RPM Club Revs Up Activities
Student Andrew Cabaniss (left) and instructor Rj Ehlers (right) train on aligning a vehicle's front wheels by using the newest technology in the automotive class at LBCC.
Student Andrew Cabaniss (left) and instructor Rj Ehlers (right) train on aligning a vehicle's front wheels by using the newest technology in the automotive class at LBCC.
The RPM Club knows what it feels like to hear a car engine roaring after fixing it. Seeing a checkered flag raised after a professional race is what you can experience with this club.
The RPM (Racing Performance Mechanics) Club is the oldest club on the LBCC campus and has been hosting events since 1971. They're accepting new members right now so during fall term the club can raise money to take a trip to Nevada or California. Trips are during spring break and you take industry tours, meet celebrities, and watch races.
A couple years ago, the club went to John Force Industries, which started drag racing in the 1920s and had some of first drag racing cars. “The coolest thing about joining this club is the trips," said club advisor Bryan Schiedler. "You learn about the industry, take tours, and meet celebrities.”
Schiedler organizes the club with help of a president and vice president. Most members are automotive majors, but you don’t have to be. Meetings are on Wednesdays at noon at LBCC in Industrial A building, room 114, and start on April, 13. During the meeting you learn about race cars and the industry.
New members should join now so you can raise money in the fall and participate in the spring event.
At a Glance:
Who: Advisor Bryan Schiedler
Phone: 541-917-4591
Email: bryan.schiedler@linnbenton.edu,
Office: Industrial A building room 114
Email: bryan.schiedler@linnbenton.edu,
Office: Industrial A building room 114
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