TMI Announces Final Road Tour Winner and Overall Champion of the 2026 TRIM Road Tour

Motortopia Staff . September 18, 2026 . Press Release

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Greg Heerde’s Custom 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Wins Triple Crown of Rodding Stop; Ryno Built Claims Overall 2026 TRIM Road Tour Championship

Corona, Calif. – September 17, 2026 – TMI Products is proud to announce that Greg Heerde’s stunning 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air, built by The Custom Shop, captured top honors at the fifth and final stop of the 2026 TMI TRIM Road Tour during the highly acclaimed Triple Crown of Rodding event. Following a season filled with some of the country’s most innovative custom builds, Heerde’s Bel Air earned its place among an elite group of Road Tour winners thanks to its exceptional craftsmanship, cohesive design, and award-worthy TMI-equipped interior.

Selected by the esteemed TRIM judging panel consisting of Kevin Oeste, Jason Mulligan, Marcel Venable, Sara Morosan, Theresa Contreras, and Sean Holman, the Bel Air stood out among an impressive field of contenders for its innovative execution, extensive use of TMI components, and undeniable show presence.

Blending timeless Chevrolet styling with modern engineering and custom craftsmanship, Heerde’s 1954 Bel Air immediately grabs attention with its sophisticated metallic root beer brown and cream white paint scheme. Complementing the exterior is a set of one-off custom wheels designed exclusively by The Custom Shop. Beneath the hood, the Bel Air features LS-powered performance highlighted by a uniquely crafted engine cover designed to resemble a miniature hood, complete with its own custom hood ornament.

While the exterior and drivetrain make a strong impression, the interior is where this Bel Air truly separates itself from the competition.

Rather than treating the cabin as an afterthought, The Custom Shop carried the same level of detail and craftsmanship throughout the interior. The custom cabin features TMI Pro Grand Bucket Seats upholstered in premium Apex Retro Brown leather, paired with complementary Apex Tan leather inserts and accented with contrasting white stitching. The carefully selected materials and color palette seamlessly connect the interior to the vehicle’s exterior finish.

The cohesive design continues throughout the cabin with matching rear seat upholstery, custom door panels, and specially ordered TMI seat inserts that create a unified design theme from front to rear. The same premium leather was incorporated into a handcrafted center console and a highly creative “Bootlegger”-inspired trunk package. The trunk showcases matching luggage, custom whiskey-themed display elements, and a one-of-a-kind speaker enclosure that carries the interior’s craftsmanship and design language throughout the entire vehicle.

That balance of heritage styling and modern innovation is exactly what made Heerde’s Bel Air a standout among this year’s competitors. The build preserves the iconic personality of the Tri-Five-era Chevrolet while elevating every aspect through thoughtful customization, creative interior design, and meticulous execution.

From its striking exterior and powerful drivetrain to its championship-caliber interior, Greg Heerde’s 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air delivered the complete package, earning the final stop victory of the 2026 TMI TRIM Road Tour season.

Ryno Built Crowned Overall Winner of the 2026 TMI TRIM Road Tour

Following the completion of all five Road Tour events, the TMI TRIM judging panel reviewed each qualifying winner and selected Ryno Built’s 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air as the Overall Champion of the 2026 TMI TRIM Road Tour.

Originally crowned the Road Tour winner at the Grand National Roadster Show earlier this year, the Ryno Built Bel Air continued to impress judges throughout the season with its groundbreaking approach to interior design and extensive integration of TMI components.

At the center of the award-winning build is a fully customized TMI Sport interior that showcases innovation at every turn. One of the vehicle’s most impressive features is a highly modified molded fiberglass rear seat designed specifically to fit over the car’s massive rear wheel tubs. The custom rear seating solution not only solved a challenging packaging issue but also perfectly unified the vehicle’s interior design, creating one of the most memorable cabin executions seen on the Road Tour this season.

The judges cited the build’s creativity, craftsmanship, and innovative use of TMI products as key factors in earning the overall championship. By seamlessly blending performance-inspired styling with show-quality execution, Ryno Built’s 1955 Bel Air has established a new benchmark for custom automotive interior design.

Fans can watch the complete build feature and see why the judges selected this remarkable vehicle by viewing the Ryno Built 1955 Bel Air video from the Grand National Roadster Show.

As the 2026 TMI TRIM Road Tour Champion, Ryno Built’s Bel Air automatically advances to the Top 20 Finalists for the prestigious 2026 TRIM Awards presented at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Enter the 2026 TRIM Awards

Think your TMI-equipped build has what it takes to compete against the industry’s best? If your vehicle is in the SEMA Show, there is still time to enter the 2026 TMI TRIM Awards and showcase your creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation on the industry’s biggest stage at the SEMA Show.

For more information on the TRIM Awards, entry requirements, and upcoming events, visit https://www.tmiproducts.com/sema-trim-awards-entry-form

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