Roger Penske, owner of the automobile racing team Penske Racing, has donated $25,000 toward the Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship, the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation announced. The money will help one qualified female to attend UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute. The Penske award is part of the Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund for women pursuing careers in the automotive industry.
“The automotive industry needs outstanding people, like Brienne Davis, who are dedicated to top-notch service,†said Roger Penske, chairman of Penske Corporation, in a release. “This scholarship was created to provide more opportunities for women committed to pursuing technical excellence through a career in the motorsports and racing industries.â€Â  … Details
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J.R. Hildebrand today concluded his three-day program with the Force India Formula 1 Team at the Circuit de Jerez in southern Spain. The 21-year-old from Sausalito, Calif., recorded a best lap of 1:19.873 to rank 10th overall among the 16 F1 rookies who participated in today’s sessions.
Once again, Hildebrand shared …Â Details
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Formula 1’s young driver test at Jerez in Spain this week has provided a great opportunity for teams to try out new talent that has not been near grand prix machinery before. Yet while some teams have gone for established European talent, Force India took the bold decision to hand 21-year-old American J.R. Hildebrand his first chance to drive an F1 car – and the Firestone Indy Lights champion and former Team USA A1 Grand Prix and driver loved every second.
Q. J.R., today was your first taste of a Formula 1 car. What were your … Details
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