SIU Automotive Technology Organization - Saluki Racing Nova April 23, 2022, Sat, I-57 Drag Strip
Schedule
Sat Apr 23 2022 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Location
I57 Dragstrip | Benton, IL
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SIU Automotive Technology Organization - Saluki Racing NovaApril 23, 2022, Saturday
I-57 Drag Strip
6112 Hill City Rd
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-6039
Admission: 10.00
1966 CHEVY NOVA - SIU Automotive Technology Organization - Saluki Racing Nova
Filmed, 2011:
https://www.pbs.org/video/wsiu-infocus-i-57-drag-racing/
1966 Chevy Nova SPECS:
• Dart 400 Small Block, 625 HP
• Full Roll Cage
• Turbo 400 Transmission
• 4-Link Suspension & 14” Slicks
• 6.325s, 113 mph, 1/8 Mile
MORE INFO:
• Vehicle built and maintained by Students and Alumnus
• Funded by donations and fundraising.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION
We work to build character, skills, and our careers.
We do this through:
Industry Connections
• We arrange opportunities to visit various industry locations each year and attend guest lectures.
• We discover career opportunities, study new skills, and learn about industry advancement.
Community Service
• We inspect vehicles from the surrounding community to build communication skills and civic responsibility.
• ASE Test Prep Clinics where upperclassmen tutor students in preparation for certification exams.
• Open Shop Nights where we continue to gain valuable technical skills outside of the classroom.
• Restoration and Fabrication projects allow us to gain hands-on experience in restoring a 1954 Chevrolet 1-ton Grain Truck
• Our motorsports teams allow us to building, service, repair, and of course drive our race vehicles.
• Current motorsports teams include our
o 1966 Chevy Nova Super Sport drag racing team
o 1994 Honda Del Sol auto cross racing team
o In development 1969 Chevy C-10 drag racing team.
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