SEMA Trims 2023 Battle of the Builders Field to Top 12

SEMA has announced the Top 12 for the 2023 Battle of the Builders at the SEMA Show.

Each build category has been narrowed to three builders. The top builder in each category will be one of four finalists competing for the Battle of the Builders crown.

See the Top 12 builders below:

Hot Rod/Hot Rod Truck

  • Jonathan Goolsby – 1969 Ford Mustang
  • Andy Leach – 1960 Buick Invicta Custom
  • Tyler Nelson – 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Sport Compact/Import Performance

  • Allen Bischofberger – 1990 Porsche 911/964
  • Jordan Henke – 1987 Merkur XR4TI
  • Dom Tucci – 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E

Off-Road

  • Jared Hancock – 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief S
  • Andy Leach – 1968 Jeep Wagoneer
  • Cort Sessions ­– 1970 Travel All

Young Guns

  • Ryan Dyer ­– 1953 Ford F100
  • Carson Hendershott – 1998 Chevrolet C1500
  • Charles D. Spencer – 1969 Chevrolet C10

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.