By SEMA Editors

The free SEMA Show mobile app gives Showgoers access to a comprehensive list of all exhibiting companies, seminars, events and more so users can create a personalized plan and maximize their time at the Show.

The official 2019 SEMA Show mobile app is now available for download. Those who still have the 2018 SEMA Show app on their phones do not need to download the 2019 version. They can simply go into the app and choose the 2019 option.

The free app gives Showgoers access to a comprehensive list of all exhibiting companies, seminars, events and more so users can create a personalized plan and maximize their time at the exclusive trade show, held November 5–8, in Las Vegas.

New this year is an interactive feature that gives users detailed information on featured vehicles displayed throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center. By simply scanning a vehicle’s QR code, located on a Feature Vehicle sticker attached to the vehicle during check-in, the app will display the vehicle’s year, make and model, information on the exhibitor displaying the vehicle and a list of products used on the vehicle. The app also allows users to access a list of exhibitors from 2018 and any saved product information.

Other features of the 2019 SEMA Show mobile app include:

• Turn-by-Turn Directions: Find the quickest route from one place to another without the need of a GPS or data service. Simply enter an exhibitor name or room nearest to you and where you want to go, and the app will provide directions.
• My Schedule: Create a schedule to keep track of the events you wish to attend.
• New Products Showcase: View all of the products entered into the New Products Showcase, complete with detailed information and photos, exactly where within the Showcase the product is displayed, and directions to the exhibitor’s booth on the Show floor.
• Product Scanner: Use your smartphone as a scanner at the New Products Showcase to create a list and map of the scanned products.
• Maps: View floorplans of all SEMA Show halls and how/where they connect to make passage from hall to hall as easy as possible.
• Exhibitors: Look up all 2019 SEMA Show exhibitors by name, Show section or product category.
• Events, Celebrity Appearances and Speakers: See lists of all the events, seminars, conferences, celebrity appearances and speakers, including day, time and location.
• Social Media: Keep up with the feeds of the official SEMA Show social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
• Ground Transportation: Find the best way to arrive at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Obtain information on the Las Vegas Monorail, rideshare and hotel shuttles, including pickup locations.
• SEMA eNews: Stay up-to-date with the latest news before, during and after the Show.

The 2019 SEMA Show mobile app can be downloaded at no cost from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store or www.SEMAShow.com/app.

By SEMA Editors

The free SEMA Show mobile app gives Showgoers access to a comprehensive list of all exhibiting companies, seminars, events and more so users can create a personalized plan and maximize their time at the Show.

The official 2019 SEMA Show mobile app is now available for download. Those who still have the 2018 SEMA Show app on their phones do not need to download the 2019 version. They can simply go into the app and choose the 2019 option.

The free app gives Showgoers access to a comprehensive list of all exhibiting companies, seminars, events and more so users can create a personalized plan and maximize their time at the exclusive trade show, held November 5–8, in Las Vegas.

New this year is an interactive feature that gives users detailed information on featured vehicles displayed throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center. By simply scanning a vehicle’s QR code, located on a Feature Vehicle sticker attached to the vehicle during check-in, the app will display the vehicle’s year, make and model, information on the exhibitor displaying the vehicle and a list of products used on the vehicle. The app also allows users to access a list of exhibitors from 2018 and any saved product information.

Other features of the 2019 SEMA Show mobile app include:

• Turn-by-Turn Directions: Find the quickest route from one place to another without the need of a GPS or data service. Simply enter an exhibitor name or room nearest to you and where you want to go, and the app will provide directions.
• My Schedule: Create a schedule to keep track of the events you wish to attend.
• New Products Showcase: View all of the products entered into the New Products Showcase, complete with detailed information and photos, exactly where within the Showcase the product is displayed, and directions to the exhibitor’s booth on the Show floor.
• Product Scanner: Use your smartphone as a scanner at the New Products Showcase to create a list and map of the scanned products.
• Maps: View floorplans of all SEMA Show halls and how/where they connect to make passage from hall to hall as easy as possible.
• Exhibitors: Look up all 2019 SEMA Show exhibitors by name, Show section or product category.
• Events, Celebrity Appearances and Speakers: See lists of all the events, seminars, conferences, celebrity appearances and speakers, including day, time and location.
• Social Media: Keep up with the feeds of the official SEMA Show social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
• Ground Transportation: Find the best way to arrive at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Obtain information on the Las Vegas Monorail, rideshare and hotel shuttles, including pickup locations.
• SEMA eNews: Stay up-to-date with the latest news before, during and after the Show.

