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{{Short description|Specialty Equipment Market Association}}

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{{Infobox organization

| name = SEMA

| formation = {{start date and age|1963}}

| full_name = Specialty Equipment Market Association

| logo = SEMA-logo.svg

| logo_size = 150

| abbreviation = SEMA

| headquarters = United States of America

| membership = 10251

| website = https://www.sema.org/

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Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) of the automotive aftermarket was formed in 1963 by Paul Schiefer, Roy Richter, Ed Iskenderian, Els Lohn, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, Robert E. Wyman, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand Jr, Al Segal, Dean Moon, and Vic Edelbrock Jr. Now it consists of 6,383 companies worldwide, bringing together aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEM), media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers, and restoration specialists.{{Citation needed|date=May 2015}}

The largest of the SEMA events held annually during the first week of November is the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week.{{cite web |url = http://www.tsnn.com/news-blogs/sema-show-attracts-140000plus-attendees-las-vegas-convention-center |title = SEMA Show Attracts 140,000-plus Attendees to Las Vegas Convention Center |access-date = July 14, 2015 }}{{cite web |url = http://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=14259 |title = Four of Las Vegas' Largest Trade Shows Return in 2015/2016 to Las Vegas Convention Center |access-date = July 14, 2015 }} As part of this event, SEMA and other automotive aftermarket trade groups make up one of the single largest events on the Las Vegas calendar.{{cite web |url = http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/10/sema-announces-public-ignited-grand-finale.html |title = SEMA Show Cars to Make Public Parade in Sin City |access-date = July 14, 2015 }} This auto show is not open to the public. Registration as media, manufacturer, buyer or exhibitor is required.{{cite web |url = http://www.semashow.com/media-registration |title = Registration Information |access-date = July 14, 2015 }}

On August 5, 2020, SEMA announced that its 2020 show would be cancelled for the first time in the show's history, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

History

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The SEMA acronym originally stood for Speed Equipment Manufacturing Association.{{ cite web | url = http://cars.sltrib.com/articles/view/102/Utah_businesses_head_to_Las_Vegas_for_2013_SEMA_Show | title = Utah businesses head to Las Vegas for 2013 SEMA Show | work = The Salt Lake Tribune | last = Candland | first = Sherri | date = October 28, 2013 | access-date = November 3, 2015 }} In 1970, government regulations became an issue and the name was changed to Specialty Equipment Market Association to improve the overall image of the association.{{Citation needed|date=May 2015}} It was also warned that bureaucrats in the industry may be turned off by the word "speed," which Corporate Council Earl Kitner felt they may associate with "the swinging generation." SEMA came about as a result of the company Revell Models attempting to fill a gap in industry trade regulation. Its first president was Ed Iskenderian. Other original members of the organization include Roy Richter, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, Robert E. Wyman, Paul Schiefer, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand Jr., Al Segal, Dean Moon, and Vic Edelbrock Jr. {{citation needed |date=November 2015}}

Founding members of SEMA

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Company

! Founder

Ansen Automotive Engineering

| Louie Senter

B&M Automotive Products

| Bob Spar

Cragar Industries Inc.

| Roy Richter

Eelco Manufacturing & Supply

| Els Lohn

Grant Industries

| John Bartlett

Ed Iskenderian Racing Cams

| Ed Iskenderian

Milodon Engineering

| Don Alderson

Moon Equipment Company

| Dean Moon

Schiefer Manufacturing

| Paul Schiefer

Trans Dapt

| Willie Garner

Weber Speed Equipment

| Harry Weber

Weiand Power & Racing

| Phil Weiand

Dempsey Wilson Racing Cams

| Dempsey Wilson

SEMA Show

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The SEMA Show is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.{{cite web |title = The 2013 SEMA Show |url = http://www.semashow.com/the-sema-show }} It is among the largest conventions held in Vegas. The 2013 SEMA Show drew about 60,000 buyers.{{cite journal |last = Vaughn |first = Mark |title = Why SEMA Matters |journal = Autoweek |date = November 12, 2012 |volume = 62 |issue = 23 |page = 10 |issn = 0192-9674 }} The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase features nearly 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

