Alliance To Strike It Rich With Their Aftermarket Jackpot

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Alliance to Strike it Rich With Their Aftermarket Jackpot

By JC Washbish, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance

JC Washbish at The Alliance meeting in Las Vegas, NV (2018)

Get ready Las Vegas, because we’re going all in! The Alliance will be marching 3,000 of the industry’s best shop owners, technicians and warehouse distributors to AAPEX. Are you ready for the swarm of yellow to flood your AAPEX booths? We can’t wait! 

Timeline of Events

Tuesday, November 1st: Over 3,000 Aftermarket professionals will arrive in Las Vegas at the Mirage for the Aftermarket Jackpot; their kickoff reception and dinner will set the stage for an action-packed week. Comedian Josh Blue will entertain the crowd Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, November 2nd: During breakfast, industry icons, Channel Partners, our own John R. Washbish and celebrity guest Adam Carolla will talk shop and hype up the attendees for two, fun fueled days at AAPEX. Upon conclusion of the panel, all 3,000 attendees will make THE BIG WALK across Las Vegas Boulevard to spend time at AAPEX visiting our valued channel partner booths, engaging in training and education, and learning about exciting new products. 

Wednesday, November 2nd PM: Jackpot is back at the Mirage with a reception, dinner and Adam Carolla show. Booth visits from Wednesday will be tallied and attendees will win prizes, cash and trips to Hawaii for visiting channel partner booths. 

Thursday, November 3rd: Attendees will be BACK on the show floor to talk shop, visit additional booths and make new connections.

Thursday, November 3rd PM: Jackpot will close out at the Mirage with a final reception and dinner. The night will culminate with Vegas Variety Show, special guests Jim Merle and Dean Martin of Babcox and the declaration of the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year! Plus more cash, prizes and trip giveaways for Thursday AAPEX booth visits.

The Alliance will be marching 3,000 of the industry’s best shop owners, technicians and warehouse distributors across Las Vegas Boulevard on Nov. 2 to spend time at AAPEX 2022.

By the Numbers

  • 3,000 aftermarket professionals
  • 120 featured Channel Partners
  • 15 Hawaiian Sweepstake Package Giveaways
  • 3 full days of receptions, meals and entertainment
  • Over $400,000 in cash and prizes!!
  • Access to two of Las Vegas’ largest trade shows – AAPEX and SEMA

And most importantly … ONE opportunity for YOU to connect with the customer at the largest Aftermarket Trade Show in the world. YOU can make it memorable by being ready for our Jackpot attendees! They’re excited to travel again; excited to connect, engage and learn. 

We’ll see you at AAPEX 2022!