SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 12

SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 12

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 12 builders in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers competition. These builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity, and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks, and SUVs.

The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Top 12 are (by category):

HOT ROD/HOT ROD TRUCK

• Charles Crews - 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda

• Andy Leach - 1933 Pontiac Vicky

• Eddie Pettus - 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

SPORT COMPACT/IMPORT PERFORMANCE

• Buddy Hale - 1955 Volkswagen Ghia

• Jordan Henke - 1974 Ford Capri MK1

• Kamaka Pocock - 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 1

OFF-ROAD

• Mark Giambalvo - 1974 Chevrolet K10

• Scott Luscombe - 1985 Chevrolet K10

• Jeremy Wessels - 1969 Ford Bronco

YOUNG GUNS

• Bryce Adams - 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

• Jesse Rieger - 1969 Ford Mustang

• Dylan Russell - 1999 BMW E36

The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Top 4 and Bike Builder Shootout winner will be announced in the Battle of the Builders Stage, Central Hall (Booth #24743) on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

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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