OPTIMA Powers the Show’s Outdoor Experience All Week and During Friday’s SEMA Fest Car Culture Celebration

The 2025 SEMA Show returns to Las Vegas Nov. 4-7, showcasing the latest in aftermarket innovation, new products, and the trends driving the future of the industry. While thousands explore the halls filled with breakthrough technology and networking opportunities, the action continues outdoors where multiple motorsports activations and vehicle displays deliver a full-sensory experience the moment attendees step on campus.

Leading the activation charge, OPTIMA will host a weeklong motorsports showcase – OPTIMA Unleashed – featuring high-horsepower vehicles, choreographed drift demos, and a star-studded lineup of drivers. The energy will begin to build on Tuesday with nearly 100 vehicles vying for the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) championship. The vehicles will be judged on the construction and modifications that enhance the look, performance, and functionality of a stock vehicle while maintaining or enhancing the daily-drive comfort features and accessories. SEMA Show attendees can then watch these custom vehicles on track in the OPTIMA Peak Performance Challenge, a timed acceleration and braking competition that establishes the ability of the car and driver to accelerate, negotiate tight turns, and stop in a designated spot.

Throughout the week, SEMA Show attendees can witness the OUSCI competition, watch professional drivers like Tanner Foust and Chris Forsberg take to the track, and potentially even win a ridealong. On Friday, enthusiasts are invited to experience the Show through SEMA Show Friday – Open to the Public and SEMA Fest, the Friday night celebration of music and car culture that will feature adrenaline-fueled drifting exhibitions from the OPTIMA Unleashed team.

“The SEMA Show is where the automotive aftermarket comes together to accelerate innovation and growth,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “Activations like OPTIMA’s showcase how our industry’s creativity extends beyond products on display and into performance in action. By delivering these experiences, the Show strengthens connections between businesses, fuels consumer enthusiasm, and helps drive the aftermarket forward.”

Outdoor exhibits have become a hallmark of the SEMA Show, transforming parking lots into immersive destinations filled with featured vehicles, interactive displays, and live motorsports. From the roar of engines to the spectacle of drifting, these experiences highlight how aftermarket innovation translates to real-world performance.

“The SEMA Show provides OPTIMA with a unique platform to showcase our brand directly to both businesses and enthusiasts,” said OPTIMA Marketing Director Cam Douglass. “Our activation allows us to demonstrate performance in real-world conditions, giving attendees an authentic experience they can see, hear, and feel. The opportunity to engage with the industry and the public in one place, plus generate content to share with those following online, is what makes the SEMA Show so valuable to us.”

OPTIMA’s activation will run throughout the Show, providing must-see entertainment for attendees all week and delivering the ultimate grand finale on Friday night at SEMA Fest.

“From the second you walk outside, you’re surrounded by the sights, sounds, and excitement that make the SEMA Show unlike any other event,” said SEMA Trade Show Director Andy Tompkins. “Attendees will see world-class drivers push vehicles to the limit, smell the burning rubber, and feel the energy of the crowd – all powered by OPTIMA. It’s an unforgettable experience that brings car culture to life right in front of you.”

Qualified professional attendees are encouraged to register now to secure discounted rates and maximize their ROI. Registration is $75 through Sept. 26. Hotel reservations at guaranteed low rates are available exclusively through SEMA’s official hotel provider, onPeak.

Spaces are still available for companies interested in exhibiting and connecting with tens of thousands of qualified buyers. For more information, visit www.semashow.com/exhibitor.

All enthusiasts are invited to experience SEMA Show Friday – Open to the Public on Friday, Nov. 7, along with SEMA Fest. A variety of ticket options are available on SEMAFest.com. The Show excitement and action can also be followed throughout the week on SEMA Live streamed via YouTube and Meta.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.semashow.com or www.sema.org.

About OPTIMA Batteries

OPTIMA high-performance automotive, marine, heavy-duty AGM and lithium batteries are manufactured by Clarios, LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive batteries. OPTIMA REDTOP, YELLOWTOP and BLUETOP batteries feature state-of-the-art SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY. This patented design allows OPTIMA batteries to deliver superior performance in both starting and deep cycling applications. OPTIMA ORANGETOP batteries are the newest additions to the legendary line of reliable performance batteries with six sizes available that utilize HYPERCORE LITHIUM technology. This new offering allows for more than 95% of the powersports market to experience the power and performance of OPTIMA Batteries. The OPTIMA product family also includes a line of Digital Chargers, with advanced multi-stage charging to charge and maintain a variety of 12V vehicle batteries, maximizing battery life and performance. To learn more or to purchase OPTIMA products, please visit www.optimabatteries.com, call 1-888-8OPTIMA (1-888-867-8462) or find @OPTIMABatteries on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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