Fourth Time is a Charm for Matt Mahler, Grand Champion of the 2015 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
November 11 2015 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Marking the 20th Anniversary of Competition,
Chevron Selected Texas Native as the Nation’s 2015 Top Teen
Expert
Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker
of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils,
lubricants and coolants, selected Matt Mahler of Iowa Park FFA in
Iowa Park, TX for its 2015 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
Grand Champion. The annual competition celebrated its 20th
anniversary this year. The event brought the nation’s top teen
tractor restoration project finalists to Louisville, KY to compete
for the national title during the 88th National Future Farmers of
America (FFA) Convention at the end of October.
Mahler had reached the finals of the competition for the
previous three years, but this year’s restoration of a 1972 John
Deere 4320 finally helped him clinch the coveted title of Grand
Champion. Mahler completed the restoration project while attending
Iowa Park High School, and is now a student at Vernon Regional
Junior College.
“After getting to the finals three times previously, I was
driven to do what it takes to win that title this year,” said
Mahler. “I always learn from my mistakes and never give up on my
goals. It is great to see all my hard work pay off by finally
becoming the Grand Champion.”
Mahler was awarded $10,000 as Grand Champion. Runners up for the
competition included Austin Haywood of Hastings FFA in Hastings, MI
who received $5,000 for the Reserve Champion award. Drake Davis of
Southmont FFA in Crawfordsville, IN took third place and received a
prize of $3,000.
The 2015 entries were narrowed down to 12 finalists who
presented their projects to a panel of five seasoned tractor
restoration experts. Each project was graded on the restoration
process, safety precautions, results, documentation and their oral
presentation.
“For 20 years now, we have been inspired by the accomplishments
of our participants,” said Dan Holdmeyer, Industrial and Coolants
Brand Manager, Chevron Products Company. “Beyond just fixing
tractors, these young people are our future leaders and have
restored a piece of history while creating lifelong memories and
learned skills they can use throughout their life. The Delo Tractor
Restoration Competition is a flagship program that Chevron is proud
to support.”
The complete list of finalists for the 2015 Delo Tractor
Restoration Competition included:
- Austin Haywood, Hastings FFA, Hastings,
MI: 1954 Farmall Super MTA
- Box Elder Ag, Box Elder FFA, Brigham,
UT: 1954 Farmall Super C
- Brandon Anding, Granton FFA, Granton,
WI: 1956 International 300 U
- Cotton Center FFA, Cotton Center, TX:
1950 Farmall H
- Drake Davis, Southmont FFA,
Crawfordsville, IN: 1935 Farmall F-12
- Dubiski Career High School, Dubiski
Career High FFA, Grand Prairie, TX: 1946 Farmall B
- El Campo High School FFA, El Campo, TX:
1951 John Deere Model A
- Eufaula High School FFA, Eufaula, AL:
1969 Massey Fergusson 135
- John Grunseich, Bellevue FFA, Bellevue,
TX: 1964 John Deere 1010
- Kathryn Skroch, Holdingford FFA,
Holdingford, MN: 1939 Farmall H
- Matt Mahler, Iowa Park FFA, Iowa Park,
TX: 1972 John Deere 4320
- Scott Evans, Iowa Falls-Alden FFA, Iowa
Falls, IA: 1948 B.F. Avery Model A
About the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
Since 1995 the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition has rewarded
the determination, mechanical skills and business savvy of high
school-aged tractor restoration experts 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 mechanics, teamwork, project
management, budgeting, planning and marketing – help develop the
participants into future leaders in the agriculture community.
All entrants to the 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. The 12 finalists are invited to the
National FFA Convention in Louisville to present their projects to
a panel of five professional tractor restorers. Projects are graded
on restoration process, results and documentation, as well as oral
presentation and safety precautions.
For more about the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition, go to:
www.DeloTractorRestorationCompetition.com
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Twitter.
Chevron’s Delo Product Family:
Chevron’s Delo product family includes engine oils, premium
lubricants and extended life coolants that provide premium
performance and bottom-line value for diesel powered vehicles.
All Delo products are covered under the Delo Warranty Plus
program, which provides bumper-to-bumper protection against
lubricant and coolant related failures as described in the Delo
Warranty.
More information on Delo products can be found at:
www.ChevronDelo.com
About Chevron Products Company
Chevron Products Company is a division of an indirect, wholly
owned subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)
headquartered in San Ramon, CA.
A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed
through this organization. Select brands include Havoline®, Delo®
and Havoline Xpress Lube®. Chevron Intellectual Property, LLC owns
patented technology in advanced lubricants products, new generation
base oil technology and coolants.
For more information go to: www.ChevronLubricants.com
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