Kettering was GMI. A great school and springbord into automotive. The SAE networking is a bonus as someone else mentioned.
ME discplines are key, but consider some other non-tradintional angles. For instance; most OEM's are very keen to pursue the green applications. Materials and Metalurgy or studies in evrionmental incorporation would also be growth arenas in the automotive field. EE and related technologies will aslo do well as cars/trucks become less dependant on fossile fuels. There's a long way to go, but you'd be in on the ground floor.
Also consider
Larry Tech! If for nothing else than to be a part of the race team.
Competition is strong, you'll need to have good grades and any extra curricular activity will only bolster you position.
Mark
