SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees preparing for the 2022 SEMA Show can lock in the guaranteed lowest hotel rate now by booking in the SEMA Show Block.

Making hotel reservations in the Block provides you with the most affordable and convenient options for a wide range of hotels located on and off the Strip.

The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is one of several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

All of the hotels available through the SEMA Show Block come with a low-price guarantee. To help ensure that your price remains the lowest, SEMA will price-match lower advertised rates, even after your reservations are set. Whether you're looking for your favorite place to stay, or for a hotel within close proximity to the Show, you can book with confidence knowing you will get the rooms you need at the the most affordable price available.

The SEMA Show also provides shuttle service to and from the Show for the hotels listed that are not within walking distance to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

There are more than 45 hotels available in the block. For more information on the hotels listed below, including rating, price per night and distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

The following hotels are located within one mile of the Las Vegas Convention Center:

• Courtyard by Marriott – Las Vegas Convention Center (0.7 miles)
• Embassy Suites by Hilton – Las Vegas Convention Center (0.6 miles)
• Hilton Grand Vacations – Las Vegas Convention Center (0.7 miles)
• Las Vegas Marriott (0.9 miles)
• Residence Inn by Marriott – Las Vegas Convention Center(0.7 miles)
• Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (0.1 miles)

Book your hotel now!

To reserve your booth for the 2022 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By SEMA Editors

The deadline for both domestic and international 2022 SEMA Show attendees to register online for $40 is Friday, September 30. After the deadline, the registration price increases to $90. In addition, the badge-mailing deadline is September 30 for domestic attendees and September 16 for international attendees, after which badges must be picked up on-site.

Attendees of the 2022 SEMA Show will learn about the latest products, trends and technology in the industry from manufacturers exhibiting throughout the entire Las Vegas Convention Center, including the surrounding parking lots. Educational seminars led by industry experts and networking events that bring market niches together will also be available during the four-day trade event.

Register for the 2022 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

With your SEMA Show badge, not only do you get access to thousands of products, exhibitors and custom vehicles throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, you also gain entrance to the Show’s official after-party, SEMA Ignited. Here are some other features available at the Show.

SEMA Overland Experience
West Hall, Booth #62236

Returning to the SEMA Show for 2022, SEMA Overland Experience casts a spotlight on the fast-growing adventure lifestyle sector that encompasses every backcountry activity from camping and fishing to kayaking and ATV riding. This special exhibit will include dozens of customized vehicles with fully popped-out tents, survival accessories and portable kitchen systems all displayed among exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market.

New Products Showcase
Upper South Hall, Booth #31307

The New Products Showcase enables buyers to focus their efforts on the companies they need to see to keep the product pipelines active and their inventories fresh, and media attendees can get a glimpse of the latest trends to emerge from the industry’s leading influencers. Additionally, scanning products with your mobile device using the SEMA Show app enables communications between buyers and exhibiting companies to generate leads and drive future sales.

SEMA Electrified
North Hall, Booth #11268

SEMA Electrified offers the industry an opportunity to see where this growing segment might take us in the next five to 10 years and beyond. Experience for yourself the surprising technologies that are advancing and redefining the performance aftermarket. At SEMA Electrified, you’ll encounter some incredible custom electric-vehicle conversions and noteworthy parts and products that are currently driving the market.

SEMA Cruise Presented by CTEK

More than 1,000 vehicles will take part in the SEMA Cruise, which proceeds toward the West Hall parking lot and SEMA Ignited—the Show’s official after-party—which is open to the public. Spectators have a ringside seat to view the coolest cars on the planet, and the Cruise has become one of the Show’s most anticipated events.

Read about more 2022 SEMA Show features.

Registration for the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

By SEMA Editors

The 2022 SEMA Show is about six 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.