The first SEMA Show was held in 1967 in the basement of the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California before moving to the new Anaheim Stadium in 1974. In 1967 they had 98 manufacturers manning booths and an attendance of 3,000 people. In 1967 there were 5 cars on display, including a 1967 Ford GT40 in the Shelby America booth and a drag-race-prepped Dodge Dart.{{cite web |title = 1967 SEMA Show Gallery: Take a Look Back at the First SEMA Show |url = http://www.motorcitymusclecars.com/auto-news-2/1967-sema-show-gallery-take-a-look-back-at-the-first-sema-show/ |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204149/http://www.motorcitymusclecars.com/auto-news-2/1967-sema-show-gallery-take-a-look-back-at-the-first-sema-show/ |archive-date = October 29, 2013 |df = mdy-all }} The early shows, held in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California, were exclusively card-table-and-masking-tape affairs,{{vague|date=May 2015}} but by the early 1970s, sophisticated display and marketing techniques were visible throughout the show.{{Citation needed|date=September 2018}} At that time, a Show booth cost $375.00. The Show moved to a different location—the new and expansive Anaheim Convention Center (across from Disneyland). Booth sales and attendance kept increasing dramatically. The SEMA Show continued to cater to the needs of industry representatives rather than consumers and began to develop a reputation as a place where business was expected and completed. As part of the ’70s SEMA Shows, one of the must-attend events was Doris Herbert's Drag News party, which was topped only by the SEMA Awards Banquet.

In 1975, the featured entertainers for the Awards Banquet were April Stevens and Nino Tempo. In 1976 (the last SEMA Show to be held in Anaheim), the show was a sellout with 570 booths and, in fact, had to turn away a number of manufacturers due to lack of space. Over the next few years, the Show grew much larger and soon filled the Convention Center to capacity and was moved to Las Vegas in 1977. Las Vegas was chosen because it provided room for continued growth, dependable weather, big-name entertainment and a world-famous location.

In 1977, SEMA's Awards Banquet (run by Sheldon Konblett) was held at the Sands Hotel and featured Norm Crosby. Sheldon Konblett also developed the design for the SEMA trophies, which have come to symbolize product innovation and excellence in the industry.

In 1979, Nile Cornelison began plans for his Innovations Day seminars program, which has since become one of the major annual association programs. The following year, Innovations Day was a smashing success and featured Lee Iacocca as the keynote speaker. Never before had any activity held on the day prior to the Show's opening attracted anything near the more than 460 who attended. That same year, Willie Nelson was the featured entertainer for the SEMA Awards Banquet.

In 1983, the import parts section of the SEMA Show was added under the auspices of sister organization, Automotive International Association, thus changing the name to SEMA/AI Show. In 1984, there was a combined SEMA/AI/APAA Show in Las Vegas. The Industry Awards Banquet was held at the MGM Grand, and the entertainment was provided by The Platters and Gallagher. By all indications, the move to Las Vegas has been an overwhelming success. In 1986, Car and Driver magazine noted that the Show was a “...prime opportunity to monitor the West Coast car culture without breathing the smog or fighting the freeways.” That same year, Jay Leno made his first appearance on stage at the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

In 1990, the onsite registration fee was increased to $20. All exhibitors are eligible to submit an entry into the New Products Showcase at no cost. In 1992, the SEMA/AI Show and the Automotive Service Industry, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and Automotive Parts & Accessories Association (ASIA/MEMA/APAA Show—formerly the Big I/APAA Show) came together to form Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas. The two shows together boasted in excess of 1.6 million square feet of exhibits.

In 1997, the National Tire Dealers & Retreaters (NTDRA) trade show was combined with the SEMA Show. Affiliating the 77-year-old NTDRA trade show with the SEMA portion of AAIW provided benefits to both sides. In the same year, Goodyear sponsored the first SEMA-NTDRA “Racers’ Night Out” at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

In 1998, the SEMA Show broke the 500,000-foot mark with 502,912 net square feet of rented space. Each year since then, the Show has set new records of some sort. It now occupies more than one million net square feet, draws more than 3,000 media, and has a buyer attendance in excess of 60,000. The SEMA Show now routinely brings together more than 2,300 exhibitors, occupying in excess of 11,000 booths. Total attendance at the Show now tops 150,000 manufacturers, buyers and other industry representatives, making contacts and doing business.{{cite web |title = The Specialty-Equipment Industry and the SEMA Show |url = http://www2.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?id=56074 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202930/http://www2.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?id=56074 |archive-date = October 29, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}

