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Welcome to Top Wrench

Welcome to Top Wrench Welcome to Top Wrench Welcome to Top Wrench

A partnership in vocational education 

for 30 years



TOP WRENCH 30th ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION DETAILS:

** TOP WRENCH COMPETITION 2021 IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AT CROWN COLLEGE  **

OUR PARTNERS:

 This program is funded by Top Wrench and generous local business sponsors. 


We partner with Lincoln College of Technology and Tennessee College of Applied Technology to offer post-high school scholarships to students.



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Downloadable document containing rules for all 6 challenges.

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Competition Memories

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Check out 2018 winning teams!  View pics and articles from past competition events.

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About Us

Who We Are

Top Wrench is a 501(c)3 non-profit drug-free vocational program developed for high school students as an introduction to team building and basic technical skills as they prepare for careers in the automotive field. We mainly serve students in East Tennessee.


Top Wrench was founded by Air Force veteran Joe Marshall.  Since the first competition took place in 1991, thousands of vocational students have been positively influenced by our program.

What We Do

  • Hold annual automotive skills competitions
  • Help provide scholarships
  • Provide drug prevention education
  • Provide grants to high school vocational classrooms for purchase of needed educational supplies
  • Connect students with local businesses for automotive career opportunities.

Competitions

Top Wrench Competitions are held yearly in Knoxville, TN. Students showcase their automotive repair, wheel changing, welding and custom paint skills through 6 different challenges. Cash prizes and scholarships are awarded to winning teams!


In October of 2019, we held our 29th competition with over 800 participating students from over 20 East Tennessee high schools! 

Board of Directors

Kenny Boatman, President  

Cory Beilharz

Cyndi DeFrancisco

Rich DeFrancisco

Dustin Ford

Steve Gann 

David J Wood

Top Wrench Competition 2019 Rules

Top Wrench 2019 Competition Flyer w Rules-updated 10.21.19 (pdf)

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Top Wrench Competition Prep Videos

Check out this great video on Engine Start/Static Engine Challenge Prep

Watch this walk-through of the Pit Crew Challenge.

Discover preparation tips for the Computer Control Challenge.

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Spend one day a year INVESTING in our students by putting on an amazing competition event day

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Share your experiences in the automotive industry with students as a classroom speaker

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GIVE* financially to our program

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Help fund a vocational classroom grant for educational supplies


*Gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law

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2019 Top Wrench Competition Photos

Our 29th Annual Competition was fabulous!

A huge shout-out to all of our student competitors, teachers, sponsors, volunteers and hosts!  


CHECK OUT PICTURES OF THE EVENT by Ayla Danielle:

  https://www.flickr.com/photos/132032854@N03/sets/72157711357453982/ 

2019 Top Wrench Competition Memories

Top Wrench 2019 Competition Winners:

CUSTOM PAINT CONTEST

1st Place – Unaka High School

2nd Place – Sevier Co High School

3rd Place – Heritage High School


WELDING/FABRICATION CONTEST

1st Place – Sevier Co High School

2nd Place – Heritage High School

3rd Place – Unaka High School


VALVE COVER RACE

1st Place – Rockwood High School

2nd Place – Unaka High School

3rd Place – Hampton High School


PIT CREW CHALLENGE

1st Place – Morgan Co CTE School

2nd Place – Sevier Co High School

3rd Place – Byington-Solway CTEC School


COMPUTER CONTROL CAR CHALLENGE

1st Place – Ben Hooper CTE School

2nd Place – North Knox Vocational School/Halls

3rd Place – Oak Ridge High School


ENGINE START CHALLENGE

1st Place – Union Co High School

2nd Place – Gibbs High School 

3rd Place – Byington-Solway CTEC School 


JOE MARSHALL SPIRIT OF TOP WRENCH AWARD

Oak Ridge High School


October 2018 Competition Video Recap

Check out this video created by Byington-Solway CTE students highlighting the October 2018 Competition.

Top Wrench in the News

Top Wrench Contest Fosters Auto Skills

 https://www.knoxschools.org/Page/19610 

WBIR - Oct 25 2018

https://www.wbir.com/video/news/local/600-east-tn-students-participate-in-top-wrench-competition/51-8293089

CU Insight - July 23, 2018

https://www.cuinsight.com/press-release/y-12-fcu-gives-foundation-provides-grant-to-top-wrench

WBIR News Story - April 6, 2017

Vocational Students Participate in Top Wrench Competition

The Daily Times - April 9, 2017

Heritage Students Take Two Awards at Top Wrench

The Oak Ridger - Dec 7, 2017

Grease Cats Win at Top Wrench Contest

The Daily Times - May 2, 2016

HHS Students Power Up at Top Wrench Competition

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