NASCAR Hall of Famer joins Carvana in donation to Indianapolis tech school
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Carvana’s new initiative to support automotive education has some fast company.
In conjunction with this weekend’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the online used-car retailer has joined with seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson in a project to donate equipment and funds to Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis.
Carvana Racing has partnered with Johnson, who was inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame this year, since 2021.
“An automotive education is a powerful launching pad to a fun and rewarding career,” Carvana co-founder and chief brand officer Ryan Keeton said in a news release. “Carvana has always invested in developing the next generation of automotive professionals through internal training programs, and with this collaboration we’re excited to extend our support to local technical school students at the outset of their careers.”
Students from Arsenal Tech’s automotive program will meet Johnson at the upcoming race and watch from a luxury suite. During the event, Carvana and Johnson will present the school with a donation to fund a new vehicle lift, tools and other supplies.
Carvana will also donate a project vehicle from its wholesale inventory for the students to repair as a submission for a World of Wheels show next year.
“Carvana’s generous donation of a new lift and project car to our automotive services program at Arsenal Technical High School is a wonderful addition that will significantly enhance our students’ hands-on learning experience,” Indianapolis Public Schools career and technical education pathway director Jennifer Berry said.
“This contribution will not only provide our students with state-of-the-art tools and resources but also inspire them to pursue successful careers in the automotive industry.”