The Edelbrock Family Foundation

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1 The Edelbrock Family Foundation

2 The Edelbrock Family Foundation Mission Statement The Edelbrock Family Foundation was formed with the purpose of bringing together like-minded organizations that share a passion for educating America s youth in a unique and useful way. Fostering a new generation of aftermarket industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, enthusiasts and more.

3 The Family The Legacy Over the last 75 years, Edelbrock has proven itself as a leader and pioneer within the automotive aftermarket industry. From the day Vic Edelbrock Sr. went over 121 miles per hour, 3 weeks before Pearl Harbor; to the Sprint Cup Series cars that race every Sunday with Edelbrock manifolds, Edelbrock has a legacy of going fast. From the hand tools that Vic Sr. used, to the state-ofthe-art machines used in production today, Edelbrock continues it s tradition of making the highest quality aftermarket parts right here in the United States. 3

4 The Family The Legacy More importantly, over those 75 years, Edelbrock has remained a company that values and focuses on the importance of family. In 1962, Vic Edelbrock Jr. unexpectedly found himself in the driver s seat of the company, taking over where his father left off. Quickly, Junior grabbed the wheel and continued his father s vision of innovation in the automotive aftermarket industry. When Vic Jr. took the helm back in 1962, Edelbrock had an average annual sales total of $450,000. Over the past 50 years, Vic Jr. has transformed the company into multi-million dollar industry leader. 4

5 About The Founder Christi Edelbrock was born into a family that many consider an automotive dynasty. Christi s grandfather, Vic Edelbrock Sr., founded Edelbrock Performance in 1938 with the purpose of making anything with four wheels and an engine go fast. Over time, Christi s father, Vic Jr., got behind the wheel of the family company and things really took off. Under his guidance, Vic Jr. has been able to create a multimillion dollar company that is considered an industry leader in performance and quality. Growing up, Christi always had an affinity towards cars, however, it was horse riding that really excited her. Christi participated in competitive horse jumping all across the country and even participated on the Olympic level. After a successful career in the horse business, Christi switched gears to a different form of horse power, back to her roots at the family business, Edelbrock. From foundry operations to supply chain, to business development, she has been involved in all aspects of the business. With an eye on the future, Christi has embraced the importance of educating today s youth and is becoming a catalyst for change in the industry. By partnering with a variety of organizations including universities, cultural institutions, high schools, specialty learning institutions and after school programs, Christi has created a coalition that is dedicating to fostering an innovative environment for students to learn and develop.

6 Rev ved Up 4 Kids In 2006, under the leadership of Chris8 Edelbrock, Rev ved Up 4 Kids was founded. At its incep8on, Chris8 led a group of just 5 volunteers through the planning and logis8cs of the very first event that was ajended by over a thousand people and more than 200 cars.

7 Rev ved Up 4 Kids Over the past 7 years, Rev ved Up 4 Kids has established itself as a one-of-a-kind charity event that is fun for the whole family and community. Rev ved Up 4 Kids has continued to draw in cars of every variety including street rods, muscle cars, classic cars, trucks, specialty vehicles, motorcycles, private collections and more! Collections: Rev ved Up 4 Kids has been fortunate to have many private, museum quality, car collections on display over the years, including that of Bruce Meyer, Nicholas Colonna, Parnelli Jones, Dave Parker, The Petersen Museum, The Historic Trans Am Group, Star Cars, Shelby Automobiles, Hot Wheels, Overhaulin, Chip Foose. West Coast Customs, Deuce of Spades, Roy Brizio, Ed Pink, Gene Winfield, Rich Evans, George Barris, Brandon Weaver and more! Show Cars: Hundreds of show cars fill our lot and winners across many classes are selected and receive trophies from our gracious sponsors. Organizations: Some of the major organizations that participate in Rev ved Up 4 Kids include The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, Ohio Technical College, Edelbrock Performance Academy, Campus Cruisers and The Henry Ford. With the focus of Rev ved Up 4 Kids being education, the collaboration between these institutions has become that much more important. Sponsors: Over 40 sponsors, both locally and nationally, are involved in supporting Rev ved Up 4 Kids. Vendors: Over 50 vendors are on display introducing their products to a unique and diverse crowd at Rev ved Up 4 Kids. Volunteers: Rev ved Up 4 Kids could not be made possible without the generosity of those in our community and beyond. Nearly 300 people a year come to the event and volunteer their time to make this event a success.

8 Edelbrock has teamed up with Ohio Technical College to launch the Edelbrock Performance Academy, a program designed to give students a solid foundation in the building and tuning of high performance Edelbrock products. The Edelbrock Performance Academy at OTC provides students with the skills necessary to efficiently produce a vehicle through planning, installation and modification of the engine, suspension system, braking system and drivetrain. The 12-week, 300-hour course consists of nine different training modules covering intake manifolds and carburetor design, cams and lifters, cylinder heads, computer tuning, fuel injection, forced induction, nitrous oxide, data acquisition systems as well as the history of Edelbrock and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).

