Back 2 Back In The City of Sin

Sema and AAPEX were ready to kick off Day 2 in crazy style yet again. What shenanigans will we get into today

**The two wonderful ladies from the Traxxas Radio Control Cars booth. Picture by Jason Salvador**

Day 2 at the Sema show was crazy right out of the gate. My buddy (and our newest team member) Chris had just arrived and the three of us (including Jason) were excited to see what new stuff was going to be on the docket that day. Every day at Sema is a new adventure and it was no doubt that Day 2 would be the same. I’ve always felt when I covered the show on my own that I would miss all of the craziness happening. Being in one hall or another would make me miss the other stuff. But, with the team here we could cover everything and compare notes later on. It worked out great the day prior so it would be even easier with one more person.

So, just like the day before we decided to split up and cover both AAPEX and Sema. And just like the day before it would be just as action-packed. Little did we know though that there would be more people and things to see this time around.

The new products from all of the vendors and the models were superb. It seems that ever since covid had been silenced more vendors foreign and domestic have been pushing to bring their products out. And while we saw a little preview of it, it looks like AI is making huge waves in the industry. We are seeing new parts and software that we probably wouldn’t have seen in many years down the road. I for one am not against the use of AI and I think that we are going to see an explosion in applications and uses. We are already starting to see it with people using AI to create new parts and across multiple mediums. Sure, there is a huge amount of AI slop out there and people are becoming more adept to pushing past that. But, it’s in the details where AI can help. I am curious what 2026 will bring down the road.

As for everything else, well, take a look at some of the pictures here. The cars/builds, the fantastic return and debut of new booth models and the great atmosphere are what make Sema such an amazing show. I am so grateful that with all of the shows that have disappeared over the years SEMA is the one constant that everyone can look forward to. So, take in just a piece of the sights and sounds of this wonderful show. At least from Day 2 anyways. More coverage coming in Day 3.

**The McLaren Senna looking all amazing at the Sema Show. Photo by Jason Salnvador**

**If there is one constant at the Sema show it’s seeing the Traxxas booth. And the only other constant are the Traxxas girls. Photo by Jason Salvador**

**One very sick Bugatti Veyron from the 3M Booth at Sema. This is from Day 2 of the show in the West Hall. Picture by Jason Salvador**

**A woman that needs no introduction, the one and only Constance Nunes. From model to host she’s just incredible. Picture by Chris Brody**

**VP Fuels always makes a splash at the Sema show. Photo by Jason Salvador**

**Impact Off-Road Wheels with some of the most beautiful models of the show. Show them some love. Picture by Jason Salvador**

**One more shot of this beautiful model from the Thret Off-Road Wheels booth. Picture by Chris Brody**

**Delinte Tires was at Sema and brought some amazing models. This model was not just beautiful but she was super charming. Picture by Chris Brody**

**Gorgeous model from the Corleone Forged Wheels booth. Picture by Chris Brody**

**Model Diana Sparks from the Azad Wheels booth at Sema. Picture by Chris Brody**

**Some of the loveliest models around were in the South hall at the Impact Off-Road Wheels. Picture by Jason Salvador**

**Two of the insanely beautiful models from the Venom Power Tires booth. Picture by Chris Brody**

**Beautiful model @jaaccqueline at the Azad Wheels booth at Sema. Picture by Chris Brody**

**Such a charming and amazing young model. Delinte Tires from Day 2 at Sema. Picture by Chris Brody**

**Corleone Forged Wheels at the Sema Show with a very special model. Picture by Chris Brody**

Words and photos by Daniel Navarrete

Additional Photos by Jason Salvador and Chris Brody

This article was prepared or accomplished by Daniel Navarrete in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Spektrum Magazine, or its affiliates.