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Hangin’ with the Pit Bulls

3M invited BSB Editor Jason Stahl to hang with “Bondo” and the rest of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s pit crew at the All-Star Race May 21 in Charlotte.

Hangin’ with the Pit Bulls

By Jason Stahl I had no idea that members of NASCAR pit crews were so physically fit. "One exercise we do is the equivalent of climbing straight up a 1,500-foot wall," says Mike Lingerfelt, the front tire changer for the 3M "Pit Bulls" and the No. 16 driver Greg Biffle. Lingerfelt also told me that

Wisconsin Has Its First Female Champion in Collision Repair Category of SkillsUSA Competition

Liz Moore recently became Wisconsin’s first female champion in the collision repair category of the April 12 SkillsUSA competition held in her state. With her victory, the 17-year-old senior at Freedom High School earned a trip to Kansas City, Mo., in June to compete in the national SkillsUSA competition in the collision repair category, which

Nearly 400 Attendees Flock to BodyShop Business Conference for Training, Technology and Cool Cars

The show is over, as they say, but it’s doubtful the nearly 400 people who attended the BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show May 5 at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill., will soon forget the good times, valuable education, cutting edge products, and great networking that were in plentiful supply. Wednesday was a

California Bill Would Expand Insurance Commissioner’s Power

Legislation has been introduced in the California Senate that would expand the insurance commissioner’s powers in regard to ordering restitution as part of an administrative enforcement action against an insurance company. Senate Bill 631, introduced by California Senator Noreen Evans (D-District 2), would give the commissioner "unprecedented new powers to punish broker-agents and other licensees

Copart to Reward One Fan with Chance to Race Against NHRA Pro in Vegas

Copart, Inc., an online vehicle auction company, has launched a new online sweepstakes hosted on Facebook that speaks to all drag racing fans. Between now and Nov. 14, fans who “like” the Copart Racing Facebook page can enter to win the “Copart Racing Ultimate VIP Experience.” This grand prize sweepstakes offers an all expenses paid

Ohio Technical College Offers Airbrush Demos, Scholarships at Detroit Autorama

Ohio Technical College will take its "Fuel Your Future Tour" to the Detroit Autorama, Feb. 25-27 at Cobo Center in Detroit, giving attendees a chance to learn about airbrushing techniques and career opportunities from the automotive technical college.   The display features renowned airbrush artist Richard Markham, who will showcase popular skills like airbrushing flames,

Registration Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser

Registration is now open for the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s 10th annual golf fundraiser event that will take place the afternoon of July 21 at Stonebridge Golf Club in Salt Lake City, Utah. Nearly half of the registration spaces have already been filled through sponsoring companies and 2010 golfers committing to play in this year’s

Repairing Vinyl Wraps

Vinyl wraps are becoming more and more popular as consumers are choosing to customize their vehicles before purchasing…which means you’ll be seeing more of these cars in your shops. Here’s more on the trend and what you need to know about handling repairs.

SCRS Announces Winners of SEMA Show Daily Prize Drawings

To celebrate the debut of its Repairer Driven Education (RDE) curriculum, show its appreciation for the industry and RDE’s sponsors (BASF, GM, Ford, PPG, LKQ and 3M) and add extra excitement to this year’s SEMA show, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) held a series of daily prize drawings at its booth on the