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Purdue University helps students land careers in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing

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1 year ago

May 23, 2023

Purdue University helps students land careers in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing

SPEEDWAY — Purdue University is helping students land careers in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

“My first job in racing was a little less than a year ago, and it was like, instantly fell in love with it. And then this opportunity popped up, and it’s been awesome ever since,” Purdue-Indy graduate Sean Larson said.

An opportunity of a lifetime, Purdue is opening doors for students to explore the pathway to employment for the Indianapolis 500.

“I’ve always been into cars,” said Larson. An interest Larson never imagined would spark a new career.

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“For a while, I was pretty hard-set on working at a manufacturing, like Chevy or BMW, their street cars,” said Larson.

Five years later, that master plan was re-directed down a new path, in motorsports.

“I did the mechanical and motorsports dual major,” said Larson.

The Illinois native studied at Purdue in Indianapolis, the only motorsports engineering undergraduate program in the country.

“Since day 1, I was like, ‘Oh, I like the math and stuff like that. Integrating it with all the cars and racing and all that,” said Larson.

Purdue-Indy’s connections with the motorsport industry allowed Sean, Zachary Nelson, and Max Ohl an internship opportunity with IndyCar teams, allowing them to jumpstart their careers.

“It’s been a dream come true, to be completely honest,” said Larson.

Sean was hired following his internship and is currently a data acquisition engineer for Rahal Letterman Lanigan racing, a job secured way before he even graduated.

“I interviewed with Rahal, and it’s been history since. I started early December, part-time throughout the semester, and since I graduated a week ago, it’s been full-time every day, and it’s been awesome,” said Larson.

Zachary and Max graduate in December from Purdue with a mechanical engineering degree. They are well on their way to making noise in the motorsport industry by interning with Juncos Hollinger Racing.

“It’s a huge step up for me from what I was doing. I’m learning every day. It’s a rollercoaster. Some days you think you know things, and some days you realize you know absolutely nothing,” said Nelson.

“To be this close to the racing capital of the world and to be able to partner with a great team and a great university like this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Ohl.

A foot in doors allows students to live out their motorsport dreams. So when you’re watching this year’s greatest spectacle in racing:

Remember Sean, Zachary, and Max, the shining stars behind the wheel.

“Challenging yourself like that and pushing yourself to your limits is definitely how you achieve your dreams and keep moving forward in life,” said Larson.

You noticed we mentioned Purdue in Indianapolis. That’s because Purdue University and Indiana University are in the process of splitting “IUPUI” by fall 2024, an expansion of Purdue’s West Lafayette campus to Indy.

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'UnPHILtered': Savannah Bananas coach talks about what to expect

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June 26, 2024

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'UnPHILtered': Savannah Bananas coach talks about what to expect

(WISH) — The Savannah Bananas baseball team will take over Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis in just a few days.

The team has three games scheduled from June 27-29.

News 8 anchor Phil Sanchez, on Tuesday’s “UnPHILtered,” spoke with Savannah Bananas team president Jared Orton about what fans can expect this year.

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On/off storms through Wednesday, nice Thursday before heat returns

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June 25, 2024

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On/off storms through Wednesday, nice Thursday before heat returns

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We have had an active Tuesday that started as early as before sunrise. Then, showers and storms rolled in through the afternoon hours.

We will continue to see some storms over the next day before we briefly return to pleasant weather.

Tuesday night: Additional activity may fire off and slowly move into central Indiana tonight. There does remain a lower risk for severe storms with damaging winds being the primary concerns.

Due to slower moving rain and storms from Tuesday morning-afternoon, we will also have to monitor the potential for some flooding.

Lows will only fall into the low 70s.

Wednesday: Expect on and off showers and storms for Wednesday. There will be concerns for some flooding along with a low threat for severe storms.

This severe risk is south of Indy, and the primary hazards will be wind and some hail.

Highs look to be a little cooler with numbers in the low 80s. It will be a bit humid as well.

Thursday: Pleasant conditions are set to return Thursday with lots of sunshine and less humid air. Highs will be near normal in the low to mid 80s.

8-Day Forecast: It won’t take long for the heat to return going into the final weekend of June. Friday will see highs push into the mid 80s with the muggy meter turning back up. Saturday looks to be a hot and muggy day with highs nearing 90. A few showers and storms will be possible late Friday with better storm chances Saturday. It is too soon to tell if we’ll have a severe threat Saturday. Temperatures turn back closer to normal going into the start of July next Monday.

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Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards honor leaders in media – Indianapolis Recorder

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22 hours ago

June 25, 2024

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Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards honor leaders in media – Indianapolis Recorder

The family of the late Indiana broadcaster and community activist Amos C. Brown, III is proud to announce the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards. This prestigious event will honor six outstanding individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the media landscape and the community fabric of Indianapolis.

The honorees for the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards are:

CHANGE MAKER: Tina Cosby, Host of Community Connection and Community Public Affairs Director, Radio One Indianapolis

VISIONARY: DuJuan McCoy, Founder/Owner, Circle City Broadcasting

INNOVATOR: Shannon Williams, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, The Mind Trust

TRAILBLAZER: Rafael Sanchez, Multimedia Journalist and Voice of the Indianapolis Airport

LEGEND: Derrik Thomas, Broadcaster and Member, Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame

ICON: Barbara Boyd, Journalist, Member of the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Philanthropist, Socialite, and Community Advocate

These remarkable individuals will be honored during a special presentation on Wednesday, June 26th, at the Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser. The event will take place at the Hirons Agency, located at 422 E. New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Esteemed Radio One Indianapolis personalities Tony Lamont and Karen Vaughn will serve as the masters of ceremonies for the evening.

“We are thrilled to recognize these incredible individuals whose dedication and contributions have left a lasting imprint on our community,” said a family spokesperson. “Their achievements not only honor the legacy of our beloved Amos but also inspire future generations to continue making impactful contributions to our society.”

The Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser and Legacy Awards aim to celebrate and perpetuate the spirit of community service and excellence in media championed by Amos C. Brown, III.

For more information about the inaugural honorees and event details, please visit Amos C. Brown Legacy Awards.

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