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AUBURN HILLS,\u00a0Mich., May 1, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ —<\/p>\n

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Top student creators recognized for imagining the next generation of Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehiclesWinners selected across four age groups: kindergarten-third grade, fourth-sixth grade, seventh-ninth grade, 10th – 12th grade<\/p>\n

Six creative talents are recognized by the Stellantis North America design team as winners of the Drive for Design 2026 contest.<\/p>\n

This year’s theme, “Design the Future of Fast,” challenged aspiring creators to push boundaries, think boldly and\u00a0reimagine what high-performance mobility could look like in the years ahead in a next-generation SRT vehicle using one of Stellantis’ iconic brands, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep\u00ae or Ram.<\/p>\n

Now in its 14th year and hosted by the\u00a0Stellantis North America design team, Drive for Design expanded for the first time beyond its original high school format. The all-new Drive for Design Junior was added, giving even the youngest visionaries, U.S. students from kindergarten through ninth grade, a chance to showcase their creativity.<\/p>\n

“We challenged the students to create a futuristic performance vehicle using key\u00a0SRT attributes of speed, power and attitude, and the winners blew the doors off,” said Mark Trostle, vice president of Ram Truck, Mopar and SRT exterior design. “The imagination and talent we’ve seen over the years was seriously notched up with the SRT design theme and definitely adds to the excitement of the return of our in-house performance division for the next generation.”<\/p>\n

2026 Drive for Design winners (Grades 10-12)\u00a0<\/p>\n

First place: Felix Bucaro, 12th grade, WisconsinSecond place: Owen Bronson, 12th grade, Michigan, finished among the top three for the third consecutive yearThird place: Javier Espino, 11th grade, Michigan<\/p>\n

Prize packages
First-place winner receives:<\/p>\n

Eligibility for a Summer Design Internship with the Ram and SRT Design StudioWinning sketch to be featured on Stellantis North America social media platformsInvitation to serve as a student judge for the prestigious EyesOn Design at Ford House car show in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026<\/p>\n

Second- and third-place winners receive:<\/p>\n

Virtual networking opportunity with the Stellantis North America Design TeamSketches to be featured on Stellantis North America social media platformsInvitation to serve as a student judge for the prestigious EyesOn Design at Ford House car show in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026Scholarship to College for Creative Studies three-week Pre-college Summer Experience “Transportation Design” program. July 12-31, 2026<\/p>\n

2026 Drive for Design Junior Winners\u00a0
Grades 7-9:<\/p>\n

Jaxon Brobst, eighth grade, Ohio<\/p>\n

Grades 4-6:<\/p>\n

Richie LeBlanc, fifth grade, Michigan<\/p>\n

Grades kindergarten-3<\/p>\n

Catherine Codouni, first grade, Michigan<\/p>\n

Junior prize packages include:\u00a0<\/p>\n

A virtual or in-person classroom visit with Stellantis North America designersPremium, professional-quality art suppliesAn official Drive for Design poster, autographed by the SRT Design TeamTwo tickets to the prestigious EyesOn Design at Ford House in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, held on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026<\/p>\n

Notable Alumni from Past Drive of Design Competitions:\u00a0<\/p>\n

2025 winner: Ryan Panizzoli (Plymouth, Michigan), third high school student intern2024 winner:\u00a0Rohan Seiber (Portola Valley, California), second high school student intern2016 winner: Ben Treinen (Loveland, Ohio), Ram Truck Interior Design Studio employee2015 winner: Dongwon Kim (Cupertino, California), former employee and intern2023 winner: Rocco Morales (Northville, Michigan), first high school student intern2021 winner: Vincent Piaskowski (Birmingham, Michigan), former intern2020 winner: Job Skandera (Santa Rosa, California), former intern2019 winner: Max Cooper (Miami, Florida), former intern2015 winner: Josh Blundo (Moultonborough, New Hampshire), former intern2014 winner: Alex Fischer (Rochester, Michigan), former intern<\/p>\n

Stellantis North America
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA<\/a>) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands in North America includes Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Peugeot and Maserati. In 2025, the company celebrated 100 years of influencing culture and contributing to the history of the automotive industry in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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