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Fueling the Careers of Future Technicians

Piston is an independent non-profit that empowers young enthusiasts to become collector car technicians by providing auto-tech scholarships, career guidance, and job placement assistance.

We’re honored to announce that The Piston Foundation is a finalist for Youth Initiative of the Year at the 2026 Internat...
10/13/2026

We’re honored to announce that The Piston Foundation is a finalist for Youth Initiative of the Year at the 2026 International Historic Motoring Awards

The next generation is ready. Our work is focused on building the career pathway that helps young enthusiasts move from interest to education, hands-on experience, and rewarding careers in the collector-car industry.

Congratulations to our fellow finalists:
ArtCenter College of Design
Heritage Skills Academy
HERO-ERA Rally for the Ages
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
McPherson College
RPM Foundation
StarterMotor Limited
Stichting SLS Classic

We’re proud to stand alongside organizations doing important work to inspire, educate, and create opportunities for the next generation.

Thank you to International Historic Motoring Awards and category partner Petersen Automotive Museum for recognizing this work. We look forward to celebrating with the historic motoring community in London this November.

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10/12/2026

We had a full day of activity and conversation at the Bridlemont Concours this past weekend!

Between our panel discussion with Christopher Runge and 3 of our graduated Piston Scholars, to walking the event and discussing the cars with many of the owners.

A great day was had. Make sure you follow along for more updates to come out of this year’s event.

What does craftsmanship look like in the next generation? 🛠️Join the Piston Foundation and Bridlemont Concours for The F...
10/09/2026

What does craftsmanship look like in the next generation? 🛠️

Join the Piston Foundation and Bridlemont Concours for The Future of Craftsmanship, a live discussion celebrating the people and skills that keep the cars we love on the road.

Featuring bespoke car builder Christopher Runge , Piston President Jeff Mason, and Piston Scholar graduates Edwin Buiter, Alex Riddle, and Zach Wiernusz, moderated by automotive journalist Roger Garbow, the conversation will explore the future of automotive restoration, the importance of hands-on skills, and how the next generation is carrying these crafts forward.

📍 Bridlemont Hall | Highlands Estate, Amenia, NY
🗓️ Sunday, October 11 at 11:30 AM
🎟️ General admission is free

Because preserving automotive history means investing in the people who will shape its future.

Two kinds of horsepower, one incredible day. 🏁🐎Join Piston at the Bridlemont Concours this coming Sunday, October 11, in...
10/07/2026

Two kinds of horsepower, one incredible day. 🏁🐎

Join Piston at the Bridlemont Concours this coming Sunday, October 11, in Amenia, NY, where exceptional cars meet show jumping against the backdrop of the Hudson Valley.

We’ll also be part of The Future of Craftsmanship, a conversation featuring Piston President Jeff Mason, carbuilder Christopher Runge , and Piston Scholars on the people and skills that keep the cars we love on the road.

🎟️ General admission is free
📍 Highlands Estate, Amenia, NY
🗓️ Sunday, October 11 | 10:30 AM–4 PM

And if you’d like to make an even greater impact, support Piston through the Highlands Charity Challenge. Every donation counts as a vote toward the People’s Choice Award and helps support the future of automotive craftsmanship.

Come see us and help us Fuel the Future where world-class equestrian sport meets luxury hospitality, art, and automotive excellence. 🐎🏁



Photo credit courtesy of Highlands Hudson Valley

10/04/2026

A look back at Sunday’s Audrain Concours d’Elegance in Newport, RI. 🏁

Among the incredible collector cars on the lawn, it was especially meaningful to see young car owners recognized alongside some of the more traditional concours entries.

That’s what Fueling the Future means to us: celebrating the next generation of enthusiasts and making sure they have a place in the collector car community for years to come.

Because the future of the collector car world isn’t just about preserving the cars, it’s about investing in the people who will carry the passion forward.

10/04/2026

We’re at the Audrain Supercar Concours today, surrounded by some of the most incredible cars in the world, and the people who share a passion for them.

Events like this are a reminder that the collector car world is about more than the cars themselves. It’s also about the skilled technicians, craftspeople, and specialists who bring them to life and keep them on the road.

For anyone here this weekend wondering how to turn a passion for cars into a career, the Piston Foundation’s Career Guide is a great place to start. Explore careers in automotive restoration, learn what skills and training they require, and discover pathways into the industry.

Find the Career Guide on the Piston Foundation website and start exploring where your passion can take you. 🏁



Audrain Automobile Museum Audrain Concours & Motor Week

10/03/2026

We’re on site at Rough Point Estate for The Gathering in Newport for the start of Audrain Motor Week, joining a weekend that brings together the collector car community, industry leaders, and enthusiasts from around the world.

We’re discussing our new White Paper that shares the insights about the current state of the collector car industry.

We’re proud to be here representing Piston and sharing how we’re helping build a pathway for the next generation of collector car technicians.

A look at The Gathering and what’s happening here in Newport. 🏁

Audrain Concours & Motor Week Audrain Automobile Museum

10/02/2026

We’re on the ground in Newport for Audrain Motor Week! 🏁

A quick look inside the Audrain Automotive Museum as we get ready for a weekend celebrating collector cars, the people behind them, and the next generation of technicians keeping the passion alive.

Find the Piston Foundation throughout the weekend, October 2–4.

We’ll see you in Newport!
Audrain Automobile Museum Audrain Concours & Motor Week

Scenes from last year’s Audrain Motor Week 🏁We’re heading back to Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, October 2–4 for a...
10/01/2026

Scenes from last year’s Audrain Motor Week 🏁

We’re heading back to Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, October 2–4 for another weekend celebrating some of the world’s most extraordinary cars, and the people who keep them on the road.

Find the Piston Foundation at three events throughout the weekend:
📍 The Gathering — Friday, October 2 | Rough Point Estate
📍 Audrain Supercar Concours d’Elegance — Saturday, October 3 | Fort Adams
📍 Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance — Sunday, October 4 | Fort Adams

Stop by the Piston tent to say hello, learn more about our mission, and discover how we’re helping aspiring technicians turn their passion for collector cars into careers.

We’ll see you in Newport! 🏎️

Audrain Concours & Motor Week
Audrain Automobile Museum

Thank you to Rally 2 Give for supporting the Piston Foundation! We’re grateful to be part of the 10th Annual Rally2Give ...
09/28/2026

Thank you to Rally 2 Give for supporting the Piston Foundation!

We’re grateful to be part of the 10th Annual Rally2Give and joined the kickoff meeting this past Thursday in Greenwich.

Their generous contribution will help fund Piston Foundation scholarships for the 2027 academic year, supporting the next generation of collector car technicians.

We’re proud to be part of this incredible community and grateful for everyone helping fuel the future. 🏁

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