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The Piston Foundation is happy to share information about its programs and welcomes inquiries from the press and others.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Jeff Mason
(475) 619-2395
jeff@pistonfoundation.org
Press Releases
October 21, 2025
Cristina Cheever Joins The Piston Foundation to Advance Fundraising and Strategic Development
September 1, 2025
The Piston Foundation Awards the 2025 Piston Technician Award at Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival 43
July 31, 2025
The Piston Foundation Awards Record 30 Scholarships to Future Collector Car Technicians
Mar 1, 2025
Steve Haas Joins The Piston Foundation to Drive Development and Growth
Oct 9, 2024
The Piston Foundation Expands its Board of Directors to Create More Opportunities for Young Technicians in the Car Collector World
Sep 2, 2024
The Piston Foundation Awards Third Piston Technician Award at Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival 42
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Aug 26, 2024
The Piston Foundation Announces Hearst Autos as a New Community Partner
July 25, 2024
The Piston Foundation Announces Petrolicious as its Newest Community Partner
July 17, 2024
The Piston Foundation Awards 20 Scholarships for Fall 2024 to Aspiring Auto Restoration Technicians
February 12, 2024
“FOX NASCAR EXPERIENCE” Package Latest Charity Auction on Bring a Trailer to Benefit The Piston Foundation’s Initiatives
January 24, 2024
The Piston Foundation Expands its Partnership with Bring a Trailer to Help Grow Piston Scholarships
October 23, 2023
Mazda Miata MX5 Racer and Bonneville Land Speed Record Holder Goes Up For Bid on BaT to Benefit The Piston Foundation
September 7, 2023
The Piston Foundation Awards Second Piston Technician Award at Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival 41
August 23, 2023
The Piston Foundation Awards 23 Scholarships for 2023 to Aspiring Auto Restoration Technicians
July 27, 2023
Cars For Piston Scholars Campaign Raises $31,500 for The Piston Foundation Scholarship Program
Photo Credit: Bart Cepek Photography and Adam’s Polishes
July 12, 2023
Piston Foundation Partners Again with Bring a Trailer to Benefit Cars for Piston Scholars Campaign with Car Donation from Adam’s Polishes
April 24, 2023
Piston Foundation to Auction “Brumos: An American Racing Icon” Book-Set on Bring a Trailer
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Photo credit: Visions of Power and the Brumos Collection.
March 24, 2023
Bring a Trailer’s Charity Auction Funds 27 Piston Scholarships
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Photo credit: Datsun 240Z photo courtesy of Bring a Trailer.
January 12, 2023
The Cavallino Classic Supports The Piston Foundation for Second Straight Year
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Photo credit: Ferrari photo courtesy of Justin Nardella Photography. Apprentice photo courtesy of Chris McNeil Photography and Black Horse Garage
November 30, 2022
The Piston Foundation Names Sperry Hutchinson as Manager of Development
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Photo credit: Image courtesy of the Piston Foundation
September 1, 2022
The Piston Foundation Awards 10 Inaugural Scholarships to Auto Restoration Students
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MEDIA INQUIRIES
From the Piston Blog
Piston Awards 30 Scholarships to 2025 Class of Future Technicians
Piston is thrilled to announce our 2025 Piston Scholars—30 exceptional students who share a passion for collector cars and the determination to master automotive trade skills.
Manual Transmission, Maximum Impact: Chris Gleason’s GR Corolla
Connecticut collector Chris Gleason transformed his manual-transmission Toyota GR Corolla into a Piston Foundation awareness vehicle, promoting hands-on driving experiences and skilled trade education before eventually auctioning it for the nonprofit’s programs.
Piston Scholar Zoe Carmichael Featured on Hot Wheels Local Legends
Piston Foundation alumna Zoe Carmichael was featured on Hot Wheels’ Local Legends for her workshop “Knowledge is Power” — an Auto 101 course empowering women with hands-on car skills and creating inclusive garage spaces.