This year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders is being filmed for a television special that will air for the first time ever on A+E Networks’ FYI and HISTORY’s DRIVE block. Judging this year’s competition are Cam Miller, 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders winner; Jeremiah Proffitt, a Top 12 finalist from the 2018 program; and RJ DeVera from Meguiar’s.

The three SEMA Battle of the Builders judges will select the top builders in the hot rod, truck/off-road and sport compact categories, while social media influencers select top builders in the category referred to as “Young Guns,” which represents builders age 27 or younger.

“The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition has become a coveted honor for builders and a great way to celebrate the passion and excitement of the industry,” said Gabriel. “We’re excited to bring the SEMA Battle of the Builders to FYI and HISTORY’s DRIVE block and looking forward to engaging their audiences.”

TOP 40 FINALISTS
HOT RODS
Dave Lane -- 1932 Ford Victoria
Eric Peratt -- 1936 Ford Roadster
Garret Kitchen -- 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
Gary Corkell -- 1932 Ford Phantom
Jeremy Gerber -- 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2
JF Launier -- 1964 Pontiac Acadian
Jim & Mike Ring -- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Paul VanNus -- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Talbert Goldman -- 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
Troy Gudgel -- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

SPORT COMPACT
Brian Bergeron -- 1987 Porsche 944
Edison Sarkisyan -- 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder
George Dalmakis -- 1973 BMW 2002
Jordan Henke -- 1973 Toyota Celica
Josh Croll -- 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Louie Shefchik -- 1968 Iso Rivolta
Richard Gutierrez -- 1985 Toyota Corolla
Tim Lajambe -- 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 EVO
TJ Russell -- 1991 Porsche 911
Todd Budde -- 1993 Mazda RX-7

TRUCKS/OFF-ROAD
Craig Piggott -- 1983 Chevrolet C/20 Camper
Daniel Smalley -- 1955 Chevrolet Crew Cab
Darin Smith -- 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Shortbed
Eddie Pettus -- 1956 Volvo TP21
Erik Barnlund -- 1972 Ford Bronco
Greg Salzillo -- 1933 Dodge Truck
Jeremy Cheatham -- 1979 Scout II
Mark Giambalvo -- 1965 Chevrolet C-10
Phil Gerber -- 1969 Ford Bronco
Randy Borcherding -- 1955 Chevrolet Truck

YOUNG GUNS
Austin Haynes -- 1970 Chevrolet C-10
Brad Swaney -- 1971 Chevrolet C-10
Chelsie Lesnoski -- 2013 Scion FR-S
Cody Nebeker -- 1930 Chrysler 2-Door
Curtis Larsen -- 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Jacob Griffin -- 1975 American Motors Gremlin
Kyle Ray -- 1988 BMW E30
Luke Merrill -- 1940 Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan
Tommy Williams -- 1954 Chevrolet 3100
Zach Zadoo -- 1931 Ford Model A

TOP 12 FINALISTS
HOT RODS

Eric Peratt - Windsor, CO
1936 Ford Roadster
Gary Corkell - Middletown, DE
1932 Ford Phantom
Jim & Mike Ring - Spring Green, WI
1969 Chevrolet Camaro

SPORT COMPACT
Edison Sarkisyan - Corona, CA
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder
Louie Shefchik - Puyallup, WA
1968 Iso Rivolta
TJ Russell - Sun Valley, CA
1991 Porsche 911

TRUCKS/OFF-ROAD
Darin Smith - Huntington Beach, CA
1972 Chevrolet C-10 Shortbed
Erik Barnlund - Bloomington, IL
1972 Ford Bronco
Randy Borcherding - Cypress, TX
1955 Chevrolet Truck

YOUNG GUNS
Brad Swaney - Uniontown, PA
1971 Chevrolet C-10
Kyle Ray - Omaha, NE
1988 BMW E30
Luke Merrill - Isanti, MN
1940 Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan