within the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com. Questions? Call 909-378-4850 or e-mail wipedown@sema.org.

Weego Logo

Weego to Provide Free Jump Starts at 2016 SEMA Show

Weego is the Authorized SEMA Jump Starting Service Sponsor for the 2016 SEMA Show. Before, during and after the Show, the company will have service techs ready to provide jump starts to any feature or booth vehicle exhibiting in the Show. Exhibitors can text their location to 844-805-2906 or tweet to @myweego for help.

Large signs placed throughout the Show, promotional post cards, social media posts and trade ads will announce and provide instructions of how to contact Weego for a jump start. Weego will be exhibiting at the Westgate in Booth #16007.

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 09:19

By SEMA Editors

The 2016 SEMA Show is less than two weeks away. Here are some exhibitor tips, deadlines and key information to help exhibitors with their remaining Show planning and preparation.

Exhibitors: Access the ESM

The Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM) contains information about virtually every item any exhibitor needs in order to set a budget, acquire booth space, set up and coordinate displays and garner sales leads. The ESM is available online at www.SEMAShow.com/esm.

The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do

Tom Gattuso
With exhibitor interest soaring, SEMA Trade Show Director Tom Gattuso’s “The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do” presentation has been moved to the Westgate Theater.


Due to overwhelming interest, Show management has moved the education session, “The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do,” to the International Westgate Theater. The larger, 1,600-seat venue will accommodate the influx of SEMA Show exhibitors eager to learn proven tactics that can be put to use immediately on the Show floor.

Register Here

The session is scheduled for Monday, October 31, and will feature SEMA’s Show director—20-year trade show veteran Tom Gattuso. With four days to take advantage of buyer traffic, developing a plan is a vital step to boosting Show outreach and capitalizing on new business.

Gattuso’s advice and tips are based on experience, buyer tendencies, and industry trends, and are intended to help exhibitors build and strengthen buyer-seller relationships.

To read more about “The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do,” click here.

First New Products Showcase Entry Still Free - Submit products here.

The first new-product submission in the New Products Showcase is free. The fee is $150 for each additional product entered into the Showcase. The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers and media and one of the best values offered to exhibitors. To learn more, visit the SEMA Show website.

SEMA Show New Products Showcase
The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers and  media and one of the best values offered to exhibitors. To learn more, visit the SEMA Show website.

Upcoming Exhibitor Deadlines

Ground Transportation

SEMA-to-AAPEX Shuttle

  • Complimentary shuttle service to the AAPEX Show at the Sands Expo Center will run every 5–10 minutes, Tuesday–Thursday, from 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (no midday service). Pick up/drop off locations will be at the East end of the Performance Pavilion and North Hall Door 10.

SEMA Show Loop

  • The SEMA Show Loop is available to transport Showgoers from one side of the LVCC to the other. Available Tuesday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., shuttles will run every 15 minutes and stop at the Westgate Hotel, North Hall Door 10, east end of the South Hall and east end of the Performance Pavilion. These will be 25-passenger mini buses marked “SEMA Show Loop.”

Airport Shuttle

  • Shuttle service to McCarran International Airport will run every 30 minutes on Thursday, November 3, from 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and Friday, November 4, from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The airport shuttles will pick up at North Hall Door 10 and the east end of the Performance Pavilion. The one-way trip cost is $10 per person, cash only. Pay at the bus.

Monorail - Discounted Tickets Available

  • The LV Monorail has extended its hours for the SEMA Show. Board the Monorail as early as 6:00 a.m. Tuesday–Friday. Service continues until 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday–Thursday, and 3:00 a.m. on Friday. With a station location right in front of the LVCC, the monorail is a fast and easy way to travel from the Strip to the SEMA Show. Purchase your discounted tickets in advance at tickets.lvmonorail.com/sema2016 or visit a Monorail station.

Taxis & Limousines

  • There are two designated drop-off and pick-up areas during the SEMA Show. These transportation hubs are located on the East side of the Performance Pavilion and in the Blue Lot on the East end of the Grand Lobby, adjacent to the Central Hall.

Uber and Lyft

  • Designated drop-off/pick-up locations will be available for Showgoers using Uber or Lyft to get to and from the LVCC.

SEMA Show Map

Mothers Wipedown
Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, October 7.



Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners Offers Free Vehicle Wipe-Downs

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2016 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested exhibitors need to apply by Friday, October 7. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the Show.

All program participants will receive a Mothers decal that must be displayed in a highly visible area on the vehicle for the duration of the Show. All of the Show’s registered feature vehicles will also receive a free package of Mothers car care products and an entry card for the Mothers Shine Award.

For complete guidelines and to apply, select the “Vehicle Wipedown Application” within the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com. Questions? Call 909-378-4850 or e-mail wipedown@sema.org.

Weego Logo

Weego to Provide Free Jump Starts at 2016 SEMA Show

Weego is the Authorized SEMA Jump Starting Service Sponsor for the 2016 SEMA Show. Before, during and after the Show, the company will have service techs ready to provide jump starts to any feature or booth vehicle exhibiting in the Show. Exhibitors can text their location to 844-805-2906 or tweet to @myweego for help.