1967

1984

  • Chevrolet Camaro GTZ Concept{{cite web |title = Chevrolet Camaro GTZ Concept |url = http://www.allcarindex.com/auto-car-model/United-States-Chevrolet-Camaro-GTZ/ }}
  • Pontiac Fiero by IRM

1985

1987

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1991

1992

1993

1994

  • Chevrolet Blazer ZR2 Concept
  • Chevrolet Cavalier Touring Sedan Concept
  • Chevrolet NASCAR Super Truck{{cite web |title = The wild and crazy creations of Jon Moss |url = http://www.team.net/www/ktud/chevy.html |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130429120804/http://www.team.net/www/ktud/chevy.html |archive-date = April 29, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo Sport Concept
  • Chevrolet Lumina Super Sport Concept
  • Chevrolet Ram Van Concept
  • Chevrolet S-Series Wings Concept
  • Geo Tracker Kalahari Concept
  • Geo Tracker Outbacker Concept

1995

1996

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1997

  • Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme Force Concept
  • Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Technic Concept
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Indy 500 Pace Car
  • Chevrolet Malibu Sport Concept
  • Chevrolet Ski Van Concept
  • Dodge Durango Super Pursuit
  • Dodge Sidewinder
  • Ford F-150 Super Duty
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty
  • Ford F-350 Super Duty
  • Ford F-450 Super Duty
  • Ford F-550 Super Duty
  • Ford "Baja Baby" Ranger Concept
  • Ford Mustang GT Shinoda Boss
  • Ford Mustang Super Stallion Concept{{cite web |title = 1997 SVE Mustang Super Stallion Concept |url = http://www.muscularmustangs.com/database2/superstallion.php }}
  • Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX SCC Magazine{{cite web |title = SCC Magazine Project Eclipse: Final |url = http://roadraceengineering.com/blog/?p=2770 }}

