SHREVEPORT LA (10.09.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Trail Star Audio won the Silencer Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, October 8th.
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Nine months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 148th time on Friday morning October 8th. The Wheel landed on the Silencer space. The Trail Star Audio slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out by phone and talked with Chuck Holey at the store in Eagan MN.. He was very happy to hear a Silencer prize would be heading their way.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.
12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX and Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI and Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham Al. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, October 15th.
AUSTIN TX (10.08.21) Moto GP got back in the saddle when the fastest show on two wheels rev’ed up for 3 days of bar-banging motorcycle racing in Austin, October 1st thru 3rd.
Kenwood was set up trackside to meet with attendees and conduct an initial presentation of the Motorsports-grade dual camera recording solution.
KENWOOD displayed at the 2021 Moto GP Race in Austin, TX! This was the perfect event to begin the initial promotion of their STZ-RF200WD motorsports-grade Dual Camera recording solution with hide-a-way control box, allowing stealth installation in motorcycles and other similar vehicles that reside in an outdoor environment (https://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/dashboard_camera/stz-rf200wd/).
Attendees had an opportunity to check out the new dual camera recording solution installed on a Ducati in the booth.
Four KENWOOD team members were on site along with 2 salespeople from Custom Sounds-Austin to help promote the new product, along with KENWOOD’s Motorsports helmet 4K recording camera & communication/communication only helmet systems, the KCA-HX7C and KCA-HX5M.
Marcus Vasconcellos is pictured with Pro UFC fighter Tim Kennedy (R) who attended the GP event.
Kenwood staff members present trackside included Rick Noetzli, Scott Caswell, Josh Bowen and Marcus Vasconcellos. Marcus supplied the images included in this article.
“The new KENWOOD dual camera solution will have so many applications for harsh environments” Scott Caswell, Senior Marketing Manager, JVCKENWOOD related.
The event wasn’t at pre-pandemic attendance levels, but was still very well attended and booth traffic was busy throughout the event. Customer surveys about the new product were conducted at the event and the overall response from consumers is it is needed, wanted, and very cool! KENWOOD plans to make further announcements about this new product in the upcoming months.
MIAMI, FL (10.07.2021) – The count down to show time is less than 30 days and Nakamichi Mobile Audio is in full SEMA Show mode.
Starting with a rep meeting the evening of Monday the 1st and followed by four days of convention, the first week in November will be a busy one for the Nakamichi team. National Sales Manager, Robin McNeal will be joined by staff from Diplomat Trading meeting with new and prospective customers from the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.
Nakamichi’s new booth will be located at space 12465 LVCC North Hall November 2-5
New items on display at SEMA include a Hi-Res amplified DSP, wireless CarPlay / Android Auto and new amplifiers. The current 2021 line-up of Pure Sound coaxials will be rounded out with the addition of several new models.
“SEMA is branding the 2021 show ’Reconnect’ and we are looking forward to doing exactly that”, stated McNeal.
Nakamichi Mobile Audio can be found at booth #12465 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
AUSTIN, TX (10.06.2021) – The SPL portion of the Car Audio Championship will take place October 8-9, 2021 at the North Alabama State Fairgrounds in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
The car audio organizations of dB Drag, MECA, IASCA and EMMA US are all partners in producing the Car Audio Championship. Competitors have accrued points throughout the season to gain an invitation to the championship events. With hundreds of vehicles participating in multiple locations, the event will be a destination for all things audio.
Local and national competitors have the opportunity to enter a few events that are non-invitational. IASCA will host the 2022 Season Kick Off event. The dB Drag Racing, in conjunction with Limitless Lithium, is proud to present Deathmatch at the Championship. It’s been almost 25 years since the dBDRA introduced Deathmatch to the car stereo community. A lot has changed since 1999, but the desire to dominate the competition in a gladiator-style showdown is stronger now than it has ever been. In Deathmatch, competitors must play their sound systems as loud as possible for 5 grueling minutes.
