By Bill Klingbeil
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 11, 2011) – National Transportation Consultants, Inc. (NTCI), a leader in transportation safety consulting, has joined Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) as the team’s official DOT consulting firm. As part of the associate partnership, the five-car TSR team will utilize NTCI’s services to maintain and continue to build on the team’s commitment to safe transportation as they travel the United States and Canada to compete at over 70 different race tracks.
“NTCI is extremely pleased to be partnering with TSR for the 2011 season. TSR’s commitment to establishing and maintaining a DOT safety and compliance program shows a strong commitment to safe driving,” said Joe Morrison, founder and CEO of NTCI. “NTCI looks forward to working with other World of Outlaw teams in developing the same type of DOT safety and compliance programs. TSR’s proactive approach to DOT safety and compliance makes TSR a leader in the world of safety.”
For the 2011 racing season, the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series entries of Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz, as well as the team’s USAC National Sprint and Silver Crown Series cars driven by Levi Jones and Bryan Clauson, will carry the NTCI logo. TSR’s DOT program has expanded in recent years with the team’s expansion, and the importance of safe transportation has become a top priority.
“NTCI offers a great program that helps Tony Stewart Racing keep our teams up to date on DOT safety and new compliance regulations,” said team owner, Tony Stewart. “We’re very proud to expand our partnership with NTCI this season, and we’re looking forward to maintaining our transportation program at the highest level.”
The Noblesville, Ind., based NTCI is no stranger to the sport of auto racing, as the company continues to build it’s reputation as one of the most reputable DOT safety consulting firms in the country. In addition to having worked with TSR as a consultant on the team’s DOT program since 2008, NTCI has also offered attendees and exhibitors of the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) in Indianapolis the opportunity to attend a DOT conference during the three-day motorsports trade show. NTCI has also worked with teams in the NHRA, IndyCar, Dirt Late Model, WKA and KRA Series.
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About National Transportation Consultants, Inc.
Based in Noblesville, Ind., National Transportation Consultants, Inc., (NTCI) has more than 300 years of combined experience in transportation safety and is a proud member of the National Safety Council, the American Society of Safety Engineers and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. NTCI designs and manages safety programs for an extended list of clients, ranging from small privately owned companies to large publicly owned companies. Our safety programs are highly respected and sought after by truckload carriers, flatbed carriers, hazardous material carriers, refrigerated carriers and motor coach operators. It is our unique approach to the design and management of safety and compliance programs that allows us to address specific needs. Our expertise and knowledge of transportation safety management allow us to be a leader in safety, compliance and regulatory needs. For more information, visit www.ntconsult.com.
About Tony Stewart Racing
Tony Stewart Racing is the World of Outlaws Sprint Series and USAC Racing Series teams owned by two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart. The team fields two entries in the World of Outlaws Sprint Series – the No. 11 Bass Pro Shops/J.D. Byrider/Chevrolet/Maxim for 20-time series champion Kinser and the No. 15 STP/Armor All/Chevrolet/J&J for four-time series champion Schatz. TSR also fields entries for five-time USAC champion Levi Jones and the 2010 USAC National Drivers Champion Clauson. Based in Brownsburg, Ind., TSR operates out of a 25,000-sqaure-foot facility. For more information, please visit us on the Web at www.TonyStewartRacing.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/The-Official-TSR-Fan-Page and on Twitter at @TonyStewart_rcg.