By SEMA Editors

Ford is now accepting submissions for its Design Awards presented at the SEMA Show. Companies that would like to have their vehicle entered to win a Ford Design Award are required to submit the following information.

• Years and model of the vehicle
• Booth name and number
• Onsite contact person

In order for a vehicle to be considered, it must have a Ford powertrain. Send the above requested vehicle and contact details to semainfo@ford.com by October 30. The Ford Design awards will be presented Tuesday, at 9:15 a.m., November 5, in Ford's booth.

By SEMA Editors

Ford is now accepting submissions for its Design Awards presented at the SEMA Show. Companies that would like to have their vehicle entered to win a Ford Design Award are required to submit the following information.

• Years and model of the vehicle
• Booth name and number
• Onsite contact person

In order for a vehicle to be considered, it must have a Ford powertrain. Send the above requested vehicle and contact details to semainfo@ford.com by October 30. The Ford Design awards will be presented Tuesday, at 9:15 a.m., November 5, in Ford's booth.

By Jason Catullo

Centerplate, the exclusive catering supplier to the Las Vegas Convention Center, has a wide variety of food and catering options available to all exhibitors.

Centerplate, the exclusive catering supplier to the Las Vegas Convention Center, has a wide variety of food and catering options available to all exhibitors.

One of the more convenient perks is having food delivered to booths, either on a daily basis, or on a schedule of the exhibitor's convenience during Show hours. Finalizing food orders by the deadline will help companies develop a booth-staffing schedule, alleviating the stress of making sure you're there when the customers are.

The deadline for all food and catering orders is Monday, October 21.

The best part: Food orders made by the deadline are at a discounted rate. After October 21, all new orders will be selected through Centerplate's reduced-offerings menu, and a 25% surcharge will be added to all pricing.

Here are the Centerplate points of contact for catering services by location:

Meeting Room: Angelina Martinez - Angelina.Martinez@centerplate.com
Central Hall: Christina Noleva - Christina.Noleva@centerplate.com
North Hall & Silver Lot: Starla Newcomb - Starla.Newcomb@centerplate.com
South Hall & Bronze Lot: Debra McLauchlin - Debra.McLauchlin@centerplate.com

SEMA Show registration is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA is gearing up for the 2019 Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition, set to take place during the SEMA Show, and the list of competitors keeps growing longer as November approaches. SEMA eNews will highlight several vehicles each week leading up to the Show. This week’s featured builds include: Abelardo Armendariz and his ’67 Chevrolet Camaro, Marcel Horn and his ’89 Volkswagen Rallye Golf and the Dwayne Wiltshire and his ’47 Diamond T Model 306h.

Abelardo Armendariz, ’67 Chevrolet Camaro Scheduled to Appear: SR Motors Mexico #74001 Traveling from Mexico, Abelardo Armendariz enters BOTB with a ’67 Chevrolet Camaro. The keyless-start button turns on a 6.0 LS with FAST LSX manifolds and a camshaft kit from Comp Cams. Wilwood brakes are tasked with bringing the build to a stop. From the fenders to the trunk, the Camaro has been extended 2.5 in. in order to integrate an Airlift Performance suspension and an Art Morrison chassis. The project rests atop Lexani wheels and Pirelli Zero Nero tires.

Marcel Horn, ’89 Volkswagen Rallye Golf Scheduled to Appear: KW Automotive #V91 For 29 years, Marcel Horn worked as a VW performance car builder. He enters BOTB from Canada with his ’89 Volkswagen Rallye Golf. The vehicle’s design pays homage to the original AWD Rallye Golf. The Golf is powered by a turbocharged 3.2L VR6 mated to a custom four-shaft, six-speed gearbox. The engine pushes out 800 lb.-ft. torque and 700 hp.

Dwayne Wiltshire, ’47 Diamond T Model 306h Scheduled to Appear: Solderweld Inc. #11543 Dwayne Wiltshire travels from Canada to enter BOTB with a ’47 Diamond T Model 306h. The build features a Detroit diesel controlled by a 2500 Allison automatic transmission. The vehicle sits atop a JK Motorsports wheel and tire package with Brakequip brake lines. The suspension includes a Ride Tech HD four-link in the rear and Slam Specialties SS7 bags in front. The project also features Grote lighting, an Icebox Performance radiator and New Vintage USA gauges.

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA is gearing up for the 2019 Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition, set to take place during the SEMA Show, and the list of competitors keeps growing longer as November approaches. SEMA eNews will highlight several vehicles each week leading up to the Show. This week’s featured builds include: Abelardo Armendariz and his ’67 Chevrolet Camaro, Marcel Horn and his ’89 Volkswagen Rallye Golf and the Dwayne Wiltshire and his ’47 Diamond T Model 306h.

