JU Students Experience Trackside Access at Rolex 24

Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, reported a successful weekend at the Rolex 24. Students and alumni attended the event, with engineering students benefiting from a special opportunity provided by alumnus Tiger Tari ’00. Tiger Tari provided access to his Highbanks Suite at the track. Tiger Tari and Mac McGehee also served as mentors during the event.

Students toured the garages and pit lanes, walked the grid, and experienced a trackside view at Daytona International Speedway. The event offered significant exposure to the inner workings of the race environment for the engineering students.

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