SEMA has narrowed down the Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition from the Top 40 to the Top 12. These builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs, event organizers stated in a press release.
The Top 12 will become the Top 4 at the Battle of the Builders Stage in North Hall Booth #10168 today at 3:30 p.m. PST.
The Top 12 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders by Category
Hot Rod/Hot Rod Truck
Troy Trepanier – ’36 Ford Roadster
Troy Gudgel – ’59 Chevrolet Impala
Kyle Kuhnhausen – ’66 Chevrolet Corvette
Sport Compact-Import Performance
John Sarkisyan – ’71 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman
Tim Franklin – ’60 Porsche Custom 356
David Guadagnoli – ’67 Ford GT40 MKIV
Young Guns
Thomas Dickerson – ’67 Chevrolet C10
Dustyn Dell – ’69 Chevrolet C10
Cameron Cocalis – ’88 BMW E30 325i
Off-Road
Ron Jones – ’73 Volkswagen Thing
Michael Dascoli – ’69 International Scout
Woody Ferrebee – ’66 Ford Bronco
