The “Clash” Nascar Event
Acceler8 had an incredible adventure with Nascar at the LA Memorial Coliseum for the“Clash at the Coliseum” race. We brought more than 80 students to the race on Sunday February 5. They were drawn from several different schools and programs including the Watts Labor Community Action Committee, Van Nuys High School and students from South LA thanks to a partnership with the LAPD Community Safety Partnership.
The students and the Acceler8 team were treated to a track walk before the race. Students got to explore the entire oval track and even appeared on the jumbo screens inside the venue.
The Acceler8 group met the Stewart Haas Racing #41 driver Ryan Preece, who spoke to the group and signed several different items, even giving United Rental hats away to the students.
For most of the students, this was their first visit to a NASCAR race and they certainly enjoyed every moment of the day. The group stayed until the very end to see who won the “Clash”. During that time we also got to meet Acceler8 team member Eric Kendericks from the Minnesota Vikings, who stopped by to meet everybody.
After such a successful event, the Acceler8 team is determined to repeat this next year to benefit our LA youth and hopefully inspire more students to look for opportunities within the automotive industry.
Automotive Education at the Los Angeles Police Museum
Are you interested in automotive education? If so, the Los Angeles Police Museum is the place to be! We are proud to announce that we are starting our first automotive class of 2023, offering students 14-24 an opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of car maintenance and repair. This class will provide students with the chance to acquire knowledge about the automotive industry and its various components. With experienced instructors, a range of hands-on activities, and the unique setting of the Los Angeles Police Museum, this class is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Sign up today and join us on our journey to becoming automotive education experts!
2023 Season with Formula Drift
We're really excited for Formula Drift Season 2023 and our plans and preparations. New rules, regulations, and technologies will be sure to make it one of the most exciting yet. We are currently hard at work getting ready for the upcoming Educational Experiences and are eager to share our preparations and what we have in store with you. Check back with us in the coming weeks as we continue preparing for the upcoming season.
Our 2023 season with Formula Drift kicks off at Long Beach on April 7th. We are excited to continue to bring out young men and women to the Formula Drift events to see, hear and smell the excitement. This is Fd’s 20th season and it’s turning out to be one of the biggest. We were able to have over 400 students attend Fd events last year and we are looking to get over 500 to the events this year. Thanks to our partners Formula Drift, Lucas Oil, Borla Performance, Link Engine Management, Wilwood and ID Agency for helping us make this all possible. We will be attending Long Beach, Atlanta, New Jersey, Seattle, Utah and Irwindale FD Events this year. Follow our page for updates on this exciting season.
