Dennis King's Ford Torino by Dutchboys Hot Rods Wins Triple Crown of Rodding's 2026 Street Machine of the Year
Dennis King's stunning Ford Torino, built by Dutchboys Hot Rods, claimed the highest honor at the 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding, earning the coveted Street Machine of the Year title at Nashville Superspeedway.
Competing against some of the finest street machines in the country, the Torino impressed judges throughout the weekend with its exceptional craftsmanship, modern performance, and unmistakable presence. Winning Street Machine of the Year places the Torino among an elite group of builds and represents one of the most prestigious accomplishments in the custom car community.
Built by the talented team at Dutchboys Hot Rods, Dennis's incredible 1969 Ford Torino combines classic muscle car styling with state-of-the-art engineering. Power comes from a Holley fuel-injected big-block Cobra Jet V8 backed by a Bowler Performance Transmissions Carbon Edition 6-speed manual transmission. The Torino rides on a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis with Baer brakes, Michelin tires, Forgeline's Flush-Loc Centerlock Conversion, and 19x10/20x12 Forgeline forged three-piece RS6 wheels finished with Forged Charcoal centers and Satin Black outers.
The Street Machine of the Year victory wasn't the only highlight for Forgeline-equipped vehicles during the weekend. Eugene Bothello's stunning 1959 Chevrolet Impala, built by BBT Fabrications, earned a place in the prestigious Elite 10. The award-winning Impala is powered by a 6.2L Chevrolet Performance LT1 backed by an 8L90E transmission and rides on a Roadster Shop Revo chassis, Little Shop MFG disc brakes, and custom one-off Forgeline forged three-piece wheels.
In addition to the Street Machine of the Year victory and the Elite 10 selection, four other Forgeline-equipped vehicles also advanced into the 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding Top 40 Finals. In total, six Forgeline-equipped entries earned finalist status, demonstrating the continued presence of Forgeline wheels on many of the nation's most competitive street machines.
Triple Crown of Rodding has become one of the premier events in the custom vehicle world, attracting many of the industry's best builders and most impressive vehicles. For Forgeline, having the Street Machine of the Year winner, an Elite 10 selection, and six total Top 40 finalists made for an especially memorable weekend in Nashville. 2026 also marks the second consecutive year that a Forgeline-equipped vehicle has captured Triple Crown of Rodding's top Street Machine title.
Congratulations to Dennis King, Dutchboys Hot Rods, Eugene Bothello, BBT Fabrications, and all of the owners, builders, and teams who represented Forgeline wheels at the 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding.
Dennis King's stunning Ford Torino, built by Dutchboys Hot Rods, claimed the highest honor at the 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding, earning the coveted Street Machine of the Year title at Nashville Superspeedway.
Competing against some of the finest street machines in the country, the Torino impressed judges throughout the weekend with its exceptional craftsmanship, modern performance, and unmistakable presence. Winning Street Machine of the Year places the Torino among an elite group of builds and represents one of the most prestigious accomplishments in the custom car community.
Built by the talented team at Dutchboys Hot Rods, Dennis's incredible 1969 Ford Torino combines classic muscle car styling with state-of-the-art engineering. Power comes from a Holley fuel-injected big-block Cobra Jet V8 backed by a Bowler Performance Transmissions Carbon Edition 6-speed manual transmission. The Torino rides on a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis with Baer brakes, Michelin tires, Forgeline's Flush-Loc Centerlock Conversion, and 19x10/20x12 Forgeline forged three-piece RS6 wheels finished with Forged Charcoal centers and Satin Black outers.
The Street Machine of the Year victory wasn't the only highlight for Forgeline-equipped vehicles during the weekend. Eugene Bothello's stunning 1959 Chevrolet Impala, built by BBT Fabrications, earned a place in the prestigious Elite 10. The award-winning Impala is powered by a 6.2L Chevrolet Performance LT1 backed by an 8L90E transmission and rides on a Roadster Shop Revo chassis, Little Shop MFG disc brakes, and custom one-off Forgeline forged three-piece wheels.
In addition to the Street Machine of the Year victory and the Elite 10 selection, four other Forgeline-equipped vehicles also advanced into the 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding Top 40 Finals. In total, six Forgeline-equipped entries earned finalist status, demonstrating the continued presence of Forgeline wheels on many of the nation's most competitive street machines.
Triple Crown of Rodding has become one of the premier events in the custom vehicle world, attracting many of the industry's best builders and most impressive vehicles. For Forgeline, having the Street Machine of the Year winner, an Elite 10 selection, and six total Top 40 finalists made for an especially memorable weekend in Nashville. 2026 also marks the second consecutive year that a Forgeline-equipped vehicle has captured Triple Crown of Rodding's top Street Machine title.
Congratulations to Dennis King, Dutchboys Hot Rods, Eugene Bothello, BBT Fabrications, and all of the owners, builders, and teams who represented Forgeline wheels at the 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding.
