Triumph Originals - Judges
ABOUT THE JUDGES
An expert panel of judges, who bring together unparalleled levels of expertise and knowledge in custom builds and motorcycling history, have been chosen to review and critique the 2026 Triumph Originals entries.
Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer at Triumph Motorcycles commented: “Triumph Scramblers are recognised globally as the perfect starting point to create a custom build that reflects the personality and creativity of the owner. This model has inspired generations of motorcyclists to build their perfect bike and now with our current range of 400cc to 1200cc Scramblers, custom builders have more choice than ever to fire their imagination.”
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Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer Triumph Motorcycles |
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Triumph Motorcycles’ Chief Product Officer will lead the judges by selecting the Time Capsule builds he believes truly showcase original and innovative design and build techniques. His focus will be on assessing the technical creativity of the build. |
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Chase McQueen, Grandson of Steve McQueen |
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The grandson of Steve McQueen and the son of Chad McQueen, Chase works with his sister Madison to steward his grandfather’s legacy, through authentic partnerships and events honouring Steve’s life. These include the Boys Republic, the non-profit school and treatment community where Steve McQueen spent time as a youth, and Steve McQueen’s Festival of Speed, a gathering of the most notable and eclectic vehicles in the world.
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Eric Hendricx, Bestselling Author and Journalist |
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Bestselling author and journalist, Eric writes about motorcycles, adventure, culture, human performance, travel, and modern masculinity. He’s written for Rolling Stone, Men’s Journal, Robb Report and Revolver, and his latest book Motorcycle Life: Stories, Wisdom, and Obsession from Riders Around the World features more than 100 riders from around the world.
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Satoshi, Fonk Motorcycles |
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Co-founder and lead mechanic of the legendary Fonk Motorcycles in Kobe, Japan, Satoshi possess a deep understanding and passion for vintage Triumphs. The revered custom builder describes Fonk as distinctly Japanese in spirit, but with the heart of pure Triumph.
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Rolf Henniges |
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Rolf Henniges is one of Germany’s leading motorcycle journalists and writers, and the founder of FUEL magazine, which focusses on motorcycle culture, custom machines and their builders. Having covered more than a million kilometres on hundreds of motorbikes, Rolf brings a combination of technical knowledge, riding experience and editorial judgement to the panel.
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