NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Names 2023 Class

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR announced today its 22nd NASCAR Diversity Internship Program class welcoming undergraduate and graduate students to NASCAR.

The class of 37 students completed orientation during the Coca-Cola 600 race weekend in Charlotte. Many in the group had the opportunity to experience their first NASCAR race, visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Hendrick Motorsports and the Motor Racing Network facilities.

The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program is a 10-week program that offers hands-on experience across various roles in the motorsports industry. NDIP provides practical, unique, hands-on experience in a variety of fields vital to the sport and business operations. Throughout the summer interns will receive mentorship, network with industry leaders and engage in a case study competition.

“This year we’re welcoming another exceptional class of college students eager to learn about our sport,” said Brandon Thompson, NASCAR’s Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion. “As a graduate of NDIP, I know firsthand how crucial it is for students to have exposure to professional sports opportunities. We’re excited to welcome this year’s class and look forward to seeing them grow this summer.”

The industry’s longest-running diversity initiative, NDIP has played an important role in NASCAR as the sport celebrates its 75th year. Launched in 2000, the highly competitive career development program has introduced over 500 college students to the NASCAR industry, and has grown to include several industry partners, providing a variety of career exposure opportunities.

2023 partners include Rev Racing, World Wide Express, 23XI Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, Sonoma Raceway, Team Penske, Hendrick Motorsports and Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing.

NDIP is open to college students who are sophomores or above with a minimum 3.0 GPA representing the following races/ethnic minority classifications: Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Latino or Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

The 2023 NASCAR Diversity Internship Class includes:

Intern	Department	School

Abhishek Cherukara	NASCAR Aerodynamics	Cranfield University

Alexandria Samuel	Sonoma Raceway	Columbia University

Angelina Davila	NASCAR Communications	DePaul University

Aniya Misher	Joe Gibbs Racing	North Carolina A&T State University

Ava Hartsell	Hendrick Motorsports	Virginia Tech

Brisia Briones	NASCAR Sourcing and Procurement	University of Houston

Chandler Love	NASCAR Human Resource	University of Miami

Daniel Zakhary	NASCAR Public & Govt. Affairs	University of Florida

Darren Henderson	NASCAR Multicultural & Youth Marketing	Temple University

DeNashia Robinson	NASCAR Legal	Howard University School of Law

Didier Attipou	NASCAR Corporate Accounting	Morehouse College

D’Vante Siler	NASCAR Sales Academy	Fort Valley State University

Elijah Patterson	NASCAR Marketing Services	Johnson C. Smith University

Elizabeth Yaboni	NASCAR Social Responsibility	Columbia University

Ester Ferreira	NASCAR International	Nova Southeastern University

Gift Pendleton	Chicago Street Race	University of Central Florida

Haley King	Worldwide Express	Prairie View A&M University

India Martin	NASCAR Consumer Strategy	Oglethorpe University

Jayden Carrillo	NASCAR Brand Marketing	University of South Carolina

Juliana Ashrifeh	NASCAR Social Media	Wayne State University

Juliet Campbell	NASCAR Productions	The Ohio State University

Lauren Allsbrook	23XI Racing	University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Lauryn Carlton	NASCAR Partnership Marketing	Elon University

Leticia De Freitas	Rev Racing	Savannah College of Art & Design

Maya Ellison	Motor Racing Network	Florida A&M University

Meg Cabras	NASCAR Licensing & Consumer	Florida State University Products

Miranda Romero	The NASCAR Foundation	New Mexico State University

Nicolas Caldwell	NASCAR National Sales	West Virginia University

Niraj Panthi	NASCAR Media and Event Technology	Wingate University

Oscar Casasola	NASCAR Gaming and Esports	University of Maryland

Phalgunmihir Eyunni	Hendrick Motorsports	Florida State University

Phillip Hall	NASCAR Weekly Racing Operations	St. John’s University

Salaah Khan	NASCAR Sports Betting	The George Washington University

Sidney Brown	Team Penske	Bethune-Cookman University

Syeda Ghazal Qadri	NASCAR Research and Insights	Boston University

Tyra Blue	NASCAR Diversity & Inclusion	Briar Cliff University

Victor Jackson	Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing	Florida State College at Jacksonville