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As the program goes national, youth, communities, and the industry benefit. The Pedal Car Challenge has closed off another successful year with seven B.C. schools participating in the program in 2023. The program offers students the opportunity to design, modify, and paint a pedal car (human-powered toy car). The project provides them with an exciting […]

The first year of the Pedal Car Challenge was a success in many ways. The program enjoyed high interest from participating schools and big support from industry partners. The ARA is looking forward to continuing the program’s success in its second year with added resources for students. The first year of the Pedal Car Challenge was a

2022 ARA Pedal Car Challenge (Photos: Burhan Osman) Pedal Car Challenge: Schools Seven cars, six schools, three sponsors, and one association collaborate on a project with an urgent mission—to engage youth in the automotive trades. by Kara Cunningham Originally published inCollision Quarterly, Fall 2022 The purpose of the Pedal Car Challenge was to introduce students

PJ Collision enjoyed the custom work and the challenge of fabricating various parts. (Photo courtesy of PJ Collision) Pedal Car Challenge: Professionals It is no secret that the automotive industry is struggling to attract talent, and extraordinary challenges require extraordinary creativity and leadership. These B.C. shops stepped in to provide both through a unique challenge.