Meyer Shank Racing announced on Monday that they have entered into a unique partnership with St Thomas University in Miami with a special livery for Marcus Armstrong in the No.66 STU Honda for the Milwaukee Mile in August.
STU’s Culinary students will work to create a race-specific sports drink, designed with the flavors of tropical Miami in mind. Three flavors will be created, packed with performance nutrition. The inspiration will be the drivers themselves during a race.
At the end of April, MSR leadership will host a symposium at St. Thomas University which will put an emphasis on Sports Administration, Communications, and Marketing. Students will participate in an interactive assignment, working together to identify and rationalize the best sponsor for a race team.
Meyer Shank Racing co-owner Mike Shank says:
This opportunity to align with St. Thomas University is truly something that I have not seen before. “There are so many areas of motorsports that people can work in and it’s really great that St. Thomas University is opening its doors for us to show students what all racing is about. We’re very excited for this partnership.”
St. Thomas University President, David A. Armstrong, J.D commented saying:
STU is moving to the top of the field at blinding speed, just like a Meyer Shank Racing Indy car. “The MSR team understands the important of academics, and beyond the livery on the beautiful STU car, they are giving our students the opportunity to learn from the best. We are grateful for the opportunity to show the world what our students can do.”