Shaun Ruddy Takes FreeStyle Win
The gods smiled down on the 2013 Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show in Sturgis with picture perfect blue skies, warm weather and faint cooling breezes. The favor was returned with the good vibrations of sweet-stroking Harleys 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.
This one day event kicked off at 9AM with guys streaming in until noon to put their bike into the show. The FreeStyle class was so competitive and the voting was so close that a couple of votes could have changed the top 5 results.
This one day event kicked off at 9AM with guys streaming in until noon to put their bike into the show. 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 in the FreeStyle class were filled by previous 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 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.
Ultimate Builder FreeStyle Winner
- 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, 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 – Lucille, ’79 Harley FLH
- Jon Shipley, Hoosier Daddy Choppers – Firehouse Racer
- Juan Gandara, Lubbock Custom – Sueno Firme, ’07 Harley Delux
Ultimate Builder Retro MOD Winner
- Brian Elliot, Black Sunshine Customs – Wenona, ’78 FX
- Brian Nikkel, Brass Balls Bobbers – El Flaco
- Brent Law
Ultimate Builder MOD Street Winner
- Eric Powell, Vic Bagger Customs – Baggin to Draggin’, ’07 Vegas
- Donny Larue – XS650 Pro Street
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