When it comes to killer car shows in the Midwest, Lowdown Roundup 2024 continues to make its mark. Hosted by Heidi and Tom Henckel, this event brought the heat to Des Moines, Iowa, from May 31st to June 2nd, 2024, and left attendees in awe. Gauge Magazine is proud to feature this incredible event in our March 2025 issue, showcasing the unique rides, competitions, and overall … [Read more...]
1960 Buick Invicta wins SEMA Battle of Builders
ANDY LEACH WINS 2023 SEMA BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TITLE WITH X-60 BUICK INVICTA DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – Andy Leach won the 10th anniversary SEMA 2023 Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition with his 1960 Buick Invicta Custom “X-60” at the 2023 SEMA Show. It took Leach nine years to build the Invicta out of his Cal Automotive Creations shop in Bennington, … [Read more...]
Battle of the Builders TV Special Premieres 1-28-23
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – All-new, behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews from the newest SEMA Battle of the Builders competition will premiere on January 28, 2023, at 9:00 am (EST) on the History Channel’s Drive Block and A+E Network’s FYI. “SEMA: Battle of the Builders, Presented by Mothers High Performance Car Care” began with 240-plus vehicle builders and … [Read more...]
