Universal Technical Institute Foundation and C and R Racing Group Establish Scholarship
3/17/2010
Scholarship is Part of Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
PHOENIX, March 17, 2010 – C&R Racing Group wanted to give back to the industry it loves – and it brought some friends along to help. The motorsports component manufacturer, in partnership with the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation, today announced the $3,000 C&R Racing Brienne Davis Scholarship. The scholarship is designated for female students attending any one of UTI’s nine campuses that are interested in pursuing a motorsports career.
C&R Racing owner Chris Paulsen committed the initial $1,000 for the scholarship and secured matching funds from racing legend Lyn St. James and her Women In The Winner’s Circle Foundation and the Henry Ford. The scholarship will be presented annually to one student selected from applications received by the UTI Foundation.
“We are pleased to partner with Lyn St. James and the Henry Ford to create this scholarship,” said Paulsen. “This was our opportunity to give back to the industry and help further the education of students interested in a motorsports career. We look forward to working with the UTI Foundation to recognize a deserving student each year. ”
The scholarship is part of the Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund – a scholarship program designed to help women gain the education they need to pursue careers in the automotive industry. Davis, a UTI alumnus who went on to become a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series official, died tragically in 2008.
“The Foundation is fortunate to have donors like Chris Paulsen and C&R Racing to support our efforts in helping students achieve their goals,” said Veronica Meury, vice president and executive director of the UTI Foundation. “We are grateful for their support.”
More information about the scholarship is available on the UTI Foundation Web site at www.utifoundation.net.
About C&R Racing:
Established in December 1988, C&R Racing, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of cooling systems and drivetrain components for the motorsports industry. Chris Paulsen, former IndyCar Series chief mechanic, started the company as a custom machine shop and metal fabrication business serving the IndyCar industry. Since 1988, the company has grown to be the leading manufacturer of components and equipment for high performance applications, complete cooling systems, chassis and drivetrain components, and wind tunnel models. C&R is the largest and preferred supplier of custom all-aluminum radiators to NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, and Craftsman Truck Series. C&R is also the preferred supplier to the IndyCar Series and various other off-road, open wheel and late model series. For more information, visit www.crracing.com.
About UTI Foundation:
The UTI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Arizona non-profit, is the umbrella organization for 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.
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