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Passing The Torch
In this Marathon, the next generation keeps us running
Some of the most valuable resources in our industry are not the cars or parts themselves. It’s the ability to repair and restore them. It is our mission to ensure that these skills find their way to new mechanics, upholsterers and engineers. And there are many ways for you to help us do that.
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SUPPORT SKILLED TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS
Supporting the Piston Foundation with a tax deductible donation is the way all of us who share a passion for cars can help build a sustainable future for our car community.
Sponsor a Piston Scholar
Help an student start their career in Auto Restoration.
Piston Foundation scholarships are awarded to aspiring technicians to help them begin an auto restoration career. Give to the car culture you love. 100% goes to fund scholarships.
Founders Club
Join Your Peers and Make a Difference
The Founders Club is a unique group of car enthusiasts and collectors who are helping us provide skilled trade education and create career opportunities in the collector car industry.
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Donate Your Time and Talents
We’re always looking to welcome more car enthusiasts into our circle. If you or someone you know would like to contribute to our cause, we would love to hear from you.
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Support Our Programs, Engage Your Customers and Your Community
Become a sponsor or underwriter and help support education and training for aspiring technicians and the grassroots needs of your customers and community.
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From the Piston Blog
Brumos Ultimate Artists Book Auction Supports Piston Scholarships
We’re auctioning a one-of-a-kind artist edition of Sean Cridland’s book, “Brumos: An American Racing Icon.” The three-volume book set documents the famous Porsche racing team’s extensive 120-year history and features a hand-painted slipcase by motorsports artist Thiago Romero. This signed “author’s proof” will be a coveted collectible.
Piston Scholar Ethan Heck is Off to the Races
21-year-old Ethan Heck is a student at Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolled in the Motorsports Vehicle Technology program. While most recipients of the inaugural Piston Scholarships focus primarily on acquiring the skills to restore and/or work on classic and older cars, Ethan “stumbled across videos of stage rallying on the Internet,” at a young age and instantly knew he wanted to be a racing mechanic.
Piston Scholar Zoe Carmichael Loves Her Volkswagen
Zoe Carmichael, 27, is on the verge of turning her knack for repairing her beloved Volkswagen into a restoration profession. She is a non-traditional student at McPherson College and one of the inaugural recipients of the Piston Fund Scholarships in 2022 for students who wish to pursue hands-on careers in the collector car industry.
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