Joshua Supak and Decatur FFA Chapter Named Champions of 2007 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
-80th National FFA Convention Sets the Stage for World Series of Tractor Restoration-
Indianapolis, IN, October 26, 2007 – The annual Delo Tractor Restoration Competition crowned its champions today in Indianapolis. A year’s worth of hard work came to fruition as 10 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, Joshua Supak of Brazos FFA Chapter and the team from the Decatur FFA Chapter prevailed in claiming the Grand Prize. The event took place at the National Future Farmers of American (FFA) Convention in Indianapolis, October 24-26.
Since 1995 the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition has rewarded the determination, mechanical skill 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 word. The skills needed to be successful in the program – equipment maintenance, team work, project management, budgeting, planning and marketing – help develop the participants into future leaders in the agriculture community.
“This year’s Delo Tractor Restoration competitors represent not only the future of agriculture, but the future of our nation,” said Forest Graber, Field Training Specialist, Chevron Products Company. “The spirit required for a full scale restoration project – deep commitment, determination and resourcefulness - will surely have a positive influence on our collective community as they move from school to career. As always, the Delo brand is very proud to be involved with this event.”
The 2007 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition finalists span the country from Pennsylvania to Texas. All entrants were required to submit a workbook that detailed the entire tractor restoration process, from mechanical overhauls of the engine, transmission and auxiliary and ancillary systems, to the external appearance of the tractors. Entries were narrowed down to 10 finalists in the individual competition and 10 finalists in the chapter competition. These finalists were invited to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis to present their projects to a panel of five professional tractor restorers. Projects were graded on restoration process, results and documentation, as well as, oral presentation and safety precautions.
Individual Winners, FFA Chapter, Location and Restoration Project:
- Grand Prize: Joshua Supak, Brazos FFA, Simonton, TX, 1970 IH 826
- 1st Runner-Up:Amy Haass, Devine FFA, Devine, TX, 1953 John Deere
- 2nd Runner-Up:Laura Gordon, Triway FFA, Shreve, OH, 1951 Oliver 99
Chapter Winners, FFA Chapter, Location and Restoration Project:
- Grand Prize: Decatur FFA Chapter, Decatur, TX, 1966 2510 High Crop
- 1st Runner-Up: Cherryvale FFA Chapter, Cherryvale, KS, 1956 John Deere 720
- 2nd Runner-Up:Cotton Center FFA Chapter, Cotton Center, TX, 1956 Ferguson T035
The prizes in each category (individual and chapter) are as follows:
- Grand Prize: $2500
- First Runner Up: $1500
- Second Runner Up: $1000
FFA is a national youth organization of 490,017 student members preparing for leadership careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 7, 210 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more information, visit: www.ffa.org
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