Exhibitors of the 2024 SEMA Show, November 5-8, Las Vegas Convention Center, are offering products, parts and services for builders working on vehicles set for display at the SEMA Show this year.
The Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list is updated frequently, and features product offers and contact information from confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors looking to collaborate with builders. Qualified builders interested in obtaining a product should connect with exhibitors directly using the provided contact information.
Note: All product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder. Each project vehicle on display at the SEMA Show must be supported by a current 2024 SEMA Show exhibitor.
The list is open to exhibitors of the 2024 SEMA Show only. Exhibitors: to be included in the list, complete the format semashow.com/projectvehicle.
Note: Submissions appear on a first-come, first-served basis. The Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used by exhibitors to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2024 SEMA Show. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to confirm the builder is affiliated with and working on a vehicle that will be on display at the SEMA Show. For more information about the list, contact Laura Pitts at projectvehicles@sema.org.
SEMA Show management is aware of a CompuSystems issue preventing SEMA Show/AAPEX registration. SEMA is working with the vendor to resolve the situation as soon as possible and will extend the price deadline to accommodate those who did not register before the previously announced badge price increase deadline.
The domestic badge mailing process will not be affected by this outage. More details will be announced as soon as they are available. Those with questions or who would like to be notified when the SEMA Show registration portal is re-opened, contact RegMgr@sema.org.
"We appreciate your patience as we resolve this matter and will provide updates as they become available," SEMA Show management.
SEMA applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for his decision over the weekend to veto Senate Bill 961 (Wiener), a bill that would have fragmented national vehicle safety policies by mandating a state-level standard that could have conflicted with ongoing federal safety efforts and preempted national vehicle safety regulations. Under SB 961, certain new vehicles sold in California would have been required to come equipped with a passive speed notification system.
SEMA, representing over 7,000 primarily small businesses nationwide, including over 1,500 in California, had expressed serious concerns about SB 961, citing its potential to disrupt the well-established federal regulatory framework governed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Mike Spagnola, SEMA president and CEO, emphasized the importance of a unified, national approach to vehicle safety standards.
"Gov. Newsom's veto of SB 961 demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that California's vehicle safety policies are aligned with federal law, regulations and policy," Spagnola said. "A patchwork of conflicting state regulations would have harmed consumers and the automotive industry, potentially stifling innovation and limiting choice."
SB 961 would have required vehicles to be equipped with a passive speed notification system that audibly and visually alerts drivers when they exceed the speed limit by 10 MPH or greater. However, the bill arbitrarily exempted several vehicle types, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles.
"While SEMA fully supports initiatives to improve road safety, SB 961 bypassed targeted, data-driven approaches in favor of broad mandates that could have created unnecessary complications," Spagnola noted. "NHTSA is already actively evaluating speed assistance technology, and it is critical that the federal agency be allowed to continue its work on this issue."
The $337 billion specialty-equipment industry contributes significantly to California's economy, generating more than $40 billion annually in economic output and supporting more than 149,000 jobs in the Golden State. SEMA remains committed to working with policymakers to ensure that automotive safety regulations are balanced and fair and foster innovation.
SEMA would also like to thank the nearly 48,000 SEMA and SEMA Action Network members who contacted their lawmakers and Gov. Newsom to oppose this bill.
SEMA applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for his decision over the weekend to veto Senate Bill 961 (Wiener), a bill that would have fragmented national vehicle safety policies by mandating a state-level standard that could have conflicted with ongoing federal safety efforts and preempted national vehicle safety regulations. Under SB 961, certain new vehicles sold in California would have been required to come equipped with a passive speed notification system.
SEMA, representing over 7,000 primarily small businesses nationwide, including over 1,500 in California, had expressed serious concerns about SB 961, citing its potential to disrupt the well-established federal regulatory framework governed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Mike Spagnola, SEMA president and CEO, emphasized the importance of a unified, national approach to vehicle safety standards.
