Northern Tool + Equipment to Launch TV Series
Northern Tool + Equipment announced a partnership with RACER Network to launch a television series highlighting the next generation of tradespeople, high school CTE students.
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| Northern Tool + Equipment to Launch TV Series with RACER Network Highlighting the Next Generation of Tradespeople |
The series, anticipated to air in 2026, will feature junior and senior CTE students from LaVergne High School in LaVergne, Tennessee.
A new four-episode series will follow their Legends Challenge: Student Build from Northern Tool, transforming a Harley-Davidson Nightster into an XR750-inspired flat-track racer with hands-on mentorship from legendary racers and builders.
"The work these students are doing belongs on the big screen," said Frank Crowson, Chief Marketing Officer at Northern Tool + Equipment. "RACER Network fans and motorsports diehards everywhere are going to see real talent, determination and teamwork on display. This is a serious challenge; even seasoned pros would be pushed to finish a build like this in just 174 days."
The series will highlight Northern Tool's mission to put professional-grade tools in the hands of high school CTE students and invest in future tradespeople with unique learning experiences and industry mentorship.
The company’s investment has already impacted more than 30 schools across the country, including two previous builds, the Monster Jam Mini Build and Rat Rod Kart Build Off.
"We greenlit the Northern Tool Legends Build because the students at La Vergne High School and the skilled trades they're learning are the future of motorsports.,” said Scott McLemore, RACER Network vice president of programming. “The craft, the grit, the teamwork that's the story RACER Network tells best.”
McLemore said RACER Network is proud to add Northern's Legends Build to its new show lineup in fall 2026.
“We're already eyeing Northern's Build 4," he said.
Subscribe to Northern Tool's YouTube channel for updates from the school's shop and follow Northern Tool on social media for exclusive student-created content.
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