Department News
Automotive Trades students cruise to third-place X-Cup finish in Great Race
Fri, Jul 1st, 2016
“This is really an endurance event, so it was exhausting, but the students had a lot of fun and I think we were able to make connections that will help us move our program forward,” Johnson said. “Additionally, this event gets a lot of press, so Alfred State got a lot of national exposure along the way.”
Students to pilot Power Wagon, 1928 Model A Speedster in Great Race
Thu, Apr 21st, 2016
The annual Great Race will take place from June 18-26, running from San Rafael, CA, to Moline, IL. About 120 classic cars from around the country and the world will compete for a top prize of $50,000 in the timed event.
Alfred State showcases Automotive Trades Department at Motorama
Mon, Mar 14th, 2016
The Alfred State Automotive Trades Department was able to get some terrific exposure recently at the 38th annual Motorama, held Feb. 20-21 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA.
Fireball Run teams depart from Alfred State’s Wellsville campus
Mon, Sep 28th, 2015
Three teams headed from the Alfred State School of Applied Technology campus in Wellsville to Connecticut Thursday for the annual Fireball Run event.
Applied Technology students working on house 54 for Wellsville community
Wed, Aug 19th, 2015
The one-story, 2,972-square-foot, French country-style house will feature three bedrooms, a dining area, a spacious kitchen, an entertainment alcove, a laundry room, a small home office, two bathrooms, a covered rear porch with a fireplace, and a full basement.
Students, professor complete nine-day, 2,300-mile-long Great Race
Tue, Jul 7th, 2015
After traveling more than 2,300 miles in nine days in a 1953 Dodge Power Wagon tow truck, a group of five Alfred State students and one professor arrived in Santa Monica, CA June 28, officially finishing The Great Race.
Alfred State students competing in cross-country Great Race event
Wed, Jun 3rd, 2015
Five Alfred State students this month will compete in a cross-country rally that pits teams against the clock and one another for the chance to win a $50,000 grand prize.
Alfred State participating in ELK Charity Challenge to raise funds for children
Tue, May 12th, 2015
Craig Corbell, owner of the Lincoln and friend of Alfred State, is sponsoring the college’s team, which consists of Automotive Trades Assistant Professor James Fleischman, and heavy equipment: truck and diesel technician students Jacob Macken, of Alden, and Ryan Balcerzak, of Elma
Alfred State support team among Fireball Run squads that departed for Frisco, Texas, Tuesday
Mon, Sep 29th, 2014
This year’s Fireball Run begins Sept. 26 in Frisco, Texas, and ends Oct. 4 in Independence, Mo., covering 14 cities and 2,000 miles. For a full schedule, updates, and to watch the action live, visit www.fireballrun.com.
Alfred State's Honda Insight featured on TRANSLOGIC
Tue, Jun 11th, 2013
Automotive Trades Associate Professor and Chair Kent Johnson takes a ride in the Honda Insight with Bradley Hasemeyer of TRANSLOGIC to talk about the Green Grand Prix.