Both the Motorsports Engineering Degree and the Certificate utilize faculty from the IUPUI campus to teach courses. Engineering classes are taught by both Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology faculty. There are currently two dedicated faculty for the motorsports courses. Additional part-time faculty with a particular area of expertise come from various Indianapolis based motorsports firms.
Pete Hylton, Director
Phone: 317-274-7192
Office: ET 209G
E-mail: phylton@iupui.edu
Hylton has built and raced cars for 30 years, written four books and countless feature magazine articles on motorsports. He served on the Board of Directors of a major sanctioning body for 9 years. Three years ago he was presented the Woolf Barnato Award for contribution to the sport by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Hylton is continuously asked to be a presenter and speaker at high schools, colleges, and other venues.
Andy Borme, Lecturer
Phone:317-274-8708
Office: ET201
E-mail: aborme@iupui.edu
Andrew Borme was the chief engineer for Helio Castroneves in his two Indianapolis 500 wins, and has worked with drivers including Castroneves, Tomas Enge, Mario Haberfeld, Scott Goodyear and Scott Sharp. Borme is highly experienced in aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, mechanical systems design, race and test engineering and data analysis. He has most recently worked with the Toyota Formula One (F1) Team as the Senior Aerodynamic Track Support Engineer and then Group Leader where he effectively managed a highly technical engineering group with a focus on development.
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology has a long history of utilizing professionals from business and industry to teach courses that relate to their areas of specialization. Motorsports is no different. Individuals from the racing industry are utilized as guest speakers and also to teach classes.
Terri Talbert-Hatch
Assistant Dean for Student Services
Phone: 274-8703
Office: ET 101A
E-mail: ttalbert@iupui.edu
Talbert-Hatch is the Assistant Dean for Student Services for the School. She is the primary contact for prospective students. So if you have any questions or want to schedule a visit, contact her. She is also responsible for the Business of Motorsports Classes and the Motorsports Japan study abroad class. An avid race fan, Talbert-Hatch has attended countless other races across the continent.
Chuck Cornelison teaches the engines class. He owns and operates VDS racing engines and previously was one of the engine builders for Penske Racing and Group 44.
Tom Remedios, an engineer for Pi Research, the leading motorsports data acquisition firm in this country, teaches the Data Acquisition class.
