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Junkyard Wars at Ocean County College
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Description of the Junkyard Wars
 The Junkyard Wars Competition is to build a human powered drag racer using junk. It has become an exciting event at Ocean County College with major coverage from the media. Each vehicle has to have at least three wheels and carry at least two students.
At the competition, drivers have to maneuver down a 100-yard course that requires them to make a K-turn and maneuver around curves as they head into the finish line. If a driver’s feet or hands touch the ground, they are disqualified.
The Junkyard Wars is part of Ocean County College's Tech Prep program. It is a dynamic element of the county's overall goal to develop a world-class workforce for the twenty-first century. By establishing partnerships throughout the county dedicated to tearing down the walls dividing education, employers, students, and the community, Tech Prep offers unlimited opportunities to reinforce the excitement possible in the educational process.
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For more information contact:
Dr. Nancy G. Gerry
Ocean County Tech Prep Director
Ocean County College
College Drive, P.O. Box 2001
Toms River, N.J. 08754-2001
Phone (732)-255-0477
E-mail ngerry@ocean.edu
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