So how does one get to attend the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas? It's supposed to be people in the trade only....but come on.....there has to be more ways? I do help out part time at Custom Mini Shop, but will that suffice? This would be really cool to go too....any help appreciated
Heh. That's funny. Do you write? If you can a small body of work in automotive journalism you can apply for a press pass. I have one but won't be able to attend this year. Steve will probably hate me but Custom MINI Shop can obtain buyer credentials and add you as staff. If you have an in with a vendor there you can be added to their staff roster as well. Expect to pay your own way and for the cost of entry.
I have my credentials, the nice thing is once you get them you dont have to apply again you get on their list and Email will notify you when to purchase for the upcoming year :biggrin5:
It used to be industry only but as the show began to fade a bit in 07 and 08 they started to let the general public in . Try this link and if it doesnt work for you message me and I will work something out for you . Randy https://www.compusystems.com/servlet/ar?evt_uid=293&tCode=SEMAWS
Jim. Call Smogman1 (GP 1605) and see what he does to get in. He goes every year. Being a small business owner, I'm sure that's the key.
Dress up in one of those skimpy SEMA girl's outfits. I'm sure you could walk right in and no one would notice.....
Only if he was heading to the Wheel & Tire section... :lol: I've gone as a "Friend of Ford" a few times and I've also gotten in with my buddies Auto-Detailing company as well. There are ways. Good luck.
Thanks for the help guys Got some good leads....except for Metalmans....I think I'll pass on that one :lol:
All of the sudden Google has been delivering Attend SEMA ad's. Look for one Jim over on the left side of the page, click it and register.
Jim. No matter how ya can get in, and likely you won't without an inside tie, but who knows... it ought'a be a FUN time!!!
look for the guy with the worst fabio like hair...........if that doesn't help...... you know what I look like:devil:
Jim I have been a SEMA member since 1979. Call me if you want to attend and pick some POP up for me! And Mark no he is not always there. hahaha! http://www.sema.org/products/11230/2011-sema-membership-directory