• September 30 - Target Move-in Date Change Request-Freeman
• September 30 - Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)–Cox Business (LVCC)
• October 3 – International Air Freight Arriving at Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport
• October 3 – International Sea Freight Arriving at Long Beach Terminal
• October 7 – Products for Project Vehicle Builders
• October 7 – EAC – (Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor) Application Form
• October 7 – New Products Entry (Advance Rate)
• October 13 – Shipping of Carpet to Advance Warehouse – CARPET/PAD only
• October 14 – Meeting/Function Space Reservation
• October 17 – Booth Catering Order Service – Centerplate
• October 19 – Tents/Canopies – Full Circle Events
• October 20 – Hanging Sign/Banner Shipments to Advance Freeman Warehouse
• October 20 – New Products Showcase Advance Shipments to Freeman Warehouse

Click here for a complete listing of 2022 SEMA Show deadlines.

More information on the 2022 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

  Exhibitors of the 2022 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated in SEMA News, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2022 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2022 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2022 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Automotive Fabricator/Welder Technician
Nightmotorsport

Nightmotorsport is hiring an automotive fabricator/welder technician responsible for the fabrication, build/assembly of sled bucks, fixtures and prototype test vehicle modifications that support all aspects of VSCL testing. This position will also perform fabrication of experimental or prototype parts, products, equipment and follow established VSCL standards, specifications and instructions. Candidates must have an associates degree in a technical field with one to three years’ technician experience.

Warehouse Lead
Addictive Desert Designs

Addictive Desert Designs is hiring a warehouse lead responsible for coordinating day-to-day picking and shipping tasks for both large and small orders, communicating required direction to team members in a respectful manner and coaching and inspiring other team members on increasing productivity and accuracy. Candidates must have a high-school diploma or GED, minimum two years of experience picking/packing in a warehouse environment and be able to operate a forklift.

Account Executive
Internet Brands

Internet Brands is hiring an account executive responsible for prospecting and cold calling potential advertisers and dealers through websites, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.; creating relationships with automotive aftermarket agency representatives, small retailers, dealers and large manufacturers; and working with account management, ad trafficking and finance to improve and implement ad campaigns. Sales experience is preferred.

By SEMA Editors

Dates and locations have been scheduled for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

“So many automotive influencers have built up a tremendous voice to help promote, shape and protect the automotive industry,” said SEMA Chairman of the Board James Lawrence. “Each of them has the ability to share their stories and connect with their fans in a unique and impactful way. They also generate tons of excitement and enthusiasm for the automotive industry. They are a big part of being an automotive enthusiast today, and it’s time we recognize them for their contributions.”

Fueled by the SEMA Show’s energy and passion, influencers will head to Las Vegas during the first week of November to connect with manufacturers and builders, learn about new products, witness vehicle unveilings and attend industry gatherings while sharing their experiences for the world to see. The five finalists for the award will be announced next week and featured individually in the weeks to come. The winner will be announced live from among the finalists at the revamped SEMA Industry Awards Banquet on Thursday, November 3.

“Automotive influencers embody the passion that makes being a car person so special,” continued Lawrence. “The content they create is a great representation of what car culture is all about.”

For more information about the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet, visit the SEMA Show website. For tickets, click here.

By Ashley Reyes

Quality is one of the most important functions of a manufacturing business. While large companies are able to invest heavily in sophisticated quality management systems, small businesses are often intimidated by these processes. That doesn’t mean that small businesses can or should dismiss the importance of manufacturing quality products.  

SEMA-member manufacturers are invited to a live webinar, “World-Class Manufacturing for the Small Business,” September 28, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT), where Josh Saldivar, director of manufacturing at BluePrint Engines, will go over the proven principles of lean manufacturing and explain the essential elements that are particularly useful to small businesses. Attendees will learn the balance between a robust quality system and an efficient operation, and the value-add processes that improve quality without bogging down small businesses with red tape.   

The webinar will also touch on lean- and quality-system basics, how to decide what processes are right for a business and how to implement quality systems without major disruption. Saldavir will answer participants’ questions live.

Register today. 

By Ashley Reyes

The wheel and tire aftermarket represents a diverse network of professionals from complementary backgrounds. Whether it be media or warehouse distributor, manufacturers or service providers, retailers, marketing gurus or manufacturing representatives, each discipline works together to establish a strong foundation that benefits the industry as a whole.  

