Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Named Official Technical Institute of 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open
Phoenix, ARIZ., Orlando, FLA., September 29, 2008 — 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 U.S. Open. This
event 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.”
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.
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