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NASCAR driver, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Featured in Video Game

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Friday, September 7, 2018
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jennifer Jo Cobb, American NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, is represented in "NASCAR Heat 3," a video game by Monster Games and published by 704Games.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jennifer Jo Cobb, American NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, is represented in "NASCAR Heat 3," a video game by Monster Games and published by 704Games.
  • The third game in the popular NASCAR Heat series became available September 7, 2018 at retailers Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Game Stop and through Amazon.
  • In 2011, Cobb, along with Danica Patrick, became the first two females featured in a NASCAR video game.
  • This year's inclusion in "NASCAR Heat 3" makes Cobb one of several female drivers to make an appearance in the game.

704Games Launches NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami, A New Mass-Market NASCAR Esports Tournament

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --704Games, NASCAR's exclusive esports partner for simulation-style video games on console platforms, announced today NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami, a weekly esports competition in the upcoming video game NASCAR Heat 3.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --704Games, NASCAR's exclusive esports partner for simulation-style video games on console platforms, announced today NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami, a weekly esports competition in the upcoming video game NASCAR Heat 3.
  • "Fresh off the launch of NASCAR Heat 3, NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami launches our first esports tournament so fans can literally play along with the real-world NASCAR Playoffs,"said Ed Martin, President of 704Games.
  • "NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami is the first NASCAR esports competition of its kind on video game consoles, accessible to NASCAR fans across the U.S., making it a truly one-of-a-kind experience."
  • NASCAR Heat Champions: Road to Miami is the culmination of a focused effort from both 704Games and NASCAR to engage new and existing fans through esports.

New Universal Technical Institute Campus In New Jersey Launches Inaugural Classes

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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BLOOMFIELD, N.J., Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, Universal Technical Institute cut the ribbon at its new 108,000 square foot, state-of-the-industry campus.

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  • BLOOMFIELD, N.J., Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, Universal Technical Institute cut the ribbon at its new 108,000 square foot, state-of-the-industry campus.
  • The Bloomfield campus marks the company's first location in the tri-state area and its thirteenth campus nationwide.
  • Those attending included major New Jersey transportation employers, many of whom offer tuition reimbursement programs and hiring incentives to UTI graduates.
  • Through its network of 13 campuses nationwide, UTI offers post-secondary programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).

NASCAR Technical Institute Graduates Drive Success for Team Penske

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Team Penske drivers Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano stopped by the Team Penske race shop in Mooresville, N.C., Monday, following top-10 finishes at Michigan International Speedway over the weekend, in part to thank the NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) graduates who help drive their team's success on the racetrack.

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  • MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Team Penske drivers Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano stopped by the Team Penske race shop in Mooresville, N.C., Monday, following top-10 finishes at Michigan International Speedway over the weekend, in part to thank the NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) graduates who help drive their team's success on the racetrack.
  • NASCAR Tech graduates now working at Team Penske hold positions ranging from entry level mechanic to Chief Mechanic.
  • "We love seeing NASCAR Technical Institute graduates join Team Penske," said Keselowski.
  • Through its network of 13 campuses nationwide, UTI offers post-secondary programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).

NASCAR Race Car Driver David Starr Helps Launch Extreme Energy Solutions Summer 2018 Tour of Stores

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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BRANCHVILLE, N.J., Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 2, 2018, the folks at Escape RV, located in Branchville, NJ, received a surprise: a guest showing by NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver David Starr, who made the personal appearance at the recreational vehicle sales and service center, to help launch the 2018 Summer Tour of Stores, sponsored by Extreme Energy Solutions and its product, Extreme Kleaner.

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  • BRANCHVILLE, N.J., Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 2, 2018, the folks at Escape RV, located in Branchville, NJ, received a surprise: a guest showing by NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver David Starr, who made the personal appearance at the recreational vehicle sales and service center, to help launch the 2018 Summer Tour of Stores, sponsored by Extreme Energy Solutions and its product, Extreme Kleaner.
  • Starr and Otten were ready to sign autographs for customers, family, and friends of Escape RV and of Extreme Energy Solutions.
  • In addition to local audiences, race fans drove from up to an hour and half away to meet the NASCAR driver which hails from Dallas Texas.
  • Extreme Energy Solutions offers other products that can be found at selected retailers, including H2O Energy Flow and Extreme Xtra Fuel Treatments.

Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2018 Third Quarter Results

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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While fourth quarter starts are expected to grow year over year, full year 2018 student starts are expected to be at or near 2017 levels.

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  • While fourth quarter starts are expected to grow year over year, full year 2018 student starts are expected to be at or near 2017 levels.
  • Management will hold a conference call to discuss the 2018 third quarter results on Tuesday, August 7th at 1:30 p.m. PDT (4:30 p.m. EDT).
  • With more than 200,000 graduates in its 52-year history, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the nation's leading provider of technical training for automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, and offers welding technology and computer numerical control (CNC) machining programs.
  • Through its network of 12 campuses nationwide, UTI offers post-secondary programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).

Universal Technical Institute Schedules Fiscal Year 2018 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of transportation technician training, announced today that it will report its financial results for the fiscal 2018 third quarter ended June 30, 2018, on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, after market close.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of transportation technician training, announced today that it will report its financial results for the fiscal 2018 third quarter ended June 30, 2018, on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, after market close.
  • UTI will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on the same day to discuss its fiscal 2018 third quarter financial results and operating performance.
  • The conference call will feature President and Chief Executive Officer Kimberly McWaters and interim Chief Financial Officer Scott Yessner.
  • Through its network of 12 campuses nationwide, UTI offers post-secondary programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).

MyComputerCareer POW-MIA Freedom Car Spokesman Hails Repatriation of US Soldiers' Remains

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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For more information about the POW-MIA Freedom Car and the POW-MIA awareness campaign, visit www.freedomcar.org or www.mycomputercareer.edu/freedomcar .

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  • For more information about the POW-MIA Freedom Car and the POW-MIA awareness campaign, visit www.freedomcar.org or www.mycomputercareer.edu/freedomcar .
  • But Johnson cautioned that the repatriation of these soldiers' remains is but a first step in returning them home to their families.
  • The "Freedom Car" is a Pro Late Model stock car that can be seen in NASCAR and other series asphalt oval short-track competitions throughout the US.
  • Team Johnson Motorsports and the Freedom Car have finished in 2nd place in each of their most recent four outings.

M&M'S® Racing Asks Fans To Show And Share How They #18n18 For The Chance To Win Sweet Prizes On And Off The Track

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Friday, July 27, 2018
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To enter either promotion, fans only need to share a photo demonstrating how they're celebrating Kyle Busch and M&M'S in social media and use the hashtag #18n18.

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  • To enter either promotion, fans only need to share a photo demonstrating how they're celebrating Kyle Busch and M&M'S in social media and use the hashtag #18n18.
  • The first promotion launches today, July 27, and provides fans with the opportunity to win a VIP trip to the first playoff race of the NASCAR season in Las Vegas on Sunday, September 16.
  • One lucky fan will be handed two VIP tickets to the race, along with flights, accommodation and additional surprises to sweeten their race weekend.
  • To find out more information about the promotion, including official rules, fans can head to the M&M'S Racing Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mmsracing .

Universal Technical Institute Names Eric Severson Senior Vice President, Admissions

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Eric Severson has joined Universal Technical Institute, Inc.(NYSE: UTI), as senior vice president, Admissions.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Eric Severson has joined Universal Technical Institute, Inc.(NYSE: UTI), as senior vice president, Admissions.
  • Severson will develop and lead strategies and initiatives to increase enrollment of qualified students.
  • Sherrell Smith retains his responsibilities leading the delivery of high-value education and strong student outcomes as executive vice president, Campus Operations and Services.
  • Through its network of 12 campuses nationwide, UTI offers post-secondary programs under the banner of several well-known brands, includingUniversal Technical Institute(UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).