My passes for the 2014 SEMA show just arrived in the mail today. Any one else planning on being there?
Doug
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My passes for the 2014 SEMA show just arrived in the mail today. Any one else planning on being there?
Doug
I'll be there. I just paid for mine yesterday and made my reservations. For the first time, I booked a hotel off the Strip. I will have to get a rental car, but I plan on adding to one of my Tattoo's while I'm there and last time it cost $60 in cab fare to go round trip to the parlor.
I'm going again this year and then straight to Dry Lake/El-Mirage for a two day event.
Don't forget to leave SEMA an hour early the last day and get a good spot on the corner of the boulevard.
The parade of several thousand show cars leaving in a continuous line for a couple hours is unreal.
Dale Berry
Hemi33
Im going as a spectator, instead of as a exhibitor, for the first time in 8+ years
I will be going for the first time ever. My wife and I are going to take a week of vacation in Vegas so for at least 2 days I will be strolling the SEMA show. Can't wait.
Nevin, AKA H. R. Lucky
33 Hot Rod sn 524 build started 3/18/2013, First Start-5/09/2015, Go Cart-6/01/2015
5.0 Coyote engine, 9in. Ford rear, 4 Link, Wilwood 12in. front brakes
AC, power steering, FFR 17/18in. Hot Rod wheels
I'll be there too. On a side note.
Alexis Park is when you want to stay. Very inexpensive and right across from the Hard Rock so on the free SEMA shuttle bus line. I have stayed there the last 4 years when I went to SEMA, 1/2 the price if the other big name hotels. Very highly recommended.
What are the dates? Can anyone get spectater tickets?
First week of November. Not open to spectators, but many people get in borrowing a pass. I have given them away in the past, but this year all are spoken for.
Doug
I'll be there for sure. Will be setting up the FFR Cocktail hour as usual at the Riviera. Details to come soon.
I need a pass...
FFR 5369 Pin Drive, IRS, Trigos, Torsen, Wilwoods, FMS BOSS 302 "B" cam , Mass-flo. CA SB100 (SPCN) Registered
Delivered 4/23/06. "Finished" 4/2012 (still not done!)
I will be going again this year - maybe I will see a prototype 818 hardtop (with any luck).
I'll be there doing some recon work for my build! I'm flying in Tuesday morning and staying till Saturday afternoon. We are staying at Ballys again, stay there every year, it's pretty good location and decent price.
Last edited by Mslone; 09-11-2014 at 09:42 PM.
I'll be there too. Always a fun event.
Looking fwd to catching up with everyone.
John
XTF #2
build start date June 19 2023
GTM # 344
Build Start December 2010
First track day April 2013
I will be in Vegas for a meeting. I have Thursday and Friday night to meet up with people for dinner and drinks.
I'll be there also
Chuck
Mk1, MK3, Hotrod, Gen 3 Daytona Coupe, RF GT40
Hang Up and Drive
Missed 2013 but going again this year so it's all good.
Anyone know how difficult it is to park at SEMA?
Some of the hotels near the convention center offer parking, but I have found it much easier to leave my car at the hotel (Excalibur on the strip) and take the Las Vegas Monorail back and forth to the show. No parking hassles and a much shorter walk.
Doug
Just curious as how all of you are getting to go to SEMA, since it is a trade only event. I gather some of you have some kind of automotive related business, but those that don't how are you getting passes?
David
I'll be there again as well.
Lynn
FFR 7591 Anniversary Edition (#10 of 15)
Delivered: Sept '11, 1st Start & Go-Cart: April '13, Painted: November '13, Completed, Licensed & Insured: March '14
1st start video (23 April 2013):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWplyizzPC4
1st go-cart video (24 April 2013): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3IZc1qgZcM
Special Award: All Women's Build Team, 2014 Huntington Beach Cruise In
i'll be there tue and wed
kerry sylvester
I'll be there, I got a suite at the Wynn hotel, less than a mile from the convention center,
I'll just say that it does not hurt to ask one of the many wonderfull vendors on the FFR community ;-)Just curious as how all of you are getting to go to SEMA, since it is a trade only event. I gather some of you have some kind of automotive related business, but those that don't how are you getting passes?
David
Last edited by Svtjackal; 09-17-2014 at 05:10 PM.
great idea i also will be there any suggestions as a spectator?
kerry
I am going to try to come up with some passes so My wife and I can go. Always wanted to but never did. After I had a vehicle featured in Hot Rod magazine a few years ago we got invited but didn't take advantage of it. I wish I had.