The competitor with the highest average sound pressure level (SPL) is the winner. • The DEATHMATCH contest is open to the public. No points or Final’s invitation is required. • 4 competitors – $500 minimum winner take all prize • The dBDRA will select 4 contestants from those who wish to participate
The Championship organizers would like to thank the major event sponsors, show sponsors and T-Shirt Sponsors:
• Deaf Bonce is the SPL Title sponsor • Kicker is the Competitor BBQ Sponsor • Incriminator Audio is the Badge sponsor
Show sponsors include: Lord of Bass, B2 Audio, DD Audio, 20 Hz Labs, Pioneer, XS Power, Sundown Audio, Coventry Industries, Italia HiFi, Resilient Sounds, Directronix, Term-LAB, Crossfire Car Audio and Morel.
T-shirt sponsors include: Ohio Generator, Zapco, TN Bass Racers, Phat Farm, DC Audio, Team Mini, Team Flop Box, ARC Audio, CanaSound, Limitless Lithium, Tru Technologies and Hybrid Audio.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.05..2021) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has debuted the first episode in its new five-episode streaming series chronicling the ninth year of its Launch Pad competition. The series showcases the ingenuity of rising entrepreneurs in the automotive industry as they pitch their new product or service to a panel of industry experts.
Fifteen individuals have been selected out of a record number of applicants last spring to advance to the semi-final round. From there, five of them will be chosen to compete for cash and prizes at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., where the series finale will be filmed before it airs on the History Channel on a future date.
From left, Jared Hare, Chip Foose, Alex Parker, and Myles Kovacs are judges of the 2021 SEMA Launch Pad competition, which is being chronicled on the SEMA YouTube Channel and on the History Channel on a future date.
One winner will be selected to win the grand-prize package valued at $92,000, which includes $75,000 to help launch their innovative new product. The remaining 14 semi-finalists will also receive prizes that will help them in their entrepreneurial journey.
The semi-finalists are:
Cameron Crummie – Owner, MDV
Adam Gruener – CEO, Off Road In Mind
Jonathan Hurley – Owner, ToolBox Widget
Monika Kalenski – President and CEO, MEK Magnet
Brendan McGrath – CEO, Dyme Performance Systems Inc.
Robert McKeirnan – President and Managing Partner, Stratos Meccanica LLC
D.J. Potter – CEO, Sawtooth
Alan Reyes – Co-founder and President, Xtrusion Designs LLC
Kevin Robinson – President, TRAC LLC
Paul Rooprai – CEO, AutoBio LLC
Michael Ruhs – Co-founder and CEO, TailHand
Tom Sawarynski – Owner, Off-Road Research
Michael Sullivan – Owner, Fox Products LLC
Edward Tansingco – President, Thinskinz
Dustin Woolf – Owner, Woolfpack Racing
“It’s a highlight every year to give up-and-coming entrepreneurs the chance of a lifetime,” says Nathan Ridnouer, VP of Councils and Membership. “This year, we’re even more excited to bring audiences a more comprehensive and personal look at our annual competition; it’s like Shark Tank for the automotive aftermarket industry.”
Past winners of SEMA Launch Pad include Roland Hence of FrontLane, Inc. (2020); Reid Lunde of Kaizen Speed (2019); and Matt Beenen of Builtright Industries (2018).
The first episode of “2021 SEMA Launch Pad” is available for viewing now on the SEMA Show YouTube channel, with the remaining episodes debuting on each Tuesday from Oct. 5-26. For more information about the 9th annual SEMA Launch Pad Competition, visit www.sema.org/launchpad.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA (10.04.2021) – Kicker hosted a Zoom training presented by John Myers for over 100 South African dealers to include all of PlanetWorlds Team on Sept 2. We had multiple giveaways with a grand prize given away by PlanetWorld of R10,000 ( $664 US) Kicker products to be added to the next order.
PanetWorld’s sales rep Shaun van der Merwe (L) presented Jeetan Mitha, YOGI’s Audio and Visual outside Cape Town, with the grand prize giveaway. YOGI’s will receive nearly $700. worth of KICKER gear on the store’s next order.
The training was also attended by Jay Ralston GM of Kicker, Dave Glasgow International Sales Manager for South Africa along with Maurice Van Heerden Director of PlanetWorld.
A selection of prizes are shown on a rack in the PlanetWorld HQ.
David Glasgow, International Sales Manager, commented, “It was tremendously exciting to see the turnout of Dealers for this training presented by Kicker and John Myers. Also, Thank you goes out to Quewen Webb the Sales Manager and his entire team from PlanetWorld, for all the coordination and behind-the-scenes work.”
