American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 230 September 2018 | Page 21

the pay”. A judging panel of
professional builders and
experts, including Roland Sands,
Satya Kraus, Jason Paul Michaels
and Hot Bike Editor-in-Chief
Jordan Mastagni selected 12
semi-finalists from more than
100 submissions.
Each semi-finalist was
showcased online for a fan vote
to determine the three finalists.
After viewing sketches and
renderings, three fan-favorites
were awarded with a 2018
Indian Scout Bobber and a
$10,000 build budget. Each
builder had three months to
turn their stock motorcycle in to
Finalist - PJ Grakauskas, Avon, Ohio: “It’s an honor and a privilege to
represent us little guys working in their small garages and sheds. I am truly
humbled by the whole experience.”
one-off works of custom
motorcycle art.
“These builders blew us away
with their commitment to the
program, their build and overall
finished product,” said Reid
Wilson, Senior Director for
Indian Motorcycle. “Each one of
them made significant sacrifices
and adjustments to their daily
lives. They put in countless
hours, long nights and a ton of
work to meet the deadline. We
cannot thank them enough for
their time, energy and
investment into the program.”
Finalist - Christian Newman, Lakeview, New York: “This experience is sort
of surreal because it put me outside of my comfort zone and allowed me
to work with less of a budgetary constraint, as I always build bikes with
my own cash.”