By SEMA News Editors
The 2024 SEMA Show is off and running through Friday, November 8, and you don’t want to miss the off-road, overlanding and motorsports activations featured in the Diamond Lot. Located adjacent to West Hall, the Diamond Lot is hosting a variety of activations highlighting innovative builds, including the SEMA Overland Experience, the onX Offroad Build Challenge, Off-Road Racing Build Clinic and more. Get the full details below.
SEMA Overland Experience
Booth #71000, Diamond Lot (adjacent to West Hall)
Back by popular demand, the dedicated outdoor exhibit, the SEMA Overland Experience, located in the Diamond Lot adjacent to the West Hall, is giving attendees an immersive introduction to the world of overlanding. Head to the Diamond Lot to see this showcase of the latest trends in the world of overlanding--a lifestyle that merges off-road adventure with camping and self-sufficiency--including dozens of cutting-edge innovations in custom-built vehicles designed to conquer rugged terrain and groundbreaking gear that supports off-grid living, offering a glimpse into the future of adventure travel. Find out more details on the SEMA Overland Experience in a previous SEMA News preview story here.
onX Offroad Build Challenge
Booth #71000, Diamond Lot (adjacent to West Hall)
New this year, the 2024 onX Offroad Build Challenge is reaching its thrilling finale this week at the SEMA Show, where the top builds will be on full display. The onX Offroad Build Challenge is shining a spotlight on cutting-edge off-road innovation and the creativity of prominent YouTube channels in the off-roading community. The competition included an impressive lineup of participants, including Bleeping Jeep, Rudy's Adventure and Design, Fab Rats, Mischief Maker JKU, Colt Builds It, Trail Mater, Dirtlifestyle, and Robby Layton Nation. Each channel brought its own unique style and expertise to their builds, transforming stock vehicles into off-road powerhouses.
"The SEMA Show, known for celebrating automotive innovation, is the perfect venue for the culmination of the Build Challenge," said Ian Johnson of the onX Offroad Build Challenge. "Get an up-close look at these one-of-a-kind off-road vehicles fresh off a week of tackling some of the most amazing trails in the Southwest and have a chance to meet the creators behind the builds."
Each team was tasked to build a vehicle that can take on technical rock crawling and be self-sufficient for multi-day overlanding. The teams put their final rigs to the ultimate test on The Route to SEMA--a week-long wheelin' challenge the concluded here in Las Vegas at the 2024 SEMA Show. Episodes are availalbe on the onX Offroad YouTube channel.
Drop by the Diamond Lot this week to see the vehicles, then vote for your favorite build. Find out more details here.
Horsepower Rodeo
Booth #73000, Diamond Lot (adjacent to West Hall)
The Horsepower Rodeo is uniting the biggest automotive internet stars and top professional drivers from around the world, delivering thrilling, tire-shredding action to a live audience. Don’t miss these burnouts!
Off-Road Racing Build Clinic
Diamond Lot (adjacent to West Hall)
SEMA and UNLTD Off-Road Racing have teamed up with The Fab School and Competitive Metals to bring Showgoers the ultimate clinic on how to build an off-road race cage.
Experts will demystify the process, starting with the correct tubing material to proper welding/jointing techniques. Get knowledge from the motorsports experts and get to building your dream off-road race vehicle! Multiple sessions are scheduled at the UNLTD/Fabschool Booth, so come prepared with your questions!
Ride With Us
Booth #72000, Diamond Lot (adjacent to West Hall)
Ride With Us is giving free 30-minute introductory motorcycle riding experiences designed for anyone who's thought about or wanted to try riding a motorcycle but hasn't yet. The company provides everything needed, including riding gear, to experience the thrill of two wheels.
You won't want to miss seeing these interactive activations this week at the 2024 SEMA Show. Visit semashow.com to see the SEMA Show Floorplan, educational sessions, activations and more.