And Winner is… Sturgis Update

August 11, 2013 By jeff najar

The 2013 Ultimate Builder Custom ike Show

1st Annual Custom Bike Show

The 2013 Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show kicked off in Sturgis with picture perfect blue skies, warm weather and cooling breezes. The good vibrations of sweet-stroking Harleys peppered the morning as they entered into the 1st Annual Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show in Sturgis. Located at the corner of 4th and Lazalle, the city closed off 4th street to host the event.

Ultimate Builder FreeStyle Winner

The FreeStyle class was so competitive and the voting was so close that a couple of votes could have changed the top 5 results.

The top 3 positions were filled by previous Custom Bike Show winners. Shaun Ruddy won Ultimate Builder at the 2012 edition in Long Beach, Kyle Shorey is our 2012-2013 National FreeStyle Champion and Sam Baldi took the gold in Hollister just 4 weeks ago.

Ultimate Builder FreeStyle Winner – Shaun Ruddy

Shaun Ruddy, Chop Deluxe – 2012 Retro Racer
Kyle Shorey, Shadetree Fabrications – 2013 Custom Triumph Chopper
Sam Baldi, Profile Cycles – Lost Angel

Ultimate Builder RADICAL Bagger Winner

Rod McCharles Wins Ultimate Builder RADICAL Bagger

Rod McCharles, Custom Werks – Black Cherry, ’10 Road King
Rod McCharles, Custom Werks – Orange / Black, ’11 Street Glide
Lee Schermerhorn – Bitch Slap, ’07 Harley Bagger

Ultimate Builder MOD Harley Winner

Mike Ball Wins MOD Harley

Mike Ball – Lucille, ’79 Harley FLH
Juan Gandara, Lubbock Custom – Sueno Firme, ’07 Harley Delux
Jon Shipley, Hoosier Daddy Choppers – Firehouse Racer

Ultimate Builder Retro MOD Winner

Brian Elliot of Black Sunshine Customs Wins Retro MOD

Brian Elliot, Black Sunshine Customs – Wenona, ’78 FX
Brian Nikkel, Brass Balls Bobbers – El Flaco
Brent Law

Ultimate Builder MOD Street Winner

Eric Powell of Vic Baggers takes Win

Eric Powell, Vic Bagger Customs – Baggin to Draggin’, ’07 Vegas
Donny Larue – XS650 Pro Street

Ultimate Builder is known for the diversity of styles, innovation and designs and Sturgis was a treat for enthusiasts checking out the show. From ground up builds to tractor design queues to choppers to Hot Rod-styled side cars, it had everything. The event was packed from 10AM through the awards ceremony at 4:30PM.

Judging is based on the AMD World Championship rules. It is a peer judged bike show where the builders judge the show. Builders have the insight on what it takes to build a championship-caliber custom motorcycle.

Biker Pros produces the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Series.

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