Editor’s Note: We have explored several educational opportunities for those who are interested in pursuing a career in motorsports. In this third edition, we wrap up the series with a look at the NASCAR Technical Institute. Parts One and Two are still available on the Circle Track web site.
Part One: Racing Technical Colleges Part One
Part Two: Racing Technical Colleges Part Two
NASCAR Technical Institute – The NASCAR Technical Institute is a division of UTI Technical Institute. It is the country’s first technical training school to combine a complete automotive technology program with a NASCAR-specific motorsports program. It is also the exclusive educational partner of NASCAR.
The school campus is located in Mooresville, NC about 20 miles north of Charlotte. This town bills itself as “Race City, USA”, because there are so many race teams located in and around Mooresville. It has to be the highest concentration of race teams and race parts suppliers in the country.
The lead administrator for NASCAR Business Alliances and NASCAR/Media Contacts is V.P. John Dodson. Before joining NASCAR Tech, John had worked for many years in the NASCAR community directly with professional race teams.
NASCAR Tech opened in July, 2002 and graduated its first class in August, 2003. It is housed in a 146,000 square foot facility and has the capacity to train up to 1,800 students at a time.
NASCAR Tech is on the 2016 Military Friendly Schools list that is published by Victory Media in recognition of efforts to ensure the success of America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students. The school has approximately 120 employees serving the students at this campus.
The NASCAR Technology 15 week program teaches students the skills, speed and precision NASCAR teams demand from its technicians. The school further provides training necessary to excel as an entry level automotive service technician. The Automotive Core Program teaches students how to diagnose, maintain and repair domestic and foreign automobiles.
There are manufacturer specific advanced training programs. Ford FACT (Ford Accelerated Credential Training) is a 15 week program specific to Ford and Lincoln service departments across the nation. The Nissan Automotive Technician Training is a 9 week program designed for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. And the Mopar TEC (Technical Education Curriculum). Education Curriculum training program is specific to Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep and Ram trucks.
NASCAR Tech is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. And, ACCSC has recognized NASCAR Tech as a 2014 ACCSC School of Excellence. UTI, NASCAR Tech’s parent company, has been designated as a 2016 STEM Jobs Approved College by Victory Media as well.
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