Patrick & Henry Community College’s (P&HCC) Racing College of Virginia is poised to take on Martinsville Speedway in the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 this weekend with driver Jimmy Mullins. In his second season with the Racing College team, Mullins has shared his expertise from decades of racing experience.
“We’ve learned a lot over the last year, and we’ve built a car for this weekend’s race with that knowledge,” Mullins said, adding, “We’re excited to show what we’ve got.”
Mullins and the Racing College team have been preparing for this weekend’s race in the shop and testing at South Boston Speedway.
“Our students have been part of every stage of preparation for the race. They’re ready to put their work to the ultimate test,” said Racing College instructor Talmage Thomas.
P&HCC is the only racing program in Virginia and one of few nationally that offers two career studies certificates that equate to an associate’s degree. Following their work at Martinsville this weekend, students will be visiting local car shows with their race car and hosting an Open House for the community to visit their race shop on October 22.
For more information about P&HCC’s Racing College of Virginia, visit www.racingcollege.com.In the photo: (L to R) Mullins, Christian Beltran, Kasen Pinnix, Noah Hunter, Tyler Rose, Cameron Hairston, Isaiah Watkins, Luke Dalton, Diamond Scott, Tyler Stowe-Holt, Randal Manley, Jessie Delcid, Trey Brim, Josue Caro, Alex Clark, Saul Valle-Villa, Jack Blaylock, and Parker Seidle prepare to put the finishing touches on their car for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300.