Chip Foose, Richard Petty (above second from right), Mario Andretti, Jay Leno, and other automotive personalities will headline vehicle reveals, autograph sessions, and exhibitor appearances in Las Vegas.
The 2026 SEMA Show will bring together automotive builders, motorsports champions, and entertainment figures for a week of vehicle unveilings, demonstrations, and exhibitor events, Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas.
Scheduled appearances include renowned builders Chip Foose and Dave Kindig; racing legends Richard Petty, Mario Andretti, and Ivan “Ironman” Stewart; and entertainers Billy Gibbons, T-Pain, and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. SEMA Hall of Famer Jay Leno will also exhibit.
“The SEMA Show brings together the people, products and ideas shaping automotive culture,” says Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice-president of events. “These appearances highlight the broad reach and creativity of the aftermarket while inspiring the next generation of builders and innovators.”
Custom builds and vehicle debuts
Several builders will showcase new projects throughout the show floor.
Chip Foose will join Coulson Autosports to unveil a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air rebuilt after the Eaton Fire nearly destroyed it. The vehicle will be displayed at the TMI Products booth. Foose will also appear with MagnaFlow.
Dave Kindig and Kevin Schiele of Kindig-It Design will present a 1968 Pontiac Bonneville at the Dynamat booth. The same booth will feature a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, unveiled by Steve Strope of Pure Vision Design, and a 1936 Ford roadster, presented by Rick Dore of Rick Dore Kustoms.
Other planned debuts include a project car based on the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 from TJ Hunt and a custom 1956 Ford F-100 from Jason Noel and Fat Fender Garage, both appearing with Meguiar’s. Rodger Lee and Ironworks Speed & Custom will unveil a 1978 Mercedes-Benz SEL “Euromod” with SPAL USA, while Ringbrothers will introduce a 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible at the Gentex booth.
Racing personalities take the stage
The show’s motorsports lineup spans several disciplines and generations.
Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, and off-road racing icon Ivan “Ironman” Stewart are scheduled to appear with MagnaFlow. Other guests include NHRA drivers Clay Millican, appearing with CRC Industries, and Cruz Pedregon, appearing with Speed Dawg Shift Knobs and KICKER. Formula Drift Pro racer Dan Burkett is scheduled to appear with Henkel Corporation.
Entertainment meets automotive culture
The SEMA Show will also feature musicians, comedians, actors, and automotive media personalities.
Billy Gibbons, guitarist and frontman for ZZ Top, will appear with KICKER, while Grammy Award-winning artist and drifting enthusiast T-Pain is scheduled to appear with VP Racing Fuels.
Comedian and Volkswagen enthusiast Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will return as an exhibitor. Automotive television host Courtney Hansen, known for Overhaulin’, Powerblock, and Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen, will appear with Dynamat and California Car Duster.
Jay Leno’s Garage will host a Rumblebee activation, and automotive host Rutledge Wood will participate in a Toyota vehicle walkaround.
The show will also feature actors associated with the Fast & Furious franchise. Sung Kang, who portrays Han Lue, is scheduled to appear with MagnaFlow, while Noel G. and Luis Da Silva will appear with RDMBUILDS.
“Attendees come to the SEMA Show to discover new products, inspect standout builds and form valuable business connections,” says Andy Tompkins, SEMA trade show director. “These appearances add energy to that experience and connect attendees with people who influence automotive culture.”
Planning a visit
The 2026 SEMA Show runs Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas and is open to qualified industry professionals throughout the week. The general public can attend on Friday, Nov. 6, for a fee.
Appearance schedules, locations, and participants may change. Attendees can consult the official SEMA Show events and celebrity appearances schedule and the SEMA Show mobile app for updates. Registration and additional information are available at SEMAShow.com.
The show opens on U.S. Election Day, Nov. 3. SEMA’s Drive the Vote campaign encourages attendees to plan ahead to vote before traveling to Las Vegas. More information is available at SEMA.org/vote.