The 2019 SEMA Show mobile app can be downloaded at no cost from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store or www.SEMAShow.com/app.

The official press conference schedule has been released for the 2019 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, in Las Vegas.

The official press conference schedule has been released for the 2019 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8, in Las Vegas.

By SEMA Editors

Well-known for its iconic fountains and indoor gardens, the Bellagio offers guests some of the most stimulating free attractions.

Showgoers are guaranteed low rates with no hidden fees when booking through the official SEMA Show housing partner, OnPeak. The Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com features a real-time listing of the hotel deals and discounts available for the 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, in Las Vegas. The page also offers information, such as price, location and shuttle availability, to help Showgoers determine the hotel that best accommodates their needs.

Here are three hotels in the SEMA Show block that are available at reduced rates through onPeak (visit SEMAShow.com/travel for prices and to book):

• Bellagio ($425/night)
• New York New York Hotel & Casino ($245/night)
• Park MGM ($225/night)

For assistance with your reservations, call OnPeak at 866-611-8831 (for international callers, dial +1-312-527-7300), Monday–Friday, between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST). If you have an existing reservation, have your onPeak Attendance/Group ID number handy.

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider. 

Note: Attendees and exhibitors should be vigilant if approached by companies or services other than OnPeak that imply or claim to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Management is aware of other housing companies and travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you or your company to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.

Reservations made through an agency other than OnPeak are at your own risk. Exhibitors and attendees contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms should notify SEMA Show Management at 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Editors

Well-known for its iconic fountains and indoor gardens, the Bellagio offers guests some of the most stimulating free attractions.

Showgoers are guaranteed low rates with no hidden fees when booking through the official SEMA Show housing partner, OnPeak. The Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com features a real-time listing of the hotel deals and discounts available for the 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, in Las Vegas. The page also offers information, such as price, location and shuttle availability, to help Showgoers determine the hotel that best accommodates their needs.

Here are three hotels in the SEMA Show block that are available at reduced rates through onPeak (visit SEMAShow.com/travel for prices and to book):

• Bellagio ($425/night)
• New York New York Hotel & Casino ($245/night)
• Park MGM ($225/night)

For assistance with your reservations, call OnPeak at 866-611-8831 (for international callers, dial +1-312-527-7300), Monday–Friday, between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CST). If you have an existing reservation, have your onPeak Attendance/Group ID number handy.

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider. 

Note: Attendees and exhibitors should be vigilant if approached by companies or services other than OnPeak that imply or claim to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Management is aware of other housing companies and travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you or your company to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.

Reservations made through an agency other than OnPeak are at your own risk. Exhibitors and attendees contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms should notify SEMA Show Management at 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Editors

The NHRA Breakfast will feature drag-racing legends and current fan favorites who will be asked probing questions to provide attendees with a revealing glimpse into a category that bases some of its appeal on secrecy.

One of the most popular and longest-running events at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the NHRA Breakfast is often referred to as a “can’t-miss” event, and this year will be no exception. To kick off the 50th anniversary of Pro Stock, the 2019 NHRA Breakfast will bring the superstars of this highly competitive category together to discuss “50 Years of Pro Stock.”

The NHRA Breakfast will feature drag-racing legends and current fan favorites, including Herb McCandless, Warren Johnson, Greg Anderson, Erica Enders and Jeg Coughlin Jr. For the second year, FOX broadcast announcer Brian Lohnes will serve as the panel moderator, asking probing questions to provide attendees with a revealing glimpse into a category that bases some of its appeal on secrecy. Attendees will hear some of the best-kept stories that helped to drive the Pro Stock category throughout the years.

“The NHRA Breakfast at SEMA is always a must-attend event,” said Lohnes. “But now that we’re going to peel the curtain back on the most secretive class in NHRA history.”

The NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will be held Wednesday, November 6, from 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Paradise Events Center. The annual NHRA Breakfast is part of the 2019 SEMA Show, held November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Following the breakfast on Wednesday, NHRA will host an autograph session featuring all five drivers on the panel at the NHRA Booth (#10000) from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

The NHRA Breakfast is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees at no cost—however, tickets are required. A continental breakfast will be served. To order your event ticket or register for the show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register and click “Add Event Tickets.”

About The Panel

Herb McCandless: McCandless became the first Pro Stock driver to win at the prestigious U.S. Nationals when he nabbed the Wally in 1970 driving a ’70 Plymouth Duster for the famed team of Sox and Martin. After retiring, he became a well-respected engine builder. Still very much a part of drag racing, he returns to the U.S. Nationals each year to announce color commentary the HEMI Challenge event.

