State Competition only: there will be no Regional Contest. The contest will consist of a hands-on practical exam lasting approximately 4 hours, requiring the students to test, diagnose, repair, and/or identify specific automotive components.

 

Check MITES website for date, place and registration information. Each school may enter two students in this contest. In order for the student to be eligible for the State Contest:

1. He/she must be able to obtain release time from school and secure transportation to and from the Conference to compete.

2. The student’s instructor must be a current member of the MITES and attend the Conference on Friday to assist with the judging.

3. The student must have his/her parent or guardian complete a “Parent Consent Form” and return it to their instructor before the State Contest.

4. The student must have safety glasses.

5. All students must be registered for this contest at the same time as Regional registrations are due for other contests. Contact your RAO for this information.

6. The student must be enrolled in a secondary level Automotive Technology/Mechanics program.

7. Student must be registered online.