SEMA Scorches the Vegas Roads Once Again

One of the models from the Vorsteiner Wheels booth with their very sexy Tesla Model S Plaid.

Photo by Jason Salvador

There’s no show that hits harder than SEMA. This show has always captivated the people from the industry and car fans the world over. It has already been a few years since the world had been put on lockdown and I was wondering just how SEMA would go. It has always been the standard (at least to me) by which all other car shows are judged. People from all over the world come here to see the best and brightest that all car scenes have to offer. Could this year’s show live up the hype that it has always had? Or would SEMA limp across the finish line and be a shadow of its former self?

Even though I have been to SEMA many times over many years I never know what to expect. The year after the coof and since then it felt as though it wanted to come fully back, but that companies were a bit hesitant to get things rolling. And while I felt a bit uneasy as I drove out to Vegas I was hoping that it would be just as awesome as it has been in the past. I mean, this is the one time of year that I take time off from my regular job to check out an event. But, while it was a bit nerve racking I took it all in stride.

That was, until I got to the show. Holy smokes man, it was waaaay more than what I could have expected. SEMA was in flux for a while and, while 2022 was a great show with a lot of memories I wanted it to go back to what it was before. And by jove I couldn’t have been more excited for it. From the moment I walked into the new West Hall it was game on! People were everywhere and vendors were here in full force. You could really feel the buzz in the air. It has take a while but people were happy to be back.

The cars were amazing (as always) and the vendors were great to talk to. There were also a ton of models that had come out to the show. Many of them were new to the scene as well. I think from that point on we could really see covid as a thing of the past. From this point on people and businesses were ready to hit the ground running. And if any of the pictures in this article are an indication of, it’s that SEMA is back and it’s here to stay.

**Always gorgeous and very infamous. The Porsche Carrera GT in all of it’s glory**

**Alexia makes hearts melt and fans applaud. Especially when next to this fine carbon fiber laden BMW. From the Vorsteiner Wheel Booth**

**One of the crazier cars at SEMA, a full carbon fiber Porsche. Courtesy of Vorsteiner Wheels**

**She’s always the nicest and funnest model to chat with, the always charming Christy Rios. Here she’s at the Konig Wheels Booth**

**Alexia Cortez in front of the full carbon fiber Porsche at the Vorsteiner booth**

**Alexia Cortez with this crazy, full carbon fiber Porsche. Courtesy of Vorsteiner**

**This car was so impeccable done up that it’s hard to believe. The crafstmanship here is second to none. Photo taken at the Toyo Tires booth**

**Lamborghini Aventador with one of he wildest body kits we’ve ever seen. Just awesome**

**One more crazy Aventador from the Lexani Wheels booth. This wrap and body styling kit are truly a sight to behold**

**The always beautiful Alexia Cortez in front of those amazing modified Tesla. Courtesy of Vorsteiner**

**Model Christy Rios at the Konig Wheels Booth. SEMA Show 2023**

**Forever beautiful and very charming, Christy Rios shines at the Konig Wheels Booth**

**This crazy Lexus RC F really was something else. From the wrap to the wheels this car really stood out**

**It wouldn’t be SEMA without Alexia Cortez**

**One of the surprises at SEMA Show was getting to see model Alexia Cortez at the Vorsteiner Wheels booth. Here she is with a very sexy BMW**

**One more shot to cap off our coverage of SEMA 2023**

Words by Daniel Navarrete.

Photos by Jason Salvador & 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