Covering SEMA 2016 from the Shell Pioneering Performance Stage, we speak with the heads of the automotive industry. With stunning classics, customs, and concepts galore, the automotive aftermarket it alive and well. We explore new trends, innovative ideas, charitable programs, and tried and true brands. There is a little something for every kind of car lover at this show!
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Sung Kang and Project Underdog’s dream team join Alan Taylor and Jeff Allen on the Shell SEMA stage as they get ready to unveil the fully transformed 1972 Ford Maverick. Alexis Hernandez, Christian Quiroz and Tony Chen share their career goals as well as the deep impact the project has already had on them, including a full UTI scholarship for Alexis!
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After gaining acclaim and notoriety for his role as Han Lue in “The Fast and the Furious”, Sung Kang was left searching for a way to give back to the car community. He embarked on a new project to get wrenches into the hands of today’s youth. When Shell’s North America Marketing Manager, Don Moser, first met Sung, it was clear that they were both on the same mission. Now we learn more about Project Underdog, a program aiming to inspire a love affair of autos for the next generation.
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“Project Underdog” is the compelling web series following three young students as they set out to rebuild a 1972 Ford Maverick. The U-Dog car will be auctioned next year at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas and proceeds will supply scholarships enabling the young build team to pursue a career in the automotive industry. Fast & Furious star, Sung Kang, Universal Technical Institute Director or Business Alliances, Terry Emig, and UDreamTeam student, Alexis Hernandez, share how UTI has joined forces with the inspiring passion project.
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The Underdog Project has stirred the passion of partners and car enthusiasts worldwide! From the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA the transformation of a 1972 Ford Maverick has engaged the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands. Tune in as The Fast and the Furious Sung Kang, Mike Spagnola (VP of OEM & Product Development Programs) and Magnus Walker join us on the Shell Pioneering Performance Stage. Get ready to be inspired!
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #268
We’ve got even more content from our incredible week at SEMA! This episode we hear from Sung Kang about Project Underdog, Gene Winfield on his early drag racing days, and so many other industry leaders and automotive enthusiasts. Stick around!
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #266
It’s time for round two of our SEMA 2016 coverage at the Shell Pioneering Performance Pavilion with special guest co-host, Jeff Allen of the “Skidmarks Show”. Notable guests this week include: Shawn Langdon, Tom Cotter, Sung Kang, Don Moser, Ashley Corzine, Ethan Dometrius, Vaughn Gittin Jr., Davin Reckow, Matt Lewis, Eric Ables, Don Schumacher, Tony Schumacher, Matt Hagan, Leah Pritchett, Tommy Johnson Jr., Alexis Hernandez, Terry Emig, Joe Ray, Rudy Rivas, and Michael Grey.