There are Many
Ways to Get
Involved
to
to
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.
Give TO THE CAR COMMUNITY
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.
Cars for Piston Scholars
DONATE YOUR COLLECTOR CAR TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS.
Turn your collector car into education and hands-on training for aspiring collector car technicians. Your car can change lives. 100% goes to our scholarship program.
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 our scholarship program.
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.
Volunteer
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.
Be a Sponsor or Underwriter
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.
Donate
Today
Support skilled trade education for future auto restoration technicians.
From the Piston Blog
Piston Technician Award Presented at Historic Festival 42
The Piston Foundation, in partnership with Lime Rock Park, presented its third annual Piston Technician Award to Davin Lindy of Brown Brothers Racing during the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 42. Davin’s trophy was designed and fabricated by an auto-tech student at J.M. Wright Technical High School in Stamford, CT.
The Piston Foundation Announces Petrolicious as its Newest Community Partner
“I’m excited to welcome Petrolicious as our newest Piston Community Partner, Petrolicious is all about the passion for collector cars, and so is The Piston Foundation. We look forward to being a part of the Petrolicious community and working together to raise funds for the Piston scholarship program which supports education, training, and job opportunities for the next generation of collector car technicians.”
~ Jeff Mason, President and COO of The Piston Foundation
Piston Awards 20 Scholarships to its Fall Class of 2024 Scholars
The Piston Foundation is proud to announce the Fall 2024 class of Piston Scholars. Each of these scholars is a bright and exciting talent with a passion for collector cars and the drive to learn the skills of automotive restoration. Like other Piston Scholars before them, these aspiring technicians will join the collector car community as part of a new generation ready to preserve the past and build the future.
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