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Gary Putnam Named NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series Director

by Lou ModestinoNovember 11, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2025) – NASCAR announced today that Gary Putnam has been named the new Series Director for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, becoming the fifth person to hold the position in the Tour’s storied history. Putnam succeeds Jimmy Wilson, who has overseen the series since 2013. Earlier this year, Wilson accepted the role of Sr. Technical Director of NASCAR Regional.

Putnam joins an esteemed line of Series Directors that includes Jerry Cook (1985–1992), Ed Cox (1993–2007), Chad Little (2008–2012), and Jimmy Wilson (2013–2025). His appointment marks a new chapter for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour as it enters its 41st season in 2026.

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Jacob Stotz Named ARCA Menards Series Director

by MikeAugust 8, 2025

Temperance, MI (Aug. 8, 2025) – The ARCA Menards Series announced today that Jacob Stotz has been named as the ARCA Menards Series Director, effective immediately.

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Brad Lafontaine Joins New London Waterford Speedbowl as Race Director

by Lou ModestinoApril 18, 2025

The New London Waterford Speedbowl announces the appointment of Brad Lafontaine as Race Director for the 2025 season.

Brad, a New England Racing Hall of Frame member, built his first race car at the age of 16 and became a racer for ever.

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Bryon Callen Named White Mountain Motorsports Park Race Director

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 10, 2025

N. Woodstock, NH — Starting off the New Year, White Mountain Motorsports Park officials are excited to introduce a new member of the full-time staff for the 2025 season. Bryon Callen, longtime veteran of Northeast short track racing, has been hired on as Race Director for the upcoming season at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track! (more…)

The National Corvette Museum Welcomes Amy Hardin as New Director of Development

by MikeOctober 16, 2024

BOWLING GREEN, KY, October 16, 2024 – The National Corvette Museum is proud to announce the appointment of Amy Hardin as the Museum’s new Director of Development. In this critical role, which bridges the Museum’s mission with its many philanthropic initiatives, Amy’s responsibilities include developing, establishing, and carrying out effective multi-year fundraising programs to support the ongoing programs, projects, and activities of the National Corvette Museum.

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Jacob Canter Named Director of Competition at Legacy Motor Club

by MikeAugust 10, 2024

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today that Jacob Canter will serve as Director of Competition. Canter joins the CLUB with more than two decades of engineering experience with a focus in the motorsports industry.

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Dakar Rally: Interview With David Castera, Dakar Rally Director

by MikeJanuary 3, 2024

David Castera is the current Race Director for the Dakar Rally.

Born in France, he always had a passion for Enduro and Rally Raids, having been crowned National Enduro Champion in France in 1992 and Junior World Champion by Enduro Teams in 1, 993. He competed five times in the Paris-Dakar, securing third place in 1997.

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Kip Childress Joins CARS Tour as Executive Director

by MikeJuly 3, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 3, 2023) – The Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour announced today the hiring of motorsports industry veteran Kip Childress as the series’ executive director. In this role the well-known Childress will work alongside CARS Tour Series Director Jack McNelly in overseeing operations and track events, beginning this week. (more…)

McLaren Applied Announces Richard Saxby As New Motorsport Director

by MikeJanuary 4, 2023

Woking, 4 January 2022 – McLaren Applied has announced current Head of Motorsport Accounts, Richard Saxby, as its new Motorsport Director. A motorsport veteran with over 20 years’ experience in Formula One, the move will see Saxby expand on the significant contribution he has made to the company since his arrival in 2021.

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Kistner Joins Lime Rock Park As Director of Sales & Marketing

by Lou ModestinoDecember 6, 2022

LAKEVILLE, CT (6 December 2022)- Building on the momentum of a record-breaking 2022 season, Lime Rock Park announced today that Jamie Kistner has joined the track as Director of Sales and Marketing for the iconic Connecticut circuit. (more…)