SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 12

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 6, 2025) -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 12 builders in the 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition. These builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity, and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks, and SUVs.

The 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish Top 12 are (by category):

HOT ROD/HOT ROD TRUCK

Troy Gudgel — 1959 Chevrolet Impala

Kyle Kuhnhausen — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Troy Trepanier —1936 Ford Roadster

SPORT COMPACT/IMPORT PERFORMANCE

Tim Franklin — 1960 Porsche Custom 356

David Guadagnoli — 1967 Ford GT 40 MKIV

John Sarkisyan — 1971 Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman

OFF-ROAD

Michael Dascoli — 1969 International Scout

Woody Ferrebee — 1966 Ford Bronco

Ron Jones — 1973 VW Thing

YOUNG GUNS

Cameron Cocalis — 1988 BMW E30 325i

Dustyn Dell — 1969 Chevrolet C10

Thomas Dickerson — 1967 Chevrolet C10

The 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish Top 4 will be announced in the Battle of the Builders Stage, North Hall (Booth #10168) on Thursday, Nov. 6, 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 and trucks. Additional details are available at www.semashow.com or www.sema.org, 909/396-0289.

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