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RFK Racing Announces Appointment of Veteran Sports Executive Chip Bowers as Team President

by Mike

RFK Racing Chip Bowers, new presidentConcord, NC (September 18, 2025) – Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing today announced the appointment of veteran sports and entertainment executive Chip Bowers as Team President. With nearly three decades of leadership in business operations, sales and marketing with multiple professional sports teams in the NBA, WNBA and MLB, Bowers has a proven track record of success. The move continues RFK Racing organizational evolution as it focuses on long-term growth and expanded opportunities.

Bowers succeeds Steve Newmark, who stepped down from the position in August after more than a decade of dedicated leadership, and will officially begin his role on September 22nd.

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Trackhouse Racing Hires Longtime Industry Veteran Todd Meredith As President of Racing Operations

by Mike
Trackhouse Racing Hires Longtime Industry Veteran Todd Meredith As President of Racing Operations

Concord, North Carolina – Trackhouse Racing announced today it has hired longtime industry veteran Todd Meredith to serve as its President of Racing Operations.

Team owner and founder Justin Marks said Meredith began his duties on Monday, marking a strengthening of the team’s leadership.

The team’s existing competition leaders will remain in their roles and report to Meredith.

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‘It’s their choice’: Road America president discusses the possibility of NASCAR returning

by Mike
‘It’s their choice’: Road America president discusses the possibility of NASCAR returning

by Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

ELKHART LAKE – If NASCAR is returning to Wisconsin with a national race anytime soon, Road America’s president gave no indication that would happen at his track.

Mike Kertscher characterized his most recent contact with NASCAR officials as an exchange of pleasantries during the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race weekend in Florida in January.

“I mean, they know who we are,” Kertscher said May 1 during his annual, wide-ranging Q&A with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “They certainly understand what we’re capable of.

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Steve Phelps Named NASCAR’s First-Ever Commissioner; Steve O’Donnell Elevated to President

by Mike
Steve Phelps Named NASCAR’s First-Ever Commissioner; Steve O’Donnell Elevated to President

Moves Further Establish NASCAR’s Long-Term Leadership and Ensures Continuity in the Vision and Growth of a Global Sports Leader

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 31, 2025) — NASCAR today announced the appointment of Steve Phelps as Commissioner of NASCAR, the first to be named to this newly created role overseeing all aspects of America’s top motorsport, including the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) and all 15 NASCAR-owned or operated tracks. Additionally, Steve O’Donnell, long-time industry leader and current Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Phelps in the critical role of NASCAR President with day-to-day leadership of all three NASCAR National Series and all NASCAR commercial, media and track operations, as well as its four international series and multiple local and grassroots properties. Both roles are effective immediately and will be based in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Honda Racing Corporation Global President Koji Watanabe to Serve as Honorary Starter for 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona

by Mike
Honda Racing Corporation Global President Koji Watanabe to Serve as Honorary Starter for 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona

Acura Integra Type S Set to Pace Field for Season-opening IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race

Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2025) – The Acura Integra Type S will serve as the Official Safety Car throughout the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona. Additionally, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) Global President Koji Watanabe will wave the green flag as the race’s Honorary Starter.

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NASCAR Announces Craig Stimmel as Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer

by Mike
NASCAR Announces Craig Stimmel as Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 2, 2024) – NASCAR announced today that Craig Stimmel has been hired to lead all sales efforts for the sanctioning body as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Stimmel will oversee all sales aspects for NASCAR, including premier partner and official partner categories, race entitlements, track partnerships and media sales across owned channels such as Motor Racing Network (MRN) and NASCAR Digital Media. He will also work closely with NASCAR’s media partners, teams, and non-NASCAR tracks to cultivate commercial opportunities across the entire NASCAR ecosystem.

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Toyota’s David Wilson Retiring, Tyler Gibbs to be Appointed President

by Mike
Toyota’s David Wilson Retiring, Tyler Gibbs to be Appointed President

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced executive leadership changes as David Wilson, group vice president and president of TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development), will retire on December 16 after 35 years with the organization. General Manager Tyler Gibbs will succeed Wilson as president of TRD, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). (more…)

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New England Antique Racers Elects 1st Female President For 2023

by Lou Modestino
New England Antique Racers Elects 1st Female President For 2023

The New England Antique Racers (NEAR) held it’s annual membership meeting returning to the place just shy one week of 42 years ago where the very first public meeting was held at the Dante Club in West Springfield Ma. It felt good to “be home” with a strong attendance on hand despite mother nature trying to put a damper on the event. (more…)

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