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UNDERDOG AUTOMOTIVE
OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES
Voyage by Underdog Automotive – 2026 VIP SEMA Trip Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING BEYOND THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES AWARDED UNDER THESE OFFICIAL RULES. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Participation in this Sweepstakes constitutes Entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor's decisions, which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes.
1. Sponsor
This Sweepstakes is sponsored solely by:
Underdog Automotive LLC
McKinney, Texas
www.underdogautomotive.net
("Sponsor")
This Sweepstakes is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with SEMA, Instagram, Facebook, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Google, or any other social media platform.
2. Eligibility
Open only to:
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Legal residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia.
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At least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry.
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Able to legally travel within the United States.
Employees, owners, officers, immediate family members, and members of the same household of Underdog Automotive LLC are not eligible.
Winner and guest must satisfy all applicable SEMA attendee registration and admission requirements.
Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
3. Sweepstakes Period
The Sweepstakes begins on:
July 13, 2026
9:00 AM Central Time
and ends on:
October 14, 2026
11:59 PM Central Time
Sponsor's computer shall serve as the official timekeeping device.
4. How to Enter
A. Merchandise Purchase
During the Sweepstakes Period, eligible participants will automatically receive Sweepstakes entries for qualifying merchandise purchased through the Underdog Automotive online store.
Each qualifying purchase will receive Sweepstakes entries at the entry rate advertised by Underdog Automotive at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise announced, the standard entry rate is five (5) Sweepstakes entries for every $1.00 USD spent (excluding taxes and shipping).
From time to time during the Sweepstakes Period, Sponsor may offer promotional entry multipliers (such as 10X, 25X, 50X, 1,000X, 20,000X or similar) for limited promotional periods. Any such promotional multiplier will apply only during the advertised promotional period and only to qualifying purchases completed during that period.
B. Free Alternate Method of Entry (AMOE)
No purchase is necessary.
To enter for free, email:
underdog@underdogautomotive.net
during the Sweepstakes Period with:
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Full legal name
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Email address
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Screenshot showing you currently follow @underdog.automotive
Each eligible participant may receive one (1) free Sweepstakes entry using this method.
Incomplete, illegible, false, or duplicate entries may be disqualified.
5. Entry Conditions
By entering, participants certify that:
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All information submitted is accurate.
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They meet all eligibility requirements.
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They are entering on their own behalf.
The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify anyone who:
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Uses fraudulent methods.
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Attempts to manipulate the Sweepstakes.
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Uses multiple identities.
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Creates fake accounts.
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Violates these Official Rules.
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Engages in abusive, deceptive, or disruptive conduct.
Automated entry systems, bots, scripts, or similar technologies are prohibited.
6. Prize
One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded.
The prize consists of:
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Two (2) SEMA attendee badges (subject to SEMA approval) for Friday of event
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Round-trip economy airfare for winner and one guest
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Hotel accommodations selected by Sponsor
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VIP experience with the Underdog Automotive team during the 2026 SEMA Show
Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"):
Approximately $4,000–$6,000, depending on airfare, lodging rates, and travel origin.
No substitution, transfer, or cash redemption is permitted except at Sponsor's sole discretion.
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize component with one of equal or greater value if necessary.
7. Prize Limitations
Unless specifically stated, the prize does not include:
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Meals
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Alcoholic beverages
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Souvenirs
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Spending money
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Travel insurance
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Passport or identification costs
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Personal transportation not specifically arranged by Sponsor
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Incidental hotel charges
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Any expenses not expressly listed as part of the prize
Winner and guest are solely responsible for all additional expenses.
8. SEMA Attendance
The SEMA Show is a trade-only event.
Admission is available to general public on Friday of event. Winner and guest can only attend Friday of event.
Winner and guest must:
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Meet all SEMA attendee eligibility requirements.
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Complete any registration or documentation required by SEMA.
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Comply with all SEMA rules and policies.
If SEMA denies registration or changes attendance requirements, Sponsor may substitute an alternate prize of equal or greater value or modify travel arrangements at its sole discretion.
9. Winner Selection
One potential winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on or about:
October 15, 2026
from all eligible entries received.
Odds of winning depend entirely upon the total number of eligible entries received.
