By SEMA News Editors
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 –– '70 Plymouth 'Cuda
- Andy Leach –– '33 Pontiac Vicky
- Eddie Pettus –– '70 Chevrolet Chevelle
Sport Compact/Import Performance
- Buddy Hale –– '55 Volkswagen Ghia
- Jordan Henke –– '74 Ford Capri MK1
- Kamaka Pocock –– '56 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 1
Off-Road
- Mark Giambalvo –– '74 Chevrolet K10
- Scott Luscombe –– '85 Chevrolet K10
- Jeremy Wessels –– '69 Ford Bronco
Young Guns
- Bryce Adams –– '72 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
- Jesse Rieger –– '69 Ford Mustang
- Dylan Russell –– '99 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, November 5, at 3:30 p.m.
