Groovy Hollow Recap
It’s all hands on deck for the Daily Downforce crew’s annual trip to SEMA and AAPEX this week, where they will get to see what the best and brightest bring to two of the automotive industry’s largest shows and exhibitions.
Day one means we are on the ground at the Las Vegas Convention Center for SEMA. As always, there’s plenty to look at and dig through from some of the top names in the automotive industry!
The folks at Gearwrench had a huge setup for everyone to prowl through. Of all the many things to take a peek at, the one that stands out the most was this fully decked-out Toyota 4Runner that likely could have handled even the hardest terrains in Nevada.
Big shout-out to our long-time friends at Opti-Coat for putting together this awesome display of their products at SEMA. It’s always a great time to see one of our partners showcase their excellent products on a big stage.
Our NASCAR readers likely know the red H of Haas Automation from their team ownership, led by Gene Haas, and their primary sponsorship, which dates back well over two decades in the sport. However, for those unfamiliar with the Haas brand’s origins, the UMC-400 is one of the brand’s top CNC mills.
Pennsylvania-based Homak Manufacturing was on hand, showcasing some of their craft toolboxes and workspaces. This setup included some of your traditional chest-style boxes, rollers, and even some of their taller models.
Langeman Manufacturing featured a dual display for its line of truck bedliners. This included showcases for their Reflex line of spray-on liners and the versatile Gardit line, which can be applied to a variety of surfaces.
Dynabrade was in full force at SEMA, showcasing its massive lineup of top-of-the-line power tools. They also provided attendees with a hands-on look and feel for their products.
It was hard to miss our friends at Krebs Brothers, who had one of the eye-catching setups of the afternoon with their lineup of automotive lifts, showcasing both modern speed and vintage muscle.
Who else but Milwaukee would be decked out in that iconic shade of red, and everyone knows and loves it, making their display a great draw at SEMA.
The folks at Badass Workbench got the chance to showcase just how tough their products are with a one-of-a-kind display of durability!
Anest Iwata is known for its line of coating products and spray equipment, and at SEMA 2025, it was hard to overlook this artistic booth, which showcased just what can be accomplished with their products.
OXVoltage gave us another look at some cool cars, but this time, these EVs gave a modern take on some classic looks.
As always, our friends at Safety-Kleen and Performance Plus had one of the most standout looks at this year’s show. This included the return of a full-size monster truck placed at the heart of their setup.
It was great to get an up-close look at all the excellent products from Shurtape Technologies, which are known for their innovative products, such as T-Rex Tape. Not only do they supply a great line of products, but they are also made in the USA!
Of all the “cant miss” tents from day one at SEMA, Bad Dog Tools ranked among the best, with their bulldog and vintage car taking center stage, showing off their sweet selection of tools!
A quick look at Jay Halsey’s No. 6, which he piloted to the first-ever International Federation of Automobile Racers world championship in 1985!
Dent Fix showcased its line of paintless dent repair products and new-age technology that makes one of the toughest aftermarket jobs just a little bit easier for those in the repair shop.
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