Abelardo Armendariz, ’67 Chevrolet Camaro Scheduled to Appear: SR Motors Mexico #74001 Traveling from Mexico, Abelardo Armendariz enters BOTB with a ’67 Chevrolet Camaro. The keyless-start button turns on a 6.0 LS with FAST LSX manifolds and a camshaft kit from Comp Cams. Wilwood brakes are tasked with bringing the build to a stop. From the fenders to the trunk, the Camaro has been extended 2.5 in. in order to integrate an Airlift Performance suspension and an Art Morrison chassis. The project rests atop Lexani wheels and Pirelli Zero Nero tires.

Marcel Horn, ’89 Volkswagen Rallye Golf Scheduled to Appear: KW Automotive #V91 For 29 years, Marcel Horn worked as a VW performance car builder. He enters BOTB from Canada with his ’89 Volkswagen Rallye Golf. The vehicle’s design pays homage to the original AWD Rallye Golf. The Golf is powered by a turbocharged 3.2L VR6 mated to a custom four-shaft, six-speed gearbox. The engine pushes out 800 lb.-ft. torque and 700 hp.

Dwayne Wiltshire, ’47 Diamond T Model 306h Scheduled to Appear: Solderweld Inc. #11543 Dwayne Wiltshire travels from Canada to enter BOTB with a ’47 Diamond T Model 306h. The build features a Detroit diesel controlled by a 2500 Allison automatic transmission. The vehicle sits atop a JK Motorsports wheel and tire package with Brakequip brake lines. The suspension includes a Ride Tech HD four-link in the rear and Slam Specialties SS7 bags in front. The project also features Grote lighting, an Icebox Performance radiator and New Vintage USA gauges.

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA is gearing up for the 2019 Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition, set to take place during the SEMA Show, and the list of competitors keeps growing longer as November approaches. SEMA eNews will highlight several vehicles each week leading up to the Show. This week’s featured builds include: Abelardo Armendariz and his ’67 Chevrolet Camaro, Marcel Horn and his ’89 Volkswagen Rallye Golf and the Dwayne Wiltshire and his ’47 Diamond T Model 306h.

Abelardo Armendariz, ’67 Chevrolet Camaro Scheduled to Appear: SR Motors Mexico #74001 Traveling from Mexico, Abelardo Armendariz enters BOTB with a ’67 Chevrolet Camaro. The keyless-start button turns on a 6.0 LS with FAST LSX manifolds and a camshaft kit from Comp Cams. Wilwood brakes are tasked with bringing the build to a stop. From the fenders to the trunk, the Camaro has been extended 2.5 in. in order to integrate an Airlift Performance suspension and an Art Morrison chassis. The project rests atop Lexani wheels and Pirelli Zero Nero tires.

Marcel Horn, ’89 Volkswagen Rallye Golf Scheduled to Appear: KW Automotive #V91 For 29 years, Marcel Horn worked as a VW performance car builder. He enters BOTB from Canada with his ’89 Volkswagen Rallye Golf. The vehicle’s design pays homage to the original AWD Rallye Golf. The Golf is powered by a turbocharged 3.2L VR6 mated to a custom four-shaft, six-speed gearbox. The engine pushes out 800 lb.-ft. torque and 700 hp.

Dwayne Wiltshire, ’47 Diamond T Model 306h Scheduled to Appear: Solderweld Inc. #11543 Dwayne Wiltshire travels from Canada to enter BOTB with a ’47 Diamond T Model 306h. The build features a Detroit diesel controlled by a 2500 Allison automatic transmission. The vehicle sits atop a JK Motorsports wheel and tire package with Brakequip brake lines. The suspension includes a Ride Tech HD four-link in the rear and Slam Specialties SS7 bags in front. The project also features Grote lighting, an Icebox Performance radiator and New Vintage USA gauges.

