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Formula E and FIA Reveal Calendar and New Race Format

Formula E and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have released the calendar for the 2018–2019 ABB FIA Formula E Championship, the electric street racing series and the world’s first fully electric international single-seater category in motorsport. Details on the new race format were also released. The season will include 13 races in 12 cities spanning four continents. […]

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NASCAR Announces Acquisition of ARCA

NASCAR has acquired the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), a Midwest-based sanctioning body for stock car auto racing, in a move that aims to strengthen a relationship dating back more than 60 years. ARCA founder John Marcum raced against NASCAR co-founder Bill France Sr. and worked as a NASCAR official. “Our NASCAR family has long had a special connection with our […]

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Mark Miles

Mark Miles

During his 15 years running the ATP men’s professional tennis tour, Mark Miles mastered the ins and outs of growing a series. That experience has come in handy in his role since December 2012 as CEO of Hulman & Company, which owns the Verizon IndyCar Series as well as Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The series, which features 16 races this year, is now in growth mode, looking to expand internationally and gain on the momentum of increased television viewership. In addition to leading the ATP from 1990 to 2005, Miles has an extensive sports background that includes running the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis as well as serving as president of the host committee for the city’s successful Super Bowl in 2012

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Joie Chitwood III

Joie Chitwood III

From the time he was 5 years old, Joie Chitwood III was a part of the family business—a traveling automotive stunt show that made his grandfather and father famous. But Chitwood eventually left the show to pursue a career in management. After overseeing the launch of the Chicagoland Speedway from 1999–2002, he joined the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, eventually becoming president and COO. In 2009, he joined International Speedway Corporation and took over as president at Daytona International Speedway in 2010. Now he is overseeing the Daytona Rising project, a massive $400 million redevelopment of the track’s grandstand that will redefine one of racing’s historic tracks

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