The map shows YOGI’s Audio and Visual in relationship to Cape Town, South Africa.
Glasgow continued, “I can’t believe it’s been over 10 years now since PlanetWorld joined the Kicker family. We could not have asked for better representation for the Kicker Brand as we have experienced through PlanetWorld. Maurice Van Heerden has a tremendous team working for him, and we look forward to many more years of outstanding business.”
SEATTLE, WA (10.01.2021) – AudioControl has announced that they will be exhibiting and hosting training seminars for attendees at KnowledgeFest Indianapolis, being held at the Indiana Convention Center, October 8-10, 2021.
The AudioControl team will be hosting one training seminar per day, covering how to maximize system performance with AudioControl’s all-in-one amplifier solutions (Friday), how to make each system shine using DSP (Saturday), and the many benefits of utilizing the AudioControl DM-RTA—the ultimate test tool (Sunday).
“These educational tracks will help our dealer partners deliver the highest performing mobile audio solutions for their customers,” explained AudioControl’s National Trainer Matthew Palumbo. “We are excited to share information, show off some important new solutions-based products and spend quality time interacting in person with dealers from the region.”
KnowledgeFest Indianapolis Training Schedule (Register Here)
Friday, October 8th @ 2:45PM Room 110: AudioControl Amplifiers – The All-In-One Solution Description: Learn about the recently expanded lineup of 12V power amplifiers from AudioControl and what makes them so unique and versatile. With the recently expanded LC integration series and D series DSP models plus all-weather options, come see why AudioControl is your go-to partner for great sounding, easy-to-install amplifiers with unique features and the industry’s best warranty and customer service.
Saturday, October 9th @ 6:00PM Room 110: Demystifying the Black Box: Breaking Down DSP Description: Join AudioControl’s National Trainer – Matthew Palumbo as he deconstructs and unravels the misconceptions of digital signal processors (DSP). Join to learn just how simple DSP can be, and how you could be using these powerful tools to produce better sounding systems with more predictable results. This is NOT just another DSP training course… this is truly a class you will not want to miss!
Sunday, October 10th @ 9:30AM Room 110: DM-RTA The Ultimate Audio Test Tool Description: Learn how easily you can achieve fantastic results in systems using factory source units. Deliver outstanding system upgrades even when head units are on backorder. Using the DM-RTA to produce predictable results means better sounding systems, happier clients, and more return customers. Already have a DM-RTA but not sure when or how to use it? Don’t know why your shop needs a DM-RTA? Join us for this in-depth training from AudioControl and get answers!
Visit AudioControl at the 2021 KnowledgeFest Indianapolis, October 8-10 Booth 313
HOUSTON, TX (09.30.2021) – Synergy Marketing, with David Toliver, is a ‘Rep on the Road’ in the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas marketplace. Toliver recently hit the road in the Houston area with Magnadyne’s Armando Parra who flew into Houston on Monday night, September 20th.
Broadway Distributor, based in Houston, it’s now stocking Silencer Remote Starter and Security products. Andy Pariona, Branch Manager, is flanked by Magnadyne’s Armando Parra and Synergy Marketing’s David Toliver (R).
“We had an ambitious plan in place to maximize time during the 3 days Armando would be in the territory with me making sales calls with the Carbine and Silencer lines. Silencer is a line designed for distributors and our first stop Tuesday was at Broadway Distributor in Houston. Broadway recently became the Silencer distributor in the territory and we sent time with their team answering questions for them, covering feature sets and preparing them for success with the Silencer line as the remote start season is just around the corner,” Toliver related.
Silencer inventory in the Broadway showroom.
Sales calls on Tuesday afternoon focused on the Carbine line which is a dealer direct brand. Houston Car Stereo and Car Stereo Plus stops completed Tuesday in Houston.
Parra offered, “The Carbine product range offers installers known content and program methodologies, with unique cosmetics that the end-consumer will appreciate and desires. From the Carbine unique shock/tilt combination sensor for Security Driven users to our 3 Mile LORA Hybrid Security and Remote Start with Two Way LCD transmitter nothing is compromised. Dealers can visit http://www.carbine.com for more info and to contact us on becoming an authorized dealer.”