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Performer RPM 451 HP Top End Kit for ’69–’95 Small-Block Ford Edelbrock announces the release of the Performer RPM Top End Kit for ’69–’95 small-block Ford 351W V8 engines. This Top End Kit is engineered to produced 451 hp and 433 lb.-ft. torque on a 351W engine with 9.5:1 compression. The kit is designed to deliver improved performance in street applications from the 1,500- to 6,500-rpm range. This kit includes an RPM Air-Gap intake manifold, RPM cylinder heads, pushrods and Rollin’ Thunder hydraulic roller camshaft, timing chain, complete bolt kits and an Edelbrock gasket set. 888-799-1135 www.edelbrock.com PN: 2090
Single-Quad Manifold and Carb Kit for Big-Block Ford Edelbrock announces the release of the Single-Quad Manifold for small-block Ford 351W applications. These kits include: an Edelbrock manifold, Performer or Thunder Series AVS carb, chrome fuel inlet, intake gasket set, intake bolt set and carb stud kit. The manifold and carbs are available with a standard satin finish or with a bright EnduraShine chrome-like finish for long-lasting show-quality looks. 888-799-1135 www.edelbrock.com PN: 2090
Sniper EFI Mopar Gen III Hemi Fabricated Intake Manifolds Holley has released the Sniper EFI Mopar Gen III Hemi Fabricated Intake Manifolds. Available in both silver and black, they come in two styles—a 90mm drive-by-wire version for 5.7L/6.1L and 6.2L Hellcat throttle bodies, and a 92mm GM LS bolt pattern for cable-driven Sniper EFI throttle bodies. Both are compatible with stock Hemi EV14 USCAR fuel injectors, are 100% TIG-welded and CNC-machined, and come complete with a high-flow fuel rail kit and a set of intake and throttle-body O-rings. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 837252
Oracle Lighting C6 Side Mirrors Oracle Lighting announces the launch of the new C6 Corvette Concept Side Mirrors for model years ’05–’13. These mirrors can be ordered painted any factory GM color code. Oracle Lighting offers these parts professionally painted to order and strongly recommends using this painting service when ordering these parts. If you choose to paint these products yourself, please note that parts not properly painted with a UV clearcoat will not be covered under material quality warranty. Oracle Lighting will showcase the new C6 Corvette Concept Side Mirrors during the 2019 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #C21505. 800-407-5776 www.oraclelights.com PN: 3901
Pulsar and TrailCal Kits SuperChips introduces Pulsar and Trailcal Kits for ’18–’19 3.6L Jeep JL Wrangler and ’20 3.6L JT Gladiator. The kits are designed to offer numerous options to add horsepower, calibrate aftermarket tires and gears, configure a custom gauge layout, and enable features like engine idle adjustment, running light controls, and more. The 5-in. on-dash screen paired with an inline module is engineered to be used together to blend power, control, and innovative technology to deliver a tremendous driving experience on the JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator. 888-227-2447 www.superchips.com PN: 42451-TC

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Performer RPM 451 HP Top End Kit for ’69–’95 Small-Block Ford Edelbrock announces the release of the Performer RPM Top End Kit for ’69–’95 small-block Ford 351W V8 engines. This Top End Kit is engineered to produced 451 hp and 433 lb.-ft. torque on a 351W engine with 9.5:1 compression. The kit is designed to deliver improved performance in street applications from the 1,500- to 6,500-rpm range. This kit includes an RPM Air-Gap intake manifold, RPM cylinder heads, pushrods and Rollin’ Thunder hydraulic roller camshaft, timing chain, complete bolt kits and an Edelbrock gasket set. 888-799-1135 www.edelbrock.com PN: 2090
Single-Quad Manifold and Carb Kit for Big-Block Ford Edelbrock announces the release of the Single-Quad Manifold for small-block Ford 351W applications. These kits include: an Edelbrock manifold, Performer or Thunder Series AVS carb, chrome fuel inlet, intake gasket set, intake bolt set and carb stud kit. The manifold and carbs are available with a standard satin finish or with a bright EnduraShine chrome-like finish for long-lasting show-quality looks. 888-799-1135 www.edelbrock.com PN: 2090
Sniper EFI Mopar Gen III Hemi Fabricated Intake Manifolds Holley has released the Sniper EFI Mopar Gen III Hemi Fabricated Intake Manifolds. Available in both silver and black, they come in two styles—a 90mm drive-by-wire version for 5.7L/6.1L and 6.2L Hellcat throttle bodies, and a 92mm GM LS bolt pattern for cable-driven Sniper EFI throttle bodies. Both are compatible with stock Hemi EV14 USCAR fuel injectors, are 100% TIG-welded and CNC-machined, and come complete with a high-flow fuel rail kit and a set of intake and throttle-body O-rings. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 837252
Oracle Lighting C6 Side Mirrors Oracle Lighting announces the launch of the new C6 Corvette Concept Side Mirrors for model years ’05–’13. These mirrors can be ordered painted any factory GM color code. Oracle Lighting offers these parts professionally painted to order and strongly recommends using this painting service when ordering these parts. If you choose to paint these products yourself, please note that parts not properly painted with a UV clearcoat will not be covered under material quality warranty. Oracle Lighting will showcase the new C6 Corvette Concept Side Mirrors during the 2019 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, November 5–8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #C21505. 800-407-5776 www.oraclelights.com PN: 3901
Pulsar and TrailCal Kits SuperChips introduces Pulsar and Trailcal Kits for ’18–’19 3.6L Jeep JL Wrangler and ’20 3.6L JT Gladiator. The kits are designed to offer numerous options to add horsepower, calibrate aftermarket tires and gears, configure a custom gauge layout, and enable features like engine idle adjustment, running light controls, and more. The 5-in. on-dash screen paired with an inline module is engineered to be used together to blend power, control, and innovative technology to deliver a tremendous driving experience on the JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator. 888-227-2447 www.superchips.com PN: 42451-TC

