The 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition began with nearly 300 vehicles entered into the annual competition by vehicle builders and car customizers from across the United States.
On Wednesday in Las Vegas, Gary Boesel, owner of two CARSTAR locations, claimed the top spot in the 3M Hire Our Heroes 500 charity race, outpacing several industry peers.
The 3M automotive aftermarket division, along with the Collision Repair Foundation, this week put its effort toward providing collision repair education opportunities for military members, launching the 3M Hire Our Heroes 500 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.