By SEMA News Editors
The clock is ticking--applications for the 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish close October 17. Every year, the best builds and the boldest customizations face off in the industry's leading vehicle competition to see who will be crowned the next champion.
Applications are open for the 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish at semabotb.com. All builders with a vehicle displayed at the 2025 SEMA Show may enter the competition at semabotb.com before the deadline on October 17, 2025.
The 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) will recognize class champions as the best in four categories:
- Hot Rod & Hot Rod Truck
- 4 Wheel Drive & Off-Road
- Sport Compact, Import Performance, Luxury & Exotic
- BFGoodrich Young Guns
Only one of the class champions will be crowned the overall BOTB champion during this year's SEMA Show, November 4-7, Las Vegas.
Battle of the Builders BFGoodrich Young Guns Category
Supporting and inspiring young builders is crucial to the future of the automotive specialty-equipment market. The BOTB BFGoodrich Young Guns category is designed to encourage young builders to pursue their passions and shine a light on the up-and-coming builders.
"Young Guns" is a designation within the overall BOTB competition to recognize builders who are under the age of 29 (as of November 7, 2025). Those who meet the criteria and have selected the Young Guns category on the online application are eligible to participate.
For more information and to apply, visit semabotb.com. For the complete BOTB terms and conditions, visit here.
Attendee registration for the 2025 SEMA Show, November 4-7 in Las Vegas, is now available online here. Online registration for qualified professional attendees is $75 per person through Friday, September 26. Starting September 27, the rate increases to $100 for both online and onsite registration. A SEMA Show badge includes access to both the SEMA Show and AAPEX.
For updates on SEMA Fest, the one-day musical and motorsports festival on Friday, November 7, or to purchase "SEMA Show Friday – Open to the Public" tickets, visit semafest.com.
