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This Mazda Miata Is Going Straight to One-Sixty

Harvey Siegel has donated his prized race car to the Cars for Piston Scholar campaign. This Spec Miata racer and a Bonneville land speed record holder will be featured at MiataCon and auction to support the Piston scholarship program.

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The 2023 Piston Technician Award at Lime Rock Historic Festival 41

In a pit lane ceremony at the Lime Rock Historic Festival 41, The Piston Foundation awarded Chris Kvaka from Vintage Racing Services with the 2023 Piston Technician Award. The award was presented by racing driver Joe Colasacco and Lime Rock CEO Dickie Reigel during an amazing weekend of vintage racing.

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Piston Awards 23 Scholarships to Aspiring Technicians

Piston Foundation scholarships totalling $105,000 have been awarded to 23 deserving students. Through the support of our donors, we’re helping these young people get the education they need to start a career in the collector car industry.

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Piston Scholar Joshua Warner is Focused on the Inside Job

From reassembling chainsaw motors to studying automotive restoration at McPherson College, Piston Scholar Joshua Warner has come to the realization that becoming a custom automotive upholsterer is his life’s goal.

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Piston Scholar Jasper Fedders Learns the Tricks of His Trade

From searching Google and YouTube videos for tech tips to finally taking courses at McPherson College, Jasper Fedders is closer to finding his niche in the car restoration world. He’s worked hard to pursue his dream and he’s got real-world advice for aspiring technicians and their parents.

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