Matthew Dehlinger and Eufaula FFA Chapter Named Champions of 2008 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
- World Series of Tractor Restoration Crowns Winners at 81st National FFA Convention-
Indianapolis, IN, October 24, 2008 – The annual Delo Tractor Restoration Competition crowned its champions today in Indianapolis. A year’s worth of hard work came to fruition as 8 individuals and 10 teams presented their restoration projects to a panel of experts in hopes of securing the coveted national title. After two days of tough competition and rigorous evaluation, Matthew Dehlinger of the Olney FFA Chapter of Olney, IL and the team from the Eufaula FFA Chapter of Eufaula, AL prevailed in claiming the Grand Prize. The event took place at the National Future Farmers of American (FFA) Convention in Indianapolis, October 22-24.
Winners of the 2008 Chevron Delo Tractor Restoration Competition are:
Individual Competition
• Grand Prize: Matthew Dehlinger, Olney FFA, Olney, IL - 1936 John Deere A
• 1rst Runner-Up: Ishley Elmore, Decatur FFA, Decatur, TX - 1950 Farmall H
• 2nd Runner-Up: Jordan Raska, Brazos FFA, Wallis, TX - 1959 John Deere 830
Chapter Competition
• Grand Prize: Eufaula FFA, Eufaula, AL - 1946 Case DC
• 1st Runner-Up: Cotton Center FFA, Cotton Center, TX - 1961 John Deere 3010
• 2nd Runner-Up: NorthWood FFA, Nappanee, IN - 1967 John Deere 3020 Gas
“At Chevron we have been talking a lot about Human Energy, and the potential of our youth is a great example of this concept,” said Julian Cran, marketing manager, Chevron Global Lubricants. “What we love about the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition its ability to inspire kids to do things they may never have done, or even thought possible. The program also encourages participants to interact with their teachers, advisors, family, friends and community. Being involved with a program that inspires kids to ask questions, interact, learn, and in the end accomplish the incredible, is something Chevron and its Delo brand are very proud of. Although we could only crown two winners, we salute all the competitors for their incredible work.”
Since 1995, the Chevron Delo Tractor Restoration Competition has rewarded the
determination, mechanical skills and business savvy of high school aged FFA members
from around the country. Through the restoration of an antique tractor, participants
develop skills applicable to the modern business world. The skills needed for success in
the program – equipment maintenance, team work, project management, budgeting, planning and marketing – help develop the participants into future leaders in the
agriculture community.
All entrants to the Chevron Delo Tractor Restoration Competition are required to submit a workbook detailing the entire tractor restoration process, from mechanical overhauls of the engine, transmission and auxiliary and ancillary systems, to the external appearance of the tractors. This year’s entries were narrowed down to eight finalists in the individual competition and 10 finalists in the chapter competition. These finalists have been invited to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis to present their projects to a panel of five professional tractor restorers. Projects will be graded on restoration process, results and documentation, as well as oral presentation and safety precautions. The prizes in each category (individual and chapter) are as follows:
Grand Prize $2,500
First Runner-Up $1,500
Second Runner-Up $1,000
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