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Fueling Futures with Project Underdog and Universal Technical Institute

Post author:Lauren Fix
Post published:December 9, 2016
Post category:Video

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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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SEMA 2016: Building a Community | #268

Post author:Lauren Fix
Post published:December 3, 2016
Post category:Podcast

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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!

[00:00:00] Tapout is Born
[00:08:59] Engineering Explained
[00:12:30] The Most Accessorized Vehicle
[00:19:51] Creating a Community
[00:29:57] Artistic Expression
[00:35:48] Hostile Wheels
[00:42:09] Coker Tire
[00:48:53] Project Underdog Design
[00:54:40] Straight Out of a Movie
[01:02:02] The Making of a Maverick
[01:11:12] Grudge Race
[01:18:03] Winfield and his Work

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SEMA 2016: Pedal-to-the-Metal Performance | #266

Post author:Lauren Fix
Post published:November 19, 2016
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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.

[00:00:00] Just Like Dad
[00:06:11] Thrill of the Hunt
[00:12:30] Opportunity Embodied
[00:19:51] Like Father, Like Daughter
[00:29:43] Skidmarks Show Origin Story
[00:35:50] Vaughn’s Dream Mustang
[00:42:10] Meet “The Wrenchmen”
[00:49:24] The Mad Scientist
[00:54:41] A Winning Family Legacy
[01:02:03] DSR for the Win
[01:11:32] Fueling Futures
[01:18:03] Busting Stereotypes

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