October 22, 2024
Gainesville, Ga— Lanier Technical College’s Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MVT) Program is known for creating top-notch motorsports technicians for the racing industry. Students acquire both classroom and in-field experience during their tenure at Lanier Tech. The program offers certificates, diplomas, and degrees in the career field of Motorsports. These academic options range from a few months to a full two-year associate’s degree. The program’s tagline, “We Build Racing Technicians,” rings true daily as numerous students and graduates earn opportunities to work alongside professionals at some of the nation’s well-known race teams and tracks.
The sold-out 2024 Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta was another instance where students gained insight into how professional racing events are conducted. Samantha (Sam) Sibilsky and Clay Salos received the 2024 Steve Lanier Scholarship from Road Atlanta during the pre-race ceremonies, The Steve Lanier Scholarship was created after the passing of Road Atlanta Facility Manager Steve Lanier to honor his legacy and to preserve the motorsports profession for years to come. Each student received $500 towards their educational tuition and material costs.
Graduates under their employers and students under Program Director, John Leverett’s supervision worked alongside each other during the week-long festivities at Road Atlanta. The list of students and graduates who participated is as follows:
Navaz Hussein-Team Penske Porsche-Porsche 963- Weathertech GTP- LTC Alumni
Kevin Gainey– Paul Miller Racing- BMW M4 GT3- Weathertech GTD Pro – LTC Alumni
Richard Collins– Paul Miller Racing- BMW M4 GT3- Weathertech GTD Pro – LTC Alumni
Josh Varnado– Paul Miller Racing- BMW M4 GT3- Weathertech GTD Pro – LTC Alumni
Tyler Turner – Winward Racing – Mercedes AMG GT3- Weathertech GTD Pro – LTC Alumni
Seth Preston– Winward Racing – Mercedes AMG GT3- Weathertech GTD Pro – LTC Alumni
Sam Eigen– Winward Racing – Mercedes AMG GT3- Weathertech GTD Pro – LTC Student
Juan Osorio-Londono-Winward Racing – Mercedes AMG GT3- Weathertech GTD Pro–LTC Student
Mack O’brien– Pratt & Miller Racing- Corvette Z06 GT3.R- Weathertech GTD Pro- LTC Alumni
Eric Reynolds– Pratt & Miller Racing- Corvette Z06 GT3.R- Weathertech GTD Pro- LTC Alumni
Lexi DuCote– Pratt & Miller Racing- Corvette Z06 GT3.R- Weathertech GTD Pro- LTC Student
JP Hoover– Pratt & Miller Racing- Corvette Z06 GT3.R- Weathertech GTD Pro- LTC Student
Eli Freeman– Forte Racing- Lamborghini GT3 EVO2- Weathertech GTD- LTC Student
Christian Ramirez– Forte Racing- Lamborghini GT3 EVO2- Weathertech GTD- LTC Student
Brandon Fry– Forte Racing- Lamborghini GT3 EVO2- Weathertech GTD- LTC Student
Joshua Tsou– Forte Racing- Lamborghini GT3 EVO2- Weathertech GTD- LTC Student
Alton Henry– Vasser-Sullivan Racing Lexus RC F GT3- Weathertech GTD/GTD Pro- LTC Alumni
Drew Foster– Magnus Racing- Aston Martin Vantage GTS Evo- Weathertech GTD- Alumni
Casey Harple– Pfaff Motorsports-McLaren 720S GT3 Evo-Weathertech GTD-LTC Student
Clayton Casey– MLT Motorsports- Ligier JSP320- VP Racing Sportscar Challenge-LMP3- LTC Alumni
Dalton Starr– MLT Motorsports- Ligier JSP320- VP Racing Sportscar Challenge-LMP3- LTC Alumni
Camron Ledford– MLT Motorsports- Ligier JSP320- VP Racing Sportscar Challenge-LMP3- LTC Student
Jordan Nix– Team TGM- Aston Martin Vantage GT4- Michelin Pilot Challenge- GS – LTC Alumni
Nick Woosley– Team TGM – Aston Martin Vantage GT4- Michelin Pilot Challenge – GS – LTC Student
Andrew Mullen-Goldcrest Motorsports- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup- Porsche Carerra Cup- LTC Alumni
Cameron Albert– Kelly Moss Racing- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup- Porsche Carerra Cup- LTC Alumni
Angle Santana– Kingpin Racing- Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO- VP Racing Sportscar Challenge-GSX-LTC Alumni
Motorsports Vehicle Technology students earn the opportunity to work and learn from this event annually. Program Director Leverett said, “The turnout of the MVT program at this year’s race week was amazing. After it was all said and done, the MVT program had either a current student or alumni work for one of 10 championship-winning teams.” With the growing demand for racing technicians in the automotive industry, Lanier Tech’s Motorsports Vehicle Technology Program is determined to fill the skills gap with qualified, dedicated graduates.
About the Technical College System of Georgia
The 22 colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) are Georgia’s top resource for skilled workers. TCSG offers world-class training in more than 600 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs to students who are trained on state-of-the-art equipment by instructors who are experts in their fields. The system also houses Georgia’s Office of Adult Education, which promotes and provides adult literacy and education programs, including the GED® testing program, throughout the state. In addition, TCSG partners with companies through Quick Start, the nation’s top customized workforce training program, and through its colleges, which work with local industry to provide workforce and training solutions. For more information, visit TCSG.edu.
