By SEMA News Editors
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 — '70 Plymouth ’Cuda
- Jonathan Goolsby — '70 Chevrolet Camaro
- Jesse Greening — '61 Chevrolet Biscayne
- Tim Hiebert — '70 Plymouth Barracuda
- Andy Leach — '33 Pontiac Vicky
- Tyler Nelson — '69 Plymouth Roadrunner
- Jason Noel — '56 Ford F100
- Eddie Pettus — '70 Chevrolet Chevelle
- Justin Smith — '55 Ford F100
- Paul VanNus — '69 Ford Torino
Sport Compact/Import Performance
- Dane Caisip — '72 Nissan 2000 GT-X Kai R
- Buddy Hale — '55 Volkswagen Ghia
- Jordan Henke — '74 Ford Capri MK1
- Kamaka Pocock — '56 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 1
- Foad Razavi — '75 BMW E9
- Jeremy Reimer — '92 Mazda Rx-7
- Musa Rio Tjahjono — 2010 BMW E90
- John Sarkisyan — 2024 McLaren/Mercedes 750S CLK-GTR
- Christopher Spencer — '63 Volkswagen Beetle
- Bruce Wing — '73 Porsche 911
Off-Road
- Tyler Adams — '65 Chevrolet C10
- James Amerson — '46 Dodge Power Wagon
- Tony Arme — '72 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
- Ben Calhoon — '97 Toyota Landcruiser FZJ80 G
- Woodrow Ferrebee — '70 Ford Bronco
- Mark Giambalvo — '74 Chevrolet K10
- Scott Luscombe — '85 Chevrolet K10
- Jason Noel — '66 Ford Bronco
- Justin Smith — '70 GMC K10
- Jeremy Wessels — '69 Ford Bronco
Young Guns
- Bryce Adams — '72 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
- Dustyn Dell — '88 Chevrolet C3500
- Keaton Lee — '90 Dodge W250
- Bennett Lisenby — '68 Ford F250
- Alonzo Munoz — '37 Chevrolet 4 Door Sedan
- Jesse Rieger — '69 Ford Mustang
- Jake Rozell — '52 Volkswagen Split Window
- Dylan Russell — '99 BMW E36
- Luke Sowby — '72 Chevrolet K20
- Tyler Waltz — '62 Ford F100
The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout Top 3:
- 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, November 4, at 3:30 p.m. PST.
The SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout First, Second and Third place announcement will be announced in the Battle of the Builders Stage, Central Hall (Booth #24743) on Thursday, November 5, at 3:30 p.m.