"Gov. Newsom's veto of SB 961 demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that California's vehicle safety policies are aligned with federal law, regulations and policy," Spagnola said. "A patchwork of conflicting state regulations would have harmed consumers and the automotive industry, potentially stifling innovation and limiting choice."
SB 961 would have required vehicles to be equipped with a passive speed notification system that audibly and visually alerts drivers when they exceed the speed limit by 10 MPH or greater. However, the bill arbitrarily exempted several vehicle types, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles.
"While SEMA fully supports initiatives to improve road safety, SB 961 bypassed targeted, data-driven approaches in favor of broad mandates that could have created unnecessary complications," Spagnola noted. "NHTSA is already actively evaluating speed assistance technology, and it is critical that the federal agency be allowed to continue its work on this issue."
The $337 billion specialty-equipment industry contributes significantly to California's economy, generating more than $40 billion annually in economic output and supporting more than 149,000 jobs in the Golden State. SEMA remains committed to working with policymakers to ensure that automotive safety regulations are balanced and fair and foster innovation.
SEMA would also like to thank the nearly 48,000 SEMA and SEMA Action Network members who contacted their lawmakers and Gov. Newsom to oppose this bill.
Tickets to the second annual SEMA Fest--Friday, November 8, on the SEMA Show campus in Las Vegas--are now available at SEMAFest.com, but don't wait to act! Ticket prices will increase on Sunday, October 6.
You won't want to miss Cage the Elephant, SUBLIME, Fitz And The Tantrums, and Petey all performing live on the SEMA Show campus, so buy your tickets now for just $59 before the cost increases.
Whether going for the live music, custom rides, thrilling motorsports action or an unforgettable atmosphere, SEMA Fest is the event of the year for automotive enthusiasts and music fans. Buy your tickets now and save at SEMAFest.com.
Note: Your SEMA Show badge does not get you into the SEMA Fest concerts; a SEMA Fest concert ticket must be purchased.
Guests are encouraged to secure their hotel stay for SEMA Fest as soon as possible through OnPeak, SEMA Fest's only official housing provider. View available hotels here and select your preferred stay dates!
Keep an eye on SEMA News for headliner spotlights and more details--including motorsports activations!--on this one-of-a-kind event. For more details and tickets, visit SEMAFest.com.
Tickets to the second annual SEMA Fest--Friday, November 8, on the SEMA Show campus in Las Vegas--are now available at SEMAFest.com, but don't wait to act! Ticket prices will increase on Sunday, October 6.
You won't want to miss Cage the Elephant, SUBLIME, Fitz And The Tantrums, and Petey all performing live on the SEMA Show campus, so buy your tickets now for just $59 before the cost increases.
Whether going for the live music, custom rides, thrilling motorsports action or an unforgettable atmosphere, SEMA Fest is the event of the year for automotive enthusiasts and music fans. Buy your tickets now and save at SEMAFest.com.
Note: Your SEMA Show badge does not get you into the SEMA Fest concerts; a SEMA Fest concert ticket must be purchased.
Guests are encouraged to secure their hotel stay for SEMA Fest as soon as possible through OnPeak, SEMA Fest's only official housing provider. View available hotels here and select your preferred stay dates!
Keep an eye on SEMA News for headliner spotlights and more details--including motorsports activations!--on this one-of-a-kind event. For more details and tickets, visit SEMAFest.com.
SEMA has announced the recipients of its 2024 SEMA Data Excellence Awards. These awards honor brands that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to data proficiency by delivering the most comprehensive product content for retailers and resellers in the SEMA Data network.
"Achieving data excellence requires diligence and commitment," said Gigi Ho, SEMA vice president of technology, data and strategic initiatives. "We commend the manufacturers who have achieved this significant milestone that benefits the entire industry."
