Writing a grant to buy a Stocker for our HS

[Ronnie Smith Jr]

You might look into the program that Clay Millican did a couple of years ago when he hosted Burnout. There may be something there that may benefit you. I thought he also did something with 2 high school vo-tech shops competing against each other too. Can't seem to locate that program.

FWIW

[THE LEGEND]

The high school show was good. I loved it. Problem was the 2nd season one of the teachers was'nt real smart and they never aired season 3. I was told season 3 was fimed and one scool was in NC but never aired.
Chip Johnson

[stocker4046]

In 2003, working with a local high school auto tech course and seeveral dealerships, we (racers, not educators) used a different approach and formed a 501(c)(3)organization "Baton Rouge SMART Program". Donation of equipment, parts and money were obtained as tax deductions. The H.S. students then starting building a race car from a recovery yard provided car. Racers/dealerships provided technical, as well as business, speakers/help. Race cars were used by other teachers in reading, science, math and physics classes, as well as serving as mentors in these subjects. The dealerships were able to hire graduates. After the first year the school board asked that the group work in two other schools. Only the original school construced a car and the teacher drove the car.

NHRA-U. S. Army youth services films/hand outs were used, coupled with trips to local and national races.

Fund were also made available for non automotive school activities/tips and scholarships.

If you are not aware, check with the library to see if they have purchased one of the web search program that not only identifies foundations but the names of board members. Federal key word search "cfda.gov".

Thanks for all of the comments and positive response guys. They're truly appreciated. I'm still waiting for the grant coordinator to sign-off on it but from talking to everyone involved initially they seem to be excited and see the benefit of the program. I plan to pull up this forum when I personally meet with the person that will approve it.

We are in East Texas about an hour from Ennis and Crandall. I was thinking we could run NHRA and IHRA but I see that Crandall isn't hosing a points meet this year. We'll see about that when the time comes.

Bernie ... your car is exactly what we are looking for. I raced a '95 Impala SS in Pure Stock when I lived in NC so I'm fairly comfortable with the LT1. I was wanting an EFI car so that the students could see how it was tuned from the laptop. I've been looking at Dean's '98 Firebird and there is a also a '94 Camaro stick car on racingjunk now. I'm sure it will be after Christmas until I get the go-ahead so I'll try to call you when we get back from break to discuss the program and your car if it's still available.

[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by Ronnie Smith Jr

You might look into the program that Clay Millican did a couple of years ago when he hosted Burnout. There may be something there that may benefit you. I thought he also did something with 2 high school vo-tech shops competing against each other too. Can't seem to locate that program.

FWIW

Drag Race High

http://www.speedtv.com/gallery/view/939721/218431

http://www.speedtv.com/programs/drag-race-high/

[Ronnie Smith Jr]

Originally Posted by Charlie A

Drag Race High

http://www.speedtv.com/gallery/view/939721/218431

http://www.speedtv.com/programs/drag-race-high/

Thanks Charlie! Sometimers setting in I guess...

I did see that show and enjoyed it. We don't have the automotive shop, tools, equipment to build a race car from scratch. We are fortunate enough to have a tiny (pardon the pun) small engines class that has a few hand tools and an extra bay in the shop we could store the car. Also, the kids I'm working with are very low income minorities that I honestly don't think would have the patience to stick with it if we did. My thinking is to buy something turn-key that someone else has already invested the time and money in building and sorting out. Plus, everyone knows you can buy an LT1 Stocker, for example, for about half of what is invested in them. Our kids would respond well to something that was done and they could see and hear right away. I know that's not the best way to go but kids are different today. I've been in education for almost 20 years and kids aren't patient anymore and don't know how to set goals and work persistently towards them. There is still a ton of teaching, motivation, and encouragement that can come from what we are proposing.

[mannymen]

Don't just think about Math and Science. Some may not like working on the car, getting dirty or thinking about how it works. Others may like to think about the Marketing and Finance side of things, which could pull in more students and more faculty members. You could cover all bases with this type of program to keep everyone involved. If you want the board members to sign off on this then show them how it can affect everyone

You could easily build many teams to do the following:
Logistics
Inventory
Shipping and Receiving
Accounting
Marketing
Engineering
Tuning & General Maintenance (brakes, suspension etc...)

You get the idea and this could give everyone some great experience.


How many times do you see these shows on TV and see many of the kids standing around.




Thanks
Manny

[Terry Cain]

I taught HS machine shop for several years. The first year I taught I was trying to teach about gear ratio's and come up with a chart showing gear ratio's vs. 1/4 mile performance.
I always had a couple kids that once they saw it and talked about it started to get the point and "a light clicked on" with them. Best job I ever had but also the most demanding.

[Bernie Cunningham]

Scott,
I tried to reply to your PM but it wouldn't go thru. I will send you the spec sheet and lots of photo's of the rebuild.
My e-mail address is bonzaproducts@att.net