By SEMA Editors

Each Chevrolet Design Awards category winner will receive a newly designed mid-engine ’20 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray special-edition trophy.

Chevrolet has announced the return of the Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards Program for 2019. Each category winner will receive a newly designed mid-engine ’20 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray special-edition trophy.

“We are anxious to open submissions for this year’s Chevrolet Design Awards and look forward to seeing the best of the best design builds for each of our categories,” said Matt Noone, GM design director. “We are also very excited to introduce a newly designed special-edition trophy for 2019 to celebrate the landmark launch of the mid-engine ’20 Corvette Stingray.”

Registration and Participation

• Visit www.ChevySEMA.com to register your vehicle. All fields are required.
• All registrations must be received before October 11 to be considered for an award.
• One wildcard entry will be permitted for registration at the 2019 SEMA Show.
• Pre-registration is not required for the Designer’s Choice Award.
• Contact ChevySEMADesignAwards@gm.com with questions and to submit photos of your build.
• Be willing to support mutually agreed Chevrolet marketing activities during and after the SEMA Show.

Photo Requirements
Please email to ChevySEMADesignAwards@gm.com.

• Renderings and in-process build photos.
• Final photos (front ¾, rear ¾, engine and interior) prior to SEMA Show.

Build Qualifications

• Preservation of the Chevrolet Bowtie emblem, if originally equipped, on the front of vehicle.
• Use of a Chevrolet gas powertrain, Duramax diesel powertrain, GM electric powertrain or non-competitive OEM electric powertrain.
• Current body-style Chevrolet vehicles, performance parts, accessories and crate engines are highly encouraged.

Products of Interest

• Chevrolet Performance Parts integration, including suspension, brake, induction and exhaust systems.
• Chevrolet Accessories integration, including wheels, spoilers and illuminated bowties.
• Chevrolet crate engine or connect and cruise integration.
• Innovative technology integration, including but not limited to the following:

• Electric powertrain meeting build requirements stated above.
• 3D manufacturing.

2019 Award Categories

• Chevy SEMA Car of the Year
• Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year
• Best Off Road Truck Build
• Best Track Build
• Innovative Use of Technology
• Designer’s Choice

Award Benefits

• Exclusive award presentation hosted by Chevrolet.
• Announcement and coverage of award recipients through Chevrolet media channels.

The 2019 SEMA Show occurs November 5–8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Contact:

Kelly Wysocki
Chevrolet Design Communications
313-378-6640
Kelly.wysocki@gm.com

By SEMA Editors

Each Chevrolet Design Awards category winner will receive a newly designed mid-engine ’20 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray special-edition trophy.

Chevrolet has announced the return of the Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards Program for 2019. Each category winner will receive a newly designed mid-engine ’20 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray special-edition trophy.

“We are anxious to open submissions for this year’s Chevrolet Design Awards and look forward to seeing the best of the best design builds for each of our categories,” said Matt Noone, GM design director. “We are also very excited to introduce a newly designed special-edition trophy for 2019 to celebrate the landmark launch of the mid-engine ’20 Corvette Stingray.”

Registration and Participation

• Visit www.ChevySEMA.com to register your vehicle. All fields are required.
• All registrations must be received before October 11 to be considered for an award.
• One wildcard entry will be permitted for registration at the 2019 SEMA Show.
• Pre-registration is not required for the Designer’s Choice Award.
• Contact ChevySEMADesignAwards@gm.com with questions and to submit photos of your build.
• Be willing to support mutually agreed Chevrolet marketing activities during and after the SEMA Show.

Photo Requirements
Please email to ChevySEMADesignAwards@gm.com.

• Renderings and in-process build photos.
• Final photos (front ¾, rear ¾, engine and interior) prior to SEMA Show.

Build Qualifications

• Preservation of the Chevrolet Bowtie emblem, if originally equipped, on the front of vehicle.
• Use of a Chevrolet gas powertrain, Duramax diesel powertrain, GM electric powertrain or non-competitive OEM electric powertrain.
• Current body-style Chevrolet vehicles, performance parts, accessories and crate engines are highly encouraged.

Products of Interest

• Chevrolet Performance Parts integration, including suspension, brake, induction and exhaust systems.
• Chevrolet Accessories integration, including wheels, spoilers and illuminated bowties.
• Chevrolet crate engine or connect and cruise integration.
• Innovative technology integration, including but not limited to the following:

• Electric powertrain meeting build requirements stated above.
• 3D manufacturing.

2019 Award Categories

• Chevy SEMA Car of the Year
• Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year
• Best Off Road Truck Build
• Best Track Build
• Innovative Use of Technology
• Designer’s Choice

Award Benefits

• Exclusive award presentation hosted by Chevrolet.
• Announcement and coverage of award recipients through Chevrolet media channels.