1998

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1999

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2000

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  • Acura CL Modified
  • Acura MDX Modified
  • Buick Park Avenue Ultra VIP Concept{{cite web |title = The Buick Park Avenue Ultra Concept/Show Car |url = http://www.trishield.com/Concepts/parkavenueultravip.shtml }}
  • Buick Regal GNX Show Car{{cite web |title = 2000 SEMA Show |url = http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/112_0011_2000_sema_show/index32.html }}
  • Chevrolet 302 Camaro Concept
  • Chevrolet Avalanche Base Camp Concept
  • Chevrolet Bruin Fleet-Side Concept
  • Chevrolet Silverado Coolside II Concept{{cite web |title = SILVERADO COOLSIDE II |url = http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/autoshows/sema2000/chevrolet/coolside.html }}
  • Chevrolet Silverado SS Concept
  • Chevrolet Silverado HD 4X4 Crew Cab Fox Cycle Truck
  • Chevrolet Suburban R/T Concept
  • Chevrolet Tahoe Limited Concept
  • Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Concept
  • Chevrolet S-10 T-Top Xtreme Concept{{cite web |title = Carry-all Concept |url = http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-11-05/travel/0011040266_1_medium-duty-pickup-bed-sema }}
  • Chevrolet S-10 ZZ4.3 Xtreme Concept
  • Chrysler Brian Setzer Vavoom! Cruiser{{cite web |title = 2000 SEMA Show: Modified PT Cruisers |url = http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/112_0012_sema_modified_pt_cruisers/ }}
  • Chrysler PT Cruiser Delivery Sedan
  • Chrysler Hot Rod PT Cruiser
  • Chrysler "Futuristic Woody" PT Cruiser
  • Chrysler Indian Cruiser
  • Chrysler Paddy Cruiser
  • Chrysler Rescue Cruiser
  • Chrysler PT Rodder
  • Chrysler PT Teaser
  • Chrysler P Thompson River Cruiser
  • Chrysler PT Cruiser Recaro Edition
  • Chrysler PT Bruizer Concept
  • Chrysler 300М Gran Turismo
  • Dodge Neon SRT-4 Concept
  • Dodge Hot Rod Stratus ("StatusFear")
  • Dodge Stratus Sport Coupe Touring Classe Concept
  • Dodge Ram HEMI Rumble Bee
  • GMC Trucks TV Project Sierra{{cite web |title = LOTS OF CUSTOMIZED GMC SIERRAS EXPECTED AT 2000 SEMA |url = http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/autoshows/sema2000/gmc/customized/sierras.html }}
  • GMC Sierra "Sportsider" AWD
  • GMC Millennium Sierra
  • GMC Sierra Specialty Trim
  • GMC Sierra Victory Express
  • GMC Downtown Sierra
  • GMC Sierra Steelrunner
  • GMC Sierra "Street Scene Special"
  • GMC Sierra Inferno
  • GMC Sierra Tremor
  • GMC Sierra Cx Crew Cab Concept
  • GMC Sonoma Recon Concept{{cite web |title = GMC Recon: Innovation That Exceeds Expectation |url = http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/autoshows/sema2000/gmc/recon.html }}
  • GMC Yukon XL Apex SUV
  • Ford Crown Victoria Blackhawk Concept
  • Ford SVT F-150 Lightning{{cite web |title = FORD'S LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN WITH 2001 MODEL |url = http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/autoshows/sema2000/ford/lightning.html }}
  • Ford Explorer Sport Trac Hot Rod
  • Ford Explorer Sport Trac Extremist
  • Ford Explorer "Baja 2000 Edition" Sport Trac
  • Ford Line-X Explorer Sport Trac
  • Ford Sport Trac "Urban Assault" Explorer
  • Ford Borla's XSV Sport Trac
  • Ford Bushwacker's Sport Trac
  • Ford Escape XLT Sport
  • Ford Great Escape
  • Ford Focus FCV
  • Ford Focus Flexus
  • Ford Focus FR200 Concept
  • Ford Focus "Made In Detroit" Concept
  • Ford "Shaker" Mustang by Classic Design Concepts
  • Ford Urban Explorer Concept
  • Jeep Cherokee 8" Rock Ready Rescue by Skyjacker
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee Kirkwood Edition (Jeep Colorado Concept)
  • Jeep Grand Escape Limited
  • Jeep Jamboree Wrangler TJ
  • Jeep LWB 112 Wrangler
  • Honda S2000 Modified
  • Honda RASR Civic
  • Hyundai Elantra GT by APC
  • Hyundai Santa Fe by Today's SUV Magazine
  • Hyundai Tiburon by Rimmer Performance
  • Hyundai Tiburon Rally Car by Libra Racing
  • Hyundai XG300 by Performance West
  • Infiniti Q45 by Stillen
  • Isuzu Amigo Bob Land Race Truck
  • Isuzu ARB's Project Rodeo Sport
  • Mazda Miata MM Concept
  • Mazda Tribute MM Concept{{cite web |title = GM, Ford unveil biggest and fastest pickups at SEMA |url = http://wardsauto.com/news-amp-analysis/gm-ford-unveil-biggest-and-fastest-pickups-sema }}
  • Mercury Cougar by Wings West
  • Mitsubishi Montero Modified
  • Nissan Frontier Crew Cab by Rockford Fosgate
  • Nissan Frontier Crew Cab by Popular Mechanics Magazine
  • Nissan Frontier Crew Cab by Street Trucks Magazine
  • Nissan Frontier Crew Cab by Nissan Motorsports
  • Nissan Frontier Crew Cab by Stockland Company
  • Nissan Frontier Crew Cab by ArmorThane Coatings
  • Nissan Frontier Crew Cab by AMP Research
  • Nissan Frontier Crew Cab by Snugtop
  • Nissan Frontier Crew Cab by JAC Products
  • Nissan Xterra by Overlander Outfitters
  • Nissan Xterra by Delta Lighting
  • Nissan Xterra by GT Styling
  • Nissan Xterra by HKS
  • Nissan Xterra by American Racing Custom Wheels
  • Nissan Xterra by Stillen
  • Nissan Maxima SE by Eibach
  • Nissan Maxima SE by Turbo & High-Tech Performance Magazine
  • Nissan Maxima SE by MotoRex
  • Nissan Maxima SE by Stillen
  • Nissan Maxima SE PPG Pace Car
  • Nissan Pathfinder by HKS
  • Nissan Pathfinder by Hobrecht
  • Lexus L-Tuned IS300 by TDR{{cite web |title = AutoWeek looks at SEMA 2000 |date = November 5, 2000 |url = http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/autoweek-looks-sema-2000 }}
  • Oldsmobile Intrigue Saturday Night Cruiser Concept
  • Pontiac Aztek Salsa
  • Pontiac Bonneville SSEi Salt Flats Stock Class
  • Pontiac Grand Prix G8 Concept
  • Pontiac Grand Am SC/T Roadster Concept
  • Pontiac Firebird Hurst Hauler Concept
  • Pontiac Firebird MMS 421 Concept
  • Pontiac Firebird Rytek Projektz Tranzam Concept
  • Pontiac Montana Mobility Van
  • Pontiac Montana Sunburst
  • Pontiac Sunfire Youth Performance
  • Pontiac Trans Am Bird of Prey Speedster
  • Toyota bB Concept
  • Toyota Camry Solara
  • Toyota TRD Celica
  • Toyota TRD MR2 Spyder
  • Toyota TRD Tundra S/C Demos
  • Toyota Tundra Moor Products
  • Saab 9-3 Viggen Pikes Peak
  • Saturn SC2 Concept
  • Saturn LST Concept