On Wednesday, Toliver and Parra made sales calls with Ultimate Innovations in Kemah, High Tech and Cartek in Houston plus Cartunes in League City. Thursday’s schedule included Car Audio by Castillo, Car Stereo Max and Car Stereo in Houston and Bico Stereo in Spring, TX.
Concluding, Toliver stated, “I have had a remote starter in my rep bag before and know it is a category that can be a very strong profit center for dealers. I am excited about representing the Carbine and Silencer brands and truly appreciate Armando coming to the territory to work Synergy Marketing to get the Carbine and Silencer brands rolling in the this territory.”
TORONTO, CANADA (09.29.2021) – The inaugural CMA Fall Workshops are now officially available for viewing through Video On-Demand. The 7-day virtual training event was broadcast online from September 13th to 19th and featured over 46 hands-on educational workshops in a daily themed format.
The week-long event attracted over 8,000+ views both live and on-demand, featuring some of the best technical trainers from the top brands in the 12v industry. The complete 7-day event schedule which includes 46 workshop videos, is now available on the CMA Workshops Channel. The platform displays a video interface that is ultra-easy to use and with playback in high definition. Learn from a wide array of industry experts and stay connected with the latest updates, installation tips and product announcements.
The complete 7-day event schedule which includes 46 workshop videos, is now available on the CMA Workshops Channel.
Canadian Mobile Audio would like to take this opportunity to applaud the tireless work of all the distributors, manufacturers, technical trainers and dealers that collectively came together to create this informative and entertaining content. The CMA Fall Workshops trainings will remain as a reference guide for every industry professional to watch at their own convenience and on their preferred device.
Be sure to check out more than 250+ hours of video content from all the major brands with the all-new CMA VOD CHANNELS, click the link: canadianmobileaudio.com/vod/
For more information regarding Canadian Mobile Audio, please contact:
DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.28.2021) – With an additional 600,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space due to the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall expansion, the 2021 SEMA Show, to be held, November 2–5, promises to offer attendees an array of enthusiast events, jaw-dropping builds, competitions and networking opportunities.
The app puts the entire SEMA Show in your pocket, and is available as a free download from your mobile device’s native app store or by logging on to www.SEMAShow.com/app.
While the SEMA Show floor is organized by category and numbered to improve navigation, a convenient way to simplify the Show experience is with the SEMA Show app, which contains detailed exhibitor information, interactive floorplans and up-to-date event information—all from your mobile device. The Show app also features a scanning function that allows attendees to capture product and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display.
Feature vehicles offer an in-person look at real-life applications of the aftermarket’s latest and most impressive products.
Feature Vehicle Displays The SEMA Show is renowned for the innovative parts and accessories displayed on Show Vehicles representing every industry niche, from cars to trucks to powersports. Much more than rolling works of art, the vehicles offer an in-person look at real-life applications of the aftermarket’s latest and most impressive products. Located throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, the displays connect with Show goers as an extension to the exhibit booths of the product creators. The SEMA Show app will feature a scanning function that will allow attendees to quickly capture product and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display throughout the Show.
Ford Out Front Silver Lot
Visit Ford Out Front to see customization and capability. Located in front of the Central Hall, Ford Out Front provides SEMA attendees the opportunity to experience the power and performance of Ford vehicles by taking a ride with a professional driver. Whether you like to burn rubber or hear the call of the wild, the vehicles at Ford Out Front put on quite a show. Make sure you stop by the Ford Performance Parts trailer to see what’s new in parts and accessories. Don’t miss the action-packed drifting by SEMA’s ultimate fun-haver, Vaughn Gittin Jr., and stay to watch the newest addition to Ford Out Front, the Bronco family.
Hoonigan Silver Lot
Hoonigan is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with SEMA bringing its wildly popular brand of automotive mayhem to the 2021 SEMA Show. Its daily Burnyard Bash shows will transform Silver Lot into a faithful recreation of Hoonigan’s iconic Burnyard at Irwindale Speedway. The outdoor exhibit will include celebrity influencers from the automotive realm and beyond; gaming simulators in the gaming pit; and the brand’s signature antics, consisting of burnouts, donuts, wall taps, massive hucks and more. SEMA Showgoers can watch all the action on Hoonigan’s Twitch channel (twitch.tv/hoonigan Channel ID: 214338593) and on Hoonigan’s YouTube channel after the SEMA Show during their hour-long special.
