Two teams from Los Angeles have qualified for the 2018 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Dual National Championship Playoffs after competing at the second Engine Challenge event of the season during the 2nd annual Classic Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center, March 2-4.

To qualify for the Dual National Championship, a team must finish disassembling and reassembling a small-block Chevrolet engine in less than 33 minutes, including penalties.

Team Motive Gear from Katella High School NOCROP of Anaheim, California, placed first with a time of 26:43. In second place came team Speed Pro from Rancho Alamitos High School out of Garden Grove, California, with the time of 31:05.

In addition, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge had its second event at the Classic Auto Show. During the three-day show, Hot Rodders of Tomorrow assisted 88 youngsters taking apart and rebuilding the small Briggs and Stratton engine. According to Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, some kids waited for more than 2 hours to participate in the Engine Challenge.

The Junior Engine Challenge consists of a team of 2 individuals, with one team member being 5-18 years of age, who must completely disassemble/reassemble a complete single cylinder OHV engine, utilizing only basic hand tools. Goals of the contest are to help individuals develop great communication skills and self-esteem, problem-solving skills and understanding of an internal combustion engine, Hot Rodders of Tomorrow said.

For more information, visit HotRoddersofTomorrow.com.