By SEMA News Editors
Battle of the Builders Top 4 (Right to Left): Eddie Pettus (Hot Rod/Hot Rod Truck), Buddy Hale (Sport Compact/Import Performance), Mark Giambalvo (Off-Road) and Jesse Rieger (Young Guns).
SEMA announced the Top 4 builders in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers competition.
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 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Top 4 are:
HOT ROD/HOT ROD TRUCK: Eddie Pettus –– 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
SPORT COMPACT/IMPORT PERFORMANCE: Buddy Hale –– 1955 Volkswagen Ghia
OFF-ROAD: Mark Giambalvo –– 1974 Chevrolet K10
YOUNG GUNS: Jesse Rieger –– 1969 Ford Mustang
The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Overall Winner will be announced in the Battle of the Builders Stage, Central Hall (Booth #24743) on Friday, November 6, at 12:00 p.m. PT.