The Silver Lot will be transformed into a faithful recreation of Hoonigan’s iconic Burnyard at Irwindale Speedway.
Mobile App A great tool to maximize your time at the Show, the official SEMA Show app contains detailed exhibitor information, interactive floorplans and up-to-date event and education information—all from the convenience of your mobile device. This year, the SEMA Show app will feature a scanning function that will allow attendees to quickly capture product and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display throughout the Show as well as the ability to scan and save products from the New Products Showcase.
New Products Showcase Upper South Hall Booth # 31255
The SEMA Show’s most popular exhibit, the New Products Showcase, is a must-visit destination for buyers and media in search of the latest and most exciting products to hit the aftermarket. This year, the Showcase will be located in one continuous space of 30,000 sq. ft. in the Upper South Hall, and will display thousands of new and featured products. All scanning can be done using the SEMA Show app.
OPTIMA Alley Bronze Lot
OPTIMA Alley will feature more than 80 of OPTIMA Batteries’ Ultimate Street Car Invitational competitors.
This year, the New Products Showcase will be located in one continuous space of 30,000 sq. ft. in the Upper South Hall, and will display thousands of new and featured products.
SEMA Award Presentation Silver Drive, Outside Central Hall Entrance Monday, November 1 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The annual SEMA Awards, given to the top-trending vehicle models in five categories, will be presented Monday, November 1, the day before the 2021 SEMA Show officially opens. Presented to automakers for the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Full-Sized Truck of the Year, SEMA Mid-Sized Truck of the Year, SEMA 4×4-SUV of the Year, and SEMA Sport Compact of the Year, the SEMA Award winners are determined and voted on by SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers to recognize vehicles that manufacturers are investing in and developing products for. The program heightens awareness for aftermarket products and exemplifies the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers who develop products to improve a vehicle’s performance, safety and convenience, as well as its appearance and comfort.
SEMA Central Grand Lobby Monday, November 1 – Thursday, November 4 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday, November 5 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This year, SEMA Central expands to offer Show goers a more immersive industry experience than ever before. Visit this Show hub to see top-tier vehicle builds and center-stage interviews with iconic personalities. There’s even a boutique shop to outfit you with the latest SEMA Gear. SEMA Central is also the place to discover how a membership in the trade association can advance your business and professional development. Join SEMA at the Show, and your company gets access to the two SEMA Members Lounges, located in North and South Halls. Plus, meet our SEMA Garage and SEMA DATA teams who can explain how their state-of-the-art services can drive your business to new levels. There’s always something happening at SEMA Central.
SEMA Cruise Silver Drive
Vehicles from the 2021 SEMA Show begin parading out of the Convention Center at Show close—4:00 p.m.—on Friday, thrilling thousands of fans within grandstands along the route. Watch more than 1,000 vehicles as they parade toward the West Hall Parking Lot and SEMA Ignited—the official after-party of the SEMA Show. As the festivities include giveaways and entertainment, the Cruise has become one of the most anticipated Show events and is open for all to attend.
This year, SEMA Central expands to offer Showgoers a more immersive industry experience than ever before. Visit this Show hub to see top-tier vehicle builds and center-stage interviews with iconic personalities.
SEMA Electrified North Hall
As a trade association, SEMA looks down the road for emerging trends in performance and hot rodding, and views vehicle electrification as a modern-day expression of these enthusiast pursuits. Now SEMA Electrified offers the industry an opportunity to see where this growing segment might take us in the next five to 10 years and beyond. Experience for yourself the surprising technologies that are advancing and redefining the performance aftermarket. At SEMA Electrified, you’ll encounter some incredible custom electric-vehicle conversions and noteworthy parts and products that are currently driving the market.
SEMA Gear East Lobby, SEMA Central, Grand Lobby, Grand Plaza, Central Hall, Skybridge, West Hall
Nine SEMA Gear stores are located throughout the Show for your shopping convenience. Don’t forget to stop by and pick up gifts and Show memorabilia for friends and business associates back home. At each store, you’ll find T-shirts, hats, bags and more. A portion of the proceeds from every sale are donated to SEMA Cares charities.
