SEMA Battle of the Builders Narrowed to Top 40

SEMA has narrowed the 2023 Battle of the Builders field to the Top 40 builders, the organization announced.

Battle of the Builders is a vehicle competition designed to give builders a platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills at the SEMA Show, event officials said.

See the full list of Top 40 builders below:

Hot Rod/Hot Rod Truck

  • Bill Ganahl — 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe
  • Jonathan Goolsby — 1969 Ford Mustang
  • Zachary Ingram — 1967 Chevrolet C10
  • Ron Jones — 1967 Chevrolet Nova
  • Steve Keefer — 1968 Ford Mustang
  • Andy Leach — 1960 Buick Invicta Custom
  • Rodger Lee — 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
  • Josh Michels — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
  • Tyler Nelson — 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
  • Paul Treadwell — 1985 Chevrolet C10

Sport Compact/Import Performance

  • Tony Arme — 1972 Nissan 240z
  • Allen Bischofberger — 1990 Porsche 911/964
  • Benny Broyles — 1958 Volkswagen Beetle
  • Josh Croll — 2002 Acura Rsx Type S
  • Jordan Henke — 1987 Merkur XR4TI
  • Tim Hicks — 1977 Nissan 280z
  • Tim Moceri — 1981 DeLorean DMC 12
  • John Sarkisyan — 2018 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sl Gullwing Tesla
  • John Sarkisyan — 1957 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
  • Dom Tucci — 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E

Off-Road

  • Nicholas Ashby — 1970 Volkswagen Beetle (Bug)
  • Joseph Richard Granatelli — 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • Jared Hancock — 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief S
  • Rob Hart — 2022 Jeep JL 392
  • Andy Leach — 1968 Jeep Wagoneer
  • Mike Manit — 1972 Ford Bronco
  • Steve Maxfield — 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor
  • Cort Sessions — 1970 Travel All
  • Jason Vanderwall — 1968 Chevrolet Suburban
  • Roy Wallace — 1962 Jeep FC-170

Young Guns

  • Bryce Adams — 1953 Chevrolet 3100
  • Logan Adkins — 1965 Ford F100
  • Cameron Cocalis — 2015 Scion Fr-s
  • Ryan Dyer — 1953 Ford F100
  • Carson Hendershott — 1998 Chevrolet C1500
  • Dillon LaDuke — 1978 Chevrolet Nova coupe
  • Ubaldo Mora — 1974 Nissan 260z
  • Steven Nadaskai — 2011 Volkswagen GTI
  • Charles D. Spencer — 1969 Chevrolet C10
  • Brax Youd — 1966 International Scout 80

By A.J. Hecht

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