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March 30, 2026

Aaron Dell, of Smart Care, won on the cold side of CFESA's competition in Region 2.

Last week, CFESA-certified technicians from across Region 2 gathered in Indianapolis, where a batch of individuals competed in the third localized round of the Top Tech Throwdown.

Winners were Lee Haney, of Smart Care, on the hot side and Aaron Dell, also of Smart Care, on the cold side. General Parts Group’s Adolfo Castillo and Brian Scott were runner-ups on the hot and cold sides, respectively.

Two more regional rounds are in store prior to the national face-off in August. Find more details here.

All of Region 2’s competitors gather for a photo.

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