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PISTON SCHOLAR ZACHARY WIERNUSZ UPHOLDS THE FAMILY TRADITION

Twenty-one-year-old Zachary Wiernusz loves classic cars. From an early age, he couldn’t help but follow his passion to work on them. After all, his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father were car nuts. Now, Zach is eager to continue the family tradition. 

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Piston Scholar Lindzie Archer is Discovering Her Automotive Career

At 14 years old, Lindzie Archer discovered she loved performing oil changes and working on her dad’s Toyota 4 Runner and 2008 Ford Escape. Now, at 21 years old, Lindzie attends McPherson College, taking chassis restoration, machining technology, automotive trim and drawing classes in her Junior year.

Apprenticeships

Piston Apprentice #1: Franko Montoya

Although Franko Montoya had a budding interest in cars while in his teens, his true passion for working on them didn’t surface until he began attending McPherson College, known for its outstanding car restoration curriculum. He didn’t realize that his passion could turn into a career. Today, at the age of 25, he is The Piston Academy’s first apprentice.

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FOX NASCAR Race Weekend Experience for Auction

FOX Sports has donated a one-of-a-kind NASCAR Cup Series race weekend experience. The winner and guests will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the FOX TV compound at the race of their choice and get to meet FOX Sports broadcasting legend Mike Joy and FOX analysts Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick.

Piston Stories

Announcing Piston’s Partnership with Bring a Trailer

The Piston Foundation is proud to announce its official partnership with Bring a Trailer. Through this expanded partnership Piston and BaT will continue working together to serve the grassroots needs of the car community.

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