The 2019 SEMA Show occurs November 5–8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Contact:

Kelly Wysocki
Chevrolet Design Communications
313-378-6640
Kelly.wysocki@gm.com

By SEMA Editors

Discounted tickets are available to Showgoers for the Las Vegas Monorail, which will operate at extended hours during the week of the SEMA Show.

SEMA Showgoers are encouraged to use hotel shuttles and the Las Vegas Monorail to get to and from the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, as parking will be impacted by construction at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the event in early November. Free hotel shuttle service will be available to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center and more than 35 hotels, and discounted tickets are available to Showgoers for the Las Vegas Monorail, which will operate at extended hours during the week of the SEMA Show.

“We’re encouraging Showgoers to plan in advance and take advantage of the time-saving and low-cost transportation options that are available,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “These alternative options are easy to use and will make the overall Show experience much more positive.”

Surveys from 2018 Showgoers found that those who utilized alternatives to driving and parking at the SEMA Show experienced greater overall satisfaction from the event. Alternatives include:

• Hotel Shuttle: Free shuttle service is provided throughout the week to and from the SEMA Show and 35 hotel partners. The shuttles operate from the hotels to the Las Vegas Convention Center from 7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Tuesday–Friday the week of the Show, with return service from 3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. on Friday. A complete list of hotels, pickup locations and route details are available on the SEMA Show website.
• Monorail: With seven stations covering nearly four miles, including a stop directly in front of the Convention Center and another stop by the Westgate, where many SEMA Show activities take place, the monorail is a great option for getting to the SEMA Show each day. Trains arrive every four to eight minutes and will begin operation at 6:00 a.m. on SEMA Show days (Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8). Showgoers can save money and purchase discounted multiday monorail passes.
• Taxi/Ride-Sharing Options: The SEMA Show will also have two designated transportation hubs where taxi and ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, will be able to drop off and pick up quickly and easily. Registered buyers (retailers/WDs/jobbers) who are SEMA members can utilize the express taxi lines from the Convention Center on Tuesday–Thursday, from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and Friday, from 2:00p.m.–4:00 p.m. For details regarding the express taxi lines for member buyers, visit the SEMA Association Center upstairs in the Grand Lobby.

“Although we’ve found that hotel shuttles and the monorail are two of the best options for SEMA Showgoers, we know that everyone’s needs are unique,” said Gattuso. “The important thing is that Showgoers plan in advance, know what their options are and select the options that work best for them.”

Showgoers are advised to check the map at www.semashow.com or the mobile app for details on all the transportation options, including locations of the transportation hubs.

By SEMA Editors

Discounted tickets are available to Showgoers for the Las Vegas Monorail, which will operate at extended hours during the week of the SEMA Show.

SEMA Showgoers are encouraged to use hotel shuttles and the Las Vegas Monorail to get to and from the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, as parking will be impacted by construction at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the event in early November. Free hotel shuttle service will be available to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center and more than 35 hotels, and discounted tickets are available to Showgoers for the Las Vegas Monorail, which will operate at extended hours during the week of the SEMA Show.

“We’re encouraging Showgoers to plan in advance and take advantage of the time-saving and low-cost transportation options that are available,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “These alternative options are easy to use and will make the overall Show experience much more positive.”

Surveys from 2018 Showgoers found that those who utilized alternatives to driving and parking at the SEMA Show experienced greater overall satisfaction from the event. Alternatives include:

• Hotel Shuttle: Free shuttle service is provided throughout the week to and from the SEMA Show and 35 hotel partners. The shuttles operate from the hotels to the Las Vegas Convention Center from 7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Tuesday–Friday the week of the Show, with return service from 3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. on Friday. A complete list of hotels, pickup locations and route details are available on the SEMA Show website.
• Monorail: With seven stations covering nearly four miles, including a stop directly in front of the Convention Center and another stop by the Westgate, where many SEMA Show activities take place, the monorail is a great option for getting to the SEMA Show each day. Trains arrive every four to eight minutes and will begin operation at 6:00 a.m. on SEMA Show days (Tuesday–Friday, November 5–8). Showgoers can save money and purchase discounted multiday monorail passes.
• Taxi/Ride-Sharing Options: The SEMA Show will also have two designated transportation hubs where taxi and ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, will be able to drop off and pick up quickly and easily. Registered buyers (retailers/WDs/jobbers) who are SEMA members can utilize the express taxi lines from the Convention Center on Tuesday–Thursday, from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and Friday, from 2:00p.m.–4:00 p.m. For details regarding the express taxi lines for member buyers, visit the SEMA Association Center upstairs in the Grand Lobby.

“Although we’ve found that hotel shuttles and the monorail are two of the best options for SEMA Showgoers, we know that everyone’s needs are unique,” said Gattuso. “The important thing is that Showgoers plan in advance, know what their options are and select the options that work best for them.”

