‘Project Underdog’ Ford Maverick Sells For $95,000 At Barrett-Jackson
The ’72 Ford Maverick built at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA, under the tutelage of actor Sung Kang sold for $95,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction, October 21, in Las Vegas.
Society Of Collision Repair Specialists Releases New Video On Spot Welding
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has released the newest SCRS Education Committee video, which focuses on squeeze-type resistance spot welding.
SCRS, March Taylor Memorial Fund Award Tool Scholarships To SkillsUSA Gold Medalists
For the third consecutive year, SCRS and MTMF have partnered to provide a $1,250 tool scholarship to each of the SkillsUSA National Championship Gold Medalists at the high school and post-secondary levels to help the recipients secure tools they can use as they enter the trade.
Quaker State Announces Top High School Of 2016 ‘Best In Class Challenge’
Quaker State announces the winner of the “Best in Class Challenge,” a six-week automotive education program featuring high school auto shops from across the U.S.
Ranken Technical College Named 2016 School of the Year
Based in St. Louis, MO, Ranken is the ninth recipient of the annual program to find and name the best technical training school in the country.
AAM Group’s Parts Pro Announces Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow Sponsorship
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, which began in 2008 and is sponsored by many of the biggest names in the performance aftermarket, tests the ability of elite student teams to quickly and accurately tear down an engine and rebuild it to operational condition – often in 20 minutes or less.
Crowder’s Automotive Tech Program Receives NATEF Accreditation
The Crowder College auto tech program recently received NATEF accreditation.
WELD Renews Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow Sponsorship
Recognizing the opportunity to support young people in their pursuit of an automotive career, WELD has renewed its sponsorship of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge program. WELD has been a HROT sponsor since 2013.
C.R. Laurence Partners With Auto Glass University For Southwest Workshop
AGU will teach students the fundamentals of working in the automotive glass industry. Classes not only focus on technical training, but also cover best practices, customer service, safety and regulatory compliance. The training is ideal for beginners, current auto glass technicians seeking certification and experienced installers who wish to stay current.
NASCAR And UTI Announce 10-Year Partnership Extension
Recently, at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NASCAR and Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced a 10-year partnership extension, ensuring their official partnership will continue providing training for students seeking employment in the motorsports and automotive services industries.
