Topic: A NASCAR R&D executive who will outline the NASCAR approval process for drivers moving up from anything and everything from the K & N Series, to the NASCAR Camping World Truck, Nationwide and ultimately the Sprint Cup Series.
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Joey Mancari
NASCAR Research and Development
Mancari joined NASCAR in 2003 and has served as race director for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, as well as Series Director for the former NASCAR Elite Division, Southwest Series.
Along with Brett Bodine, Mancari is part of the NASCAR Resume team which ultimately approves drivers to be able to race at the more advanced tracks. He will be speaking about how the NASCAR Resume process works and will give valuable inside information for drivers about the path best taken to advance if looking for a career in NASCAR.
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Topic: A former crew chief for the late Davey Allison and Dale Earnhardt, now a racing commentator for FOX and SPEED who will talk from a media perspective, but a “racing Dad” currently supporting his son who is working his way up through the ranks. He will speak on both topics and share his invaluable experience and advice. |
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Larry McReynolds
Former NASCAR Crew Chief, TV Broadcaster, and Racing Parent
McReynolds was born in Birmingham, Alabama. His NASCAR career began in 1975. He worked his way up the ladder and took his first crew chief job in 1985. His first win as a crew chief was in 1988 at Watkins Glen with Ricky Rudd as the driver.
McReynolds was the winning crew chief for the 1992 Daytona 500, with driver Davey Allison, in the 28 Robert Yates Racing Ford Thunderbird. He joined Richard Childress Racing in 1996, and helped NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt win the 1998 Daytona 500.
At the end of the 2000 season, Larry made the hard decision to leave the Richard Childress owned #31 Lowe's Chevrolet and ventured into the Fox Sports broadcast booth with Mike Joy and three time Winston Cup champion Darrell Waltrip.
He is a roving reporter for the six Sprint Cup races on TNT during the 2007-11 Sprint Cup seasons.
He also father to NASCAR K&N Driver, Brandon McReynolds
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Topic: Will tell his story about how he has continually secured his own sponsorships over the years to advance his career up- to-and-including racing the in Indianapolis 500. Bell will offer advice and share tactics on how drivers can develop and secure sponsorships.
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Townsend Bell
INDY Car Driver and Coach. Self marketed and managed a successful career. Qualified 4th for the 2011 INDY 500
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Topic: Will talk about how drivers have effectively used cause marketing to further their careers and provide a roadmap for attendees to follow suit.
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Todd Stewart
Co-Founder of Racing 2 Cure
Graduated from Arizona State University in 1995 Majored in International Business.
Owned and operated an electronics manufacturing / importing company for 15 years.
Co-Founder of Racing 2 Cure (non-profit, public charity) and four time driver / finisher of the Baja 1000 off road race.
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Topic: How to use and integrate web sites,
email and social media to increase exposure,
build a fan base and become more valuable
to
sponsors – 2012 motorsports marketing
and public relations “musts' for up and coming race drivers. |
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Annamarie Malfitana-Strawhand
Summit Co-Host
Owner/President; Drive-In Webdesign and Marketing, LLC. and Motorsports Consultant Services. Co-Founder of RACE 101. Has over 25 years experience in motorsports marketing, sponsorship, PR, web development and driver/ team management. Professional consulting on all business and driver development levels of racing, from short track to NASCAR.
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Topic: Will touch upon different topics and
offer tips,
advice and important information
and lessons that she has experienced
as a representative for a top NASCAR
driver and sponsor throughout the Summit. |
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Kymberly Brantigan
Summit Host
President of Performance PR Plus, the agency most
widely known for handling DuPont Motorsports marketing activation program and Jeff Gordon's public relations for
the last 20 years.
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