Thu, 06 Nov 2025, 15:05 PM SEMA Announces Battle of the Builders Top 12

Courtesy of Juan Torres

LAS VEGAS -- 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.