EvanR
EvanR HalfDork
10/25/13 1:31 p.m.

Every year, I see all the reports of cool stuff at SEMA. I'd really like to go see for myself. Anybody know how an average Joe can get in?

slefain
slefain UltraDork
10/25/13 1:36 p.m.

Find a buddy with a shop. Register for the show with that business's information.

Or start a blog and get a media pass (not guaranteed).

N Sperlo
N Sperlo MegaDork
10/25/13 1:39 p.m.

PM sent.

bravenrace
bravenrace UltimaDork
10/25/13 1:41 p.m.

Too late for this year, but I can get you in through my company.

Brian
Brian SuperDork
10/25/13 3:00 p.m.

it's not too late, it's just more costly now than it was a few days ago. (75 vs 25 i think)

bravenrace
bravenrace UltimaDork
10/25/13 3:02 p.m.

In reply to Brian:

It's too late for my company to get him in.

Brian
Brian SuperDork
10/25/13 3:54 p.m.
bravenrace wrote: In reply to Brian: It's too late for my company to get him in.

ah.

he can print out some faux business cards and get in that way. They weren't that picky about credentials when I registered my first time about 10 yrs ago. I also registered for AAPEX which kicked in SEMA as a freebie. one pass gets in both

moparman76_69
moparman76_69 Dork
10/25/13 4:30 p.m.

Timely thread. I've been wondering how lax the "race team" confirmation is.

Mezzanine
Mezzanine Reader
10/25/13 4:42 p.m.

I've been going for years, but at the show last year I overheard people saying that they were a little more stringent in the credentialing process lately. That said, there are so many entrances into that convention center that you could probably just walk in. Find like three different colorful lanyards and tuck the end into a breast pocket and you'll fit in fine.

Seriously, there are doors open all over the place- some have attendants standing by, many don't. It's kinda a zoo.

Conquest351
Conquest351 UltraDork
10/25/13 5:13 p.m.

They were super strict last year for me to get in. Wanted my business license, tax number, copy of business cards, etc.

freestyle
freestyle New Reader
10/25/13 6:18 p.m.

I'm involved in the tradeshow business so I go to a bunch of these.....it's pretty tough these days to sneak in to the LVCC or any big convention hall without the right wristband and lanyard and badge. I've never had to match my name to the badge though. I sure wouldn't bank on just waltzing in.

sachilles
sachilles SuperDork
10/25/13 7:41 p.m.
moparman76_69 wrote: Timely thread. I've been wondering how lax the "race team" confirmation is.

We are getting issued credentials, and had to submit a list of names. Unsure if we have to show our Grc hard card or not.

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