Hinbest Racing Now Educated!
Courtesy of Quick 32
Orangeville, Ontario – Earlier this year, Hinbest Racing teamed up with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, www.Quick32.ca, and the Canadian Automotive Institute to offer a $1000 scholarship package in an effort to give back to the automotive community, and recently the winners of this scholarship were announced.
During the 25th Anniversary Auto Show at the Canadian Automotive Institute at Georgian College Hinbest Racing and The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented Patrick Sullivan of Orangeville and Andrew Brimson of Barrie with a $500 cheque. These students worked hard during the show, and showed a passion for the automotive business deserving of the award.
“Being a Graduate of the Canadian Automotive Institute I am excited to be able to give something back to the school which has instilled so many skills in myself,” said team driver Mike Hinbest.
To top off the weekend, Hinbest graduated with his Honors bachelor of business automotive management degree, and was chosen as the Valedictorian for the 2010 class.
“It was a ton of work between balancing racing and earning my degree, but it was the best choice I ever made and I’m excited to figure out what is next.”
The Canadian Automotive Institute at Georgian College Barrie is Canada’s only automotive school of business. The school offers an automotive marketing diploma, a bilingual diploma and a bachelor of business automotive management degree. All programs include three paid co-op work terms. For more information regarding the Canadian Automotive Institute, please visit www.thecai.ca or feel free to contact Hinbest Racing directly.
Another unique opportunity that the NAPA Auto Parts Top Dragster team was working on was the “round win for charity” program. For every round win the team earns it donated $50 to the Canadian Cancer Society, and Ideal Supply has graciously decided to match all contributions made by the team. For 2010 the team will be contributed $500 to the Canadian Cancer Society and hope to grow that amount for next year.
“We broke at two events this year in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and still finished 10th of 37 teams in the Championship Point Award Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, but like all teams out there we are always trying to improve,” said Hinbest. “Next year we have made some changes to the motor and continue to adjust our car management program that will help our team win.”
“Hinbest Racing is a first class race team, and they are what our Series is all about,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the PMRA (Pro Modified Racing Association). “We appreciate the opportunity and are proud to be able to participate in the scholarship program,” he continued. “It is important to give back to the community, and we are proud of Michael and the rest of the team for their efforts on and off the race track.”
Hinbest Racing accredits Carl Spiering and the great engine builders at ERD (Engine Research & Development) for their engine program success. As well the team was able to win the Best Engine award at the Performance World Car Show in the off-season.
“Our sponsors make racing possible, and we have great sponsors and are proud to continue with their support, NAPA Auto Parts, The Tire Discounter Group, Ideal Supply, Roy’s Service Centre and The Canadian Automotive Institute,” Hinbest noted. We also have many associate sponsors which can be checked out at our website.
Catch Hinbest Racing’s Year end wrap up later this year following the banquet, and we hope to see every back out and joining the series next year!
For the latest information check out the teams website at: www.hinbestracing.com
