Lots of new pix.  So here's a sampling.....
For a full look, see the SEMA gallery at the right.

Fueled by the Fallen - Marines Memorial Race Car Team honoring Iraqi Freedom. 

Lots of cars and rods. 

And new products - AMPs Bed X-Tender. 

Some shots from the show floor, as the SEMA show opened Tuesday morning in Las Vegas. The show booths, the snazzy cars and the growing crowds. This year's show is bigger than ever!

 

pretty cool

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BMWCCA hosted a great Monteagle, Tennessee mountain run. Backroads and twisties through the Appalacian foothills. Great weather... lots of cars... hairpins. Does it get any better than that?

See enlarged photos in Gallery link on the right. 

Photography- HOTFIREstudios: Mike Burroughs

Well, no one can really DEFINE what SEMA is, but we'll start with the Specialty Equipment Market Association. In other words, the accessory and performance parts auto show. And it's a big 'un!

It starts tomorrow in Las Vegas and boasts 2 MILLION square feet of exhibits.

• 100,000 visitors from 100 countries
• 2,000 new products introduced

I've attended more times than I can count. It's exciting, fun and it hurts your feet. Never, ever wear new shoes to SEMA. So this week, we'll keep posting the news and highlights from the show. Stay tuned!

Photo:  http://www.officialbaldwinmotion.com/pressgallery.htm

And the news keeps comin' in:

Suzuki debuts sportbike-inspired SXForce based on all-new 2008 SX4 Sport

With the arrival of the 2008 SX4 Sport, Suzuki expands its highly popular and media-acclaimed Suzuki LIVE Series - a line of brand-dedicated concept vehicles specially designed for life enthusiasts, adventurers and thrill-seekers.

The SXForce boasts a powerful 250-horsepower, 2.0-liter, turbocharged engine matched to a five-speed manual transmission.

The exterior shell of the SX4 Sport has been modified to be eye-catching to both four-wheel and two-wheel enthusiasts. It features a striking blend of carbon fiber, Flash Pearl White and Orange Metallic paint and showcases a number of performance-based automotive parts and stunning motorcycle accents, including sportbike-style side rearview mirrors and dual exhaust, also found on the championship-winning GSX-R1000.

•  SXForce is outfitted with 18-inch Enkei racing wheels and a staggered high-performance Toyo T1-R tire package - 225/45-18 in the front and 235/40-18 in the rear
• It also is equipped with Rotora six-piston calipers with two-piece 355mm rotors for sportbike
• Other interior enhancements include motorcycle instrument cluster and controls, roof air intake for optimal breathing and a revised track-themed interior, featuring carbon fiber components and accents.
  
• Engine vitals are monitored via a Zeitronix ZT-2 wideband data logger. All vital engine parameters are logged on a laptop and viewed on the ZT-2 gauge mounted on the Hayabusa handlebars.
  
• The SXForce is equipped with an integrated Garmin navigation system, and its rear seats have been removed and replaced by a high-output Rockford-Fosgate audio system.