Finalists to Compete for National Title at 2014 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition

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SAN RAMON, Calif. -- (Business Wire)

Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced the finalists for its 2014 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition. The event will bring the nation’s top teen tractor restoration specialists to Louisville, KY – during the 87^th National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Convention – to compete for the national title.

The 2014 entries have been narrowed down to twelve finalists who will present their projects to a panel of five seasoned tractor restoration experts. Each project will be graded on the restoration process, safety precautions, results, documentation and their oral presentation.

The Grand Champion will be awarded $10,000, the Reserve Champion receives $5,000 and third place honors take home $3,000.

The finalists for the 2014 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition are:

• Cuero, TX, Cuero, TX: 1962 Schafer Model 18000
• Hastings FFA, Hastings, MI: 1954 Farmall Super H
• Southmont FFA, Crawfordsville, IN: 1962 Farmall 504
• ERA FFA, ERA, TX: 1967 Allis Chalmers 170
• Iowa Park FFA, Iowa Park, TX: 1970 John Deere 4020
• Iowa Falls-Alden FFA, Iowa Falls, IA: 1946 Huber M120
• El Campo, TX, El Campo, TX: 1954 Farmall Cub
• Cuero FFA, Cuero, TX: 1968 Oliver 2150
• Bellevue FFA, Bellevue, TX: 1971 John Deere 5020
• Southwest FFA, San Antonio, TX: 1958 Oliver 880
• Sweetgrass H.S., Big Timber, MT: 1953 John Deere Model R
• Atascadero H.S., Atascadero, CA: 1956 John Deere 420 S

“Every year we are inspired by the accomplishments of our participants,” said Jeff Snyder, Industrial Brand Specialist, Chevron Products Company. “What they have done goes well beyond simply fixing a tractor. Through patience, tenacity, determination and teamwork they have restored a piece of history, created lifelong memories and learned skills they can use throughout their life. The Delo Tractor Restoration Competition is something Chevron is proud to support.”

About the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition

Since 1995 the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition has rewarded the determination, mechanical skills and business savvy of high school-aged tractor restoration experts from around the country. Through the restoration of an antique tractor, participants develop skills applicable to the modern business world. The skills needed for success in the program – equipment maintenance, teamwork, project management, budgeting, planning and marketing – help develop the participants into future leaders in the agriculture community.

All entrants to the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition are required to submit a workbook detailing the entire tractor restoration process, from mechanical overhauls of the engine, transmission and auxiliary and ancillary systems, to the external appearance of the tractors. The 12 finalists are invited to the National FFA Convention in Louisville to present their projects to a panel of five professional tractor restorers. Projects are graded on restoration process, results and documentation, as well as oral presentation and safety precautions.

For more about the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition, go to: www.DeloTractorRestorationCompetition.com.

Follow the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition Online

The Delo Tractor Restoration Competition can be followed on various social media channels, including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

During the competition on October 29 and 30, event updates and the results will be posted on the program’s Facebook page in real time.

Chevron’s Delo Product Family:

Chevron’s Delo product family includes engine oils, premium lubricants and extended life coolants that provide premium performance and bottom-line value for diesel powered vehicles.

All Delo products are covered under the Delo Warranty Plus program, which provides bumper-to-bumper protection against lubricant and coolant related failures as described in the Delo Warranty.

More information on Delo products can be found at: www.ChevronDelo.com.

About Chevron Products Company

Chevron Products Company is a division of an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed through this organization. Select brands include Havoline^®, Delo^® and Havoline Xpress Lube^®. Chevron Intellectual Property, LLC owns patented technology in advanced lubricants products, new generation base oil technology and coolants.

For more information go to: www.ChevronLubricants.com.

Contacts:

for Chevron Products Company
David Okubo, 415-403-8309
david.okubo@cohnwolfe.com
or
Angi Schoolcraft, 502-420-7147
angi.schoolcraft@chevron.com

Source: Chevron Products Company