As we catch up on unposted coverages from this year, the holiday break gave us (me at least) enough extra time to bring you a new one from an annual event that took place last month. Here we have, ‘MaydayGarage does 2012 SEMA Show, part1’.
This was the 2nd time MaydayGarage covered the SEMA Show but as a first time attendee of the event, I really didn’t know what to expect. I know there will be tons of cars to cover, a lot of people and opportunities to attend to, and a number of options the Sin City nightlife has to offer. Weeks before the show, I was prepping up by skimming through last years coverage from our fellow automotive bloggers and getting a little bit of advice from the Mayday OGs and even though every little help helps, being there was totally different. Also, due to unfortunate circumstances, I had to do this solo. I want to say I was mildly prepared, but boy was I in for a week-long treat.
So we kicked off the SEMA week on Tuesday where the final round of the Global Rallycross Championship was held across the LVCC.
Featured events started around sunset
A quick tire warm up before lining up at the start.
Sverre Isachsen of Subaru X Puma Rallycross Team with his 2012 Subaru WRX STiStephen Verdier of Motorcity Disney XD with his 2012 Hyundai VelosterBrian Deegan of Rockstar Energy Metal Mulisha FordToomas Heikkinen of Bluebeam/OMSE with his 2012 Ford Fiesta
I positioned myself around the starting line and immediately regretted it as I was restricted on angles. You’ll see below…
Starting Line UpLiam Doran of Monster Energy-Citroen Racing with his Citroen C4Timur Timerzyanov chasing Tanner FoustToomas Heikkinen of Bluebeam going around the front curve pavement areaBrian Deegan with his 2012 Ford FiestaBucky Lasek of Subaru X Puma Rallycross with this 2012 Subary WRX STiTanner Foust of Rockstar Energy Etnies Ford with his 2012 Ford FiestaTimur Timerzyanov of Best Buy Ford Fiesta with his... you got it, 2012 Ford FiestaRhys Millen of the Hyundai Rallycross with his 2012 Hyundai VelosterThe Subaru X Puma Rally team pits with Dave Mirra, Sverre Isachsen, and Bucky Lasek (left to right)
Hyundai team with Rhys Millen and Stephen VerdierRockstar Tent with Tanner Foust's ride
And of course we can’t forget the 70-foot gap jump.
Rhys Millen high up on the gap jumpRhys Millen chasing Timur TimerzyanovBrian Deegan doing a soloTanner Foust on the jump over Timur TimerzyanovTaking off from the line
Because I wasn’t there early enough and couldn’t stay late enough, I missed quite a few key moments of the final round. Especially the jump crashes by David Binks with his eBay Motors 2012 Ford Fiesta and Jimmy Keeney with his 2012 Subaru WRX STi. Both cars were done for after the unfortunate crashes but the good thing was, both walked off unharmed. By the end of the day Tanner Foust won the final round and ultimately, the 2012 Championships.
Glimpse of David Binks' eBay Motors ride
Tanner Foust's Rockstar Etnies FormulaX Ride
That basically wraps up my first day at SEMA. A lot of GRC goodness. We will bring you a second part, sometime this week, on what went on the exhibit halls and the outdoor show cars.
Ervin L (el_venn)
venn@mayday.fieldofstudy.site/
