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From Purdue to the Indy 500: How Alex Turner Landed His Dream Job at Dallara

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Alex Turner, Purdue alum and design engineer at Dallara. 


Alex is a 2022 graduate of Purdue’s motorsports engineering program and has used his skills and experience to earn his dream job at Dallara’s U.S. headquarters in Indianapolis, just steps away from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — home of the Indy 500. 


In this episode you will: 

  • Learn about the motorsports engineering program at Purdue University in Indianapolis and the opportunities available to students through the new Dallara partnership
  • Hear how his passion for IndyCar racing led him to the motorsports engineering program at Purdue University in Indianapolis 
  • Discover how Alex’s journey as a student in Indianapolis and his industry internships helped him land his current role at Dallara 
  • Listen to exclusive stories from the IndyCar engineer, including his family ties to the Indy 500 and his favorite race-day memories of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” 
  • Find out about the innovation and collaboration that goes into being a Dallara design engineer, including what a typical day in his life looks like 
  • Learn about Dallara’s rich history with IndyCar as the exclusive chassis provider for every car on the grid since 2008 

    • You don’t want to miss this special episode that takes you behind the scenes of the world’s fastest racing.  

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