Warren Johnson: The winningest Pro Stock driver in NHRA history, Warren “The Professor” Johnson holds six NHRA Pro Stock world championships and 97 national event wins in the category. Known for his competitive drive and engineering innovation, Johnson became the first NHRA Pro Stock driver to exceed 200 mph in 1997.

Greg Anderson: A four-time Pro Stock world champion, Anderson sits just four wins shy of tying “The Professor” for the second winningest professional NHRA driver in history. With a desire for perfection that borders on obsession, he began his career as an engine guy before stepping into the driver’s seat for the first time in 1998.

Erica Enders: This two-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion (the first and only female to ever hold this title) is known for her razor-sharp reaction time and her prowess handling the complexities of one of NHRA’s most competitive categories. Enders currently holds the National Pro Stock record for speed and is currently the third winningest female in the history of drag racing.

Jeg Coughlin Jr.: With a successful career in both the professional and sportsman ranks, five-time Pro Stock world champion Coughlin comes from a long line of racing enthusiasts. He is the first and only driver to race to victories in seven NHRA categories—Pro Stock, Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Top Dragster and Super Gas (in which he’s also won a world championship).

By SEMA Editors

The NHRA Breakfast will feature drag-racing legends and current fan favorites who will be asked probing questions to provide attendees with a revealing glimpse into a category that bases some of its appeal on secrecy.

One of the most popular and longest-running events at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the NHRA Breakfast is often referred to as a “can’t-miss” event, and this year will be no exception. To kick off the 50th anniversary of Pro Stock, the 2019 NHRA Breakfast will bring the superstars of this highly competitive category together to discuss “50 Years of Pro Stock.”

The NHRA Breakfast will feature drag-racing legends and current fan favorites, including Herb McCandless, Warren Johnson, Greg Anderson, Erica Enders and Jeg Coughlin Jr. For the second year, FOX broadcast announcer Brian Lohnes will serve as the panel moderator, asking probing questions to provide attendees with a revealing glimpse into a category that bases some of its appeal on secrecy. Attendees will hear some of the best-kept stories that helped to drive the Pro Stock category throughout the years.

“The NHRA Breakfast at SEMA is always a must-attend event,” said Lohnes. “But now that we’re going to peel the curtain back on the most secretive class in NHRA history.”

The NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will be held Wednesday, November 6, from 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Paradise Events Center. The annual NHRA Breakfast is part of the 2019 SEMA Show, held November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Following the breakfast on Wednesday, NHRA will host an autograph session featuring all five drivers on the panel at the NHRA Booth (#10000) from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

The NHRA Breakfast is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees at no cost—however, tickets are required. A continental breakfast will be served. To order your event ticket or register for the show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register and click “Add Event Tickets.”

About The Panel

Herb McCandless: McCandless became the first Pro Stock driver to win at the prestigious U.S. Nationals when he nabbed the Wally in 1970 driving a ’70 Plymouth Duster for the famed team of Sox and Martin. After retiring, he became a well-respected engine builder. Still very much a part of drag racing, he returns to the U.S. Nationals each year to announce color commentary the HEMI Challenge event.

Warren Johnson: The winningest Pro Stock driver in NHRA history, Warren “The Professor” Johnson holds six NHRA Pro Stock world championships and 97 national event wins in the category. Known for his competitive drive and engineering innovation, Johnson became the first NHRA Pro Stock driver to exceed 200 mph in 1997.

Greg Anderson: A four-time Pro Stock world champion, Anderson sits just four wins shy of tying “The Professor” for the second winningest professional NHRA driver in history. With a desire for perfection that borders on obsession, he began his career as an engine guy before stepping into the driver’s seat for the first time in 1998.

Erica Enders: This two-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion (the first and only female to ever hold this title) is known for her razor-sharp reaction time and her prowess handling the complexities of one of NHRA’s most competitive categories. Enders currently holds the National Pro Stock record for speed and is currently the third winningest female in the history of drag racing.

Jeg Coughlin Jr.: With a successful career in both the professional and sportsman ranks, five-time Pro Stock world champion Coughlin comes from a long line of racing enthusiasts. He is the first and only driver to race to victories in seven NHRA categories—Pro Stock, Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Top Dragster and Super Gas (in which he’s also won a world championship).

By SEMA Editors

The NHRA Breakfast will feature drag-racing legends and current fan favorites who will be asked probing questions to provide attendees with a revealing glimpse into a category that bases some of its appeal on secrecy.

