NASCAR professional Frank Kelleher has been named president of Daytona worldwide Speedway, succeeding Chip Wile, who will be promoted to an broadened function of senior vice president, chief track properties policeman overseeing 13 NASCAR-owned tracks.
Kelleher previously served as NASCAR senior vice president as well as chief sales policeman where he oversaw a team accountable for company technique as well as income generation. He likewise played a essential function in media as well as partnership ales for NASCAR as well as its tracks. He will ended up being the ninth president in the historic track’s history.
“For almost two decades, Frank has demonstrated the capability to foster meaningful connections as well as lead crucial areas of our business,” stated Lesa France Kennedy, NASCAR’s executive vice chairperson. “He is a devoted member of the higher Daytona beach community, a true team-builder, as well as many importantly, he has a deep-rooted enthusiasm for motorsports as well as promoting the fan experience. We are extremely thrilled to have Frank leading Daytona worldwide Speedway.”
“I am extremely honored to handle this historic function as well as represent the most renowned motorsports location in the world,” stated Kelleher. “Our race fans are what makes working in motorsports so special as well as I’m thrilled to work with the remarkable team at Daytona worldwide Speedway to continue to provide a best-in-class racing experience for our fans locally, nationally as well as around the globe.”
During his tenure as president of DIS, Wile oversaw promotion as well as operation of the track, including a huge remodelling as well as a push Camiseta Bayern Munich to bring in new events to the venue. prior to Daytona, Wile was president Camiseta Club Tijuana of Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.
“Chip has played a remarkable function Camiseta Stade Rennais FC in guiding the success of two of our flagship racetracks in Daytona worldwide Speedway as well as Darlington Raceway,” stated NASCAR president Steve Phelps. “Always wanting to provide for our amazing fans, Chip’s constant wish to enhance as well as drive development will serve our sport well in this new as well as essential leadership role.”
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