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.