One of the most popular and longest-running events at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the NHRA Breakfast is often referred to as a “can’t-miss” event, and this year will be no exception. To kick off the 50th anniversary of Pro Stock, the 2019 NHRA Breakfast will bring the superstars of this highly competitive category together to discuss “50 Years of Pro Stock.”

The NHRA Breakfast will feature drag-racing legends and current fan favorites, including Herb McCandless, Warren Johnson, Greg Anderson, Erica Enders and Jeg Coughlin Jr. For the second year, FOX broadcast announcer Brian Lohnes will serve as the panel moderator, asking probing questions to provide attendees with a revealing glimpse into a category that bases some of its appeal on secrecy. Attendees will hear some of the best-kept stories that helped to drive the Pro Stock category throughout the years.

“The NHRA Breakfast at SEMA is always a must-attend event,” said Lohnes. “But now that we’re going to peel the curtain back on the most secretive class in NHRA history.”

The NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will be held Wednesday, November 6, from 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Paradise Events Center. The annual NHRA Breakfast is part of the 2019 SEMA Show, held November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Following the breakfast on Wednesday, NHRA will host an autograph session featuring all five drivers on the panel at the NHRA Booth (#10000) from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

The NHRA Breakfast is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees at no cost—however, tickets are required. A continental breakfast will be served. To order your event ticket or register for the show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register and click “Add Event Tickets.”

About The Panel

Herb McCandless: McCandless became the first Pro Stock driver to win at the prestigious U.S. Nationals when he nabbed the Wally in 1970 driving a ’70 Plymouth Duster for the famed team of Sox and Martin. After retiring, he became a well-respected engine builder. Still very much a part of drag racing, he returns to the U.S. Nationals each year to announce color commentary the HEMI Challenge event.

Warren Johnson: The winningest Pro Stock driver in NHRA history, Warren “The Professor” Johnson holds six NHRA Pro Stock world championships and 97 national event wins in the category. Known for his competitive drive and engineering innovation, Johnson became the first NHRA Pro Stock driver to exceed 200 mph in 1997.

Greg Anderson: A four-time Pro Stock world champion, Anderson sits just four wins shy of tying “The Professor” for the second winningest professional NHRA driver in history. With a desire for perfection that borders on obsession, he began his career as an engine guy before stepping into the driver’s seat for the first time in 1998.

Erica Enders: This two-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion (the first and only female to ever hold this title) is known for her razor-sharp reaction time and her prowess handling the complexities of one of NHRA’s most competitive categories. Enders currently holds the National Pro Stock record for speed and is currently the third winningest female in the history of drag racing.

Jeg Coughlin Jr.: With a successful career in both the professional and sportsman ranks, five-time Pro Stock world champion Coughlin comes from a long line of racing enthusiasts. He is the first and only driver to race to victories in seven NHRA categories—Pro Stock, Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Top Dragster and Super Gas (in which he’s also won a world championship).

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Shannon McWilliams

Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appoints New Board Trustee

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has announced the appointment of Shannon McWilliams to its Board of Trustees. McWilliams is vice president of sales for Interstate Batteries. Prior to joining the Interstate Batteries team, McWilliams held various executive roles with a focus on driving corporate strategy, sales leadership and product development with Mistral Equity Partners, Capstreet and Westar Capital. He has extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket with Stanley Black & Decker, Mac Tools, Proto and several other hand-tool businesses that focused on technicians and shop performance.

SEMA Show attendees can enter to win a Confezioni Andrea Class Indoor Cover or Future Outdoor Car Cover for any make/model vehicle.

Confezioni Andrea North America Announces the Ultimate Car Cover Giveaway Contest

During the 2019 SEMA Show, attendees can enter to win a Confezioni Andrea Class Indoor Cover or Future Outdoor Car Cover for any make/model vehicle. Sign up at its kiosk in the Performance Pavilion in booth #52111 and receive a free gift, or sign up online. Three contest winners will be selected randomly and notified by phone or email on December 15. Winners can select a solid-color car cover of their choice. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Entrants must be a legal resident of the United States and 18 years of age or older. The Class Indoor Covers can be used for long-term storage. The Future Outdoor Covers are made of breathable, stretchable, waterproof fabric that is designed to protect the bodywork from extreme elements that can destroy the paint and cause rust.

