You readers out there may not understand much about the SEMA Show, especially if you’ve never been or will never have the means to get out to one— but understand this: it is a test of many sorts. It pushes you physically, mentally and in many cases, breaks people before the week is even over. For anyone who doesn’t know what the SEMA Show is, it’s a four-day gathering in Las Vegas, thrown by the SEMA organization (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association), to showcase the aftermarket auto industry in all its glory, and nearly anything you can think of, from performance bolt-ons to wheels and so, so much more can be found there—and they don’t discriminate. Import or domestic, there is something for you there and it’s the first place you’ll see many new products coming to light. Of course, for us, this is our biggest event of the year, and we hit it full force in order to show you what’s going to be hot in the future and what’s currently rocking trends. After long days of walking and scouting, followed by endless nights of party rocking, this is what we have to report on. May our feet, brain cells and livers recuperate quickly…
