Didn’t get a chance to visit the 2011 SEMA Show this year? Now you can see some of the exciting new products we have coming in 2012! We have four all-new videos showcasing our new products from our E-Street EFI system to our new E-Force supercharger system for GM 6.2L trucks! Please take a minute to check these videos out and let us know what you think.
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Edelbrock SEMA Show Videos Are Here!
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011Ohio Technical College Teams Up With Edelbrock
Friday, November 18th, 2011An interesting and unique paring of talents have joined together for the future of automotive enthusiasts. Ohio Technical College, a performance and racing technical school, joined forces with one of the leaders in automotive technology, Edelbrock Performance. The result of this unique collaboration is the Edelbrock Academy… Learn more on Street Legal TV
From Toy to Reality
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011From Toy to Reality – Students of Ohio Technical College Present Vic with a special gift
This past November something fantastic was brewing at the 2010 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Yes, the Edelbrock Supercharger kits for late model Camaro and Corvette LS2 and LS3 applications were fantastic reveals, but that’s not where we are going exactly.
At a special Press Conference, The Edelbrock Academy a newly formed program between Edelbrock and Ohio Technical College (OTC) was announced. The program will give students a solid foundation in the building and tuning of American muscle cars and performance vehicles. As part of the course, OTC students learn about engine modifications; how to install high-performance products such as exhaust, nitrous and supercharging systems; and how to conduct dyno tuning and testing, among other skills.
The press conference outlined the details of the program but there was one more special surprise to come. Secretly and unknown to Vic, the students and faculty at OTC had begun work on a custom build of a special ‘57 Chevy Bel Air to be given to Vic. Vic was surprised and moved to say the least.
Fast forward to today… On Sunday May 1, 2011 the finished vehicle will be unveiled at the 6th Annual Rev’ved Up 4 kids Charity Car Show. This will be Vic’s first time viewing the vehicle, which is loosely based on an existing Hot Wheels toy.
OTC team members Justin and Jordan Brenner are driving the vehicle from the OTC facility in Ohio to the show here in Torrance, California. Past and present OTC students and faculty who contributed to the build are also making the journey to the show to help present the vehicle to Vic.
“The1957 Chevy Bel Air was a remarkable learning tool for our students and a great way to introduce the Edelbrock Academy and showcase the type of practical and applied training students will receive,” said Justin Brenner, director of corporate development at OTC. “Students in our Classic Car Restoration as well as Racing and High Performance Programs have spent the past several months completely restoring the ’57 Chevy. Students dedicated their time transforming the car from a rusty shell of the past into a custom hot rod of the future. The Bel Air is infused with custom features and accessories including the new Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger making it a 600 horsepower ’57 Chevy.”
Many industry partners supported the project build by donating parts and services, including Edelbrock-LLC, Danchuk, Eckler’s, Fat Man Fabrications, Scoggin-Dickey and Summit Racing Equipment. A special thank you also goes out to those students from OTC who made this custom build happen: Quinton Miller from Berlin, Ohio; Alex Jacin from North Randall, Ohio; and Chad O’Leary from Janesville, Wis.
The Chevy Bel Air will be driven on this years Hot Rod Power Tour, and be displayed throughout the coming year as part of OTC’s “80 high school and 20 car show tour” to promote the Edelbrock Academy to prospective students.
To see a complete tour schedule, visit www.ohiotechnicalcollege.com.
OTC - Ohio Technical College
Left to Right: Justin Brenner of OTC, Christi Edelbrock, Vic and Nancy Edelbrock, and Tom King also of OTC
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Edelbrock is proud to be a sponsor and host the Division 7 leg of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge at this years 6th Annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show. Edelbrock has been involved with the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge since its inception.
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is an exciting Engine Building Challenge where high school automotive program teams compete against each other to see which team can tear down and rebuild a small-block Chevy engine correctly, in the shortest time possible. Teams compete regionally for scholarships to participating Automotive Technical Colleges. Winning teams advance to the exciting National competition at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This years Challenge is more exciting than ever. Word has just reached us that Ohio Technical College (OTC) and School of Automotive Machinists (SAM) have committed $530,000 each, bringing the scholarship pool to an amazing $1,060,000!
Here is the breakdown of the scholarships for each division from each college:
1st Place $5,000 each student
2nd Place $3,000 each student
3rd Place $2,000 each student
$1,000 will be awarded to each non-placing student.
Edelbrock is proud to continue supporting the future of our industry through the education of today’s youth and the wonderful program the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow have put together. Join us May 1, 2011 at the 6th Annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Car Show to see the action first hand. For more information on the program visit Hot Rodders of Tomorrow.
Information Courtesy of HROT/OTC/SAM
Edelbrock / Center for Learning Unlimited Car Show a Great Cause, a Great Success
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
The local community came out to enjoy the show
As the presenter and sponsor of the Edelbrock Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz charity car show, which benefits the Center for Learning Unlimited, of course we’re going to tell you how good the show actually was – and it’s true, it was a GREAT day. But when car enthusiasts, automotive industry vendors, local high school students of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow engine challenge, a host of food vendors and two great bands – Jupiter Ignition and Mike Pinera of the Classic Rock All Stars – get together to raise money for the children of the Center for Learning Unlimted, it doesn’t take long for the buzz to spread throughout the media and enthusiast forums. So instead of us telling you about the event, we’re going to rely on the third party media and participants to share their thoughts.
StreetLegal TV – “…the 5th annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz was an absolute blast to attend…”
Popular Hot Rodding Magazine – “…this is an annual event that we’ve taken a liking to because Edelbrock has so many things going on and it’s for a really good cause…”
Corvette Forum Post – “…Edelbrocks always put on a first class show, with Vic’s Museum open and packed full of beautiful cars, Hot Rod TV broadcasting live, Vic was signing autographs…”
Digital Throttle – “…The show and dinner Saturday night, raised money for the Center for Learning Unlimited a great local center for children with special learning needs…”
View of concessions and beer garden
Please remember us for next year as the 6th Annual Edelbrock Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz charity car show, benefitting the Center for Learning Unlimted, will take place at Vic’s Garage in Torrance, CA on May 1, 2011!
Jupiter Ignition took center stage with an outstanding performance
Mike Pinera of the Classic Rock All Stars volunteered his time to entertain the crowd
Special Thanks to:
- All car show participants
- The bands: Jupiter Ignition and Mike Pinera
- Boy Scouts of San Gabriel Valley
- All of our Vendors who committed their Sunday to supporting the event
- The city of Torrance, Ca
- Vic and Nancy Edelbrock
- Our volunteers, we couldn’t pull it off with out your time and support
The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow wow'd the crowd as North Orange County ROP won with a blazing fast time of 36:18
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