Large signs placed throughout the Show, promotional post cards, social media posts and trade ads will announce and provide instructions of how to contact Weego for a jump start. Weego will be exhibiting at the Westgate in Booth #16007.

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 09:19

By SEMA Editors

The 2016 SEMA Show is less than two weeks away. Here are some exhibitor tips, deadlines and key information to help exhibitors with their remaining Show planning and preparation.

Exhibitors: Access the ESM

The Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM) contains information about virtually every item any exhibitor needs in order to set a budget, acquire booth space, set up and coordinate displays and garner sales leads. The ESM is available online at www.SEMAShow.com/esm.

The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do

Tom Gattuso
With exhibitor interest soaring, SEMA Trade Show Director Tom Gattuso’s “The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do” presentation has been moved to the Westgate Theater.


Due to overwhelming interest, Show management has moved the education session, “The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do,” to the International Westgate Theater. The larger, 1,600-seat venue will accommodate the influx of SEMA Show exhibitors eager to learn proven tactics that can be put to use immediately on the Show floor.

Register Here

The session is scheduled for Monday, October 31, and will feature SEMA’s Show director—20-year trade show veteran Tom Gattuso. With four days to take advantage of buyer traffic, developing a plan is a vital step to boosting Show outreach and capitalizing on new business.

Gattuso’s advice and tips are based on experience, buyer tendencies, and industry trends, and are intended to help exhibitors build and strengthen buyer-seller relationships.

To read more about “The 7 Things Successful SEMA Show Exhibitors Must Do,” click here.

First New Products Showcase Entry Still Free - Submit products here.

The first new-product submission in the New Products Showcase is free. The fee is $150 for each additional product entered into the Showcase. The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers and media and one of the best values offered to exhibitors. To learn more, visit the SEMA Show website.

SEMA Show New Products Showcase
The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers and  media and one of the best values offered to exhibitors. To learn more, visit the SEMA Show website.

Upcoming Exhibitor Deadlines

Ground Transportation

SEMA-to-AAPEX Shuttle

  • Complimentary shuttle service to the AAPEX Show at the Sands Expo Center will run every 5–10 minutes, Tuesday–Thursday, from 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (no midday service). Pick up/drop off locations will be at the East end of the Performance Pavilion and North Hall Door 10.

SEMA Show Loop

  • The SEMA Show Loop is available to transport Showgoers from one side of the LVCC to the other. Available Tuesday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., shuttles will run every 15 minutes and stop at the Westgate Hotel, North Hall Door 10, east end of the South Hall and east end of the Performance Pavilion. These will be 25-passenger mini buses marked “SEMA Show Loop.”

Airport Shuttle

  • Shuttle service to McCarran International Airport will run every 30 minutes on Thursday, November 3, from 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and Friday, November 4, from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The airport shuttles will pick up at North Hall Door 10 and the east end of the Performance Pavilion. The one-way trip cost is $10 per person, cash only. Pay at the bus.

Monorail - Discounted Tickets Available

  • The LV Monorail has extended its hours for the SEMA Show. Board the Monorail as early as 6:00 a.m. Tuesday–Friday. Service continues until 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday–Thursday, and 3:00 a.m. on Friday. With a station location right in front of the LVCC, the monorail is a fast and easy way to travel from the Strip to the SEMA Show. Purchase your discounted tickets in advance at tickets.lvmonorail.com/sema2016 or visit a Monorail station.

Taxis & Limousines

  • There are two designated drop-off and pick-up areas during the SEMA Show. These transportation hubs are located on the East side of the Performance Pavilion and in the Blue Lot on the East end of the Grand Lobby, adjacent to the Central Hall.

Uber and Lyft

  • Designated drop-off/pick-up locations will be available for Showgoers using Uber or Lyft to get to and from the LVCC.

SEMA Show Map

Mothers Wipedown
Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, October 7.



Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners Offers Free Vehicle Wipe-Downs

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2016 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested exhibitors need to apply by Friday, October 7. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the Show.

All program participants will receive a Mothers decal that must be displayed in a highly visible area on the vehicle for the duration of the Show. All of the Show’s registered feature vehicles will also receive a free package of Mothers car care products and an entry card for the Mothers Shine Award.

For complete guidelines and to apply, select the “Vehicle Wipedown Application” within the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com. Questions? Call 909-378-4850 or e-mail wipedown@sema.org.

Weego Logo

Weego to Provide Free Jump Starts at 2016 SEMA Show

Weego is the Authorized SEMA Jump Starting Service Sponsor for the 2016 SEMA Show. Before, during and after the Show, the company will have service techs ready to provide jump starts to any feature or booth vehicle exhibiting in the Show. Exhibitors can text their location to 844-805-2906 or tweet to @myweego for help.

Large signs placed throughout the Show, promotional post cards, social media posts and trade ads will announce and provide instructions of how to contact Weego for a jump start. Weego will be exhibiting at the Westgate in Booth #16007.