Jason Nielson – Scholarship Recipient and SkillsUSA Gold Medal Winner! When choosing an applicant to receive the Auto-Expo scholarship, we look for someone who is highly motivated and good at their craft. Jason Nielsen, who is in the Collision Repair program, exhibits these qualities. He is currently taking a full-time school load to be an auto-body painter while he works full-time at a body shop. Last year he trained tirelessly to compete in the UVU and State Skills USA competition and took first in both competitions. At the 2011 National Skills USA Competitions, he won a gold medal. Jason’s passion is painting and wants to have his own shop someday. It is very rewarding to him when he has finished a paint job. He is grateful to receive this scholarship, because he knows it will spring board him into an automotive career. This is especially important since he will be getting married soon. He promises to work hard and keep his grades up so he can accomplish his goals.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce and to help each student excel. To learn more about SkillsUSA, go to www.skillsusa.org.
Alex Gehring– Scholarship RecipientGrowing up in a creative environment taught him to appreciate ordinary objects of art. He could see the artistic quality in cars and developed a love for them while he was still young. When he was old enough to drive, he started to work on his owncar as means of saving money, but soon found out that he enjoyed it and decided it was a career he wanted to pursue. He loves to watch auto races and wants to get involved in local racing circuits. One day, he and his wife want to start a non-profit organization that will fix and donate cars to single parents, and needy families.
Learn about the Auto Expo: Video 25th Anniversary Auto Expo and Swap Meet May 19th Auto Expo Commercial (Rain or shine)At Thanksgiving Point, I-15 Exit 285Electric Park-Lot S3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT Online registration is now CLOSED. You may still register on the day of the show. All entries on the day of the show will be $25.00. Thanksgiving Point Directional Map
Special Guest: Dennis Gage from the TV Show My Classic Car
This year we are featuring "City of Salt Lake" Bonneville Salt Flats Racer thanks to Butch Graham (son of Athol Graham)
Also featured is the BATMOBILE provided by Semi Service Inc.
We will also be featuring Race Cars from the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association along with cars from the Ardell Brown and H. DeWayne Ashmead collections.
Swap Meet Information Registration on day of Swap Meet May 18, 12 pm to 4 pm May 19, 7 am to 4 pm 20 X 20 Stalls $25 each Free Parking Free to Public
Attending the UVU BBQ? Construction around UVU Those coming from the freeway (from the north and south) should take the Orem Center Street exit. Then they need to access campus by coming on S. 1200 West Street and turn left onto College Drive between the Wolverine Service Center and the Hal Wing Track. If you are coming from Orem you can access by 400 West by taking W. 960 South Street or Wolverine Way. Click below for a map of campus. Follow the black arrows to the X. Campus Map
1. To provide funding for scholarships for UVU students involved in Automotive Training Programs.
2. Preservation of the automotive tradition through showcasing quality vintage and modern vehicles and workmanship.
3. To prepare and train people for a career in the Automotive Field. ALL ABOUT THE CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET In May 2011, Utah Valley University hosted the 24th annual Auto Expo and Swap Meet. The event continually welcomes thousands of spectators and has had more than 700 car/ motorcycle entries which are eligible for over 120 awards. The Auto Expo is among the largest car shows in Utah and features local car/motorcycle clubs as well as unique private collections.
On Friday afternoon, the activities start with a pre-event social at Barber Brothers in Spanish Fork. At 5:30 pm, the cars start to cruise from Barber Brothers to Utah Lake State Park and then onto the UVU Automotive compound for live music and a barbeque. Not only is there great food and entertainment on Friday evening, it is a great opportunity to see the facility here at UVU and talk to someone about the Automotive Technology programs.
The car show follows on Saturday with a day filled with great cars and family entertainment. In addition to the car show, part of the package is the largest Automotive Swap Meet in Utah that draws people from all over the northwest. All the proceeds from the Auto Expo and Swap Meet are used for scholarships to award to UVU Automotive students. In the last few years 6 students received scholarships! I challenge you to see all there is to see and do in the one day and remember that all proceeds exceeding show costs will be donated to scholarships for auto, diesel and collision repair students at UVU. Great cars, great entertainment and a great cause what more could you ask for?
UVU Auto Expo Contact: Kim Chiu 801-863-8563 or chiuki@uvu.edu Swap Meet Contact: Steve Clark 801-592-0312
