By AJ Carney

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users.

Participation in SEMA Show Education has grown exponentially over the last several years as professionals and small-business owners look to keep current on the latest trends and technologies affecting the automotive industry.

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users. Interested?

It’s easy to launch your Power User status at the 2019 SEMA Show:

• Visit the Quad, located in the upper North Hall (outside N251).
• Snag your free custom lanyard and Power User pass.
• Attend three seminars throughout the week. That’s right, any three you want!
• At the end of each seminar you attend, see the room ambassador on your way out and get your user pass hole-punched.
• Stop back by the Quad and snag your limited-edition SEMA swag while supplies last.

“Individuals and companies recognize the value of business education and are making an investment in professional development,” said Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education. “We are seeing company after company incorporating education into their strategic Show plans this year to ensure that they are maximizing their time and resources on-site.”  

At the close of the Show, attendees will receive a Power User questionnaire to help gauge the pulse of SEMA’s ever-evolving education program. Your feedback will help drive the 2020 seminar schedule. Learn more about the program.  

For questions, email Byron Bergmann, SEMA Education.

Get started, register for your first seminar today! Recommended seminars:

• SEMA Suggested: Life and Business with Myles Kovacs.
• SEMA Suggested: How to Avoid the Five Worst Pitfalls in Digital Marketing.
• SEMA Suggested: The Power Sports and Cross-Over Market.

By AJ Carney

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users.

Participation in SEMA Show Education has grown exponentially over the last several years as professionals and small-business owners look to keep current on the latest trends and technologies affecting the automotive industry.

To recognize attendees who make education a priority, SEMA Education will highlight regular seminar attendees as Power Users. Interested?

It’s easy to launch your Power User status at the 2019 SEMA Show:

• Visit the Quad, located in the upper North Hall (outside N251).
• Snag your free custom lanyard and Power User pass.
• Attend three seminars throughout the week. That’s right, any three you want!
• At the end of each seminar you attend, see the room ambassador on your way out and get your user pass hole-punched.
• Stop back by the Quad and snag your limited-edition SEMA swag while supplies last.

“Individuals and companies recognize the value of business education and are making an investment in professional development,” said Zane Clark, SEMA’s senior director of education. “We are seeing company after company incorporating education into their strategic Show plans this year to ensure that they are maximizing their time and resources on-site.”  

At the close of the Show, attendees will receive a Power User questionnaire to help gauge the pulse of SEMA’s ever-evolving education program. Your feedback will help drive the 2020 seminar schedule. Learn more about the program.  

For questions, email Byron Bergmann, SEMA Education.

Get started, register for your first seminar today! Recommended seminars:

• SEMA Suggested: Life and Business with Myles Kovacs.
• SEMA Suggested: How to Avoid the Five Worst Pitfalls in Digital Marketing.
• SEMA Suggested: The Power Sports and Cross-Over Market.

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).