Thanks Chris, for taking the time to post this.
. It is nice to see some focus on the Hyundai Veloster N but I'll my reserve my excitement, somewhat. I certainly hope the
suppliers from both builds
(not the builders), follow thru with VN and Kona specific speed, performance accessories.
This is not always the case. Many SEMA builds in the past, have produced nothing but corporate ordered, sponsored, cars and motorcycles for specific promotions. Nearly two thirds of the builds, are one off prototypes and never make it into production. We'll see more VN specific, speed equipment come from the smaller manufactures anyway
. So, I'll take a wait and see view point for now.
Keeping in mind, both of these companies, (Bisimoto & RockStar) like to maintain high public visibility for their ie.; engineering, products and sales brands. Rockstar of course, focusing more on their promotion of namesake beverages.
I've been around long enough to see SEMA change drastically over the years. From highlighting small speed equipment, manufacturing businesses, to corporate sponsorship, promotional builders and media regalia. It's really turned into a corporate a three ring circus.
The business of SEMA hasn't changed though. It's all about the small business, speed equipment manufactures. All you have to do is walk down rows and rows of small businesses at the convention. Without them, SEMA wouldn't exist. Very similar to the;
National Shot Show.
I suppose this is a realist viewpoint, however it's history.