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2001

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2002

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2003

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2004

  • Mercury Mariner "Urban Edition" Concept{{cite web |title = Mercury Mariner Builds On Design Appeal With SEMA "Urban Edition" Concept |url = http://www.autointell.com/News-2004/November-2004/Nov-2004/Nov-03-04-p7.htm }}
  • Pontiac GXP concept

2005

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2006

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  • Chevrolet HHR Panel
  • Ford F-150 FX2 Sport Extreme
  • Ford F-150 by DeBerti Designs
  • Ford F-150 by Bigfoot Offroad & Performance
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty Project Work-A-HAUL IT
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty by Fabtech
  • Ford F-650 by DeBerti Designs
  • Ford Fusion T5 by MRT
  • Ford All-American Grand Touring Fusion
  • Ford Edge by H&R Special Springs
  • Ford Edge by 3dCarbon{{cite web |title = SEMA 2006 Coverage |url = http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews_06/st-1106-semafords.htm |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090116121404/http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews_06/st-1106-semafords.htm |url-status = dead |archive-date = 2009-01-16 }}
  • Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Concept
  • Ford Explorer Sport "Muscle Truck" Barry's Speed Shop
  • Ford Project Mustang GT by Ford Vehicle Personalization
  • Ford Mustang GT Convertible by Stitchcraft Interiors Inc.
  • Ford Mustang GT Drop Top by K-daddyz Kustomz
  • 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
  • Ford Mustang GT
  • Ford Explorer Sport Trac Super Muscle Truck
  • HR+R JDRF Charity Car
  • Lincoln Navigator by Galpin Auto Sports
  • Lincoln Navigator by Exotic Cars
  • Lincoln MKX by 3dCarbon{{cite web |title = 2006 SEMA Auto Show Photos & Coverage |url = http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/sema/112_2006_sema_show/ }}
  • Lincoln MKZ by 3dCarbon
  • Mitsubishi Evolander Concept
  • Panoz Esperante GTLM
  • Pontiac Solstice GXP-R concept
  • Pontiac Solstice SD-290 race concept
  • “RUSH” by Kirkham Motorsports
  • Shelby GT500 40th Anniversary
  • Shelby GT500 Dragster
  • Suzuki XL-7 BaseCamp Concept
  • Suzuki SX4 "Zuk" Concept
  • Suzuki Thunderhill SX4 GodZUKI
  • The Stallion Trike
  • Volvo Caresto V-8 Speedster Concept
  • Volvo C30 by Evolve
  • Volvo C30 by IPD{{Cite web|url=https://www.ipdusa.com/blogs/23/2007-volvo-c30-created-for-volvo-cars-north-america|title = 2007 Volvo C30 (Created for Volvo Cars North America)}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ipdusa.com |title = The Volvo Parts, Accessories and Performance Specialists Since 1963}}
  • Volvo C30 HEICO Sportiv
  • 1967 Volvo Amazon Kombi-69

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2008

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2009

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2010

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2013

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2014

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2016

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2017

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2019

2022

  • Dodge Charger Daytona SRT
  • Volkswagen Golf MK3 “Rallye”{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/1993-vw-golf-rallye-prototype-is-a-wrc-homologation-special-that-never-reached-production/|title=1993 VW Golf "Rallye" Prototype Is A WRC Homologation Special That Never Reached Production|date=November 4, 2022|website=Carscoops}}

