By Lulu

OCC Roadhouse and Museum along with Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson put on one hell of a 3-day show. Friday night they kicked off with TL Jentgens, a solo drummer act that made the trip over to Clearwater well worth it! Saturday was the public ride-in bike show and the first day of the invitational builders’ awards. Soul Fish, Sammy & The Knights and Stormbringer entertained the builders and large crowds who came to enjoy the builds and music. Sunday started with the Sunshine Skyway Ride led by Paul Sr. Once they returned to the bike show, the 2nd day of builder awards continued. The music on Sunday included The Mordigans and Ten Ton Mojo out of New York. Dozens of top tier builders from across the US accepted the invitation to show off their talents! I am always amazed at the creativity of custom builders. Paul Sr. said, “This is more than a show-it’s a family reunion for the custom culture. The craftsmanship, the passion, and the community-it reminds you why we fell in love with bikes in the first place.” OCC Roadhouse and Bert’s Barracuda H-D put this on with sponsorship from Fran Haasch Law Group and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater. It is a great weekend so put this on your Not to Miss List for 2026! More photos of the day and winners are on our Thunder Roads Florida Facebook and the winners of the Builder Invitational are listed below.
SATURDAY
BAGGER:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE-NICK MORALES
PAUL SR.’S PICK-NICK WEIR
BUILDERS’ PICK-NICK MORALES
CRUISER:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE-MIKE DE SOMMA
PAUL SR.’S PICK-JEFF MORGAN
BUILDERS’ PICK-DELL BATTLE
SPORT’S BIKE:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE-DELL BATTLES
PAUL SR.’S PICK-DOMINIQUE JONES
BUILDERS’ PICK-DELL BATTLE
CAFÉ RACER:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE-OLIFF GORDON
PAUL SR.’S PICK-TIM SCATER
BUILDERS’ PICK-DOMINIQUE JONES
SUNDAY:
VINTAGE/RETRO/OLD SCHOOL:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE-MATTHEW THOMPSON
PAUL SR.’S PICK-TIM SCATER
BUILDERS’ PICK-CHAD BOLENDER
RAT ROD/CRAZINESS:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE-JOSEPH GREULICH
PAUL SR.’S PICK-CLAY KRICK
BUILDERS’ PICK-DOMINIQUE JONES
BOBBER: PEOPLE’S CHOICE-MIKE DE SOMMA
BOBBER: PAUL SR.’S PICK-MATTHEW THOMPSON
BOBBER: BUILDERS’ PICK-CHRISTOPHER WILSON
CHOPPER: PEOPLE’S CHOICE- MATTHEW THOMPSON
CHOPPER: PAUL SR.’S PICK-DAVID HOPKINS
CHOPPER: BUILDERS’ PICK-DREW JONES
OVERALL BEST IN SHOW: DREW JONES
SPECIAL BUILDER LOYALTY AWARD: STINKEYE CUSTOM