Lanier Tech motorsports students get hands-on experience at Road Atlanta

Lanier Technical College’s Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MVT) Program was well represented at the recent Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. The program offers certificates, diplomas, and degrees in the career field of Motorsports and acquire both classroom and in-field experience during their tenure at Lanier Tech. These academic options range from a few months to a full two-year associate’s degree.

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

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