Hey Guys! I haven't been on here in a while and I need some help! I'm almost finished with my AS Auto Tech degree and have to make a decision on what to do next. My goal is to eventually open my own race/customizing shop. Here are my options: transfer to a university for a BA in business, go to UTI, go to Wyotech, or start on a mechanical engineering degree. Do I really need to be an engineer?? I would also prefer to go to Wyotech instead of UTI for the reason that they offer more custom fabrication courses as well as a full program on high performance engines and chassis. I guess what I'm asking is... do I need an engineering degree to build race cars? I'm thinking a BA degree in business and attending Wyotech would be the best thing to do. ANY ADVICE WOULDE BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thanks! Chris

 

i dont believe you need any sort of degree to do anything, just hands on experiance

the degree will help you get a job, and the schooling will give ya pointers/tips.

this is my opinion, im not a big fan of school/college/ whatever.

 

yeah i agree you don't need a degree to do anything... but i do think that by getting a good education in whatever it is you want to do increases the chances of you going further.

 

check out http://www.samracing.com.It looks like its a pretty good school.

-David

 

S.A.M. (School of Automotive Machinist?) .

I went to U.T.I. and its pretty cool. It does have some very good and helpful courses, but others kinda suck and are a waste. Some of the info is alittle outdated and some stuff isnt. Its a toss up, I feel a lot smarter about automotive related issues now though.

 

once i graduate high school, im planning on going to UTI in Rancho cucamanga(spelling?). i want to open up my own shop eventually, i will also want to know about this,

 

There electrical and driveability classes are definately beneficial, just pay attention while you are there . . .

 

As a former graduate of UTI I learned a lot when I was there. I think it really depends on how much you pay attention and get your hands dirty. I had a couple friends who graduated with me and they dont know **** but hey thats why I make twice as much money as them right. I now work at a Toyota dealership and I love it.

 

Indeed. I'm training at Mercedes right now, so it at least can help you get your foot in the door (provided you paid attention).