The SEMA show has more bling. The PRI show is more for racing products.
Within about three hours I was able to speak with:
Nelson Racing Engines, Wilwood Brakes, Electromotive EFI, ATI Procharger, Aeromotive Fuel, Hooker Headers, March Pulleys, RCI Fuel Cells, Hoosier Tires, AFR Cylinder Heads, AutoMeter Gauges, Earls Plumbing...and many others. Reps at each of these companies were incredibly helpful in answering detailed questions about their products. The amount of time and money that will be saved as a result of attending this show makes the pain of finding a way to get a pass very worthwhile. (Plus the hot babes were nice eye candy)
I would highly recommend to anyone that is doing a project car in the next year or two to attend.
A special thanks to Tom Nelson for getting me in.
-Bruce