Showgoers are advised to check the map at www.semashow.com or the mobile app for details on all the transportation options, including locations of the transportation hubs.

By Kristopher Porter

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) will hold its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) on September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30pm.

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the specialty-equipment industry professionals to connect with students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

Gear-up Girl is designed to help students gain an understanding of career opportunities in the industry; provide students with the tools to identify their interests and connect those with market segments or companies; and provide an opportunity for women automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing careers in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the Network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but RSVP is required. Reserve your tickets for the event.

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

By Kristopher Porter

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) will hold its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) on September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30pm.

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the specialty-equipment industry professionals to connect with students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

Gear-up Girl is designed to help students gain an understanding of career opportunities in the industry; provide students with the tools to identify their interests and connect those with market segments or companies; and provide an opportunity for women automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing careers in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the Network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but RSVP is required. Reserve your tickets for the event.

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

By SEMA Editors

Show and booth services provided by Freeman include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

Exhibitors can save money on Show expenses by taking advantage of advance rates. Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

According to Freeman, almost half of exhibitors do not utilize the savings offered to them by ordering before the advance-rate deadlines.

“The advance rates help reduce Show costs, and were available to all exhibitors as early as May,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “Companies that wait until after the advance-rate deadlines have passed before securing their booth services are leaving money on the table.”

The following services are available to exhibitors through Freeman at discounted rates if they place their orders online before their deadlines:

October 4: Internet/Telephone Orders (Advance Rate) – Cox Business (LVCC)
October 18: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Westgate Exhibits
October 18: Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Electrical Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC exhibits – Freeman
October 18: Exhibit Accessories (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Exhibit Furnishings (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Labor – Hanging Sign/Banner (LVCC) – Freeman
October 18: Special Signs and Graphics (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC Exhibits – Freeman

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 exhibitors to keep track of all their costs and ensures that they are adequately prepared for their experience at the SEMA Show.

Access all of the exhibitor forms through the Exhibitor Services Manual. More information on the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Show and booth services provided by Freeman include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

Exhibitors can save money on Show expenses by taking advantage of advance rates. Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

According to Freeman, almost half of exhibitors do not utilize the savings offered to them by ordering before the advance-rate deadlines.

“The advance rates help reduce Show costs, and were available to all exhibitors as early as May,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “Companies that wait until after the advance-rate deadlines have passed before securing their booth services are leaving money on the table.”

The following services are available to exhibitors through Freeman at discounted rates if they place their orders online before their deadlines:

October 4: Internet/Telephone Orders (Advance Rate) – Cox Business (LVCC)
October 18: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Westgate Exhibits
October 18: Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Electrical Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC exhibits – Freeman
October 18: Exhibit Accessories (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Exhibit Furnishings (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Labor – Hanging Sign/Banner (LVCC) – Freeman
October 18: Special Signs and Graphics (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC Exhibits – Freeman

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 exhibitors to keep track of all their costs and ensures that they are adequately prepared for their experience at the SEMA Show.

Access all of the exhibitor forms through the Exhibitor Services Manual. More information on the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Show and booth services provided by Freeman include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

Exhibitors can save money on Show expenses by taking advantage of advance rates. Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

According to Freeman, almost half of exhibitors do not utilize the savings offered to them by ordering before the advance-rate deadlines.

“The advance rates help reduce Show costs, and were available to all exhibitors as early as May,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “Companies that wait until after the advance-rate deadlines have passed before securing their booth services are leaving money on the table.”

The following services are available to exhibitors through Freeman at discounted rates if they place their orders online before their deadlines:

October 4: Internet/Telephone Orders (Advance Rate) – Cox Business (LVCC)
October 18: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Westgate Exhibits
October 18: Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Electrical Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC exhibits – Freeman
October 18: Exhibit Accessories (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Exhibit Furnishings (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Labor – Hanging Sign/Banner (LVCC) – Freeman
October 18: Special Signs and Graphics (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 18: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC Exhibits – Freeman

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 exhibitors to keep track of all their costs and ensures that they are adequately prepared for their experience at the SEMA Show.

Access all of the exhibitor forms through the Exhibitor Services Manual. More information on the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Market Research

SEMA is looking to understand the changing dynamics affecting specialty-automotive retailers and is conducting a survey of retail businesses in order to do so. We recognize your time is valuable, so we’re offering five $300 gift cards via drawing to retail business members who complete our survey.

Your input will help SEMA in its ongoing efforts to provide better support to the retail side of the aftermarket (and, of course, give you a chance at $300 once the survey finishes).

You may have already received an email from Gavin Knapp and/or Nathan Ridenour inviting you to participate. If so, please help by clicking the red “Start Survey” button in the message body to provide your thoughts.

Alternatively, you can click here and share the link with colleagues.

Thank you again for your support!