By SEMA Editors

With the 2019 SEMA Show less than three weeks away, Show management’s exhibitor update provides companies with the latest news and 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.

The video below features Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events, offering suggestions on how to prepare and what to pack for a week at the SEMA Show.

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. 

The New Products Showcase area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains enormously popular with buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations.

Enter the New Products Showcase – Reach out to more business.

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase puts the spotlight on new and signature products from exhibitors representing the segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

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

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

• Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
• A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
• Enhanced product listing in the January 2020 issue of SEMA News.

The New Products Showcase area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains enormously popular with buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed, featured in SEMA News and hosted on the SEMA website, www.SEMAphotos.com. The images are also promoted to the media and used for the product information available to buyers at the Show.

The first entry in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if received by Friday, October 11, and $150 thereafter. Entries submitted on-site will be accepted on a space-available basis.

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.

Know the Show – Download the SEMA App.

The SEMA Show App includes links to the Show’s essential info—a list of Show hours, details on ground transportation, maps of the Show grounds and halls, a list of special events with times and locations and feeds from the official SEMA Show social-media accounts. To quickly navigate the Las Vegas Convention Center, the app will take you where you want to go from anywhere on the Show floor. Simply enter your current location by booth number, exhibitor name or room number, then enter your destination and the app will supply you with the best route. Download the app at www.SEMAShow.com/app.

Exhibitor Appreciation Reception – Featuring SEMA Show Vehicle Reveal.

Exhibitors can meet with colleagues and other exhibitors and enjoy food and beverages, compliments of SEMA, during the Exhibitor Appreciation Reception, beginning 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 4. During the reception, the SEMA Show Vehicle Reveal, one of the Show’s newest attractions, will take place. The Vehicle Reveal will feature several Show builders introducing their vehicles and sharing stories of how the projects were brought to life. SEMA Awards will be presented.

Register Your Personnel – Exhibitor registration available at www.SEMAShow.com.

Go to www.SEMAShow.com/register to register the employees who will be working your SEMA Show booth or display.

The Westgate is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within 2 mi. from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Reserve Hotel Rooms – Lock-in your guaranteed low rate.

Exhibitors who have not yet secured hotels for the 2019 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

There are still several properties available that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than OnPeak that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or AAPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.

For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak attendance/group ID number handy.

The Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan saves companies money by consolidating shipments with other exhibitors.

SEMA Show to PRI Freight-Transportation Special

Exhibitors who are participating in the 2019 SEMA Show and the 2019 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show can take advantage of a special shipping offer through the Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan, which saves companies money by consolidating shipments with other exhibitors. The caravan will carry freight from the Las Vegas Convention Center to the Fern Expositions Advance Warehouse in Indianapolis.

For added convenience, exhibitors can call 800-995-3579 to schedule in advance, or make arrangements at the SEMA Show through the Freeman transportation team, who are also available to assist with any shipping needs.

For more information about the Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan, email exhibit.transportation@freeman.com.   

New Products Breakfast – Recognizing the best of the industry.

Open to all SEMA Showgoers on Tuesday, November 5, 7:30 a.m., the SEMA Show New Products Breakfast is where winners of the Best New Products awards are announced. Buyers can get a jump on what’s hot in the marketplace and winning exhibitors can promote the honor. Tickets are free, but space is limited and must be reserved in advance.

SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet – Celebrate with the industry.

Held annually on Thursday evening of the SEMA Show, the banquet is where the industry’s most prestigious awards are presented. With 3,000 industry professionals and celebrities in attendance, winners are announced for 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. The 2019 Hall of Fame inductees are also honored.

