Sleep is a rarely used word in Vegas. From gambling to shopping to clubbing to bar hopping to shows to umm other "shows," there is plenty to do all the way into the early morning (all in excess of course). Throw the premiere automotive trade event in the world into the mix, and it becomes SEMA Week in Vegas. Over 100,000 industry professionals from around the world descend upon Sin City to see two million square feet of exhibits from the automotive, truck/SUV, marine and RV markets. What does this translate into? Long lines everywhere you go! It also means some of the most tricked-out rides in the world are on display, featuring the latest and greatest products ranging from mobile electronics to go fast performance bits.
The SEMA Show is held over four days, which is a good thing. Trying to cover two million square feet in any less time will leave you dazed and googly-eyed as there is so much to see and so many people to talk and network with. This also allows for plenty of partying and sleep every night as well.
Ford rolled out the launch of the 2005 Mustang at the SEMA Show with a huge display in the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall. Over a dozen 2005 Mustangs were on display, in various forms of aftermarket modification of course.
If you needed that extra bit of motivation to stop by a manufacturer's booth, what better way to do that at a male-dominated trade show than to staff the booth with pretty models? Some models in attendance included: Mary J. Castillo @ DeModa Concept, Josefa Schwab @ BFGoodrich, Nikki, Chy, Autumn, and Anna @ Toyo Tires, Courtney Day @ Extreme Dimensions, Sara Brinsfield @ Invidia, Garnett @ Street Glow, and Kallie @ Twenty Inches Strong.
So another SEMA Show has come and gone. This was perhaps the largest one in recent memory, which bodes well for the aftermarket industry for 2005. What does that mean for consumers? Hopefully more choices for you to make your ride all show, all go, or anywhere in between. We look forward to what 2005 brings to the automotive aftermarket.
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