The automotive technology program at Four Rivers Career Center welcomed two guests with national recognition in the custom truck world on Tuesday, April 22.

Jeff Battler of 12 Gauge Customs and Brian Bourke of the YouTube channel Semi Casual visited the auto tech classroom and shop to film a feature on the student-led Night Shift project as they continue their work on the custom Kenworth build.

Known for their high-end truck builds and strong media presence, Battler and Bourke spotlighted the creativity, skill, and collaboration of the Auto Tech students during their visit. The feature will give viewers an inside look at the craftsmanship behind the Kenworth transformation, highlighting the real-world experience that students gain through hands-on projects.

“This is an exciting opportunity for our students to showcase their talent and dedication to a broader audience,” said FRCC Automotive Technology instructor Dan Brinkmann. “Having experts like Jeff and Brian take interest in what we’re building here is a real honor.”

The visit and filming took place on-site at the Auto Tech shop at the Career Center. The footage will be featured on the Semi Casual YouTube channel, which is followed by thousands of truck enthusiasts across the country.

The Night Shift program deals with anything to do with motors, particularly transportation – cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, boats, golf carts or whatever the case may be.

Students who want to be involved, mostly Brinkmann’s automotive technology students, meet every Tuesday and Thursday during the school year at the Four Rivers Career Center from 4-7 p.m. Every session is different, and if it has a motor, the students are working on it as one of their projects.

Photos below are of Dan Brinkmann and School District of Washington Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart visiting with Battler and Bourke, and Night Shift students working on the custom Kenworth build.