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

• October 18 – Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 18 – Electrical Order – LVCC Exhibits (Advance Rate) – 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 – Rigging Equipment – Labor Order – Freeman
• October 18 – Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Exhibits at LVCC – Freeman
• October 21 - Booth Catering Order Service – Centerplate
• October 22 – Tents/Canopies – Full Circle Events
• October 22 – Photography Order – Expo Ease
• October 24 – Freight – Last Day Freight Will Be Accepted at the Warehouse Without Penalty
• October 25 – Vehicle Detailing (Advance Rate) – Professional Detailers
• November 4 – Onsite Press Releases/Kits submitted to the Media Center in #S220
• November 8 – Members Lounge Conference Room Reservation

More information on the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

With the 2019 SEMA Show less than three weeks away, Show management’s exhibitor update provides companies with the latest news and 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.

The video below features Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events, offering suggestions on how to prepare and what to pack for a week at the SEMA Show.

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. 

The New Products Showcase area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains enormously popular with buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations.

Enter the New Products Showcase – Reach out to more business.

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase puts the spotlight on new and signature products from exhibitors representing the segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

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

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

• Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
• A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
• Enhanced product listing in the January 2020 issue of SEMA News.

The New Products Showcase area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains enormously popular with buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed, featured in SEMA News and hosted on the SEMA website, www.SEMAphotos.com. The images are also promoted to the media and used for the product information available to buyers at the Show.

The first entry in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if received by Friday, October 11, and $150 thereafter. Entries submitted on-site will be accepted on a space-available basis.

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.

Know the Show – Download the SEMA App.

The SEMA Show App includes links to the Show’s essential info—a list of Show hours, details on ground transportation, maps of the Show grounds and halls, a list of special events with times and locations and feeds from the official SEMA Show social-media accounts. To quickly navigate the Las Vegas Convention Center, the app will take you where you want to go from anywhere on the Show floor. Simply enter your current location by booth number, exhibitor name or room number, then enter your destination and the app will supply you with the best route. Download the app at www.SEMAShow.com/app.

Exhibitor Appreciation Reception – Featuring SEMA Show Vehicle Reveal.

Exhibitors can meet with colleagues and other exhibitors and enjoy food and beverages, compliments of SEMA, during the Exhibitor Appreciation Reception, beginning 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 4. During the reception, the SEMA Show Vehicle Reveal, one of the Show’s newest attractions, will take place. The Vehicle Reveal will feature several Show builders introducing their vehicles and sharing stories of how the projects were brought to life. SEMA Awards will be presented.

Register Your Personnel – Exhibitor registration available at www.SEMAShow.com.

Go to www.SEMAShow.com/register to register the employees who will be working your SEMA Show booth or display.

The Westgate is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within 2 mi. from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Reserve Hotel Rooms – Lock-in your guaranteed low rate.

Exhibitors who have not yet secured hotels for the 2019 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

There are still several properties available that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than OnPeak that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or AAPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.

For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak attendance/group ID number handy.

The Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan saves companies money by consolidating shipments with other exhibitors.

SEMA Show to PRI Freight-Transportation Special

Exhibitors who are participating in the 2019 SEMA Show and the 2019 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show can take advantage of a special shipping offer through the Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan, which saves companies money by consolidating shipments with other exhibitors. The caravan will carry freight from the Las Vegas Convention Center to the Fern Expositions Advance Warehouse in Indianapolis.

For added convenience, exhibitors can call 800-995-3579 to schedule in advance, or make arrangements at the SEMA Show through the Freeman transportation team, who are also available to assist with any shipping needs.

For more information about the Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan, email exhibit.transportation@freeman.com.   

New Products Breakfast – Recognizing the best of the industry.

Open to all SEMA Showgoers on Tuesday, November 5, 7:30 a.m., the SEMA Show New Products Breakfast is where winners of the Best New Products awards are announced. Buyers can get a jump on what’s hot in the marketplace and winning exhibitors can promote the honor. Tickets are free, but space is limited and must be reserved in advance.

SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet – Celebrate with the industry.

Held annually on Thursday evening of the SEMA Show, the banquet is where the industry’s most prestigious awards are presented. With 3,000 industry professionals and celebrities in attendance, winners are announced for 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. The 2019 Hall of Fame inductees are also honored.

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

• October 18 – Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 18 – Electrical Order – LVCC Exhibits (Advance Rate) – 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 – Rigging Equipment – Labor Order – Freeman
• October 18 – Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Exhibits at LVCC – Freeman
• October 21 - Booth Catering Order Service – Centerplate
• October 22 – Tents/Canopies – Full Circle Events
• October 22 – Photography Order – Expo Ease
• October 24 – Freight – Last Day Freight Will Be Accepted at the Warehouse Without Penalty
• October 25 – Vehicle Detailing (Advance Rate) – Professional Detailers
• November 4 – Onsite Press Releases/Kits submitted to the Media Center in #S220
• November 8 – Members Lounge Conference Room Reservation

More information on the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.