What’s Happening?

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.

• At SEMA, leaders in the specialty equipment industry showcase their best builds and latest technology. This year, the SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association Show) once again takes center stage at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 4 to November 7. 
• Just 8 minutes down the road, AAPEX 2025 is taking place at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum. APAPEX focuses on the business side of the aftermarket part industry, with product displays, demonstrations, and valuable networking opportunities.
• Both of these events make for a packed weekend for the automotive industry in Las Vegas, as members around the world flock to Nevada.

It’s Day 3, and the first thing we spot is this amazing car.

From across the floor of SEMA, you can spot these recognizable colors. The Interstate Batteries display is always an impressive sight here at the show.

This display from the folks at Ranshu really caught our attention. Ranshu is a distributor in the automotive aftermarket industry, with a particular specialty in air-conditioning (A/C) parts and accessories for vehicles.

DC Gaskets is also here at SEMA with an impressive display of their own. Their products (gaskets and seals) are critical in engine builds and race-prep for a lot of teams on the track.

The one and only Valvoline is here with their booth all lit up in company colors. Valvoline’s long-standing NASCAR involvement includes sponsorship of top teams and continued development of high-performance engine oils built for racing.

And hot off the 2025 season is Joey Logano’s No. 22 Pennzoil Ford. Fans who stopped by here on Day 1 also got a chance to meet the iconic driver for autographs.

And speaking of iconic paint schemes, Castrol is here showing off their own Next Gen Ford with the No. 6.

We found another awesome looking ride here at the B’laster display. SEMA really is a NASCAR fan’s dream come true when it comes to seeing these cars up close. For the 2025 season, B’laster partnered with Spire Motorsports and driver Michael McDowell for Talladega and Mexico City.

Another familiar sight for NASCAR fans, here we have the Lucas Oil booth. From the Cup Series to your local short track, Lucas Oil has a strong presence in NASCAR through team sponsorships, technical partnerships, and ongoing support of development programs.

Long-time partners K-Seal are here, and Patrick and Chris even shared a bag of their goodies with us. K‑Seal is designed to seal small leaks in radiators, head gaskets, and engine blocks without disassembling the engine.

We stopped by the Omni booth to check out their lineup of Pure Guard products. Their lubricants are specially formulated with premium base oils and advanced additive technology to provide strong protection for on‑road and off‑road equipment.

Liqui Moly specialises in motor oils, lubricants, additives, vehicle‑care and service products. They were here at SEMA this year with their motorsports teams (and as you can tell from the packed booth, their fans were here, too!)

Check out this ride! True Brand became the primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car team (along with driver Buddy Hull) in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series for the 2025 season.

Thanks for exploring SEMA Day 3 with us. Stay tuned right here to the Daily Downforce for more.