May 13, 2008 - University of Texas at Austin

RaceResponse.com, a new web site specializing in post event surveys and support for marathons, triathlons, cycling and other multi-discipline sporting events announces a new partnership with the UT Sport Development Lab at The University of Texas at Austin. RaceResponse.com will share macro level survey information with the University of Texas to further advance key research on youth athletes. The research will primarily focus on athletes competing in triathlons, duathlons, swimming, cycling and running events.

'We are excited about partnering with such a fine institution as the University of Texas and having the opportunity to support research for young athletes in their area of expertise', said Jim Hasty, Co-Founder of Raceresponse.com. 'The UT Sport Development Lab is delighted to work with Raceresponse.com, an exciting company providing race surveys and event collaboration. We look forward to leveraging their survey data to drive key research on youth athletes', said Dr. Brianna Smith, Postdoctoral Fellow in Sport Management in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education.

To learn more about this new and exciting partnership contact Jim Hasty at: jimhasty@raceresponse.com or Dr. Brianna Smith: brianna.smith@mail.utexas.edu.

About RaceResponse.com: Raceresponse.com is a new site owned and operated by The Vessel Group based in Atlanta, Georgia. Raceresponse.com currently provides web-based services to race directors such as post event surveys, economic impact studies and event pages which include event photos, links to results and advertising. Sample surveys are available for review at RaceResponse.com. Learn more at Raceresponse.com or contact jimhasty@raceresponse.com or MarcMelkerson@raceresponse.com.

About the UT Sport Development Lab: The UT Sport Development Lab conducts research on sport systems, sport organizations, sport participants, and other sport-related businesses to build optimal solutions for the recruitment, retention, and development of sport participants and personnel. The Lab has the capacity to design and implement research for clients in all sectors of the sport industry. Research can be conducted in the field, online, or in the lab itself via a range of media and technology-based data collection vehicles. For more information contact Dr. Chris Green at: bcgreen@mail.utexas.edu.