The 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas continues!
From NHRA legends, more cool cars, automotive celebrities, interactive games in the Pennzoil booth, SEMA Electrified and the top two Launch Pad innovators, the SEMA Show is the place to see the latest automotive trends and technology.
Watch the recap of yesterday's events:
With the 2022 SEMA Show wrapping up tomorrow, there is still plenty for Showgoers to experience both in the halls and out front of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Stay updated with Show information and plan the rest of your week by downloading the SEMA Show app.
Here are three SEMA Show experiences you won't want to miss on Friday, November 4:
Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and three-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, became a NASCAR Xfinity Series team co-owner last summer. He will headline the 2022 SEMA Show Educational Program’s Friday Enthusiast Track. The new seven-session series will feature celebrities and iconic personalities as they share personal stories that will inspire and entertain Showgoers.
Smith, who will be joined on the Paradise Event Center stage by television personality Chris Jacobs from the hit show “Overhaulin’” on Friday, November 4, at 8:00 a.m., will discuss career opportunities in motorsports and the importance of paying it forward. His race team, Jesse Iwuji Motorsports, is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to break down barriers in motorsports.
“Through Jesse Iwuji Motorsports, we want bring awareness to the many opportunities available in motorsports,” said Smith. “We want to inspire and educate people of all walks of life to work hard and pursue their dreams.”
SEMA Showgoers will hear from Smith about what motivated him to partner with Iwuji as a NASCAR Xfinity Series team co-owner and how they are supporting minorities, youth and the service-member community.
The SEMA Education Enthusiast Track will continue with sessions throughout the day on how to secure sponsors for project vehicles, protecting the right to modify, land-use sustainability and more. The Enthusiast Track is open at no cost to all credentialed SEMA Showgoers, including top enthusiasts who are SEMA Individual Members attending through the SEMA Ignited Friday Experience.
“We’re excited about the Friday Enthusiast Track; it is the first time the SEMA Show Education Program has dedicated a series of seminars to appeal specifically to enthusiasts,” said Pamela Brown-Matthis, SEMA Education director. “Given that this is such a passion-driven industry filled with professionals who love their jobs, the Enthusiast Track will be especially entertaining and engaging. Attendees will leave with practical information that speaks to this passion.”
Open to the public on the Show’s final day, SEMA Cruise gathers hundreds of Show vehicles in a four-wheeled caravan that winds its way toward SEMA Ignited, the Show’s final event.
At the close of the 2022 SEMA Show at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, the SEMA Cruise begins, as the world's hottest, most innovative custom vehicles roll out of the Convention Center on Silver Drive and dazzle thousands of spectators sitting ringside. Since its inception in 2011, the Cruise has become one of the most anticipated Show attractions. This year, more than 1,000 vehicles will take part in the Cruise, which proceeds toward the West Hall parking lot and SEMA Ignited, the Show’s official after-party that’s open the public. Spectators have a ringside seat to view the coolest cars on the planet, and the Cruise has become one of the Show’s most anticipated events.
As the SEMA Show concludes on Friday, November 4, iconic cars and trucks will emerge from the Las Vegas Convention Center and make their way to the West Hall Parking Lot for SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—where enthusiasts will see some of the hottest custom vehicles in the world that debuted earlier in the week.
General admission tickets allow access into SEMA Ignited and are available at www.SEMAIgnited.com. Enthusiasts can purchase upgraded tickets for reserved seating to watch the SEMA Cruise and performances from Formula DRIFT and the Urias Globe of Death—daredevil motorcycle riders who perform jaw-dropping stunts in a mesh sphere ball. A limited number of Friday Experience packages are available for general admission into SEMA Ignited, as well as entrance into the SEMA Show on Friday, November 4, and come with a one-year SEMA Individual Membership. The SEMA Friday Experience ticket price is $100.
“The SEMA Ignited Friday Experience is a rare opportunity for gearheads to experience the trade-only SEMA Show, and engage with the industry as SEMA Individual Members,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “Through the Friday Experience, enthusiasts will get a behind-the-scenes look at what industry professionals are doing at the SEMA Show and witness the trends as they are happening.”
Now in its eighth year, SEMA Ignited is a combination of a car show, parade, music, food, entertainment and exhibitions all rolled into what becomes the ultimate automotive celebration. It’s where consumers see, hear and, in some cases, get up close and connect with award-winning vehicles and their owners. With more vendors and exhibitors than ever before, the 2022 SEMA Ignited is where enthusiasts will be able to discover the newest trends, learn about new products, meet industry celebrities and experience the excitement of the growing aftermarket.
