Tuesday, November 4 – Friday, November 7, 2008
LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (PLEASE NOTE: THE SEMA SHOW IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 120,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. SEMA Show 2007 drew over 60,000 domestic and international buyers through two million square feet of exhibits. The displays are segmented into 10 sections, and a New Products Showcase features more than 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more…

You don't want to be missing the interesting people you can meet. Fllowing exemple of the 2007 SEMA show. ENJOY!

There will be exhibitors for the following cartegories: Business services, hot rod alley, Mobile Electronics & technolog, Tires Wheels & equipment, Racing performance, Restoration marketplace, restyling and car care accessories, tools & equipment, Trucks SUV's & off-road, OEM

Doors will open

Tuesday, November 4	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 6	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 7	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

15$ registry

One interesting award is the GRAN TURISMO award. In conjunction with the 2008 SEMA Show, Sony Computer Entertainment America—makers of the PLAYSTATION 3 and publisher of the best-selling racing game Gran Turismo—and "Top Gear" host Tanner Foust will host the sixth annual Gran Turismo Awards on Thursday, November 6, at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

In addition to honoring winning automobiles in categories including Best Hot Rod, Best Japanese Import, Best European Import, Best Domestic Automobile and Best Truck/SUV, an overall GT Awards winner will be selected as Best in Show and given the honor of having their vehicle included in the next Gran Turismo title in full 1080p HD.

Judging for the GT Awards takes place on the SEMA Show floor on Tuesday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 5. Judges will include industry influencers and representatives from various automobile magazines. The overall winner will be selected by the one of the most influential individuals in the automotive industry, father of the Gran Turismo franchise Kazunori Yamauchi.

Here's a picture of last year winner

Marcel Horn's 2007 Audi TT won last year's GT Awards for Best European Import and Best of Show. Horn, president of SEMA-member company HPA Motorsports, has seen his car included in the latest installment of the Gran Turismo franchise, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.