2023 SEMA Playoff Results
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow 2023 SEMA Playoff: High School Teams Excel in Automotive Engine Building Challenge
Las Vegas, NV: The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow 2023 SEMA Playoff, an exhilarating three-day event held in Las Vegas, NV, showcased exceptional high school talents in automotive engine building. The competition, which tested both technical skills and teamwork, concluded with the selection of the top five teams advancing to the Elite Ten Championship at the PRI Show in Indianapolis, IN.
Competition Overview:
- Event Duration: The playoff spanned over three days, challenging students' endurance and consistency.
- Rounds of Competition: Each participating team competed four times, demonstrating their prowess in disassembling and reassembling a small-block V8 engine.
- Scoring Mechanism: Teams were allowed to discard their slowest time, focusing on the average of their three best performances. Additionally, penalty seconds were added based on the results of a written test, emphasizing the importance of theoretical knowledge along with practical skills.
Team Dynamics and Learning:
- Collaborative Effort: Success in the competition was heavily dependent on effective teamwork, strategic planning, and communication.
- Educational Impact: The event provided a platform for students to apply their classroom learning in a practical setting, promoting skill development and highlighting potential career paths in automotive technology.
Final Standings and Advancements:
The competition culminated with the selection of the top five teams based on their performance and test scores. These teams will advance to the Elite Ten Championship, where they will compete against the top teams from the PRI Playoffs.
|
Ranking |
School |
State |
Instructor |
Final |
|
1st |
Lakeshore High School Team 1 Fluidampr |
MI |
Doug Haygood |
0:25:21 |
|
2nd |
CD Hylton High School Team 1 SCAT |
VA |
Eddie Stevens |
0:25:53 |
|
3rd |
Birdville High School Team 1 Howards Cams |
TX |
Jessie Hackfield |
0:27:15 |
|
4th |
Birdville High School Team 2 Engine Pro |
TX |
Aaron Lescallet |
0:28:08 |
|
5th |
Pontotoc Tech Center Team 1 Comp Cams |
OK |
Nathan Dial |
0:30:12 |
|
6th |
Pontotoc Tech Center Team 2 Holley |
OK |
Nathan Dial |
0:30:20 |
|
7th |
Tulsa Tech Center Team 1 Simpson |
OK |
Greg Gilliam |
0:30:56 |
|
8th |
South Elgin High School Team 1 Edelbrock |
IL |
LeeAnne Driscoll |
0:31:31 |
|
9th |
Mid America Technolgy Center Team 1 Tuner School |
OK |
Alex Jurado |
0:31:45 |
|
10th |
South Elgin High School Team 2 Meziere |
IL |
Casey Gebala |
0:34:43 |
|
11th |
Dimmitt High School Team 1 ACC Performance |
TX |
Jose Gonzalez |
0:35:29 |
|
12th |
Parkland College Team 1 Atech |
IL |
Adam Karch |
0:36:45 |
|
13th |
Agoura High School Team 1 Hedman |
CA |
Josh Landerer |
0:38:42 |
|
14th |
Bonneville High School Team 1 Winners Circle |
UT |
Adam Arndt |
0:39:52 |
|
15th |
Agoura High School Team 2 AFR |
CA |
Josh Landerer |
0:40:15 |
|
16th |
Burton Center Team 2 Painless |
VA |
Steve Hoback |
0:41:29 |
|
17th |
Alhambra High School Team 1 Mahle |
CA |
Brian Wheeler |
0:42:01 |
Future Prospects:
The Elite Ten Championship promises to be a highly competitive and challenging event, where teams will showcase their advanced skills and compete for top honors in automotive engine building.
About Hot Rodders of Tomorrow:
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is an organization dedicated to fostering technical skills and interest in automotive mechanics among high school students, providing a valuable platform for practical learning and career development.