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Bryan Thompson launches automotive design scholarship

11 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield
@TheGentlemanRacer
@TheGentRacer

TruTV’s season finale of Motor City Masters aired last night and while Camilo Pardo took home the honor of Motor City Master. Designers of the future are the real winners thanks to Bryan Thompson who came in second. First prize was $100,000 and a Camaro Z28. But Thompson had committed to giving anything won to start a scholarship for students interested in car design. Knowing this Pardo gave Thompson the Camaro so he can auction off the car, worth some $80,000 to kick off the Bryan Thompson Design Scholarship.

Thompson (pictured on the left) on Motor City Masters season finale with fellow design Camilo Pardo 

“My goal is to find that kid out there who is being told there is something wrong with him,” Thompson told FrontiersLA.com from a poolside viewing party. “And I want him to know that he is right and everyone else is wrong.”

Learn more about the scholarship at bryanthompsondesign.com/philanthropy

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield, founder of The Gentleman Racer, is a storyteller, adventurer, and automotive expert whose work blends cars, travel, and culture. As a member of The Explorers Club, he brings a spirit of discovery to his work, whether uncovering forgotten racing history or embarking on global expeditions. His site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados, known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective. A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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