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UNOH Returns as Official Educational Partner of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Batavia, OH (March 16, 2022) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is pleased to announce that the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) located in Lima, Ohio has renewed their partnership as the “Official Educational Partner” of the Series through 2023.

UNOH is known worldwide as a leader in the Automotive, Diesel, and High-Performance industries. UNOH also offers world class degree programs in Business, Health, Marketing, Information Technology, Robotics, and many other fields of study. ?

“Partnering up with Lucas Oil for their Late Model Dirt Series events made perfect sense for us as a University and for our students,” said UNOH President, Dr. Jeffrey A. Jarvis. “Current students will have the opportunity to intern for teams traveling the circuit as well as get a behind the scenes look at track promotions and operations. Both our technical students and business-focused students can take advantage of this first-of-its-kind partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.”?

As the “Official Educational Partner” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, UNOH hopes to educate those who have a passion for racing and turn it into a career of their dreams. The UNOH Drive for Excellence™ aligns with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series goal to bring racing entertainment to fans of all ages. UNOH’s state of the art facilities and curriculum provides new students the opportunity to get a degree and be involved in the motorsports industry at the same time.?

Race fans will benefit from the UNOH partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at every event, with a chance to win a UNOH / Lucas Oil Products prize package by registering at the UNOH tent in the vendor midway. The interactive UNOH activation cart will allow fans to learn more about
UNOH, their programs for new students, a virtual tour of the University, and available opportunities.?

“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with UNOH. They offer great opportunities for young adults to get a degree and work in the motorsports industry. We have been able to place students with several Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series teams that have gone on to work full time for those teams. We look forward to educating our audience through our events and TV package about their great University and everything they offer,” stated Wayne Castleberry, Corporate Motorsports Sales and Marketing Director for Lucas Oil Motorsports.

About UNOH: Founded in 1920, the University of Northwestern Ohio is an entrepreneurial, not for-profit, university located in Lima, Ohio, situated on 200 acres. In 2020 UNOH celebrated its 100th anniversary of educating students from around the world. There are five colleges within the university: College of Applied Technologies, College of Business, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, and the Graduate College. The University is known worldwide as a leader in the Automotive, Diesel, and High-Performance industries. UNOH also offers world class degree programs in Business, Health, Marketing, Information Technology, Robotics, and many other fields of study. UNOH is a co-ed campus and has taught students from all 50 states and 69 countries, and currently has nearly 4,000 students enrolled from 50 states and 36 countries. At UNOH there is no out-of-state tuition. UNOH awards Master’s, Bachelor, Associate, and Diploma programs to more than 1,000 students each year at graduation. The University of Northwestern Ohio also offers a variety of athletics including Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Bowling, and Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Baseball, Women’s Softball, and six Co-Ed Motorsports teams. For more information, visit www.unoh.edu

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