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Team E3 Spark Plugs Secures 2021 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship

Following three days of competition at the 2021 PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) has announced its 2021 National Champion team as the high school squad E3 Spark Plugs from Burton Center for Arts & Technology in Virginia. “It was good to be back, and [we] appreciate all the support

Engine Building Competition Promotes STEM Education Among H.S. Students

Modern vehicles are powered by sophisticated digital systems – requiring knowledge in each of the STEM areas. Students interested in auto technology are able to combine a strong foundation of STEM education with technology-based, hands-on opportunities.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Results from the Big 3 Event Weekend

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow updates from the York Tech and Tulsa Tech events.

Team Vibrant Performance Wins 2018 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship

A total of forty-four teams competed at the SEMA and PRI shows just to get into the Elite Eight competition. The top four SEMA show seeds against the top four PRI show seeds.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Heads to Indy

The First Half of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge 2018 Dual Championship took place at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It included 27 teams from coast to coast to battle to be one of the Top 4 teams to move on and compete in the Elite 8 playoffs for the 2018 National Championship at the PRI Show.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow 2018 Season Recap

The 2018 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow season may have come to a close, so here’s a recap of the 14 qualifying events, in 11 states with 55 different schools from across the country competing for $4.2 million of scholarships.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Season Reaches Halfway Point

With the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge’s seventh event at the Chattanooga Cruise-in in Tennessee on April 14, they have reached the halfway point of the HROT season. At the Cruise-in a total of seven schools from Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee participated, fielding 15 teams, five of which qualified.

First STEM Days Opens Eyes for 94 Fifth Graders to the Engine World

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge completed its first ever STEM Day last Friday, April 20 at the Universal Technical Institute in Lisle, IL. Ninety-Four 5th graders from Ranch View Elementary School in Naperville, IL came on a field trip to learn about how STEM relates to the automotive field.

7 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Teams Qualify at UTI/NASCAR Technical Institute

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge’s fifth event of the season was held at the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC. March 31st. A total of four schools from Georgia and Virginia fielding 11 teams competed.

Three Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Teams Qualify at Summit Piston Powered Autorama

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge’s third event of the 2018 season was held at the Summit Piston Powered AutoRama in Cleveland on March 16 – 18. There eight teams from three states competed to qualify for the Dual National Championship held at the SEMA and PRI Show later this year.

Two Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Teams Punch Ticket to the Dual National Championship Playoffs

Two teams from the Los Angeles area have punched their ticket to the 2018 Dual National Championship Playoffs coming up in November and December at the SEMA Show and PRI show, respectively.

Four Teams Qualify for Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Dual National Championship

Twenty-five teams competed at the RP Expo, and four will advance to the Dual National Championship held later this year at the SEMA and PRI Shows.