# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge, Sponsored by CloverMotor Co.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Think cars are just for getting from Point A to Point B? Think again.

Join us at Southside Speedway for one of our most popular merit badge events of the year! You'll roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and discover what really makes a vehicle run. Learn how to inspect engines, identify key components, check fluids, test batteries, examine brakes and tires, and perform the same basic maintenance every driver should know.

This isn't just sitting through a lecture. You'll work alongside experienced automotive enthusiasts, use real tools, and gain practical skills you'll use for the rest of your life. Whether you dream of restoring classic cars, racing, becoming an engineer, or simply owning your first vehicle someday, this is your chance to get under the hood and start learning.

Even better, the class is led by Eagle Scout Sean Nelson, owner of the #90 late model dirt track race car, who brings real-world experience and a passion for helping Scouts discover the world of automotive maintenance.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Check-in begins at 8:15 AM)
📍 Southside Speedway | Midlothian, VA
💲 $15 per Scout

🔧 No prerequisites are required! Because of the hands-on activities and material covered, this event is recommended for Scouts in 6th grade and older. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes—you'll be spending the morning working around real vehicles. Space is limited to 24 Scouts, so don't wait!

🏎️ Registration is now open!
https://www.scoutingevent.com/602-26FallAutoMaint
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/midlothian/automotive-maintenance-merit-badge-sponsored-by-clovermotor-co/200030492680556
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, car-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Midlothian
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Southside Speedway History
- **lat**: 37.450283377082
- **long**: -77.627957325068
- **full address**: Southside Speedway History, 12800 Genito Rd,Midlothian, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge, Sponsored by CloverMotor Co. being held?
  - **A:** Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge, Sponsored by CloverMotor Co. takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Southside Speedway History, 12800 Genito Rd,Midlothian, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge, Sponsored by CloverMotor Co.?
  - **A:** Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge, Sponsored by CloverMotor Co. is organized by Heart of Virginia Council, Scouting America.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge, Sponsored by CloverMotor Co. is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Midlothian, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge, Sponsored by CloverMotor Co. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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