Aims Community College hosted an open house for the public and students to get an opportunity to view “Trackmaster,” Jerry Magnuson’s final hot rod. Co-builder Daniel Vehse and Jerry's wife Maureen were on hand to talk to students and answer questions from the public on how the car was engineered and built.
The late Jerry Magnuson is a legend in the hot rod community as well as a substantial supporter of the Aims Automotive programs. He grew up in Greeley and Eaton and started his own custom auto shop as a high school sophomore.
Magnuson’s love of hot rods led him to create two remarkable vehicles. In 2010, Magnuson built “Magnatude” which won the prestigious Car of the Year Award from Hot Rod Magazine. “Trackmaster” is the second and final car created by Magnuson. The car features a hand-fabricated body based on a 1923 Model T roadster. The IMCA Spec LS3 V8 engine puts out 530 horsepower and the car features a Legend LGT-700 5-seed transmission.
About Aims’ Automotive and Technology Center:
Opened January 2010, this 45,000 square-foot facility is home to the Automotive Service Technology and the Automotive Collision Repair programs. The facility has a state-of the-art full service repair shop including paint bays and an upholstery shop. Featuring an automotive simulator lab, computers at every seat and a student lounge, the Automotive and Technology Center creates a first-class environment for students with general education offerings so students can complete their degree requirements on site. Classes are offered during the day, night and weekends at the Aims’ Windsor Campus just north of Iron Mountain and Highway 34. To learn more, visit: [ Ссылка ]
