IUPUI and Sarah Fisher Racing Announce Partnership for Education
Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR) today announced a partnership with Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), an urban research and academic health sciences campus with 21 schools and academic units, that would sponsor Sarah Fisher's No. 67 Honda powered Dallara for the upcoming Indianapolis 500.
"The group at IUPUI has become great friends of mine over the years," said Fisher, who will attempt to qualify for her seventh Indianapolis 500 this weekend. "I have talked with students many times and at one time, I too was a student at IUPUI. I'm honored to be associated with a university that has such prestige. Education has always played an important role in my life and I hope through our association, others can share in that importance."
"Sarah is an excellent role model for IUPUI students," said Amy Conrad Warner, Vice Chancellor, IUPUI. "She is passionate about her chosen career and is defying the odds. Starting her own race team shows the entrepreneurial spirit that we want all of our students to possess."
Fisher was one of the first students in the EDDP program, a joint effort between Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI and Butler University. Fisher has been a helping hand with the School of Engineering and Technology as well as several units on campus and has made personal appearances to meet and talk with undergraduate students.
The Sponsorship of Sarah Fisher Racing is a collaborative effort between the IU School of Liberal Arts, the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, and the IUPUI campus administration.
"This is another example of the great collaboration on the IUPUI campus," said Robert White, Dean, School of Liberal Arts, IUPUI.
Dr. Oner Yurtseven, dean of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI, will further discuss the partnership with Fisher when he formally announces a first in the nation four-year Motorsports Engineering program on Tuesday, May 20 at 12:45 p.m., during the INgear Growing Racing and Education event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (More information about the INgear event is available at http://www.indianamotorsports.org)
Fisher returns to the track today for practice after honorary starter, Jon Laski, 2008 Purdue Grand Prix winner and IUPUI student waves the green flag for the start of practice at 12:00 p.m.
The 2008 Indianapolis 500 is set for May 25, 2008, at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 92nd running of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." The hallmark IndyCar Series in DIRECTV HD event will be featured through worldwide comprehensive coverage through ABC/ESPN in HD with additional coverage available on the IMS Radio Network and XM Satellite Radio. Broadcast coverage summaries will be available at www.indycar.com and www.brickyard.com.
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