The twenty-second annual Weber State University Automotive Contest (written portion) was held on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. There were approximately 800 participants from 52 schools, from 5 states this year (Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada & Wyoming). The students took a 50 question test which covers five automotive ASE areas.
Approximately 550 students took the written test at Weber State University, with another 250 taking a proctored test in locations outside a 200-mile radius of WSU.
The Rock Crawlers were favorites of the students. Thanks Chris McGee!
The winners of the written contest were announced at the Dee Events Center.
Ed Schirner, Clearfield High School automotive instructor, receives recognition for sending the most incoming freshmen to Weber State University's Automotive Technology programs for the 2007-2008 school year. A 2002 Dodge Dakota was donated to Clearfield High School's automotive program by Weber State University for training.
Corey Spencer and Tom Housley (not shown), Layton High School automotive instructors, receive recognition for having the most students from their high school graduate from Weber State University's Automotive Technology programs over the past five years. A 2005 Chrysler Sebring convertible was donated to Layton High School's automotive program by Weber State University for training.
The following twenty-four schools qualified for the Skills/Hands-on portion of the contest which will be held on January 17, 2008. Two students will be selected by their teacher to compete for a set of tools, a one year tuition waiver scholarship from Weber State University, and the chance for their school to win a late model car. They also qualify to participate in the “Educational Trip” to California, which will be Febuary, 2008.
