November 11 07
The Q Challenge competition is a great example of the hands-on, bumper-to-bumper learning experiences – for students and instructors -- offered only at UTI.

Building a racecar from a salvaged vehicle on a strict budget and deadline is a quite an achievement for even the most experienced gearheads. Add to the mix a campus of eager students and, based on the technical needs of each build phase, coordinating the work of multiple classes simultaneously. It is a tall order! Luckily, participating UTI campuses’ students and staff are up for the challenge!
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Check out all the action from the 2007 Q Challenge Final Events in the slideshow below! The competition took place over two action packed days at the UTI Sacramento Campus and The Sacramento Raceway!

Sacramento Campus - host of the 2007 Q Collegiate Power Challenge

The Mustangs at the Sacramento Campus for day 1 of the final events

1st public viewing of the five Q Challenge Mustangs

Norwood, Orlando, Houston Tech inspection

Sacramento Tech inspection

The Dyno Room on Day 1 of the Competition

The first event kicks off with Rancho going to the Dyno

Rancho on the Dyno

Sacramento on the Dyno

So Cal Crush from Rancho Cucamonga kicking off the 60-0 MPR Braking Competition

Professional Driver, Tom Wilson, getting last minute direction from Orlando student, Aaron Wall, prior to braking

Sacramento Gold Rush in the 60-0 MPH Braking Competition

Student Reaction Time Competition Line-up

Professional Driver, Tom Wilson, getting ready for the Norwood Dyno Crushers Slalom Runs

The Dyno Crushers from Norwood, MA Running Slalom

The Orlando Hurricanes "Highlighter" Take Their Turn at the Slalom

The Houston Team Torque "Bullitt" Slalom

Houston Running Tight in the Slalom

Sacramento Slalom

Sacramento "Nightmare" Running Slalom

Q Mustangs and student cars preparing to drag

Pro Racer, Evan Smith, ready to start the quarter mile drag with the Rancho So Cal Crush Mustang

Rancho burnout

Norwood Heating up the tires

Norwood Dragging

Orlando burn out pre drag

Orlando on fire during drag

Houston Pre Nitrous Explosion

Houston Post Nitrous Explosion

Jimmy Jenkins, Houston Team Leader with Orlando Team Member, Randy Newman

Sacramento smokin' some tread

Sacramento Mustang and spectator stands

Sacramento finishing out the final event, the quarter mile drag

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