2009 SEMA Show

DougR · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2009, 07:09 PM

Karen S. and I have been talking about putting together an evening for the forum members that will be attending this years SEMA show. The dates are November 3-6.

Please see the So. Cal post here (FFR Forum): http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225951

John-Tucson · #2 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 10:10 PM

I'll be there from the evening of the 3rd to the morning of the 7th. Would like to get together with some Cobra guys. John-Tucson

whichonetodrive · #3 (**permalink**) 10-11-2009, 08:00 AM

I am planning on attending the sema show this year, but I have a question. do you have to be in the car industry to get tickets or can you just walk up and buy them there? I thought I heard years ago you had to sell parts or make parts for cars to get invited. Thanks

DougR · #4 (**permalink**) 10-11-2009, 08:48 AM

To get into the SEMA show you or your employer must be a member of SEMA. If you are, you can go online and register. Last year was $25 per attendee and I'm pretty sure it's the same this year.

You may be able to join SEMA under Category 2 ($100+ dues) which include Car Dealers, Installer/Restyler, Race Industry Support, Restorer, and several more categories that you may fit into. Another possibility is Category 4 ($150 dues) (Supporting Membership) which include Associations, Car Clubs and Trade School/University/College.

Or find a friend that is already a member that will purchase a show ticket for you under their membership.

whichonetodrive · #5 (**permalink**) 10-11-2009, 09:18 AM

thanks doug, I guess I will have to try the last idea. I dont fall into any of the categories. but still looking forward to attending the show, I understand the cars are outside. The inside houses new products, I think really I am mostly wanting to see the cars.

John-Tucson · #6 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 11:08 AM

You might try a few of your local auto shops and ask if they are members of SEMA. You can become an "employee" and get into the show for the $25 ticket.

DougR · #7 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 08:03 AM

Plans for the 2009 FFR Sema Gathering have been made.
Info is posted here:http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231370
If your planning to attend please reply to the above post so that we can make sure we have enough food for everyone.

whichonetodrive · #8 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 08:30 AM

do they allow lonestar cobra owners ?

Blittleton · #9 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 08:42 AM

whichone,

I'll be there and we can start the non FFR Gathering. We'll meet at Toby Keith's bar at Harrah's. how about that!!!

Bill

whichonetodrive · #10 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 05:24 PM

blittleton, are you able to get into the show? and meet up at the bar sounds like a plan. I think I'm going to need a drink after all of this.

Eric

jwd · #11 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 07:10 PM

I'll be there the 3rd - 6th. Lots to see.

Jim

lloyds1 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 08:27 PM

I have always wanted to go to that show. Please post pics for those of us who are stuck at home......

m5extc · #13 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 09:40 PM

I will be there fo rthe duration as well. So Toby Keith's at Harrahs? When does everyone want to meet up?

DougR · #14 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whichonetodrive

do they allow lonestar cobra owners ?

Not officially. But if you want to sneak in, just add your name to the list ( http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231370 ) and don't say anything about what you own. Don't ask - Don't tell. But Toby's place is great. If you choose to do that, have a great time.

D-CEL · #15 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 10:29 AM

Ill be there 3,4,5.

RedBarchetta · #16 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 11:52 AM

We want to see pics (and not necessarily of the cars, either).

whichonetodrive · #17 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 01:18 PM

DougR that looks to only get you into the FFR gathering, not into the sema show. thanks I guess I will have to jump the fence to get in.

Blittleton · #18 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 03:43 PM

I don't like to be late for the show, so I'm coming in tomorrow. I will be hanging at the Pavillion or Toby's at Harrah's. If anyone is going to be there come on down and I'll be wearing a green shirt with GC Peformance Cars on it or a Blue T shirt with the same. Come by and say hello. See you all there.

Bill

whichonetodrive · #19 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 08:08 AM

Blittleton, looks like I will be there, I have your phone # and will give you a call. I am staying at a hotel just down the block from the sema show. dont know how far harrah's is from the convention center but will figure that out when I get there.

Eric

Got the Bug · #20 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBarchetta

We want to see pics (and not necessarily of the cars, either).

Here's some pics from SEMA from Jalopnik. "Conspicuously Modified: The Booth Babes of SEMA 2009."

http://jalopnik.com/5398124/conspicu...s-of-sema-2009