Brad DeBerti is a prominent American custom car builder, professional race car driver, and television personality. Known for his incredible versatility in motorsports and innovative automotive design, he has established a strong presence across multiple automotive domains. Alongside his father Doug, Brad has built a legacy that combines high-stakes racing with world-class custom vehicle fabrication.
Early Life and Entry into Motorsports
Brad DeBerti grew up immersed in automotive culture, spending much of his youth learning fabrication skills directly from his father. Despite starting his formal racing career without prior experience, he quickly made an impact on the competitive racing scene. His natural driving instinct and dedication allowed him to rapidly adapt to various racing environments.
In his debut professional seasons, Brad earned widespread acclaim by capturing Rookie of the Year honors in both off-road racing and NASCAR. These early accomplishments demonstrated his raw driving talent and established him as one of the most promising young drivers in American motorsports. His ability to transition between off-road circuits and asphalt tracks highlighted his exceptional versatility.
Television Shows and Media Presence
Brad gained national television fame as the star of Discovery Channel's hit automotive series Twin Turbos. The show documents Brad and his father as they balance expanding their family custom build business while supporting Brad's ongoing racing ambitions. Their unique dynamic and groundbreaking vehicle builds captivated fans of custom car culture worldwide.
In addition to Twin Turbos, Brad expanded his media presence with spin-off projects such as Spoolin' Up with the DeBertis on the MotorTrend platform. These programs showcased their creative engineering solutions, behind-the-scenes shop action, and automotive challenges. Through these appearances, Brad inspired a new generation of automotive enthusiasts and builders.
Custom Car Building and Achievements
Beyond his achievements on the race track, Brad is an award-winning vehicle designer recognized by major industry organizations. He has earned prestige at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, competing in the elite Battle of the Builders competition. Among his accolades are Young Gun awards, Best in Show titles, and top design recognitions.
Some of his most famous creations include custom pre-runner trucks, high-horsepower drift builds, and specialized Ford and Toyota performance vehicles. His custom builds have even been featured prominently in major video game franchises like Forza Horizon. Brad continues to push the boundaries of automotive engineering, seamlessly blending functionality with stunning aesthetic design.