Battle of the Automotive Technicians

The Battle of the Automotive Technicians

The Battle of the Automotive Technicians started at Kelsey in 1991 as a challenge between the Automotive Service Technology program, the Agricultural Machinery Technician Program and the Heavy Equipment Mechanics Program which was used as a promotion during Kelsey Days (open house for high school students). As the excitement at the competition became known to the many schools, it became the largest attraction during their two day event.

As the popularly of the competition increased, so did the participation of businesses with their donations of prizes for the competitors and winners. Now, taking place at the Draggins Annual Car Show, the prizes are better than ever making this a very exciting competition.

Races consist of two teams with two members each, who are required to assemble a 350 cu. in. Chevrolet engine. All parts are laid out in a specified order on the bench, with no assembly allowed on the bench. Engines must be assembled with all parts supplied and run for 5 seconds With hands free of the engine. Penalty times are added for loose bolts and/or incorrect assembly. The only parts not requiring installation are the crankshaft, Camshaft, Valves and spark plugs. The Winners, declared by fastest times of each heat will advance to the finals to be held on Saturday. The entry form can be obtained on the 'Download Forms and Rules' section of the website.         

This year there are 9 teams competing for $1800.00 in cash prizes as well as Canadian Tire has donated in excess of $3000.00 worth of tools and tool boxes plus many other prizes from the following sponsors:

CANADIAN TIRE
Jubilee Ford
Wheaton Pontiac
Sherwood Chev
Auto Clearing
Meidl Honda
Kia of Saskatoon
Saskatoon Motor Products
Dodge City
Oakwood Nissan
Saskatoon Hyundai
Acura Centre
Volkswagen Centre
Sharp Auto Trim
The Rent-it-Store
3M Automotive
Sutton Group
Mainway Motors
Automotive Parts Distributors
WSSL
Sutherland Automotive
CAA Car Care Plus
Exide Batteries
All-o-Matic Transmission
Fabians Autobody
Parts Source
Federal Mogul
SGI Salvage
Precise Automotive
Signs Unlimited
Acklands Grainger
Blue Streak
Steel Met Supply
Snap on Tools
Allan Tempo Gas Station