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East Wake Automotive Program selected by Advance Auto Parts to win $5,000
The East Wake Automotive Program was selected by Advance Auto Parts to receive a gift of $5000! On Friday, June 13th, at the 2025 NASCAR Regional Season-Advance Auto Parts 160 Race, Mr. Triplett along with many present and past students from his Automotive program were invited on the stage and presented the check by the CEO. Students and guests received VIP treatment, including swag bags, Advance Auto gifts, boxed dinners of Chick-fil-A and each student got a $25 Advance Auto Gift Card with a personally written note. It was a very exciting evening for sure!
Mr. Angus Twombly, the Senior Manager of Community Relations was proud to see that East Wake has produced a whopping 10 recipients of the Advance Auto Parts Scholarship over the past four years!
So proud to be a Warrior! Way to GO East Wake Automotive and Mr. Triplett!

