September 9 is the deadline for motorsports parts manufacturers to secure their participation in the 2025 Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference, the premier motorsports business event where companies can establish quality relationships with members of the media.
Taking place January 21-23, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive in Orlando, Florida, the Media Trade Conference provides manufacturers the opportunity to take part in more than 40 private, 30-minute meetings in which they can showcase their products and share their latest news with journalists, editors, podcasters, content creators and social-media influencers. Relationships that are forged at the event result in content that is shared by media to their mass audiences year-round. Participation is open to MPMC, Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) manufacturing companies whose membership is active at the time of the conference.
Sign up now to secure your spot for this influential event!
Questions can be directed to MPMC Director Marcy Yanus at marcy@sema.org.
SEMA Senior Vice President for Public and Government Affairs Karen Bailey-Chapman continues to make the rounds discussing the Chevron doctrine decision from the U.S. Supreme Court and its potential impact on the automotive aftermarket. Watch her recent conversation with "Pickup Truck Talk" host Tim Esterdahl below as they discuss the ruling and its implications for the industry and truck enthusiasts.
Learn more about the broader implications of the Chevron doctrine ruling by watching Karen’s 18-minute conversation with Jim Moore, SEMA's vice president of OEM and product development.
SEMA Senior Vice President for Public and Government Affairs Karen Bailey-Chapman continues to make the rounds discussing the Chevron doctrine decision from the U.S. Supreme Court and its potential impact on the automotive aftermarket. Watch her recent conversation with "Pickup Truck Talk" host Tim Esterdahl below as they discuss the ruling and its implications for the industry and truck enthusiasts.
Learn more about the broader implications of the Chevron doctrine ruling by watching Karen’s 18-minute conversation with Jim Moore, SEMA's vice president of OEM and product development.
Attending the SEMA Show, November 5-8, Las Vegas, is a no-brainer. Of course, whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran, the SEMA Show does require an investment of your time and money.
To help attendees maximize ROI, SEMA offers numerous ways to save on Show-related expenses, including the guaranteed lowest room rates at hotels across Las Vegas, discounts on airfare and transportation, and reduced fees for early registration.
Learn how you can save money on the 2024 SEMA Show below:
Registration
Did you know you can save on SEMA Show registration by registering early? Registration is only $60 for qualified attendees who register by Friday, September 27. After, the price will increase to $120 per approved badge.
For more information or to register for the 2024 SEMA Show, visit semashow.com/register.
Airline Discounts
Showgoers can claim airline discounts directly from exclusive SEMA Show partners to save big on plane tickets to this year's event.
Available 2024 SEMA Show airline discounts are currently available through Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
Make your hotel reservations through SEMA's official hotel provider, onPeak, to receive the lowest possible nightly rates at an extensive list of the best hotels in Las Vegas. Booking your 2024 SEMA Show hotel through the official SEMA Show block also provides flexible booking with no change fees and no full pre-payment. You can make changes or cancel reservations without penalty until October 10, 2024.
Reservations at an official hotel also count toward your hotel loyalty program. Simply enter your rewards number when securing your reservation.
Several of the available properties in the official SEMA Show hotel block are connected to the Las Vegas Monorail, the quick and reliable transportation alternative for travelers on the Las Vegas Strip. Directly connected to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and with trains arriving every few minutes, the Monorail is an easy, fast and convenient way to get to the SEMA Show and travel the Strip. The Monorail is offering exclusive fare discounts on 24-hour to 7-day passes for SEMA Show attendees. Purchase your discounted tickets at tix.lvmonorail.com/SEMA24. Digital tickets are also available, allowing you to skip the line and scan your phone right at the gate!
Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center
Vegas Loop at the Las Vegas Convention Center quickly transports passengers throughout the 200-acre LVCC campus in a quick and convenient way, free of charge. The system consists of two tunnels built to accommodate all-electric Tesla vehicles driving at speeds of up to 35 mph. Four passenger stations offer access between the new West Hall and the existing campus (North/Central/South Halls). Typical walk time between the West Hall to the existing North/Central Hall can take up to 25 minutes. The same trip on LVCC Loop takes approximately 2 minutes.
The Vegas Loop also has officially opened the Resorts World Passenger Station, providing direct access to and from the LVCC. However, a valid Vegas Loop ticket will be required for any rides arriving from or departing to any station outside of the LVCC. Visit lvloop.com/tickets to purchase a ticket.
