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Triple Crown of Rodding 2025: Top 30 Review

Bold, badass, and built to wow—these are the Top 30 Winners that made Triple Crown 2025 unforgettable.

In its third year, the Triple Crown of Rodding keeps getting smoother, stronger, and more refined—like a finely aged bourbon, each year’s competition distills the craft down to its boldest, most balanced builds. The 2025 event brought a level of intensity and talent that proved just how far the hobby has come. Builders came prepared, and the competition was fierce, with every entry pushing boundaries in creativity, engineering, and execution. This wasn’t just a show—it was a proving ground where only the most exceptional rides could shine.

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Jamie Dent

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Distilled Excellence on Display

In its third year, the Triple Crown of Rodding keeps getting smoother, stronger, and more refined—like a finely aged bourbon, each year’s competition distills the craft down to its boldest, most complex flavors. The 2025 event brought a level of intensity and talent that proved just how far the hobby has come. Builders came prepared, and the competition was fierce, with every entry pushing boundaries in creativity, engineering, and execution. This wasn’t just a show—it was a proving ground where only the most exceptional rides could rise to the top.

Introducing the Top 30 Builds

We’re proud to introduce the Top 30 builds from this year’s Triple Crown—a photo feature showcasing the cream of the crop. From jaw-dropping custom finishes to meticulously engineered powertrains, each build represents the pinnacle of rodding craftsmanship, the distilled essence of what makes this hobby so thrilling.

Spotlight on Winners and Celebrity Picks

For an up-close look at the winners who took home top honors, check out our Top 6 Winners article for a deeper dive. And don’t miss the builds that caught celebrity attention in our Celebrity Pick Awards feature—these standout rides get the full in-depth treatment, showing why they captured the spotlight and everyone’s imagination.

The Top 30

STREET ROD OF THE YEAR
The Myers Fenderless ’36 Ford Roadster
Owners: Ross & Beth Myers
Builder: Rad Rides by Troy
Celebrity Pick Award: Corky Coker of Coker Tire
STREET MACHINE OF THE YEAR
1970 Dodge Challenger “Relentless”
Owner: Steve Nettleingham
Builder: Hot Rod Garage
STREET CRUISER OF THE YEAR
1960 Cadillac Eldorado “Ruby Slippers”
Owner: Mark Fuqua
Builder: Jason Graham Hot Rods, LLC
TRUCK OF THE YEAR (PRE-1972)
1955 Chevrolet Cameo “Fine Whine”
Owner: Curt Wittman
Builders: Curt Wittman & McLin Paint Works
TRUCK OF THE YEAR (1973-1987)
1975 Chevrolet C10 “Lucille 10”
Owner: Frank Walsh
Builder: Lakeside Speed & Shine
TRUCK OF THE YEAR (1988-1998)
1995 Chevrolet C1500 “Big Papa”
Owner: Brian Wojcik
Builder: Scott’s Hotrods ‘N Customs
ELITE 10
1932 Ford Roadster
Owner: Norm Caetano
Celebrity Pick Awards: Troy Trepanier (Rad Rides by Troy) & George Poteet Memorial Award
ELITE 10
1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air Convertible “Inspire”
Owner: Clifford Mattis
Builder: Lucky 7 Customs
Celebrity Pick Awards: Big Oak Garage, Goolsby Customs, & Johnsons Hot Rod Shop
ELITE 10
1966 Chevrolet C10 “Shorty”
Owner: Kenny Frederic
Builder: Goolsby Customs
ELITE 10
1968 Dodge Charger
Owner: Ron Michels
Builder: South City Rod and Custom
TOP 30
1927 Ford "X27 Roadster"
Owner: Joe Steinmetz
Builder: Greening Auto Company
TOP 30
1931 Ford Model A Coupe “Flying Jav”
Owner: Ryan Kalil
Builder: Hot Rods and Hobbies, Inc.
Celebrity Pick Awards: Gary “Goodguy” Meadors Memorial Award & Pete & Jake’s Pick
TOP 30
1932 Ford Three-Window Coupe “Gracie’s Glide”
Owner: Beth Myers
Builder: Iron Hill Hot Rods
Celebrity Pick Award: Chip Foose Design Achievement Award
TOP 30
1932 Ford Roadster Pickup “Ella Gante”
Owner: Ella Selbert
Builder: Johnsons Hot Rod Shop
TOP 30
1933 Ford Cabriolet
Owner: Jon Hall
Builder: Shadow Rods
TOP 30
1933 Ford Roadster Pickup
Owner: Danny Shaffer
Builder: Detroit Metal Shaping Co.
TOP 30
1955 Chevrolet
Owner/Builder: Kelly Clark
TOP 30
1955 Chevrolet Nomad “Gray Madder”
Owners: Tom, Christy & Josh Bresnahan
Builder: Southern Comfort Customs
Celebrity Pick Award: Art Morrison
TOP 30
1955 Chevrolet Stepside Pickup
Owners: Kevin & Lynn Kirby
Builder: Pete’s Fabrications
TOP 30
1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Owner/Builder: Scott Hopkins
TOP 30
1959 Chevrolet Apache "Thunder Chief"
Owners: Chris & Morgan Stafford
Builder: Stafford's Garage
TOP 30
1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner "Bossliner"
Owner: Ed Ganzinotti
Builder: American Speed Company
TOP 30
1961 Oldsmobile F-85
Owner: David Foutch
Builder: Greening Auto Company
TOP 30
1964 Ford Galaxie 500
Owner: Rick Ritchie
TOP 30
1965 Corvette
Owner: Jared Hamilton
Builder: Hamilton's Garage, LLC
TOP 30
1969 Ford Bronco
Owner: Steven Bailey
Builder: Vini's Hot Rods
TOP 30
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Owner/Builder: Noah Alexander – Classic Car Studio Speed Shop
Celebrity Pick Award: Kyle Tucker Pick
TOP 30
1970 Chevrolet El Camino "RelentleSS"
Owners: Scott & Sherrie Cooper
Builder: HS Customs
TOP 30
1971 Plymouth Duster
Owner: Jordan Costello
Builder: BBT Fabrications
TOP 30
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
Owner: Jason Hill
Builder: Hills Hot Rods
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