To help its members build quality business relationships, expand their professional network, and learn how they can work with other wheel and tire companies, the SEMA Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) will host a virtual networking event on September 28 at 4:00 p.m. (PDT).  

Attendees will be introduced to other WTC members and meet members from complementary areas of expertise. Members within common disciplines will network among themselves, giving participants the greatest value. They will be able to discuss what their companies do, share pivotal moments in their careers, talk about current projects, career advice and more. If you work in the wheel and tire industry, start creating quality connections by registering today.

Prock, Hight, Enders and Gladstone Open Playoffs With Wins at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

Austin Prock drove to his second career win and first of the season with his run of 3.755 seconds at 329.67 mph in his 11,000hp Montana Brands/Rocky Mountain Twist dragster in the final round against points leader Justin Ashley.

It was a dominant start for John Force Racing to open the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, as Top Fuel’s Austin Prock and Funny Car points leader Robert Hight powered to wins on Sunday in front of a capacity crowd at Maple Grove Raceway at the 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Joey Gladstone (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also picked up wins at the first of six races in the Countdown to the Championship during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.

Opening the postseason from the 12th position, Prock drove to his second career win and first of the season with his run of 3.755 seconds at 329.67 mph in his 11,000 hp Montana Brands/Rocky Mountain Twist dragster in the final round against points leader Justin Ashley. Prock also jumped six spots in the standings with five races remaining in 2022. Ashley jumped past Brittany Force in the points standings on Sunday and will take a nine-point lead to Charlotte.

Hight made a pass of 3.937 at 328.38 in his 11,000hp Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS against Tim Wilkerson in the championship round as his points lead stretched to 81 points over Hagan.

Enders avenged a loss to Troy Coughlin in the final round at Seattle with a stellar run of 6.582 at 209.72 in her Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro on Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway. Her lead also stands at 81 points over defending world champ Greg Anderson after the first playoff race.

Joey Gladstone jumped back into the points lead in Pro Stock Motorcycle with a win in the final round against Angie Smith, who went red. Gladstone put together a strong run of 6.835 at 196.93 to cap off his day and pick up his third win this season. His points lead now stands at 29 over M. Smith and Gladstone was sure to soak in the victory in what’s been a breakout season.

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to action September 23–25 with the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte.

NASCAR Announces 2023 Schedules for All Three National Touring Series

NASCAR has announced the 2023 schedules for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. During the organization’s 75th anniversary season, NASCAR’s national series will visit a mix of history-rich venues, short tracks and road courses, including the already announced Chicago Street Race. The 2023 Cup season will get underway with “round two” of the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, which will take place in East Coast primetime, Sunday, February 5. Two weeks later, on Sunday, February 19, will be the 65th annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Additional highlights to the NASCAR Cup Series schedule include:

• NASCAR will head west for the final race on the two-mile version of Auto Club Speedway (Sunday, February 26) before visiting Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Sunday, March 5) and Phoenix Raceway (Sunday, March 12).
• NASCAR’s annual All-Star Race (Sunday, May 21) will be hosted by North Wilkesboro Speedway—the first time the track will welcome the Cup Series since 1996.
• The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs will once again begin at Darlington Raceway (Sunday, September 3), with the NASCAR Championship Race set for Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, November 5.

For the complete series schedules, visit the NASCAR announcement here.

F1 Announces 24-Race Calendar for 2023

Formula 1 has announced the calendar for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, which the World Motor Sport Council has approved. Kicking off in Bahrain on March 5, and concluding in Abu Dhabi on November 26, the season will feature a record-breaking 24 races, with China and Qatar set to return, and Las Vegas arriving as the penultimate round for a Saturday night race. The traditional summer break will remain in August, though changes to race dates see Belgium move to the end of July as a back-to-back with Hungary, while the Netherlands is twinned with Italy after the restart. The full 2023 F1 calendar can be viewed here.

For more racing news, visit Performance Racing Industry’s (PRI) website.