For more information about the 2024 SEMA Show, visit semashow.com. Sign up for updates on SEMA Fest at semafest.com.
Get ready to wrap up the SEMA Show in style on Friday, November 8,with a night of heart-pounding live music at the SEMA Fest concert featuring live performances by Cage The Elephant, Sublime, Fitz and the Tantrums and Petey! (Buy tickets at SEMAFEST.com).
Ahead of the second annual SEMA Fest, SEMA News is sharing an exclusive spotlight on one of this generation's premier alternative bands, Sublime, to share the hype as we approach this year's concert on the SEMA Show campus at the Las Vegas Convention Center parking lot adjacent to South Hall.
2024 SEMA Fest Artist Spotlight: Sublime
Sublime, the wildly popular Long Beach, California, reggae-punk/alternative rock trio, was founded in 1988 by Eric Wilson, Bud Gaugh and Bradley Nowell. Their first self-produced album, "40oz. to Freedom," was released in 1992 via the band's label Skunk Records. Two years later, the album received heavy radio exposure by Southern California's KROQ, just in time for the band's 1994 sophomore album, "Robbin' the Hood." "Robbin' the Hood" revealed an experimental ethic more in keeping with cut-and-paste dub than the well-tuned rage of the Cali punk revival, and it performed well on college radio and set the stage for the breakout success of Sublime's self-titled third album.
On May 25, 1996, however, lead vocalist and guitarist Nowell tragically passed away, and the band ended for the foreseeable future. At that time, the eponymous "SUBLIME" album was still slated for a July 1996 release. On the strength of the chart-topping alternative radio hit "What I Got," the album was certified gold by the end of 1996. "Santeria" and "Wrong Way" followed and enjoyed heavy airplay, and their self-titled album eventually sold more than seven million copies, making it one of the most popular reggae-punk albums in history. Success spread to the band's earlier albums too, leading "40oz. to Freedom" to double-platinum sales and "Robbin' the Hood" to gold certification.
Sublime has gone on to sell more than 18 million RIAA-certified albums in the United States, and their genre-defining music and cultural influence are stronger today than ever before.
Fortunately for SEMA Fest concertgoers, in late 2023, the late Nowell's son Jakob Nowell joined original Sublime members Gaugh and Wilson on stage for the first time to perform at a benefit concert. With an undeniable musical synergy between Nowell, Gaugh and Wilson--and overwhelming reaction and support from fans across the world--the trio decided to move forward and continue the Sublime legacy, starting a new chapter of the band with Jakob Nowell as frontman. SEMA Fest goers will be able to experience history in the making as the Sublime connects with audiences during an epic concert on Friday, November 8, following the SEMA Show.
How to Attend the 2024 SEMA Fest
Tickets to the 2024 SEMA Fest, open to members of the industry and the public, start at just $49 and are available at SEMAFEST.com.
2024 SEMA Fest ticket options include:
Concert General Admission (GA) - $49: Entry to all SEMA Fest concert GA viewing areas; does not include access to the Las Vegas Convention Center SEMA Show exhibit halls.
Concert VIP Access - $99: Exclusive access to the VIP viewing area with premium sightlines; VIP bars and washrooms; separate entrance for VIP pass holders at the entrance; device charging stations; does not include access to the Las Vegas Convention Center SEMA Show Exhibit Halls.
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!
In addition, find out about additional SEMA Week events, like Industry Night @ SEMA, set for Monday, November 4, ahead of the opening of the SEMA Show on Wednesday, November 5. Same concert stage, different event!
Longtime SEMA member Magnuson Superchargers has advanced to the top 16 in voting for the "Coolest Thing Made in California" award for its '24 Roush Performance Mustang Supercharger system. The "Coolest Thing Made in California" award, presented by the California Manufacturing and Technology Association (CMTA), celebrates the most outstanding products manufactured in the Golden State.
Magnuson's advancement to the top 16 is a testament to the innovation and craftsmanship that define the automotive-aftermarket industry. The next round of voting begins Monday, August 26, and runs through August 29.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the industry for their support in getting Magnuson this far. Now, we need your help again to push them across the finish line!
