2024 Dates & Times
19th Annual Student Career Day
Chattanooga, TN O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels
Friday, January 5, 2024
10am – 1pm
Chattanooga Convention Complex
56th Annual
Chattanooga, TN
Friday, January 5th:
3pm – 9pm
Saturday, January 6th:
10am – 9pm
Sunday, January 7th:
10am – 6pm
Registration Form
Thanks to Classic Collision, Student Career Day is FREE for the first 150 students who sign up, so register today!
Deadline to Register is Friday, December 29, 2023. Fill out 1 entry per person attending. If you are an istructor and plan on bringing your entire class, please Call Our Office.
World of Wheels’ Student Career Day is nationally recognized as an official field trip for public schools. It was started in 2006 as an initiative to support the automotive educational programs at schools by exposing students to the wide range of opportunities in the industry through speakers, corporate support and event participation.
Fill out the Registration Form below. Hear 1st hand from industry professionals, meet & speak 1 on 1 with nationally known builders and leaders in the automotive industry!
An email with additional instructions for parking, entry, location, etc. will be sent to the email address you provide.
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Calling All Students!
World of Wheels’ Student Career Day is nationally recognized as an official field trip for public schools. It was started in 2006 as an initiative to support the automotive educational programs at schools by exposing students to the wide range of opportunities in the industry through speakers, corporate support and event participation.
Download your Registration Form now & give your students the chance to hear 1st hand from industry professionals. They will have the chance to meet & speak 1 on 1 with nationally known builders as well as leaders in the automotive industry!
About Student Career Day
The Chattanooga, TN O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels is proud to host its 19th Annual Student Career Day at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Friday, January 5, 2024.
The O’Reilly auto Parts World of Wheels is committed to the future by holding these annual Educational Days where students and instructors enjoy & learn more about the aftermarket hot rod industry.
The Student Day Program will begin at 10:00 AM with a Welcome Reception that will last about 45 minutes.
The reception will feature guest speakers; Leaders in their automotive fields who share their passion of the industry. There will also be drawings for prizes and giveaways.
Following the session, students will be allowed to enter the show before it opens to the public. They will have the opportunity to speak with car owners and builders as they finish preparing their vehicles and displays for the show. They will also be able to participate in several interactive exhibits and talk to representatives from area colleges and tech schools. Scholarship opportunities are also available from many of these schools.
A concession stand will be open for lunch during Student Day
Students and Chaperons will each receive 1 additional Complimentary Ticket to return to the O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels on any show day during normal operating hours!
Goals of Student Career Day
Students & instructors can try out the SimSpray VR Paint simulator at this year’s Student Career Day!
Chattanooga State Community College in partnership with Byrd’s Automotive are supporting the World of Wheels events with the SimSpray VR Paint Simulator! This awesome, state of the art virtual reality simulator uses augmented reality technology to improve the efficiency and economy of classroom education for beginner and intermediate level students.
Students & instructors can try out the AugmentedArc™ welding simulator, Live Tig Welding and Live Laser Welding during this year’s Student Career Day!
Miller Electric in partnership with Garage Bound, LLC are supporting the World of Wheels events with the AugmentedArc™! This awesome, state of the art welding simulator uses augmented reality technology to improve the efficiency and economy of classroom education for beginner and intermediate level students.
Brochure
Download our Student Career Day Brochure
Learn more about this exciting opportunity for high school & college age students involved in automotive, welding, electrical or technology related classes!
Directions
Use the interactive map for turn by turn directions to the Chattanooga Convention Center.
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About Us
The O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels are indoor shows featuring Hot Rods, Race Cars, Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Imports, and Motorcycles presented in creative displays. The vehicles are in competition based on condition, design, detail of finish and workmanship. These events are sanctioned by the International Show Car Association. They are part of a national competition in conjunction with other ISCA sanctioned shows across the U.S. and Canada.
In the upcoming show season, McLean Motorsports Productions will produce four automotive events:
Fall Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts & Orange Beach Freedom Fest
October 6 & 7, 2023
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Chattanooga, TN
January 5, 6 & 7, 2024
At the Chattanooga Convention Center
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Birmingham, AL
February 2, 3 & 4, 2024
At the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts
April 25, 26 & 27, 2024
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
Meet The Team
Adam McLean
President, CEO
Crystal McLean
Vice President
Sonny McLean
Advisory Board
Deborah McLean
Advisory Board