With two qualifying events happening this coming weekend, Hot Rodder sponsors and fans will be busy cheering on the many auto tech teams that will be competing. On the west coast, Magnaflow Exhaust in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, is holding it's 1st ever Hot Rodder Qualifying Event. While one of the premiere automotive events in the Southeast, the Chattanooga Cruise-In in Chattanooga, Tenneessee, welcomes it's first Hot Rodders of Tomorrow competition as well. Both events will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

Magnaflow will be hosting the event at their Tech Center where they design and test the latest in exhaust technology. The students will not only compete for a spot at the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Dual Championship, but also will get a tour of Magnaflow and learn the types of jobs that are in demand. For more information on Magnaflow go to www.magnaflow.com.

With a relaxed atmosphere, car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring out their hot rods to the cruise-in, take a tour of the Coker Tire museum and explore vendors throughout the day.  The event is free and more info can be found at www.chattanoogacruise-in.com. Local Hot Rodders will be on-site and invite fans to stop by their display.  Teams at both the cruise-in and Magnaflow's qualifying event are competing for their chance to qualify for the Dual National Championships held later this year at SEMA Show & PRI Show.  

Being able to hold two qualifying events on the same weekend has only been made possible by the generosity and support from our sponsors and the volunteers who have stepped up and have given umpteen hours helping make a future for the students participating. If you would like to help the next generation of automotive enthusiast, please contact Rodney Bingham at RBingham@hotroddersoftomorrow.com.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge 2016 Schedule:
Coker Tire Chattanooga Cruise-In: Chattanooga, TN; April 2, 2016
Magnaflow Exhaust Event: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; April 2, 2016
Summit Racing Atlanta Motorama: Atlanta, GA; April 16-17, 2016
UTI Pennsylvania Qualifier: Exton, PA; April 23, 2016
Edelbrock Car Show: Torrance, CA; May 14, 2016
Lane Automotive Car Show: Watervliet, MI; May 28, 2016
UTI Northern CA Qualifier: Sacramento, CA; June 4, 2016
11th Annual NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing: Joliet, IL; July 30-31, 2016
SEMA Show: Las Vegas, NV; November 1-4, 2016 (Dual National Championship)
Performance Racing Industry: Indianapolis, IN; December 8-10, 2016 (Dual National Championship)