SEMA Announces Battle of the Builders Top 40, Bike Builder Shootout Top 3
Top 12 to be announced Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Battle of the Builders Stage in Central Hall
LAS VEGAS — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers competition and the Top 3 builders in the inaugural SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout.
Battle of the Builders is the aftermarket industry's ultimate vehicle competition, and the program is celebrating 13 years of providing SEMA Show builders a platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills to a worldwide audience.
The new SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout recognizes standout custom bikes that are evaluated by a panel of motorcycle industry experts based on craftsmanship, design innovation and overall execution.
The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Top 40 are (by category):
HOT ROD/HOT ROD TRUCK
- Charles Crews — 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda
- Jonathan Goolsby — 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
- Jesse Greening — 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne
- Tim Hiebert — 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
- Andy Leach — 1933 Pontiac Vicky
- Tyler Nelson — 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
- Jason Noel — 1956 Ford F100
- Eddie Pettus — 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
- Justin Smith — 1955 Ford F100
- Paul VanNus — 1969 Ford Torino
SPORT COMPACT/IMPORT PERFORMANCE
- Dane Caisip — 1972 Nissan 2000 GT-X Kai R
- Buddy Hale — 1955 Volkswagen Ghia
- Jordan Henke — 1974 Ford Capri MK1
- Kamaka Pocock — 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 1
- Foad Razavi — 1975 BMW E9
- Jeremy Reimer — 1992 Mazda Rx-7
- Musa Rio Tjahjono — 2010 BMW E90
- John Sarkisyan — 2024 McLaren/Mercedes 750S CLK-GTR
- Christopher Spencer — 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
- Bruce Wing — 1973 Porsche 911
OFF-ROAD
- Tyler Adams — 1965 Chevrolet C10
- James Amerson — 1946 Dodge Power Wagon
- Tony Arme — 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
- Ben Calhoon — 1997 Toyota Landcruiser FZJ80
- Woodrow Ferrebee — 1970 Ford Bronco
- Mark Giambalvo — 1974 Chevrolet K10
- Scott Luscombe — 1985 Chevrolet K10
- Jason Noel — 1966 Ford Bronco
- Justin Smith — 1970 GMC K10
- Jeremy Wessels — 1969 Ford Bronco
YOUNG GUNS
- Bryce Adams — 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
- Dustyn Dell — 1988 Chevrolet C3500
- Keaton Lee — 1990 Dodge W250
- Bennett Lisenby — 1968 Ford F250
- Alonzo Munoz — 1937 Chevrolet 4 Door Sedan
- Jesse Rieger — 1969 Ford Mustang
- Jake Rozell — 1952 Volkswagen Split Window
- Dylan Russell — 1999 BMW E36
- Luke Sowby — 1972 Chevrolet K20
- Tyler Waltz — 1962 Ford F100
The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout Top 3 are:
- James Crosby — Harley-Davidson Pan Head
- Steven Iacona — Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
- Robert Zeolla — Indian In-Line 4
The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Top 12 will be announced in the Battle of the Builders Stage, Central Hall (Booth #24743) on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 3:30 p.m.
The SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout 1st, 2nd and 3rd place announcement will be announced in the Battle of the Builders Stage, Central Hall (Booth #24743) on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m.
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The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars, trucks, side-by-sides, and two-wheel vehicles. Additional details are available at www.semashow.com or www.sema.org, 909/396-0289.
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