10 students from four states complete first cohort
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MTS US, an Italian-based motorsport training school that opened in Indianapolis in May, graduated its first U.S. class last Sunday, June 29. Ten students – from Indiana, North Carolina, New York, and Wisconsin –received diplomas during a ceremony held at the MTS Training Center at 4007 Guion Lane, Indianapolis.
MTS US offers hands-on training for aspiring race mechanics and data engineers. Founded by professional driver and racing team manager Eugenia Capanna, MTS is internationally recognized for preparing students for careers with teams in F1, MotoGP, IndyCar, and other top racing series.
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“Since opening our doors in Indianapolis, we’ve dreamed of this moment: seeing our very first group of students cross the finish line,” Capanna said. “Their hard work, resilience, and commitment have set the standard for every class that will follow. They are not just graduates – they are the foundation of our legacy in the Racing Capital of the World.”
Ryley Lynch, 21, graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School. He has been working as a mobile technician at a local car dealership. He’ll start a new job this week with Graham Rahal Performance where he’ll get to work on high-performance vehicles like Porsche and Lamborghini, applying a wide range of mechanical, fabrication, and design skills.
“I’ve always loved motorsports, but it seemed like a hard industry to break into,” Lynch said. “MTS gave me the only real opportunity I’ve seen to do it. The people I got to learn from – some of them I never imagined I’d even meet in my lifetime, let alone work with side by side.”
One of those instructors was Brad Kettler, a mechanic, crew chief, race engineer, and technical director for several Le Mans-winning teams.
“He has the kind of spark and drive I recognize in myself,” Lynch added.
Over the past several months Kettler, and other industry pros like him, helped students gained real-world experience working on live race cars in both shop and track settings. Just last week, they completed a full-dress rehearsal at Putnam Park Road Course in Whitestown, practicing pit stops, setup procedures, and receiving feedback from professional drivers.
As MTS builds its footprint in the U.S., Capanna says momentum is growing.
“Our graduates represent the future of motorsports – highly trained, technically skilled, and ready to contribute,” Capanna said. “We’re proud to be a resource for teams and the racing community.”
Applications are open for the next cohort, which begins Aug. 22. MTS expects to enroll 15 to 30 students in the mechanical program and five to 10 in the data engineering track.
For more information or to apply, visit mtschool.it/usa-students.
About MTS School
Founded by Eugenia Capanna, MTS School is an Italian-based institution dedicated to preparing mechanics and engineers for the global motorsport industry. With a proven 80 percent placement rate, MTS combines technical training and real-world experience to develop the next generation of motorsport professionals.