With our long term focus on keeping Crossfire replacement parts available and keeping an attentive eye on the automotive aftermarket industry. The Board of Directors has decided it to be in the best interest for -C-I-C-C-I to join the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) as a supporting member. In addition to this the Board has decided to appoint [ichon] to the "Automotive Restoration Market Association". Since the long term purpose of this action is to maintain the Crossfire, the participation of the club as a council affiliate in this area can only help the long term interests of all Crossfire owner enthusiasts.

As we move beyond the decade of the Crossfire's birth, the Board of Directors looks forward to actively representing the legacy of the Crossfire to the numerous aftermarket manufacurers and suppliers already participating with SEMA.

 

THANK YOU This can only mean a better future for all of us.

 

Does this mean that C-I-C-C-I members can all now get into the annual SEMA show?
(For those that don't know, It's not actually open to the general public.)

 

If there are members who would like to attend (and the BoD knows in advance) I am sure something can be arranged through preregistration.

 

I would love the opportunity to attend. When is the next show? Would probably fly rather than drive due to distance.

 

Nov. 1-4 2011.
About the 2011 SEMA Show | SEMA Show

This is very cool. I have always wanted to check out the show.
Maybe I can make 2012.

 

FYI, The show is usually the last week in Oct or the first week of November. It's set for October 30 - November 2, 2012

 

Please keep in mind you have to be a CICCI member.

 

Yet another great reason to join the club!!

 

That would be neat to go to, sadly no time.

 

Very cool, I didn't know the club registered with SEMA.

I actually work for SEMA Show Management... I run the New Products section

 

That is a nice thing to know, lucky guy, you get to always see all the new goodies before everyone else. I am a CICCI member, and would really like to go. Depends on money, would like to take XF, but may have to fly due to time.

 

It's only 1650 miles from Houston to Las Vegas...........I've done the trip 4 times. It takes 24 hours(10 driving, 4 sleeping in hotel and 10 more to finish the trip) one way.

 

A lot further for me....If I could ever get 2 consecutive weeks off from work, then I'd attempt the drive myself. Now that would be some fun indeed.

 

I will have to do some thinking on that. Sounds like some good fun though.

 

Meetup in Vegas during SEMA! Can't think of a better time! If you book through the SEMA housing block you can get some really cheap rooms. I think statosphere starts at $35 a night or something.

 

Do you have contact names for rooms at SEMA, so I could look at what rooms to get?

 

reg link:

https://www.tphousing.com/r/startres...1&attcode=1206

hotel prices link:

https://www.tphousing.com/r/startres...1&attcode=1206


Airline Discounts
SEMA Show organizers have been working with major air carriers to secure discounted airfare for the 2011 SEMA Show. American, Continental, Delta and United are among the first airlines to offer up to 10% off of round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

Listed below are the details and valid travel dates for the available discounts through each of the four airlines. The 2011 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, 2011. Complete information on the SEMA Show is available online at About the 2011 SEMA Show | SEMA Show.

American Airlines: 2011 SEMA Show travelers using American Airlines can save 5% off published fares during valid travel dates of October 29–November 6, 2011. Make your reservation at Airline Tickets and Airline Reservations from American Airlines | AA.com, choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting "48H1BN" in the Promotion Code box. Or, call a travel professional at the American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 800/433-1790 for reservations. Refer to Promotion Code "48H1BN." Some restrictions apply.

Continental Airlines: Continental Airlines offers discounts ranging between 2%–10% off published fares or Zone fares. Valid travel dates run from October 29–November 7, 2011. Call a travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 800/468-7022 for reservations. Refer to Z Code "ZKGF" and Agreement Code "432414." You can save an additional 3% off by booking your own reservations at www.continental.com; choose flight times and access meeting discounts by inserting "ZKGF432414" in the Offer Code box. By booking online, you'll also save the $25 service fee normally applied to phone reservations. Some restrictions apply. Contact Continental for complete details.

Delta Airlines: Delta Airlines is offering discounted airfares ranging from 2%–10% on full/unrestricted airfares to 2011 SEMA Show travelers. Valid travel dates run from October 28–November 7, 2011. Discounts are applicable to United States-Canada-originating passengers only. Individuals and meeting planners, call 800/328-1111 for reservations and ticketing assistance. Use Account Code "NM7MF" when purchasing your tickets to receive the discount. Some restrictions apply. Contact Delta for complete details.

United Airlines: Receive discounts of 5% or more with United Airlines. Valid travel dates run from October 24–November 11, 2011. Book online at United Airlines - Airline Tickets, Airline Reservations, Flight Airfare or call United toll-free at 800/521-4041. Refer to Promotion Code "590GT." Some restrictions apply. Contact United for complete details.

 

I've done that ride as well(but from Vero Beach) when I was 5 and in a Uhaul. It took my parents 3 days to make the trek with very little sleep and switching off at the wheel.

 

I am booked for the Dragon this year, but next year, I will be interested for sure...