Also the 40th anniversary of the SEMA show

 

Unless you belong to the industry you can not go to SEMA anylonger.

They have Closed it off to the General Public

PLEASE NOTE: AAIW is working hard to ensure that the SEMA Show and AAPEX are open for the automotive industry only. Registration guidelines will be strictly adhered to. You must bring proof of business and personal identification. All registrations are subject to review and approval by Show Management.

Two (2) forms of approved professional identification may be required to complete your registration. The two (2) forms of qualifying identification include: one (1) form of business identification and one (1) form of personal identification

Non-Exhibiting Manufacturers will only be permitted two registrants per company. Infants or individuals under the age of 16 will not be admitted. Childcare will not be available. If you have any questions, please contact Attendee Registration Services at 702/450-7662, ext. 118, 8:00am – 5:00pm PST.

 

That pic of the "big three" is ***kin' cool!!!!

 

It is going to be really nice to see a new Camaro as part of the Sema show again .

 

it's not that hard to get legit tickets to SEMA. And you don't need to be part of the industry, you just need to know how to work it so they think you do.

 

so me as a regular person will not be able to get in to sema?

 

Nope .

It would be awsome if they made the announcement around SEMA though, I hope this turns out to be true .

David

 

What form of bussiness id? Bussiness card, tax id number?

 

SEMA has always been closed to the general public.

 

No my brother in law & about several other members of our Camaro club were allowed to go because we were part of the Car club Council which was part of SEMA. Anyone who belong to a car club which belonged to the Council can go to SEMA. but thats not the case anylonger. As of Last year they closed it down & no longer allowing members of Car club Councils to come to SEMA

 

It's a trade show, theoretically open to the trade. Apparently they made an exception for Car Clubs, but I guess they eliminated that exception.

It makes sense to close it to the public. SEMA Trade show booths cost quite a bit of money. The booth prices for shows vary depending upon expected foot traffic. If the hall is flooded with people who have no intention of purchasing items in quantity, the effect of exhibiting in the show (and thus the return on the exhibitor's investment) can be diluted.

That being said, it doesn't appear to be all that hard to get tickets. Seems like all you need is a business card and an ID to get in. With computers these days, that should be a snap.

 

Despite the differences among the hardcore fans, I gotta say its pretty cool to see pictures of the Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger sitting together. Seems like they're stealing the show everywhere they go, even SEMA!

 

I would doubt that GM would announce the Camaro ahead of the next Detroit show in January. The industry traditionally makes it's production announcements during that January to May timeframe.

Not saying it won't happen, just that it would be outside the norm. Plus, SEMA is the event manufacturers use to show or announce versions of existing or new cars, not all new vehicles or production announcements.

With press I think you also have to submit a copy of an article you wrote, so I think there's probally a little more involved than just a business card.