All SEMA Showgoers will be able to attend SEMA Ignited with their Show credentials. For more information about SEMA Ignited, visit www.SEMAIgnited.com.
The expanded Overland Experience in the West Hall booth #62236 of the Las Vegas Convention Center is a must-see destination at the 2022 SEMA Show. With a 50% increase in vehicles from 2021, SEMA Show attendees can get up close to the newest overlanding products and vehicles that suit all tastes and budgets.
With many similarities and connections to off-roading, adventure travel, aka overlanding, has strong roots in Australia and South Africa, and in the United States, its popularity has exploded over the past decade. Buyers at the 2022 SEMA Show can see products and vehicles specifically for overlanding in the expanded SEMA Overland Experience area.
From high-tech campers to well-built cargo vans to capably built four-wheel-drive vehicles to off-road trailers, the special exhibit includes dozens of customized vehicles with products and gear to compliment all types of outdoor adventurers, including fully popped-out tents, survival accessories and portable kitchen systems. This fast-growing adventure lifestyle sector encompasses every backcountry activity from camping and fishing to kayaking and ATV riding.
Head to the West Hall to learn the latest trends and opportunities and technology that you can incorporate into your next build.
With a 50% increase in vehicles from 2021, SEMA Show attendees can get up close to the newest overlanding products and vehicles that suit all tastes and budgets.
TIS Off-Road, led by urban car scene veteran and iconic entrepreneur Myles Kovacs, brought its Off-Road and Lifestyle Showcase to the 2022 SEMA Show. Located outside the West Hall, booth #70000, attendees can experience segments of car culture never before seen at the SEMA Show, including Low Rider Hopping, Mini Truck Bed Dancing and Truck Drifting. The exhibit also features more than 55 of the world’s top show trucks set to make their debut. See the automotive works of art performing daily at the 2022 SEMA Show.
At the TIS Off-Road exhibit, Showgoers can experience segments of car culture never before seen at the SEMA Show, including Low Rider Hopping, Mini Truck Bed Dancing and Truck Drifting.
The SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish top 4 finalists have been announced. The action concludes Friday, November 4, with the winner being crowned at 3:30 p.m. on Silver Drive. Cameras are following along to document the journey for a TV program set to air on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EST. (Visit www.semabotb.com for updates on TV airings.)
The competition recognizes one winner in four different categories:
While a panel of industry experts narrows down the selection of vehicles, it’s the builders themselves who ultimately select the four class winners as well as the overall winner.
Hot Rod/Hot Rod Trucks
Sport Compact, Luxury and Exotics
4-Wheel Drive & Off-Road
Young Guns 29 & Under
Welcome to day two of the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas! From the Kick-Off Breakfast to NHRA stars, cool cars, drifting, special keynotes and the Toyo Treadpass, the SEMA Show is the place to see the latest automotive trends and technology.
Watch the recap of yesterday's events:
With the 2022 SEMA Show approaching its third day, there is still plenty for Showgoers to experience both in the halls and out front of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Stay updated with Show information and plan the rest of your week by downloading the SEMA Show app.
Here are three SEMA Show experiences you won't want to miss on Thursday, November 3:
The Overland Experience area includes dozens of customized vehicles with products and gear to compliment all types of outdoor adventurers.
The expanded Overland Experience in the West Hall booth #62236 of the Las Vegas Convention Center is a must-see destination at the 2022 SEMA Show. With a 50% increase in vehicles from 2021, attendees are sure to see something to suit all tastes and budgets. From high-tech campers to well-built cargo vans to capably built four-wheel-drive vehicles to off-road trailers, you'll see a wide variety throughout the space. Come to the Overland Experience and see the latest technology you can incorporate into your next build. Be sure to include it on your Show Planner by clicking here.
SEMA Show attendees can be part of the action by hopping on a motorcycle at the Ride With Us area in front of the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
SEMA Show attendees can be part of the action by hopping on a motorcycle at the Ride With Us area in front of the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Through the program operated by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Showgoers with no riding experience can learn to ride in 30 minutes.
There is no cost for SEMA Show attendees to participate in Ride With Us. Riders must be at least 16 years old, and the MIC provides safety gear and at-your-own-pace instruction.
Themed “Further. Faster. Together.,” this year’s SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet is a revamped, shorter program that now concludes at 9:00 p.m., and features an innovative layout to immerse the audience in the experience.