9 Campus Cruisers is a national college, university, trade school student association that ties students of all majors to career paths in the automotive and motorsport industries. I am currently a member of the board of advisors and mentor college students that are interested in a career in the aftermarket industry.

10 The Automotive Education Alliance (AEA) Model The AEA model is a series of programs that incorporates an industry vision for growth and sustainability and to work as a logical transfer mechanism improving the future of the automotive and motorsports industry. This is accomplished through the following models: To develop a qualified, well-educated pool of new talent moving into the industry. To provide an ongoing education training base for existing industry business owners, management, and employees with certified programs in management, marketing, operations management, and finance. To provide a central networking conduit for students and industry through the AEA's Campus Cruisers Association program. Business within the automotive and motorsports world is ultra competitive and requires advanced education and skill sets. Perhaps you'll agree that there are certain business disconnects and business models that are challenged in today's economy ranging from management, marketing and strategic planning. The Cal State automotive and motorsports academic team, which includes seasoned veterans within the industry. recognize the issues and have developed a series of short term and doable learning programs available online nationwide. This is a SEMA endorsed program. The AEA learning model is the doable fix to the business disconnects confronting personal, and company growth and sustainability. The AEA has considered the following and developed appropriate learning models at California State University San Bernardino: The AEA answers the learning and growth needs of the industry nationwide. The AEA recognizes the disconnects confronting students and industry. The AEA provides various learning labs that are industry specific. The AEA works aside industry and acts as a learning conduit. The AEA aids in solving a students entry into the industry. The AEA is education driven. The following issues are examples of what the AEA addresses: Issue 1: Frequently 2-year and 4-year students accomplish the rigor of traditional classroom environments without experiencing real world experiential and tactile learning. Issue 2: Students frequently lack the specialized skill sets and rigor to be employer job qualified. Issue 3: Likely an aftermarket or motorsports potential employer is remiss in establishing the connection with the student. Issue 4: The industry business owner/manager is seeking advancement of their personal business skill sets and the ability to improve their business model

11 Edelbrock is proud to be a sponsor and host the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge annually at the Rev'ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show and has been involved since its inception. Over 100 teams from across the nation compete with each other to see who can disassemble and reassemble a small block Chevy engine in the fastest amount of time with the least amount of errors. The program gives students the opportunity to showcase their talents and knowledge and helps build teamwork, enthusiasm, ingenuity and a commitment to excellence. 3 key educational partners, Ohio Technical College, University of Northwestern Ohio, and School of Automotive Machinists have teamed up to provide over 3.5 million dollars in scholarships for this ground breaking program.

12 Patriot Outreach Christi Edelbrock National Spokeslady Patriot Outreach is made possible by a dedicated group of professionals and other individuals who share a common concern for the health and well being of the brave men and women who selflessly devote their lives to the defense of liberty and our nation. Patriot Outreach provides simple, effective, non-intrusive support to work to bridge the gap between those who seek help and the silent majority who avoid the stigma. They also assist in distributing important news, updates and government reports affecting the health well being of the nation s warriors and patriots. Mission First - To provide private and confidential access to simple and effective resources to those troubled or suffering as a result of stressful or traumatic experiences while in the service of our nation. Second - To provide a forum whereby concerned and experienced professionals can share their expertise and experience. To promote better understanding of the needs of our Noble Warriors among our Military, Health Professionals and Government Leadership. By doing so we hope to improve mission readiness and to provide hope to the guardians of our nation.

13 NASCAR Performance has joined our coalition in supporting kids initiatives on both the local and national level. It is through partnerships like this that the awareness for our cause can spread rapidly. The Henry Ford has created one-of-a-kind, innovative, and paradigm-shifting curriculums covering the topics of Science and Technology, Transportation in America and American Innovation. They offer interactive web-based curriculum that allows students to learn in an out of the box manner.

14 A Word From The Founder The vision for the future, the time is now! Creating, engaging and stimulating the next generation of automotive enthusiasts is my passion. Having grown up in the aftermarket industry I have a unique vision of the past, present and the future. My path in the education process in this industry has been hard-earned, complex and challenging. Being a woman in a male dominated industry is not the only challenge. These days, young individuals need to be exposed to opportunity, all kinds of opportunity. Within the automotive segment, students mostly hear from the major manufacturers, not the aftermarket. The aftermarket industry is a giant learning lab, an industry of opportunity, with passion for the future and career paths forward. Join me and my partners to be a catalyst for change and provide miles of opportunities for young individuals. We have miles to go and roads to conquer, please be part of my team helping change lives, supercharging America s youth!

15 For More Information Chris8 Edelbrock Vice President Business Development Edelbrock, LLC California Street Torrance, CA