SEMA awards

Since 2003, the GT awards have been presented at the SEMA Auto Convention, and these include categories such as Best in Show, Best Hot Rod, and Best European Import.{{cite web |url=http://www.racesimcentral.com/news/2010/11/sema-gran-turismo-awards-2010-images/ |title=SEMA Gran Turismo Awards 2010 – Images |access-date=2011-06-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101108141443/http://www.racesimcentral.com/news/2010/11/sema-gran-turismo-awards-2010-images/ |archive-date=November 8, 2010 |df=mdy-all }}{{Cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/10/30/the-7th-annual-gran-turismo-awards-at-sema-coming-november-4/|title = The 7th Annual Gran Turismo Awards at SEMA Coming November 4|date = October 30, 2009}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/07/sema-2009-gran-turismo-best-in-show-is-the-trans-cammer-mustang/|title=SEMA 2009: Gran Turismo Best in Show is the Trans-Cammer Mustang|website=Autoblog}} SEMA was also presented with the Grassroots Motorsports Editors' Choice Award in 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com |title = Grassroots Motorsports {{!}} Sports Car Magazine}}

SEMA Action Network

Since 1997, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) has been a grassroots network for the automotive hobby.{{cite web |url = http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20150618/NEWS/150619926/senate-declares-collector-car-day |title = Senate declares 'Collector Car' day |date = June 18, 2015 |access-date = July 14, 2015 }}{{cite web |url = http://www.hotrod.com/news/1110sr-sema-action-network-streamlines-website-to-help-protect-your-passion/ |title = SEMA Action Network Streamlines Website to Help You Protect Your Passion |date = October 26, 2011 |access-date = July 14, 2015 }} The SEMA Action Network is a partnership between enthusiasts, vehicle clubs and members of the specialty automotive parts industry in the United States and Canada who have collaborated to promote automotive hobby-friendly legislation and laws.

In the past, the SAN has:

  • Promoted hot rod and custom vehicle (including kit cars and replicas) registration and titling laws in over 20 states{{cite web |url = http://www.semasan.com/page.asp?content=DF_2009Nov&g=SEMAGA |title = Not Every Bill Is a Clunker |access-date = July 14, 2015 }}
  • Assisted in protecting classic vehicles waiting to be restored from confiscation on private property{{cite web |url = http://www.semasan.com/page.asp?content=aa_2014KS1&g=SEMAGA |title = Kansas Anti-Hobbyist Inoperable Vehicle Bill to be Considered by Committee on January 21, 2014 |access-date = July 14, 2015 }}
  • Defended illegal on-road nitrous oxide use with SAN model legislation{{cite web |url = http://www.hotrod.com/news/ccrp-1012-political-events-and-actions-threatening-the-automotive-hobby/ |title = Political Events and Actions Threatening the Automotive Hobby: Can They Outlaw Street Machines? |date = December 2010 |access-date = July 14, 2015 }}
  • Defended enthusiast's right to use loud aftermarket exhaust and emission control delete systems on public streets and highways{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}
  • Opposed “Cash for Clunkers” legislation{{cite web |url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-parker/no-clunker-over-25-years_b_216017.html |title = Updated: No 'clunker' over 25 years old; program shortened to four month lifespan |website = HuffPost |date = June 16, 2009 |access-date = July 14, 2015 }}
  • Promoted legislation to lower taxes and fees for hobbyist vehicles{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}
  • Advocated to ensure public lands remain open to responsible on-road recreation{{cite web |url = http://www.offroadxtreme.com/news/sema-offers-vital-resources-for-all-active-off-road-enthusiasts/ |title = SEMA Offers Vital Resources For All Active Off-Road Enthusiasts |date = October 4, 2013 |access-date = July 14, 2015 }}

See also

References

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External links

  • [http://www.sema.org Official SEMA website]
  • [http://www.semashow.com Official SEMA Show website]
  • [http://www.semaignited.com Official SEMA Ignited - The Official SEMA Show After Party Website]
  • [http://www.semahof.com Official SEMA Hall of Fame website]
  • [http://www.semaphotos.com Official SEMA digital media site]
  • [http://www.aaiwshow.com Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week]
  • [https://www.sema.org/history History of SEMA]
  • [http://www.semasan.com SEMA Action Network website]
  • [https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/42/7541.shtml Clean Air Act Warranty Provisions (42 U.S.C. S 7541 (C) (3) (B))].

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