The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has named the Top 4 builders in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers. Each finalist won their category and remains in the running for the overall championship.

The field follows SEMA's earlier Top 12 cut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

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 overall winner will be announced Friday, Nov. 6, at 12:00 p.m. on the Battle of the Builders Stage in Central Hall, booth 24743. SEMA's announcement is at SEMA. Full build details are also on the SEMA Show Battle of the Builders page.