The New Transportation Technology Center Opens in Tutterow’s Hometown
While Todd Tutterow was not able to attend Forsyth Technical Community College’s (FTCC) Grand Opening of the New Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Winston-Salem, NC due to scheduling conflict, his wife, Denise and crew, Brad Schimdt and Greg Vogler took their Pro Extreme 67 GT500 Mustang to put on display at the New TTC’s Grand Opening.
FTCC held the Grand Opening of the New TTC in Winston-Salem, NC on Jan. 17th where FTCC President Dr. Gary Green, Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines and Nascar Legend Richard Childress were on hand for the “Firing of the Engine”, which was much more exciting than a Ribbon Cutting.
The New TTC is a 139,000 sq. ft. facility and is one of its kind in the Southeast. TTC has much to offer such as: Richard Childress Race Car Technology, Automotive Systems, Heavy Equipment and Transport, Recreational Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Collision Repair and Refinishing, Motorcycle Maintenance and Programs.
Program Director of the Richard Childress Race Car Technology Program and Bowman Gray Modified Driver, Randy Butner said, “This Facility has been a long time in the making and we are very proud of what we have accomplished here.”. While Tutterow’s PX 67 GT500 Mustang drag car was on hand Butner decided to see what it would be like to sit behind a 4000hp, 3 second, 210 mph, machine but all he got was a cold seat and a little excited. Butner says,” Tutterow’s Mustang has gotten many of us here at TTC excited about finishing our Pontiac Trans Am drag car that the students have been working on for several semesters but we have a long way to go.”
Mike Phillips from Hank Thomas Performance says,” We look forward to helping Butner and students with the drag car as we have in the past with other program projects.” Hank Thomas Performance is also an Associate Sponsor on Todd Tutterow’s PX 67 GT500 Mustang.
Michael Heath, a graduate from FTCC, with a Associates Degree in Race Car Technology and is now employed by “ECR” attended the Open House of the New Transportation Technology Center when asked what he thought about the new facility compared to the old one he replied, “This is like the Taj Mahal.”.
For more information about the New Transportation Technology Center go to: www.forsythtech.edu
Todd Tutterow would also like to thank his sponsors: Red Line Oil, Ross Pistons, Hank Thomas Performance, Sunoco, Neal Chance Racing Converters, Goodson, Miller Welders, Cheerwine, Super Sauce, Reese Crushing, Goodridge, Weld Racing Wheels and Safety Solutions.