SEVEN NEW TEAMS QUALIFY FOR DUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT ATLANTA MOTORAMA
image004.jpgJoliet, IL. -The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge started their second half of the schedule at the Summit Atlanta Motorama in Atlanta April 28th and 29th. At the Motorama a total of eleven schools from Alabama and Georgia participated, fielding 19 teams. Of the 19, seven new teams qualified.
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.
Atlanta Motorama Qualifiers:
Team Considine Sales & Marketing – Jacksonville North Pulaski High School #1, Jacksonville AR. Time – 26:41
Team Pertronix – Monticello Occupational Education Center #1, Monticello, AR. Time – 27:50
Team Summit Racing – Peach County High School #1, Fort Valley GA. Time – 28:41
Team Derale Performance – Maxwell High School of Technology #1, Lawrenceville, GA. Time – 32:03
Team Fel-Pro – Sylvan Hills High School #1, Sherwood, AR. Time 32:22
Team R&R Marketing – Etowah High School #1, Woodstock, GA. Time – 32:26
Team Champion Spark Plugs – Maxwell High School of Technology #2, Lawrenceville, GA. Time – 32:31
Hot Rodders now has thirty-three teams that have qualified for the Dual National Championship and six qualifying events left before the end of the season.
HROT Junior Engine Challenge a big hit at Cruise-in!
Image may contain: 1 person, sittingThe weather was hot in Atlanta and so was the action in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Jr Engine Challenge booth as part of the Summit Motorama at Atlanta Motor Speedway! Kids of all ages were very excited to see youngsters using tools and working on the engine. Several participants spent several hours at the display building the engine multiple times throughout the day! The challenge is very simple a team comprised of 2 individuals; one team member must be 5-18 years of age must completely disassemble/reassemble a complete single cylinder OHV engine, utilizing only basic hand tools. Some of the goals of the premise behind this contest are to help individuals develop great communication skills and self-esteem. The contest also has a goal of helping youngsters develop great problem-solving skills and an understanding of an internal combustion engine.
Parker Edwards a 3rd grade student from Bethlehem, GA was attending the event to watch her older sister compete in the High School Engine Challenge and was elated to find out that she could also get in on an engine build! Parker got “Geared up” for the build, wearing a bandana, safety glasses, and shop towel around her waist just like her big sister! Parker started her build with a 3, 2, 1, go countdown just like on the big engine and away she went! Parker was all smiles as she worked diligently learning about and working on the Briggs and Stratton engine. When Parker finished disassembly she ran around the front of the Jr engine table, as her older sister watched in support and cheered her on as she began the rebuild procedures! As she completed the experience she was elated and said she can’t wait to be able to work on the big engine someday just like her sister and be part of a high school team!
The next opportunity to participate will be at the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow event being hosted at Edelbrock, May 5th at Vic’s Garage in Torrance, California. Students will be able to demo and be trained on the single cylinder engine. Be sure to check the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow schedule for an event near you and join in on the exciting action!