McPherson College, from a Student's perspective (Jeremy Porter)

This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, features Jeremy Porter, a student from McPherson College in Kansas, who discusses his experiences in the college's Automotive Restoration Program. Jeremy shares his journey from Seneca Falls, New York, his projects, including restoring a 1953 Mercedes Benz and archiving Duesenberg blueprints, and the unique aspects of the program that blend hands-on mechanical work with historical research. He also touches on his internship experiences and the career opportunities available to graduates of the program. The presentation underscores the importance of preserving automotive history and how McPherson College fosters a new generation of automotive restorers. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Jeremy Porter 01:03 Life at McPherson College 02:23 Hands-On Learning and Projects 08:55 Internships and Real-World Experience 11:51 Duesenberg Archival Project 16:33 Q&A Session 22:11 Closing Remarks and Credits ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.