SCRS Announces Collaboration With Spanesi for SEMA Show Booth Drawing

Entering into the 10th delivery of Repairer Driven Education at the SEMA Show, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the 50th year of business for Spanesi, the two organizations have collaborated to offer the largest SEMA Show booth drawing the association has ever offered from the SCRS booth. On Friday, November 8, at 1:00 p.m. SCRS will hold a drawing in its booth (North Hall #11173) for a Show attendee to win a Spanesi Touch Electronic Measuring System, including one year of Spanesi Touch Electronic Measuring System vehicle data. One winner will be awarded the prize package, with an MSRP exceeding $30,000. To be entered into the drawing, attendees who visit the SCRS booth will be provided with a report card that features the locations of companies that have supported the SCRS Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series at the SEMA Show. Attendees who visit each sponsor listed will receive a stamp on the card from the company. Once a stamp from each sponsor company has been collected, the completed card can be returned to the SCRS booth prior to the deadline to be entered into the SCRS booth drawing. No purchase or donation is necessary to enter or win. To register for education, or for the full list of official rules, visit www.scrs.com/rde.

(L to R) Rogerio Branco, Eaton executive vice president and chief supply chain officer; Brad Fagan, C&U Americas strategic account manager; Andy Doyle, Eaton Global vice president; Jason Stocker, president of C&U Americas; and Sean Wu, Eaton Global SCM vice president.

C&U Americas Earns Eaton Corp.’s Highest Supplier Award

C&U Americas LLC has received the 2018 “One Eaton Supplier Premier Award” from Eaton Corp. Inc. The award was given to C&U Americas in recognition of the company’s exceptional value and outstanding service to Eaton across a number of dimensions including quality, productivity, innovation and technological advancements. Eaton presented the award to C&U Americas on August 28, during Eaton’s annual supplier conference at Eaton in Beachwood, Ohio. Accepting the award on behalf of C&U Americas were Jason Stocker, president of C&U Americas, and Brad Fagan, strategic account manager. Eaton Corp. uses this award to honor and recognize strategic partners that go above and beyond in quality, performance, innovation and delivery. “One Eaton Supplier Premier Award” is Eaton’s highest supplier award, and is only given to a select few organizations in the entire supply chain.

BOSS Audio Brings New Look and New Products to the 2019 SEMA Show

BOSS Audio Systems has announced that it will feature a host of new and recently launched car/truck, marine, powersports and motorcycle products during the 2019 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in booth #N11769.

Featured products include:

• BVCP9685A double-DIN multimedia head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• MGV550B Bluetooth marine gauge digital media AM/FM receiver
• BAB8/BAB10 low profile powered subwoofers
• UTV4B Bluetooth amplified all-terrain sound system
• Phantom Series (Phantom800 and Phantom900) motorcycle speakers
• MRGB10W (white) and MRGB10B (black) fully weather proof subwoofers
• MCK400WB.6: MR400UAB single-DIN marine-rated head unit, a pair of 6.5-in. MR6W weather-proof speakers, and the MRANT10 dipole hideaway marine antenna
• MRWT40RGB waketower speakers
• BCAM80/60/70

David Myers of Southington, Ohio, won a custom-built ’19 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 2 car in the recent Pep Boys and Pennzoil Mustang Giveaway Sweepstakes.

David Myers Wins ’19 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 2 and More in Pep Boys Mustang RTR Giveaway Sweepstakes, Powered by Pennzoil

David Myers of Southington, Ohio, won a custom-built ’19 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 2 car in the recent Pep Boys and Pennzoil Mustang Giveaway Sweepstakes. The brand-new Mustang, a $1,000 Pep Boys prepaid card and more were presented by world champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. at a Pep Boys Cruise-In car event, Sunday, October 6, in Matthews, North Carolina. The ’19 Ford Mustang RTR was designed and customized by Vaughn Gittin Jr. Motorsports and includes a full array of upgrades from custom tactical suspension components to exterior elements, such as custom-designed body armor, exhaust and custom wheels. The Pep Boys Mustang RTR Giveaway, powered by Pennzoil, was an online sweepstakes that ran earlier this year.

Stowe Cargo Systems Launches Expanded Production Space and Redesigned Website

Stowe Cargo Systems has expanded its production facility and launched a redesigned website. The website and expanded production space enable Stowe to meet the growing customer demand for the Stowe Cargo Systems 2-in-1 Toolbox and tonneau cover and strong box systems. Stowe has also added 6,000 sq. ft. to its production facility in Davisburg, Michigan, in order to increase and optimize manufacturing and inventory space. The expansion includes additional manufacturing floor space and inventory space. The production space growth was launched to fulfill the increasing numbers of customer orders.

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