Press Release

MMI Jeremy McGrath Scholarship Recipient Announced

 

AURORA,
Ill (May 19, 2011) – As the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM
World Championship, season came to an exciting conclusion May 7 at Sam
Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, the season-long search for the Motorcycle
Mechanics Institute (MMI) Jeremy McGrath Scholarship winner came to a
conclusion. Randy Cardwell of Granby, C.T., was selected by McGrath to
receive $10,000 for MMI training.

The MMI Jeremy McGrath Scholarship is designed to assist students with a passion for working with motorcycles to pursue training in a career that reflects their interests. Interested candidates submitted an application and a two-minute video expressing why they should receive the scholarship to an MMI school of choice.

“What
an amazing scholarship program,” said Terry Emig, Director of Motor
Sports, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. “The videos submitted this year
were outstanding. It is a privilege to align with industry leaders who
support education through these programs and scholarships that provide
the means for individuals to pursue technical training and an
opportunity to achieve their dream careers”.

“I
couldn’t be more excited to win this award,” said Cardwell. “I’ve been
working so hard with my brother to put this video together; it means so
much to me. I was nervous, because I didn’t know who I was up against. 
There is always a chance someone put together a better video, but I
stayed optimistic and was confident in my video. It ended up paying
off.”

When
asked about his future plans at MMI, Cardwell stated, “I plan to start
school in Orlando, Fla., September 19 and will be focusing my studies
on the Kawasaki and Honda programs.  Once I graduate, I’d like to start
my own business concentrated on motorsports, and possibly owning a
dealership.”

This
is the eighth year that Monster Energy Supercross and MMI have teamed
up to offer the Jeremy McGrath Scholarship. As part of the application
process, McGrath personally reviewed six semi-finalist videos and then
conducted phone interviews with each of the finalists before making his
final selection before a sold out crowd at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium
for the supercross season finale.

“MMI
has continued to support Monster Energy Supercross and the future of
our sport with the Jeremy McGrath Scholarship,” said Ryan McSpadden,
vice president of sales, Feld Motor Sports. “The scholarship gives a
student the chance to attend Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and get one
step closer to their dream of being a Monster Energy Supercross
technician. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity that we are happy to
be a part of it.”

The
successful alliance between Monster Energy Supercross and MMI has
launched the careers of several aspiring supercross/motocross mechanics
as part of the Jeremy McGrath Scholarship. Previous recipients include
Jason Abney, Hazel Wirth, Brandon Dooley, Todd Hunn, Mary Morgan,
Matthew Langham and Tyler Sherbet.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook and Twitter, log on to http://www.facebook.com/supercrosslive and http://twitter.com/supercrosslive.

 

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:

Headquartered
in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI)
is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students
seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair,
motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 140,000 graduates in
its 45-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and
certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well
as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training
centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides
specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of
several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute
(UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute
(MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). To learn more about UTI and
its training services, log on to www.uti.edu.

 

About Feld Motor Sports®

Feld Motor Sports®,
Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor
sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz
, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the
world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more
information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

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