Team Penske IndyCar Crew Chief Matt Jonsson: How You Can Get Into NASCAR Racing
Matt Jonsson, who has more than 25 years of experience in the racing industry, talks about his journey to IndyCar crew chief at Team Penske in Mooresville, North Carolina.Matt provides details for why he recommends attending NASCAR Technical Institute if you want a job in racing. About 20% of Team Penske’s current crew came from NASCAR Technical Institute, Matt says.Matt explains what qualities are in-demand for racing professionals at his company, such as teamwork and humility. He also gives advice for students who are currently studying at NASCAR Tech.
NASCAR Technical Institute is a technical school offering automotive mechanic and CNC machinist training. NASCAR Technical Institute is a division of Universal Technical Institute (UTI). NASCAR Tech is the world's first and only technician training school combining a complete automotive technology program with NASCAR-specific motorsports training.For more information regarding NASCAR Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/schools/nascar-technical-instituteFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsUTI offers employment assistance to students and graduates. To learn more about employment assistance at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/support-services/employment-assistanceTo find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsTo stay up-to-date with some of the latest news regarding NASCAR Tech, join us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASCARtech/
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