National Equipment League Launches its First Championship Competition

KENOSHA, Wis. (July 12, 2024) — The newly founded National Equipment League is broadcasting its first events online in partnership with HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America. The National Equipment League — founded as a new entertainment platform to showcase the skills, character and passion of the construction industry through competition — will crown its first champion at the completion of four events broadcast over the course of the next month. The winner will be crowned the first ever National Equipment League Champion and take home the championship belt and additional prizes from Hyundai. 

The first episode can be watched here. Competitors in the first competition include Mike Simon (AKA Dirt Perfect), Andrew Camarata, Bryan Furnace, Dave Buchakian and Geoff Dodge. Mr. Digg Ryan Williams also joined the fun as a member of the broadcast team. All events were filmed at the HD Hyundai Customer Product Center in Carnesville, Georgia, and will continue to be shared from Hyundai social platforms. 

“We had an incredible time putting this together with some of the biggest construction industry names in social media and YouTube,” says Susan Philpott, marketing manager, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment. “The sense of competition and camaraderie is clear as each competitor gives it their all throughout the events — there’s lead changes, there’s competitive drama, and it all serves to highlight the passion and skills of the construction industry.” 

“I see the National Equipment League existing somewhere at the crossroads of mixed martial arts and dirt track racing,” says Bill Elverman, commissioner of the National Equipment League. “It’s being built to give future generations an entertaining and dynamic view into an industry that we’re all passionate about. We hope operators from all around North America will take note and want to test their skills in a competition that’s fun to watch but also serves as a showcase for our industry. And we hope it provides a platform for skilled trades men and women to serve as heroes to future generations.”  

Future event dates are TBD, but the National Equipment League championship will be up for grabs throughout the year as both existing and new challengers take on the eventual champion. 

“This is definitely an ongoing, legacy championship,” says Elverman. “We want this to be like professional mixed martial arts where operators are calling each other out and continually going head-to-head with the best. If our first championship is any indication, there is excitement for that level of entertainment and competition.” 

For more information on the National Equipment League, or to inquire about competing in and sponsoring/participating in future events, email [email protected], or fill out the form at equipmentleague.com.