Sebring International Raceway Hires New Track President
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Wayne Estes was named President and General Manager of Sebring International Raceway.
“We are thrilled to have Wayne Estes take the helm at Sebring,” said Rick Humphrey, Vice President of International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Properties. “His extensive and varied industry experience makes him ideal to lead Sebring into the future.”
Estes joins Sebring after serving on the staff at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway for 17 years.
Estes replaces Tres Stephenson, who announced earlier in the year that next season’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh From Florida will his final race.
While at Bristol, Estes had many roles, ranging from Communications Director to Vice President of Events. He was previously a Public Relations Manager at Campbell & Co. (now known as Campbell Marketing & Communications), where he handled the Ford Motor Company’s motorsports accounts for NASCAR.
“I am honored to accept this position, especially at such a historic and iconic venue,” stated Estes. “Sebring’s legendary status in motorsports is something I cherish and will enthusiastically uphold. Together with Sebring’s experienced staff, I know we can continue to add many chapters to Sebring’s storied history.”
Sebring hosts the 64th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh From Florida, March 16-19, 2016. The race will be the second round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup.
“We are thrilled to have Wayne Estes take the helm at Sebring,” said Rick Humphrey, Vice President of International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Properties. “His extensive and varied industry experience makes him ideal to lead Sebring into the future.”
Estes joins Sebring after serving on the staff at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway for 17 years.
Estes replaces Tres Stephenson, who announced earlier in the year that next season’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh From Florida will his final race.
While at Bristol, Estes had many roles, ranging from Communications Director to Vice President of Events. He was previously a Public Relations Manager at Campbell & Co. (now known as Campbell Marketing & Communications), where he handled the Ford Motor Company’s motorsports accounts for NASCAR.
“I am honored to accept this position, especially at such a historic and iconic venue,” stated Estes. “Sebring’s legendary status in motorsports is something I cherish and will enthusiastically uphold. Together with Sebring’s experienced staff, I know we can continue to add many chapters to Sebring’s storied history.”
Sebring hosts the 64th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh From Florida, March 16-19, 2016. The race will be the second round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup.
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