SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, has announced the finalists for its 2016 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition, now in its 21st year of the program. The event will bring the nation’s top teen tractor restoration specialists to Indianapolis, IN – during the 89th National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Convention – to compete for the national title.
More than 25 entries this year have been narrowed down to 12 finalists, who will present their projects to a panel of four seasoned tractor restoration experts. Each project will be graded on the restoration process, safety precautions, results, documentation and their oral presentation.
The Delo Grand Champion will be awarded $10,000, the Delo Reserve Champion receives $5,000 and Third Place Champion takes home $3,000.
The finalists for the 2016 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition are:
- Austin Haywood, Hastings FFA, Hastings, MI: 1957 Farmall 350 Diesel
- Carson Rose, El Campo FFA, El Campo, TX: 1955 John Deere 50
- Devin Haywood, Hastings FFA, Hastings, MI: 1950 Farmall Demonstrator Cub
- Donald Hershaw, River Falls FFA, River Falls, WI: 1959 Oliver 950
- Drake Davis, Southmont FFA, Crawfordsville, IN: 1977 International 1086
- Leo Davila, Dubiski Career High School FFA, Grand Prairie, TX: 1966 John Deere 3020
- Locust Trace FFA, Lexington, KY: 1967 Case 830 Comfort King
- Matthew Machicek, Rogers FFA, Rogers, TX: 1966 Oliver 1550 LPG
- Parker Goebel, Cuero FFA, Cuero, TX: 1979 International Harvester 886
- Ryan Ullom, Rockwall FFA, Rockwall, TX: 1947 Farmall B
- Ryder Merta, El Campo FFA, El Campo, TX: 1924 Holt M-35 (2 Ton) Crawler
- Corey Verstraeten, Southwest High School FFA, San Antonio, TX: 1971 Oliver 1855
“We are excited in seeing this program continue to grow over the years, as we have had one of the largest group of entries in its 21-year history,” said Dan Holdmeyer, Industrial and Coolants Brand Manager, Chevron Products Company. “This is not just a summer school program, this is a competition that changes students’ lives and impacts our future leaders learning skills they can use throughout their lives. These are outstanding young women and men competing in the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition.”
About the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
Since 1995 the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition has rewarded the determination, mechanical skills and business savvy of high school-aged tractor restoration experts from around the country. Through the restoration of an antique tractor, participants develop skills applicable to the modern business world. The skills needed for success in the program – equipment maintenance, teamwork, project management, budgeting, planning and marketing – help develop the participants into future leaders in the agriculture community.
All entrants to the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition are required to submit a workbook detailing the entire tractor restoration process, from mechanical overhauls of the engine, transmission and auxiliary and ancillary systems, to the external appearance of the tractors. The 12 finalists are to present their projects to a panel of four professional tractor restorers during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Projects are graded on restoration process, hands-on learning, results and documentation, as well as oral presentation and safety precautions.
For more about the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition, go to: www.DeloTractorRestorationCompetition.com
Follow the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition Online
The Delo Tractor Restoration Competition can be followed on various social media channels, including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
During the finals competition on October 19 and 20, event updates and the results will be posted on the program’s Facebook page in real time.
Chevron’s Delo Product Family
Chevron’s Delo product family includes engine oils, premium lubricants and extended life coolants that provide premium performance and bottom-line value for diesel powered vehicles. All Delo products are covered under the Delo Warranty Plus program, which provides bumper-to-bumper protection against lubricant and coolant related failures as described in the Delo Warranty.
More information on Delo products can be found at: www.ChevronDelo.com
About Chevron Products Company
Chevron Products Company is a division of an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) headquartered in San Ramon, CA. A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed through this organization. Select brands include Havoline®, Delo® and Havoline Xpress Lube®. Chevron Intellectual Property, LLC owns patented technology in advanced lubricants products, new generation base oil technology and coolants.
For more information go to: www.ChevronLubricants.com
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