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# Silver State Classic Challenge 2026 (Bristlecone Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/silver-state-classic-challenge-september-1534
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/silver-state-classic-challenge-september-1534/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/silver-state-classic-challenge-september-1534/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/silver-state-classic-challenge-september-1534/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/silver-state-classic-challenge-september-1534/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/silver-state-classic-challenge-september-1534/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/bristlecone-convention-center-ely

- **Dates:** Sep 17–20, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Bristlecone Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/bristlecone-convention-center-ely)
- **Attendance:** 800+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 44+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official SSCC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Automotive & Mobility • Open Road Racing & Performance
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/silver-state-classic-challenge-september-1534

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Silver State Classic Challenge brings 800+ B2B professionals and buyers in Open Road Racing & Performance to Bristlecone Convention Center in Ely, NV (Sep 17–20, 2026). The Bristlecone Convention Center serves as the central hub for registration, technical inspection briefings, and the concluding awards banquet for over 500 participants and staff. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Optima Batteries, White Pine County Tourism, Hoosier Racing Tire, Hotel Nevada & Gambling Hall.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Optima Batteries** (optimabatteries.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Main Hall Table #1
- **White Pine County Tourism** (exploreely.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Welcome Desk
- **Hoosier Racing Tire** (hoosiertire.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Main Hall Table #4
- **Hotel Nevada & Gambling Hall** (hotelnevada.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Meguiar's** (meguiars.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Main Hall Table #12

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Open Road Racing & Performance Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Automotive & Mobility Executive Outlook • Open Road Racing & Performance Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Optima Batteries** (Platinum / Diamond (Main Hall Table #1) — Open Road Racing & Performance): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **White Pine County Tourism** (Platinum / Diamond (Welcome Desk) — Open Road Racing & Performance): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Hoosier Racing Tire** (Gold (Main Hall Table #4) — Open Road Racing & Performance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Hotel Nevada & Gambling Hall** (Silver (N/A) — Open Road Racing & Performance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Meguiar's** (Silver (Main Hall Table #12) — Open Road Racing & Performance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Ely Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Ely Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Ely Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Ely Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Ely Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Silver State Classic Challenge in Ely?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Silver State Classic Challenge (Bristlecone Convention Center, Ely) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Ely EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Bristlecone Convention Center for Silver State Classic Challenge?
Bristlecone Convention Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Ely Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Ely is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.