As consumers continue to shop online, it's essential that manufacturers maintain excellent data quality that meets or even exceeds industry standards. Ensuring that products are accurately represented can help resellers streamline their operations and eCommerce stores, boost sales and ensure customers are equipped with accurate and complete product information when shopping for automotive parts.
The 2024 SEMA Data Excellence award-winning brands have surpassed this feat, meeting the most stringent requirements of the SEMA Data Scorecard v3--a comprehensive tool designed to guide manufacturers in improving the quality of their product data. Each tier of the scorecard--Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum--presents a more rigorous challenge to create and catalog additional fields of product information. Those with Gold and Platinum scores are distinguished as having achieved Data Excellence.
"We firmly believe that quality data drives sales," said Scott Brickey, IT director at Advanced Clutch Technology. "Since SEMA introduced the Platinum standard years ago, it has been our mission to attain it every year--this year being no exception. Detailed descriptions, accurate pricing, actual product images and valid fitments are crucial for making our parts easily accessible across platforms and helping customers make informed decisions."
"Our team worked incredibly hard to achieve a Platinum score," added Patricia Lierman, product and sales information specialist at Blue Ox. "We take pride in knowing that the information we provide to our customers is of the highest quality."
SEMA Data is the industry's largest product database with more than 650 brands, a collective inventory of more than 4.5 million parts and an active network for more than 4,750 resellers. It serves as the central hub for product information in the specialty-automotive market, supplying manufacturers and resellers with continuing education regarding evolving product data standards, as well as a comprehensive set of online data management tools.
Award winners will be celebrated during the SEMA Data Users Group Meetup on Monday afternoon before the official start of the 2024 SEMA Show. To learn more about SEMA Data, visit www.semadata.org.
Covercraft Adds Business and Operations Veterans to Staff
Jim Chick (left) and Travis Jansen.
Covercraft has added two business and operations veterans, Jim Chick and Travis Jansen, as chief commercial officer and chief operating officer. These roles will be instrumental in driving company growth, the company said.
Chick is a veteran of the automotive industry with decades of experience in the aftermarket segment, specifically in the performance and off-road verticals.
Jansen is an experienced executive with expertise in building progressive lean organizations and developing high-performance manufacturing operations, the company said.
These staff additions come as the company prepares for the 2024 SEMA Show in November where Covercraft will be focused on meeting with current and potential customers as well as introducing new officially licensed program additions such as Mopar and Mustang 60th anniversary products.
VIP Tires & Service Opens New Massachusetts Location
VIP Tires & Service is opening a new location in Hanover, Massachusetts, the automotive service provider and tire dealer announced.
The new store will create eight to 10 new jobs, prioritizing the hiring of qualified local residents, the company said. With 14,000 sq.-ft. of dedicated space and 10 service bays, the Hanover location is outfitted with cutting-edge equipment, including Hunter Alignment technology and Autel automotive scanners. It will also stock almost 3,000 tires on-site.
"At VIP Tires, we're committed to going the extra mile for the communities we serve," said Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP. "This means fostering a well-educated workforce, creating local jobs, and ensuring the safest driving experience possible. Our teams' focus on creating exceptional experiences for our customers will fit right in with residents in Hanover and surrounding communities. And by partnering with local schools and offering cutting-edge technology, we believe we can make a real difference in Hanover."
Miami International Autodrome Unveils New Layouts for Year-Round Racing
South Florida Motorsports, organizer of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, has added four new configurations to the Miami International Autodrome--in addition to the current Grand Prix layout—to enable the circuit to be operational throughout the year.
The four new "inner loop" layouts are constructed exclusively on private property and do not cross public roads. In addition to attracting new competitive events, the changes allow the facility to host a variety of corporate functions and other private track activities throughout the year, according to track officials.
The new section of track was built after Turn 10, heading back towards the straight that runs parallel to Snake Creek. Two additional hairpins, just before Turn 17 and after Turn 3, offer two additional layouts for permanent use. The track will commence operations for corporate and private events in October 2024.
