NAPA Auto Parts has today revealed a unique and inspiring new initiative for future racing stars and grassroots motorsport competitors.
NAPA Auto Parts has a formidable pedigree in global motorsport, with its sponsorship of Alexander Rossi in the IndyCar Series and Chase Elliot in the NASCAR Cup. Locally, the brand supports Walkinshaw Andretti United and is leveraging this global and local knowledge to provide the grassroots motorsport community with access to the best ‘know how’ available.
The NAPA Know How Motorsport Academy is an online portal designed to offer tuition, tools, resources and monthly prizes to any motorsport entrant that is striving to be the best they can be – on and off the track.
Led by Walkinshaw Andretti United Supercars driver Bryce Fullwood as the mentor for the programme, the NAPA Know How Motorsport Academy is free to all racers aged 13 and up.
The criteria for drivers looking to join the academy is simple. They must have a strong desire to succeed in the sport, whether they are a teenaged karter with eyes on racing in Formula 1 or the Repco Supercars Championship, or they could be a national or state-based circuit racer, rally, speedway or drag racing driver or team owner who takes their motorsport seriously and is looking for an edge over their rivals.
The Academy will offer insights into the world of driving, race craft and analysis, plus detailed information on health and nutrition, commercial and sponsorship, plus the media from experts in the field not normally available to aspiring drivers.
There are also some great prizes on offer to help drivers on their way and one lucky academy member will win an all-expenses paid trip to New Zealand’s Supercars event at Pukekohe in November, where they will be spend a day immersed with the Walkinshaw Andretti Supercars team with unrivalled access to the team during the event including walking the track with the team, listening into race debriefs and some ‘money-can’t buy’ race day privileges.
Bryce Fullwood Walkinshaw Andretti United driver says, “The NAPA Know How Motorsport Academy is an awesome initiative and one that I’m really proud to be a mentor for.”
“Motorsport can be a really tricky game to succeed in, and the aim of the academy is help drivers and teams navigate their way through some of the hazards and get the most of their careers.
“For those who gain access to the portal, they’ll find information from me about race day preparation, goal setting and your support network. There’s also plenty more about sponsorship, media and heath and nutrition – all play an important role in creating a strong, long-lasting career in the sport.
“NAPA is famous for its incredible motorsport commitment here and overseas, in particular in the IndyCar series with Alexander Rossi and NASCAR with Chase Elliot.
“Locally our partnership with Walkinshaw Andretti United has really opened the door to provide this exclusive access to the best in the business for all grassroots competitors.”
