AURORA, Ill. (October 2, 2008) – The Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open announced today the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute has been named the Official Technical Institute of the 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, October 10-12.
As the Official Technical Institute, MMI will recognize the top AMA Supercross technicians by presenting the MMI Top Tech awards during the event. Technicians will have a chance to win cold hard cash with $500 up for grabs on Friday night and $2000 on Saturday.
“Over the last three years, MMI has been very involved with the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open. This prestigious race provides an excellent platform for MMI to build awareness around the rewarding careers and
long-term opportunities for professionally trained technicians in the motorcycle industry,” said Terry Emig, director Motorsports and Event Marketing for MMI. “Many technicians, including several MMI graduates, will be working hard to get their riders on the podium for the MMI Main Event.”
Tickets are now available for the 10th anniversary of the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas October 10-12, 2008 at www.ussx.com, www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 702-474-4000 or the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office. Regarded as one of off-road motorcycling’s premier races, the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open is the final ‘major’ race of the motocross season. Tickets are available for as low as $20 through Ticketmaster.com. All tickets subject to 5% Las Vegas Entertainment tax.
About Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) is a division of Phoenix, Ariz.-based Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel, marine and motorcycle technicians. With campuses located in Phoenix, Ariz. and Orlando, Fla., MMI is supported and equipped by all six major motorcycle manufacturers -- American Honda, American Suzuki, BMW, Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA and Yamaha Motor Corp. USA. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. also offers specialized technical education programs at eight other campuses across the country through several well-known brands -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech). For more information, visit www.uti.edu.
As the Official Technical Institute, MMI will recognize the top AMA Supercross technicians by presenting the MMI Top Tech awards during the event. Technicians will have a chance to win cold hard cash with $500 up for grabs on Friday night and $2000 on Saturday.
“Over the last three years, MMI has been very involved with the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open. This prestigious race provides an excellent platform for MMI to build awareness around the rewarding careers and
long-term opportunities for professionally trained technicians in the motorcycle industry,” said Terry Emig, director Motorsports and Event Marketing for MMI. “Many technicians, including several MMI graduates, will be working hard to get their riders on the podium for the MMI Main Event.”
Tickets are now available for the 10th anniversary of the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas October 10-12, 2008 at www.ussx.com, www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 702-474-4000 or the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office. Regarded as one of off-road motorcycling’s premier races, the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open is the final ‘major’ race of the motocross season. Tickets are available for as low as $20 through Ticketmaster.com. All tickets subject to 5% Las Vegas Entertainment tax.
About Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) is a division of Phoenix, Ariz.-based Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel, marine and motorcycle technicians. With campuses located in Phoenix, Ariz. and Orlando, Fla., MMI is supported and equipped by all six major motorcycle manufacturers -- American Honda, American Suzuki, BMW, Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA and Yamaha Motor Corp. USA. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. also offers specialized technical education programs at eight other campuses across the country through several well-known brands -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech). For more information, visit www.uti.edu.
10/2/2008 2:54pm
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