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Wheeler is the president and general manager of Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Interesting Fact: Wheeler was inducted into the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992. He compiled a 40-2 record in Golden Glove competition at the University of South Carolina.
From Race-Chasing Teenager To Bosch’s Program Manager
Born in Germany, Hustedt is the motorsports manager for the Robert Bosch Corporation. In the industry 38 years, Hustedt saw his first race in Vineland, N.J., in 1958.
Preparing For A Broadcast Is A Never-Ending Process
Ralph Sheheen is a race announcer at Speed from Mooresville, N.C. Hired out of college to work as a pit reporter, Sheheen has over 20 years experience in the field.
Motor Coach Driver Enjoys Perks, ‘A Pretty Good Life’
John Vignona is the motor coach driver for NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Jimmie Johnson. With 20 years in the industry, Vignona also drove motor coaches for Jerry Nadeau and Ken Schrader before getting a job driving for Johnson.
Racing Industry Provides Friendships & A Few Laughs
Saunders is Hoosier’s manager of contract sales. He is also the company’s product manager of its open-wheel asphalt line.
How Evolving Technology Has Changed Auto Racing
Part owner and Director of Engineering, Research and Development, Competition Cams, Inc., Scooter competed in the NHRA Super Stock class for many years.
Just How Does An Indiana Boy End Up In Stock-Car Land?
Stapp, a former sprint-car driver, is a fabricator for the No. 8 Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Stapp’s father, Steve, and grandfather, Babe, have both been inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.
Dirt-Track Racing Is Gaining Momentum As We Speak
Roger Slack is Director of Events at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
From Sludge To Management, Igdalsky Is Learning On The Job
A third-generation track operator, Igdalsky is director of special events at South Boston Speedway in Virginia. Igdalsky’s grandparents are Pocono Raceway owners Joe and Rose Mattioli.
It’s Time To Step Forward And Slow The Cars Down
Having worked in drag racing virtually his entire professional career, Earwood bought Rockingham (N.C.) Dragway in 1992 and has operated the facility ever since.
Wallen Has Documented Racing Through Videos And Books
Wallen’s films and books have gone a long way toward preserving much of auto racing’s history. Likes Film: To this day, Wallen still prefers film to video, maintaining video ruined the film business.
Statistics Do Not Lie: A.J. Foyt Enjoyed An Amazing Career
Brian Barnhart is the vice-president of competition for the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series, winning the Indy Racing League Achievement Award in 1999 and a pair of Indianapolis 500s while working as a mechanic with driver Al Unser Jr.
He May Be Retired, But Mario Still Has A Passion For Racing
Mario Andretti won the 1969 Indianapolis 500 and the 1967 Daytona 500, scoring 111 wins in 879 events between 1961 and 2000. Both AP and RACER magazine have named Andretti Driver of the Century.
Hall Of Famer Knows He Was Lucky To Get His Big Break
Shane Carson will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday. Today, Shane works in Industry Relations for DIRT MotorSports and still races sprint cars when his schedule will allow.