Developed in collaboration with Roush Performance, Magnuson Supercharger's nominated kit transforms the Ford Mustang GT's 5.0L Coyote engine, delivering an astonishing 810 hp and 630 lb.-ft of torque. Machined, assembled and tested in Ventura, California, the Magnuson Supercharger is SEMA-certified and in the process of receiving CARB Executive Order (ECO) approval, ensuring it meets the state's rigorous emissions standards.
Magnuson Superchargers' success in this competition further underscores the contribution of SEMA members to California's economy, which employs nearly 150,000 people and contributes more than $40 billion to the state's economy.
For more information, contact Christian Robinson, SEMA's senior director for state government affairs and grassroots, at christianr@sema.org.
Alex Xydias, the legendary founder of SO-CAL Speed Shop in Burbank, California, has passed away. He was 102.
Xydias was also instrumental in the beginning of the SEMA Show; as an editor and publisher of Hot Rod Industry News, he helped organize the High Performance & Custom Equipment Trade Show, held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in January 1967, a show that SEMA became increasingly involved with the management of, and eventually took over.
He was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame in 1982. Click here to read his SEMA Hall of Fame biography, and see the Xydias family statement below:
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Alex Xydias, who left us peacefully on August 24 from complications of COVID at the awe-inspiring age of 102.
A pioneer in the automotive industry, a master storyteller, and the visionary behind So-Cal Speed Shop, among a multitude of other accomplishments, Alex lived a dynamic life. His many achievements and innovative contributions to the automotive world will forever stand as reminders of his enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to the car community he loved so much. Alex’s warmth, wit, and vibrant spirit will be greatly missed by hot rod enthusiasts worldwide, his devoted circle of friends, and most of all, his family. Alex is survived by his 3 children, 7 granddaughters, and 13 great-grandchildren.
We want to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time. Alex’s legacy will forever be etched in the history of racing and in the hearts of those who had the honor of knowing him.
The SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) is hosting a General Membership Meeting and Panel Discussion on September 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT.
Open to SEMA member businesses that serve the motorsports market, the meeting will provide updates on MPMC’s member benefits, followed by a panel discussion on how to prepare for and benefit from the 2025 Media Trade Conference.
Taking place January 21–23, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, the Media Trade Conference will establish valuable connections between motorsports parts manufacturers and media through three days of one-on-one, 30-minute meetings. During the panel discussion, the MPMC Select Committee will share how manufacturers and media can plan for effective meetings, how to make the most of networking on-site and best practices for event preparation.
Whether you are a manufacturer that is already registered for the Media Trade Conference or a media member thinking of registering, this meeting will cover everything you need to know about the event and how to establish valuable relationships that have mutually beneficial results. Don’t miss out!
The SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) is hosting an online General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. PDT/3:00 p.m. EDT.
Open to automotive aftermarket engineers, programmers and product developers employed by a SEMA member company, the meeting will provide updates on ETTN's current priorities for members, which include education and volunteer opportunities, as well as the 2025 Career Fair. Attendees will connect with the select committee, discover ways to get more involved, and learn about this year's ETTN Lunch and Learn--a part of the 2024 SEMA Show Education program.
ETTN's mission is to identify and communicate emerging vehicle trends and technology relevant to aftermarket professionals and provide the resources and solutions to ensure their continued success. All current and prospective members are encouraged to attend the meeting, as it's a great way to tap into valuable resources.
The SEMA Wheel, Tire, Suspension & Brake Council (WTSBC) will host its next online Coffee and Conversation networking event on Thursday, September 5 at 9:00 a.m. PDT.
WTSBC Coffee and Conversations are monthly events that bring together automotive aftermarket professionals to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the wheel, tire, suspension and brake markets. This event will be the last of its kind in 2024 until the series resumes next year and will feature a discussion led by Andy Tompkins, SEMA trade show director. Tompkins will share an update on the 2024 SEMA Show, particularly Show activations and events targeted to the wheel, tire, suspension and brake segments.
Following Tompkins' update, WTSBC Select Committee members will guide attendees through an open discussion on the importance of suspension in towing. This will be a great opportunity to gain insight on suspension upgrades for enhanced safety and reliability and expand your professional network.
Longtime SEMA member Magnuson Superchargers has advanced to the top 16 in voting for the "Coolest Thing Made in California" award for its '24 Roush Performance Mustang Supercharger system. The "Coolest Thing Made in California" award, presented by the California Manufacturing and Technology Association (CMTA), celebrates the most outstanding products manufactured in the Golden State. 
