SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 4

SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 4

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 5, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 4 builders in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers competition. Each of the Top 4 finalists won their respective category and is in the running to be named the overall champion.

The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Top 4 are:

HOT ROD/HOT ROD TRUCK

• Eddie Pettus - 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

SPORT COMPACT/IMPORT PERFORMANCE

• Buddy Hale - 1955 Volkswagen Ghia

OFF-ROAD

• Mark Giambalvo - 1974 Chevrolet K10

YOUNG GUNS

• Jesse Rieger - 1969 Ford Mustang

The 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Overall Winner will be announced in the Battle of the Builders Stage, Central Hall (Booth #24743) on Friday, Nov. 6, at 12:00 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, trucks, side-by-sides, and two-wheel vehicles. Additional details are available at www.semashow.com or www.sema.org, 909/396-0289.

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