Sponsor's decisions are final.
10. Winner Notification
Winner will be contacted using the information provided during entry.
Winner must respond within seven (7) calendar days.
Failure to respond may result in forfeiture of the prize.
Sponsor reserves the right to select an alternate winner if:
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Winner cannot be contacted.
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Winner fails verification.
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Winner declines the prize.
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Winner is otherwise ineligible.
11. Winner Verification
Sponsor may require the winner to provide:
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Government-issued identification
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Proof of eligibility
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Signed affidavit of eligibility
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Liability/Publicity Release (where permitted by law)
Failure to provide requested documentation within the specified timeframe may result in disqualification.
12. Taxes
Winner is solely responsible for any applicable federal, state, or local taxes arising from acceptance of the prize.
If required by law, Sponsor may issue applicable tax reporting documents.
13. Publicity Release
Except where prohibited by law, acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use winner's:
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Name
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Photograph
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Video
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Voice
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City and State
for promotional, advertising, and marketing purposes in any media worldwide without additional compensation.
14. Travel Conditions
Travel dates shall be determined by Sponsor based upon the official SEMA Show schedule.
Airline, hotel, and travel arrangements are selected solely by Sponsor.
Winner and guest are responsible for possessing valid government-issued identification required for air travel.
Guest must execute any documentation reasonably required by Sponsor.
Failure of the winner or guest to travel on scheduled dates may result in forfeiture of unused portions of the prize.
15. Reservation of Rights
Sponsor reserves the right to:
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Modify these Official Rules.
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Suspend the Sweepstakes.
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Cancel the Sweepstakes.
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Extend the Sweepstakes.
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Substitute prizes.
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Correct clerical or technical errors.
if circumstances beyond Sponsor's reasonable control make administration of the Sweepstakes impossible, impractical, or unfair.
16. Technical Issues
Sponsor is not responsible for:
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Lost entries
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Delayed entries
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Corrupted submissions
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Internet interruptions
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Email failures
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Website outages
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Payment processor delays
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Human error
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Printing errors
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Technical malfunctions
Proof of submission does not constitute proof of receipt.
17. Fraud Prevention
Sponsor reserves the right to investigate any suspected fraud.
Any person attempting to:
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Circumvent these Official Rules,
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Manipulate entry counts,
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Use stolen payment methods,
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Submit false information,
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Engage in chargebacks to retain entries,
may be permanently disqualified from this and future promotions.
18. Release of Liability
By participating, entrants release and hold harmless:
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Underdog Automotive LLC
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Voyage
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SEMA
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Instagram
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Meta
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Facebook
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TikTok
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YouTube
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Google
and each of their respective officers, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any liability arising out of participation in this Sweepstakes or acceptance, travel, or use of the prize, except where prohibited by law.
19. Limitation of Liability
Sponsor shall not be liable for:
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Indirect damages
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Incidental damages
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Consequential damages
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Punitive damages
arising from participation in the Sweepstakes to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
20. Force Majeure
Sponsor shall not be responsible if the Sweepstakes or prize cannot be completed due to events beyond Sponsor's reasonable control, including but not limited to:
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Acts of God
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Natural disasters
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Terrorism
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Government action
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Pandemic
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Airline cancellations
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Labor disputes
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Civil unrest
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Internet failures
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Venue cancellation
Sponsor may substitute an alternate prize or modify the promotion accordingly.
21. Privacy
Information collected during the Sweepstakes will be used solely for administration of the Sweepstakes and in accordance with Sponsor's applicable privacy practices.
Marketing communications may be sent where permitted by law. Participants may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time without affecting Sweepstakes eligibility.
22. Governing Law
These Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from this Sweepstakes shall be resolved exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Collin County, Texas.
Participants waive any right to participate in class-action litigation relating to this Sweepstakes to the extent permitted by applicable law.
23. Severability
If any provision of these Official Rules is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
24. Winner List
To request the winner's first name, last initial, and state of residence, send an email to:
underdog@underdogautomotive.net
within thirty (30) days after the winner has been confirmed.
25. Questions
Questions regarding these Official Rules may be directed to:
Underdog Automotive LLC
Email: underdog@underdogautomotive.net