PHOENIX - In an effort to promote diversity and multi-cultural inclusion throughout the motor sports industry, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and STAR Motorsports LLC are launching STAR TRACK Scholarship Program to provide scholarships throughout 2008 for students attending UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) in Mooresville, NC.
STAR Motorsports LLC is a worldwide comprehensive motor sports, entertainment and lifestyle company. Through its Educational and Developmental Division, STAR TRACK, STAR Motorsports is offering five scholarships to qualifying students starting in January 2008 at NASCAR Tech and five more throughout the year.
“Our goal is encouraging more women and minorities to attend NASCAR Tech and join the vibrant NASCAR community by providing scholarship aid to students. I believe the quality training offered at NASCAR Tech can make dreams come true for students pursuing technical careers.” said Sean Holley, president and CEO of STAR Motorsports. “As STAR Motorsports diligently develops a strong performance-based NASCAR team, we are simultaneously focused on increasing awareness and empowering women and minorities in regards to NASCAR. We are doing this through STAR TRACK, which is anchored by our relationship with UTI/NASCAR Tech and our racing schools.”
NASCAR Tech, a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., has an exclusive educational alliance with NASCAR. NASCAR Tech is the only school of its kind that combines UTI’s automotive training and a NASCAR-approved technologies curriculum into one program. After completing the core curriculum, students can go on to learn the basics of engine construction, chassis fabrication, NASCAR racing theory principles, rules and regulations and Pit Crew.
“These scholarships will help our students by bridging the gap between federal funding and the cost of tuition,” said Don Ableson, president and chairman of the UTI Foundation Board. “We are pleased that executives, such as Sean Holley, are taking the lead to help address this issue, while also promoting diversity. It is a win-win opportunity.”
Applications will be available online at the UTI Foundation web site, www.utifoundation.net. Selections will be made by the UTI Scholarship committee. For additional information contact the UTI Foundation office at 623-445-9500.
About STAR Motorsports:
Founded in 2004 by Sean W. Holley, Esq., STAR Motorsports, LLC is a worldwide comprehensive motor sports, entertainment and lifestyle company. STAR is comprised of a unique mix of experienced motor sports professionals, experienced sports and entertainment executives and sports and entertainment celebrities. STAR fields competitive NASCAR NEXTEL/SPRINT Cup, BUSH and CRAFTSMAN TRUCK series teams. STAR TRACK is the Educational and Developmental Division of STAR. STAR leads by example to foster Diversity/Inclusion in NASCAR. STAR’s Partners include: Steve Smith (NFL/Carolina Panthers), John Salley (NBA World Champion/Sportscaster/Film Actor), Wayans Brothers (Film and TV Actors), Ray Lewis (NFL/Baltimore Ravens), Gayle Sayers (NFL Hall of Fame), Tommy Davidson (Comedian/TV and Film Actor), Big Boi (Outkast/Music Artist and Producer/Film Actor), Lil’ Jon (Music Artist), and JY Park (Music Artist). www.star-motorsports.com
About Universal Technical Institute Foundation:
The UTI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Arizona non-profit, is the umbrella organization that covers all Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) not-for-profit initiatives and is dedicated to raising funds to further its mission and strategic goals. The UTI Foundation supports technical education for the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine and NASCAR industries through scholarships, grants, career development and other special programs. For more information, visit www.utifoundation.net.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI):
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. The company offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at ten campuses across the United States, and manufacturer-sponsored advanced programs at 18 dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. offers specialized technical education programs under several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). For more information, visitwww.uticorp.com.
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