SEMA Ignited West Hall Parking Lot
SEMA Show culminates at SEMA Ignited, the official after-party, which launches immediately after the Show ends. The event takes place in the Convention Center Platinum Lot—just a short walk away—and is free to all credentialed Show attendees. Introduced in 2014, the annual event is also open to the general public, giving consumers the chance to glimpse some of the vehicles and excitement from the world-famous trade-only SEMA Show. The party is a great way for Show goers to unwind from the week while enjoying a night of food, entertainment, drifting demonstrations and more. Gates open at 3:00 p.m., and your SEMA Show badge serves as your free ticket. For more information, visit www.semaignited.com.
SEMA Launch Pad Central Hall
Five executive-level innovators will compete in a “shark tank”-like business competition for young automotive entrepreneurs. Following the competition on Monday, each company will have their new products on display throughout Show week in the Launch Pad Corral and Featured Products Showcase. Don’t forget to check out the newest addition to the Corral, the Honda Talon UTV Student Build. Visit the Corral to learn about their products and businesses.
SEMA Overland Experience Booth #62234
Buyers at the 2021 SEMA Show will be able to see products and vehicles specifically for overlanding in the all-new SEMA Overland Experience area. Located in West Hall, this special feature will include dozens of customized vehicles with fully popped-out tents, sunshades outfitted for survival, and portable kitchen systems displayed among exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market. With many similarities and connections to off-roading, overlanding has strong roots in Australia, South Africa and certain parts of South America, and has taken off in the United States during the past decade. The SEMA Overland Experience will also feature industry experts sharing and discussing trends, business opportunities and challenges in this rapidly growing aftermarket segment.
Silver Lot Front of the Las Vegas Convention Center
The Silver Lot is known for its outdoor displays of amazing feature vehicles. It also puts a number of action-packed attractions literally front and center at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Make sure to catch this year’s adrenalin-boosting array of features and exhibits, including the Ford Out Front Performance Experience, Hoonigan’s “SEMA of Shred” and much more.
Chip Foose Experience North Hall
For the first time ever, SEMA Show attendees will have a chance to see Chip’s one-of-a-kind automotive designs and renderings on display. Sixty of Foose’s most famous designs and sketches and featuring 20 of his most famous builds, including RIDLER Winners and “Overhaulin’” builds! Watch as Foose does a live drawing/design demonstration on the stage—and projected onto big screens—creating a new set of custom wheels! Watch as the team from Wheel Pros uses a CNC machine to cut out Foose’s custom wheel design live in front of the SEMA attendee audience in the Wheel Pros Garage.
Score Baja 1000 North Hall
BAJA 1000 Experience is as much an interactive experience as it is a trade show display and B2B attraction. SCORE is returning to the SEMA Show with a host of interactive experiences including: Custom SCORE Baja 1000 Chase Truck Build and Giveaway – participating sponsors will build a custom “Chase Truck” on-site during the show, and on Friday / the last day of The SEMA Show, one lucky attendee will go home with this amazing vehicle. Autograph Sessions with some of SCORE International’s biggest champions—both past and present.
Battle of the Builders North Hall
SEMA Show vehicle builders again take center stage in the annual SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition. Introduced in 2014 to recognize and celebrate proven vehicle builders and products across all market categories, the action unfolds throughout the week, with cameras following along to document the journey for a TV program set to air in 2022 on A+E Networks’ FYI and HISTORY’s DRIVE Block. (Visit www.semabotb.com for updates on TV airings.) While expert judges narrow the selection down, it’s the builders themselves who ultimately vote among each other to select the winner. You can follow the progress at a SEMA Central press conference announcing the top 40 finalists Tuesday, November 2, at 1:30 p.m., and another presser announcing the top 12 Wednesday, November 3, at 1:30 p.m. On Friday, November 4, the final four judging takes place on the BOTB Stage at 3:00 p.m., with the ultimate winner crowned at 4:00 p.m.
The app puts the entire SEMA Show in your pocket, and is available as a free download from your mobile device’s native app store or by logging on to www.SEMAShow.com/app.
Schedule:
Tuesday, November 2, 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m./Top 40 Finalists (SEMA Central) Wednesday, November 3, 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m./Top 12 Finalists (SEMA Central) Friday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m./SEMA: Battle of the Builders Top 12 Finalists Judging Friday, November 5, 3:00 p.m./SEMA: Battle of the Builders Top 4 Finalists Announced Friday, November 5, 4:00 p.m./SEMA: Battle of the Builders Winner Announced
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