Carrying on a proud tradition, Vic Edelbrock Jr. today presented automotive student Casey Cox a check for $5,594 as the recipient of the 2004 Vic Edelbrock Sr. Scholarship Award. Cox, 19, of Hays, Kansas, is a student at the Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland.
Edelbrock, the president and CEO of Torrance, Calif.-based Edelbrock Corporation, began the scholarship program with Northwest Kansas Technical College in 1996 to honor his father, Vic Sr., who founded the company in 1938. Vic Sr. was born in Eudora, Kansas, so Vic Jr. decided to set up the annual scholarship program with a school offering an automotive curriculum in Kansas. The scholarship is offered is given to a student in the college's two-year "Auto Technology Program."
"Partnering with Northwest Kansas Technical College on the Vic Edelbrock Sr. Scholarship Program has a very special meaning to me," said Vic Edelbrock. "Not only do they have an excellent automotive curriculum, but it's also a great way for us to help an automotive student while honoring my father. We're thrilled with Casey, this year's recipient. He's into horsepower, racing and working on cars. He's the perfect choice."
Cox and his family -- parents Guy and Roxanne, and sister Samantha -- were flown out to Edelbrock headquarters in Torrance, Calif., and received the royal treatment, including a tour of the facility, gifts and the scholarship award. "What an incredible facility," said Cox. "When you see how much engineering and quality work goes into their products, it makes you respect them even more. Meeting Vic Edelbrock at his factory and getting this scholarship is a dream come true."
During the selection process, Cox was noted for his leadership skills and love of racing. He has worked on cars for years, and would like to someday be a line tech at a dealership. He said the scholarship will help a lot with books and tuition.
"I'm honored and excited to be named the 2004 Edelbrock Scholarship Award winner," Cox said. "I've used Edelbrock parts for years, and really respect the company. When it comes to horsepower, Edelbrock is the king."
Founded in 1938 by Vic Edelbrock Sr., Torrance, Calif.-based Edelbrock Corp. (NASDAQ NM: EDEL) is celebrating its 66th anniversary of manufacturing and marketing the highest quality aftermarket performance automotive and motorcycle products.
Edelbrock's ever-expanding product line now features more than 8,100 performance products for domestics and imports, including nitrous systems, fuel rails, throttle bodies, exhaust headers, camshafts, fuel pumps, aluminum manifolds, turbos, exhaust systems, suspension and shocks, EFI systems, aluminum cylinder heads, water pumps, crate engines, brake and fuel lines and fluid transfer products. Edelbrock also manufactures aftermarket parts for Harley-Davidson and other motorcycles, plus ATVs.
Edelbrock is recognized as a driving force in the $29 billion specialty equipment industry. In addition to four production facilities in Torrance, the company owns and operates a state-of-the art foundry in San Jacinto, Calif. Edelbrock's core product line of performance-enhancing engine, suspension and exhaust system parts, which make up The Total Power Package(R), are made in the USA. Edelbrock is also a manufacturer of racing products and a sponsor of several racing organizations, including NASCAR, the NHRA and the PRO-Edelbrock Race Series.