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Young Guns Challenge: Enter Today!

August 15, 2022 By Nadeem Muaddi

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NC Auto Interior of the Year is back, but with a brand new format… it’s the “Young Guns Challenge.”

The auto upholstery industry’s premier competition is highlighting new talent this year by focusing on trimmers with 5 years or less of experience building complete interiors. “If you’re 60, you can enter…so long as you’ve only been building complete interiors for 5 years or less,” said Mal Maher, CEO of NC Carpet Binding. If you’re looking for a great way to get your work seen and be judged by the industry’s best, this is it.

NC is stepping up its game on the machine prize. The 2022 winner will receive an NC 1508NH sewing machine complete with a servo motor workstation, as well as a giant trophy to display in his shop. The 1508NH is an extra heavy duty walking foot machine that can run through pretty much anything.

The Hog Ring - Young Guns Challenge - Enter Today

“Forget the machine and forget the trophy.  Your work is being placed front and center, being judged by elite interior builders, and viewed by thousands world-wide. The Hog Ring will also feature your shop in an article,” Maher said.

Everyone posts their work on Instagram. So why not enter a few builds into the contest (rules to enter are below).

“We’re focusing on ‘young guns’ this year to showcase new talent and encourage the next generation of trimmers to keep pushing the industry forward. I’ll be discussing this further on NC Shop Talk in two weeks with Shannon Walters of Interiors by Shannon.” Maher said.

THE JUDGES

This year’s contest will be voted on by a panel of elite shops and industry insiders, including past winners of “NC Auto Interior of the Year”: DJ Designs (2018), Stitchwurx (2019), Brent Parker Motor Trimming (2020) and RMD Garage (2021).

  • Stitchcraft Interiors
  • Cato’s Custom Upholstery
  • Interiors by Shannon
  • Sewn Tight Interiors
  • Bux Customs
  • Customs by Vos
  • DJ Designs
  • Stitchwurx
  • Brent Parker Motor Trimming
  • RMD Garage
  • NC Carpet Binding & Equipment
  • The Hog Ring

HOW TO ENTER

The Hog Ring - Young Guns Challenge - Enter Today

To submit your interior project for judging, follow these simple rules:

  • Be a trimmer with 5 years or less experience building complete interiors.
  • Post high-quality photos of your entry on Instagram, tagging @NC_Carpet_Binding and @TheHogRing. Use #NCAutoInteriorOfTheYear
  • Complete the above step by 5:00 pm ET on December 23, 2022.

You can enter as many interiors as you’d like.

Please document your build as you go along with images and any notes you deem relevant. If you’re a finalist, we may call on you for additional images and build information.

DON’T MISS OUT

There’s absolutely no good reason not to enter this year’s competition.

Stitchwurx Wins NC Interior of the Year - SEMA 2019

“There’s no excuse.  Competition breeds excellence and setting a higher bar for yourself will make you better,” said Maher. “If you’re a trimmer with 5 years or less of experience, you’d be crazy not to enter. Even if you don’t win, you’ll get exposure and connections — it’s all upside.”

To learn more about NC Carpet Binding & Equipment and check out their high-quality sewing machines, visit N-CCarpet.com and follow them on Instagram.  Also don’t forget to tune in to NC’s Podcast “NC Shop Talk,” where some interesting guests might discus your entries.

Filed Under: Archive, Competitions & Awards, Site Sponsors Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, NC Carpet Binding & Equipment, NC Interior of the Year

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Comments

  1. Stanley Roberts says

    August 15, 2022 at 8:14 pm

    Are you looking for cars that need interior work

  2. Duncan sande says

    August 17, 2022 at 11:00 am

    Am Duncan sande from Kenya am young trimmer with 4 years experience, would like to have another challenge some where else, any vacancies

  3. Tim says

    November 27, 2022 at 10:05 pm

    Can I enter if I just watched your videos and stuff to teach me? I don’t do this for a living. I just did my 53 Chevy

    • Mal Maher says

      December 5, 2022 at 11:22 am

      Sure any young gun can enter. Just tag both NC Carpet Binding & The Hog Ring on Instagram and use the #ncautointerioroftheyear

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