Power Nation To Feature SAM School COPO Build
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Power Nation To Feature SAM School COPO Build Houston, TX—The School of Automotive Machinists (SAM) will take center stage in an upcoming episode of the popular Engine Power show on the Power Nation that’s set to air on CBS Sports Network and on Spike TV this weekend.
The episode can be see on CBS Sports Network at 6:30 am (EST), and features SAM’s NHRA drag race Gen 5 Chevrolet COPO Camaro. Students of the school will enhance the look of the Chevy by swapping body components to transform the 2013 COPO Camaro into 2014 model.
“It’s cool to show just how this is an easy conversion, and how you can simply update your car,” said Judson Massingill, Director of Education and co-owner at the SAM. “Running the current-year body is important in NHRA Stock, Super Stock, Pro Stock, and Funny Car, as wins contribute towards the NHRA Manufacturer’s Cup. Our Camaro fits in the BB/S class. It uses a 427 engine and is backed by a manual transmission and makes well over 700 horsepower,” Massingill explained. “The Camaro can run 9.40s at about 140 mph. Of course, the focus of the school is on engine building, but this was a fun project,” he added.
In case you miss it, the episode will be rebroadcast on Spike TV Sunday at 9:30, on CBS SN at 7:30 am, and on NBC Sports Network Tuesday September 30th at 4:30 pm. All times are Eastern Standard.
About SAM
The School of Automotive Machinists is an accredited college, located in Houston, Texas, where students can earn an Academic Associate of Applied Science degree. In addition, SAM teaches professionalism and prepares students for life in the fast-paced world of motorsports. Classes range from Engine Block Machining and to Cylinder Head Machining and preparation, to CNC Machining and operation, plus all other facets of engine machining and building. Programs last from 7-24 months and the school has a top-rated job placement program. SAM students regularly find employment with the most respected engine builders including Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Yates Racing Engines, Steve Schmidt as well as professional NHRA, NASCAR, Indy Car race teams.
“Financial Aid is available for those who qualify and SAM is also a military-friendly school, approved to train VA (GI Bill) persons,” stated Linda Massingill, the school’s Director and Co-Owner. “Students also benefit from real-world training in the field, as many class-projects include field trips to the races, where SAM enters race vehicles and the students work on the cars under live race conditions.”
Additional air dates are:
9/27/14 Saturday 6:30 am (EST) CBS SN Engine Power
9/28/14 Sunday 7:30 am (EST) CBS SN Engine Power
9/28/14 Sunday 9:30 am (EST) Spike TV Engine Power
9/30/14 Tuesday 4:30 pm (EST) NBC SN Engine Power
For more information contact:
School of Automotive Machinists
1911 Antoine Dr.
Houston, TX 77055
www.samracing.com
713-683-3817
The episode can be see on CBS Sports Network at 6:30 am (EST), and features SAM’s NHRA drag race Gen 5 Chevrolet COPO Camaro. Students of the school will enhance the look of the Chevy by swapping body components to transform the 2013 COPO Camaro into 2014 model.
“It’s cool to show just how this is an easy conversion, and how you can simply update your car,” said Judson Massingill, Director of Education and co-owner at the SAM. “Running the current-year body is important in NHRA Stock, Super Stock, Pro Stock, and Funny Car, as wins contribute towards the NHRA Manufacturer’s Cup. Our Camaro fits in the BB/S class. It uses a 427 engine and is backed by a manual transmission and makes well over 700 horsepower,” Massingill explained. “The Camaro can run 9.40s at about 140 mph. Of course, the focus of the school is on engine building, but this was a fun project,” he added.
In case you miss it, the episode will be rebroadcast on Spike TV Sunday at 9:30, on CBS SN at 7:30 am, and on NBC Sports Network Tuesday September 30th at 4:30 pm. All times are Eastern Standard.
About SAM
The School of Automotive Machinists is an accredited college, located in Houston, Texas, where students can earn an Academic Associate of Applied Science degree. In addition, SAM teaches professionalism and prepares students for life in the fast-paced world of motorsports. Classes range from Engine Block Machining and to Cylinder Head Machining and preparation, to CNC Machining and operation, plus all other facets of engine machining and building. Programs last from 7-24 months and the school has a top-rated job placement program. SAM students regularly find employment with the most respected engine builders including Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Yates Racing Engines, Steve Schmidt as well as professional NHRA, NASCAR, Indy Car race teams.
“Financial Aid is available for those who qualify and SAM is also a military-friendly school, approved to train VA (GI Bill) persons,” stated Linda Massingill, the school’s Director and Co-Owner. “Students also benefit from real-world training in the field, as many class-projects include field trips to the races, where SAM enters race vehicles and the students work on the cars under live race conditions.”
Additional air dates are:
9/27/14 Saturday 6:30 am (EST) CBS SN Engine Power
9/28/14 Sunday 7:30 am (EST) CBS SN Engine Power
9/28/14 Sunday 9:30 am (EST) Spike TV Engine Power
9/30/14 Tuesday 4:30 pm (EST) NBC SN Engine Power
For more information contact:
School of Automotive Machinists
1911 Antoine Dr.
Houston, TX 77055
www.samracing.com
713-683-3817
