
The LaVergne High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students will have until June 6, 2026, to build a race-ready American Flat Track Motorcycle
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Northern Tool + Equipment announced its third build, surprising a LaVergne High School CTE class with the epic Legends Build: Student Challenge. The students and their instructor will build an XR750-inspired motorcycle from a 2025 Harley-Davidson Nightster under the mentorship of racing and fabrication legends: Scott Parker, Chris Carr, Kenny Coolbeth Jr., Billy Lane and many more!
Watch this
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to see the group of 15 students learn what they will spend the school year building and how projects like this fuel the next generation of tradespeople.
“We know more students are considering vocational careers, and builds like this give students once-in-a-lifetime mentorship, access to professional-grade tools and confidence to pursue jobs in the trades after graduation,” said Frank Crowson, Northern Tool + Equipment’s Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
Northern Tool + Equipment has brought in some epic partners to make this build happen, including American Flat Track, Boswell’s Harley-Davidson, DEWALT, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee and Sons of Speed.
The clock starts now! The final bike will be revealed on June 6th at Tennessee National Raceway in an American Flat Track Legends exhibition race.
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About Northern Tool + Equipment:
Northern Tool + Equipment is a family-owned company serving both DIYers and trades professionals tackling the tough projects. A leading supplier of more than 100,000 high-quality tools and equipment for over 40 years, the company’s highly-trained team has an immense breadth of knowledge to help customers in-person at more than 130 retail stores, online and over the phone through their fully-staffed contact center. From helping customers get the right tool for the job to assisting with parts and repairs that keep tools running at peak performance, customer service is at the foundation of Northern Tool’s mission. Learn more about Northern Tool + Equipment at NorthernTool.com and stay connected through social media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube and Pinterest.
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