NASCAR has named Ticketmaster as its official ticketing partner.
The move complements Ticketmaster's partnership with Speedway Motorsports and further unifies ticketing for fans, according to NASCAR.
The partnership will allow fans to discover upcoming races and events on Ticketmaster social-media platforms. The NASCAR Tracks app will fully integrate with Ticketmaster Ignite, meaning fans will have a single source for ticket and event-related information when attending NASCAR races.
SEMA Show organizers remind this year's exhibitors that the deadline for Freeman early order discounts is approaching on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Order early and save up to 40% on rental exhibit orders, signs and graphics, utilities and related services.
In addition, exhibitors who did not attend the recent Freeman webinar on the 2024 SEMA Show--but would like to plan for the Show like a pro--can watch it on-demand on YouTube and below, and read a recap below:
The above webinar covers a variety of helpful tools and resources available to exhibitors 24/7, including:
How to access exhibitor online resources, including the Exhibitor Services Manual, the one-stop-shop for everything needed to plan a SEMA Show booth and experience.
SEMA Show services overview.
SEMA Show information and on-site tips.
In addition, several helpful questions came up during the Q&A session, including the following:
Q: Where can I go for all the information I need to know to plan my exhibit? A: Visit the Exhibitor Service Manual on SEMAShow.com.
Q: What is included with my booth? A: Visit the SEMA Show "Included With A Booth" webpage.
Q: Is there a list of all exhibitor deadlines for 2024? A: Visit the SEMA Show Deadlines Checklist.
Q: When are the target move-in times for freight?
A: Navigate to the "Target Times - When Your Freight Must Be at Your Booth" module of the Exhibitor Service Manual.
Q: How do I get my booth materials to the SEMA Show? Can I hand-carry it? A: Visit the Freight Service webpage.
Q: Where can I learn more about the hanging signs? A: There is still time to arrange a hanging sign above your booth (Note: linear booths are not permitted to hang signs above their exhibits).Visit the Hanging Sign Design notification on SEMAShow.com to learn more.
Q: How can I display a vehicle/build in my SEMA Show booth? When can I move it in?
A: Visit the Booth Vehicle Display information webpage on SEMAShow.com.
Q: How can I arrange for detailing of my booth vehicle or SEMA Show featured vehicle?
A: SEMA partners with top industry service providers. Visit the SEMA Show Vehicle Detailing webpage for information on and to book detailing for booth vehicles and featured vehicles.
Q: How can I enter a product into the New Product Showcase? Is the first entry really free? A: The New Product Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers, media members and content creators looking for all the innovations from the Show floor in one dedicated display. Rules, regulations and submission information can be found on the SEMA Show New Products webpage.
Yes, the first New Products Showcase entry IS ALWAYS FREE; each additional product entry is $95 through Sunday, October 6, and just $175 after that date. Enter here.
Q: How can I access the Freeman dashboard and place orders? A: To access the Freeman dashboard and place your Freeman orders, visit the Freeman Online SEMA Show Exhibit Solutions webpage. Remember, early order discounts and advanced rates end on Thursday, October 3.
Q: How can I contact Freeman with questions?
A: Freeman offices are available to contact at SEMA@Freeman.com or 1-888-508-5054 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST on Monday through Thursday and from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CDT on Friday.
Q: How can I contact SEMA with my exhibitor questions? A: SEMA Show exhibitors with questions may contact Show Director of Operations Lorri Monty at lorrim@sema.org, who will be happy to assist during regular PDT business hours, Monday through Friday.
As exhibitors gear up to connect with dedicated buyers, influencers, dealers and more automotive professionals at the 2024 SEMA Show, it's important to stay up-to-date on upcoming deadlines. Click here for a list of critical deadlines and checklists to keep the industry on track and on budget. In addition, exhibitors can post press releases at semashow.com/press-release to generate excitement and awareness, as well as possible inclusion in association publications and promotion to media attendees.