The 2022 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Paradise Event Center. Featuring a new layout and shorter program that ends at 9:00 p.m., Showgoers won't want to miss an important announcement about the future of the SEMA Show and the association.
Themed “Further. Faster. Together.,” the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet is the annual celebration of the specialty-equipment industry and is highlighted by a networking cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment. The banquet honors industry excellence through SEMA's industry awards, and a new award has been added for 2022—SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year. The award was established to honor a content creator for their outstanding contributions to automotive culture and for creating a positive impact with automotive enthusiasts.
Tickets are required for the event. Exhibitors can secure complimentary banquet tickets through their registration dashboard, while all Showgoers can purchase tickets at www.semashow.com/banquet.
The SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polishes top 12 finalists have been announced. The action continues to unfold throughout the week, with cameras following along to document the journey for a TV program set to air on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EST. (Visit www.semabotb.com for updates on TV airings.)
Ringbrothers' ENYO 1948 Chevrolet Pickup Loadmaster is among the top 12 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polishes finalists.
The competition recognizes one winner in four different categories:
While a panel of industry experts narrows down the selection of vehicles, it’s the builders themselves who ultimately select the four class winners as well as the overall winner. The top 4 will be announced Thursday, November 3, at 3:00 p.m., in North Hall #10139, and the winner will be crowned on Friday, November 4, at 3:30 p.m., on Silver Drive.
Hot Rod/Hot Rod Trucks
Sport Compact, Luxury and Exotics
4-Wheel Drive & Off-Road
Young Guns 29 & Under
The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) brought live, action-packed excitement to the SEMA Show.
The competition’s Peak Performance Challenge (a timed segment) and the Lingenfelter Design & Engineering Challenge took place at the SEMA Show for the first time in 2021. Those two segments returned to this year’s SEMA Show, while the Autocross portion of the competition made its debut at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Bronze Lot. The remainder of the OUSCI continues November 5–7, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) brought live, action-packed excitement to the SEMA Show.
“As an expanded feature at the 2022 SEMA Show, OPTIMA’s Ultimate Street Car Invitational is an iconic competition that showcases the aftermarket’s potential,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “With modifications that enhance the performance of the vehicles, the competing cars and trucks embody what the SEMA Show is all about.”
With six regional qualifying events spanning more than eight months, the OUSCI includes the country’s top road-worthy, modified vehicles. Top performers from the regional events receive invitations to participate in the final competition, with a handful of spots reserved for vehicles selected at the SEMA Show.
Since 2008 when the OUSCI debuted, an additional highlight for Showgoers has been a display of all 100 competition vehicles at the SEMA Show in an area known as OPTIMA Alley. At the end of the Show, the vehicles parade out of the convention center and make their way to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where they participate in a five-part competition. Last year, two of the segments kicked off the competition, which took place at the SEMA Show. This year, the SEMA Show hosts three of the five segments.
The Bronze Lot is located in the outdoor area south of South Hall.
Four legends took the stage at the SEMA Show's NHRA Breakfast, Wednesday, November 2, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Paradise Events Center.
The popular event, which has been a staple of the SEMA Show for more than 20 years, featured NHRA legends Don Prudhomme, Richard Tharp, Lee Beard and Frank Hawley coming together to discuss a thrilling topic: “Bent Rules, Bailed Fists and Drag Strip Battles.”
The SEMA Show NHRA Breakfast featured NHRA legends Don Prudhomme, Richard Tharp, Lee Beard and Frank Hawley coming together to discuss “Bent Rules, Bailed Fists and Drag Strip Battles.”
For the fourth time, NHRA on FOX announcer Brian Lohnes served as the panel moderator. He asked probing questions about some of the most amazing battles in NHRA history, and what it took for each legend to succeed.
“The SEMA breakfast is one of the highlights of my year. With more than 1,000 NHRA fans jammed into the room at SEMA, the fun always flies,” Lohnes said. “We had Don Prudhomme, Richard Tharp, Lee Beard and Frank Hawley on the stage to tell stories of battling on the track, battling in the pits, bending the rules and bending the law.”
Don “The Snake” Prudhomme is a championship-winning driver and team owner and is regarded as a true icon in the sport, while Tharp was one of the sport’s most colorful figures while he won races and championships. Beard’s magnificent career as a crew chief spanned more than three decades, as he racked up 50-plus victories and world championships, and Hawley was a top-tier driver and one of the great minds in the sport as well, racing to a pair of world championships and multiple race wins.