Stacked33
Tom
We'll be there (Mike Mueller and I). I'm hocking my new tool belt for the detailing and automotive industry (www.detailershelper.com). Stop me if you see me at the show, we'll be wearing the belts and obnoxious t-shirts.
I have different industry meet ups to go to, is there anything FIRM scheduled yet for a meet up for FFR folks? I'd love to come and talk shop!
KD
KD - Formerly beartoothweb
FFR#6407
Home 4/18/09 - Roller 12/7/09 - First Start 1/23/11 - First Official Go Kart - 4/10/11
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I will be there on the 5th and the 6th representing Microsoft's Sync technology (telematics). See some of you at the cocktail social Wednesday night.
Tony Nadalin
2018 SOVREN Big Bore Champion
2015 SCCA Oregon Region VP3 Champion
2012 ICSCC ITE Class Champion
FFR MkII Challenge Car, Spec Racer, Street Legal, SCCA, ICSCC and NASA Racing
818R Build in progress
So I'm going to SEMA for the first time since '09 (some changes at work and I guess they need me out there). Right now I have a tentative client dinner on Tues and a for-sure client dinner on Thurs (flying out Friday AM), so my only free night right now is Wed. If the FFR social hour happens again on Wed I'll do my best to join up. So please keep this thread updated Erik, as we're T-minus 12 days from SEMA start. Thanks much!
Mark
Modified Mustangs & Fords Project Snake Charmer
FFR5310 Mk 3 Roadster
Tungsten Gray/Silver Stripes
I get in on Monday afternoon, and have 2 meet ups on Tuesday and one every night of the week (except Wednesday,) plus there's the Ignite on Friday night. It doesn't appear there's anything official going on, but if anyone wants to hang out on Wednesday or just get together for a quick meet, let me know.
KD - Formerly beartoothweb
FFR#6407
Home 4/18/09 - Roller 12/7/09 - First Start 1/23/11 - First Official Go Kart - 4/10/11
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In another thread, Eric confirmed that the cocktail hour will be on Wednesday the 5th (6 to 8) at the same hotel as in the past. Stop by the FFR both just before show closing and walk over as a group.
Doug
Last edited by ehansen007; 10-24-2014 at 11:09 PM.
Just in case, which hotel is that? Having never been, the past hotel doesn't mean anything to me. ;-> I may not be able to walk over with the group.
KD - Formerly beartoothweb
FFR#6407
Home 4/18/09 - Roller 12/7/09 - First Start 1/23/11 - First Official Go Kart - 4/10/11
Build Site
What I do to pay for it all - Web Design, Graphics, and Programming
Info from Eric in other tread:
2014 SEMA Cocktail hour- Date is Wedensday Nov 5th!!
Ladies and gentlemen,
The cocktail hour will be at the same location as last year at the same time. That is
The Riviera Hotel Lounge (Next to the R Steakhouse").
Nov 5th, 2013 (changed due to SEMA banquet dinner on Thursday)
6PM-8PM
Comped Beer and House Wine till our FFR tab runs out then you're on your own! You may also decide to stay and have dinner at the R Steakhouse. The food is great.
So, when you leave the convention center, cut across the parking lot and head over to the Riviera Convention Entrance, (not the Las Vegas Blvd Entrance) and look for the FFR signs. We'll have the patio at the steakhouse for cocktails and rubbing elbows with each other. You'll be given a wristband for the cocktail hour when you sign in.
Last edited by ehansen007; 10-24-2014 at 11:09 PM.
Awesome, we're staying at the Riviera, so that makes it easier!
KD - Formerly beartoothweb
FFR#6407
Home 4/18/09 - Roller 12/7/09 - First Start 1/23/11 - First Official Go Kart - 4/10/11
Build Site
What I do to pay for it all - Web Design, Graphics, and Programming
Sounds great, and hopefully my Wed evening stays free. Any registration or signup required? I haven't seen the other thread so didn't know if/where I should throw my name in.
Mark
Modified Mustangs & Fords Project Snake Charmer
FFR5310 Mk 3 Roadster
Tungsten Gray/Silver Stripes
Mark,
No registration required. It will be great to catch up with you and hear what your future may be.
Doug
I'll be at the Wednesday gathering. Just read Dave's post on Factory Five's 2014 SEMA Show plan, and it sure is shaping up to be one great event.....Can't wait to see everyone!!!
Karen
#28 FFR Challenge Series
#28 FFR Type-65 Coupe
2011 Western Endurance Racing Championship
2010 West Coast Champion
Drive it.....Like you stole it!
My wife Denise and I will also be there. Look forward to meeting many of you for the first time and catching up with old friends.
Fernando
Coupe #314